What's my next theme?

I spent this week designing some new files...and we are having a little game.  Post below in the comments area what you think the theme is HINT- it has to do with performers!  

The winners will receive their choice of one out of four files and it doesn't end there!  Anyone who post has a chance to win all the files created this week, a drawing for the whole package will be drawn on Sunday...so don't be left out and leave your name so I can post the winners! 

Leave a comment *note- I will have to approve the comments because of spammers also, there are two who have already left there comment they are in the comments below.  

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

Celebrate some savings for the 4th of July with 40% off!

Get ready to scrap this years 4th of July celebration! 

Whether you are having a Independence day party at home or running off to the fireworks display you can pull together a quick and easy layout. To create this layout you will need photos from your family fourth of July celebration and some fireworks, card stock and the die-cut files below.  

First, make sure you have your camera set to catch those spectacular fireworks and take many pictures!  You will need to have several shots of fireworks since it is so hard to catch a good quality explosion.  Take lots of pictures of your family and friends so you have many to choose from for that perfect layout.

After you have your photos printed unless of course you are digi-scrapping, you can begin cropping some mats.  Place the photos and mats on a black card stock, cut die-cuts from the files listed below, add some pop dots or a drop shadow.  Before you know it you will have one fabulous layout to place in your scrapbook. 

The files below are now 40% off for your celebration, sale expires midnight 4th of July.  Just click on the link for each title and it will take you to the savings.

4th of July  

Stars Border and Stars & Stripes Corner

Stars Muse and Corner Frame

All About the Arrow!

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

50% Off ALL files ALL weekend long....

Spring is here and we are celebrating the season with a 50% off sale!

Take me to the SALE!

While there you may want to take advantage of the Featured Item this Month Altoid Accordion Album the price all month is only $5.00.

You can make a beautiful gift for mother's day or a special friend, it's easy to make by following the step by step illustrated instructions included in the zip file.

This file is available in gsd, ai, knk, wpc and svg

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!
Carrie

March Madness~ Circus Mega Pack ~ Goldfish Bowl

Today the sun is shinning in more ways then one…

our spirits are up here at the Schwartz household.  We had some fantastic news yesterday about Scott’s ct-scan, they found no tumors!  We couldn’t be happier and in some ways we wonder if possibly a miracle is happing? Only time will tell.

On Tuesday Scott will be meeting with his team of oncologist and I’m sure they will be scheduling an MRI, we are just hoping and praying that they will find that the tumors in Scott’s brain are gone.  Then we will be back to ct-scans every two months.  

We continue to ask for prayers but we also want you to know the good news we received so your spirits will be uplifted too!

God is so merciful!

Over the last few weeks I struggled with some very dark days after getting the kids off to school I just wanted to climb back in bed.  As i turned more and more to designing I found that I was anxious to focus my attention on a creative outlet.  Instead of going back to sleep I found myself turning on the computer.   It was a struggle as I found that when Scott was down my spirit sunk too!  Having such a creative outlet kept my mind focused and work as any therapy could. 

One of my newest designs “Goldfish Bowl” is now in the Paperthreads store.  I had so much fun making the file, and challenging myself to make it cut with as little of pieces as I could.  The file is all hand drawn from pictures I had seen on the web.  I just love this file and hope you will too!

 

You can use this file as seen in the illustration or use the die-cuts scattered about your page.  I can just see some goldfish swimming all about a layout and the plant could be along side a picture…wouldn’t that be cute.

You can also use them on cards or use them on some wall art the best thing about most of our cutters is that fact that you can resize just about anything.

Also, new to the store “Circus Mega Pack”  which retails for $15.99 it’s a huge savings from buying each file separately.  Their are over ten files in this Mega pack with so many die-cuts and titles to help you create some awesome layouts of  your day at the circus.

Not only will you have so much to make layouts with you can make some birthday cards too, or banners, or wall art. 

Don’t forget if you make something with my die-cuts send me a picture that I can share on my blog I will give you an equal value file just for sharing.

Now the best part March Madness!  I’m having a sale every Friday through Saturday.  You can get some great savings on the weekends!  This Friday & Saturday all my files will be 45% off, the weekend of the 19-20 files will be 35% off and the last weekend of March all files will be 30% off.  This may catch you up on some of those files you have been dying to get!

All files are in gsd, ai, knk, wpc formats~  more then half are converted to svg if you purchase a file that hasn’t been converted just let me know I will be happy to send you the files, just send me an email with your receipt.

Enjoy the sales~

Enjoy custom quality cuts designed to make scrapping fun!

 

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

 

60 % off ALL files...with a couple Newbies!

Today you can get any file at 60% off...
I've never had a sale this big so if you were waiting today is the day!

Check out my newest files:

Birthday Card Organizer I was inspired to create some type of organizer for me to have some pre-made birthday cards on hand.  The organizer has two different pockets which you can use one per page or overlap giving you more places for storage.   I love the ease of how quickly this comes together!  Just cut the cover with double sides card stock, take the same card stock flip and cut using the cover to make the back, fold the lines on each edge match the holes. Once you have cut your insert pages and added the pockets you can start filling up your organizer.  There is a nice set of decorative tabs with labels.  

It's All About Gears! 

Finding the right element for boys pages seem to be a little bit more of a challenge. That is why I have put together a package of gears, they are fun and a bit whimsical!  Let your imagination go when exploring this file, use them on cards, a layout or how about a mini-album. 

 

Files are in the following formats: GSD, AI, KNK, WPC and SVG
HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

Paperthreads Customer Appreciation Day

It’s that time of year again!  Can you believe it?

Paperthreads Customer Appreciation Day! It’s time to show you that we appreciate all of your support.  And I have so much to be thankful for from the outpouring of love that I have received from this community!  I just couldn’t let this day go bye with out joining in on your special day!

I am at awe with the with the response I have received form the moment my husband was diagnosed with small cell cancer.  First of all from Michelle Hessler, owner of Paperthreads who acted so quickly when she heard the news to calling upon the designers to put together a fundraiser for our family. The Vacation and Getaway package helped our family make our mortgage for three months as we waited for disability benefits to kick in.
It raised over three thousand dollars which allowed me to focus on the needs of Scott and my family rather then to worry about some of our bills.  From November to December we had some relief after the MRI showed that tumors where gone. 
In January as I was preparing for my turn to host the membership club a new scan showed numerous tumors in Scott’s brain and spin. As I shared the latest news with Michelle she once again pulled together the designers of Paperthreads and began the Scrapbook Cards and More Quarterly Club Membership to benefit our family with love from designer friends of Carrie Schwartz.  The support once again is tremendous just knowing so many care gives us much comfort. 

As I heard plans being made for CAD I just had to find the time to show my appreciation to all of you who have supported us here at Paperthreads and for  those who have showed their support by purchasing and donating to help our family in this difficult time that we are facing. It’s your day! I hope you  enjoy the sales, challenges and free files.



First I have a great sale going take 50% off ALL my files, I am about half way through the conversions for svg so if you purchase a file and it is not yet converted just shoot me an email and I get it right to you.  Please send a copy of your purchase and place in the subject of your email conversion for file or svg please something to catch my attention.  I do try to get to my emails at least twice a day.




My challenge- shhh sorry!  You will have to follow the link to the forum to see what this is about. Just to get you interested I have left you some pictures of some of the files that you will receive for this challenge! 
  
See you in the forum!


BLOG HOP
Friends Mini-Album

Inspired by the outpouring love from friends, I designed this little mini-album. Most of the pages and albums that I have created are from my family. Well this year with the reuniting of so many high school friends, the caring friends from Paperthreads I thought it would be perfect to make a special album about them. Fill it with pictures, quotes and saying from those friends who are so near and dear to you.  Add some fibers, ribbons and you will have your very own special memory book.  EnJoY! 


Download the file format that you need

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There is more freebies to get so continue on with you blog hopping:

Paperthreads
JennieBean
Butterfly Designs
Just Laury
Shirley Clark Designs
Sam & Hailey Designs   
Keepsakes by Design
Accents by Eddita
I Scrap Designs
Diana’s Designs
Jen Adkins Designs
Ginny’s Happy Cuts
Shelly’s Art
Forever Memories for You



HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

Maintence on the Paperthreads store, forum and blogs

The Paperthreads store, forum, gallery and blogs are down due to switching to a newer server, hopefully it will be back up within the next twenty-four hours.  I will keep you posted as we find out more news.  Sounds like a great time to clean the scrap room?

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

~~~BIG CHRISTMAS & Hanukkah Sale~~~

Here's your chance in getting in on some good deals for yourself this Christmas! Get 45% Off all my files now until midnight December 14th~HaPpY ShOpPiNG!

Take a look at my newest file just in time for Hanukkah!

Create cards or make a layout to remember this years Hanukkah Celebration!  The file comes with two titles, a minorah and a Dreidel.

What fun you will have in creating your own unique paper crafts.

Have a safe and joyful Holiday!

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

New Circus Files

 

I am so excited about these files, inspired by the Day at the Circus!  Why am I so excited over Circus files coming out in December?  Because they are finally in the store, I know it’s a bit late but hey better late then never. Right when I thought I was moving right along with converting files for Cricut users and finishing up these Circus files I had a computer virus after that fix I worked again on them and wouldn’t you know just when they get loaded to the store my computer went out, it was the power supply, so I haven’t had a chance to announce them. 

Thank goodness for some help from my husband, brother in law and a wonderful friend I’m up and running. I believe I started these back in August after a family member treated my children to the Circus and the second to last file was made back in May for the National Scrapbook day.  My how times fly's and here we are just a couple of weeks away from Christmas!

This is a great time since I have a sale starting on December 11th till midnight December 14th every file will be on sale at 45% off so mark your calendars to get some great deals.

In the midst of all the chaos I have been working to make finding my files easier, this project was started some time ago, I think in the spring.  My hopes is to have links on my side bar by category for my files.  Right now I have Christmas, Thanksgiving and School files once this project is over I think you will find it so much easier to browse though the files you need and when you find the one you are looking just  click the picture it will take you right to the store.  Now how cool is that?

ENJOY THE NEW FILES BELOW

By clicking on the image it will take you to the store to read all about the file. Each file is in separate zip files in the following format; ai, gsd, knk, wpc and svg you can download. 

Circus: Tickets Titles and Words

Circus: Big Tent

Circus: Master of Ceremonies

Circus: Show Horse

Circus: Clown with Cannon

 

Circus: Monkey in Cart

Circus: Elephant

Circus: Lion Jumping through Hoop

Circus: Playful Seal with Ball

Circus: Trapeze Artist

 

Spring Square Elements: Flowers

Christmas Titles II

Have a great week!

Carrie

Amazing Wonderful News!

Scott went to his oncologist yesterday for results of a pet scan, he is TUMOR free!!!  Our family is ever so thankful and relieved!  We are truly blessed by a wonderful LOVING GOD to have directed us with skilled doctors, timely chemo trials and the strength from our friends who prayed so hard for us.

He will be closely monitored over the next two to three years since this is considered a non curable cancer by getting scans every two to three months.  Can't say enough how happy and blessed we all feel.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PRAYED and supported our family during this crisis. Scott will be resting as he has to get his energy back from six months of chemo concurrent with radiation. We looking forward to entering the holidays with so much to be thankful for.

God bless,
Carrie

Correction on free SVG file...please read

A customer made me aware of a mishap when downloading the svg file, they were getting a gsd file instead. This has been corrected! If you need to download the correct svg file you can do so now...thank U!

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

Download a FREEBIE...

Get a free file from my Seasonal Thank You Cards set...you can download them by clicking on the format you need. HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Fall Thank You Card- gsd

Fall Thank You Card- ai

Fall Thank You Card- knk

Fall Thank You Card- wpc

Fall Thank You Card- svg

WHOO HOO...NEW FILES!!!

I am so excited!!! I have two new files that I just loaded all by my self to the store. Whew! I never thought I would get through the conversions to svg AND loading files...it feels great! I'm pretty proud of myself for learning all the new stuff since I have been out.

My Halloween Oval Title is fun to use on any page layout or card. I'm thinking here how nice it would look as a window cling too, maybe just a little late...sorry! I'm trying to find the time in between all the craziness. And I'll throw in here another reason why I'm excited...Scott as far as we know is through with chemo and radiation treatments! YEAH! Now he can start to gain back his energy and maybe things will get easier for me :)!


Ok on to my next file, maybe some of you have already received it? I made the Seasonal Thank You Cards for ALL of you wonderful ladies and men who supported our family by purchasing the last Vacation Membership. It was my gift to you! I can't thank everyone enough for the loving thoughts, prayers and support that we have received.

I am so blessed to have such wonderful co-workers who created the files that helped pay some of our bills. I feel like I am so far behind on my graditute and thanks along with many other things but I have to pace myself as I look for the time to get what is needed done. Most of all I appreciate everyone's patients!

Now that all that is said...I suppose I should tell you what is in the file. First, a tri-fold card with dashed lines or remove them to score your own lines, (the svg files have seperate files so don't worry about that). And for all of you using other formats you can easily delete the lines if you want.


You will find two "Thank You" titles, one welded and the other welded in an oval retangle. Options, options this is what I like about this file! There are four seasonal retangle muse: spring, summer, fall and winter. The spring and summer muse are so easy to pop out the little papers in between! When you work on the fall and winter I would suggest using the end of a wire paper clip, since some of the pieces are so small. It's a bit more work but I couldn't get the affect I was looking for. To add a little extra touch to the cards I have included seven small die-cuts to fit the seasons.

Come back tomorrow for a freebie from this latest file...I would do it tonight but it's getting to late and my eyes are beginning to close...have a great evening!


HaPpY ScRaPpInG!


Carrie

I'm already hearing the ideas flowing..."Mom! I want to be a princess, no a skunk, no how about a super hero?"


The excitement begins the first of October, as my kids start seeing the Halloween decorations and costumes in the store. It seems as if finding the perfect costume becomes a month long task. All for that one night when they can run around knocking at the neighbors door screaming "Trick or Treat!".

Even though the decisions can turn into a chaos for us moms, we can have our fun too! Begin preparing pages in advance so when the spooks and goblins come a knocking, you will have your camera ready and pages waiting.

Over the next couple of weeks I will be sharing some exciting Halloween layouts for you, from carving the pumpkin to counting the loot! You will find plenty of ideas so come back often.

Look for specials on sale this week until October 12th, all Halloween files are on sale at 40% off. So start up your machines, grab some paper and pull out the glue gun for some fabulous Halloween treats!I am working on new links to make it easier to access my Halloween and fall files so keep an eye out for that over the next couple of days.

How about earning $15.00 worth of die-cuts? Email me any Halloween or fall layout using my die-cuts, if you're layout is chosen I will show case it on my blog and you get to pick your own files. Email layouts to carries_creations@paperthreads.com with Halloween or Fall layout in the subject. Please tell me what file and file number, paper, ribbon, embellishments that you used. Also include the title of your layout along with any description you would like posted.

Pumpkin carving

It's one of our favorite Halloween activities!

Sources: Digi background, mats, stitches & ribbon created in Illustrator, die-cuts Carrie's Creations; Halloween Super Pack CS00086-title "Halloween", Halloween: Pumpkins Jack o Lantern CS00304, Halloween: Pumpkin Muse CS00302, Halloween: Pumpkin borders and clippies CS00300

*if you purchase any of my Halloween or fall die-cuts and would like them in .svg format to cut with your Cricut, just send me an email with your receipt and I will email you the files in the .svg format.

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

I hope you had a wonderful holiday! Ours was a very busy weekend catching up with so many people!!!

Friday, I spend the late part of the evening with my son Jason and his girl friend Andrea, at one of my favorite restaurants. Then they took me up the road to one of their favorite hang outs, to see some of their old high school friends. Jason brought me over to a new "game" where you bunch a bag and it rates your bunch. I scored 560, not bad for a little gal like me!!! Jason went over the top by scoring 960!!! It felt so good and all the while I would think this machine needs to say "Cancer Sucks".

Saturday I took the kids up to my sisters about an hour away for a barbecue and who walks in the door??? Our oldest daughter Katie, she surprised us by coming home from college. The kids and I continued that evening to drive further north from my sisters to met up with friends I met in Ohio, at Catholic Familyland for dinner/rosary and bonfire at their parish. I hope to do this every first Saturday so I can see my sister and our friends.

On Sunday my niece Melissa brought our 92 year old grandmother and her two little children over for a wonderful visit!!! I cooked massive amounts of food which we all feasted!

Later that evening I went out with my oldest two, Katie & Jason after hearing that my scrapbook buddy (a cancer survivor of ten years now) was at with her children to see a local band. We had a great time catching up on our children. The band was amazing!!! I really didn't catch their name, shame on me!!! They sang old songs like Steve Miller, REO Speedwagon, some Micheal Jackson & more with a pop bebop tune which was so interesting since you could recognize the song by the words, before you knew it you would be singing right along.

We had a blast the whole weekend and enjoyed the celebrating the last of our summer days with family and friends and you know I'm quite exhausted!!!

Now that we are in full swing of back to school I thought you might be back to scrapping yourself, maybe your finding some time? I hope too that is as soon I as can convert my files to svg's UGH! It is tedious!!! But for those who have the Cricut I'm sure you will be happy to know I've started the process!!! I just finished all of my school files which still have to be loaded in the store but if you purchase any of them and send me your receipt I can send you the converted files.

Everyone of my school files are on sale too! All at 40% off up until September 14th AND my School Days Value Pack is 50% off ALL month long so you don't want to miss out on that. If you look on the side bar to the right you will see a link to "School Die-cuts" that will take you to ALL the files on sale in one convenient location.
As I continue to convert files I will be placing them in categories on their own page for easier shopping of my files so check back often to find out what's ready. Unless of course you need them now then you can browse through the many files in my-store by clicking the link up top.

I have also slipped in a couple other files, which I will be converting today that may help with your scrapping of fall themes. MY Accordion mini Album: Jumbo is 40 % off Perfect for your school pictures or a gift for grandparents, you know there special day is coming up fast.

Apple Picking!!! I love to pick apples in the fall, and for all of you who get out there and climb those trees, (just kidding) I've put that file on sale too 40% off!!! Now if this isn't enough to get you motivated to scrap I don't know what else I can do!!! Hey and if you use and share one of these files on a page, send it to me!!! I'll put it up on my blog and you'll get to pick out a file for free.

Don't forget these files are on sale till September 14th!

OK...I'm off to convert and I'll be updating Scott's page soon!

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

Sale going on all month....

Did you know that All my files are on sale at 35% off for the entire month of August?

If you need files in SVG to cut with your Cricut Machine I can convert the files you purchased. Just email me at Carrie's Creations on the right side bar with a paid receipt and I will get the files for you!

So enjoy!

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

New website started

I know it has been so long...I think of you daily!!! I'm so thankful for all of your prayers!!!

I have so much strength sometimes I surprise my self but I know where it is coming from...your prayers!

I have been asked to start a web page by family and friends so that they can have an update on Scott... so tonight finding a little time...I threw one together. Here is Scott's new web page!
I'm working on getting it updated...it is taking time since I needed to get caught up with what has all happened since May 11th. With in a day or so I should have everything up to date then my family members will help me to keep post going...

till I get to that point let me tell you he is recovering from surgery very well! Scott had his fifth radiation treatment on Friday, they are radiating the whole brain at this time. He has no side affects as of yet, although they really are not expected to kick in till the third week. He has gained ten pounds, from the steroids that keep his swelling down. We keep teasing him and telling him how buff he looks...he is lifting some weight...sh-sh-sh... chemo/radiation in the near future for quite some time...we should know that at our next meeting with the oncologist...OK off to bed...

Hugs & kisses

Carrie

Drawing for Spring Square Elements

Happy National Scrapbook Day!

It's a pass time we all love! One that unites us in many ways. Sharing our moments and cherishing our creations! Through our passion of scrapping we have formed great friendships and fostered old ones.

Just think how many times have you called or emailed or even posted over this passion we share? Like sharing news of a great sale going on at Paperthreads or Hobby Lobby or the newest line of papers that you just saw at your local scrapbook store? AND when your stuck, you know you can always get help! By posting to a forum or a group to get that answer you need. If it's trying to figure out a setting for your machine or why your paper shoots out at a rapid speed. You know that someone will come along that can give you the information you need.

Of course we can't forget the many times we have laughed the times we have cried sharing our life stories through our pages, a phone call or reading from blogs. I can't imagine any other pass time that has brought so many together in such short amount of time. This is why we celebrate, it is how we are united and I'm proud to be apart of National Scrappers' around the world.

In honor of National Scrapbook day I have designed some special die-cuts just for spring. My Spring Square Elements are perfect for your layouts, cards or special out of the box projects. Each spring square element is unique and as always hand drawn so that you will have an original die-cut.

For National Scrapbook day you can download three of the Spring Square Elements for FREE by clicking the link. Sorry the time to download the free files has expired, sign up for my group to get freebies when offered. The files included in the download are in .ai, .gsd, .knk, .wpc and in this free zip file I am offering .svg format for those who have Sure Cuts Alot so that you can enjoy the files too!

Today only! Enjoy 45% OFF ALL FILES! WHOO HOO- so if you have been waiting for that special file here's a great time to save.

Sign my blog to enter in a drawing to win the entire Spring Square Elements file. Leave your name and state by clicking on the comments, drawing will be held Sunday and posted that evening by my personal judges, Julie & Jesse.

Last but not least do a little blog hopping for some more free free created by the designers of Paperthreads just for YOU they are all themes of Spring. Offer is good today ONLY, so hurry up and get your free files!

Accents by Eddita

Beloved Keepsakes

Diana’s Designs

Forever Memories for You

I Scrap Designs

Jen Adkins Designs

Jennie Bean Crafts

Sam & Hailey Designs

Shelly’s Art

Shirley Clark Designs

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

50 % OFF Sale on ALL die cuts for your cutting machine

Have you had a chance to see some of my new files? I've managed to create a handful of fun easy to cut animals that I know you will just love!

Here they are:

I had so much fun working with these animals but I'm not finished! Keep watch for more fun zoo and forest animals.

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie