2009 May | Josee Smuck-Stampin’ Up! Canada Demonstrator

May, 2009

This is serious stuff! (and fun too!)

I’m so excited!!! In case you’re not aware, the new catalogue is coming out July 1st with tons of new stamps AND my favourite section: "The accessories!"

I just want wait to see it and apparently demonstrators don’t have to wait much longer! We are able to get our complimentary copy much earlier than normal…starting June 1st, we are able to order it and it will be in my hot little hands 7-10 days later!!! Yippppeee!!!

So, what does this mean for you? Well, a couple of things really!

1) I’ll be able to better organize and prepare my open house and classes

2) You have the chance to join this month for only $99 and also get to order yours on June 1st! Ready to join the fun as a demonstrator? Click here for more info! OR check out more info here about my Demonstrator Information night on May 25th

WARNING: June 1st will be a very important date!!! The "Last Chance Stamp Sets" list will be out listing all the stamps that will no longer be available in the new July catalogue. On the same day we will have the Retiring ACCESSORIES list. The accessories will only be availabe while supplies last...so, you’ll want to order them ASAP. Your best bet will be to order them directly online to ensure they don’t sell out. This is really important for those of you who love our In Colors. These will sell out quickly…so, make sure you get your ink refills and cardstock you need!

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Scallop Circle Dress Card

Want to see the second card we made at my Stamp Club this month? I was completely inspired by the creative Patty Bennett:

This card is using the Big Shot…check out my Big Shot Tutorials here to see other project you can make!

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FABULOUS FRIDAY FREEBIE: May 15th, 09

Here’s another exciting Blog Candy, Blog Give-Away….or FREEBIE….whatever you call it, it’s a great time to win some FREE STUFF!

From Friday May 15th, 2009 to Thursday May 21st, 2009…

You’ll have the chance to win:

This month’s ONLINE INSPIRATION CLUB project tutorial!

New issues come out around the 12th of each month and if you haven’t subscribed to be a member of my ONLINE INSPIRATION CLUB yet….make sure you check it out here!

How to win:

I will pick one person who is a "fan" of my facebook page as the winner. The winner will be randomnly selected on May 21st, so make sure you go join the fun on my facebook page now!

Good luck!

The lucky winner from the last FRIDAY FREEBIE was…..

Johanne G on May 3rd, 2009 at 7:58 pm Johanne will receive an assortment of Stampin’ Up! Accessories!

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Hinged Card

I started a new stampers club this month and we made two really fun projects! One of the projects we made this fun Hinged card…I love how easy it is to make and it can double as a gift card holder too!

Directions

1. Stamp the greeting on the upper right hand area of the Barely Banana card base using Basic Gray.

2. Create a scalloped edge on the Basic Gray Cardstock using the Scallop Edge Punch. Randomly stamp the circles from Seeing Spots using Basic Gray Classic Ink.

3. Wrap the Apricot Appeal Grosgrain Ribbon around the Certainly Celery cardstock. Tie a knot using the smaller piece of ribbon.

4. Without adhering, line up the Basic Gray Bottom and Certainly Celery Top onto the Barely Banana Base, you should not see any Barely Banana at this point. Mark with a pencil or hold the area where the Celery and Gray overlap. Holding together, punch the hole where your brad will go to create your hinge.

5. Apply Adhesive to the Basic Gray portion only, along the bottom and sides. (Do not add adhesive to the top part!) This will allow the Certainly Celery Hinge to move up and down.

6. Stamp the image using Basic Gray Classic Ink onto the Whisper White Cardstock and colour with Blender Pens and Classic Ink. Colour the inside of the flower with the Chocolate Chip Marker. Adhere to the Certainly Celery & Barely Banana layers.

7. Adhere the stamped image to the front of the card to help keep the hinged portion in place.

Measurements

4 ¼ by 5 ½ for base

4 ¼ by 3 for Top “hinged” portion

4 ¼ by 3 ½ for Bottom with scallop edge
1 ¾ by 2 for stamped image (layers are ¼ larger)

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Stamps: A Flower for all Seasons, Seeing Spots, Curvy Verses

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Certainly Celery, Barely Banana, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Gray Classic, Going Gray, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery Accessories: Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker, Blender Pens, Apricot Appeal Grosgrain Ribbon, Soft Subtles Brads, Scallop Edge Punch, 1/16 inch Circle Punch, Snail Adhesive

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Two new May events!

I have barely recovered from my weekend. I ran in the Where’s Franktown run and I am NOT a runner what so ever. My daughter out ran me the whole time, how sad for me. We ran 5km and about half way through my knee started to hurt…of course I kept going and a few hours after the run I barely could walk. It took about 2 days before I was able to walk properly again. I think before next year’s run I should actually train, don’t you?

I’m getting organized again this week with my business…and I’ve added these two great events to my calendar:

1) Demonstrator Information Night a la Chocolate
DATE: Monday May 25th 7pm RSVP now
COST: Free
WHERE: Josee’s stamping Studio, Kanata
DETAILS: Attend this no-pressure evening where I’ll treat you to some real chocolate and all the information you need to decide whether Stampin’ Up! is right for you! This month you can start your own business for only $99 and this is a "job" you can’t be let go from! Be your own boss and make up your own hours while having a fun and profitable business.

There are many reasons why becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator may be right for you, chocolate just might be one of them!

C is for the cash we earn

H is for the hours we choose to work

O is for the opportunities available

C is for the all-expense paid cruise we can earn each year

O is for the oodles of fun we have

L is for the love of stamping we share

A is for the awards we can earn all the time!

T is for the tax advantages for our families

E is for the self esteem we build

If you’d like to taste some of this low-calorie, low-carb CHOCOLATE, make sure you attend my Information evening or contact me for more information!

Remember, you can join this month for only $99! Don’t wait!

2) Express Card Class
DATE: Tuesday May 26th 7pm
WHERE: Josee’s Stamping Studio
COST: $15 or free with $50 placed that night

DETAILS: Need your "stamping fix", but, don’t have time for a long and detailed class? In this class, you’ll make 3 fun & simple cards or projects in less than 1.5 hours. We’ll be using some great new products from the Occassions Mini! You have the opportunity to get this class for free with a $50 order from the catalogue!

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Sunshine Garden Class Kit by Mail

I’m excited to be able to offer my first Class kit by mail. You’ll receive the instructions AND supplies you need to create this one-of-a-kind card set using Stampin’ Up!’s Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin’ Kit.

With 12 different cards in fresh, spring colours and a beautiful clear box to package them in, these would make a wonderful gift for a friend, loved one, or just for yourself! Your class Kit by Mail will come packaged in a 12" x 12" craft keeper and will include all the cardstock, designer paper, ribbon and accessories you need to make these projects, as well as Stampin’ Dimensionals.

You will need to provide: a Basic Black ink pad, a greeting set, adhesive (such as Snail adhesive) to assemble your cards, a paper piercer and foam mat (or a large needle) and a personal paper trimmer. Stamp-a-ma-jig is optional. (Please let me know if you would like to add these items to your order!)

Cost: $36
Postage: $10 in Ontario; $13 other areas of Canada

After payment is received, you will be emailed the Step-by-Step instructions with photos, which show you how to make your projects.

Deadline to order is May 21st. I will order the products to create the class kits on May 22nd. Please allow 10-14 days from this date for me to ship out the kits.

This class kit is not available for purchase to other Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators.

Supply List

• Stamps: Short and Sweet
• Inks: Basic Black
• Paper: Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin’ Kit, Whisper White CS
• Accessories:Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Whisper White envelopes, paper snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Stampin’ Mist, Personal paper trimmer, Stamp-a-ma-jig, paper piercer with foam mat.