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Stampin’ Up! Christmas Idea #1-Simply Snowmen

Posted on September 12, 2008October 3, 2008 by Josee

I’m getting ready to go to St. George, Utah for the Stampin’ Up! Founder’s Circle Trip next week…I can’t wait! I’ll join about 100 of the Top Demonstrators from both US and Canada for a half week of pampering, stamping and sharing ideas! It’s really NOT a work trip…it’s all about fun! Part of what we do each year is a PJ party where we will have a card swap! I had to make 135 Christmas cards to swap with the other demonstrators! (So, that means I’ll come home to share 135 different and awesome Christmas cards!)

I’ll of course be displaying them all at my Christmas Card Class-if you’re intending on coming, make sure you go register as it’s filling up fast! Find the registration for this class HERE. Please note, if you prepay for this class, you’ll get a free gift…so make sure you go register now!

I got this idea from a RAK I received from Dawn Raspas and just new I had to re-create it with Christmas stamps! I made the cards using 3 different colours schemes because I wanted to use the colours I had on hand and didn’t have enough to make them all the same! Which do you like better? I can’t decide!

Here’s a closeup of the Snowmen

Dimensions for these cards:
Backing: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Insert-outer layer: 4" x 5 1/4" (This layer just slips under the belly band and is held up by the slit punch)
Insert-inner layer: 3 3/4" x 5"
Belly Band: 1" x 8 1/2"

Other Recommended Stamp Sets for this card
(picked to fit inside 1 1/4" circle punch):
Deer Friends-level 2 Hostess Set; pg. 20 Earn free with $395 workshop
111694 Spotlight on Christmas (Joy stamp) $26.95 pg. 33
111690 Snow Swirled (Med. Snowflake) ~~$29.95~~ $25.46 on sale till Oct. 11th pg. 32
110386 Snow Burst $23.95 pg. 34
110384 Season of Joy $31.95 pg. 34
110375 Merry & Bright (snowman) $17.95 pg. 37

Supplies used to make this project:

Item Code	Description	Price	Pg. #
111712(hostess)	Window Dressing	FREE	22 Level 3 hostess set-get it free by hosting a $655+ party)
109397	All Holidays Stamp Set	$37.95	142
108340	Round Tab Punch	$19.95	188
104388	Slit Punch	$7.50	188
104403	1 1/4" Circle Punch	$19.95	188
104401	1 3/8" Circle Punch	$19.95	188
109043	Scallop Circle Punch	$19.95	188
101650	Very Vanilla Cardstock	$8.95 (40 sheets)	163
102514	Creamy Caramel CS	$6.50	164
101341	Close to Cocoa CS	$6.50	164
102030	Ruby Red CS	$6.50	164
	Stampin’ Write Markers

Shop for any of these products online here!

I’m really looking forward to going next week for some well needed relaxation! AND I hope the ladies like my card! I can’t wait to see what I get back! I’m positive they’ll be lots of great ideas I can share with all of you!
Have a great stamping day! Josee
p.s. Notice I said…Christmas Idea #1-that is a hint of more to come!!!

ONLINE ORDERING is here! Shop 24-7

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Josee

I’m thrilled to announce the ultimate in convenience when it comes to ordering your favourite Stampin’ Up! products! As of now, you can order you products anytime of the day through the easy to use ONLINE ORDERING store on my website!!

To order online, just follow these easy steps!

1. Go to my website by clicking on my" Order Online" button on the left hand side of my blog.

2. Click the ‘Shop Now’ button in the upper-right hand corner

3. Enter your "item number" in the ‘Search the Store’ box and click OK or search the store by type of product you’re looking for!

You will find all of Stampin’ Up!’s specials available to you, including rewards – free stamp sets & free spending money – starting at a minimum $200 order! So, if your order doesn’t total that much, why not ask some friends if they want to order too and you can get some FREE products!

I will also have a monthly "Josee’s Online Ordering Offer" for anyone who orders online through my website! You’ll find more about this exclusive offer at the top of my blog!

And don’t forget I’m still here to help answer questions, give ideas, and to help you choose all the right supplies you need for your projects. So feel free to call or email me!

Have a great stamping day! Josee

Bella Basket…Big Shot style! Plus bonus Tutorial

Posted on September 10, 2008January 24, 2009 by Josee

The Big Shot excitement is huge in Stampin’ Up! world and I’ve had a chance to make some lovely projects with mine! I have to say that before we carried the Big Shot, I didn’t own a cutting system. When I receive it I figured when I made my first basket…I better just take photo’s and share with you how to create it!

Here’s the "Bella Basket" I made and it only took minutes to make! Can you imagine this same basket using different holiday type paper? Picture Halloween, Christmas, etc….so many possibilities!

Supplies used to make this project:

Item Code	Description	Price	Pg. #
113439	Big Shot Die-Cut Machine	$118.95	click here
113478	Extended Cutting Pads	$24.95	click here
113484	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL Die	$47.95	click here
112041	Bella Rose Designer Series Paper	$11.75	168
112092	Designer Buttons	$9.50	187
110755	Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive	$4.75	191

Find the step-by-step tutorial on making this Bella Basket here!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great stamping day! Josee

Tutorial: Glitter Embossing with a twist!

Posted on September 5, 2008September 5, 2008 by Josee

If you’re like me, you love your GLITTER and when you combine in with one of our favourite techniques-embossing; you have a recipe for FUN! Here’s a fun way to add glitter to any of our awesome Stampin’ Up! colours!

This is a fun card I made a couple of months ago for a Wow Swap and I also used it at Stamp Club last month!
Supplies used
Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Garden Whimsy
Cardstock: Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Apricot Appeal
Ink: Versamark, Always Artichoke, Apricot Appeal
Accessories: Boho Blossoms Punch, Rhinestone Brads, Heat Tool, Irredescent Ice Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Dimesionals

Step 1 Use the embossing buddy to go over the Whisper White
cardstock scrap. (This will take away the static from your paper and
make the powder stick where it’s suppose to be only!)

Step 2 Stamp the image in Versamark Ink. (This becomes your
STICKY ink that the powder will stick to.)

Step 3 Without stamping the image just yet, ink the “versamark inked” image into the Regal Rose Classic Ink.

Step 4 Stamp the image onto the whisper white cardstock and apply Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder to image.

Step 5 Using the Heat Tool, heat the embossing powder until the image becomes sparkly. (This may be hard to see, you will start with a cloudy glitter…keep heating until the glitter becomes clear everywhere.)

Here’s a close-up look of the image:

It’s quite stunning in person! Here’s another colour combination I used with this card:

Supplies used
Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Garden Whimsy
Cardstock: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Regal Rose
Ink: Versamark, Certainly Celery, Regal Rose
Accessories: Boho Blossoms Punch, Rhinestone Brads, Heat Tool, Irredescent Ice Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Dimesionals

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Now that school has started, I’ll be starting to post more fun tips and techniques for you!

Have a great weekend! I’ll be at the Baby Boom Show Saturday & Sunday…if you come for a visit, make sure you stop by my booth for a chance to win a $100 Gift Certificate!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great stamping week! Josee

Baby Boom Show coming up….

Posted on September 2, 2008September 3, 2008 by Josee

The Ottawa Baby Boom Show is coming up this weekend at the Nepean Sportsplex and I know you’ll want to be there!

Here’s more info:

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Baby Boom Show Management will ‘labour’ for months to ‘deliver’ the best baby parenting expo Ottawans have ever seen! Please visit us at the Nepean Sportsplex on September 6-7 for all the latest and greatest products, services and resource information for new and expectant parents in the Ottawa region. You will not be disappointed!!

Show Hours:
September 6- 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
September 7- 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Show Admission:
FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE!
FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE!

Location:
Nepean Sportsplex,
1701 Woodroffe

The kids are sure to want to come for the Meet & Greet with Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Come check out my booth for retired stamp sets, great display’s, class sign up’s and a chance to win $100 gift certificate in Stampin’ Up! products!

Looking forward to seeing you there! Josee