Stamp-n-Scrap with Jenn

It's finally time!!!

2012-01-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

**Host during Sale-a-Bration time and you can earn more. When your workshop is $150 or more, you'll receive a free tote. When you host a workshop $400 or more, you'll receive three GREAT Sale-a-Bration products (p. 6-7). **

** Join now for only $125! You'll also receive a free paper pack or digital download EVERY month for the rest of the year (your choice every month)! **

**Choose one Sale-a-Bration product for EVERY $50 you spend.**

January Newsletter

2012-01-09T21:39:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year!!!

I trust that you started your new year off right with a look through the Occasions Mini AND the Sale-a-bration mini! Fabulous new items J I was able to order some of the fantastic products already, and I’m loving the new Embossing Folders options. I haven’t had a whole lot of time to play because of our fabulous two-week family vacation that we took just after Christmas and because of our kitchen flood project that’s still being completed. I can’t wait to get life settled down a bit so I can play more! You can order from the Occasions Mini now. You can start getting the Sale-a-Bration products when you order $50 of product beginning January 24. Because of the construction project (and the chaos that it’s created at our house), our next stampin’ class will be held on Thursday, February 2, at 7 p.m. It will be Technique Night where I show you the fabulous new Framelits Dies from the Occasions Mini. Just wait until you see how fun these new dies are!

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-24T20:49:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas to friends and family near and far

To us, each of you is like a bright shiny star

For our family the year 2011 exceeded the fun bar

Trips and adventures were taken not just in the car

Summer took our family to upstate New York

Church sites & Niagara Falls filled us to the cork

Hawaii is where Dave & Jenn ate pulled pork

Snowboarding, surfing, wake boarding, and

water skiing were attempted with a little torque

Sydney is the sweet number four

Preschool has become her 3-day chore

Art, Polly Pockets, and Barbies leave her asking for more

Each day she leaves us guessing what’s in store

Sierra is exploring how it is to be almost eight

Recess and her teacher are what make second grade great

Soccer, playing school, dancing, and singing are all first-rate

She’ll be baptized in February…seems like a long wait!

J.R. has just reached a full decade

Soccer, cub scouts, and running he won’t trade

Science and math help him love fourth grade

On to the next adventure he does persuade

Jenn has found time quickly ticking

Stamping and volunteering keep her clicking

Primary President makes her brain keep picking

Water damage to the floors have left her kicking

Dave has found an eternal lack of time

Life continues to be one long climb

He wishes he was just teaching a nursery rhyme

Surfing in Hawaii was sublime

Remember to keep the Savior near.

He’ll keep you in the clear.

May you be blessed in the coming year…

Filled with lots of joy and cheer!

Love, Dave, Jenn, J.R., Sierra, and Sydney Hurdsman

Clearance Blitz

2011-12-15T08:47:00.000-08:00

Nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items are being added to the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail--while supplies last!

Only online orders qualify for this promotion. Orders can include non-Clearance Rack items, as well.

The Clearance Rack Blitz includes old-body style punches.

There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.

Qualifying Clearance Rack orders are eligible for hostess benefits.

Clearance Rack Blitz items are only available while supplies last. There are no refunds or exchanges on Clearance Rack items.

You may view Clearance Rack Blitz items in the Online Store.

Orders must be place by January 5!

Check out the goods NOW!!! :)

Grinch

2011-12-13T06:47:00.000-08:00

Are you caught up in the Christmas spirit yet or are you stuck being the Grinch so far this year? At the December stamp-a-stack, this card was very popular. He can be quickly made with just a few dies and punches! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Old Olive, Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red
Ink: Basic Black Marker
Accessories: Big Shot, Petal Cone Die, Top Note Die, Word Window Punch, Itty Bitty Punches, 1" and 1/4" circle punches, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Dear Santa

2011-12-08T07:08:00.001-08:00

What's included on your wish list this year? If it includes Stampin' Up! products, don't delay in ordering or passing on my website to those who will be gifting you this Christmas season.

Order your supplies here.

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla, Holly Berry Bouquet DSP, Real Red
Ink: Wild Wasabi
Stamps: Dear Santa
Accessories: Sponge, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Holly Berry Bouquet Buttons, Mini Glue Dots

Quick Treat

2011-12-06T06:44:00.001-08:00

Here's a quick treat created with the Ornament Punch and the matching punch set as well as the long cello bags. This came together really quickly! Add the wrapped Twizzler to the cello bag and seal shut. Stamp ornament, punch out, and attach to top of cello bag with a dimensional. Tie ribbon around top of ornament....DONE! Perfect little gift! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Whisper White
Ink: Real Red
Stamps: Delightful Decorations
Accessories: Cello Bag, Punch Ornament, Real Red Ribbon, Dimensional

December Stamp Camp

2011-12-02T05:00:00.000-08:00

You won't want to miss this stamp camp! Don't forget to RSVP today!

Merry Christmas

2011-12-01T09:00:00.000-08:00

I was inspired to make this card from our monthly demo magazine. I used craft inks on this card. The white ink is perfect for the the snowflakes and the red ink stamps perfectly (and can be seen and read) when stamped on ribbon! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whipser White, Real Red, Patterns DSP Subtles,
Ink: Real Red & Whisper White Craft
Stamps: Dear Santa, Christmas Greetings
Accessories: Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Northern Frost Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Pearl Jewels, Dimensionals

Tie Birthday

2011-11-30T05:00:00.000-08:00

If you're like me, you struggle with masculine cards. This card was inspired by a swap I received at Convention. Such an easy card to create once you have your color combo. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Old Olive
Ink: Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Stamps: Best Dad Ever
Accessories: Baker's Twine, Big Shot, Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Stapler

Thinking of You

2011-11-29T06:00:00.000-08:00

Sometimes a card can be just this simple...embossed cardstock with a little bit of Designer Series Paper and a few punched out pieces of cardstock. I'm in need of some quick thank you cards. I will definitely be using this card sketch and ideas for those quick cards! I'm also super excited about today's digital downloads. You can see them here. My favorite of these is the Quinceanera Stamp Brush Set (129020) for just $3.95. So many times people have asked about this stamp set...now it's available as 6 digital images for all of your crafting needs!! You can order digital images only through my website (click the "Shop Now" button). The best part is there is no shipping since you download the images directly to your computer. Happy Craftin'!

December News

2011-11-28T07:29:00.000-08:00

Hi Stampers,

Hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving with those you love. Our Thanksgiving was great…the week before…not so fun. We came home from church to a flooded kitchen (our water line came disconnected from the back of the fridge somehow) which means we have since had to take out our kitchen floor and part of our carpet pad in our living room and hallway. In the drying out stage of it all, part of our wall between our living room and kitchen also had to be removed. Definitely fun times at our house! J Needless to say, life is never uneventful. Despite my lack of a kitchen floor, I still plan to offer two classes in December.

Thursday, December 1, 7 p.m. Technique Night. Create two Christmas projects. Fee: FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class) RSVP by Tuesday evening.

Friday, December 9, 7 p.m. Stamp Camp. We’ll be creating 6 simple neighbor gifts. All supplies will be provided including envelopes. Fee: $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class). RSVP by December 3. Must have 4 or more guests RSVP’d by December 3 to have this class.

Please RSVP as soon as possible for either of these classes so I will have adequate time to prepare.

The Online Extravaganza is still going on. These products are available at a discount through November 30. If you haven’t already ordered from this special, take advantage now!

Now through December 15, you’ll receive $35 of additional hostess benefits when your party reaches $350. Now’s the perfect time to take advantage of extra hostess benefits. Contact me today to schedule your stampin’ party!

Amongst all your Christmas cards, be sure to watch for your copy of the Occasions Mini towards the end of December. It’s awesome! Sadly, we’ll have to say good bye to the Holiday Mini so be sure to look through it once or twice more to see what else you must have from the Holiday Mini.

Happy Stampin’!

Glitter Gifts

2011-11-25T05:00:00.000-08:00

Do you wrap your gifts as soon as you finish up your shopping on Black Friday? It seems like I wait for a week or two, pull it all out, and wrap it at once. Then I know if I'm missing something for someone :) This idea for the glitter gifts has been circulating all over the internet so I had to try it out. So fun! My only tip is to be sure to have the glitter paper glitter facing down when you punch out the "bow." The extra pieces won't get stuck in your punch so bad then :) Order your supplies here.

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Glimmer Red, Glimmer Silver

Ink: Real Red

Stamps: Four the Holidays and ?? (I can't find what stamp set this stamp is from at the minute)

Accessories: Bloosom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch

Thankful!

2011-11-24T05:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving! May it be a wonderful day spent with those you love. I'm thankful for having you a part of my life. My stampin' friends are truly my friends. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Gift Givers
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Square, Cello Bag, Curly Label Punch, AquaPainter, Watercolor Crayons, Polka Dot Impressions Folder

Place Cards

2011-11-23T05:00:00.000-08:00

A simple way to dress up your Thanksgiving Table is to have a place card at each setting. I created this simple place card using the new cello bags in the holiday mini, filling them with chocolate covered raisins, and cutting a leaf using the Big Shot. Simple and perfect! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Crumb Cake
Ink: Crumb Cake
Accessories: Cello Bags, Leaf Die, Big Shot, Hemp twine, Dimensional

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-22T05:00:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that it's Thanksgiving this week! How crazy is that!!! This card was very easily created using the designer series paper and the Big Shot. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving week spent with family and friends. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Pool Party, Pear Pizzaz, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake DSP
Ink: Soft Suede
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Big Shot, Leaves Die, Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Dimensionals

Online Extravaganza

2011-11-21T08:01:00.001-08:00

Today begins the Online Extravaganza! Today only you can order two of our newest products at a 20 percent discount...

**Simply Scored (122334) retails for $29.95....on SALE TODAY ONLY for $23.96!**
**Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps (125152) retails for $16.95...on SALE TODAY ONLY for $13.56!**

Visit my Online Store to see all the discounted products or view this PDF.

Included in our Online Extravaganza is the opportunity to receive a free bundle of preselected digital downloads with the purchase of My Digital Studio Express. You can see these bundles at my online store under My Digital Studio Express.

Other discounted products include wood and clear mount stamp sets, letterpress plates, fabric, accessories, ink spots, and Big Shot accessories.

Go ahead and place your order online today. You can also e-mail me or call me with your order (discounted digital downloads must be place online). I will be placing orders every day now through November 30 so you're sure not to miss out on a great deal.

Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack

2011-11-08T09:18:00.000-08:00

Here they are! Fifteen Christmas card designs for you to choose ten. Wednesday is the LAST day to RSVP for Friday's class. All supplies are included except adhesive...please bring your own. Fee: Stamp Club Members/Inkin' Empire Demonstrators--$20; Customers/Guests--$25.

Snowflakes

2011-11-07T13:40:00.000-08:00

I know...I promised all 15 cards for Friday's class posted today but I haven't got them all done yet because I've had a little lady that's been down with a fever since Friday morning. Luckily, it's a sinus infection so it should go away quickly with antibotics that we got today. Here is one of the cards will be creating Friday. I'm hoping to post all fifteen cards in the morning. RSVP today for the Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack. Fifteen cards will be available for you to create ten of the cards. All supplies included except adhesive. Please bring your own.

Fall Harvest

2011-11-06T05:00:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite techinques is with the versamark ink and the pastels. On this card, I did the Poppin' Pastels technique using a wheel. I inked an uninked cartridge with a versamark refill and wheeled a wheel on the cardstock. The pastels are sponged on top of the ink using sponge daubers.

Order your supplies here.

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede
Stamps: Fall Harvest Wheel, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Accessories: Pastels, Sponge Daubers, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Big Shot, Polka Dot Impressions Folder

Thanks! Treat

2011-11-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

This treat holder is the perfect way to say thanks at Thanksgiving or any time of the year. These cello bags are the perfect size for SO many things! Order your supplies here.

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso

Stamps: Pretty Postage

Accessories: Postage & 1" Square Punches, 1"x8" Cello Bags, Dimensionals, Scallop Grosgrain Ribbon

FREE Digital Downloads!

2011-11-04T10:14:00.000-07:00

You can get FREE digital downloads today through Nov. 7 when you take a quick survey here.

Thankful Table

2011-11-03T07:32:00.000-07:00

Tonight at Technique Night will be using the Spice Cake product suite. You'll have perfect accents for your Thanksgiving Table. Join me tonight to create these fun projects!

November News

2011-11-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

Happy November, Stampers!

November already?!?! Stampin’ Up! has extended this AMAZING offer through November 11.

You now have 11 more days to become a demonstrator and RECEIVE the Big Shot for FREE!!! Yes, you got it -- a FREE BIG SHOT! Or, if you already have this amazing tool, you can select an extra $100 in Stampin' Up! merchandise when you sign up as a demonstrator. Perfect for ANYONE! DON'T MISS THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Contact me today for more info.

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Now through December 15, hostesses get an addition $35 of FREE product when their party reaches $350 or above. Who doesn’t love MORE FREE products?! Contact me today to book your workshop! Dora is this month’s club hostess and qualifies for the extra $35 if the club order reaches $350. (Club Members to order by Nov. 10: Adriana, Candi, Colana, Dora, and Rachael B.)

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The Christmas Keepsake Box (#129024) was included in a special promotion in July. It’s now available for purchase for $19.95 includes written instructions, but the following supplies are not included:

Pines & Poinsettias stamp set
Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker
Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker
Wild Wasabi Stampin’ Write Marker
Adhesives
3/16" Corner Punch
Paper Cutter
Paper Snips
Needle
Glue gun

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November Classes

Thursday, November 3, 7 p.m. Technique Night. Create two Thanksgiving projects. Fee: FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class); Demos that have signed up with me in October can also attend for FREE. Please RSVP by Tuesday evening.

Tuesday, November 8, 7 p.m. Demo Group Meeting. Join me and other local demonstrators for a night of fun. You’ll create 4 fun projects that will set you on the right track to get your Stampin’ Up! business started. A local demo who is also tax accountant will be giving a short presentation on taxes as a demonstrator. Contact me for more information.

Friday, November 11, 7 p.m. Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp. By popular request this stamp camp has been changed to a stamp-a-stack Christmas card class. Fifteen Christmas card designs will be available for you to create ten cards All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive. Please bring your own. Fee: $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class). Must RSVP by November 7.

Big Shot Promotion EXTENDED!!!!!!

2011-10-31T20:05:00.000-07:00

Stampin' Up has extended this promotion until November 11!!! You now have 11 more days to become a demonstrator and RECEIVE the Big Shot for FREE!!! Yes, you got it -- a FREE BIG SHOT! Or, if you already have this amazing tool, you can select an extra $100 in Stampin' Up! merchandise when you sign up as a demonstrator. Perfect for ANYONE! DON'T MISS THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!

Product Bonus

Purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit during the promotion period and receive a Sizzix Big Shot Machine or $100 in Stampin' Up! products of your choice from any of our current catalogs. Value to $440 and ships FREE.
The Standard Starter Kit is $175 or you can choose the My Digital Studio Starter Kit for the same $175.
Order your choice of starter kit on-line and get your Free Big Shot (or $100 in FREE product)!
Once you order your kit on-line, you will be given access to the Promotional Product Bonus order type on the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator web page (referred to as "OEX") approximately one hour after you order the kit. You will also be provided a link to OEX for this redemption via e-mail. In this order type, you will either enter the item number for the Big Shot (item 113439) or the item numbers for up to $100 in Stampin' Up! products. Products can be chosen from any current catalog and shipping is free!
Be sure that your free total comes as close as possible to $100 without going over since the Promotional Product Bonus order type will not allow items beyond $100 to be added to the order.
You will have until November 30, 2011, to redeem your product bonus.

Starter Kit Information

Promotion applies to the purchase of the Standard or Digital+ Starter Kit. You may add the Stampin' Memories, Definitely Decorative, or My Digital Studio Software Add-On for the regular add-on price.
Want more stuff to use with your new Big Shot??? You have the option to substitute a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder ($7.95 or less; see pages 218-219) for the Always Bird Décor Elements (p. 233) that comes standard in the Starter Kit.

Starter Kit is only available to new members and not to current demonstrators.

ORDER YOUR KIT AND BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INKIN’ EMPIRE BY CLICKING HERE. Look for the "Join Now" button on the left of the page.