Candice Carpenter

What are you doing the week of National Scrapbook Day 2010??!!

It's National Scrapbook Day and Cinco de Mayo...what better to do than be on a Scrapbook cruise to Mexico & Catalina Island!

What: Scrapbook Cruise with Candice and Echo!!

When: May 3rd- May 7th

Where: LA - San Diego - Ensenada - Catalina - LA

How much: $410 inside cabin - $456 outside cabin

That price includes your room, all your meals, port charges and ALL your SCRAPBOOK CLASSES and make and takes! How can you beat that? !

What will we be making on the cruise? How about we complete an entire 12x12 album?!!!! That's right, we will be making 20 12x12 scrapbook pages on the cruise. All papers will be pre-cut so we can fly through these layouts and also have free crop time! We will also spoil you with sponsored make and takes, goodie bags and more! Layout samples will be in the store for viewing next week and we will upload some peaks onto the blog.

We are confirming our booking this week and i will be letting you know how you can reserve your spot in a few days. Getting a deposit down would be a great gift for a friend or yourself for the holidays!

We are taking an interest list right now. If you would like to be on our list for cruise info updates, please leave a comment here or call us at the store (714) 838-1200. There is limited space and at this price...you will want to hold your spot asap!

The Red Bee is on Etsy!

Check out the exclusive card kit i designed along with a seriously yummy Kissmas Coutndown Calendar kit...all available online and ready to ship! Shop Here!! www.redbee.etsy.com

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

I'm so thankful for a loving, caring and beautiful mom, a fun sister, an incredible husband and a crazy dad. I have a roof over my head, people that love me and happiness in my heart. What more could a girl ask for?! I hope you all had a memorable day. Thank you for your ongoing support and blogland love!

Happy Monday.

It's a new week, a chance to start all over again. For me, it's even a new year as i turned 26 yesterday. I'm looking forward to doing it better. :-)

Sooo...Hello Lovlies! I've gotten a few email about what ink i used on the Holly Jolly book. I used the Chestnut Roam chalk ink by ColorBox. They little cat eye shaped one. And don't forget, the instructions and images of the project are posted here. :-)

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Don't hate me cause i'm giddy...

4 more and that's it!!

I finished all the kitting and found that i have enough for a few more kits. These are my last 4 kits! The Holly Jolly book is officially retiring after these because the living room is officially a DISASTER! lol! So if you were wanting one, they are are up again here.

And FYI...If you purchased a kit on Thursday or Friday last week, yours will be in the mail tomorrow. Thanks gals!

 

 

 

 

I added some goodies to the shop this past weekend. Ribbon by the yard, cupcake liners, pins, glass glitter, ornaments and more. Keep a look out for more charm bracelets by mom coming soon! Happy hump day!

Goodness Gracious Girls!

I am going to be busy all weekend finishing up the Holly Jolly Kits. Some will ship tomorrow morning! Thank you so much for loving this kit!!

Just a quickie to say, THANK you for purchasing!

More Kits!

 

Ok, my little craft lovers! I got sooo many emails about the Holly Jolly book kit...so i aadded some more to the shop! They will all ship Friday so i have the week to get them all put together. Thank you so much for your interest and enthusiasm! You all ROCK!

Go HERE!

Holly Jolly Photo Album Updated & Kits for Sale!

Ok, my sweets, the album has been updated with images and simple instructions. Please email me if you need large size images sent to you.

And, if you would like to pick up one of my extra kits, please do so here! I only have 4. I will be updating the website next week with a few other Christmas goodies, so i will be waiting to ship these kits until November 13th. That way if you would like to add to your order without having to pay extra shipping, you can just email me. As always, feel free to email me if you have any questions about the kit. 

One last note, i would like to THANK Cosmo Cricket for providing some delicious giveaways for my class at The Red Bee! The students loved them! As if Cosmo couldn't be any cute, they are also uber generous. Thank you fine people of Cosmo Cricket for you constant inspiration and graciousness. :-)

Have a wonderful hump day! I'm off to scrap ALL DAY. Yay!

Thank You!

Thank you to those who took my Holly Jolly class today at The Red Bee! I so enjoyed our crafty afternoon and i hope you did too. So, i wanted to let you know that i left the book at the store by accident and will have to update the photo album here on the bloggy tomorrow when i'm back at the store. Look for all the pics tomorrow. Thank you again!

Pic above is of the cupcakes i served...Christmas mushroom cupcakes are always better. :-)

Edited 11/3...photos being edited tonight, added in the morning. Thanks for your patience!

Pumpkin is the theme of the day

Edited: Click on the dessert titles for recipe links! :-)

I'm making the house smell like fall with all the deliciousness i've decided to bake today...and on top of it i'm baking cupcakes for my class tomorrow! See some of my Fall Faves...

PUMPKIN CRUMBLE

 

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

hump day happiness

Wednesdays are always happy days for me because i usually have it off from any kind of work. This past Wednesday was filled with friends, Halloween festivities and fun. 

Started out by scraping with a seriously amazing friend. You know when 2 people just get each other? Thanks for an amazing 3.5 hours of laughter, deary lou.

Took the nephew to Target and we just soaked it all in...you know those Target trips where you look at every*single*thing. I had a cherry icee while he enjoyed whatever the blue flavor was. We left with 2 pumpkins, a movie, a renewed anticipation for the day ahead...and 2 brightly colored tongues.

I'd like to say we did this together...but yeah, like i'm going to hand him the knife. We did giggle while grandma played Monster Mash and plated up some pot roast yumminess...followed by a pumpkin lighting ceremony in front of the house. It really was too good to be true. I loved today. 

Things to be happy about along with some black and white inspiration...

I am so glad my friend Jenny Lor has a blog now. Seeing her a couple times a month (if i'm lucky) just isn't enough...now i get to stalk her on her blog. You should too. She's beyond cute.

Jenny brought something very important to my attention via her new blog...our friend Holly has made the most delicious pillow...my ALL time FAV pillow by Holly! Check it:

Kari shared this link with me...what an insanely beautiful Mad Hatter!

And perfect for you Halloween Friday...some black and white circus freaks images:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Cred

   

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Happy Halloween!

Handmade Mad Hatter

My Mad Hatter costume is complete! I got to wear it to the Halloween event at the Red Bee on Saturday. I purchased a plain top hat at Party City for $9.99...was hoping to find a super tall one but failed...and i embellished it with my stash of feathers, butterflies, flowers, sparkle sprigs, etc.That gorgeous black and white blossom was given to me in a swap from Jen (THANK YOU Jen!!).

 

 

I will try and get a full shot of my outfit...black striped vest, scarf bow tie, tiny hot pink pin striped pedal pushers, pink argyle socks and my flats for comfort...but i think a funky pair of heels would be fantastic!

All i had to buy was the hat and the socks (Target)!

Tricia Gray took these super fun pics...thank you Tricia!!!

It's Friday!!!!!

I'm off today but there is much to do. I have 2 sickies in my life right now...Rory has strep throat and mom has the stomach flu. YUCK. Luckily i have a lot to do today so i am out of the house and busy. I hope they feel better soon!

 

I had to share a gift that mom and i got our friend Cheri for her birthday. I thought to myself, "if i can't own this, a dear friend of mine must!!" and it always feels good buying hand made. I can go visit it at her house. tee hee :-) They do say, it's a good gift if it's hard to give away. I got this seriously delicious pillow at Victoria and Co in the circle. It's one of my fav shops down there...i try and stop in there for a gift every month or so. (sometimes the gift is for myself) She has all these wonderful hand made pillows on sale already! Stop by this weekend and make your couch happy!

 

I made some birthday cards recently too that i thought i'd share with you. I got the Sassafras felt ice cream and cupcakes and Making Memories glitter alpha at The Red Bee, the label sticker are Martha Stewart,the tiny pink alphas at Oasis and the Birthday Banner stamp was an Etsy find here.

 

 

 

And last but not least, i want to share a few SWEEEEEET plushy pin cushions i received from Jen in our Sweet and Sinister Swap! These are black and white and absolutely delectable. Thank you Jen! More to share from the swap soon!  

 

Design Bees Design Team Call!

The Red Bee is in search for a few talented scrapbookers to join our creative design team! Would you like to receive a monthly gift certificate, enjoy an employee discount and shop in exchange for your inspiration? Would you like to bee a part of a fun group of women who all share an insane passion for scrapbooking? If so, we are looking for you! Along with monthly assignments, we have design team challenges, DT monthly product picks and new product fetaures. Bee the first to get your hands on the newest product and enjoy the praise of customers! Interested?? Here's what you need to do...

1. Design a 1 page, 12 x 12 layout using product exclusively sold at The Red Bee. Your layout can bee any theme and can use use any product line, as long as it's sold at the Bee. This is your chance to show us your style. Show us how you use product and what items you enjoy combining.

2. Design a holiday card! Showcase your papercrafting abilities by creating a fun and festive Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas card.

3. Purchase and decorate a small pail or gable box. These are great for gifts and organizing crafty items...inspire us!

Turn in your 3 assignments to a manager at The Red Bee by November 18th, 2009. Please remember to use product sold at The Red Bee on all your designs. Those who do not complete all three assignments will not be considered. If you have questions regarding the DT call and assignments, please email candice@theredbee.com.

We look forward to seeing what you can do!

 

Deadline is November 18!

Welcome to my ghoulish garden...

...butterflies & curled feathers...sinister pumpkins, velvet leaves, & bunny rabbit tails...a Halloween garden banner perfect for any fall tea party. I made this for my sweet swap partner, Jen Day. I shared on the Year of Color Blog, but couldn't resist sharing here too as well.

 

 

 

 

Have fun with your Halloween crafting!

Roger's Gardens a la iPhone

 

 

 

I took pictures of everything so i wouldn't have to spend money i don't have. lol It was a strength exercise of sorts...walking through a wonderland of decor and trying to spend $10 or under. I survived and only spent $6.51. However, regret is setting in...

Halloween Pom Pom Tree...

I'm sharing on the Year of Color Blog this week! Check it out!

Glitterfest and Friend-fest!

Today was a great day off...i shopped at fabulous Glitterfest and then went to a blogger dinner hosted by Jessi!

Glitterfest...OMG. Did not dissapoint! Soooooo many talented vendors...so hard to be broke at an event like this! lol! This vendor event was held at the Elk's lodge in Santa Ana and they room was beautiful. They decorated with painted crow tapestries and black and orange puff balls...glittered signs and decked out entry ways. Over the top! I am so glad i was able to attend and shop this event.  I purchased the yummiest necklace from Kristen Robinson...here i am driving home happily wearing my newest treasure...

I bought that sweet pin from Christine at a previous event. C-U-T-E. I bought something else from Christine's booth today but need to photograph it. Love her stuff!

Then it was home for a nap...then Blogger Dinner at Don Jose! Jessi invited a slew of bloggers...around 20! We had delicious mexican cuisine and tasted margaritas. I hope to snag some pics from other bloggers who attended...i was too busy chatting i guess to take any!  

All in all...a fabulous day with fabulous friends. I am working hard tomorrow on getting some content finished for the year of color blog and also i want to share some swap goodies! I hope everyone had wonderful saturday! Saturday Night Live tonight with Regina Spektor! yay!

I {{HEART}} Doodlebug

Boo!

Got my Doodlebug fix at The Red Bee yesterday...all new Halloween!!! Y-U-M.