Only FOUR more days!

Happy New Year!

I just wanted to remind you that there are only FOUR MORE DAYS to get items from the Holiday Mini Catalogue, before it's gone! Click here to view it, and don't miss out on these fabulous products. Some we may see again, and some will be gone forever!

Place your order online here, or email me by Jan 3rd. 

Some of my favorite must-have items from this mini are:

Sweet Centers stamp set (page 6 #116521 $41.95) **See a project I made with this set below**

Sweet Treat Cups (page 7 #116802 $3.95 for 12) **See a project below that I made with these** 

Night & Day Specialty Paper (page 11 #116768 $15.95)

Four the Holidays stamp set (page 19 #116921 $18.95)

Christmas Cocoa Designer Paper (page 21 #116770 $15.95)

Delightful Decorations stamp set (page 24 #116517 $28.95)

matching Ornament Punch for above stamp set (page 25 #116794 $22.95)

And so many more things! I could keep going on about the elastic cord, Shimmer Paint, Serene Snowflakes stamp set, Digital Studio, Christmas tree Pop-Up Die, etc etc. But I won't! Trust me, you'll want to have one more look.....

**Please note that the Shimmer Paint WILL be available after the mini expires.

And here's a cute Valentine's project I made using the Sweet Treat cups and Sweet Centres stamp set above, and chunky white glitter.

 Have a fabulous start to 2010! Hope to hear from you soon!

Jo-Ann

email: stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

online ordering: www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net

 

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
 

Merry Christmas!

Here's a snapshot of the teachers Christmas gifts we made this year for my kids teachers.

I got these pails from a local scrapbook shop, and added designer paper from the Christmas Cocoa set, along with 5/8 Real Red grosgrain ribbon, and Soft Suede polkadot ribbon.

I cut out the circle on top using my Circle Scissors Plus. We also added a Whisper White snowflake using the Snowflake Punch, and a tag made with the Christmas Punch stamp set, Real Red and Soft Suede markers, and punched out with the Scallop Oval Punch.

We popped in some home-baked goodies, and a gift card, and off the kids went to deliver them! I think these pails would make really cute Valentine's gifts too!

Wishing you all a wonderful Merry Christmas!

Thanks for popping by!

Jo-Ann
 

Last Chance to get in on 12 Days of Christmas Sale!

GOOD EVENING!

Don't forget to take advantage of the 12 Days of Christmas Sale going on until Dec 22nd 9pm! Big Shot dies, vinyl and more on sale at 15-25% off! And, you can also get $15 OFF the Big Shot die-cutting system from me right now!

Click here for my post of what's on sale!

Place your order online by Dec 22nd, or email me by Dec 21st and I will place it for you!

Jo-Ann

email: stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

online shopping: www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net

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 Trees!

 
Good Morning!

I wanted to share with you these Christmas trees I made with my kids recently. We had a great time!

You can see from the bottom view here that I used styrofoam cones from the craft store, and added the paper curls all around. 

You just cut double sided paper (I used the retired set called Holiday Thyme) into 1" X 6" strips. (You need about 3 12X12 sheets per tree.)  Then, using your Bone Folder, curl one end at a time, as you would with curling ribbon. Leave a flat space in the middle, and put a sewing straight pin thru that area into your styrofoam shape. No glue required! 

You can also do this on foam wreath shapes too, but make sure to get the dense foam so the pins don't fall out! This was easy enough for my 7 and 11 year olds to do, but I did help them with the curling part.

Enjoy!

 
 

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
 
 

12 Days of Christmas Sale!

How exciting! Stampin' Up just announced a 12 Days of Christmas Sale! You can get items for 15-25% off from now until Dec 22nd! And the list is chalk full of Sizzix dies for the Big Shot, new colored vinyl sheets, and loads of supplies! If you own a Big Shot, or another die-cutting machine, or are getting one from hubby for Christmas, you have to check out this sale! 

To top this off, I am going to add in my own little Christmas bundle for you!  For those of you who don't own a BIG SHOT, (and we know you want one!) I will give you $15 back if you order one by Dec 22nd! This is an amazing deal! Don't miss it!  And, if you order $200 total or more, you will qualify for HOSTESS BENEFITS too!  A free hostess stamp set, plus a $20 shopping spree! Woohoo! Get your wish list ready!

So,click here to order online thru my website, and to view the products. (Click Shop Now, then 12 Days.)

To have it shipped directly to you, place your order online by Dec 22nd. You will get a credit from me for the Big Shot $15 (to be used anytime), or I can mail you a cheque (your choice).

To have it shipped to me, email me your order by Dec 21st. I will take the Big Shot $15 off your total when I order it. The order will be placed on the 21st.

Merry Christmas!

Product Offering:

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$99.95	$79.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$26.95	$22.91
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$29.95	$25.46
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$26.95	$22.91
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$29.95	$22.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$29.95	$25.46
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$26.95	$21.56
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$26.95	$21.56
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$26.95	$21.56
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$57.95	$43.46
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$53.95	$40.46
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$53.95	$43.16
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$53.95	$40.46
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$53.95	$40.46
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$57.95	$49.26
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$21.95	$18.66
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$17.50	$13.13

Stamp Sets retiring

Stampin' Up just announced that the following stamp sets will be retiring soon! (These are all from the dormant list.) Check out the list below, and if you want to order some, place your order with me by Jan 3rd.

Dormant Stamp Sets to be Discontinued on January 4, 2010
As promised, many of the stamp sets currently on our dormant list have been available for a year and now it is time to say goodbye. The following stamp sets will be discontinued on January 4, 2010.

Item Number	Stamp Set
113407	Back Woods
114492	Beautiful Baby
114486	Birthday Wish
113200	Branch Out
114496	Celebrations
113732	Central Park
113206	Classic Sketches
113226	Classy & Fabulous
114498	Flowers in Silhouette
113405	Font of You
113216	For the Bride
114494	Forever
109425	Friend by Definition
114488	Fun Flowers
113716	Garden Greetings
114490	Glad Friends
111580	Grand Soiree
113242	Hit the Road
113710	Lexicon of Leaves
113236	Man's Best Friend
114423	Ocean Commotion
113728	Playful Petals
109276	Polka Dot
111544	Putt Putt
113240	Quilt Quips
113754	Really Retro
113403	Sip by Sip
113726	Sweet Stems
113250	That's Funny
113688	Wonderful Watercolors
114028	Para la novia
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas

If any of these stamp sets are on your wish list, make sure to purchase them before they are gone for good! Place your order with me by Jan 3rd (Canadian orders only please). You can view them online thru my website, by clicking "Shop Now" in the top right corner.

Happy Holidays!

Jo-Ann

stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

Clearance Rack!

Did you know there's a new Clearance Rack on Stampin' Up's website?

While you are getting your online Christmas shopping done, why not head on over to the Stampin' Up site to order some sale items!

They are mostly retired items, at awesome deals! Check out this area by going to my website, click on Shop Now in the top right, then Clearance Rack. (These items are only available for online purchases.)

Also, Stampin Up has extended their 30-50% off Holiday Extravaganza to the end of today! Place your order online before 9:00pm!

Happy Shopping!
Jo-Ann