May, 2008
Basket of Goodies + Free Tutorial
As promised here’s the second tutorial just for you! These little baskets were so fun to make. I used this project for my stampers clubs this month and each one turned out uniquely beautiful as each used different Designer papers. We created this project as a Mother’s Day idea, but, it would also make a great Teacher Gift for the end of the year.
Here are 3 different versions of this adorable Basket!


BONUS: To create this basket yourself- click here for the Step-by-Step Tutorial!
Josee
Fun with “Girlfriends!”
My oldest Daugher is turning 8 tomorrow…can you believe it? It feels like just yesterday she was an adorable baby girl and now she’s 8!!! Do you ever feel like life goes too fast? She’s such a wonderful girl and I can’t believe she’s grown up so much! We decided to have her party with friends next weekend at Art Mad in Stittsville. It’s an art store where the girls will get to make their own canvas painting. To top it off, the store will then take a scan of their art and transfer it to T-Shirts for each child. I can’t wait to see what they all create.
The invite we created was inspired by a card on Splitcoaststampers using the Girlfriends stamp set. This set retired a while back, but, I kept it knowing we’d get lots of use out of it as it’s so darn adorable!

Kyla even did the stamping and colouring herself!!! Who knows, maybe she’ll be a demonstrator one day!
Too bad she’s too young- this month would have been great for her to join with our Starter Kit special! If you’re way over 8 years old and have thought of joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator, make sure you check out my information page or attend my demonstrator information night!
Have a Happy Stamping Day!
Josee
I need your help-Winner!
Thanks to everyone for their lovely comments and suggestions. The winner of a handstamped gift is: Patty from http://www.pattykins.com/
Patty, please send me your mailing address for a special gift from me.
BTW, the gift sent will be featured in my Tutorial later this weekend!
Josee
Shake It Card & Tutorial!!!
Missed me? I know I’ve missed all of you in Blog World. I can’t believe how fast time flies. Seems like forever since I’ve had a chance to blog.
I’ve been so busy getting ready for my upcoming Stampin’ Girls Convention for demonstrators, I’ve hardly had time to do anthing else. I just can’t wait till May 30th where all the preparation will finally pay off. It takes me months to get ready for this event. I am so excited to have my business coach, John Sanpietro from Stamping is my Business, come WOW us with all of his tips and ideas! If you’re a demonstrator and have never checked him out-you really should! He’s done wonders for my business!
Can I WOW you by my new accomplishment? lol- last weekend I did a 5 km run with my soon to be 8 year old daughter. Ok, so we didn’t run the whole thing-but, my goal was to FINISH without dying and I DID IT!!! We even got a medal at the end!!! (Ok, everyone who finished got one, but, I was still proud-hee, hee).
Since I’ve neglected all of you for a while, thought I’d share something extra special!!! This is a project that I created for my stamp club this month. I got the idea from Danielle Lounds from Fat Cat Stamper. I loved her card and simplified it a bit to do with my club.

BONUS: For a step by step tutorial on how to make this card- click here!
Hope you like it!
I have another tutorial to share with you in the next couple of days! So, make sure you come back for a visit!
Have a fantastic weekend!!! Josee
I need your help!
I’d like to improve my blog and am looking for some suggestions and comments on:
What makes you go back to read a stamping blog?
What kind of features do you like? (Eg. guest bloggers, challenges, etc)
What kind of theme days do you like? Or do you like them at all?
What would you suggest I do differently on my blog?
I’m open to amy suggestions! Anyone who posts a comment by Friday May 9th at noon will get a chance to win a special hand-stamped gift from me!
Thanks for taking time to help me improve my blog!
Have a great day! Josee
NEW Class: Scrapbook a One of a Kind Wall Hanging
What a great way to honour National Scrabook Month in this fun class by using a Scrapbooking kits to create your One of a Kind Wall Hanging! 
With Father’s Day next month, this would be a great gift for Dad or Grampa!
You will have your choice of making a "boy" wall hanging (uses the Crew Kids Boy Simply Scrappin’ Kit) or a "girl" wall hanging (uses the Crew Kids Girl Simply Scrappin’ Kit).
When: Tuesday, May 27th at 7pm
Where: My House
Who: You and your friends. If you live too far away to attend, you can take this class through the mail.
Optional: Mom ‘n Me class-for kids over 7
What: You pick if you’d like to make the boy wall hanging OR the girl wall hanging.
Cost: $35 each (plus postage if needed). You can choose to make 2 wall hangings for $60.
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 12th
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
(please bring your adhesive to all classes or let me know to have one ordered for you)
Coming to Class or Picking up to-go Class: ($35 for 1 Kit / $60 for 2 Kits)
1 kit-
2 kits- ![]()
Stampers Club or Demonstrator Price: ($30 for 1 Kit / $55 for 2 Kits)
Not local? Order the Class to go (price includes $11 Express Postage)
1 kit ($46)-
2 kits ($71)-
CANADA ONLY-sorry
Recommended Items to bring to class: (please let me know if you’d like to order any of these items)
SNAIL Adhesive (please let me know if you need one)
Tombow Multi-purpose liquid glue
Paper Snips or scissors
Paper Cutter
Crop-a-dial (only if you own one)
3/16" corner rounder (only if you own one)
This class is great for stampers of all levels–beginners to advanced. Hope you can come! Josee












