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Join the Stampin’ Up In Color Club (Canada)

Posted on April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 by Josee

Exciting news! I’m excited to unveil my new 2024-2026 In Color Club!
These 5 new shades are simply breathtaking – you won’t be able to resist them!
The new colours include Peach Pie, Petunia Pop. Pretty in Pink, Shy Shamrock, and Summer Splash.
This club is a budget-friendly option that ensures you’ll have the complete collection!

SIGN UP HERE

Each month, you’ll receive a Colour of the Month Package that includes:

  • 1 Classic Ink Pad
  • 1 Refill for the Classic Ink Pad
  • A full package of 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock (24 sheets)
  • 1 spool of In Color 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • A 2 pack of Stampin’ Blends Markers (Light and Dark)

On month 5, you’ll get FREE GIFTS:

  • 30 In Color Gems
  • 24 Resin Dots
  • 8 qty – 6″ x 6″ In Color Designer Series Paper
  • 4 qty – 6″ x 6″ Glimmer paper
  • 8 qty – 6″ x 6″ Unbounded Beauty Designer Paper

Club Details:

  • The club will run for 5 months (May to September)
  • This club is available in Canada only
  • Your payment is due by the last day of the month by e-transfer
  • Orders for In Color products will be placed on the 1st of each month
  • When joining the club, you must agree to take part in all 5 months of the club!
  • If applicable, any out-of-stock products will be included in a future Club package
  • This purchase does not count  for Jo-Jo Points

Only $70 per month (+tx)
*includes shipping

SIGN UP HERE


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        1. Online Exclusive Products:  click here
        2. Mini Catalogue (Jan 4-Apr 30, 2024)
          View PDF here:  English  French
        3. May2023-Apr2024 Annual Catalogue –
          View PDF here: English  French  See products online
        4. Clearance Products – click here
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COUNTDOWN UNTIL NEW CATALOGUE: 8 days

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Peach Pie Thank You

Posted on April 20, 2024April 24, 2024 by Josee

COUNTDOWN UNTIL NEW CATALOGUE: 11 days

Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets – Softly Said (162906)
  • Card Stock – Basic White (159276); Peach Pie (163799)
  • Stamp Pads – Peach Pie (163810)
  • Misc. – 6” X 6” Designer Series Paper In color 2024-26 (163777); Peach Pie 3/8” bordered ribbon (163783); 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots (163389); Heartfelt Hexagon (162888)

    * These items will be available in the 2024-05 Catalogue starting May 1st, 2024. 

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Measurements:

  • Peach Pie: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, score at 4 ¼” to form card base
  • Basic White: Enough for stamped image and Heartfelt Hexagon punch
  • DSP: 4” X 5 1/4”

Instructions:

  1. Attach Designer Series paper to the card base.
  2. Using the Peach Pie ink stamp sentiment on Basic White card stock, Cut it out with scissors.
  3. Punch out a Heartfelt Hexagon with Basic White card stock. Attach the sentiment to the label. Attach the ribbon to the back of the label. Attach the whole piece to the card base with dimensionals.
  4. Add resin dots to the label.


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        3. May2023-Apr2024 Annual Catalogue –
          View PDF here: English  French  See products online
        4. Clearance Products – click here
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Spotlight on Nature

Posted on April 19, 2024April 23, 2024 by Josee

Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets– Spotlight on Nature (163579) or Bundle (stamps + dies) and save 10% (163581)
  • Cardstock –Thick Basic White (159229); Basic White (159276); Shy Shamrock (163795); 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (DSP) (163777)
  • Stamp Pads – Shy Shamrock (163808); Peach Pie (163810) and Memento Black ink (132708)
  • Misc. – Paper Trimmer (152392), Paper Snips Scissors (103579), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Shy Shamrock 3/8” Bordered Ribbon (163787); Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (155475); 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (163781); Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897), Stampin’ Dimensionals(104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

* Products will be available in the May 2024 Annual Catalogue

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Measurements:

  • Thick Basic White(Base): 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”
  • Shy Shamrock: ½” x 5-1/2” (x2)
  • Basic White: 4” x 4” for die cutting and stamping
  • Shy Shamrock DSP: 3” x 5-1/2”
  • Shy Shamrock Ribbon: 4”
  • White Twine: 8”
  • Shy Shamrock Shimmer Gems: x3

Instructions: 

  1. Fold the Basic White in half to form the card base.
  2. Add the narrow strips of shy shamrock card stock to the back of the dsp.
  3. Wrap the ribbon around about 1-3/4” from the bottom and adhere at the back.
  4. Add this to the card front.
  5. Die cut one of the third largest circles from the Spotlight on Nature dies from the white cardstock.
  6. Stamp the leaf image using shy shamrock ink onto the die cut circle. Add that to the card front using dimensionals.
  7. Stamp the butterfly using peach pie ink onto the leftover piece of white and fussy cut it out.
  8. Add wink of stella to the butterfly wings. Once dry curl the wings up using your bone folder and add it to the card front.
  9. Stamp greeting using memento ink onto the white scrap and fussy cut.
  10. Tie a bow from the twine and add it to the card front. Add the greeting over top using dimensionals.
  11. Finish off the card with a few shimmer gems.


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        1. Online Exclusive Products:  click here
        2. Mini Catalogue (Jan 4-Apr 30, 2024)
          View PDF here:  English  French
        3. May2023-Apr2024 Annual Catalogue –
          View PDF here: English  French  See products online
        4. Clearance Products – click here
        5. JO JO POINTS: Earn free stamps with my VIP reward program!
        6. Jo-Jo’s Stamping Essentials– click here
        7. WEEKLY NEWSLETTER & TUTORIALS: Sign up for my newsletter to get updates, specials & card ideas!
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The new Catalogue is coming so soon!

Posted on April 18, 2024April 19, 2024 by Josee

Here are some ways to get organized before the big day!
The new Catalogue launches May 1st, 2024. If you have shopped from me in the past year, you should have received your copy!
If you’re in Canada and don’t have a demonstrator, but would like a catalogue, feel free to contact me to receive one.


WISHLIST – Here is a wishlist that you can download and start planning with. We have a different type of catalogue this year. It is sectioned by type of stamps: product suites, bundles, returning product etc. As many of the products are placed throughout the catalogue, I’ve included an index of popular products to make finding them easier. I’ve also included a QR code on the wishlist to be able to get to the Online Exclusive section of my site. This section will be expanded this year and you’ll find many additional products there. In the catalogue, you’ll also see product names with a “shopping bag” beside them and this indicates that they are found Online only.
Download Wishlist 


COLOUR COACH– If you struggle with colour choices for cards. You’re going to love this file that shows you multiple colour combinations for each of the Stampin’ Up! colours.
Download Colour Coach


LABELS FOR STAMPIN BLENDS– You can print these circle labels to place on the ends to help you organize your Stampin’ Blends
Download Labels


ONLINE EXCLUSIVES– Many items will be available but found in our Online Exclusive Section of the website. In the catalogue, you’ll see “shopping bags” beside items that are online only.
Check out Online Exclusives


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QUICK LINKS & PROMOS:

        1. Online Exclusive Products:  click here
        2. Mini Catalogue (Jan 4-Apr 30, 2024)
          View PDF here:  English  French
        3. May2023-Apr2024 Annual Catalogue –
          View PDF here: English  French  See products online
        4. Clearance Products – click here
        5. JO JO POINTS: Earn free stamps with my VIP reward program!
        6. Jo-Jo’s Stamping Essentials– click here
        7. WEEKLY NEWSLETTER & TUTORIALS: Sign up for my newsletter to get updates, specials & card ideas!
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Inspirational Sketches

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Josee

The Inspirational Sketches stamp set in the new Annual Catalogue starting May 1st, 2024 is absolutely beautiful! This stamp set has these mushrooms, a bird, flowers and some nice greetings.  I am in LOVE with the Designer Paper on this card. I coloured all the mushrooms first and outlined the mushrooms with the Light Pool Party Stampin’ Blend before looking at the patterns of the designer paper. This pattern was sooo perfect, don’t you think?! 

Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets – Inspirational Sketches* [162684]
  • Card Stock – Pecan Pie [161717]; Country Woods 12”x12” Designer Series Paper* [163393]; Basic White [159276]; Crumb Cake [120953]; Pool Party [122924]
  • Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento [132708]; Pecan Pie [161665]; Pool Party [147107]
  • Stampin’ Blends – Pecan Pie [161674]; Medium Light Combo #800 [159463]; Medium Combo #600 [159462]; Pool Party [154894]
  • Misc. – Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots [163464]; Linen Thread [104199]; Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]; Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]; Everyday Details Dies [162864]; Paper Snip Scissors [103579]; Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]; Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]; Mini Glue Dots [103683]; Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309]

*New products available in Annual Catalogue starting May 1, 2024

Measurements:

  • Pecan Pie: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
  • Designer Paper:  4″ x 5 ¼”
  • Basic White: 2 ¼” x 3 ¾” die
  • Crumb Cake: ½” x 5 ¼”

Instructions:

  1. Adhere the Designer Paper to the card.
  2. Stamp the mushrooms on a piece of Basic White cardstock using Memento Black ink.
  3. Colour the mushrooms using Stampin’ Blends. (shown in picture)
  4. Outline the outside of the image using the Light Pool Party Blend.
  5. Use the polka-dot strip die to add the holes to the Crumb Cake cardstock. Adhere it to the bottom 1/3 of the card.
  6. Cut out image using the 2 ¼” x 3 ¾” die from Everyday Details Dies. Adhere it to the card.
  7. Cut out a Pool Party circle using the 1 3/8” circle die. Adhere it to the card.
  8. Tie a piece of Linen Thread in a bow and add it to the center of the Pool Party circle using a Mini glue Dot.
  9. Stamp the greeting on a piece of Basic White cardstock using the Pecan Pie ink pad. Cut it out using Paper Snip Scissors.
  10. Add 3 Swirl Dots to the bottom right of the card.


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QUICK LINKS & PROMOS:

        1. Online Exclusive Products:  click here
        2. Mini Catalogue (Jan 4-Apr 30, 2024)
          View PDF here:  English  French
        3. May2023-Apr2024 Annual Catalogue –
          View PDF here: English  French  See products online
        4. Clearance Products – click here
        5. JO JO POINTS: Earn free stamps with my VIP reward program!
        6. Jo-Jo’s Stamping Essentials– click here
        7. WEEKLY NEWSLETTER & TUTORIALS: Sign up for my newsletter to get updates, specials & card ideas!
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