Stamping Ideas

Cards, Cards, Cards…and a few reminders!

Hi Friends,

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:

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

Retiring Stamp Set- Flight of the Butterfly

It’s captivating when a butterfly flits about your head and lands lightly on your nose or hand. Similarly, the images in this Two-Step Stampin' set are sure to delight and catch the attention of all who see them.

Dimension was added to this card by adding punched images using our 1” Circle Punch. This easy technique adds depth with little effort!

Supplies:

1 Inch Circle Punch

3/16 Inch Corner Punch

Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad

Butterfly Punch

Flight Of The Butterfly

Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin Pad

Pool Party Classic Stampin Pad

2011 In Color 12 X 12 Textured Card Stock

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin Pad

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

Whisper White 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock

Purchase these supplies here

REMINDER: You can only purchase the Retiring Stamp sets until May 31st, find them here!

Creative Elements card by Jenn Campbell

Hi friends! I can't believe that it's only 6 more sleeps till Christmas. Where does the time go? This weekend was crazy busy! I don't even know what we did for half of it…but, Saturday night we went to see the Canad Inns Winter Wonderland at Red River Exhibition place. You drive through 2.5km to see over 1 million lights. It was really fun. Santa comes to visit all the cars and gives out candy canes to all the kids. I just love all the Christmas events that families can do this time of year.

Sunday was a big bust! Hailey (my 4 year old) had a fever all day and felt lousy AND then Jayden (my 10 year old) got a migraine and suffered with pain and nausea for about 6 hours…poor guy. He gets migraines from me and I feel so bad that he's had to deal with them since he was quite young. Thankfully, he's better and was able to go to school today but Hailey slept in till 11am and still has a fever so she's home for the day watching movies.

Today I thought I'd share a card made by Jenn Campbell that used the Creative Elements stamp set. I love the colours and simplicity!

Stamp Sets: Creative Elements (wood- 1122645 cling- 122647
Paper: Soft Suede 115318, Sahara Sand 121043, Pretty in Pink 100459, Very Vanilla 101650, First Edition DSP 121878
Ink: Pretty in Pink 101301, Soft Suede 115667

To purchase any of these products online, go to my store www.stampingjo.com/store and enter the codes above in the search bar then press "enter".

Reminders:
1) Clearance Rack still on…lots of great products!!!! More info
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 before Dec. 31st and you'll receive a BONUS product in your January package: NEW large Pearl Jewels from the upcoming Mini Catalogue! Hot new product!!! More info

Have you been on my facebook page? I've just started a conversation about Christmas traditions! I'd love to hear yours, go check it out and share your traditions!!!

Advisory Board Card using NEW “Labels Collection Framelits”

The other day, I received this beautiful card in the mail from Stampin' Up! It's an invitation to the AB reunion lunch…isn't it so beatiful?! It's using some NEW products that are going to be in the upcoming Occasions Mini in January. Demonstrators have already been able to place their pre-orders and I received mine on Friday….I can't wait to play with my new TOYS!!

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps: Elements of Style (118611w or 120045c), Chamomile Standard Wheel (avail Jan 2012)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669), Versamark (102283), Early Espresso (119670)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Early Espresso (119686), Very Vanilla (101650), Brushed Gold (102935)
Accessories: Big Shot (113439), Label Collection Framelits (avail Jan 2012), Blossom Party Die (115971), 1-3/4 Circle Punch (119850), 1-1/4" Striped Cherry Cobbler Ribbon (125056), Linen Thread (104199), Gold Embossing Powder (109129), Heat Tool (100005), Stampin' Sponges (101610), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

I can't wait till Leadership 2102…this year we are going to San Antonio, TX….how fun is that?!

Oh Happy Day….The Holiday Mini Catalogue is here!!!

Today's the day…the Holiday Mini is live!!! AND you're going to love all the HOT, NEW products!!!

Now that it's September, it's really time to think about your Christmas cards and gifties!!! There are so many amazing products that I know you'll find the perfect one to suit your needs!

Here are my top 10 faves:

1) Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die #124098
Make fun holiday stockings with paper, fabric, felt, and more! Perfect to accent any holiday craft or gift, or to create a stocking garland! Try accenting your stocking using the Stocking Accents Originals Die. Use with Standard Cutting Pads. Stocking measures 5-1/2" x 4-3/4". Die measures 6" x 8-3/4".

2) Simply Scored #122334
Take the chore out of scoring! The Simply Scored Scoring Tool’s base fits paper or card stock up to 12" x 12" and features score tracks every 1/8". Features two easy-to-read rulers (with inch markings down to 1/8") along top and left side for perfect scoring. (One standard left-to-right ruler and one zero center ruler.) Includes three markers and stylus. Bottom of base has nonmarking
and nonskid feet to secure it on your work areach Base measures Approximately
15-1/8" x 13-1/4" x 1".

3) Stocking Builder Punch #124095
Create your own unique little stockings for gift tags, cards, or scrapbook pages with this builder punch. Coordinates with images in the Stitched Stockings Set and the stocking image in the Gift Givers Set.

4) Stitched Stockings Stamp Set (wood: 123782 cling: 123784)
What better way to deck the halls than with an assortment of festive Christmas stockings? This seven-piece set coordinates with the Stocking Builder Punch to help you create unique gift tags, cards, or scrapbook pages. Set Quantity: 7

5) Winter Wishes Stitched Felt 124108
Exclusive designs and custom coloring make these fun and cozy felt accents perfect adornments for your holiday greeting cards or gifts. Unique designs make it easy to meet any holiday need. 16 pieces total: 4 each of 4 designs.

6) 1" X 8" Cellophane Bag 124134
Narrow cellophane bags perfect for filling with a row of treats, a pencil, or anything! Great for gifts—add a tag or topper you’ve created using any punch or Big Shot die. Adhesive on top keeps everything inside. Each measures 1" x 8". 50 per package.

7) Dazzling Details
This iridescent glitter glue will add dazzling sparkle to any project with less mess! The narrow tip allows for precise application. Nontoxic and acid free. 0.6 oz.

8 ) Mini Jingle Bells 124116
Add a little jingle to your holiday projects and décor with these mini silver bells. Bells really ring and easily attach to your projects using our Linen Thread. 48 total bells; each Approximately 6 mm diameter.

9) It's a Wrap Holidays (wood: 122770 cling: 122772)
Designed to allow you to create wrappers for candy pieces, the versatile images in this seven-piece set also work well on cards, bookmarks, tags, and so much more! Make a stack to have on hand for quick and easy gift giving! Set Quantity: 7

10) Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin' Kit 124007
Preserve and embellish your holiday photos in a snap with this festive kit. Great for making holiday cards as well! Enjoy easy coordination with other Stampin’ Up! products, such as the Cherry Trim Designer 6" x 6" Album. Paper pattern swatches shown at 18%.

I hope you enjoyed seeing my FAVES….now let's do something FUN! Leave me a comment with your top 3 FAVES and I'll have a random draw. If you win, you'll receive one of my FAVES for free! (Deadline: Sept. 7th noon. Canada only please)

Click on the links below to view the mini catalogue or download the Stampin' Supply List:
Holiday Mini Catalogue
Supply List

Go to my store…remember to look on left hand side for categories including the holiday mini catalogue products!

~~Join me for CARD CLASS the 2nd Friday of every month. More info at: www.stampingjo.com/stamp-with-me/classes

~~Join the STAMP SET OF THE MONTH club and receive a stamp set PLUS 3 hand-stamped cards in your mailbox each month: www.stampingjo.com/stamp-set-of-the-month-club

Quick & Easy Birthday Card…Punch Bunch Style

Here's a more masculine birthday card that you can quickly create! It features three different Sale-A-Bration products. Can you spot them? There's the owl from Punch Bunch, the greeting from So Happy for You and the button is from the Ice Cream Parlour Ribbon & Button pack. If you don't have Punch Bunch yet…trust me, it is the must-have set of Sale-A-Bration, five cute images that coordinate with Stampin' Up punches!!!

Stampin' Up Supply List

Stamps: Punch Bunch (SAB), So Happy for You (SAB)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670)
Paper: Early Espresso (119686), Whisper White (100730), Rich Razzleberry Cardstock (115316), Playdate Designer Series Paper (117168), Bold Brights Designer Series Paper Stack (117155)
Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Rich Razzleberry 1/8 Taffeta Ribbon (119259),Ribbon & Button Pack (SAB), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Tools: Owl Punch (118074), 1 3/8 Scallop Circle Punch (119854)

Step by Step Directions

Stamp greeting on left hand side in Early Espresso as shown. Cut Early Espresso cardstock to 8 x 4 and fold in half.

Cut a 2 x 4 inch strip of the Playdate paper and a 1 x 4 inch strip of the Rich Razzleberry Designer Series Paper. Adhere Rich Razzleberry strip to back of Playdate strip with SNAIL so about .5 of an inch shows. Adhere panel to card base.
Cover seam of the two papers with ribbon attached using SNAIL and trimmed off on edges.
Stamp Owl in Early Espresso on Whisper White and punch out with coordinating punch.
Punch scallop circle out of Rich Razzleberry and attach owl with SNAIL. Attach to card base with Stampin' Dimensionals and top off with button using mini glue dots.

The WINNER of my MICKEY MOUSE blog candy is….
JANA

Congrats Jana….email me privately with your address and I'll send you your goodies!

Sale-A-Bration ends March 31^st, so place your qualifying order before then to earn Punch Bunch, So Happy for You or the Ribbon and Button Pack for FREE! You can email me to place an order or shop 24/7 in my online store.