Stamp-A-Rama

I had sooo much fun on Saturday crafting with friends a Stamp-A-Rama event put on my awesome upline and mentor, Patty Bennett.  What is a Stamp-A-Rama, you might ask...  Well, it's a day in which several demonstrator's in Patty's group get together for a fun day of creating, chatting and eating!

We each prepare all the supplies for project and bring enough of everything for everone to make one of our projects.  Then we go around the room creating each other's projects and have an amazing time doing so.  It is so much fun to get to play with stamp sets I don't have and try out new techniques.  Maybe the best part is getting to walk home with 10 amazing cards when I only had to prep for one - such a great deal!  To top it off, we met at the Fuddrucker's in Concord and got to eat delisciously unhealthy food.  All in all, a fantastic day!

Visit my post from yesterday to see the project I took to the Stamp-A-Rama.  We'll be recreating it at my upcoming private class at my friend, Tara's.

Here's a great pic of two of my new Stampin' Friends, Maria & Tina, busy working on some of the cards:

Would you like to come to our next group event?  Join my team and I'll bring you'll be invited to all future Luv2Stamp Group events.  We meet quarterly and I always walk away with lots of inspiration!

Sale-A-Bration (going on now through March 31) is the perfect time to join as you get $25 extra in FREE product!!

Birthday & Thank You Card Class at Tara's

I am so looking forward to my upcoming workshop at Tara's.  Tara attended my last workshop at Veronica's and was really excited about the idea of restocking her supply of cards.  We will be making six cards, 2 each of three designs: a masculine birthday card, a feminine birthday card and thank-you card.

Here's one of the cards we'll be making that features lots of Sale-A-Bration items that you can get for FREE now through March 31.  See the Sale-A-Bration brochure here.

Here are the details of the workshop, please email me if you are interested in attending and I will let you know if there is still space available!

Here are the details:

Time: Saturday, March 1 3:00pm-5:00pm
What: 6 card and envelopes (2 each of 3 different designs)
Cost: $15 or FREE with a minimum product order
Where: Oakland, CA

Private Class at Veronica's

My lovely friend, Veronica is hosting a private class this Sunday.  She came up with the brilliant idea of sending out Valentines to all her loved ones instead of Christmas/New Year's/Season's Greetings cards.  I think it's a swell idea, all the merriment and you've given youself a few more weeks to get organized!  As such, she requested that I design some Valentines and we make a bunch in a class.  Here's what we'll be doing:

I also love Valentine's day crafts.  Which is a little bit funny since I've never really been into hearts or flowers... but there's something nice about having an excuse to craft and decorate after the hubbub of Christmas has come down.

If you are interested in joining us, please let me know and I can give you all the info.  We'll be meeting in Berkeley, CA and we'd love to have you join in the fun.

Here are the details:
Time: Sunday, February 9 4:30pm-6:30pm
What: 6 card and envelopes (2 each of the 3 designs above)
Cost: $15 or FREE with a minimum $25 product order
Where: Berkeley, CA

Can't make it?  Consider hosting your own private class!  I do all the prep and planning and you get all the hostess benefits.  (Which are extra great during Sale-A-Bration, now through March 31).

Sale-A-Bration Journal

I had so much fun putting this journal together!  I have several journals from a previous employer who was changing their logo.  All the journals were going to be tossed out, but I rescued them from their ill fate and finally got around to upcycling one into something beautiful.  They are plain lined journals with a clear plastic cover, pefect for embellishing!

I absolutely adore this paper from the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper pack.  It's just so springy and cheerful, I felt like I would be happy to use such a lovely journal to write about both the ups and downs of my day.  The best thing about this paper is that you can get it FREE with any $50 order through Sale-A-Bration going on now through March 31, 2014.

So how did I make this super cute, super simple journal?  Well first, I agonized about which paper, which colors, which stamp, etc.... (it's hard when they are all so lovely!!) but once I decided it came together super quickly.  Here's what I used:

Stamps: Sweet Essentials - Wood, Clear, or German!
Paper: Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper, Cardstock in Crisp Cantaloupe, Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe
Punches & Dies: Deco Labels Collection Framelits Dies, Scallop Edge Border Punch
Accessories: Snail Adhesive

View the Sale-A-Bration Brochure Here!

Clearance Rack Blitz Continues

There are still lots of great finds available on the clearance rack - including holiday papers and ribbons from past years.  It's a great time to stock up for next year!  Here are some of my favorites:

Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper 126901 - Price: $12.95 $5.19

Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt Ornaments 127832 - Price: $4.95 $1.99

Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die 124098 - Price: $32.95 $19.79

Happy crafting!!

Schedule Your Holiday Workshop Today!

I'm participating in a Book-A-Thon with Stampin' Up through the end of day tomorrow, November 5th, 2013.  If I am able to book three or more parties by tomorrow night, I will win a prize and I'd like to share that fun with you!

Email me directly or use the "Contact Carrie" form on the left to let me know you'd like to book a party by 9:00pm on Tuesday and I'll give you a grab bag of goodies valued at $25 at your party!!!

I'm happy to customize the event to meet the interests of you and your friends.  There are lots of fun projects we can do to prep for the holidays, including Holiday Cards, Gift-Card Holders, Cute & Easy Packaging, etc.

Hurry, the clock is ticking!