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So many things have been happening lately, I have started back with Stampin’ Up; I have a once a month card workshop (thank you so much to Marlayne Hardy) and I have started a new job at Starbucks. I totally believe that one should do things they love and well I love coffee, I love crafting of all kinds. My other passion of course is graphic design. And if you put all three of those together well I am one happy person!

This month I am creating tags, paper designs and illustrations that can be used for gift giving or can be used on projects such as Project Life, card making and/or scrap booking. This is something that I have always wanted to do. With my new job and the flexibility of working shifts it gives me the opportunity I need to focus on designing my own line of papers, cards and stamps. Yes I will be creating some stamps that can be used with all of these items.

Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. Over the last five years it has been hard and if I was truly honest it probably been longer than that. Depression is a funny thing it sneaks up on you, and before you know it you have changed and the things that you used to do you no longer do. I used to create so many things, I would sew I would decorate the house and the table at Christmas. I would cook and bake I would go to parties, share in the festivities. Little by little I am trying to find that person again, where they have gone I am not sure but I have been in a good place lately and I am hoping this year I will feel like celebrating.

When it comes to designing things that like I am not a traditionalist. I don't like to use the typical Christmas colors. Instead I love to use more modern colors like red and blue or gray and red, or all three. The following are some very cute cards that you can use as tags by punching a hole in the corner or you can use for Project Life even.

This is a free share just click on the image and it will take you to my website where you can download and check out other things that I have created.

Thanks for stopping buy and please share with your friends and family.

cheers,

J

A Cute Christmas Gift Box

Weekends Should Be a Time to Create

Don't you just love the weekends, its a time to catch up on everything that you don't get done during the week. Frankly I love to get all those jobs that I have to do done during the week so I don't have to waste time doing it on the weekend. You know what I mean, laundry, cooking, cleaning etc. I would rather spend my weekends creating, playing in my studio than doing laundry or anything else.

One of the things I am planning is a packaging workshop. Every year at work we do a cookie exchange and I always like to encourage the group to package things nice and pretty so that for those who are going to be giving away as gifts they are ready to go.

Packaging is so important, no matter what you are giving, it is simple to do and just makes what ever you made that much better. Over the next few weeks I will be posting different types of ways that you can do this, all using Stampin Up products. From the chocolate box below, to Kraft sandwich bags, to cello to little pizza boxes. The ideas are endless.

Chocolate Box - holds all types of chocolates such as nuggets, or instead of sweets why not add some tissue paper, (remember you can stamp on anything) and use it to hold jewelry or even a gift card.

Look for more holiday packaging using Stampin Up products.

ABCs of the Perfect Handmade Holiday - 20% OFF

Create Amazing Cards, Beauitful Packaging and Charished Gifts this Holiday Season!

There is nothing better than making homemade cards, packaging and charished gifts and when you use Stampin’ Up products it's even easier.

From October 19-December 16, Stampin' Up is offering something NEW Holiday Bundles! Choose from several different holiday bundles containing gorgeous Stampin’ Up! products—perfect for creating cards, gift packaging, and gifts—and all at 20% off!

Purchase one of these holiday bundles from me and get the workshop for FREE. 

Workshop Schedule TBA.

Here are the list of bundles and descriptions, let me know if there are any questions.

To order by e-mail or by phone 613-257-3751.

A Cute Christmas Box O' Tags - Workshop

Make Your Own Tags Using Stampin' Up Products



Join me for this simple class and learn how easy it is to make this cute little box with tags. Each box comes with 5 different designs of 2 cards plus the matching box. The 15$ fee includes all the supplies necessary (except for your adhesive) to make the 10 tags and matching box.

Spend $50 CAN before taxes and get the class for $5.

When: Thursday November 11, 2010
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: 144 Patterson Cres. Carleton Place, Ontario

Space is limited so register today.

Simply click on the Buy Now button to register today.

NOTE: Only those who have paid in advance for this event through PayPal will be registered. You don't need a PayPal account to register; simply click on the button above and follow the instructions.

Cancellations: 48-hours notice is required for ALL cancellations a refund in the form of a credit for a future class will be given. No refund will be given after this 48-hours notice and no re-schedule will be allowed.
 

 
   

Number of Guests

1 Guest $15.00 2 Guests $15.00 3 Guests $15.00

Just Can't Get Enough Christmas Stamps!

Every year I tell myself the same thing, "no more Xmas stamps you have enough" and then I go to either a workshop or do a swap and see a card made and that's it I just have to have it.

If you are to buy only one stamp set (like that's possible for me) I would say this is the one. I love the clean lines the look and feel of this stamp. It is a stamp set that can be used over and over again and will never age. It is what it is contemporary. Absolutely one of my favorites from this years Stampin' Up catalogue. I have done to versions of this card, I have cased this one but can't remember where, but have changed the design to a different format, for both a horizontal and vertical style, you decided which is better.



Supplies Required:

Note: (w) = wood blocks (c) = clear stamps required clear blocks

Stamps:

Contempo Christmas Item # 118734 (w) # 120594 (c)

Contempo Item # 120324

Card stock:

Old Olive

Cherry Cobbler

Very Vanilla

Inks:

Old Olive Stamp Write Markers Item # 100079

Cherry Cobbler Stampin Write Markers Item # 105109

Misc:

Stampin Around Handle Item # 102971

Stampin' Around Uninked Cartridge Item # 101529
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refiller # 100531

Word Window Large Punch Item # 119857

Big Shot Item # 113439

Embossing Folders Perfect Polka Dots Item # 117335

Sponger Daubers Item # 102892

This will be one of the cards that guest will make at my Xmas Open House Sunday November 7.

Minimal Guidance Gets the Best Results

My Cousins Creation - It's a piece of ART

I love it when people say "I can't or I don't know what to do?" for me it comes simple "creating" that is. I have been doing it for so long and so often that it's like breathing for me so sometimes I forget others are not as comfortable or able to just let themselves go. My theory is give them a few minutes and a few simple directions and there is no stopping them.

While my cousin was down for surgery, we simple had to do some crafting I mean what better therapy! For this project I basically just gave a few hints but basically didn't want to direct, or say try this or that I wanted her to do what she wanted. Give a girl some bling and who knows what will happen. So in honour of my cousin here is her piece of art, that whomever gets it should really be framing it.

NEW Home New Studio Come and See...

You're Invited OPEN HOUSE

Come Welcome Me to the Neighbourhood at my
1st Annual Open House for Stampin’ Up!

Visit my NEW studio and join me for a afternoon of “Make and Takes”. You will make

1. 1 Xmas Card with envelope,
2. 2 Xmas Tags with envelopes, a
3. Small Gift Bag

plus food and door prizes.

Learn about my up coming Xmas, Wedding, Big Shot and Scrap booking Workshops. See a demonstration of Stampin’ Up’s NEW “My Digital Studio! Book a Workshop* and WIN.

Bring a friend and you could WIN!** Lots of fun to be had!

DATE/TIME: Sunday Nov. 1st, from 2 - 4 p.m.

PLACE: 144 Patterson Cres. Carleton Place, Ontario

PHONE: (613) 257-3751 or e-mail me at studiono8@hotmail.com

RSVP: by Friday October 30 ***Supplies are limited reserve your space Today!

*Book a workshop choose a FREE gift NOTE: prize awarded at booked workshop.
**Valid for second ticket for Door Prize Draw.
***Supplies are based on number of registered guests, if you don‘t register you or your guest supplies might not be available. So don’t forget to register today!

Check out my blog studiono8 for idea’s, workshops and bring out your creative side.

Shop online 24 / 7 ship directly to your home at: http://www.joannpullen.stampinup.net/

3rd Annual Holiday Card Stamp-A-Stack It's Easy as 123...

Its Hard to Believe It's That Time of the Year!

Looking to do something different this year? Why not make your own Holiday Card's

It's Easy as 1. 2. 3.

1. Choose your stamp-set:

• Berry Christmas
• Dasher
• Patterned Pines
  

2. Choose the number of cards to make:

• 5 Cards $20.00**
• 10 Cards $35.00**
• 20 CHRISTMAS TAGS $15.00**

3. Choose the workshop date:

• Sunday, October 25 (Register by Oct.9)
• Sunday, November 1 (Register by Oct.16)
• Sunday, November 8 (Register by Oct 23)
• Sunday, November 15 (Register by Oct 30)

Time: All classes are from 1 - 4 p.m.

You must bring your own scissors and adhesive.

All workshops are prepaid. You must book two weeks in advance to ensure supplies are delivered in time for the workshop.

All other supplies will be available during the workshop.

Check my blog often for more upcoming Holiday Classes! Subscribe today!


Hope to see you there!