Holiday Extravaganza!

Who doesn't love a good SALE?! And best of all, this one's an ONLINE sale! Shop from the comfort of your own home, grab a cup of tea, snuggle up with a blanket, and shop for some amazing deals! Over 50 items are on sale at up to 50% off! There will even be TWO special products on sale at 60% off for a 24 hour period!  So, get your list out, and get some things checked off! This sale goes from Nov 21st to Nov 30th. Click here to access my online store! Then Click on Shop Now, and Online Extravaganza!

You can Email me if you'd prefer that I place your order, but keep in mind I will only place them once I get a minimum of $100 in orders, so this may be too late if there's something you're desperate for! (My first order will be going through this Thursday morning.) 

Heart Pouch project

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share with you the heart pouch I made recently.

 

It is made using the new Petal Cone Die, and the Fun Flowers Die, both found in the Occasions Mini Catalogue. My friend, Pamela, and I made 25 of these for swaps for a recent Stampin' Up seminar!

I used Always Artichoke cardstock for the base, cut 2 out with the Petal Cone Die, and then ran them through the Polka Dot embossing folder. I adhered the two pieces together with Sticky Strip, and added some designer Paper, and 1/8" Marina Mist ribbon. The flowers were cut out of Marina Mist cardstock, (thanks to Sher and Alexa for the help:)), then embossed with the Polka Dots and Vintage Wallpaper embossing folders, and added a Big Button and some Linen Thread.

 

It makes a cute little pouch, perfect for a package of homemade cookies, or some flavored tea, made just to brighten a friend's day!

Hope you enjoyed it!

Jo-Ann 

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends out there! I hope you had a wonderful weekend visiting with friends and family, and eating TURKEY! I know we did....

Here's a card I made for my female family members at our Thanksgiving Dinner! I had a bunch of scraps left over from my Stamp Club make & take last week, and I wanted to stick with the same color combination (Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Early Espresso.)

 

I stamped the Autumn Harvest stamps in Early Espresso, and masked each one before I stamped the others over top.  I then used my Watercolor Crayons and an Aquapainter to color them in, and blend the colors. The printed paper is the Peach Parfait Designer Prints, and I added some vanilla Half-Back Pearls from the Pretties Kit with Mini Glue Dots at the end. (The Pretties Kit is on sale in my Online Store!) In the pic, the background is my counter-top, not paper----sorry about that:))

So much fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

From anywhere in Canada, you can always order online 24/7 at www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net and your order will arrive at your door in about a week!

 

 

Haitian Relief

I just received this note from Stampin Up, and wanted to pass it along to you....

Haitian Disaster Relief
January 21, 2010

Stampin′ Up! demonstrators have a long history of making a difference in the lives of others--especially when disaster strikes and the need is greatest. So it was not surprising that so many demonstrators have contacted us in the past week asking what the plan is for helping to provide relief for those who continue to suffer from the effects of the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12.

Here is what we are going to do:

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set purchased will be donated to American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Product Name	Item #	Price
I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount  (block D recommended)	118571	$24.95
I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount	117010	$35.95

This is a simple and straightforward plan; the more stamp sets we sell, the greater the difference you make. Often it is the simplest plans that work best!

To help out with this fundraiser for Haiti, you can place an order online thru my website at www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net (click Shop Now) or you can email me at stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca. Stampin' Up will send us a total of money raised at the end of February, and I will share that total with you! Help us make a difference, and you'll enjoy some creativity at the same time!

Here is the "I {Heart} Hearts" stamp set. It also co-ordinates with the Trio Heart Punch! 

Place your order today, and help me help Haiti.

 

One more Christmas post!

Well, I have already started working on Valentine's projects, but I wanted to share one last post of these Christmassy projects that were shared by some demonstrators at the last team meeting I held.

Here's a card made by Julia Bell......

It uses the Brilliant Blue, Real Red and Green Galore cardstock, and the Big on Christmas stamp set. The punches she used are the Scallop Edge punch, and Snowflake Punch. It's hard to see in the pic, but there is Shimmer Paint (mixed with rubbing alcohol) spritzed over the whole card and it really adds a pretty shimmer.

(By the way, the Shimmer Paint was so popular, that Stampin Up had decided to extend it past the mini catalogue expiry, so you'll still be able to order it in the coming months! Yay! Can't wait to try this on some Valentine's projects!)

Here's another Christmas card that I love. This one is made by Debby Evoy.

It is made with Real Red and Not Quite Navy cardstocks, and I love the little penguin guy! Debby used the 2 way glue pen, and some dazzling diamonds glitter on the ice flow, so it really sparkles!

Well, I wish you and your family a wonderful Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! I am thankful for each and every one of you who drops by my blog on a regular basis! It is great to be able to share my projects with you, and my favorite part is hearing from you, via comments or in person. Thank you for inspiring me, and allowing me to inspire you a little. Merry Christmas!

Jo-Ann
 

Digital Disneyland page

Good Morning!

I was just working on some of my Digital Scrapbooking, and thought you might like to see one of my pages! This is made using My Digital Studio from Stampin Up, and was actually a pre-done template, included with the software. I just dragged a couple photos onto it, and edited the words underneath. Took me about 2 minutes!

Enjoy your day!

Jo-Ann

online shopping: www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net

email: stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

 

Christmas is on the way!

Good Morning!

Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming! How exciting! I hope you are enjoying the sights and smells of the season, and are finding some time to relax a bit.

Here's a cute Christmas box I made using the Big Shot Matchbox Die, Christmas Punch stamp set, and Christmas Cocoa Designer Paper. This is the perfect size for placing a gift in: some jewelry, little chocolates or good old-fashioned cash-ola!

Don't forget about the 12 Days of Christmas Sale on Big Shot dies and supplies on until Dec 22nd! See my previous post for more info.....

Merry Christmas!

www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net
 
 

HUGE Holiday SALE!

Stampin' Up is offering amazing deals on a HUGE list of merchandise, available thru my website, or by emailing me your order. Sale ends Nov 30th! Here is a list of all the items on sale at 30-50% off! There are also tons of bundles! Check it out, and email me your order by Nov 29th!

Item	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$59.90	$29.95
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$41.90	$20.95
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$41.90	$20.95
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$35.45	$17.73
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$42.50	$21.25
120284	Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$54.90	$27.45
120285	Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$42.90	$21.45
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$69.85	$34.93
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$69.85	$34.93
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$69.85	$34.93
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$33.90	$16.95
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$27.00	$16.20
120289	Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads	$170.95	$102.57
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$56.95	$34.17
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$58.95	$35.37
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$58.95	$35.37
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$57.40	$34.44
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$78.40	$47.04
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$78.40	$47.04
120294	Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$115.90	$69.54
120295	Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$73.85	$44.31
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$73.85	$44.31
120296	On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$56.85	$34.11
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$100.85	$60.51
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$100.85	$60.51
120299	Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$100.85	$60.51
120300	For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.20	$35.14
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.20	$35.14
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.20	$35.14
120301	Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$71.70	$50.19
120302	Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$61.10	$42.77
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.85	$35.60
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.85	$35.60
120304	Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$53.85	$37.70
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$53.85	$37.70
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$53.85	$37.70
120305	Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$91.90	$64.33
120306	Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$91.90	$64.33
120307	Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$91.90	$64.33
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$53.95	$37.77
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$53.95	$37.77
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$11.25	$7.88
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$9.95	$6.97
112081	Scallop Square punch	$22.95	$16.07
113693	Full Heart punch	$22.95	$16.07
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$22.95	$16.07
112091	Scallop Edge punch	$22.95	$16.07
112571	Circle Designer brads	$8.50	$5.95
112579	Flower Designer brads	$8.50	$5.95
112572	Star Designer brads	$8.50	$5.95
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$53.95	$37.77
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$93.95	$65.77
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$53.95	$37.77
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$86.95	$60.87

   *This bundle is only available while supplies last.

Things to Remember:

• Orders may be placed as customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online orders.


• The sale begins Monday, November 23, 2009, 12:01 AM (MT), and ends Monday November 30, 2009, 11:50 PM (MT).


• Discounts range between 30 percent and 50 percent.


• For online orders, discounts will be shown in the shopping bag at checkout.

Place your order today!

Jo-Ann

stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

Digital software class!

I am excited to be offering a class on using the "My Digital Studio" software program from Stampin' Up. This is an amazing program, and I absolutely LOVE using it! If you are interested in learning the basics of this program, as well as some advanced tips and tricks, this is the class to be at! Weds, Nov 25th 7:00pm in my studio, in Abbotsford, BC 

 
If you have purchased this software from me already, you may attend the class for FREE! Email me to RSVP for the class. Bring your laptop with the software on it, and you can follow along, or just come without one.

If you want to check out the software before purchasing it, click below to pay $10 and you will be registered for the class:

 

If you want to order the software now for $106.95, click below (or email me at stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca ), and please email me if you want to attend the class for free.

 

And here's a cute scrapbook page of my adorable niece, using My Digital Studio! 

Hope to see you at the class! Register today!

  

Cocoa & Ornaments

The above card is one I designed for my recent Christmas Card Stamp A Stack, held on Oct 24th. It was so much fun!

This card uses:

Stamps: Delightful Decorations, Tree Trimmings, Holiday Best Hostess stamp set

Cardstocks: Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip.

Inks: Versamark, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Ornament punch (from the Stampin Up Holiday Mini Catalogue), Modern Label Punch, Scallop Edge punch, silver brads, dimensionals, 3/4" circle punch and Iridescent Ice embossing powder.

Here are some of the ladies enjoying a great time of stamping 16 Christmas cards!

Above are Jen, Joanne and Kristin

 

And here are Diane, Erica, bekky, Jimi, Kathryn, and Alex....stamping away!

Stay posted for some more great Christmas ideas coming soon....

Jo-Ann
 
 
 

Pop Up Video

Check out this Stampin ' Up video on how to use the Pop Up Cake Die that's on sale this week!

Contact me today to order this die for only $34.99 (regular price is $53.95)! Or order online at www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net by Oct 18th.

 

Week#2 Deals of the Week

This week, get these amazing Stampin’ Up Deals, which are 35% (or more) off! They are dies for the Sizzix Big Shot machine, and are on sale this week only!

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$57.95	$34.99
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$15.95	$7.49
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$53.95	$34.99

       
 
 
     

The above photo is compliments of Patty Bennett at ww.pattystamps.com and shows the cute little

cupcake wrap and napkin ring from the Table Setting Die that’s on sale.

And here is the adorable Pop-Up cake Die! This folds FLAT inside a card! Unbelievable! And it is so nice for wedding cards too!

Place an order online thru my website by Sunday evening, Oct 18^th for any of the above dies, or email me by Oct 15th to have me place your order for you, and get in on this great deal!

These are perfect for your scrapbooking, cardmaking, and home decor projects. Make your projects look perfect with ease. Order yours today!

And, continue to check on my Stampin' Up website for great deals going on all month! You can find them under Promotions.

Happy Creating!

Jo-Ann

Punches on at 30% off!

For the month of October, Stampin' Up is offering the always-popular Deal of the week! But, instead of just one option, this week we have three! Here they are.......for a limited time...

Week 1 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
109183	Trio Flower punch	$15.99
109041	5-Petal Flower punch	$15.99
110709	My Way punch	$16.99

     
All three of these punches are the regular price of $22.95, on now at 30% off!  Place an order online thru my website by Sunday evening, or email me by Saturday morning to have me place your order for you!

You know, these punches are the best around! Easy to hold and maneuver, and sooooo easy to punch! They are perfect for your scrapbooking, cardmaking, and home decor projects. Stop cutting, and start punching! Make your projects look perfect with ease. Order yours today.

And, continue to check on my Stampin' Up website for great deals going on all month! You can find them under Promotions. Woohoo!

Christmas Stamp-A-Stack!

I am offering a Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack again this year! Make 16 Christmas cards in one session! Cost is $30 and includes all the pre-cut, pre-designed supplies. The morning session is already full, so I have added another session on the afternoon! The event is Sat, Oct 24th 3:00pm-6:30pm.

Come out for some Christmas Cheer, and get your cards ready for mailing early this year! 4 card styles, 4 of each. Bring your scissors and adhesive, enjoy some hot apple cider, Christmas music and goodies to get you in the mood! Plus....prizes, and a Mystery Hostess draw!

Registration and pre-payment (by cash, cheque or Paypal) is due by Oct 9th.

Paypal: send $30CDN to stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

Can't make the class? I'll make them for you! $45CDN for all the cards plus matching envelopes! (Add $3 for shipping if necessary.)

Want to make 2 sets? Registration cost is $55 for 2 sets, or $80 for pre-made.

Email me to Register today!

stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

Christmas Ornament Card

Just wanted to share with you a pretty Christmas card I demonstrated at my last stamp club event.

It is made using some of the new products from the Holiday Mini Catalogue (contact me to get your copy!)

The ornament stamp from Delightful Decorations (#116517) was inked in Soft Suede, then I dabbed on some of the new Champagne Shimmer Paint (#116806) with a Sponge Dauber before stamping it. I punched it out with the new Ornament Punch (#116794). The Whisper White cardstock was stamped with the Serene Snowflakes (#115438) stamp, dabbed with just the Shimmer Paint, and punched along the edge with the Eyelet Border Punch. I added a slit with the Slot Punch, and ran some Polka-Dot Soft Suede Ribbon around it. The sentiment is from Four the Holidays (#116921), and I added some Gold Elastic Cord (#109867) to make the top of the ornament.

The Shimmer Paint is amazing, and so easy to use. It can be dabbed right onto an inked stamp, or dabbed onto an uninked one, for a tranparent shimmery look. I LOVE the BLING this gives you, and it's so perfect for Christmas cards!

If you'd like to place an order for any of the above, or anything else, please email me at stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca, or go online to my website, and click Shop Now.

Happy Stampin'!

Jo-Ann

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

 

I just wanted to share this card with you, that we made at Stamp Club a short time ago. I just love it.  I was showing some different ways to use chipboard (coloring with classic ink, coloring with craft ink, covering with designer paper, and covering with glitter.)

On this project, we used the following products:

Stamps: Funky Trees stamp set, Classic Stripes background stamp

Inks: Kiwi Kiss, Basic Grey, Versamark

Paper: Urban Garden Designer paper, Kiwi Kiss and Basic Grey cardstock

Tools: Circle Cutter Plus, Word Window punch, stapler

Accessories: Kiwi Kiss striped 5/8" grosgrain, Iridescent Ice embossing powder, chipboard frame

Hope you like it!

Jo-Ann

Valentine's Class coming!

I am holding a Valentines and Anniversary Card Class coming up, and you are invited! We will be making 5 cards, some using the Big Shot, and some with embossing.

Below is one of the cards we'll be making.....

 

The little Owl (from Owl Together Now) is embossed with black embossing powder, stamped again on Olive Patterned paper, paper pieced, and the wings are glued on top. Isn't he cute?

If you want to join us, the classes I am offering will be on Weds, Feb 11th at 7:00pm or Thurs, Feb 12th at 9:30am. Space is limited, so register today. The $15 class fee includes all materials and instruction, and must be pre-paid by cash, cheque or Paypal by Feb 5th. Please bring your own scissors and adhesive. Email me at stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca to register.

 I will share some more of the cards after the registration cutoff.....

Happy Stamping!

Jo-Ann