Hand Stamped Cards with Josee Smuck-Stampin' Up! Canada Demonstrator – Page 344 – Stampin' Up! Canada Demonstrator; Rubber Stamps & Supplies for Cardmaking & Scrapbooking in Stittsville, Ontario (near Ottawa)

Stampin’ Gals Gone Wild Wednesday- Darling Doily

Posted on August 20, 2014August 18, 2014 by Josee

Hey Wild Stampin' Gals! It's Connie and I am super excited to share with you today! It doubles as a wedding card OR an anniversary card too.

I just recently ordered the Darling Doily Thinlit. Now, let me start by saying that I was not a big fan of the doily Sizzlit that we had before. No matter how many different ways I tried it use it, it was almost always an epic fail. Well, I am THRILLED to tell you that this is NOT the case with the Darling Doily!!! So if you've been on the fence about whether or not to get this one, ORDER IT! It's fantastic!

Check out the detail on it plus it even has some embossing on it too! I am going to share a couple tips with you on using this die in today's Stampin' Gals Gone Wild Wednesday video. Let's check it out…

If you are unable to view the video, CLICK HERE to view it online.

Here are a few details in case you missed them:

WHIPER WHITE CARDSTOCK for card base – 4 1/4" x 11" – scored at 5 1/2"

WHISPER WHITE CARDSTOCK for doily – 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"

Here is the supply list. Use what you have and ORDER what you need!

Flower Shop stamp set #130939 (w) #130942 (c)

Petite Petals #133152 (w) #133155 (c)

Dozen Thoughts #131056 (w) #131059 (c)

Sassy Salutations #132070 (w) #126707 (c)

Encore Silver Ink Pad #132142

Darling Doily Thinlit #133736

Pansy Punch #130698

Petite Petals Punch #133322

1/8" Silver Ribbon #132137

Rhinestones #119246

SNAIL Adhesive #104432 Refill #104331

Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

Glue Dots 103683

Remember, if you place an order of $20 or more and use the August Hostess Code you’ll receive the SIX Exclusive videos and tutorials that Connie and I have created for August.

They are fabulous projects so be sure to order and use that hostess code!

In CANADA? Order HERE from JOSEE and use the August Hostess Code: VGWVBGM (CAN)

In the USA? Order HERE from CONNIE and use the August Hostess Code HTADUWDU (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 your HOSTESS CODE in 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 a terrific Wednesday!

“My Crafty Friends Monday” – 70

Posted on August 18, 2014August 18, 2014 by Josee

Welcome to week 70 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 "Banner Banter" stamp set (wood mount or clear mount)

Lynda Lee
http://stampingdoc.blogspot.com/2014/04/setting-sail-with-hello-sailor.html

Kristin Hayes
http://kristinscardsandcreations.blogspot.com/2014/06/banner-banter.html

Suzanne Johnson
http://www.gottastampwithsuzanne.com/2014/07/banner-banter-case-using-lost-lagoon-in.html

Michele Reynolds
http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2014/06/new-catalog-stamp-camp-follow-up-five-cards.html

Linda Madison
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/87679523970718542/

>>Love these ideas, you can purchase the Banner Banter stamp set through my ONLINE STORE ! AND better yet, join my ONLINE C LUB to get SIX EXLUSIVE VIDEOS, earn FREEBIES….and more!

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

Come back next Monday to see more talented stampers!

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

AUGUST Hostess Code to use: VG3WVBGM

When you use this code, you will receive the FREE SGGW Tutorial with 6 EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS!

>>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!

signature

Stampers Dozen Blog Hop: Back to School!

Posted on August 14, 2014August 14, 2014 by Josee

Hello my friends! Welcome to the August Stampers Dozen Blog Hop….I cannot believe the summer is almost over! Why is it we wait and wait for summer to come for what seems like such a LONG time (and it is long when it's SO COLD all winter), and then it finally comes but goes out in a flash?! Before you know it, the stores have stashed the summer stuff in a clearance corner and have all the Back to School supplies out on display!

On that note, this month's blog hop theme is "BACK TO SCHOOL" and I thought it might be nice to create a special 'Welcome Back' gift for the teacher!

This is a pencil holder that was made using an ordinary soup can, cleaned out and covered with Coastal Cabana paper and a strip of Strawberry Slush adhered with Sticky Strip, then decorated with punched and die cut elements, as well as some silver ribbon. The Owl Builder Punch was used to cut out each colour of cardstock and then assembled. SO CUTE!!

I hope it inspires you to welcome the teacher's in your life back to classroom 🙂 Of course, this design could be used for anyone…you could even personalize one for each child to have their own stash of pencils, and even one for yourself so the kids keep their hands off your favorite pens 🙂

Cutting Dimensions

Coastal Cabana (#131297): 9"x3.5" (or to fit whatever can you use)

Strawberry Slush (#131295): 9" x 2.5" (again sized to fit the can you are using)

Chocolate Chip (#102128), Real Red (#102482), Sahara Sand (#121043), Whisper White (#100730) Basic Black (#121045) and Coastal Cabana (#131297): scraps for punching and die cutting

Supplies
-Big Shot #113439
-Little Letter Thinlits #133730
-Owl Builder Punch #118074
-Sweetheart Punch #133786
-Silver 1/8" Ribbon #132137
-Stampin' Trimmer #126889
-Sticky Strip #104294
-Glue Dots #103683
-Snail Adhesive #104332 Refills #104331
-Other: empty soup can

signature

Now click Next Blog to hop on over to Laura Milligan's blog to check out what goodness she has in store for us!

AUGUST Hostess Code to use: VG3WVBGM

When you use this code, you will receive the FREE SGGW Tutorial with 6 EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS!
>>Or you can purchase this month's tutorial for only $14.95/ subscribe for only $9.95/month click here

>>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!

This and That…

Posted on August 14, 2014August 14, 2014 by Josee

Good Morning!

Brrr!! What happened to SUMMER?! I hope you have warmer weather than we do, it is chilly here in Ottawa today!

I've got another scrapbook page to share today, it was nice to look back on these photos from last month….when it was actually HOT summer days! I love these photos of my family!

This page was put together in less than a half hour! Quick and easy! Love it!

Supplies used:

This And That Epic Day Kit – Digital Download (the stickers are also available in paper format)

Simple Stitches & Corners – Digital Download

Whisper White Cardstock (Digital)

A now, a few announcements!

Starting in September, my monthly card classes will be focused on Christmas cards! I know, it seems too early to even talk about Christmas, but doesn't it feel good to get your cards done early before the rest of the Christmas rush? Check out my class schedule here!

If you receive my weekly newsletter, make sure you check it out for a coupon for a FREE CLASS if you've never tried one of my classes!

Have you seen this month's AMAZING special offer from Stampin' Up?? If you love the BIG SHOT, this one is for you!

If you already have a BIG SHOT, this offer is for you too! You can still save 15%!

Did you know…that you can BUY the STAMPIN' GALS GONE WILD tutorials? Of course, you can get them for FREE with a minimum $20 purchase, but if you don't purchase every month you can still get in on these AWESOME tutorials!

Check out the purchasing options– you can purchase just the months you've missed, or subscribe monthly so you never miss out!

If you already receive the Stampin' Gals Gone Wild tutorials, I'd love your feedback! Do you love them? Send me an email or leave a comment on this post.

Thanks for stopping today! Enjoy your day!

Stampin’ Gals Gone Wild Wednesday-Sponged Rainbow Background

Posted on August 13, 2014August 12, 2014 by Josee

Hey everyone! It's Josee and today I get to share a fun video with you for Stampin’ Gals Gone Wild Wednesday!

I had a lot of fun creating this card….I tried a bunch of different colour combinations, but, this one my my personal favourite!

Playing with colours is so much fun and with Stampin' Up! many colours…there's tons of combinations you can create!
Make sure you check out the CHALLENGE at the end of the video….I've challenged you to create a card using this technique and then share it in the comments of this post.

Here is today's Stampin' Gals Gone Wild Wednesday video…

If you are unable to view the video, CLICK HERE to view it online.

Here is the supply list:
STAMP SETS: Wildflower Meadow c#129168 w#129165; Bravo #135380
INK: Crushed Curry #131173; Strawberry Slush #131178; Island Indigo #126986; Stazon Black #101406
PAPER: Island Indigo #122923; Strawberry Slush #131178; Whisper White #100730
ACCESSORIES: 1/8" Black Tafetta Ribbon #119261; Hexagon Punch #130919; Stamping Sponges #101610; Brayer #102395; Snail Adhesive #104332 / Refill #104331; Dimensionals #104430

Use what you have and order what you need!

Remember, if you place an order of $20 or more and use the August Hostess Code you’ll receive the SIX Exclusive videos and tutorials that Connie and I have created for August.

They are fabulous projects so be sure to order and use that hostess code!

In CANADA? Order HERE from JOSEE and use the August Hostess Code: VGWVBGM (CAN)
In the USA? Order HERE from CONNIE and use the August Hostess Code HTADUWDU (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 your HOSTESS CODE in 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 a terrific Wednesday!
signature