I have to admit that my family and I are super excited, we are 2 days away from leaving for DISNEY!!! This will be our first time there and best of all…2 of us are completely FREE since this is an earned trip with Stampin' Up!

PLUS two days after we get back, WE GET OUR NEW HOUSE!!! It'll be so great to finally unpack our stuff, right now all our things are in 2 storage lockers and we've been staying with family since the beginning of March. The first thing I'm unpacking is my stamping stuff!!!

The cards I am sharing today are 4 of the 5 that we made at my last card class. (I don't know where my 5th picture went?!)

My monthly card class is always the 2nd Friday of the month…if you're from Ottawa, make sure you join in on the fun!!!

I've updated my FULL CLASS CALENDAR, CLICK HERE TO SEE IT!

I also have a CLUB OPTION for my card class, all you have to do is commit to coming and putting in a min. $25 order per month and you'll get special prizes and hostess benefits!! Let me know if you want to join club!

REMINDERS:

1. Summer Smooches pre-order ends April 30th- click here
2. Occasions Mini Catalogue ends April 30th- click here
3. Join Stamp set of the Month Club- click here  May stamp set: A Word for You #120528
4. Stamp with Me- click here
5. Free Gift with EVERY online order – click here
6. Earn Jo Jo Points with your online order over $50 to earn FREE stamps – click here
7. RETIRING PRODUCTS – click here  Some products up to 70% off and accessories are "while supplies last"…so hurry, hurry, hurry!!!

Stampin' UP! released it's Retiring Accessories list today and there;s so many great products on there that you are going to want before they're gone!!!

Some are even up to 70% discounted from the regular price. WOW!! You know those will go fast!

Don't forget that Retiring Accessories are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST ONLY…so make sure you…

HURRY

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while supplies last

available until May 31st

All Stampin' Up! classes will be held in Stittsville, Ontario

Hope you can join me!

Friday May 11th- Cupcakes & Cards Class  RSVP

At this monthly class, we'll be making 5 simple and lovely seasonal cards and projects! It's a great way to enjoy and Girls Night Out and build your stash of cards.

Make cards; Have fun; Enjoy the yummy cupcakes & coffee bar; Music & more! 

DATE: Friday May 11th, 7pm

Class Fee: FREE with a $30+ order placed that night OR pay a $20 flat fee!

Club Members: Join for 10 months and attend for FREE with a min. $25 order. PLUS you'll share in the hostess benefits. Contact me to join club

Thursday May 17th- Try It Thursday Class RSVP

Come to this fun class where I'll feature a NEW PRODUCT each month! You'll get to try them out and make 3 amazing new projects each month!

May Featured Product: Simply Scored

 DATE: Thursday May 17th, 7pm

Class Fee: FREE with the purchase of the featured product(s) OR pay $15

Saturday May 26th- Mommy & Me Cards & Tea RSVP

Every child deserves some special time with MOM, and this your perfect chance to do something special with your child!  

We will be making birthday cards using the Party Animal Kit that will be perfect for your child to give out to their friends!

 DATE: Sat. May 26th, 2pm

Class Fee: $30 and includes 1/2 of the Party Animal Kit + the "It's your day" greeting stamp set!!! Basically you are paying for your supplies and get the class for FREE!

You will get to take home the remainder of your kit so you child can make more cards!

(Age Recommended: 5+…this class is recommended for children who will be able to sit and craft for at least 45-60 minutes.)

Looking for another type of class or want to schedule a PRIVATE class or party with some friends?! Contact me at josee@stampingjo.com 

It’s that time of year again–out with the old and in with the new.

Stampin’ Up! has announced the list of retiring stamp sets. It's quite big, so you might want to take a minute and mark up a catalogue… and make your wish list!

The last day to order these stamp sets is May 31st!

To help you and I have some ways to make it easier… each list is available in a few ways.

And don't forget, when you order online with me, you'll receive a FREE GIFT!!! 

DISCONTINUING STAMP SETS:
CLICK HERE to download the PDF version (in the order sets appear in the catalogue)
CLICK HERE to download the sortable Excel file
CLICK HERE to view a ‘visual’ of the sets IN MY ONLINE STORE and purchase them

DISCONTINUING ACCESSORIES:
To be announced April 25th

This month, Stampin' Up! is giving EVERYONE an opportunity to pre-order some FUN new products found in the next catalogue!! AND two of the products are ONLY available this month- the fabric brads and the Decor Stencil are exclusive to this promotion and will not be available after April 30th.

The cute little set, Bright Blossoms, is just SO fun and perfect for bright, colourful cards! 

The Summer Smooches Designer Paper is so bright and cute and wonderful, I know it will be a favourite of mine.

Fabric Buttons, Fabric, a new PURSE die, ribbon, a Decor Elements Stencil…just look at all those yummy things! 

Make sure you don't miss the opportunity to order yours!

Click here for the colour flyer

Summer Smooches Products

You can purchase all the items individually by clicking on their items number OR purchase the Summer Smooches Product Share below!

Summer Smooches Product Share $24

 {Available in April 2012 only}

Summer Smooches Product Share includes:

• 12 sheets of 6×6 Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper
• 2.25 yards of Daffodil Delight Seam Binding
• 12 Summer Smooches Fabric Brads
• 36 Brights Designer Buttons 
• Postage to get it to your house!
   

To order this share, send me an email at josee@stampingjo.com with:

I'm super excited to announce a new product launched from Stampin' Up!…The Simply Scored Diagonal Plate! The Diagonal Plate fits securely on the base of the Simply Scored scoring tool and is perfect for scoring one of a kind envelopes, boxes, and more.  It’s the must-have companion to your Simply Scored scoring tool.

Check out the video below featuring Donna Griffith from the Stampin' Up! Home Office, as she shows how to use the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.

Features:
~ Sits on top of the Simply Scored base 
~ Held securely in place by rubber pads on the back of the plate * Has etched grooves every 1/8"
~ Can score any size card stock up to 12" x 12" 
~ Includes instructions for creating common envelope sizes

To order the Diagonal Plate and Coordinating products click on products codes below:

125586  Simply Scored Diagonal Plate

122334  Simply Scored 

125625  Simply Scored Place Markers

Reminders

1) LIKE ME on Facebook and you'll get a FREE 22 page Class Tutorial!!!
2) FREE Tutorial of the Month with any online order! Check it out now
3) Earn Jo Jo Points for orders over $50 online
4) Join the Stamp Set of the Month Club   More info
5) Sign up for an upcoming CLASSES….we are going to be stamping with NEW Occasions Mini Products!!!!
6) Sale-A-Bration is now on-you can join Stampin' Up! for only $150 WOW….check out the details!

Create & Keep Simply Sent Card Kit Class by Email

With the Create & Keep Simply Sent Card Kits you can enjoy the personal touch of handmade cards, even if you don’t have a lot of time. Join me and make 10 all-occasion cards in a coordinating box with dividers. You’ll be amazed how quickly you can create beautiful cards, and keep them organized in style for later!

February 2012 Stamp set of the Month Club

Join the club; Join the FUN!

Do you struggle coming up with ideas?
Do you live too far to attend my classes & events?
Do you enjoy stamping in your PJ's in the comfort of your own home?

Then the STAMP SET OF THE MONTH CLUB is for YOU!

February's stamp set will be MOUTHWATERING:

Join by February 15th and you'll receive this stamp set (cling) PLUS 3 hand-stamped cards using this set!

Here's how the club works:
Every month you will get a new cling stamp set in the mail along with three finished cards to help inspire you.

Each month will be like Christmas…you'll receive your stamp set and 3 card samples! If you don't like the monthly stamp set or already have it – no problem, you just substitute one at the same price! 

How much fun would it be to get this package instead of bills? 

Here's the details:

• Each month you pay $40 and you will get a stamp set valued between $17.95 and $24.95  That cost includes your stamp set (cost plus tax/shipping), three finished samples and postage.  
• Some months you'll get some accessories or other goodies in your package as well.
• You commit to the club for a period of eight months.  
• One of your eight months you get to pick an additional hostess stamp set of your choice.

Click here for more information

Happy comments: 
"I just wanted to let you know that I received my package in the mail…I want to Thank-you for everything.  The new holiday mini, The 3 beautiful cards that you sent me & The Pennant Parade stamp set….I LOVE IT!!!!" Janey

I felt like it was christmas, opening up my stamp of the month package. The included cards are beautiful, and the extra embellishments are so cute.

Thank you so much! Oona

Good morning friends!!! I have some exciting news….HOT off the website this morning…..Nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items are being added to the Online Store at discounts up to 80% off retail–while supplies last!

If you love PUNCHES, you'lll find tons of old-style punches to choose from!!!

Go to the store now before all the good stuff runs out!!!

Here are 3 amazing deals that I quickly saw!

 #117159  Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper
This 12×12 paper will be amazing to scrapbook all your Holiday Memories!

$4.99  Reg. $12.50

 # 121780  Love Impressions Specialty Designer Series Paper
Perfect for Valentine's Day cards and treats!

$5.99   Reg. $14.95

#121788 Medallion Medley Simply Sent Kit
$5.99  Reg. $14.99 WOW!!!

Quick & Easy Card kit…makes 8 cards!!!

Go check out the clearance rack here!!   
TIP:  ToTo view all Clearance Rack items at once…look on the top right where is says "Show: 8" and click the drop down arrow and select ALL!

Remember that for every $50 you spend, you'll receive JO JO Points and you'll receive the Tutorial of the Month!!!

  We had a mini photo session with Lindsay from http://CreativePhotojournalism.com. She did an amazing job and I was able to select one of the group photos for this year's photo card! I ordered my photo cards through Stampin' Up! this year using My Digital Studio and I just can't wait to receive them!

Hope you are all doing well, I'll be back soon with samples to show you, I promise…PLUS I have a few ideas up my sleeve…so come back to check out what's coming up!

Before I go, here's my….

'Tis the season to shop at home and SAVE! As my gift to you, you will get free shipping on all orders over $60. You can order for yourself or for those on your gift list.

Don't want that dud gift again this year? Let your friends and family know about the sale, forward them your WISHLIST & you'll be sure to get the PERFECT GIFT this year!

Recommended date to receive your order before Christmas is Dec. 8th. Gift Certificates can be given for items that will not be received by Christmas!

PLEASE email  or phone in your orders as the Online Ordering system cannot recognize my personal sale. Sale until Dec. 15th.

Happy Shopping!

Details
This sale is a perfect way to kick off your holiday shopping and best of all you can shop from the comfort of your own home in your PJ's if you choose!!!

The sale is from Monday Nov. 21st to Wednesday Nov. 30th and you can take advantage of it by shopping through MY STORE  or just email me or calling me with your order!

NOTE: discounted prices will only show up at check out. You can download flyer here to see the amazing deals!