Undefined

I was not a fan of the new Undefined stamp carving at first. They let us play with it at convention last summer, but there were so many people crowded around the booth, I just didnt get a chance to see what it was all about. Leadership gave me the opportunity to try my hand at carving. Here is my stamp I made -

The crown in the center was mine...Our Leadership was about Simplifying. So all they did was place a simple crown on our workbook and on the banners around the convention center. This was easier to do than I could ever have imagined. Here are some other stamps made while we were there-

I hope you try it out and you will be surprised at what you can make. Call me if you would like to get together and make something!
Have a creative day today-thanks for stopping by.

Managers Reception

Wanted to share some of the photos from the Managers Reception that I was invited to go to- Thanks to all of you who encourage and support me to continue sharing and helping with your paper crafting.
We spent the evening at the Houston Downtown Aquarium.

Weather was wonderful. They had some Stlt walkers out front to greet us and Lots of waiters walking around trays of appetizers like stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon, beef wellington, fruit cocktail shooters.

The Buffet was amazing! Oyster bar made out of ice and a shrimp waterfall also made of ice..

We rode on a train that went though an tunnel in the shark tank. It was cool. The sharks were swimming around us and over the top. We saw a saw-tooth shark that is almost extinct.

And these tanks were beautiful! I wish you could have seen them in person with me.They are breath taking!

this tank had a diver in it holding a sign to welcome us to the event.  Can you see him?
The next photo below is the white tigers they have there. We asked why tigers at an aquarium. She said the owner had a couple tigers that were brother and sisters. Of all the tigers. white tigers love the water more than any others. So they made a white palace for them there. They had eaten before we got there so they were sleeping -

And they had a feeding area where we could feed fish to the flounders- they were very entertaining and slash at you to get fish from you!

It was a great night and I really enjoying getting to go. To top off the night, they gave us a T-shirt and a stamp set from the Celebrate the Everyday catalog. A short bus ride home, and we were back at the Hotel and off to bed!

Leadership Swaps

Did not have time to post my Leadership swaps for you before I left last Wednesday night - Sorry about that!

Here is my 3D candy swap I made-I used the new Scallop Tag Topper

This is cut 6 1/2 x 2. Then scored at 3 and at 3 1/2. It holds either a York Peppermint patties or a Ghiredeli Square. ( 1/2" wide) you can use other items I am sure.

I used Lovely Lables and made myself a background stamp and stamped with the Gold pad.

Then, I punched each end with the Tag Topper. The Heart is real red, the banner is Champagne Glimmer paper and it was 1 1/2 with banner end cut. Then I stamped Pool Party on whisper white. using the stamp set Thats the Ticket. Tied it together with the new Gold bakers twine. Lastly, could not resist adding on one little sequin from our new Everyday Catalog.

Here is my swap card-

 SNEAK PEAK for you of some Sale A Bration items that I used!!

Stamp set is See Ya Later and Banner Blast

background is Emboss folder Decorative Dots

Banner punch

ALL ARE FREE 

I items for every $50 you spend starting January 28th til March 31st 2014

The card base is Bermuda Bay, layer is Strawberry Slush. Of course you can tell I used whisper white and basic black.

Inks were smoky slate,crushed curry, basic black and bermuda bay

 

Hope you enjoyed my samples and are looking through your Celebrate the Everyday catalog. There are so many cool and cute things to buy!! Just let me know if you have any questions or if you need to place an order! Thanks for stopping by today.

Happy Belated New Year!

No, I did not fall off the edge of the earth lately....just extremely busy at work for year end and Had a quick 4 day trip to Las Vegas Dec 19- 22 to help celebrate my Niece Rachels 21st Birthday.


But it is the New Year. Time to get regenerated and start making some more cards. This is the first year I have ever sent out New Year Cards and it was really fun! So, Happy New Year to You-

It is a note card, very simple - smaller than the usual size card but fun.

It is Leadership time again and Wednesday night I am headed to Houston for a few days.
Thankful to my down line and all my customers who last year kept me inspired and had fun sharing clasees and ideas with everyone. So I am excited and looking forward to getting new inspiration.
I will share my swaps later as I have a lot to do and packing to do-
Talk to you later and Happy Stamping!

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit

W!! Festive Flurry Ornament Kit + WEEKLY DEALS

Check out this gorgeous new kit from Stampin' Up!

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit, #135813, $14.95

These kits are only available while supplies last. Last year's ornament kit sold out in less than a week, so don't wait to order this gem!!

The kit includes everything you need (minus adhesive) to create 10 snowflakes. You'll get

• 10 feet of Soft Sky Ribbon
• Printed cardstock - die cut and scored, ready to be assembled (Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Whisper White Cardstock and Silver Glimmer Paper)
• Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (40)

Here's a video from Stampin' Up! that shows how the kit will come and how to assemble the ornaments.

 Call me to order now before supplies run out!!!

November Blog Hop

Well, here we are, November already! We are so glad to have you join us on our Blog Hop. You have just come from Ronna Powers site ronnaspaperplace.blogspot.com  Isnt she creative? I just think her idea was so cute.
Here is my tag idea for you today-

I used the Apothecary framelits in very vanilla with early espresso  mat. Stamp set is Harvest of Thanks with early espresso and pumpkin pie ink. Leaves are from the Sweater weather DSP with the Autumn Accents Bigsz die.
Here's a closer look for you-

I used the burlap ribbon and a small naturals button with linen thread. It is hung on the bag with some pumpkin pie chevron ribbon. I thought crumpling the leaves and sponging the edges made them look "Fallish"

Hope you enjoyed my tag today and you are ready to Hop over toe see what Linda Shillingburg has in store for you on lindasstamptherapy.wordpress.com
See you in December!  Thanks Caren-

Fall Back Sunday

I am so glad Daylight savings time is gone. I needed that extra hour of sleep after the huge craft sale yesterday. Made me realize I have to much stuff!!!! I will be having another sale on Nov 16th at my home in Frisco. Will send out all the details on Tuesday the 5th.
Today I want to share the November stamp of the month set call Best of Snow.

Collect 6 sets and redeem for any 14.95 stamp set until April 30, 2014

Next, I want to share two cute cards Shelli made for some of her employees Birthdays in the month of November. She takes the time to make the cards and celebrate their special day.

Arent they cute??? No flowers either!!!! I know we always pick up a flowery stamp but these are very "General"
Hope you had a nice weekend and ready for the new week - enjoy that extra hour of sleep too!

thanks- Caren