Introducing my CREATIVE TEAM DESIGNERS!

I am so excited to introduce you to my Creative Team Designers!!!!

Say Hello to ........

Rosalie

A busy mother of three who loves to scrapbook! She is also one of the Creative Team for the Paperthreads Designers. You can see her work in the Paperthreads gallery!

And introducing......

Ginny

A mother of five with one grandchild on the way she loves to share her work.

They are both very talented ladies..... you can see why by the work they have shared on my sidebar. Keep a watch out for more of their creative designs coming soon!

Want a peek?

My newest file....... "Christmas Borders"..... soon to be released in the store. I'm not so happy about the scan and tried several attempts to get it right...oh well here it is.... my gingerbread house should be the same color as the gingerbread men but that's ok...... if you want this file for free email me a project using one of my files so I can share your project here...


HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

I'm sorry about the long delay... You guys know me I get so darn busy.... it's hard to keep up the blog with such a big family and so much going on.

Over the weekend I brought the kids to see Enchanted it was the most adorable movie... I smiled throughout the whole thing and at times roared with laughter...Jennifer said I embarrassed her....but don't all mom's embarrass their thirteen year olds? You have got to see this new Disney movie!! It is enchanting!

We also went ice skating- oh so much fun. Lorelei and Jesse had a difficult time but Julie she took off! I was glad Brian and Katie went with us.... they helped with the little peeps and I tried to get use to wearing hockey skates because the figure skates were killing my ankles....never had that problem. It's different skating in those hockey skates at first I wasn't sure how to stop....but thank goodness I only fell forward slowly and didn't do to much damage. I still am a little weary of going around the curve, haven't figured out how to maneuver my feet...but with some time I'll get it. We are planning to go back this weekend and skate with Santa...wish my camera wasn't broke...I'm missing so many great moments.



On Sunday....Scott surprised me with some VIP tickets to see the RAMS. That was my first professional football game... I was amazed at all the hype going as we walked to the stadium. Bands playing, people cooking out of their tailgates... I've only seen this on tv! Boy do I miss out on a lot!

But......we had a blast...we stayed in a luxury suite filled with fabulous foods... I ate the whole time we were there! Well.....it was free so I took advantage.... We met new friends, enjoyed a fantastic game which we won against the Atlanta Falcons.....

This week I worked on a tutorial for the NEWSLETTER, showing how to apply snow to your projects. The other designers have been working hard on their articles. And there will be free files given away so if you haven't singed up you can click on the link to do so. If you delay you won't get this months issue.

Now for a file for the group.....

Have a great day and don't forget St. Nicholas feast day December 6th...I've got to go get shopping!

©2000 Denise Van Patten - http://collectdolls.about.com

Brain storm......

How about an advent calendar?

Read post below and leave your comment....

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

Our Parish did a wonderful job of setting the mood for Julie's first reconciliation. It was so beautiful the lights were dim with a large ten candelabra that sat on the alter. The service began with a song then a reading which was followed by ten examinations of conscience (for children), each time one was read our Priest put out a candle. What a powerful message in showing the darkness of our sin.

The children, all ninety eight of them then sang a song with hand motions invoking the Holy Spirit, this lasted about seven minutes (I wish I had a video camera going it was so beautiful I was ready to cry)! Each child was lead by an usher to the confessional. When Julie returned we stepped up on the alter and placed a colored flame that she worked on over the weeks coloring a section in each day when she did some act of kindness. This was placed on a large ten foot black flame representing "sin" and now it was being covered up by grace. At the foot of the alter was a large table with candles, when then light one candle and by the end of the evening all ninety eight candles were brightly shining. The service concluded with the children singing "this little light of mine".

Then we went to the banquet center for refreshments and we ate way to many desserts. So on our way home Julie says "For real... I have a stomach ache!" I replied "Hum, for real? So on the evenings before school when you say you have a stomach ache...those aren't real?" She laughed...cause finally I know. It was a graced filled moment.... the truth coming to light...this has been a weekly complaint breaking into cries so next time she complains I'm going to remind her.....little stinker....she just always wants to be with me.

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Now for you....As I'm placing Christmas files in the store I have had some help from little elves they have tucked some coupons in some of the files for you to save on future purchases, so if your one of the lucky ones you just may come across one of these coupons.
I've had a couple of personal emails on making a Christmas album...in hopes that I do! My question is....Does anyone think they would have time? If I could make this and hold the classes open through the middle of January..... would you be interested? PLEASE Let me now as soon as possible.... I think with enough interest I could have it done by the weekend, considering I made the cover a month ago and put a lot of work into it. Leave a post here if you don't mind it's easier for me to see it. The album could be....Christmas gifts that you give to friends & family????

Tomorrow I will spread some good cheer with another file uploaded to the group. Before I go I want to thank those who have sent me emails from sharing my files. It cheers me up to hear how you will use them.

HaPpY ScRaPpiNg!

Carrie

It's time to begin DECORATING

I've left a file for you in our group.... I hope that you will enjoy them

Carrie

New Christmas files

I just released some new files this past week and it's been a busy week! I haven't had much time at all to get on the computer but in between running I've created some awesome files!!!!
You can view them in the little slide on your right. I have many more that I just have to cut so keep watch for them.

Tomorrow I will give away a file from the group and make an announcement on a special surprise tucked in some of my files.


I worked on this layout using my new file "Santa going down the chimney". It's already for pictures! I'm hoping to get caught up on Christmas layouts before the big day.

I've been thinking about creating that Christmas album... I finished the cover a while back and don't know if I will have the time to complete it.... If I don't get to it by this weekend I'm going to have to let it go...at least for this year!

If you are interested in taking a class please let me know by posting here or emailing me..... if their is enough interest I just might push myself but time is running short.

I also have a little problem...my camera broke or should I say some little toddler around here did something to it. It's very hard to use it shuts off when I take a picture and I'm a little upset with fugi since I purchased my camera four years ago. They made the smart card for it then stopped so now I don't know if I'm wanting it to be repaired. Hopefully I'll get one for Christmas!

So to take pictures of techniques is a real bear! I was doing that with my Thanksgiving class and I don't know if I have the patients right now to deal with it.

Family life- Julie goes to her first Reconciliation tomorrow night...I'm so excited one more child to step into more GRACES!!! and we need them!!! Katie has taken a career change she is going to be an Art teacher.... I wonder whose foot steps she is following! The girls Jennifer and Kristen, they are Irish twins... are asking for everything under the sun...laptops, cell phones, stuff that is way to out of our league. And Jesse, he's learned some knock knock jokes so I hear them all day long....

Have a great week!

Carrie

Difference between Thanksgiving Mega Pack & Classes

I am receiving emails on about my Mega Pack & Classes since most of the files are the same.

Here's the difference between the two:


The class gives you access to step -by -step instructions for making the Thanksgiving album from cover to back. Each file is color coded for easy cutting. This means the die-cuts are separated in pieces to coordinate colors. A file of brown_latte would have everything that you would need to cut in these colors on that file. Each file has a color-coded illustrated guide telling you exactly where the pieces would go.

The class also has colorful instructions for placing all the pieces per page. I give illustrated instructions on techniques used on some of the die-cuts and mats. By the end of the class you will have a beautiful Thanksgiving album.


The Mega Pack is full of all of the files that I created for Thanksgiving and never placed in the store which were created for the album or just never had the time to load as an individual file.
Each file has it's own die-cut all in one. Not like the class which is color-coded.

So if you want these files individually to add to your own layouts then I would go with the Mega pack if you want to make the album then purchasing the class is the way to go.

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Mega Pack Sale

I hope that you are enjoying special moments with your family and friends. What a great blessing it is that we have a day to gather around with the ones we love to give thanks. I have much to be thankful for but most of all I am thankful for life! It is so very precious every single person is a special gift that I am thankful for. I am thankful for those who have come and gone leaving a gift of themselves impressed in my memory.

I am thankful for you and all of your support I couldn't have continued with out you! I enjoy my emails and the post on my blog. I love to look at the layouts that you have shared with me, it makes me smile every time I see what you have created.

To show you my thanks I have put all of my files at 40% OFF from now until the end of the weekend. That's including my class which is open until December 2nd. One of my newest files my Thanksgiving Mega Pack filled with all that I have created this month you can get for $8.99. This file has some die-cuts never released so you might want to check them out!


And I have left you a special gift in our group so log on to see what's there.

Happy Thanksgiving
Carrie

Thanksgiving

Stopping in to say "Happy Thanksgiving!"

Pecan Pie Recipe Card

Oh my gosh is what I thought when I saw this adorable recipe that Ramona created using my Pecan Pie file. It looks good enough to eat!

Ramona is one of our Creative Team Members for the Paperthreads designers and I think her work is fantastic!

I hope you will enjoy what she has shared with us!

Carrie

Is a cutting machine on your list like the CraftRobo?

Have you made out your Christmas list?

Well if so or if not..... you may want to put the CraftRobo machine on the top of your list or you could make a list like mine........

WISH LIST
1. CraftRobo machine
2. CraftRobo machine
3. CraftRobo machine
4. HINT HONEY HINT

Now is the time to ask because Paperthreads has a fantastic deal for you and me!

I love deals don't you.

The machine retails for $399.00 and now you can get it for $281. That's an incredible savings at 30 % off!

Here is a link for you to read all about this fantastic machine.

Oh the cutting you could do and the cards you could make! And for me I get a bonus when you check out if you mention my name I will receive $10.00. Just for you mentioning my name I'll give you a $10.00 coupon towards any of my die-cuts.

AND their is more....always more from Paperthreads so check out Michelle's blog to find out more.....Now remember if you read it first here and you mention my name I get a bonus.

Oh and if one of your friends is thinking of getting a cutter tell her....she will thank you!

Paperthreads Blog

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

Cranberry Nut Mold

I didn't forget you...but I did forget the name of my Grandmother's mold...it's actually her Cranberry Nut Mold and I hope that you will try it! It's tradition in our home and easy to make. The recipe is below.

Cranberry Nut Mold

1 bag (12 ounces) cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 pkg. 4 serving size or 1 pkg.- 8 serving size of orange Jello gelatin
1 1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1 apple
1 whole orange

Chop crannberries, orange, apple and nuts throw all ingredients in a jello mold, place in the refrigerator till firm.

I make this the night before Thanksgiving. I begin with the nuts throwing them in my food processor till they are chopped very small like grains. I clear that out putting them aside and add my cranberries to the food processor. Next I slice the apple first then put that in my machine. The last thing I chop is the orange and I include the peel.

I hope that you will enjoy !

While looking for my grandmother's Cranberry Nut Mold I found a picture of our turkey from last years Thanksgiving meal. I thought you might want to see what it looks like...I just can't wait now after seeing this.

You can get the recipe below from clicking on the link I posted yesterday...it is simply delicious.

How are you setting your table?

A quick hello this busy busy time of year.

I hope all of you are in good health and looking forward to Thanksgiving with your family and friends. With the help of Jennifer we will be cooking our meal.

How do you cook your turkey? I'm curious to know....

I use a brine the night before and I'm telling you it makes the BeSt tasting turkey I ever had. I watched Emeril prepare it on the food network a couple of years ago and ever since we are hooked.


Here's a link to Emeril's Brined and Roasted Turkey If you want a new recipe to try.

And to help you set your table I want to share with you my Thanksgiving place setting cards.
They are waiting for you to download in our group...so hurry they will be there for at least the next 24 hrs.



Come back tomorrow I want to share with you a very special recipe created by our Jewish Grandmother Louise, who is 90 years young. It's her Cranberry Orange Jello mold. I will dig up her recipe tomorrow morning, it's to die for! I do have a picture from last year of her mold that I can share, we love it so much I'm wanting to scrap a page on it so of course I took a picture. I'll have to look for that too and I can't wait to introduce you to the most wonderful person in my life...that's Louise.

Have a nice day!

Carrie

Classes by Carrie " THANKSGIVING 2007" mini album

It's not to late to make your Thanksgiving 2007 mini album!

Here is a peak at what you can make in my class....

Samples of the color-coded chart which shows you what colors to use and in the class
I give you the amount of paper and a list of supplies.

Here is a sample of one of my illustrated color-coded documents ready to download. The instructions come with a file so you can open it in your machine cut by color and follow which page your die-cut will be placed.

Here is a sample of a step-by-step document ready to download showing you just were to place your die-cuts to create the awesome cover.

I have picture showing you the how to's on techniques: Like the one below and others are taught in the classroom.


One of my students is making one for herself and two as gifts!

All the files have been downloaded by my students, now we are in the midst of constructing the pages and working on techniques...I am on the site daily to help anyone who needs it. So don't miss out on this year's class for making the ten page album with over twenty-nine embellishments, mats and nine titles all ready for you to cut! It's reasonable priced at only $12.50 for the class...so hurry before Thanksgiving day!

If you would like to go directly to the store to purchase the class and get access click here!

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie
Exclusive Designer for Paperthreads

Do you like clips?

I'm placing my Thanksgiving clips in the group for you to download, they will be there for at least twenty-four hours...you guys know me...I forget to get them down!!! Well let's just say I get so darn busy!!!!!

So don't forget to get the files and if you want to join my group to receive free files when I remember to upload them or get news on my classes go to the yahoo button and sign up there.

I want to remind you the group is only for this information and my free files, I just can't start anything more at this time.

You guys are way to cool and patient with me!

Thank you so much!

Carrie

Where has Carrie been?

I am finally, feeling good...YEAH! Still coughing but feeling like I'm going to make it! Today I brought our fourth family member to the doctor, Kristen and she is the only one who wasn't diagnosed with the pneumonia that was sick.

Our pediatrician and staff felt so sorry for us! She looked in Julie's files at our first visit with her and that was back on October 12th. I missed out on so much....visiting the pumpkin patch with the family, Scott took all the kids so I could sleep. Then I missed out on trick or treating. I did make them take my camera! So I do have pictures to share and will have them at the end of my post here.

I just looked at the Paperthreads newsletter it is totally AWESOME!!!!!! I hope you have signed up for it! Every month it will be issued with articles to help you in using your machines to scrapbooking techniques! Free files before they are released for you to download. And much more I can't tell! So sign up now if you haven't done so lately. Here's the link NEWSLETTER.
If you were signed up for it before the switch to the new server you need to sign up again because those emails were lost. Believe me a few moments of your time will be well worth it...so don't delay!

Now, my yahoo group...This group was created mainly to distribute free files and make announcements on my upcoming classes. I don't see that I will open up the group for sharing other information since we do have the forum at Paperthreads to learn from and share your creative files there. Now that I am feeling better I will be putting more files up for you to download starting tomorrow, Novemeber 13th.

Here are some of our little trick or treaters...and big ones! Jason came over with Brian's help and took the little ones out for us...aren't they sweet! I just love my boys!

Pumpkin Patch

ONE MORE ANNOUNCEMENT!

For those who have signed up for my class you can enter the classroom now, it's open. Just go to the forum and scroll all the way down you will then see Carrie's Classes enter there and start at my Welcome to my classroom. I will have techniques up by the end of the weekend and more colored illustrations but you can start downloading all of your die-cuts and instructions now...have fun!

Carrie

CLASSES IN SESSION!

Wow where did this week go! The class is almost all posted....whew and just in time as they will open today. I am so very excited about the class opening today with new instructions, illustrations, color coded chart and a shopping list that I have put up for my students to download. This class is so much more together than my first!!! I'm just dancing with JoY!
I put the album and all of it's pages up in the gallery for you to view , just in case you want a closer look.

Have you heard about the new improved NEWSLETTER from Paperthreads? You need to subscribe. You are just going to love all of the tips, tutorials, freebies and read who won a prize for their submission to the gallery, it's a great way to stay informed with all that' s going on at the Paperthreads store. Just click on the word Newsletter to subscribe!

New files for Thanksgiving went into the store this week, I just love clips they are so much fun t
to add to your pages. You will get five die-cuts ready to cut. A turkey, pumpkin, maple leaf, pilgrim hat & the title "pies" are all included in my Thanksgiving clips file.

If you sign up for my class three of these clips are apart of the album and that's a fantastic deal for all that you will receive when signing up! The class is only $12.50


Another file that went into the store this week is my Turkey Time file, a great embellishment to add to a layout of your roasted turkey. This one is also included in the class!


We can't forget to give thanks and that's what this file is all about!
It's a nice file that cuts so smooth! You can use the mat for the title "Give Thanks" or just use the title. It's a great embellishment for a page that you can document all of the things you are thankful for. This file is also included in my album! The files retail for $2.29 each.

Here's a peek at some more titles, embellishments that are included in my class!

You can read more about my classes by clicking the link above.


Ok so I'm off to prepare more files and now that I'm finished with my Thanksgiving files I can move on to my Christmas files which I can't wait to share what I have made. And my next album is in the makings! I just love this!

Thank you for all of your input, through emails and post!

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie
Exclusive Designer & Teacher for Paperthreads

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