"Thanks so much to  you and the other hostesses for a fun event yesterday.  It was very well organized and I liked the walkaround demo tables.  Having a table to get an overview of the make and takes in advance was a great idea.  I learned some new techniques at each table; especially at the stencil table — I really haven't done much stamping for scrapbooking and must try it. 
I was so excited when Janet let me know I won the digital software.  I can't wait to try out some of the things you showed us, Josee, on Saturday.   whoo hoo.
Thanks again, Tania"

It was alot of work, but, I honestly couldn't have pulled it together without the help of some terrific demonstrators who helped with packaging make and take supplies, helping with registration, demo theatre, set-up, take down, ticket sales, and so much more! Thanks to all of you…I would name you all, but, I'm afraid to miss someone…so, for everyone who helped me…you all are truly INKredible to me!!!

Here are the make and take's we completed:

Here are some of the terrific ladies who attended….see how much fun we have?! You really need to come to the next one!!!

I'll have more pictures to share with you tomorrow!

HOLIDAY HOOPLA MAKE AND TAKE KITS TO GO
I have 5 make and take kits left over-If you'd like one…please email me and I can send you a paypal invoice or you can call me with your credit card. With your kit, you'll receive all the pre-cut paper/cardstock you need to create the 7 projects you see above plus a full spool of Sleigh Bells Ribbon from the Holiday Mini #116795 ($11.95 value). If you are picking it up, the cost will be $35. If I have to mail it (Canada only), you will be charged actual cost of postage. 

Email me to order yours! Only 5 kits available!
 

On Wednesday will be week 7 of my 12 WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS  newsletter, it's going by so fast! I'm featuring a great gift card holder…here's a sneak peek…if you're from Canada…make sure you register by Wednesday to receive it! (Sorry no back-issues are available)

Want to hear about my week?

Monday-we had a work-bee for my Hoopla event. Thanks to Trina & Janet…all my packages have been packed and I even got some help with cutting for club and finishing some gift ideas. You girls totally ROCK and were so helpful! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Tuesday-I had a stamp club…we had a great time making a card using the Rainbow embossing technique and a Snow Globe card. My club ladies are so much fun to stamp with and we decided to have a special potluck in December together. I'm really looking forward to it. If you want to join a club make sure you check out the info here OR if you're not local or available, you can join my Online Technique Club.
Wednesday-I had fun stamping with Cindy and her friends at her Christmas Card Workshop…Cindy was thrilled to earn free: 3 stamp sets, My Digital Studio program, the 'O Christmas Tree Big Shot Die, the Tree Decoration Die and a Paper Piercer…that's over $250 worth of FREE products…how cool is that?!
Thursday-I did some work to catch up and worked more on Hoopla.
Friday-Went to play group with my 2 year old, did a bit of shopping, wrote this post (lol), and am packing up for a workshop.
Saturday-I have 50 ladies coming for the time of their life at our First Annual Holiday Hoopla event from 1-5pm. I'm almost all done packing for it…and can't wait.
Sunday-Time to sleep!

Next week…you really do have to plan to come to my TILES CLASS on Tuesday night at 7pm…I love this class and you'll be able to take 1 gift off your list (2 gifts if you give each person a set of 2). You can find samples of some of our tiles from last year here and here. Let me know if you want to come! You can find more info on classes here!

Catching up a bit with a sample for you…My kids had a great Halloween and I'm happy to say that my page is completed! We went with a few of the kids from our street and so there was 5 "big kids" and my 2 year old. It was really cute…she kept running after them trying to get to the door first and never did. At one point…she ran after the older kids and started screaming…."wait for the little one…wait for the little one!" Here's a layout I made using My Digital Studio. I used the Cast-A-Spell download to make it!

Next Wednesday will be week 7 of my 12 WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS  newsletter, it's going by so fast! I'm featuring a great gift card holder…here's a sneak peek…if you're from Canada…make sure you register by Wednesday to receive it! (Sorry no back-issues are available)

Josee’s november Classes
 

 Terrific Tiles Class

Tuesday November 10
Great for gift-giving time…make a set of 4 matching tiles to use as trivets or coasters! You can choose the design or copy what I have planned!
$25 

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New: Monthly Card Class
Wednesday, November 18th RSVP
Cost: FREE with a min. of a $25 order placed that night! Or pay a flat fee of $15
(Demonstrator can attend for only $10)

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I hope to stamp with you soon! Register today!

For the whole month of November, anyone who orders over $50 through my ONLINE STORE, will receive this awesome tutorial for free:

You'll receive step-by-step directions on making this wonderful Gift card pack perfect for Teacher Gifts! Don’t have enough Designer Paper? No Problem. This project tutorial will solve that for you. These six cards are all created using a One Sheet Wonder technique. Stamp these beautiful snowflake images as your Designer Paper, add the co-ordinating matchbook and you have an amazing gift set!
 

PLUS, don't forget that you'll also be able to take advantage of our HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING GUIDE PROMOTION…where if you purchase over $65 from the guide, you can select a Decor Elements  (up to $22.95) for FREE!

AND my Customer Appreciation Sale is still on until Nov. 5th, spend over $100 and I'll give you an In Color Marker Set for FREE. Remember to email me  your order if you're taking advantage of this sale. (I'll still send you the project tutorial…don't worry!)

There's never been a better time to stock up on Christmas Gift with Stampin' Up!

    You'll love the convenience of our Holiday Gift-Giving Guide! With gift ideas for kids, teens, neighbours, and more, it's your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs.     

 Plus, for every $65 you spend on products in the guide, you'll get a Décor Elements for FREE (up to a $22.95 value)!  

Click here to see the Decor Elements you can earn for FREE: 

You can SHOP ONLINE to order your gift items and pick out your free Decor Elements….OR fill out your HOLIDAY WISHLIST and make sure to have your loved ones contact me early to ensure delivery before Christmas!

 Just as a reminder in case you're wishing you had registered for HOLIDAY HOOPLA…I have about 5 spots left. I'm almost completely finished cutting for this event…we really are going to have so much fun, you don't want to miss it!

You can find out more info & register here, but, only until the spots fill!

p.s. Don't forget about my Free Markers promotion  only until Nov. 5th.

"Dear Josée
Wow! I am so thrilled to congratulate you on selling $300,000! This is a big milestone for you, Congratulations! I would imagine that there is much laughter, love, hugs, and tears involved in getting to this milestone. I hope that the journey was not only one worth remembering, but repeating. You have had much success during your time with Stampin’ Up! and we are grateful for all that you do. I hope that your path with Stampin’ Up! will continue to be a fruitful and joyful adventure.

 For this accomplishment you’ll receive a pin and certificate, along with recognition at Convention 2010. You’ll also receive a $3,000 bonus, paid out at the end of this Stampin’ Up! year."

I really do love being a demonstrator and it's even better knowing that I get rewarded for the work I do! 

As a special bonus to thank all of you for your continued support in my business….I'm going to have a SUPRISE SALE!

From today until Thursday November 5th, I will give everyone who spends over $100 net, a free package of In Color Markers (a $25.95 value)!

To qualify, please email  me your order by November 5th, 09.

You can call me with your credit card number OR I can send you a paypal invoice…your choice!

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You can see some great project and pictures the assembled kits on pages 174-175 of the current catalogue.

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I started this page using a premade template of 9 photo squares. I deleted some of the squares as I only had 4 photos to work with. I added a strip of designer series paper and created a mat in a coordinating colour. I copied the frogs from another template page in the Hoppy Memories kit included in the program, added the stitching on the left, the staple on each picture and for the final touch…I put drop shadows on everything! It took me less than 30 minutes to make and the changes to this page and add the photo's.   

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Ok…on to the card…this adorable card is perfect for fall and a great Halloween card!

I love the crimping on this card…it just adds that extra touch.

To Order Stampin' Up! Products On-Line 24/7, click here! 
Stamp Set:  Kind & Caring Thoughts (level 3 hostess set)
Paper:  Soft Suede (115318), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Soft Suede (115657)
Cool Tools: The Big Shot (113439), Top Note Die (113463), Crimper (101618), Dauber (102892)
The Perfect Touch:  Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon(115612)

Tomorrow, I have an open stamp coming up….if you'd like to come, send me an email!

Open Stamp & Scrap Date: Tuesday Oct 27
Bring your projects and use my stamps, inks, punches and tools! This includes my BIG SHOT AND DIES!  $15 or free with $50 order. Demonstrator price $5
 

You will have available to use:

·         Over 100 stamp sets

·         More than 50 ink colours

·         Over 35 punches

·         Over 30 different Big Shot dies & Accessories including 2 different alphabets!

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