Josee – Page 310 – Hand Stamped Cards with Josee Smuck-Stampin' Up! Canada Demonstrator

Butterfly Basics Colouring

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Josee

Good Morning!

I am off to Creativ Festival today to set up my booth! It's going to be a busy weekend, but I love it! A huge thank you in advance to all those that will be helping me out this weekend- and to those who offered! I really appreciate all those who volunteered to help- even if you did not get chosen to help this time around, please know that I really do appreciate you volunteering your time! It means so much!

I do have a card I wanted to share with you today.

StampingJo Butterfly Basics watercolor

I used the Butterfly Basics stamp set for this card. I chose Perfect Plum for the card base and stamped the background leaves in Whisper White. Then I cut the oval mat from Painted Blooms DSP using the Ovals Collection dies and then stamped the flower on Whisper White and cut in with the next size die. I coloured it in using Stampin' Write markers, Aqua Painters and alcohol. It's a little hard to see, but I also stamped a bit of a paint splattered background on the flower layer using the Gorgeous Grunge splatter stamp.

The sentiment is stamped on Whisper White in Perfect Plum and then I cut it using only part of the Apothecary Accents die, by putting the strip of cardstock under only one part of the die so that just the ends were cut. 🙂

To finish off, I made a fun little knotted accent with the Silver Baker's Twine and added a Something Borrowed Embellishment and some Rhinestones Basics Jewels.

Here are the supplies I used on this card:

I hope you have a wonderful day!! Don't forget, if you are the Toronto area, come on over to Creativ Festival tomorrow or Saturday, you can come by my booth for a make & take project, buy retired products or take one of my classes!

Also, don't forget to get your name in the draw for the Freebie Friday!! I will be picking a name next week!

April Hostess Code to use: WEG2FME7

Earn FREE stamps! Use this monthly Hostess Code to earn JO JO POINTS for every $40 you spend (before taxes & shipping)!

Click here to learn more about this updated Loyalty Program!

>>How to use the hostess code:

a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under the "Special Offers" box (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply, then complete your order

d. After you receive your order confirmation, keep track of your JO JO POINTS earned on your JO JO POINTS Tracking Sheet! Earn 1 JO JO POINT for every $40 you spend before taxes and shipping!

e. Once you have 10 JO JO POINTS, email me your Tracking Sheet and choice of photopolymer or clear-mount stamp set FREE!!

NOTE: If your order is over $200, do not use the Hostess Code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards (more FREE items!) on your order! You will still earn JO JO POINTS on that order!

Thinking of You Mom

Posted on April 22, 2015April 20, 2015 by Josee

Good Morning!

Today I wanted to show you a Mother's Day card!

I decided to try something a little different with this card. I had this idea to use the Blossom and Pansy Punches to create a bit of a 3D flower- and I wanted to use it to make the letter 'O' in the word MOM, but I didn't have any alphabet dies large enough for it to work. So, I made my own 'M's!

I used the Banner Thinlit dies to create the letters! I used the large one to cut out the main shape, and then the smallest one to complete the M shape. I then did it again with the next size down to create the smaller M. They worked out to be just the right size for the card.

StampingJo layered flower punch Now for the flower, I punched the larger Blossom punch (which is on the retired product list!) and snipped each petal to give the flowers more depth. I inked up the edges of the punched flowers with some ink and then sprayed them with a water filled Stampin' Spritzer. Then I took a bone folder and gave some of the petals some shape. There were 2 Blossom punch flowers and 2 Pansy punch flowers to make the flower. I let them dry and put them all together with some glue dots, then added the Something Borrowed Embellishments.

The sentiment is from the Sheltering Tree stamp set and I stamped it on a strip of Whisper White, that fit perfectly in the smallest Banner Thinlits die- I only put one side of the strip in the die to cut just the end of it.

The ribbon you see is from the Artisan Embellishment kit, which is not orderable right now 🙁

Here are the supplies I used on this card:

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great day today!!

April Hostess Code to use: WEG2FME7

Earn FREE stamps! Use this monthly Hostess Code to earn JO JO POINTS for every $40 you spend (before taxes & shipping)!

Click here to learn more about this updated Loyalty Program!

>>How to use the hostess code:

a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under the "Special Offers" box (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply, then complete your order

d. After you receive your order confirmation, keep track of your JO JO POINTS earned on your JO JO POINTS Tracking Sheet! Earn 1 JO JO POINT for every $40 you spend before taxes and shipping!

e. Once you have 10 JO JO POINTS, email me your Tracking Sheet and choice of photopolymer or clear-mount stamp set FREE!!

NOTE: If your order is over $200, do not use the Hostess Code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards (more FREE items!) on your order! You will still earn JO JO POINTS on that order!… READ MORE “Thinking of You Mom”

Retiring List

Posted on April 21, 2015April 21, 2015 by Josee

retired Hello!

Welcome back to the blog! Today is the day Stampin' Up releases the retired products list! It is always sad to see some of these stamp sets go, but it does mean NEW ones are on their way!! 😉

Get them while you can as some have already sold out!

DOWNLOAD RETIRING LIST
Sortable Excel
PDF File

SHOP FOR RETIRING ITEMS HERE
The ordering system is busy, please be patient

In case you missed the announcement, the Butterfly Thinlits dies are back in stock!! Don't miss out on the AMAZING offer!! Get the Butterflies Thinlits at a 15 percent discount–just $26.30! or Buy any of the Butterflies Thinlits Bundles at the already-discounted price and choose one of three FREE Sale-A-Bration items (only available while supplies last)!

Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper (item 138633)
Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (item 138634)
Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 138635)

While you are here, check out this week's Weekly Deals:

Have a great day!!

April Hostess Code to use: WEG2FME7

Earn FREE stamps! Use this monthly Hostess Code to earn JO JO POINTS for every $40 you spend (before taxes & shipping)!

Click here to learn more about this updated Loyalty Program!

>>How to use the hostess code:

a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under the "Special Offers" box (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply, then complete your order

d. After you receive your order confirmation, keep track of your JO JO POINTS earned on your JO JO POINTS Tracking Sheet! Earn 1 JO JO POINT for every $40 you spend before taxes and shipping!

e. Once you have 10 JO JO POINTS, email me your Tracking Sheet and choice of photopolymer or clear-mount stamp set FREE!!

NOTE: If your order is over $200, do not use the Hostess Code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards (more FREE items!) on your order! You will still earn JO JO POINTS on that order!… READ MORE “Retiring List”

My Crafty Friends Monday- 104

Posted on April 20, 2015April 13, 2015 by Josee

Welcome to week 104! of "My Crafty Friends Monday!"

Each Monday, I will be featuring different projects that have inspired me and I know they'll inspire you too!

Each project was created by different & amazingly talented stampers- make sure you check out their blogs for more details and to check out their other amazing projects!!

(**Note…don't worry- I've contacted each of these stampers and allowed them to decline if they choose.)

This week's featured stamp set is "Little Sunshine" (137145 wood, 138580 Clear)

Linda Callahan

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VqjLqJpJsaI/VNDWHoz1XvI/AAAAAAAAEQU/vWyikC4cbhs/s1600/IMG_0168.jpg

Mary Fish

Hello, Baby & Sweet Dreams Card!

Love these ideas? You can purchase this stamp set through my ONLINE STORE !

I hope you've enjoyed this week's "My Crafty Friends Monday" Make sure you visit the talented artist's featured on this post! Thanks for stopping by today!

Were you featured here? Here's a badge you can add to your blog is you choose!

April Hostess Code to use: WEG2FME7

Earn FREE stamps! Use this monthly Hostess Code to earn JO JO POINTS for every $40 you spend (before taxes & shipping)!

Click here to learn more about this updated Loyalty Program!

>>How to use the hostess code:

a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under the "Special Offers" box (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply, then complete your order

d. After you receive your order confirmation, keep track of your JO JO POINTS earned on your JO JO POINTS Tracking Sheet! Earn 1 JO JO POINT for every $40 you spend before taxes and shipping!

e. Once you have 10 JO JO POINTS, email me your Tracking Sheet and choice of photopolymer or clear-mount stamp set FREE!!

NOTE: If your order is over $200, do not use the Hostess Code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards (more FREE items!) on your order! You will still earn JO JO POINTS on that order!

Freebie Friday

Posted on April 17, 2015April 17, 2015 by Josee

Hello! Happy Friday!!

A quick update: The Butterfly Thinlit dies are back in stock now!! Get them here!

I hope you have been able to enjoy the gorgeous weather we have had this week. Finally, it FEELS like Spring!

Not only is it Friday, but it's also Freebie Friday!!!!

StampingJo.com Freebie Friday

Up for grabs today is one NEW clear mount Sale-A-Bration stamp set- You Brighten My Day! Did you miss getting this one for free? Well, now is your chance!!

To win this one, leave a comment on this Freebie Friday post on Facebook…and let me know- what is the next stamping/crafting technique you want to learn?!! You can also earn one extra entry into the draw for each time you share the post on Facebook or share this blog post on Pinterest!! Just comment on the Facebook post each time you share so that your name can be entered in the draw again!

Good luck!!! I will be drawing a name after the weekend of Creativ Festival-April 24 & 25th! If you are in the area, come by and see me at my booth!

April Hostess Code to use: WEG2FME7

Earn FREE stamps! Use this monthly Hostess Code to earn JO JO POINTS for every $40 you spend (before taxes & shipping)!

Click here to learn more about this updated Loyalty Program!

>>How to use the hostess code:

a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under the "Special Offers" box (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply, then complete your order

d. After you receive your order confirmation, keep track of your JO JO POINTS earned on your JO JO POINTS Tracking Sheet! Earn 1 JO JO POINT for every $40 you spend before taxes and shipping!

e. Once you have 10 JO JO POINTS, email me your Tracking Sheet and choice of photopolymer or clear-mount stamp set FREE!!

NOTE: If your order is over $200, do not use the Hostess Code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards (more FREE items!) on your order! You will still earn JO JO POINTS on that order!