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“My Crafty Friends Monday” – 5

Posted on October 3, 2011October 1, 2011 by Josee

Welcome to week 5 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 "Crafty Friends" theme is: Big Shot Top Note Die!

I picked this die because it's truly one of my favourites and is sooooo versatile. Check out the amazing & different ideas below!

Top Note Bigz Die (#113463 )

http://www.stampinghut.com/2010/12/top-note-snowman.html

http://stampone.wordpress.com/2008/10/23/big-shot-top-note-owl-treat-bag/

http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/2011/08/button-buddies-belated-birthday-card.html

http://bluejellystampin.blogspot.com/2011/05/purse-and-card.html

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!

Remember, right now you can purchase one of our AMAZING starter kits and get a BIG SHOT absolutely free!!! WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!

Founders Circle 2011 Highlights – Day 4

Posted on October 2, 2011October 1, 2011 by Josee

Hello my friends and welcome to day 4 of my Founders Circle Trip.

Today is a bittersweet day….it was so amazing but it was also the last day of the trip.

I can't say that I slept much on this trip…so, today was a lovely morning of sleeping in a bit. I really didn't do very much during the day…I got to go to Target…which is a treat in itself since the closest one to my house is 3 hours. I really didn't buy too much, but, it was nice to go. I was also able to spend some relaxing time chatting with friends.

The evening event was our Grand Finale….each year Stampin' Up! plans an amazing Farewell event and this year they really did outdid themselves! We pulled up to a lovely Golf Course and a line-up of golf carts. We were so excited to hear that we got to actually drive the carts.

We each had a partner who we shared the driving with and drove from game to game. Some were golfing related and others were just stamping.

Intense concentration….

Wooohooo…I hit the target!

After the games, we had a lovely dinner:

I was also able to take some really special photos after the event…here is a couple of pictures of the Advisory Board members: |

Here is a photo of the "Inky Divas" who earned the trip with me this year….I love these ladies! They are truly INKredible!

Well…that's it for my Founders Circle Trip…I hope you enjoyed seeing highlights from this trip. I was so blessed to spend 4 wonderful days with the Top 100 demonstrators from the US and the Top 15 from Canada. I truly love being with Stampin' Up! and am so thankful that I made the decision to join 9 years ago.

I'll be posting highlights from the Advisory Board Retreat next!

Accessories make the card extra special!!!! Check out my Holiday Mini Product Share going on right now!!!! Click here for details!

FREE Big Shot or Pick $125 in FREE products!!! (October only!)

Posted on October 1, 2011October 1, 2011 by Josee

Date: October 1-31st, 2011

Today's an exciting day….Stampin' Up! is offering an amazing special that you just should NOT miss!

Promotion Details: During the month of October, you can have the BIG SHOT for free (or choose up to $125 in products of your choice) when you purchase one of the starter kits and become a member of the Inky Divas.

It's a perfect opportunity for a HOBBY STAMPER who loves our products to test drive the amazing discounts and perks of being a demonstrator. There's no commitment to sell and you will get the benefits until at least the last day of March 2012!

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING DEAL

Taking Advantage of the Product Bonus

Purchase a Starter Kit during the promotional period AND you will receive a Sizzix Big Shot Machine or $125 in Stampin' Up! products of their choice from any of our current catalogues.
Click here to see the 2 different kits
Once you pick and purchase a kit, you will be able to select your product bonus through the website approximately one hour after.
Shipping is free on the kit AND on the bonus you choose! WOW
Ensure that your free total comes as close as possible to $125 without going over since the Promotional Product Bonus order type will not allow items beyond $125 to be added to the order.
You will have until November 30, 2011, to redeem your product bonus.
You have the option to substitute a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder ($9.95 or less; see pages 218-219) for the Always Bird Décor Elements (p. 233) that comes standard in the Starter Kit.

As a member of my Inky Divas Team, you will be able to take advantage of the demonstrator perks and privileges until at least March 31st, 2012….which includes Sale-A-Bration….our biggest sale of the year!

Signing up is easy…just click here and get started: www.stampingjo.com/join If you prefer, contact me and I'll be happy to do it for you!

Questions? Email me or call me….I love to help!

3x Back to School Pages

Posted on September 30, 2011September 27, 2011 by Josee

It's the end of September and I finally got around to making my kids' Back to School pages. I'm really thrilled on how they turned out…I hope you are too! Let me know what you think!

The first is of my youngest who just started Kindergarten this year. I just can't believe they are all in school now. She's so proud of herself and is doing so well.

This one is of my son…of course…and he just started grade 4 in a brand new school. He's been doing really well and has already made some friends!

My oldest daughter just entered grade 6 and in her school that's the highest grade, so, it's neat to see how they are empowering her to be a leader. She is growing up so fast and now even has feet bigger than mine..can you imagine?! 🙂

This week's NEW DOWNLOADS for My Digital Studio include: (click on each thumbnail to see them online)

Quick Links
My Digital Studio catalogue PDF
Shop for Digital Products here
Purchase My Digital Software here

Founders Circle 2011 Highlights – Day 3

Posted on September 29, 2011September 27, 2011 by Josee

Welcome friends to Founders Circle day 3.

Today we visited the Kanab facility where Stampin' Up! manufactures our stamps.

There's nothing like the rush of love we feel from the staff who work at Stampin' Up! I know we all tried to mirror back the love to make sure they knew how much we appreciated each and every one of them.

We can't show you everything inside the facility, but we got to take some pictures with friends in the lobby and inside the apartment.

After our visit to Kanab, we got to enjoy lunch at the park that Stampin' Up! donated. The park has the loveliest view and instead of sand….they used rubber of course!

Each year we get to keep the container that our lunch comes in….isn't it adorable?!

After lunch, we returned to the hotel and got ready to go watch "The Little Mermaid". I wish I could have taken photos of the actual show, but, we are not allowed…here's a cute photo we took before the show. {Marlayne Hardy, Maggie Patterson & I} It was an amazing show!!!

After the show, we returned to our rooms to find another lovely gift from Stampin' Up!
{A home-made apron using our fabric}

Accessories make the card extra special!!!! Check out my Holiday Mini Product Share going on right now!!!! Click here for details!