Matchbox Dresser

Here's a cute little project made from the Matchbox Big Shot Die. it is perfect for storing little things like candies, earrings, or even diamond rings!  These are just 3 matchboxes, stacked up, and attached with Sticky Strip. I used Rhinstone Brads for the handles, and added a 1/2 inch circle punched from vellum behind the brad. Then, I made an embossed cover to go around the outside of all of them. The colors are Certainly Celery, and Regal Rose.

 

I made these as "snacking gifts" for all my downline demonstrators that joined me at the Stampin' Up Seattle regional seminar recently.  I thought it would be nice to have a little sugar to snack on while we were sitting at our table watching the demonstrations :)

 

And here are the goodies I put inside....jelly bellies, caramels, and of course, chocolate!

 

Here we are, enjoying some candy! And, of course, the fabulous stamping ideas!

 

I have also made a five-drawer one that my kids loved so much, they all made their own versions! My boys are using them to store lego-men parts, and my daughter is storing her earrings in them :) Very cute!

Hope you have a great weekend!

Jo-Ann

stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

Starter Kit Deal!

While I was at the Stampin' Up seminar in Seatlle, we were offered a special, only available to those who attended the event!

I am allowed to offer $60 off the Demonstrator Starter Kit for the next 7 days! The starter kit contains over $400 worth of supplies, and if you purchase from me now, it is only $189.00! If you have spent more than $250 in Stampin' Up product in the past, this is the smartest way to go. You will get 30% off your first order, and 20% off subsequent orders for a minimum of 6 months, even if you hold no classes.

I am also offering to purchase the business supplies (for $30) from anyone who isn't interested in running a business, and just wants the stamping products. You will also get the Stampin' Up magazines for 6 months or more. Contact me by April 28th to get in on this savings!

Jo-Ann

stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

Inspired in Seattle!

I am just recently back from Stampin' Up's seminar in Seattle, where I spent all day Saturday learning new stamping techniques, class ideas, and project ideas. I am so excited to share all these things with you!

It was an early start, getting up at 4am to drive to Seattle for a 7:30 start!

Here are Barb and Tracy, as we waited in line to get in. There was alot of swapping going on!

 

(Below) Here I am with my upline, and good friend, Kristina Koch. Kristina has an amazing group of over 200 Stampin' Up Demonstrators in the lower mainland! Her group is called Colorful Impressions, and Kristina is an inspiration to me, who leads a helpful, positive, inspiring and creative group of ladies, and I am proud to be associated with them. We were having such a great time!

 

Below are the attending ladies from my own Whimsical Impressions Demonstrator Team. We got a chance to chat with Shelli Gardner, the founder and CEO of Stampin' Up. (You can see a pic of Shelli's family in the front of each Stampin' Up catalogue) It is always an honor to hear Shelli speak, and see her show us her hand-stamped projects on stage. She is a very easy to approach, down to earth person, with an amazing business now in 7 countries around the world, and yet she is so humble.

(from left to right: Shauna, Tracy, Me, Shelli, Barb, Erin, Lisa) Welcome to our team, Lisa!

I look forward to sharing some of the fabulous things I learned with you, in the coming days, weeks and months! You are going to LOVE them as much as I do!!

Have a fabulous day!

Jo-Ann

Starter Kit Deals!

Just announced this morning, Stampin Up is offering an amazing deal on the Starter Kit! During Sale-A-Bration, not only do you get an extra free stamp set of your choice (value $56.95),  but now you will also get 15% off the price of the kit, bringing it down to $209 (from $249)! And, I am going to top that off with a free Sale-A-Bration product from me! You can't miss out on this offer! You are getting a value of over $470 for only $209! (only 7% tax, no shipping, on this.)

If this interests you, Read on.........

The kit is customizable for most products (you can choose which 5 stamp sets, 5 ink colors, and 2 assorted cardstock packs you get, as well as wheel, and cartridge and more), and is such a great savings! Now you even get a Decor Elements vinyl wall art included!

You have a few options with what to do with the Starter Kit once you receive it:

-Use the stamps, paper and ink for your personal use, and do not hold classes, or workshops. (Without meeting the sales minimum, you will simply drop from the demonstrator list in about 6 months.-no need to pay anything back)

-Start a small stamp club with a few friends, meeting the $400 sales minimum every 3 months.

-Run a successful business for as long (or short) as you like, holding some stamping classes, and maybe a Stamp Club, plus whatever else you choose to offer. I can help you get started, and provide you with tips and ideas along the way. You are never on your own!

Want to join my team? We have a great time sharing stamping ideas, techniques and business successes, and love to get together and stamp! You can check out my Demonstrator Business page to read some more about our group, if you like. We have optional meetings, a Yahoo group, challenges, prizes and more!

Take advantage of this great DEAL, and contact me today to get the password to order the Starter Kit online from your home, or to get a list of the Starter Kit contents!

Happy Stamping!

Jo-Ann

Christmas Cards!

Here are a couple of cards made by fellow demonstrators at my Whimsical Impressions Downline Shoebox Swap a couple weeks ago. They are so cute! Each demonstrator designs one card, pre-cuts all the supplies for everyone else to make it, and brings all the supplies to complete it. We set shoeboxes of supplies out on the tables, and move from place to place making each card. What a fun night of stamping! 

The card below was designed by Julia....

   

The one below is by Charlene, using Mr. Twigster stamps, Felt Flurries, Versamark and Iridescent Ice embossing powder, among other things.

 

I will share a few more tomorrow, so come on back!

More projects from Whimsical Impressions Team meeting!

As promised, here are a couple more projects swapped at my Whimsical Impressions demonstrator meeting last week! I just love getting together to trade projects, and learning new styles, new techniques, and new ideas! These ladies are awesome, too, and I wish you could meet them all! We have a great open relationship in our group, and everyone loves to share! Thanks to Erin who arrived early to help with the make & takes too! I appreciate that!

 

Made by Erin Enns, this card uses the Tart & Tangy stamp set, the Sock Monkey stamp set, the Summer Picnic paper, and the Scallop Circle Punch! All my favorite things! That cute ruffle along the middle is actually our white Taffeta Ribbon made into a ruffle! I will be showing this neat technique at my upcoming Big Shot Class on October 3rd, so be sure to register for that!

 

This pretty card, made by Debby Evoy, uses the Upsy Daisy stamp set, the Tangerine Tango striped grosgrain ribbon, and Holidays and Wishes stamp set, and Seasonal Icons stamp set. The colors are Tangerine Tango, Always Artichoke, Riding Hood Red, and Very Vanilla cardstock. It's hard to tell from the picture, but she also added 2 way glue, and dazzling diamonds glitter to all the flowers! So sparkly in real life! Beautiful card Debby!

Thanks for swapping ladies!

To place an order for any of the products seen here, go to my online ordering link.

To learn more about joining this fun group, and getting a discount on your own orders, go to my Demonstrator Business Page, or contact me via email. The $119 special is only on until Oct 10th!

Here's a pic of a few members of our group! (and that's baby Keaton in the middle!)