Stampin' with Carol

I thought it was later in the week...

My husband went into work yesterday (Sunday) to paint a car and it's thrown my whole sense of the week off.  When I saw somewhere it was Monday today, I actually muttered out loud that it couldn't be.  Then of course my smarty pants 5 year old says "It's Monday, Mom, remember yesterday was Sunday!" (the attitude in that statement doesn't translate to the written word).  So, Monday it is.  We stayed in today since it was raining and dreary most of the day.  We did catch up on some school work and reading. 

I did do a little stamping yesterday that included this Sympathy card.  Now, those of you who know me know that I don't make sympathy cards because it doesn't seem like I can get my card to look like the message I'm trying to say.  But I got the new Level 1 hostess set, From the Garden, and it says sympathy to me.  So, here it is:

What do you think?  I did a little watercoloring on the leaves and some subtle Apricot Appeal on the flower.  I hope it's ok.  It's for a neighbor of my husband's parent that recently lost her husband.  They've been neighbors since my husband was a kid.  She's always so kind to my daughter on Halloween, giving her extra treats.

Ok, ready for April Fools Day? 

-Carol

Sunday, Sunday

Yesterday's class was a blast!  It was like old girlfriends getting together...stamping, chatting, laughing.  Lots of fun!  I hope you will join us for the next class on April 12th.  You're missing out on a great girls morning out!

And after all that fun, I was tired.  I went to close my eyes for a little while in the afternoon.  Sammie entertained herself with a leftover pack of cardstock from the mornings class.  Here is something really cute she came up with.  She's itching to "teach" her friends to stamp.  This might be the start of her kids class.  Here's Alligator...

 

-Carol

I did some more stamping yesterday!  It's been a productive week! 

This seems a little plain to me.  But it's for a guy, so it's probably just fine.  I did faux stitching using the Mellow Moss marker on River Rock cardstock.

Again, this card seems like it needs something.  But when I tried adding a couple different types of flowers, it didn't look right.  Maybe embloss the words to make them pop a little more.

Today I will be cutting paper and preparing for class tomorrow morning.  It's Stamp-a-Stack time!!  Hoping to get to the library and grocery store today, too.

Have a Happy Friday and a good weekend!

-Carol

I've been a busy girl today!

I did some stamping.  Well, more assembly, I guess.  Here are 5 cards and a card box.  This would make a great gift for someone. 

 

Here's a little bookmark I made the other day.  I used the tag punch and magnets on the inside to hold it on a page.

     

Thanks for looking!

-Carol

RSVP for this Saturday's Stamp-a-Stack

Here are the cards we'll be making...

Class is Saturday at 10am.  Cost is $15 for 10 cards and envelopes.  RSVP by Thursday! 

Also, I was playing today with an idea I got from Patty at www.pattystamps.com.  It's a card organizer to store your cards and keep track of birthdays, etc.  I think I need to get the larger coils for my Bind-It-All and bind mine the way Patty did hers.

Ok, I think that's it for today.  Don't forget to RSVP for class!

-Carol

I hope you all are having a great day!  Ours has been pretty good so far.  Sammie was very excited about her Easter basket from the Easter bunny!  My husband told her a story this morning about Kramer barking at something during the night, so he let Kramer outside.  And Kramer took off running after something pink that was hopping.  Fun!  Here's a few pics of Sammie dying eggs yesterday and some from today...

Enjoy your Easter dinner!

-Carol

Saturday ramblings...

Boy, not much stamping this week.  I did make some treats for Sammie's last zoo class this week.  I just made some simple M&M treats for the kids. 

    

Sammie said to me today, "Sometimes I think the Easter Bunny is a person dressed in a costume."  Hmmm....  She's too observant.  She went on to tell me the reason is because the pink bunny that we see at the Park District looks like a costume.  I told her it was probably one of the Easter Bunny's helpers.  She just went on talking about the Bunny coming tonight and dropped the subject.  I don't know what she really thinks, but it doesn't help when Walmart puts out commercials where a Mom is saying that she can buy everything she needs for her kids Easter baskets at Walmart.  Hello! 

Anyway, no matter what my little 5 year old believes, the Bunny is all set for tonight to make his visit.  We stopped at the grocery store today for some carrots and the water is boiling right now for the eggs we're going to decorate.  Easter preparations are in the works!

More tomorrow...with pictures!

-Carol

New Stampin' Up! Promotions

Stampin' Up! has a couple of new promotions going on now...

Free Wheelin' Promotion

If you haven't experienced the fun, ease, and versatility of our Stampin' Around wheels, now is your chance. From March 18 through April 30, when you buy a pre-selected stamp set, you'll receive the coordinating wheel absolutely FREE!

Order by April 1st and get the Jumbo handle for $1.00 or a pack of Stampin' Dimensionals for FREE!

Item Number	Description	Price
112848	Wonderful You bundle Includes Wonderful You stamp set and free Stems & Silhouettes jumbo wheel	$33.95
112851	Life's a breeze bundle Includes Life's a Breeze stamp set and free Something Fishy jumbo wheel	$29.95
112850	Pun Fun bundle Includes Pun Fun stamp set and free Sweet Stars jumbo wheel	$30.95
112847	Year after Year bundle Includes Year after Year stamp set and free See You Around jumbo wheel	$30.95
112849	Stitched Exotics bundle Includes Stitched Exotics stamp set and free It's Beautiful jumbo wheel	$33.95
112853	Enjoy Every Moment bundle Includes Enjoy Every Moment stamp set and free Daisy Dash jumbo wheel	$29.95

Extra, Extra Hostess Promotion!

From March 18 to April 30, Stampin' Up! hostesses can earn an EXTRA $25 to use toward Stampin' Up! products of their choice when they host a catalog party totaling $350 or more!

This extra benefit is included along with the standard hostess benefits you receive when you host a workshop. The standard hostess benefits include

• A free Spring-Summer 2008 Collection catalog worth $9.95 (or a free ink pad if you have the catalog already).
• Free stamp sets only available to hostesses (with qualifying orders; select from the products on pages 19-26 of the Spring-Summer catalog).
• Free Stampin' Up! products of your choice.
• Free Shipping on your order!

Workshop total (before tax and shipping)	Free Stampin' Up! merchandise		March's Extra, Extra hostess awards	Free Stampin' Up! merchandise with March's Extra, Extra hostess awards
$350 - $399	$40	+	$25	$65
$400 - $449	$45	+	$25	$70
$450 - $499	$50	+	$25	$75
$500 - $549	$60	+	$25	$85

Contact me for details.  Restrictions may apply on all offers.

-Carol

Last day to Sale-a-Brate!

Just a quick reminder that today is the last day to Sale-a-Brate and get your FREE stamps!  Don't miss out on this awesome deal!  You can view the Spring Summer Collection 2008 catalog  and the Occasions mini Collection HERE and the Sale-a-Bration mini catalog HERE.

CUSTOMERS: You receive a FREE Sale-A-Bration set for every $50 net order you place. There’s no limit! 

                        Order today by 8pm!  Call or email me

NEW DEMONSTATORS: Sign up as a Stampin’ Demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration (today!) & you receive  any stamp set (up to $47.95 value) in the current catalog for FREE.  Plus, you’ll also receive a 20% discount on the starter kit (only $159 for over $300 worth of merchandise).  This includes all of your stamps, accessories and business supplies to get started.  Plus, I will give you a $25 gift certificate, my gift to you for joining my team!

JOIN ONLINE RIGHT NOW- Click here!  Password:  stampinwithcarol  (You'll receive immediate access to the demonstrator portion of the Stampin' Up! website!)

This is an awesome chance to start your own business or just get the 20% discount on all your Stampin' Up! purchases!  This is the best deal I've seen in my 4 years as a demonstrator.  If you've ever thought about it, give it a try!

          Happy St. Patrick's Day!!   

-Carol

Sunday, Sunday...

Yesterday, Sammie went Easter egg hunting at the park district.  She had a good time!

       

   

And one little project for St. Patrick's Day tomorrow.  I had to make one of these little guys after seeing it all over other blogs.  This is a binder clip to hold photos or notes.

Have a good day!  We're off to a St. Patrick's Day party this afternoon to meet my BIL's fiancee's family.  I'm looking forward to the corned beef!!

-Carol