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.