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One Kickin’ Party

Posted on by Josee

This past weekend was my Sale-A-Bration (SAB) Kick-Off and we had a kickin' time!!! I really had so much fun! 

We had 6 amazing and talented demonstrators who were part of our "Demonstrator Theatre". They each wow'd us with their amazing talent. Each booth hightlighted a set of products: Build a Bear, Cllng Stamps, Decor Elements, Chipboard, new punches & a make and take booth. Each attendee went from booth to booth to see the demonstrations. I heard so much great feedback on the demo theatre booths and really want to thank my amazing helpers! You ladies truly love what you do and it shows!


We had amazing samples shared on the share tables and in demo theatre! Alot of pictures were taken and tons of ideas shared!


We played a fun game of STAMPtionery. We had 2 teams, plus some very helpful easels! The ladies were given stamp set names and had to draw it while their teammate guessed. I allowed audience help and because I love to give out prizes BOTH teams won something!  

AND more prizes…I gave away over $300 worth of prizes during the day. Our big draw was THE BIG SHOT and as you can see from the photos…this was a BIG deal! Congrats Michelle!  

Lastly, the make and takes…we made 6 projects using the Sweet Pea Designer Series paper and Felt Pieces.

We have over 200 pictures of this event…if you're part of my team, you'll find the rest in our team gallery soon! 
 

We've already started to plan for the next big event! You really need to join us! It's going to be a not-to-be-missed WEEKEND RETREAT in Westport, ON.  Join us on the weekend of March 26th…find out more details at www.stampingirls.com

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January 2010 Card Class

Posted on by Josee

Hi there…last night I had another great card class. I love this class, we get to make 6 fun cards each month and I get to stamp with some great ladies! My next card class is February 17th….make sure sure you mark it down!

Here are the cards we made:





KIDS VALENTINES CLASS
Just a quick note to let you know that my oldest daughter and I will be teaching a Kids Valentines Day Class on Wednesday Feb. 3rd  6-8pm. The kids will get to make 20 valentines for friends. (If you need more, it'll be 25cents for each additional). $10/child  Recommended age 7-10 yrs. old
Email me to RSVP

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I love my new smart phone wallpaper!

Posted on by Josee

It really doesn’t take me much to make me happy!!! Stampin’ Up! has been so wonderful at sharing wallpapers for us demonstrators to add to our cell phones…BUT for some reason none of them worked for my phone. They were either too bright or too busy…so, I decided to make my own using MY DIGITAL STUDIO. I can’t describe just how much I love this program! You can do so much with it!

Here’s what I created:

Quick Instructions:
-I started with an 8.5×11 page in my digital studio and added one of the papers from the new Sweet Pea Digital Kit. (I love this kit…it’s by far my favourite so far!!!)
-I added the Stampin’ Up! logo and the text at the top.
-I clicked on “share project” and exported it as a high resolution jpg.
-I opened the page in a paint program to darken the design as I found it too bright on my phone.
-I connected my phone to my computer and copied the picture from my computer to my picture folder on my phone.
-I then selected the photo and added it as a wallpaper.

Jo’s Simple Tips:
-with my phone, I knew approx. where I wanted the design to be so that it didn’t interfere with what was already on my screen.
-It took me about 3 times making small changes to the location of the design to make the layout fit with my phone.
-I didn’t have to resize the jpeg as my phone made it the right size.

Here’s what my new wallpaper looks like on my phone…don’t you just love it?

Sweet Pea Digital Kit
With 48 patterns of Designer Series paper, a five-piece stamp brush set, and eight felt embellishments, the Sweet Pea digital kit for My Digital Studio give you just what you need for a huge variety of digital crafting projects. (Item 119978; $13.25) This digital kit can be used in any editing software!

 

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Sharing my DREAM with you! Help me bring Shelli to Ottawa!!!

Posted on by Josee

Here's my dream….I want to win a chance to bring Shelli Gardner to Ottawa and have her attend my workshop AND a demonstrator gathering and if I win you'll be able to get a chance to meet her at a super demonstrator event!

Here's the info….Stampin' Up! has recently announced a WORSKHOP OF A LIFETIME challenge.

What does it mean? The company has announced that the top 24 people in different categories to sign up new demonstrators will win a visit from Shelli (the CEO of the company!) How cool would that be?! If I won, Shelli would attend a customer workshop AND I would allowed to host a large demonstrator event that she would attend. So, if you sign up to be a part of my group before Jan. 31st, you'll be able to meet her if I win….let's do it together!

If you've ever considered joining Stampin' Up! for the discount OR to make some extra money…PLEASE sign up before Jan. 31st and help me win this challenge so that my group can have Shelli attend one of our meetings! Per the rules of the challenge…I cannot offer any additional incentives…but, I can tell you that this is the best time to join.

Right now the kit is 15% off AND you get to choose an additional free stamp set of your choice! Plus you get to take advantage of being in my group….monthly gatherings, incentives, a private training website and so much more!

I've done a breakdown of both of the kits to show you how much you SAVE!

Click here to compare the kits and see how easy it is to save money on your supplies!

On the Standard Kit, you save: $287.26
On the Digital Starter Kit, you save: $143.44
*after tax & shipping

When you purchase a starter kit:

  • you SAVE a ton of money in comparison to ordering all the supplies individually
  • you get to customize your kit and pick stamps & colours of your choice
  • there's no commitment to sell
  • you get to take advantage of 30% off your first order over $200
  • you get to save money on all your supplies
  • there's no penalty if you don't want to continue to be a demonstrator
  • you get to receive a demonstrator training magazine each month with new techniques and tips
  • you can take advantage of company incentives
  • you can make money doing something you love
  • by joining my group, you'll be able to have access to a fabulous training website with samples and training information AND you'll be among 600+ other ladies across Canada who are a part of my group, INKredible Canadian Stamping Divas! My group rocks!!!

I'm super excited about this challenge and would to have you be a part of this incredible opportunity to meet Shelli in Ottawa.

Give it a try…what do you have to lose?! To sign up…click on www.stampingjo.com/join and enter the password: stampingjo.
(Deadline for challenge is Jan. 31st.)

Have questions? Feel free to ask!

Join me for….Card Class
Date: Wed. Jan. 27 Time: 7-9pm 
Come stamp 6 cards for free with a $25+ order place that night!
Bring an adult guest I've never met and make 2 extra cards for free. RSVP

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Haitian Relief & another reason to {heart} Stampin’ Up!

Posted on by Josee

As all of you know…on January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope.

To help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this devastating earthquake, Stampin Up! will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (117010) and donate it to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund. (Until Feb. 28, 2010)

Help to make a difference. Order your I {Heart} Hearts stamp set today!

Who doesn't {heart} hearts? Especially the hearts in this delightful set. You'll love them even more when you discover they coordinate with our heart punches! Available in both wood-mount and clear-mount.

The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term suport through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

In addition to donating a portion of sales, Stampin Up bought supplies for 5,000 hygiene kits to be sent to Haiti. Click for more info on this from Shelli Gardner (CEO of Stampin' Up!)

I love being a part of a company that really does make a difference in the life of others!

Order your set now!
I (Heart) Hearts:
Wood-Mount 117010 $35.95
Clear-Mount 118571  $24.95  (Block D recommended 118485  $11.50)
 


 

Chocolate & a Chat : Demonstrator Information Night
  Friday Jan. 22nd 7pm FREE 
Email Me to register for this yummy and fun night!


Card Class
Date: Wed. Jan. 27 Time: 7-9pm 
Come stamp 6 cards for free with a $25+ order place that night!
Bring an adult guest I've never met and make 2 extra cards for free. RSVP

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