Both my husband and I did not have to DO any Christmas concerts this year. I retired as a music teacher in the spring of this year, and Greg had been a band teacher for over 30 years. He is currently in the position of President of the Alberta Teacher's Association - so no concerts for him either.
However, we do get to attend our grandson's FIRST Christmas concert. I can't wait for all the cuteness of a Kindergarten performance - especially when they will be singing about wanting slippers for Christmas. It's gonna make our day!
Now that I'm no longer focused on Christmas cards I can play with the new stuff that is coming up, but ALSO - play with products that I haven't even touched yet.
I like this floral image from "Floral Phrases" and the "Floral Thinlits" are so pretty. I will be playing around with them a bit more. I should point out that I modified the saying for this card. The stamp actually reads, "A Special Note of Thanks to you. I masked off the last two words with tape before inking the stamp and then removed that tape BEFORE stamping it on the card. This is also the first time that I've used the Night of Navy Gingham Ribbon! I have a soft spot for gingham ribbon - not fabric, just ribbon. Not sure why.
Anyway, there you have it for today.
Enjoy the Holiday Season with all it's little wonders.
Have a great day,
Joan
If you would like to make this card for yourself, here are the products you will need:
I received my pre-order box of goodies last week - products that are going to be available in the New Year in the Occasions Catalogue. (one of the perks of being a demonstrator - preorders & sneek peeks!)
I always love those sets that have images which allow you to create your own background paper. There are a couple of images in this "Lovely Wishes" set that allow you to do that. I also created this card twice because this one floral image can be worked a number of ways.
I couldn't decide which flower "petals" were to be used with the outline image, so where the ink didn't quite cover the flower I used a blending pen to colour it in - voila - all good.
If you are wanting to create these cards for yourself the products are shown below. Remember, the "Lovely Wishes" stamp set is not available until January 3, 2018. The biggest time of the Stampin'Up! year - the NEW Occasions Catalogue and SALE-A-BRATIONS!!!!!
Hope all your Christmas planning is falling into place.
Thanks for stopping by.
Joan
Lovely Wishes Stamp Set 145924 Occasions Catalogue 2018
I was blog hopping this morning and came across a card by Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek (Song of My Heart Stampers) where she used the Everyday Labels punch and fit them all together like puzzle pieces. Or, for the math geeks - tessellated. Since this punch is being carried over until May 31, I decided to create a couple of cards using her idea, but with other images from the "Labels of Love" stamp set - which is also available until May 31.
I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to get the two stamps lined up nicely. But I'm sure in the future I'll be using the Stamparatus once it's available.
I used Berry Burst for the "Celebrate a Wonderful Year" card. It took nine punched images, some which where cut in half and adhered them to a white piece of cardstock measuring 4 x 5.25 inches. A Metallic Edged Ribbon bow was added and some Rhinestones.
For the "Love" card, I used Cherry Cobbler and distressed around the edges just to make it a bit different. The centre tag is raised with dimensionals with the ribbon passing underneath; and a heart and rhinestone finishing it off.
If you would like to recreate these cards at home, the products are shown below, each linked to my on-line store for easy access.
The
clearance rack has been updated with new AWESOME products! Lots of Big
Shot framelits and embossing folders, card stock, ribbons and more!
This is the best time to shop and pick up some. Prices are up to 70%
off.
SHOP HERE
and you can use the Hostess Code: XC94X3B2
If you have any problems with ordering, you can send me an email as well:
j-jeffery@live.com
Stock
up on any of your last minute Christmas Card supplies , or look for
gifts that you can pick up for the crafty people in your life.!
I received my December Paper Pumpkin on Thursday and put it together today. I just love these cards. Everything was already die-cut and there were a variety of sentiments to choose from as well as some additional images.
If I were designing a card, I would never think to put Berry Burst, Peekaboo Peach and Calypso Coral together - but I love how they look on the little note card. So I'll be using that combo again on one of my own creations.
If you'd like to start getting the Paper Pumpkin kits for yourself or as a gift, check out the page on my website HERE. In order to receive January's kit, you have to have registered by January 10.
You can also check out this previous post to get a bit more information.
I finished making up these darling little stockings that were in the Paper Pumpkin in November. I have to figure out what to do with them, now that I'm not teaching. There are ten of them, so I was thinking of filling them with a candy cane, or something a bit more substantial and handing them out to the FedEx/UPS/Mail people during these next couple weeks. They are being kept extremely busy these days with so many on-line orders. Or I may fill them and keep them in my car to give to sales people who are sometimes in need of a little pick-up at this busy time of year.
I should be receiving the December Pumpkin any day now, and I can't wait to see what's inside. Will it be Christmas related, or New Years, or something completely different.
Don't forget NOW is a perfect time to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin as a gift for someone for Christmas, for any of the timelines shown below.
Keep
remembering that, as you prepare for the holiday season. It's the time
of year when we are the busiest with shopping, planning and creating. So
remember, to take time for yourself, breathe, and enjoy some down time.
I've had many stampers leave after a workshop saying that they had fun,
they needed the time out of the house, and they were happy to have
created something.
Date: December 22, 2017
Times: 6:00-8:00pm
Place: 9505 - 86 Street
Cost:$10.00
Create: 3 cards with co-ordinating envelopes.
Bring along a friend who has not stamped with me before and I will have a gift for both of you!
Remember to Breathe Deep, find gratitude in the little things of the day and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Joan
Monday, December 11, 2017
Monday, December 11 receive free shipping on all Stampin’ Up! orders.
One last exciting offer before the holidays! We are offering free shipping for 24 hours only.
Click on the picture above to connect to the product selection at my on-line store. Anyone using the Host Code 7BNPACCB will have a chance to win a package of shiny goodies. Club members will have their names put in twice.
Woo Hoo! This is old, but very important news! Stampin' Up! is
releasing a Stamp Placement tool and it is different from any other
Stamp placement tool on the market.
Why do YOU need one? You’ll fall in love with stamping all over again when you learn everything you can do with it!
Make multiples with ease
Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restamp—no need to start over
Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement
Product details:
Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
2 magnets to hold the paper in place
Magnet storage areas
Retail Price–$65.00 CAD
Watch this video to see the scoop!
Okay. I’ve gotta have one. How do I get in line?
With the launch of this tool, we’re trying something different: testing a
new reservation system. It acts like a true preorder: you reserve your
spot and we guarantee shipment as soon as the product arrives in our
warehouse. Demonstrators and customers will place reservations and
receive their product at the same time. This system will allow us to get
the product to market as soon as possible while avoiding backorders and
efficiently managing inventory.
The global launch will feature three reservation windows. For each window, please note the following:
Reservation quantities are while supplies last.
Limit is 3 tools per demonstrator (talk about a good time to join my team) and 1 tool per customer per reservation window.
Customers may participate in multiple reservation windows.
In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information.
Credit cards will not
be charged until the Stamparatus ships from our facility. When you close
your order, be sure to verify that your credit card and shipping
information is correct.
Here are the reservation windows:
As you can see, we are currently in the second reservation window. I checked this morning, and you can still reserve your Stamparatus. However, I
would strongly suggest you get in on this second reservation window as quickly as possible because they flew off the shelves the first time.
You will not be billed for the tool until the item arrives and ships
from Stampin' Up! warehouse.
There is a maximum reservation number (since the manufacturer can only
produce so many in one time frame) so I would not wait to reserve since
the reservation window will close early if the maximum number has been
reached.
There is a link on my online store where
you can reserve your stamparatus. When you are on my website, click on Shop Now and there will be a picture of the Stamparatus with a "Reserve Yours Now" button. Here you will sign into your account, or create one if you have not shopped at my on-line store before. See more information about the reservation process below in the first Q&A.
We are all learning because this is a brand new way of rolling out this
amazing new product. That's how exciting this product is!
Q & A for the Stamparatus
Q: How do I reserve my Stamparatus? A: Normally
you order Stampin’ Up! products through the online store or emailing
me; in this case, you will click the RESERVE link on the Stamparatus
page which will take you to the reservation page. For step-by-step
instructions, please see picture below.
Q: What if I do not have a Stampin’ Up! customer account? A: To
reserve a Stamparatus, you must have a customer account. To create one,
click Create Account on the online store, you can find me with this
info... Joan Jeffery, Demo ID 2000079, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
If you have any trouble, don't hesitate to contact me or 1-800 stamp up.
Q: Am I billed at the time I reserve my Stamparatus? A: No. However, a credit card is required to reserve the product.
Q: When will I be charged for the Stamparatus? A: When
inventory arrives in the warehouse, we will add your reservation to a
shopping cart. We will then send you an email notifying you that your
Stamparatus order is ready. Once you finalize payment and close your
order, the system will charge your credit card.
Q: Will I be able to add other products to my Stamparatus reservation? A: No.
However, once your reservation is transferred to your shopping cart,
you will then be able to add other items to your order. Important
note: Please do not delete the Stamparatus from your order. We will not
be able to add it back and you will lose your reservation.
Q: Will I be able to update my address and credit card information when I open my shopping bag to complete my order? A: Yes.
Q: What if I change my mind and want to cancel my reservation? A: You
can cancel your reservation at any time before your credit card has
been charged. To cancel please contact me so I can give you more details
Q: Will the tool be available in the 2018–2019 annual catalog? A: Yes.
Once the annual catalog ordering period begins, you will be able to
order the Stamparatus as you would any other product. Reservations will
no longer be required, and there will be no limit on the number of tools
you can order.
Q: When I close my order, can I take advantage of current Stampin’ Up! promotions? A: Yes.
Q: Can I participate in all three reservation periods? A: Yes.
Q: How many stamp placement tools can I reserve per reservation window? A: For
customers, there is a limit of 1 per reservation window. Demonstrators
can order 3 and get their 20% (or more) discount. Yes! It makes sense
to Join my team! - Inkspired Divas
Q: How did we come up with the name Stamparatus? A: We landed on an innovative name by combining two words that speak to the end use of the tool as well as Stampin’ Up! branding.
Stamp: To impress a pattern or mark (especially an official one) on
a surface, object, or document using an engraved or inked
block or die or other instrument Apparatus: The technical equipment or machinery needed for a
particular activity or purpose
Stamp + Apparatus = Stamparatus
This is so super exciting! I hope you can sense my excitement about this tool! Please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm happy to help you reserve your tool!
While I've been a Stampin'Up! demonstrator for the past 12 years, in the last 5 years, I have also started delving into other areas of art. I have a variety of art journals going at the same time, as well as venturing into producing mixed media art on canvases. So, whenever possible, I try to include Stampin'Up! products in my art. The above is a page out of a current journal using the
"Hometown Greetings Edgelits Dies" - 144671
and the
"Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies - 144674
It not just cards - our products can be utilized a number of different ways.
The
Year-End Sales Event (December 1 - January 2) is Stampin'Up!'s chance
to do a little inventory cleaning—and your opportunity to take advantage
of special year-end deals on retiring and surplus items. This promotion
features a selection of items that are last-chance and
limited-inventory, so be sure to place your order while supplies last!
Read below for more information about the promotion.
Retiring items from the 2017 holiday catalog are available while supplies last.
Excess items from 2017 annual catalog are available in limited quantities at the promotional price.
Discounted items may be added to a Starter Kit—or purchased with Stampin’ Rewards—at the promotional price.
Items and discounts may vary by market (depending on inventory levels).
Host sets can be purchased using only Stampin’ Rewards from a qualifying party.
Due
to high demand for retiring stamps, we’ll keep producing retiring
stamps until December 21 (not accessories—accessories are only while
supplies last).
Stampin'Up! suggests Dec. 7 as the cut off date for ordering products for Christmas delivery. If it's not for Christmas you can shop to the end of the month.
