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The SCOOP on the NEW Ink Pads

Posted on May 29, 2012May 28, 2012 by Josee

I've had a chance to try out the NEW version of our ink pads and they are
FAB-U-LOUS!!! The quality of image that you can get on paper is phenomenal!!!

We have the same great exclusive colours, but, with a dense foam pad that really makes your stamping better!

Here's a video by Shannon West, from Stampin' Up! showing you just how great they are.

These ink pads will be available in the new catalogue starting June 1st!

Reminder:

My next card class is on June 8th, we'll be stamping with ALL NEW PRODUCTS so make sure you join me!!! AND because this is my first class with the new catalogue, I'll be giving away a free catalogue to everyone who attends PLUS have a special drawing with all new products to give away….this is going to be an amazing class!!! Click here to REGISTER

WANT A NEW CATALOGUE??

I have all my NEW catalogues ready to pick up or mail out….if you'd like one, contact me for details on how to get yours!!!

You're going to LOVE it, it has tons of new stamps and products!!! The catalogue officially launches on June 1st and will come with Customer Exclusive coupons for June, July and August!!!

MDS Tuesday: Pool Party Birthday Invitation

Posted on May 29, 2012May 29, 2012 by Josee

My daughter's birthday party is this weekend and of course I had to get on My Digital Studio to create the perfect birthday invitation.

Here's what I came up with:

The best thing ever is hearing you daughter say: "THAT'S AWESOME MOM!!!"

The ribbon I used is actually retired, and I had bought it when it was in the CLEARANCE RACK…it's amazing the gems of products you can pick up there at GREAT prices! Have you headed over to see all the great prices there lately? Don't forget to also pick up any RETIRING PRODUCTS you may want since you only have 2 more days to get them!

"HOW TO" TIPS

To create this invitation, I started with a black background on an 8.5×11, then added a circle punch, sized it to .75 and coloured it white. I copied and pasted it until I had a line of them and then copied the whole line and pasted that until I filled the whole sheet. Once I finished my background paper, I locked all the page elements so they wouldn't move. Make sense?

I then added a square punch, sized it to 4.2" x 4" and filled it with Bashful Blue lg. Polka Dot Designer Series Paper. I then placed it where I wanted it and changed the opacity to 80%.

Fonts used: CK Alis Hand & CK Easy Goin'

Designer Kit: Walk in the Park for the flower

I created one invitation, grouped it (highlight all elements & go to "Arrange" and click on "Group"). You can then copy and paste it 3 more times on your page.

Here's what the sheet looked like when I was finished:

I then printed it on Whisper White cardstock, cut it out in 4 and matted it on our new Midnight Muse In color cardstock.

Today's the day for NEW DOWNLOADS from Stampin' Up!!! Click below to see the latest ones:

May 29
May 22
May 15
May 8

Want to try My Digital Studio Express for 30 days for FREE? download it online here

WANT A NEW CATALOGUE??

I have all my NEW catalogues ready to pick up or mail out….if you'd like one, contact me for details on how to get yours!!!

You're going to LOVE it, it has tons of new stamps and products!!! The catalogue officially launches on June 1st and will come with Customer Exclusive coupons for June, July and August!!!

Stampin’ Up! Sneak Peek: Happy Birthday with Everything Eleanor

Posted on May 28, 2012May 28, 2012 by Josee

Happy Monday friends! I sincerely hope you had a fabulous weekend! We had a nice one, we finally got our pool opened and the kids get to swim…though the pool was only 62F, they had a great time. I'm waiting till it's at least in the 80's before I go in…brrr!

One of the awesome PERKS of our new house is that it came with a big above ground pool and the kids were thrilled with it!!! We've been in our house now for 2 1/2 weeks and it feels that there's still so much to do…my hubby had to have a pep talk with me about patience this morning…lol. It is not my strong suit!

Today's card is another one that we made in this month's card class and it was one of our SNEAK PEEK cards. It features one of my favourite new stamp sets called "Everything Eleanor" on page 112 of the new catalogue!!

Only a few more days till the catalogue goes live on June 1st!

WANT A NEW CATALOGUE??

I have all my NEW catalogues ready to pick up or mail out….if you'd like one, contact me for details on how to get yours!!!

If you are an existing card club member or stamp set of the month member…I'm mailing yours out this weekend!!!

You're going to LOVE it, it has tons of new stamps and products!!! The catalogue officially launches on June 1st and will come with Customer Exclusive coupons for June, July and August!!!

Retiring: Simply Sent Great Day

Posted on May 25, 2012May 25, 2012 by Josee

Sorry I've been MIA on my blog lately…I'm excited to get back into it now that my house is more organized. I have some really exciting things coming out in the next few months…some coming in the next week or 2….so bear with me, I promise that I'm getting back in the swing of things.

I finally emptied all my stamp room boxes and got most of it put away, I just have to finish up and decorate…it may take me a few weeks, but, I'm thrilled with the progress.

A couple of weeks ago, I had my card class for this month and one of the cards we made was actually using the "Simply Sent" kits that Stampin' Up! offers. This is my favourite one and if you need a quick and easy way to make 8 cards OR a unique teacher gift…this is PERFECT.

Here's the card we made and the best part is the kit comes with directions with everything pre-cut:

Products Used: (click on each to see details)

If you love this kit, make sure you head over to my store at www.stampingjo.com/store and snatch it up before they're gone!!!

WANT A NEW CATALOGUE??

I have all my NEW catalogues ready to pick up or mail out….if you'd like one, contact me for details on how to get yours!!!

If you are an existing card club member or stamp set of the month member…I'm mailing yours out this weekend!!!

You're going to LOVE it, it has tons of new stamps and products!!! The catalogue officially launches on June 1st and will come with Customer Exclusive coupons for June, July and August!!!

Cards, Cards, Cards…and a few reminders!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Josee

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
Free Gift with EVERY online order – click here
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!!!