September, 2008
Stampin’ Up! Christmas Card Idea #2-Christ Is Born
I completely fell in love with this card while at Founder’s Circle and knew this card would be the first one I showed you! It was created by Dorothy Seatter from Canada. She stamped the flowers on Very Vanilla Cardstock and then used a vellum overlay to emboss the greeting in Gold Embossing Powder. The Riding Hood Red Ribbon and Gold Cording really added a beautiful and elegant touch!
Here’s a side view:
Supplies used to make this project:
| Item Code | Description | Price | Pg. # |
| 111612 | Christ is Born Stamp set | $24.95 | 43 |
| 101650 | Very Vanilla Cardstock | $8.95 (40 sheets) |
163 |
| 101856 | Vellum Cardstock | $7.75 (20 sheets) |
166 |
| 111836 | Riding Hood Red Classic Ink | $6.25 | 162 |
| 102283 | Versmark Ink Pad | $9.50 | 193 |
| 100901 | Versamarker | $3.95 | 193 |
| 109129 | Gold Embossing Powder | $5.75 | 190 |
| 100005 | Heat Tool | $33.95 | 190 |
| 111365 | Riding Hood Red Tafetta Ribbon | $9.25 | 187 |
| 109867 | Gold Elastic Cord (available Oct. 1) | $5.95 | 23 (Holiday Mini) |
Here’s a picture of what the set looks like:
Isn’t it a gorgeous card? I hope you enjoyed this card idea!
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Hugs, Josee
More about Founder’s….
I just can’t get over how perfect our week in St. George was. The weather was absolutely perfect and I had such a fabulous time!
Here are some hightlights:
Unlimited candy in the Hospitality Room. We were able to come in anytime and fill up the adorable little silver buckets with any type of candy we wanted. I’m all about the "Jelly Bellies"! This room was also used as a room to sit, relax and chat; for make and take’s and for the Pyjama Party and Business Share! 
On our first full day, a bunch of us took part in an AWESOME Jeep tour! It was so beautiful and I was excited to get some great pictures. (Amy Celona, Stacie Clark, Michelle Weinmann, Michelle Rahal, Julie Salva, Joann Wiemers, Dawn Raspas, Me and Georgia Giguere)
Amy Celona & I
Dinner out with Friends: Karen Duke, Dorothy Seatter & Amy Celona
At the Pyjama Party/Business Share we were treated to some Root Beer floats and some yummy snacks!
We visited the Kanab Manufacturing Plant where we got to meet the wonderful staff who create and package the stamps! We got a chance jump in and cut and package some stamps-it was alot of fun to see how they’re made. Here’s a photo of Shelli Gardner and I.
We attended Huckleberry Finn, a spectacular outdoor show at Tuacahn. I also met a new friend on the bus ride there…Hi Missy!
Here’s a photo of all the Canadians who earned this Incentive Trip. This photo was taken at a Golf Course where we got to watch an outdoor movie. Here’s a fun tid-bit: This is the location that High School Musical was filmed.
(Top Row: Marlayne, Hardy, Joan Banman Cristo, Dorothy Seatter, Caroline Lebel, Christy Harsch, Kristina Koch, Kari Metzger, Linsday Mahon; Bottom Row: Me, Karen Duke, Melanie Secretan, Laura Robinson, Nancy Gauthier)
At the Movie Night, Stampin’ Up! had pizza’s, drinks, popcorn and candy… all with lovely banners made with our Big Shot and some of our Designer Series Paper. Just as the movie started and the sun went down…the BATS CAME OUT! They were flying around us for about 20 minutes! Yikes!
Well, I could go on and on about Founder’s Circle Trip…but, I’ll just finish by saying: "BEING A DEMONSTRATOR IS AWESOME!" I have truly been blessed with a great business that has not only benefited my family financially, but, has also brought me friends all over the world!
I’ll be starting to share some great Christmas Cards again this week! Make sure you come back for more!!!
Josee
Gifts Galore! I am truly SPOILED!
I returned from Founder’s Circle (a retreat earned by the top demonstrators) on Sunday night with a suitcase that nearly wouldn’t shut! I got to make some new friends (Hi Missy), spend time with Shelli Gardner and some of her amazing employees and enjoy the very picturesque St. George, Utah! While there, Stampin’ Up! showered us with lovely "Pillow Gifts". I thought I’d share the gifts we got this past week just to show you how spoiled we really were!
Each one of us was welcomed by our very own name plaque on our doors! This made it very handy to find our friends! The whole Hotel was filled with Stampin’ Up! demonstrators…it was nice to be able to have our very own "place!"
A new make up bag…which was filled with a new stamp set, some ink pads and a roll of lovely ribbon! .jpg)
A pen and note book set to take notes at our Pyjama Party and Business Share night!
A lovely new monogram necklace!
A sweet wallet that matches our lovely pink purse we received before Founder’s Circle..jpg)
AND lastly a snuggly pink blanket!
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It’s almost feels like it’s too much doesn’t it? NAH….it’s the perfect amount! 
More to come about Founder’s tomorrow!
Hugs, Josee
Time to sign up for…
Registration is still open for:
1) Christmas Card Class-October 1st 7pm
I still have spots for this class…but not for long! Register early to ensure you can come! If you pre-pay for this class, you’ll get a free gift! Click logo below for more info and to prepay!
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(Please note, I will be away from September 17-21st, if you send me an email…I will be catching up when I get back.)
Have a great stamping day! Josee
Stampin’ Up! Christmas Idea #1-Simply Snowmen
I’m getting ready to go to St. George, Utah for the Stampin’ Up! Founder’s Circle Trip next week…I can’t wait! I’ll join about 100 of the Top Demonstrators from both US and Canada for a half week of pampering, stamping and sharing ideas! It’s really NOT a work trip…it’s all about fun! Part of what we do each year is a PJ party where we will have a card swap! I had to make 135 Christmas cards to swap with the other demonstrators! (So, that means I’ll come home to share 135 different and awesome Christmas cards!)
I’ll of course be displaying them all at my Christmas Card Class-if you’re intending on coming, make sure you go register as it’s filling up fast! Find the registration for this class HERE. Please note, if you prepay for this class, you’ll get a free gift…so make sure you go register now!
I got this idea from a RAK I received from Dawn Raspas and just new I had to re-create it with Christmas stamps! I made the cards using 3 different colours schemes because I wanted to use the colours I had on hand and didn’t have enough to make them all the same! Which do you like better? I can’t decide! 
Here’s a closeup of the Snowmen
Dimensions for these cards:
Backing: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Insert-outer layer: 4" x 5 1/4" (This layer just slips under the belly band and is held up by the slit punch)
Insert-inner layer: 3 3/4" x 5"
Belly Band: 1" x 8 1/2"
Other Recommended Stamp Sets for this card
(picked to fit inside 1 1/4" circle punch):
Deer Friends-level 2 Hostess Set; pg. 20 Earn free with $395 workshop
111694 Spotlight on Christmas (Joy stamp) $26.95 pg. 33
111690 Snow Swirled (Med. Snowflake) $29.95 $25.46 on sale till Oct. 11th pg. 32
110386 Snow Burst $23.95 pg. 34
110384 Season of Joy $31.95 pg. 34
110375 Merry & Bright (snowman) $17.95 pg. 37
Supplies used to make this project:
| Item Code | Description | Price | Pg. # |
| 111712(hostess) | Window Dressing | FREE | 22 Level 3 hostess set-get it free by hosting a $655+ party) |
| 109397 | All Holidays Stamp Set | $37.95 | 142 |
| 108340 | Round Tab Punch | $19.95 | 188 |
| 104388 | Slit Punch | $7.50 | 188 |
| 104403 | 1 1/4" Circle Punch | $19.95 | 188 |
| 104401 | 1 3/8" Circle Punch | $19.95 | 188 |
| 109043 | Scallop Circle Punch | $19.95 | 188 |
| 101650 | Very Vanilla Cardstock | $8.95 (40 sheets) |
163 |
| 102514 | Creamy Caramel CS | $6.50 | 164 |
| 101341 | Close to Cocoa CS | $6.50 | 164 |
| 102030 | Ruby Red CS | $6.50 | 164 |
| Stampin’ Write Markers |
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I’m really looking forward to going next week for some well needed relaxation! AND I hope the ladies like my card! I can’t wait to see what I get back! I’m positive they’ll be lots of great ideas I can share with all of you!
Have a great stamping day! Josee
p.s. Notice I said…Christmas Idea #1-that is a hint of more to come!!!
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Have a great stamping day! Josee
