Fathers Day card

Hi Stampers! Here's a maculine card I made for Father's Day, coming up this weekend!

This card uses the stamp set Serene Silhouettes . 

For cardstock colors, I used Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso, and the new Baked Brown Sugar! (Love that color!), as well as some Early Espresso Bakers Twine.

I embossed the Baked Brown Sugar with the Chevron Embossing Folder, and sponged around all the edges with Early Espresso. 

The tree is stamped in Baked Brown Sugar ink, then thumped overtop with markers in Early Espresso and Tangerine Tango. Then I sprtized the Very Vanilla cardstock with my Stampin' Spritzer (mixed 4 drops of Early Espresso ink refill and rubbing alcohol in it.) 

I hope you like this Father's Day card!

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PLUS: Place an order with me during the month of June, and receive a NEW 2013-2014 Stampin' Up Annual Catalogue for FREE! 

PLUS: For every $25 you order, you qualify for Stampin' Rewards points (when you accumulate 20 points, you a free stamp set from me)!

PLUS: Get a free video tutorial from me when you order this week!

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Introducing the NEW 2013-2014 Stampin' Up Catalogue!

It's here! It's here! 

2013-2014 Annual Catalogue

The new catalogue has arrived, and it is beautiful! I love the new colors, new stamp sets, new magnetic Big Shot platform, new inspiration ideas, the molding clay and more! Check it out!

  

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Please use Hostess Code 

FDKDBVQS when you are checking out.

 Want your own copy? Join me for my Stampin' Up

New-Catalogue Party! 

  

Tues, June 11th at 7pm

*Please note date change*

I will be hosting a New Catalogue Party complete with:

• tons of gently-used retired product at up to 50% off
• make & takes
• New products to see and try out
• Door Prizes
• Mystery Hostess Draw
• New catalogues to be picked up! (get yours for free by placing a $50+ order before or during the Party!)

Please RSVP to me via email, by June 9th.  

Ways to get Door Prize Draw tickets:

• 1 ticket for attending
• 2 tickets for Early Bird RSVP (by June 1st)
• 3 tickets for bringing someone new
• 4 tickets for placing a min $25 order at the event (plus get Mystery Hostess draw tickets for orders $40 & over!)
• 10 tickets for joining a stamp club 

Mystery Hostess Drawing:

• 1 ticket for every $40 you order

• Two people will split the qualifying hostess credits!
• Free NEW Catalogue with every $50+ order!

 RSVP today!

Baby Pinwheels

Well, I was in a mood to create something cutesy! I am running low on baby cards in my Card Box, so it was time to come up with a few. 

I used the new Pinwheel Sizzlet to cut these out really quickly. The colors are Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron and Old Olive. 

I find it easiest when using the Pinwheel Sizzlet to NOT use the little holes that are there. I just use Snail Adhesive to glue every second corner into the centre, overlapping them as I go. Then, make a hole using the Paper Piercer and Foam Pad, and put a brad through the centre.

Here are the other Stampin' Up products used:

Tea Lace Paper Doilies

Broadsheet Alphabet Stamp Set (retiring)

Versamark ink

Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Heat and Stick Powder

Mini Silver Brads

Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack

2 1/2" circle punch

3" circle die

Hope you like my Baby card today!

Happy Stamping!

Jo-Ann

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Get 'em while they're HOT!

The Retiring Accessories and Retiring Stamp Sets lists are now available!

  

Retiring Stamps (Available April 24-June 3, 2013)

Retiring Stamps PDF

Sortable Excel File

Retiring Accessories (Available April 24-June 3, 2013, or while supplies last) 

Retiring Accessories PDF 

Sortable Excel File

 

Be sure to set aside some time today to read through the lists and make your wish list. The accessories start selling out usually within a day or two, and you want to make sure you have all the ink refills, accessories, and cardstock colors that will be unavailable soon!  

 

  

 

And.....I am celebrating my 9 year anniversary with Stampin' Up this week, and I want to thank you for your ongoing support of my business. Sooooo.....I am giving away NINE additional prizes! 

 

Prizes for Ordering:  You will be able to place your order through my online store, using Hostess Code FSJ6QNSM. When you use the Hostess Code, your name will be entered in a draw to win the qualifying hostess rewards! 

 

1. Place an order online for $200 or more.  You'll keep all the Stampin' Rewards for yourself!  PLUS be entered for the nine additional prizes!! 
2. Place an online order for under $200 and use this HOSTESS CODE when you checkout: FSJ6QNSM. You'll be entered in the Mystery Hostess drawing and the nine additional prizes!
3. Plus....ALL online orders will receive a handmade thank you card from me  

Hostess Codes are new to Stampin' Up!.  It's an online party where you place your order, and it ships directly to you, AND it also earns Stampin' Rewards for the hostess (aka: Hostess Rewards). In this case, I will give away all qualifying hostess rewards! 

PRIZES

• Mystery Hostess drawing for those using option 2 above. I am giving away all the qualifying Hostess Rewards! You'll be notified by May 1st, if you are selected as one of the Mystery Hostesses.  You'll then select your prize(s) - Stampin' Up! Merchandise!
• NINE More additional prizes will be given away on May 1st, in celebration of my NINE year anniversary with Stampin' Up!
• Plus....ALL online orders will receive a handmade thank you card from me!

Don't forget...stock up on retiring colors:

_________________________________________________________________

HOW to enter the HOSTESS CODE: 

1. Order Online HERE
2. Create your own personal account
3. Start shopping by adding products to your "Shopping Bag"
4. Before checking out, you'll need to apply the HOSTESS CODE FSJ6QNSM 
5. Then check out!

   

Happy Stamping!

Jo-Ann

Virtual Club Signup

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(please email me with the following details- you can copy and paste this form into an email if you like)

 

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Virtual Stamp Club Terms of Service

Thank-you for your interest in joining my Virtual Stamp Club!

In joining this club, you agree:

 

• To place a product order with a minimum value of $35 CDN (excluding shipping and taxes) each month for the next 6 months or more. Orders need to be placed and paid in full between the 1st and the 10th of each month. (Canadian customers only)


• Place your order online 24/7 at my Stampin' Up Store


• LOCAL CUSTOMERS ONLY: If you prefer to pickup
  your order at my studio, you can place your order by email: send it
  to stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca with
  item codes and product descriptions by the 10th of the month, and include
  your credit card information.


• If I haven't received your order by the 10th
  of the month, I will email you with a reminder that your order is due. If
  you do not place your order, you will not receive the online class.


• Within about two weeks of the clearance
  of your order, you will receive the link to your free online
  class via email.


• The virtual club is an online only event and
  does not include materials to complete the class projects.


• Once you've reached your minimum 6 months'
  participation, you can participate in the club on a month to month basis,
  or leave the club if you want to. 


• To leave the club, simply send me an email
  with "virtual stamp club unsubscribe" in the subject line. If I
  don't hear from you, I'll assume that you wish to keep your
  membership active, and will send you reminders to place your orders.


• For being a club member, you will receive new complimentary
  Stampin’ Up Annual Catalogues from me as they come out, as well as any
  seasonal mini catalogues.


• You will also receive your online class once a
  month, which will most often be in the form of videos, but may from time
  to time be a .pdf file tutorial, as well as other templates and tips.


• You will be invited to be a part of a closed
  Facebook Group where you can ask questions, enjoy a unique stamping
  community, and upload photos of your own projects to share with the group.


• You can use your Virtual Club purchases towards my Stampin' Rewards program.

One last thing. Your privacy is important to me. Your personal details will be collected for the sole purpose of my contacting you for Virtual Stamp Club business only. I will not share, sell or redistribute your information in any way.

If you Agree to these Terms of Service, please click I Agree below to go to the signup form.

Layered Labels

Hello! I wanted to show you a couple of cards I have designed recently using the new Layered Labels Stamp set, and the matching Apothecary Accents Framelits dies.

This is using the new Primrose Petals cardstock, along with Soft Suede and Very Vanilla. I also added some embossing using the new Fancy Fan embossing folder, and some sponging around the edges for a vintage look.

Here's the inside of the card:

Here's another one I made using the new Oval Accents Bigz Die to cut the shape of the card:

I cut the base from Whisper White, making sure to not cut off the card fold. Then I covered that with a layer of Primrose Petals cardstock, cut into the same shape (full). Added layers using Soft Suede and Whisper White, some Jumbo Pearls and some embossing with the new Argyle embossing folder. The centre oval is stamped ontoo Glossy White cardstock, sponged with Frost White Shimmer Paint, and allowed to dry. I stamped the image in Primrose Petals and then brayered over top with Crumb Cake to give a soft, vintage feel. Voila! 

Hope you like them!

Jo-Ann

stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net

 

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Click here for the new 2012 Holiday Catalogue PDF

To view the 2012-2013 Annual Catalogue, click here

 

 

Virtual Stamp Club

Do you wish you could improve your paper-crafting knowledge?  Do you want to be inspired on a regular basis? Do you want to save time in making projects? And all this without leaving your home?   YES? Then, my  VIRTUAL STAMP CLUB  is for YOU!   What is it?  The virtual Stamp Club is an exclusive monthly club for Canadian paper-crafters, who want to improve their skills, learn some new techniques, be inspired and motivated with beautiful project ideas, and get some new products, all at the same time. You will get an online class from me, every month, in the form of videos, or .pdf files, or other templates and photos.   What is it going to do for you? It's going to give you new ideas, new products of your choice, put some new techniques under your belt, and inspire you to really get creative, on a regular basis.   How does it work? The Virtual Stamp Club is a 6-month minimum commitment, with no end-date! You can stay in it for as long as you like! You will place a minimum $35 order per month, from your home, through my online store. Your order will be shipped directly to your house. Each month, after you place your order, you will receive an exclusive online class from me, valued at $20, for being a member of the club.      Sound like it's just for you?  Click below....   Read all the details & sign up now!

Retiring Stamp Set Lists are here!

Woohoo! This is exciting news! The Stampin' Up Retiring Stamp Sets just got announced TODAY! Does it seem early to you?! Well, it is. One month earlier than usual! Don't miss out! Get yours today! 

These stamp sets are being retired to make room for the new, trendy ones coming out in the 2012-2013 Annual Catalogue, which is coming to us one month early this year!It will now be availabel June 1st!  

In the meantime, you only have until May 31st to get your hands on these stamp sets, some of which are my favorites! Get your most-loved ones ordered asap!

Get a free Idea Book and Catalogue! Place an online order of $75 or more, before April 30th, and you will get a brand-new 2012-2013 Idea Book from me, for FREE! Start your shopping now! Orders can include items from the soon-to-be-gone Occasions Mini Catalogue, retiring merchandise, regular catalogue products or Clearance Rack items! 

$75 min. order to qualify (net merchandise order, before tax/shipping)

Also retiring will be the 2010-2012 In Colors in cardstocks, inks, refills, and markers, and more. The retiring accessories and wall decor lists will be posted April 25th.  

Happy Shopping!

Jo-Ann

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Save over $100!

Save over $100! No, I am not KIDDING!
Santa's Coming Early!

This is a NEVER BEFORE seen amazing deal from Stampin' Up!  Would you like to receive over $375 in merchandise for $107.50?  No shipping?  Sound too good to be true?  Well it's not...Have you ever considered becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator?  I’d love to have you join my team!

 
And, you can do it all online, from the comfort of your couch :) Just go to my website, click Join Now and enter my password: whimsicalimpressions

Standard Starter Kit Includes (usually $215-on sale for $107.50) - value $375!

3 wood mount stamp sets (any price!)
1 clear mount stamp set with clear block
1 stampin' around wheel with ink cartridge and handle
1 ink refill
2 card stock packs
1 patterns DSP stack
4 classic ink pads
1 versamark ink pad
2 Stampin' Write Markers
Ribbon
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Scrub
Stampin' Mist
Stamping Sponge
Snail Adhesive
Blender Pen
Decor Elements Piece with Applicator
Business supplies, forms and tools
8 catalogues

Digital Starter Kit (usually $215--on sale for $107.50)- value $375!

My Digital Studio Software
2 Wood Mount Stamp Sets
1 clear mount stamp set with clear block
2 card stock packs
4 classic ink pads
2 Stampin' Write Markers
Buttons
Ribbon
Decor Elements Piece with Applicator
Business supplies, forms and tools
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Scrub
Stampin' Mist
Stamping Sponge
Snail Adhesive
Mini Glue Dots
8 catalogues
If you've been thinking about purchasing My Digital Studio - the starter kit is actually CHEAPER than the program itself!!! How amazing is that??? And if you love MDS, each digital download and all your printing go toward your quarterly minimums!

 

AND if you have a friend that wants the deal too let me know - they can sign up with you and you'll get even more goodies - a free stamp set of your choice because of the wonderful incentive program offered to new demonstrators by Stampin' Up!

To sign up online, go to www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net, click Join Now, and follow the directions. My authorization password is whimsicalimpressions. Get in on this deal today!

This offer ends on November 30^th so don’t miss out! 

BONUS - sign up with me during the promotional period and I'll have a special thank you gift for you too!

 Happy Shopping!

Jo-Ann

questions? email me at stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

More 20% off Bundle ideas!

Here are a few more project ideas from the 20% Sale that Stampin' Up is currently offering! Go check it out in this post.

 

This one is from the "Gift Packaging Bundle"

Noel gift sack

 

 

 

 

And, here's a Christmas Card using the "Comtempo Christmas Card Bundle"

Ornament card

Stamps: Contempo Christmas*

Paper: Soft Suede Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper*

Ink: Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

Accessories: Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Linen Thread, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Ornament Punch

*From the Contempo Christmas Card Bundle

 

Don't miss out on this 20% off Promotion! Get your Christmas supplies ordered today!

 www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net or by email stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

 

 Happy Stamping!

 Jo-Ann

 

Stamps: Gifted*

Paper: Early Espresso Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper, Mini Lunch Sacks*

Ink: Always Artichoke Classic Stampin’ Pad®, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad, Early Espresso Stampin’ Write® Marker

Accessories: Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Linen Thread, Stampin’ Dimensionals®, 1/16" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch,

*From the Gift Packaging Bundle

New Clearance Rack items! -up to 80% off!

Over 200 new Clearance Rack items have been added to my Online Store! Some of them are even up to 80% off!

 

Head on over NOW and check out all the wonderful specials! These items are all first come, first serve, and you will find a wide range of stamping products on there! (Make sure you keep clicking the arrow to go to the next page, as there are well more than 10 pages!)

You can also collect Hostess Benefits for orders totalling $200 or more in products! You'll get at least a free hostess stamp set plus $20 in free product!

 Click Shop Now in the top right corner of my website, then click Clearance Rack. 

So, check out the updated Clearance Rack today and place your order online for your Holiday Projects! Your order will arrive at your door via UPS, in only about a week!

Happy Sale Shopping!

 

 

BLOW-OUT SALE and OPEN HOUSE!

Time for a BLOW-OUT SALE and OPEN HOUSE!
Friday, Sept 24th 7-9pm 

Are you ready for some excitement?! I've got it!

 

It's that time of year when I blow-out loads of my retired stamp sets and color packs! I am making room for the new incoming stamp sets and colors! (Color packs may include any of these: cardstock, scraps, ink pad, marker, re-inker and ribbon.)  

 

I am thrilled to be hosting my Blow-Out Sale and Open House, and giving you the opportunity to check out the new catalogue, the new Holiday Mini, as well as to try out some of the great new products available from Stampin' Up! Plan to be here for a make & take, some great deals on retired product, and prizes too!

 

Join me on Friday, Sept 24th from 7-9pm. PLUS it's FREE! Make sure you RSVP, and you'll get a make & take package!

 

I am also going to be giving away all the Hostess Credits and qualifying Hostess Stamp Set(s) to 2 lucky winners! Get a ticket into this Mystery Hostess draw with every $30 you order! RSVP to bring a friend I haven't met yet, and get more draw tickets for prizes! 

  

Sale items will be available on a first come, first serve basis, and will be priced to sell! 25-40 % off! Payment for these items will be cash or cheque only.

 

If you can't make it, but want to place your Stampin' Up order online today, go to my online store.

 

Email me at stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca to RSVP! AND.......

 

The first 10 RSVPs get a small gift from me at the EVENT! Woohoo!

 

Happy Stamping!

Jo-Ann

Cruise Pics - on the ship

Continuing on with our Stampin' Up cruise pics, here we are in the dining room onboard Royal Carribean's ship, enjoying our first (of many) 5 course meal!

And here's our amazing stateroom, complete with a couch, and an outside balcony.

View from our balcony...

 

Huge shopping "mall" area inside the ship....

 I will share some of our fun excursions tomorrow....

Jo-Ann
 
 
 

 

Raccoon Eyes

Here is another couple of versions of the critters I have been making recently. Isn't this one adorable? We made this as a Make & Take for Big Shot Club recently.

It was inspired by a project from Kimberley Morris, and it used Basic Gray, Black, and Whisper White cardstocks.

And here's one more: this one was created by my 11 year old daughter.

 
This one used the Top Note Die as well as Chocolate Chip and Pretty In Pink cardstocks.

So cute!

Enjoy making some punch-art critters with your punches!

Jo-Ann 

You can shop online 24/7 at www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net

 
 

Watch out for Aliens!

Here are some Aliens made by my boys, after they saw my bunny box (see my previous post).

I am glad I have some boys around to help me make some masculine things! I am not so good at that part! (and yes, those are ABS, drawn on the Tempting Turquiose one :))

These are both made using the Top Note Die, various Circle and Oval Punches from Stampin' Up, and lots of boy germs :) Just kidding.....I love my boys! I think these would be great filled with gummy worms!

Happy Creating!

Jo-Ann

You can shop online 24/7 at www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net

Bunny Wabbit

Happy Easter everyone!

I thought maybe you'd like this cute little punch-art bunny that I made using Stampin' Up's Top Note Die and various punches.

This makes a great holder to put a cello bag of goodies inside (cookies, candies, CHOCOLATES!). I just used adhesive to close the cello bag, and attach to the inside, so it could be easily pulled out without wrecking the bunny :)

I used the Large Oval and Wide Oval punches for the ears, added the 1" circle and 3/4" circle for the eyes, and Wide Oval (cut off the sides) and 5 Petal Flower punch for the carrot. The little paw is made by cutting a Scallop Circle from Pretty in Pink cardstock, followed by punching it again with the 1 3/8" circle punch. The base of it is just a strip of cardstock (3" X 11") scored in the middle, and scored again 3/4" on either side of that first score line. This project was inspired by Kimberley Morris.

I will share some other critter versions of this box in the next few days!

Happy Easter!

Jo-Ann

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Easter Scrapbook Page

Here's a Digital Scrapbook page I made for Easter! It was very fast to make, and uses a few of my favorite colors: Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip, and Rich Razzleberry.

(Click the pic to enlarge)

Stampin' Up's digital software called "My Digital Studio" is fully customizable, includes 1000's of stamp images, ribbons, buttons, papers, punches, and more! Plus you can have access to my how-to videos on different tips and tricks of using it! Place your order online 24/7 at www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net or email me to find out more about it! And, until the end of this month, you can get a free stamp set when you order yours!  

Check out more Digital Projects I have created here.

Happy Creating!

Jo-Ann