Candice Carpenter

You're Invited!!

...To the Teresa Collins Designs Blog Launch! Today Teresa released her new TCD blog featuring all of her new products and ideas designed by herself and her design team...which i am happy to be a part of!! Take a much needed blog break today and peruse the photo albums of inspiration. This will be a blog you will want to check out daily. This blog will be a constant party featuring guest design team bloggers, new product samples, giveaways and more!!

This blog will be filled with inspiration from the TCD 2010 Design Team... Stephanie Ackerman, Camille McClelland, Jamie Harper and Jana Wilson!  I am so flattered to be in a group like this. Our goal this year - to inspire you!!

Thank God for Fabulaous Friends

Just when we needed it most, a bunch of our scrapbook friends came over to celebrate our friend Brenda's birthday and Valentine's Day. Mom made this DELICIOUS pasta dish and all brought a side, cocktail or dessert item to share. We laughed so hard we cried. Mom and i soooo needed it. Thanks to my beautiful, adorable friends. 

 

I'm loving the Olympics! I have been doing some speed scrapbooking while watching...now if i can just find my camera battery charger i will take some photos of them and share!! Off to bed...i have to do my hair before i go to work super early tomorrow...ugh. Tomorrow cannot be another ponytail day...or can it?

Valentines for 2010

As with any loss, the first day was not easy. We decided to stick together today...we decorated and crafted...some brightly colored Valentine's for our dear friends. Don't you just love this yummy Anna Griffin line?!! The Red Bee is out of most of the embellishments as we are so close to the big day, but i did see almost all the papers in stock for your last minute greetings of love. 

 

 

(just realized my bow fell of the card above before i snapped the pic! sweet little pink velvet bow...where art thou?)

Happy Valentine's Day to all of my sweet, loving blog readers!! These valentine's are for you!

You will be missed...

We had a tough day. Today we put to sleep the most loved dog in the world. He was so much to so many...it almost scares me how much we loved him.

Theodore, we miss you so much. It was so hard to say goodbye today. So, so hard. You had us wrapped around your little, white paw. The only satisfaction we have now is the picture of you, Rexy and Jessie all playing together in heaven. No more pain, no more shots. Just squeaky toys and pizza bones now. Thank you for the laughs and the love...barking at the dishwasher and thinking you were capable enough to take on the vacuum cleaner...your absolute fascination with the garden hose and sprinklers...your ability to destroy a plush animal in merely seconds...your need for cuddling...your honest, brown eyes...you were such a gift. You will be missed. We will always love you.

Valentine Scrappers

We just had our big BEE MINE crop this past saturday at The Red Bee...so fun! And so full of all those yummy valentine sweets...we certainly pampered ourselves.

 

 

Next up, the National Scrapbook Day Fiesta Crop!

 

Also, NSD Siesta Cruise registration will soon be coming to a close. We have a wonderful group together to far and things are looking very exciting! If you would like to cruise with us, i suggest you sign up asap because i heard the price of the cruise will be raised in the next few days by $95! The room availibility is looking slim and we want you to join us!

20 layout class, free scrap time, Mexico, Catalina...5 days of cruising...all for $411.70! You just can't beat that. Please email me if you have questions. :-)

GO HERE FOR CRUISE DETAILS!

Valentine Projects Revisited: Part Two

Remember these from last year? Some of my most favorite cards...one of my most favorite classes at Paris to the Moon!

and then there's one of my most favorite banners...my valentine banner which i taught at Melrose Vintage in Arizona!

I have some new valentines to share with you tomorrow! Have a great Monday!

Valentine Projects Revisited: Part One

Here are a few Valentine projects i shared on my blog over the past few years...it's like falling in love again.

 

 

 

Family Banner Class

Join me to make this sweet Family Banner using some of Teresa Collin's new papers and layovers! This banner has a hint of pink and goes great with spring decor! Her classic designs make for a perfect banner that can match your home year round.

When: Sunday, February 28

Where: The Red Bee, Tustin, CA

Time: 2-5pm

Price: $27

Please bring: Paper trimmer, scissors, brown chalk ink pad, double sided tape, zip dry, glue dots and pop dots.

This afternoon of crafting will be relaxing and inspirational. We will finish the banner in class while enjoying some special cupcakes, punch and laughter.  Call 714-838-1200 to sign up!

Queen of Hearts

Don't bogart the love potion, my fiend! Share the season of love with friends and family by decorating! I absolutely love decorating. It's my favorite thing to do...it's a great way for me to get creative with what i have...you don't always need to g out and spend gads on new decor...i just walked around the house and looked for anything red, pink and white and then tied it all in with what i did have set aside for V-day. I picked up some heart doilies at The Red Bee along with some sweet candies and candles and craft supplies...and viola!

 

Do you see that ADORABLE clown cookie jar??! My dear friends Valerie, Cynthia and Jenny got that for me in Omaha when the went to Silver Bella. I mean...like this might be the cutest thing i've ever seen! Ah! And it folds in to Valentine's Day very nicely i think. I can't wait for that jar to hold cotton balls in my first baby's circus themed room. :-) 

I got that fabulous pink honeycomb you see in the back of each shelf at Paris to the Moon in Costa Mesa. And my friend Cheri Berri gave me a book of valentine's a few years ago...well i popped them all out and displayed them all over the place. The really made the display. Thanks Cheri for the LOVE! A little always goes a long way.

Well, i'm drafting a few more posts that will release over the next week or so with some more Valentine inspiration...some new crafts i have made for this year and then revisiting the old, but oh-so-good. Have a great day!!

Oh, one last thing i want to share...Lauren at The Red Bee created this beautiful Valentine necklace kit! It is so beautiful in person and perfect for this month. Pink and red are my FAVORITE colors together so i need little excuse to pick up one of these kits. I just called and there are only 2 left! You can pick one up to make at home or you can come to her Saturday morning Bead and Breakfasts for $5 and she will help you put it together! Love!!

January was nuts!

Does anyone else agree? I feel like 2010 is rushing me...i shall stay calm and carry on.

Although January swooshed right past...i think my hair is still blowing from the swooshing...i did find that the month was filled with many, many enjoyable moments. I would have to say that joining "Team Collins" was the highlight. Working with Teresa's new lines and sharing her success at CHA was wonderful. I cn't wait to see what she's got up her sleeve next!!

 

 

I got to work with the cutest chic ever, Echo. It's the tiniest girl and the largest girl - side by side in pink and black. :-) So cute. Thank you for the fun, sweet girl.

And i am sooo glad i got to see my favorite Debi in the world at CHA. Love you girl!!!

Girls have so much fun...we wear cute necklaces and chunky rings...we scrapbook with damask prints and chandeliers...we get excited about flocked chipboard covers...and we have amazing friends!

I did get to walk the show and do some buying for The Red Bee...oh how i love to shop for scrapbook stuff! The goods will be rolling in shortly!

And i got a new pair of walking shoes the other day...i drove right home and went straight for a walk...i feel so lucky to get to walk in my very own "old town" neighborhood...take a walk with me...

 

 

My FAVORITE healthy restaurant...best salads and BEST chicken enchiladas!

my alma mater...why does it look like the buildings are leaning?? lol

 

Such a wonderful place to stop and take a breather...

My FAVORITE store in old town, Victoria and Co.

And i fell in LOVE with this vintage ring set i saw in an antique store window...i think i'm going to o back tomorrow to see how much it is...you know, just to know. I just think it is so romantic. Look at that beautiful ring box! 

K, tomorrow (actualy today) is my day off and i have SO much planned! Another long walk for sure, some craft store runs, some photography of cuteness around the house, and lot's of LAUNDRY. Oh yeah, and homemade meatloaf!

Happy Wednesday!!