Stampin with Joanna

Party Hearty Birthday Card

 

This is the third and final make and take from my 'New Catalogue Launch Party' in April.  I couldn't show it to you until now, as this is also the card (or similar to this) that I am making for my swap at convention this year and I didn't want to let the cat out of the bag before the big event! 

As I am now on my way to Stampin' Up! Convention (yippee!) I figured it was OK to show you all!

Convention is a yearly event held by Stampin' Up! for all Australian and New Zealand Demonstrators.  It is a wonderful event with lots of classes, make and take sessions, the annual awards dinner and of course a plethora of fabulous demonstrators to spend time with and swap cards with!  I look forward to it each year and this year is no exception.  I am heading to Canberra right now - which is the only negative - the weather is going to be quite a bit colder than Sydney.  I am sure that the warm hearted demonstrators and staff of Stampin' Up! will make it a lovely cosy event though.  I have also packed my winter woollies to combat the cold!

If you would like more information about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator please feel free to email me at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com then you could attend Stampin' Up! convention too and have as much fun as I do.

Anyway back to the card:

Stamps:  Brand new Party Hearty stamp set (a great one for all kinds of birthdays, male, female and children's) Set of 9, page 43 of the Stampin' Up! Idea book and catalogue, polka dot background stamp (page 109)

Ink:  Riding hood red, pacific point (new in colours for 2009!)

Card:  Riding hood red, pacific point, whisper white

Accessories:  Chocolate chip taffeta ribbbon, 3/4 inch circle punch, word window punch, stampin dimensionals, scallop edge punch

Happy Stamping!

A Rose is a Rose Mini Gable Boxes

 

These are the gift boxes I gave to every guest that attended my New Catalogue Launch Party earlier this month.  I always try to make these nights very special for my guests - so always give a few special little somethings that I have made for them.

I decorated these mini gable boxes with the brand new rose bud from A rose is a rose stamp set.  A lovely new set that actually has 2 rose bud designs, 1 large rose and a small flower - as well as 2 leaf designs AND a greeting.  All of these are 2 step stamping images so they have a base image and overlay image to ensure they look 3-dimensional and more realistic.  A bargain really including 14 stamps for only $66.95.  It is on page 78 of the Idea Book and Catalogue if you would like to check it out.

Here are some close up shots:

 

Side view:

 

I also used my colour spritzer tool to spritz a bit of detail onto the rose buds.

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Happy Stamping!

A card and a gift in one!

 

This is a card that is also a gift!  The piece on the right hand side of the card can be neatly torn off and used as a bookmark, well after the birthday is over.

The reason it can neatly be torn off is because I have perforated along the edge of the card using the perforating tool from the Stampin' Up! cutter kit and a ruler.  Here is a close up of the perforations and the jumbo eyelet and ribbon at the top of the bookmark:

 

The cutter kit also has a paper cutter, scorer and a distressing tool - so it is a very versatile addition to you crafting tool kit.  It also comes in a cute little heavy plastic zip lock bag!

Just email me on jocam_wassens@hotmail.com if you would like to add one to your next Stampin' Up! order.

The stamp set I have used on this card is one of the brand new Level 2 hostess stamp sets, Autumn Flair.  It is a lovely set with lots of flower and leaf images which I know I am going to find very useful for a range of different cards.  Stay tuned for more cards made using this set!

Details of card:

Stamps:  Autumn Flair (Level 2 hostess stamp set, page 20 Stampin' Up! Idea book and catalogue), Occasional greetings (page 112)

Card:  Riding hood red (new in colour for 2009), Very vanilla

Ink:  Riding hood red

Accessories:  Cutter kit, ruler, jumbo eyelet, very vanilla 1/4 inch grosgrain ribbon, 11/4 inch circle punch, 1 3/8 inch circle punch.

Happy Stamping!

Upsy Daisy Birthday Card

 

This is the second make and take that the guests at my 'New Catalogue Launch Party' got to make last week.  It uses the brand new Upsy Daisy stamp set, a lovely set with lots of uses and even better as it contains 3 greetings which makes it even more versatile.

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Materials used:

Stamps:  Upsy Daisy stamp set (set of 4 , page 75 of the Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalogue)

Card:  Not quite navy, kiwi kiss, sahara sand, whisper white

Ink: Not quite navy, kiwi kiss

Accessories:  Mat pack and piercer, stamp-a-ma-jig to align greeting on card (I just hate it when I stamp the greeting last on a card and it is crooked - the stamp-a-ma-jig solves this problem!)

Call me on 02 45 777 504 or email me on jocam_wassens@hotmail.com if you would like to purchase any of the products used above.  You can view all of the Stampin' Up! products in the Online catalogue by clicking HERE.

Happy Stamping!

Pocket Silhouette Feminine Card

I held my Stampin' Up! New Catalogue Launch Party last week and this is one of the make and takes that all my guests got to make.

A very feminine card using the brand new eyelet border punch, Pocket Silhouettes and Best Yet stamp sets.  I sponged all the edges to give it an even softer feel.  I think all my guests liked it - so hopefully you will appreciate it too!

Materials used:

Stamps:  Pocket silhouettes (set of 4, page 72 of Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalogue), Best Yet (hostess stamp set of 6, page 19 of catalogue)

Card:  Pink pirouette, certainly celery, whisper white

Ink:  Certainly celery, pink pirouette for sponging

Accessories:  Eyelet border punch, sponges, 1 1/4 inch circle punch, 1 3/8 inch circle punch.

All materials used can be purchased through me.  Just call me on 02 45 777 504 or email me at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com to place your order.

Happy Stamping!

Blooming with Beauty Mother's Day Card

 

This is the other card you can make at my Watercolouring classes this month.

It uses the lovely Blooming with Beauty stamp set.  The greeting is from Occasional Greetings and is  perfect for Mother's day which is fast approaching!  Of course you can customise this card to your needs during my class by adding the greeting of your choice, if you don't require 5 Mother's day cards!

Classes are on Tuesday 7th and Tuesday 28th April at both 10am and 7.30pm and cost $20.

Call me on (02) 45 777 504 OR 0408 657 258 or email me at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com to book your spot.

Happy Stamping!

Watercolouring card class

 

Here is a card I made using the brand new Bloom Away stamp set.  This stamp set contains 3 images of Australian flora:  a banksia, waratah and gum blossoms.  I love that we have some purely Australian images in our new Stampin' Up! Idea book and catalogue - just for us!  The stamp set is on page 88 of the online catalogue if you would like to check it out.

You can make this card too!  You just need to book in to attend my Watercolouring Card Making class next Tuesday 7th April or on Tuesday 28th April.  I run the class at both 10am and 7.30pm on both days. 

I provide all the materials and show you exactly what to do.  Everyone gets to make 10 cards (5 each of 2 designs) for only $20.

Give me a call on (02) 45 777 504 or 0408 657 258 to book your spot or order something from the new catalogue.

Happy Stamping!

THE NEW Stampin' Up! CATALOGUE IS HERE!

 

The brand new 2009 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalogue is now available online.

Click Here to view it.

Or email me if you would like your own copy.

There are some lovely new stamp sets, a fantastic offering of new accessories and the designer series papers are all stunning. 

You can order anything in the catalogue by emailing me at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com or by calling me on (02) 45 777 504.

Enjoy!