Ella's Birthday Invitation.

Here is my future stamper hard at work. Ella helped me with her invitations - she peeled off the red part of the Sticky Tape and folded the cards together.

Here is the finished product. I made pocket cards and used the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set and the retired Hugs & Wishes stamp set. Also used the retired Sweet Always DSP (love that paper!!!).

I am back.

Hello! Wow, it's been a very long time since I have posted! Sorry about that. Going back to work full time, putting the kids into daycare, dealing with the kids' earaches.....it's been busy! And then of course summer....not much time for stamping! lol. Hope you all had a great summer! Lots of new, fun things with Stampin' Up' and their new catalogue and now the Holiday Mini catalogue that just started. Gets you in the mood for the holidays! I'll be having some Christmas classes soon so stay posted.

Ella and I are just in the process of making her 3rd birthday card invitations. I will post those when they are done. Here's a card that I just made. I made a similar one for a co-worker at work and she just loved it. I used the Big Shot Top Note die along with the textured plates. If you have the textured plates, spray the cardstock with rubbing alcohol first and the images really stand out. I have read that people use water, but really, use rubbing alcohol. Just spray the cardstock first and then run it through the Big Shot. Works like a charm. And can you believe it, no ribbon on the card. Hahaha.

scrapbook promotion.

This month is National Scrapbook month and Stampin' Up! is celebrating by having three great offers!

1. Buy three packs of Designer Series paper - including Speciality Designer Series paper or 12x12 textured cardstock and get one FREE! You can mix and match your papers!
2. Become a demonstrator for only $99 with the limited-time, scrapbooking Starter Kit!
3. Buy the new Jumble Alphabet stamp set - a sneak peak from the upcoming 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue - at 20% off!! Click here to see what the Jumble Alphabet stamp set looks like!

Click here to download the flyer! Offers are good until May 31st, so contact me today to place an order or you can order directly online by clicking here!!

to have and to hold.

Going to a wedding this weekend and of course, had to make a wedding card. I just got the stamp set 'To Have and To Hold' so that I could make some wedding cards as they are always good to have in your stash! I don't know what 'colour' the wedding is, so I used something classic - Basic Grey, Whisper White and Basic Black. The DSP is the Basic Grey out of the Hostess 6x6 paper sampler. I am loving the Basic Grey Designer paper and I wish I could buy a whole pack of it!!! I love the simple look of silver embossing. I used silver embossing for the bride and groom as well as the saying. I just cut the saying out and attached with dimensionals. I used the new Whisper White organza ribbon - it is so pretty. I used some vellum over the Basic Grey DSP and attached with some silver brads - I like using vellum, silver embossing and white ribbon for wedding cards. And of course, had to add in some tearing!!

button and brad ideas.

Do you have lots of buttons and brads and need a new idea on what to do with them? Try mixing and matching them and attaching them to one another! So many fun possibilities!!!

my swaps

I wanted to post these before I left for Seattle, but time ran away on me so I didn't get a chance to! These are the two cards that I swapped at the Stampin' Up! convention. I made a total of 46 cards and got 46 back. The convention was fun - Shelli Gardener (she's the cofounder of SU) was there and we even got our picture taken with her (will post that when I get it). There were probably about 1000 people there. We got a free stamp set and it was 'Best Wishes and More' on page 55 of the IBC. We made 5 different make and takes with this stamp set as well as with the Soft Summer stamp set. I will post pictures once I upload them to the computer.

Have you thought about becoming a demonstrator? They have offered the demonstrators that went to this convention, a special promotion for new people who sign up. If you sign up between April 17th and May 4th, you will receive $60 off of the Starter Kit. This isn't a published promotion - it's only offered through me as I went to this convention!! So, if you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact me at sunflowerz@shaw.ca! (Please note that this does not apply to signing up online).

did I tell you that I like this set??

I made another card using the 'A Good Egg' stamp set (love the name). Saw this sample here and had to case the card. I'm loving the Parisian Breeze DSP. So many ideas to make with it. It's also thicker and more sturdier than the regular DSP.

Well, hope you all have a Happy Easter!

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Parisian Breeze DSP

Stamp Set: A Good Egg

Ink: Basic Black, Going Gray (shading), Baja Breeze

Accessories: So Saffron Watercolour crayon, Blender pen, Pumpkin Pie marker, Baja Breeze striped ribbon, dimensionals

happy easter!

I have found my mojo....I have been working on doing my card swaps for the upcoming convention that I am going to. Starting with 24 cards....I will post my card next week for you all to see!! In the meantime, here is an Easter card for you. I really like this stamp set - it's too cute! I saw this sample and just had to case it.

Cardstock: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, SAB DSP
Stamp Set: A Good Egg
Ink: Basic Black, Basic Grey (shading), Pumpkin Pie marker
Accessories: So Saffron Watercolor crayon, blender pen, SAB Ribbon bundle, Scallop Edge punch

occasions mini catalogue

The Occasions Mini Catalogue has started! Click on the icon on the right to be taken directly to the mini catalogue. Visit my website at http://www.carriebooth.stampinup.net/ to place your order or you can email me directly. And for the month of April, if you spend $50 from the Occasions Mini catalogue or host a workshop totalling $200 or more, you'll get one item from the "Under $12" page (page 208) in the Spring-Summer 2009 IB&C - FREE!

How's my mojo, you ask? Well, it's slowly coming back. I am working on the tote that I had previously mentioned, so that is coming along. I am off to a Stampin' Up! convention on April 18th in Seattle, and there are swaps that you can do. What you do, is make as many cards as you want (ex. 20 of one card, 20 of another or you could do 40 of just one). I am going to shoot for 50. So, you take your cards and you just swap them with other people who have made cards. You would then have 50 card examples! Make sense? So, I am shooting for 50, but that might be a little much. Last time I went, I only did 20, so we will see. I only have two weeks to get these cards done so I better find my mojo soon! As soon as I figure out what I am doing, I will post it for you!!

where have I been?

I've lost my mojo. Hahaha. Ever since I got back from Mexico, I just haven't been able to get into the swing of things. I haven't made a THING! I'm hoping that when our order comes in on Wednesday, it will kickstart my mojo!! I ordered the Thoughts & Prayers set as I  just love that tree. So, I am sure I will do something with that. I have also found that I am tired by the end of the day as Kaden is now crawling up a storm and keeps me busy and of course keeping up with Ella. You would think that being on mat leave, I would have some time to do some stamping! NOT!!!

Anyways, just wanted to say that I am still here....I am going to also make this tote found here once I get my order in. I am hoping to do it as a class, but I am not sure how long it is going to take. But I will keep you posted!!

Do you have anything you would like to share with me? Send it to me and I will post it on my blog!! I would love to see what you have been making!!

three easy payments option for the starter kit

Stampin' Up! has announced a new way to become a demonstrator: The 3 Easy Payments option for the Starter Kit. This limited time offer allows you to make a partial initial payment and still receive the Starter Kit right away. Read about the starter kit here.

Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit price (March 13-31, 2009)

• Payment #1 (charged when you order) - $69.68 (+ sales tax)
• Payment #2 (charged around April 15) - $69.66
• Payment #3 (charged around May 15) - $69.66
• Total payment - $209.99

If you sign up during Sale-A-Bration, you will get a FREE stamp set from the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalogue - up to a $56.95 value!

Regular Installment Option (April 1-30, 2009)

• Payment #1 (charged when you order) - $83.00 (+ sales tax)
• Payment #2 (around May 15) - $83.00
• Payment #3 (around June 15) - $83.00
• Total payment - $249.00

Sign up is easy!

• Start by printing the order form and customize your Starter Kit
• Fill out the 3 Easy Payment form
• Contact me - paperwork must be mailed to Stampin' Up!. You cannot join online if you want to take care of the payment plan.
• If you sign up, you will also receive a fabulous gift from me!

It's the perfect time to sign up to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! Contact me if you have any questions!

ola!

I haven't posted in awhile as I was in Mexico last week for my sister's wedding and just got back at 4:30am Monday morning! It's taken me a few days to get back into the swing of things. There are a few things to mention. SU is now going back to one annual catalogue and that will take place as of July 2009. They will bring out another mini catalogue (3 a year instead of 2) and each mini catalogue will have new hostess sets in them. So, this changes things with regards to our monthly club. Click here to view new details regarding our monthly club.

The new Occasions mini catalogue will be starting on April 1st, but there is a customer sneak peak and you can pre-order certain items during the month of March. Click here to see the sneak peak! If you would like to order an item, please let me know by the 15th of this month as I will be putting in an order at that time.

cheep talk

Finally got my stamp set in! I was able to make a few cards over the weekend. Kind of used the same look, but changed things up a little bit. The Stamp-A-Ma-Jig came in handy making this card. Want to know a little trick? Maybe you already know this! As you know, the In Colors don't come in the markers, which is kind of a bummer. So, I stamped the bird in my Pacific Point stamp pad and then sprayed some of Stampin' Mist on a q-tip and brushed the q-tip on the stamp where the beak and legs were. Then I used my Summer Sun marker and coloured the legs and beak and voila! I have a Pacific Point bird with Summer Sun legs!

Ingredients:

Stamp sets: Cheep Talk

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Summer Sun, Old Olive

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Pacific Point, Good Morning Sunshing DSP, Whisper White

Accessories:

card 1 -  Clips Assortment, Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon

card 2 - Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

both -  dimensionals, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

workshop dates have been changed

I have to postpone our workshop for the 20th. It is now rescheduled for March 13th and the milk carton class will be switched to March 27th. Please let me know if you can still make it and if you can now make it, please let me know! Thanks so much...

Heartfelt Thanks

Had to make another sympathy card. I really do have to get a sympathy stamp set as I am really not a big fan of Heartfelt Thanks. Anyways, I cased a card on page 81of the IB&C. For a different way to cut your cardstock for cards, try cutting your 8 1/2 x 11" cardstock lengthwise in half at the 4 1/4" mark (the long way) instead of in half at the 5 1/2" mark.

I used the same ingredients as the last Heartfelt Thanks card.

stampin' up! website

My website is up and running again. Click here to check it out!!

bummed.

Totally bummed. As you know, I got our order in a few days ago but the one thing was missing was the one set that I was looking forward to! The Cheep Talk stamp set. I know, I know - this is a set that you either like or dislike, but I am totally loving the birds in this new catalogue. And my new favourite colour scheme is Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss and Summer Sun as listed on page 10 of the new catalogue. Not too fussy on the Pumpkin Pie or Red Rose at this point. Anyways, I called Stampin' Up! and they are shipping out my missed set. So, once I get it, I will make some cards to share!

Don't forget to let me know if you can come to the Cupcake Workshop on the 20th - I have a few spots left. And as well, please let me know if you are in for the next club which will start in April!!

I do have one card to share. I had to make a sympathy card the other day and I realized that I don't have ANY sympathy stamp sets. Hmmmm....so, I dug out the Heartfelt Thanks stamp set as I felt that the flowers in that set were appropriate. Came across this colour scheme (So Saffron and Old Olive) and I thought I would give that a try. TOTALLY out of my element as you all know that somewhere on my cards, you can usually find Chocolate Chip. Hahaha. But I am quite pleased at how this turned out.

Ingredients:

Stamp set: Heartfelt Thanks

Ink: So Saffron, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, More Mustard

Paper: So Saffron DSP from retired 6x6 paper sampler, So Saffron, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brads, Ticket Corner Punch

Happy weekend, everybody!!

milk carton class

I'm adding another workshop for March because I want to show you how to make these cute little milk carton boxes with the container!! And I want to share my 'dew drops' with you cause I ordered them off of Ebay just for this project!!

So, here are the details:

Date: March 13th, 2009 (eek, Friday the 13th!!)
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: free if you are a club member, $10 if you aren't
Location: The Inky Pad (HA! my house)

Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, March 3rd.

crazy for cupcakes class

Make your next birthday celebration an event to remember when you gift your friend or loved one with this mouth watering cupcake - themed card set!

Date: February 20th, 2009

Time: 7:30pm

Location: my house

Cost: $25; $20 for club members

Please email me to sign up for this class: sunflowerz@shaw.ca

Supplies:

Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes, On Your Birthday

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette,  So Saffron, Regal Rose

Paper: Sweet Always DP, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White Envelopes

Accessories: Sticky Strip, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue pen, Crystal Effects, 1" Double Stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain ribbon, 5/8" Regal Rose ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, silver brads, 1/16" handheld circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, Ticket corner punch, Key Tag punch, crimper

Please read here about my cancellation policy.

dates for upcoming workshops

Dates for my upcoming workshops are February 20th and March 27th.

I like to hold workshops at the end of the month but for February, it doesn't work as I will be sunning in Mexico! My sister is getting married on the 25th and I am leaving for Mexico on the 22nd, returning on the 1st. I will post details on the workshop for the 20th tomorrow as I am off to bed!!