Tips & Techniques
Template just for you!
I’ve been asked numerous times for the instructions for this card…I tried to create a template today and posted it and then found out that Georgia had a much better one, so, I’ve posted that one below instead.
This card was one of the ones we made at my last Christmas card class and it was definitely a hit! (Thanks to Georgia Giguere for swapping this card with us at Founder’s Circle!)
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I’m truly excited about the next 2 months of stamping…I hope you’ll join me for some of these fun classes: (click on each for more details)
Holiday Hoopla is on Nov. 7th (I’m asking for registration by Oct. 19th as I need time to get the supplies in and get all the projects cut!) It’s going to be an awesome event…with tons of make and take’s, demonstrations, prizes and Christmas card samples…this is an event you want to bring your camera to!
Big Shot Bonanza is on Oct. 21st. I still have spots available! Make sure you come join us for some BIG FUN!
Open Stamp & Scrap is on Oct. 27th…this is the perfect time to come use my stamps, ink, punches, Big Shot….to finish your holiday projects!
AND with Christmas around the corner…it’s time to fill out your HOLIDAY WISHLIST and get what you really want this Christmas! If you’d like a wishlist to fill out, email me to receive yours! (Canada only)
My exclusive 12 weeks of Christmas for newsletter subscribers is in full swing…don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter to receive them!
Fun with Window Sheets
Stampin’ Up! is at it again with their great instructional video’s! In the new Occassions Mini Catalogue…we have a great new product: printed window sheets! They are absolutely fabulous and I know you’ll fall in love with them after watching this video!
Click here to go to the Video!
Hope you like it!
Stamping Jo TV: Circle Cutter Plus
Love to make circles??? You’ll love the Circle Cutter Plus! It took a little bit of ‘doctor-ing" to make me truly LOVE it as it had a bit of wiggle. But, with 5 minute of work…I’m positive that you’ll love it too! Just follow the instructions in my video and you’ll find you’ll have the tricks to make it work perfectly!
(sorry for the glare on my video…I’m working on a better spot to tape them)
If you are reading this by email, please go to my blog HERE to view it.
Now for the magic of circle making…check out this card….don’t you LOVE IT??? This is a card we’re making at Laura and Sandy’s stamping parties next week. It’s hard to see from the picture, but, each cupcake top is full of glitter! I got the idea from a beautiful card I received in the mail from my thoughtful downline Catherine Cote from Montreal. I love her card so much…I had to make one too!
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Circle Scissor Plus
Item # 112530
Price: $37.95
Description: Making circles has never been easier! With the Circle Scissor Plus you can quickly make circles from 1" to 6".
Glass Mat 13" x13"
Item # 112531
Price: $24.95
Description: The glass mat allows the blade to glide smoothly as you cut with the Circle Scissor Plus.
Crazy for Cupcakes Stamp set
Item # 111618
Cost: $28.95
To purchase these supplies, go click here to go to my online store…then click SHOP NOW!
Photography Tips
Not happy with the photo’s you take? Here are some great tips that you can use!
People & Portrait Photography Quick Tips
from NationalGeographic.com
- If you use objects other than your main subject in the foreground, be careful of placement. You don’t want to obscure or detract from your subject.
- Every time you hold your camera to your eye, look for leading lines, foreground elements, frames—anything you can use to lend dynamism to your image. Photographs are two dimensional but it helps if they look and feel three dimensional.
- Don’t just stand there—sit, squat, lie down. The angle from which you make a photograph can make a dramatic difference.
- When using an electronic flash indoors, move your subject away from walls to prevent harsh shadows.
- A piece of very light orange gel over the face of your electronic flash can warm up the light and give it a more pleasing cast.
- When you first arrive at a new location, make note of any features that strike you. Try to find ways to incorporate them into your composition.
- Be careful if you are using a wide-angle lens to photograph a group. The people at the edges may get distorted.
- If kids want to look through the camera, let them. They will be more relaxed and cooperative. Just watch out for dirty fingers on the lens.
- Anticipate kids’ behavior. If they are playing tag, set up near the base, compose your image, and wait for them to come running in.
Bella Blossoms Card & Kit
This lovely card was made at our last Demonstrator Gathering and stamping night! It was prepared by Heather Fosbery and I loved how she did the 2 tones on the flower!
Want to know how it’s done?
- Ink up the top of the flower with Baja Breeze classic ink pad
- Use a dauber with Pacific Point ink to add colour directly to the edges of the stamp
- Use an Old Olive Marker to ink up the stem of the flower
- Stamp on your paper larger paper
- You then stamp your flower 2 more times and cut out the portions and this time, you use the dauber to ink colour directly to your paper. The top layer of the flower was added using Stamping Dimensionals!
Voila…a beautiful flower!
| Bella Blossoms Stamp Kit: |
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 5) Daubers-set of 12 (Item #102892) $13.75
Sponge daubers are great sponging any project. Daubers slip right onto your finger, giving you greater application control. And with 12 in a package, you can have one for all the colours you use frequently. Small sponges attached to plastic tubes. |
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Purchasing made EASY! Go to my ONLINE STORE , click on BUY NOW and enter the item numbers and add them to your cart! (You’ll have to create a profile if it’s your firs time) Bella Blossoms Kit Price $70.05 (+s/h and tax) If you have any problems with the ordering process, please email me and I’ll be happy to help! |
2) Baja Breeze ink pad (Item #111833) + 
6) In Color Assorted Cardstock Pack 8.5" x 11"-36 sheets (Item #111347) $9.50
Day 4-Holiday Extravaganza
Is it just me or is this time of year SO BUSY?! Yesterday, I finally started cutting for my Christmas cards to send out. I have about 150 of them to make so-I really should get going don’t you think? I’m using the Big Shot to make mine…so, the cutting is at least pretty easy. Sometimes it can be intimidating to make alot of cards at once, so, here’s a list of tips on making alot of cards to send.
Josee’s Top 7 Tips for making lots of cards for the Holidays!:
- Keep your design simple…cards don’t have to take alot of time to make to look nice!
- You don’t have to make a different card for each of your friends and family…they won’t mind getting the same card!
- If you want to get some variety…why not just change the colours instead of the whole design of your card.
- Start with your cutting and then do one step at a time. I find I’ll do everything in an assembly line style…you can stamp all of your first colour and image, then move onto your next colour and image.
- Use your adhesive sparingly…you don’t have to cover your whole cardstock…just do your corners and then press down your layers to get your cardstock to stick.
- Decorate your envelopes to match your card! It looks so pretty and make it a perfect set!
- Have fun and get your family involved! (My oldest daughter is quite capable and happy to cut & score cardstock, use the Big Shot and add glitter to the cards and she’s only 8!)
Hope this helps someone…does anyone have any other tips?! I’d love to hear them.
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