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Posted on December 23, 2014December 24, 2014 by Josee

Hello!

I hope you are all ready for the holidays?! I hope you all get some time to rest and relax over the next few days 🙂 I will be enjoying some time off to spend with my husband and children. I'm looking forward to it. 🙂

It's Tuesday, which means the new Weekly Specials! Check them out!

On top of those Weekly Specials, Stampin' Up has added more items to the Year End Closeout sale!! Get them while supplies last!

To celebrate the new Occasions catalogue and Sale-a-Bration sale coming up January 6th, I'm having an OPEN HOUSE! Come join me to make 2 cards with the new products, see some samples, grab your new catalogue and spend some time with friends! RSVP here. While you are there, make sure to check out the other classes I have coming up in January…my monthly card class and a new 'Get Your Fingers Dirty' class! 🙂

That's it for today! Come back tomorrow for another peek at some cute packaging I made with the NEW products from the upcoming catalogues! 😉

One more thing…don't forget that if you still need 'stamps' for last minute Christmas tags or cards, check out the digital options available! You can use the MDS software (or trial version) or almost any photo editing program to create what you need with our digital stamps.

December Hostess Code to use: SYB2AWN6

When you use this code, you will receive the FREE SGGW Tutorial with 6 EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS! Our last Stampin' Gals Tutorial!

>>How to use the hostess code:a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under "Special Offers" (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply

NOTE: if your order is over $200, do not use the code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards on your order!

Christmas is coming!

Posted on December 19, 2014December 8, 2014 by Josee

Good Morning!

I have a super creative card to share today! I hope you like it!

I love that this card uses a non-holiday set in such a creative way to make a holiday card!

You can download the project sheet here: work_of_art_christmas_tree

Here are the supplies used for this card:

Measurements:

Whisper White – 3-3/4 x 5, 1 x 3-1/4

Pear Pizzazz – 1-1/8 x 3-3/8

Mossy Meadow – 3-7/8 x 5-1/8

Real Red – 8-1/2 x 5-1/2

Instructions:

1. Ink long brush stroke stamp in Mossy Meadow and stamp near the bottom of the Whisper White layer. Without reinking, stamp again above and slightly to the left of the first image.

2. Ink the stamp again and stamp above and slightly to the left of the previous stamped image. Without reinking, stamp again above and slightly to the left of the previous image. Repeat this process until you reach the top of the card stock. Layer this on the Mossy Meadow layer and them to the card.

3. Using the bow die in the Wreath Framelits set, cut a bow from Red Glimmer Paper and attach to the top of the "tree" with a Glue Dot, add a 1/4" Circle from Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper.

4. Use the 1/4" Circle Punch to create small dots from the Red Glimmer Paper and randomly place on the "tree" with Glue Dots.

5. Ink Merry Christmas stamp in Real Red and stamp on the 1" strip of Whisper White, flag the ends with Paper Snips.

6. Adhere to the strip of Pear Pizzazz and flag the ends. Attach to the front of the card.

Have a wonderful weekend!!

December Hostess Code to use: SYB2AWN6

When you use this code, you will receive the FREE SGGW Tutorial with 6 EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS! Our last Stampin' Gals Tutorial!

>>How to use the hostess code:a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under "Special Offers" (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply

NOTE: if your order is over $200, do not use the code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards on your order!

Another New Catalogue Sneak Peek!

Posted on December 18, 2014December 16, 2014 by Josee

Good Morning!

I'm back today with another sneak peek at the stamp sets from the NEW 2015 Occasions and SALE-A-BRATION catalogue! This particular set is called 'You Brighten My Day' and is one of the FREE Sale-A-Bration sets!!

This is such a cute set! I don't know if you can tell, but the little house coordinates with the What's Up punch! In fact, several of the stamps from this set coordinate with punches. Love that!

If you are in the Ottawa area, I am booking now for January and February! Host your Sale-A-Bration stamp night at my Stampin' Studio! No house to clean, just invite your friends to a night of Stampin' fun at my house! We will make 2 cards and YOU will get the HOSTESS BENEFITS from all your party sales! There will be NEW products to choose from the New Occasions Catalogue AND with Sale-A-Bration your guests can choose a FREE product for each $60 they spend! Contact me to book your stamp night! (My contact info is on the Left side bar)

Thanks for stopping by the blog today! I hope you have a wonderful day!!

December Hostess Code to use: SYB2AWN6

When you use this code, you will receive the FREE SGGW Tutorial with 6 EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS! Our last Stampin' Gals Tutorial!

>>How to use the hostess code:

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

NOTE: if your order is over $200, do not use the code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards on your order!

Stampin’ Gals Gone Wild-Choose Happiness Screen Card

Posted on December 17, 2014December 16, 2014 by Josee

Hey everyone! Connie here. I am thrilled to be sharing today for Stampin' Gals Gone Wild Wednesday! Over the weekend I received a Christmas card. It was a beautiful screen card and I wanted to create it myself but thought I would change it to an "any occasion" card.

I used only one stamp set, Choose Happiness, and the results were so elegant!

It may look like a difficult card but it's actually very simple. Let me share today's video…

Here are some measurements in case you missed them:

Crumb Cake cardstock – 11" x 5 1/2", score at 2 3/4", 5 1/2", and 8 1/4"
Color Me Autumn Designer Paper – (4) pieces 4 1/4" x 2 1/2"
Very Vanilla cardstock – (4) pieces 4" x 2 1/4"
Very Vanilla cardstock – (4) pieces 3 1/2" x 3/4
Marina Mist cardstock – 4" x 1"

Here are the supplies I used on my card today. Use what you have, ORDER what you need. Just click the picture below to go directly to Josee's Online Store.

Remember, if you place an order of $20 or more and use the December Hostess Code you’ll receive the SIX Exclusive videos and tutorials that Josee and I have created for December. They are OVER THE TOP fabulous projects so be sure to order and use that hostess code! This will be the last month to get your hands on these awesome tutorials!

In CANADA? Order HERE from JOSEE and use the December Hostess Code: 2793SE2R (CAN)

In the USA? Order HERE from CONNIE and use the December Hostess Code CPTSWAGZ (USA)

How to use the hostess code:

a. Enter your items into cart

b. At check out- Look under "Special Offers" (bottom left)

c. Enter the HOSTESS CODE in the box and hit apply

NOTE: If your order is over $200, do not use the code so that you can claim the Stampin’ Rewards on your order! FREE STUFF is awesome!

Hope you guys have the most wonderful Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Weekly Specials and a new Catalogue Sneak Peek!

Posted on December 16, 2014December 16, 2014 by Josee

Hello!!

It's Tuesday! Always an exciting day because it starts off Stampin' Up's Weekly Specials!! Check them out!

And while you are there, check out the Year End Closeouts!! So many deals!! Consider it a little gift to yourself

As you may have seen, the 2015 Occasions Catalogue and SALE-A-BRATION are coming January 6th!! I was able to spend a little time playing with my new stamps so I've got a little peek for you!

stamping jo's occasions & saleabration3

It's a very simple no layer card, and I think it looks pretty cute! I think you will love this stamp set! It is the 'Best Day Ever' stamp set and you can get this one for FREE with a Sale-A-Bration order over $60! I've got more sneak peeks coming over the next few weeks so come back to check them out!

Have a great day!!

December Hostess Code to use: SYB2AWN6

When you use this code, you will receive the FREE SGGW Tutorial with 6 EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS! Dec will be the last month to get your hands on these Stampin' Gals Tutorials!!

>>How to use the hostess code:a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under "Special Offers" (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply

NOTE: if your order is over $200, do not use the code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards on your order!