January 2009 – Hand Stamped Cards with Josee Smuck-Stampin' Up! Canada Demonstrator

Stamping Jo TV: Faux Metal

Posted on January 27, 2009February 27, 2009 by Josee

My video’s have a name!!! "STAMPING JO TV"…what do you think?

Today’s video features the "faux metal technique"…for some reason I had a hard time making this video…it took me 3 times to do it. I tried to get my Hubby to help me and the first time, we couldn’t stop laughing, the second time he seemed to be getting more of me in the shot and less of the project AND the 3rd time I fired him (hee, hee) and did it myself! I hope you like it!

I love to hear your comments, let me know what you think!

p.s. for those of you reading this post by email, you’ll have to go to my blog here to see the video!… READ MORE “Stamping Jo TV: Faux Metal”

Blog Candy Alert: you could win!!!

Posted on January 24, 2009January 24, 2009 by Josee

Valentine’s Day is coming and…I’m feeling LOVING today so I thought I’d offer some fun BLOG CANDY!!!

To enter:

Leave me a comment with your favourite Valentine’s Day memory and where you’re from and if you’re a demonstrator! (It’s always fun to know who’s reading my blog!)
I’ll draw 2 winners on Jan. 29th randomnly! To make it more fun…tell a friend to enter and if she wins…you’ll BOTH win!!! (Make sure she tells me in her comment that you sent her!)

What will you win?

A fun page CLASS BY EMAIL!

In this CLASS BY EMAIL, you’ll receive full instructions with photo’s on decorating the Stampin’ Up! clipboards, votive/paperclip holder, decorated paper clips and a coordinating card. These projects feature the Always stamp set and Sweet Always Designer Series Paper (DSP). All the inspiration you need to keep your desk, counter or work area organized and looking great!

It’s almost time to Sale-A-Brate!

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Josee

Sale-A-Bration is my absolute favourite time of year!!! Why you might ask? …it’s because of all the FREE STAMPS and ACCESSORIES I get to give away for FREE! Last year, I gave away over 100 free stamp sets!!! Will you be one of the happy recipients this year?

Here’s how Sale-A-Bration (SAB) works:
SAB FREEBIES to choose from: 4 different stamp sets, a Designer Series Paper Package & a Ribbon Bundle of So Saffron and Certainly Celery

CUSTOMERS-For each $60 you spend, you will receive one of the above items free!
HOSTESSES-Get a SAB product for a party total of $350; 2 freebies for $700; 3 freebies for $1050 or more
NEW DEMONSTRATORS-Pick any stamp set free in the regular catalogue for free (up to $56.95 value)

How fun is that?! You can click here to see full flyer!

Here are a few samples I made the other night at our "Demonstrator Stamp Night"

Aren’t the pretty?!

Interested in booking your own free stamping party? Or want more info? Contact me now and join the FUN!!

NEW: Big Shot OPEN HOUSE Big Shot Tutorials NEW Classes Posted

2 quick notes

Posted on January 22, 2009January 22, 2009 by Josee

I have 2 sick kids home and my 3rd one is home due to an outbreak of the flu at her preschool…so, here’s 2 quick notes!

I’ve just opened up the registration to the annual Stampin’ Girls Convention that I host each May. You can find the full information page here It’s alot of fun and if you’d live near Ottawa or would like to visit…it’s open to all Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators!

Second, I’m going to have an awesome Big Shot special starting on Feb. 2nd!!! You’ll be able to combine the my Big Shot special with Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-A-Bration sale for an even better deal!

p.s. I’ve already taped my next video…so, check back in the next couple of days to see a fun "Faux Metal" technique video!

Non-stamping related: new group just for demonstrators!

Posted on January 21, 2009January 21, 2009 by Josee

Just thought I’d let the demonstrators who read my blog know about John Sanpietro’s new stamping business group. I’ve coached with John for over 5 years now and he has been a great help in growing my business.

This business group will have a monthly conference call, 2 weekly audio or video messages, “coach in your pocket” messages, an exclusive message board, exclusive business-building articles and discounts on SIMB products and services.

The site will be launched on Feb. 2nd and anyone who registers before the launch gets a lifetime discounted rate, so, if you’re interested…click here to get more information.