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Black Elegance with Fifth Avenue Floral

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Josee

Black seems to be a under-used colour in cardmaking, don’t you think? I created this card for my card class yesterday and love how the embossing on the black makes this card so elegant. It’s similar to a card I’ve posted before, but, I changed the "card" colour to Basic Grey instead of white.

Instructions on creating background:

  1. Lightly pass the Embossing Buddy on your black cardstock to reduce static.
  2. Stamp the flowers from Fifth Avenue Floral randomnly using Versamark ink pad.
  3. Cover cardstock with Clear Emossing Powder. Tap off excess.
  4. Use Heat Tool to melt powder.

Don’t forget that  you can take advantage of my FABULOUS FREEBIE  and my ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

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Josee’s Anniversary Special

Posted on April 20, 2009April 19, 2009 by Josee

I can’t believe I forgot my official Anniversary date with Stampin’ Up! This month, on the 15th of April was my 7th year with Stampin’ Up! I can’t believe how time flies.

Seven years ago, I went to Toronto to see the Stampin’ Up! presentation by Shelli Gardner. They were there to launch Stampin’ Up! Canada and all I knew was that they were a stamping company that also focused on scrapbooking. I had never stamped but was a scrapbooker for a few years.

Here’s the conversation with my husband before I left for Toronto: 

DH: "You know…you don’t have to sign up right away, you can think about it!"

Me: "Yes, honey!" (hee, hee)

So, near the end of the presentation, Stampin’ Up! said: "If you sign up tonight, not only will you get to be a demonstrator…BUT you’ll get a free Stampin’ Up! apron!"

Me: "Sign me up!!!" lol

So, I came back home to Ottawa with no stamping experience…but, a really cute Stampin’ Up! apron…lol! Seven years later….I still love SU and am looking forward to the next seven great years!

In celebration of my Anniversary, I’m having a 5-day CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SPECIAL! I greatly appreciate all of you who have supported me in my business…you mean the world to me! 

2-part CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SPECIAL: (Apr. 20-25)

Special 1:
"Start a business; you too can get an apron!"

Sign up to be a demonstrator before April 25th and you’ll receive free: Circle Scissor Plus!  Sign up online to order your kit and I’ll mail your your Circle Scissor Plus directly to you! Get more info on becoming a demonstrator here!

Special 2)
"Go shopping…your husband called & said it was ok!" 

 Email me an order over $75 before the 25th of April and get FREE SHIPPING! (If you choose to order online, I will mail you a cheque for the discount!)

 Thanks again to everyone who has has supported me in my business…I really do appreciate each and everyone of you! 

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Yummy Scrapbook Layout

Posted on April 19, 2009April 17, 2009 by Josee

Just had to share this adorable scrapbook page from the Stampin` Up! website. I love how they used the Big Shot to add interest behind the picture. AND isn`t it the cutest photo.

Stamps
•Yummy stamp set

Paper
•Shimmery White card stock
•Real Red textured card stock
•So Saffron textured card stock
•Chocolate Chip Patterns Designer Series paper

Ink
•Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin’ Pad®
•Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write® marker
•Real Red Stampin’ Write marker

Accessories
•Real Red 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon
•So Saffron 7/8″ poly twill ribbon
•Linen thread
•1/2″ Library clips
Stampin’ Dimensionals®
•Wide Oval punch
•1/16″ Circle punch
Sizzix® Big Shot™ for Stampin’ Up!®
•Top Note Bigz™ die

 

 

 

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Ottawa Related: Celebrate Earth Day

Posted on April 18, 2009April 17, 2009 by Josee

I attend playgroup on Friday’s with my youngest and got a flyer for a great Family event to celebrate Earth Day. So, if you live in Ottawa-you could check out this one-hour family concert featuring the "JUNKYARD SYMPHONY". I personally have never heard them…but, may have to go check it out!

Here are the details:

Date: Sunday April 19th   4pm
Location: Bells Corners United Church (3955 Richmond Road, Nepean)
Cost: $5 each

I have no affiliating with this event, but, thought I`d share it in case someone was looking for something to do on Sunday!

Happy Saturday!!!

p.s. Don`t forget my week long Give-Away…check it out here!

p.p.s. I still have spots in my Fifth Avenue Floral Class coming up this Monday-go register here! I have 3 of the samples finished and they`re really pretty!!! 

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FABULOUS FRIDAY FREEBIE: Apr 17, 09

Posted on April 17, 2009April 15, 2009 by Josee

Here’s another exciting Blog Candy, Blog Give-Away….or FREEBIE….whatever you call it, it’s a great time to win some FREE STUFF!

From Friday April 17th to Thursday April 23rd, 2009-you’ll have the chance to win: 

Darling Dots Hostess Set
 
Images © Stampin’ Up!

*Canadian customers only please. Due to Stampin’ Up! policy, I can only mail products to Canadian residents.

How to win:

Leave me a comment on ANY POST on my blog from April 17-23rd, 2009 and you’ll automatically be entered in the draw to win! Remember to add your location in your post as I can only send merchandise to Canadians.

GOOD LUCK!

The winner from last draw is: Gina Nichols

Gina will get to pick a ONLINE INSPIRATION PROJECT TUTORIAL! Congrats Gina…and in case you’re wondering-her favourite set was Sweet Stems!

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