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Hope you had a Merry Christmas & last chance to get 20% off your order!

Posted on December 28, 2009December 28, 2009 by Josee

Just thought I'd take a quick moment to catch up now that Christmas is over! I hope you had a great time celebrating with family and friends. We enjoyed our Christmas…but, as always it went too quickly. We ate 3 turkeys (yum), were part of a play at church (scary) and got some awesome gifts. I got a sewing machine (which I'm excited to learn to use) and a new Keurig Coffee maker (I can't wait to introduce it at my Open House).

Here's one of the gifts I gave to my husband at Christmas. I used My Digital studio to make a 12×12 page and then framed it. For the letters, I used the Big Shot to cut out some textured Chocolate Chip cardstock. What do you think?!

Just a few reminders before I go:

SHOPPING SALE: You have 3 more days to take advantage of my ENJOY MY DISCOUNT SALE. Place an order before Dec. 31st and you'll get 20% off! (Reg. sh & tax will apply on price before discount) Email me your order today!
OPEN HOUSE: Register for my open house coming up on Jan. 6th click here for details
STAMPING DAY: Early Bird pricing almost over for the New Year Kick Off on Jan. 30th. You don't want to miss this full day of stamping fun!

I also wanted to share with you the card that my kids made my ALL BY THEMSELVES! I couldn't believe how creative they were!

Digital Friday: Santa layouts

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Josee

I've been working on my Christmas pages using My Digital Studio and have a bunch already done to share! Most of these were started with template pages that I edited slightly. Hope you like them:

I'm working on some fabulous projects for my January workshops…make sure you let me know if you want to get your friends together for a great night of stamping! We'll have a blast! PLUS, I've decided to schedule a very SPECIAL HOSTESS APPRECIATION EVENT in April just for my Jan-Feb-Mar hostesses! You don't want to miss it, so, let me know asap if you want to pick a date!

VIDEO & New product alert…cling stamps, new punches, paper and more!

Posted on December 17, 2009December 17, 2009 by Josee

New Clear-Mount Rubber Stamps by Stampin' Up!

Over the past few years, there has been enormous demand from demonstrators and customers alike for a line of repositionable clear-mount stamps. Well, you asked for it, and now you have it! Starting with stamps in the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalogue and 2010 Sale-A-Bration brochure, Stampin' Up! now offers our exclusive stamp art in both traditional wood-mount, and the new clear-mount options.

Our new clear-mount rubber stamps are the result of extensive research with the intent to maintain the very best image quality in the stamping industry, while at the same time offering the ease-of-use and storability inherent in repositionable clear-mount rubber stamps.

Clear-Mount Rubber Stamp Features

Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.

STAMPING JO VIDEO
Here's a very rough video of some of our new products…I'm super excited about the stamps. I wasn't sure how I would like them, but, tried them for the first time at card class last night, and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THEM! Not only are they super easy to use, YOU CAN SEE RIGHT THROUGH THE BLOCK and be able to stamp the right spot on your projects. AND you'll get to SAVE money as the cling stamps are less expensive. For those of you who want to stay with the wood block…no worries, the stamps are offered in both formats! (Sorry for the rough ending, my memory card ran out of room, I was going to do part 2, but, I ran out of time)

(If you are viewing by email, click here to see video)

I'm working on some fabulous projects for my January workshops…make sure you let me know if you want to get your friends together for a great night of stamping! We'll have a blast!

Join me….2 last classes of the year!

Posted on December 14, 2009December 14, 2009 by Josee

Wow….time is sure flying. I just can't believe it's Dec. 14th already! I almost have all my shopping done and even got them all put out in my stamp room and started wrapping them. I was feeling really good about it all until….I sent my 9-year old downstairs to get our camera. Ugghhh. She say's she only saw a couple of them…not sure if I believe her?!

This weekend, we got to see the Olympic Torch…it was really neat. It came only about 2 minutes from our house. Our kids thought it was "cool"! 🙂

We also went to an amazing production at Bethel Pentecostal Church called "The Singing Christmas Tree". We've been before and once again, it was AMAZING! It was quite the busy weekend again, but, I feel like I got alot done!

This week are my last classes before Christmas. I'm really excited for my Wednesday Card Class. I have some fantastic projects planned, including some sneak peeks of products that will be available in January. We'll be making 6 cards and a Santa Box. You really should take some time to come stamp with me! We'll be trying out Stampin' Up!'s new "cling stamps". AND I'll have a special shopping special just for that night! RSVP today!

I've also changed my tags class to the same night…so pick your class and come stamp with me!
Monthly Card Class
Wednesday, December 16th RSVP
Cost: FREE with a min. of a $25 order placed that night! Or pay a flat fee of $15
(Demonstrator can attend for only $10)

This is a new monthly class where you’ll make get to make 6 different cards each month. (Bring an adult guest I’ve never met and make 2 extra cards for FREE!)

This month's class, I have a really fun bonus for you to make…check out this adorable Santa Box!

Tags Galore Class
Wednesday Dec 16th 7-9pm (NEW DATE)
COST: $20 or Free with a $35+ order placed that night.(Demonstrators pay only $15) RSVP today

You'll be making 25 cute tags featuring the Sparkly & Bright stamp set and the Stampin' Up! Two Tags Die.

I got the idea for this class here, check it out if you want to see what type of tags we'll be making! They're adorable!

Big Shot savings for a limited time!

Posted on December 11, 2009December 11, 2009 by Josee

Were there some Sizzix dies or accessories that you know you want–or you know your friend wants? Now’s your chance! There are special deals from now until shortly before Christmas on Stampin’ Up! exclusive dies and other accessories for your Sizzix Big Shot and also select Decor Elements.

Discounts range between 15-25 percent.

Click here to see all the products on special until December 22nd.