Joanna Wassens Stampin' Up! Newsletter
Information on techniques, card making ideas, SU products as well as specials, events and classes from your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator  June 2008
In This Issue
My eScape Event!
June Card Making Class
How to Kiss with stamps!
Ribbon Clubs
The Pretties Kit
Extra Extra Hostess Promotion
Win a FREE Ink Pad!
Quick Links
Hi! 
 
June is here and with it the arrival of winter.  Luckily there are some great specials this month so you can take stay inside, keep warm and make some cards or scrapbook with new inspiration.
 
The winner of my FREE INK PAD draw for May is Debbie Newell!  Well done Debbie for reading my newsletter and emailing me your name to enter the draw. Make sure YOU read to the end, then email me your name this month to be in to win!
 
I have 2 card making classes this month, one in the evening and one during the day: 
 - Tuesday 10 June, 7.30pm Leaf and Flower cards.
 - Tuesday 17 June, 10.00am Boy and Girl cards.
Come along and make 10 cards for $20, learn some new techniques and have some fun.   All materials provided.  Bookings essential.
 
There are 2 Stampin' Up! Promotions running during June:
 - The Extra Extra hostess promotion - host a demonstration with sales of $700 to earn $50 of EXTRA hostess benefits FREE.
 - The eScape the e! promotion - purchase a bundle of products (circle of friends stamp set, 1 1/4 inch circle punch and love notes) for 25% off.
 
If you love ribbons then join my ribbon clubs!
 
Please feel free to email me if you have any queries about anything in my newsletter.
 
I hope your June is warm and cosy!
 
Kindest regards,

Joanna
Joanna Wassens 
My eScape Event! 
Daytime Card Making Class 
 
When:  Tuesday 17th June, 10.00am.
Where:  At my home, McGraths Hill, Sydney
Cost:  $20 per person (optional extra $3 for envelopes to stamps to match)  
 
Come along and make 10 cards (2 different designs as shown) that you can give away at kids birthday parties this year.  Escape the e! for the day and have some fun too. 
All materials are provided.  Beginners welcome. 
Bookings essential so contact me today to reserve your place.   
 
Bring a friend and make your cards for only $10 (That's half price!)  
 
Phone:  0408 657 258
Email:  jocam_wassens@hotmail.com
 
June Evening Card Making Class 
 
Artfully asian card
Oh So Lovely
When:  Tuesday 10th June, 7.30pm.
Where:  At my home, McGraths Hill, Sydney
Cost:  $20 per person
(optional extra $3 for envelopes to stamps to match)
 
Learn how to use punches and sponge daubers!
 
Come along and make 10 cards (2 different designs as shown) All materials are provided.  Beginners welcome.  Bookings essential so contact me today to reserve your place. 
 
Bring a friend and make your cards for only $10 (That's half price!)
 
Phone:  0408 657 258
  
Joanna WassensHow to Kiss with your stamps! 
 
Have you ever tried kissing your stamps?  Of course I don't mean in the usual way, that would be weird!, but in the following way:
 
Kissing Technique: 
Ink a background stamp with classic ink.  Press a solid type stamp onto the background stamp to pick up the ink and then onto cardstock.  You can also press inked stamps onto a background stamp and then stamp either stamp for an interesting effect. 
 
On the card pictured I have kissed a bold solid flower stamp, from the 'pick a petal' stamp set, onto the 'paisley background' stamp and then stamed it onto the card.  I used my Stampin' Write markers to 'ink' the background stamp in different places so I could use different colours.  Here is the completed card:
 
Joanna Wassens
This is a cool technique to try out with your solid stamps. Why not give it a go today!  If you would like to purchase any background stamps or solid stamps feel free to contact me.
 
OR If you would like to see me demonstrate this technique, or any other stamping technique you are wondering about, please contact me on (02) 45 777 504 so I can show you how
 
OR attend one of my classes and ask me how in person! 
 
ribbons Ribbon Clubs
 
Would you like lots of colours of Stampin' Up! ribbons without having to buy a full roll of each?  Then my ribbon club is for you.
 
I require eight participants in each club.  Once each group is full I will purchase the ribbon, split each spool between the 8 participants and mail it to you.  You can join just one, a few, or all of the groups.  
 
Postage will be dependent on how many clubs you join. The quicker the groups fill, the quicker the ribbon will be mailed out so why not let your friends know about these great clubs.

7 colours of 5/8" Grosgrain $15.00
16 colours of 1/4" Grosgrain $23.00
6 colours of Double Stitched $13.50
6 colours of Gingham $10.20
4 colours of Striped Grosgrain $7.85

Email me with which groups you'd like to sign up for.  Amount of ribbon in each colour is dependent on spool length.  For example 5/8" grosgrain will be 13.7m divided by 8 people.  If you want more of one type then simply ask for two spots in the group.

Postage will be calculated after sign up. Only open to Australian residents.
 
You can also call me on (02) 45 777 504 or 0408 657 258 to sign up.
Pretties KitIntroducing the Pretties Kit!
 
I would like you to meet the Pretties Kit!  This is a brand new product to the Stampin' Up! range this year.
 
It contains 365 pieces including flowers, half back pearls, round pearls, clear rhinestone brads, clear beads and hat pins! 
 
There are 5 different flowers - they come white - BUT you can colour them any colour you like using your markers, pastels, watercolour crayons or reinkers.  I have coloured 2 of the flowers on my display. 
 
There are endless uses for all of the pretties pieces they will enhance any card, scrapbook page or other creative project.
 
AND It all comes to you in a pretty tin too with a lovely window in the top so you can see the pretties inside! And costs only $55.95.
 
If you would like to purchase the pretties kit please contact me via email or by calling (02) 45 777 504.
 
Pearls pretties flowers
eScape the e! Promotion   eScape the e promotion
 
Put down the phone, turn off the computer, and break free from the 'e'!
Remember when you got letters in your mailbox instead of your inbox?
 
During June, Stampin' Up! is taking the time to unplug and unwind, and reconnect on a personal level with friends and loved ones through handmade cards. And we invite you to eScape with us!
 
Reconnect with your "wireless network" by attending an eScape event or hosting one of your own! Take advantage of the 25% discount on products in the eScape bundle to help you create that special message from the heart.
 
eScape Bundle (item 113705):
Circle of Friendship stamp set, pg 112       $33.95
Love Notes assortment , pg 132               $13.50
1-1/4" Circle punch, pg 142                     $30.95
Total (non-bundled)                               $78.40
eScape Bundle price                            $58.80 (25% off)

You can view these items by visiting the online Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalogue, just click here.

If you would like to place an order to take advantage of this fantastic product bundle during June OR would like to schedule your own eScape card making class or demonstration, please call me on (02) 45 777 504 or email me at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com 
 
Click here or on the picture to LEARN MORE.
Exta Extra! promotion Extra Extra! Hostess Promotion
 
Stampin' Up! hostesses get extra hostess awards
1 June - 15 July, in addition to the already fantastic hostess benefits! 
 
From 1 June to 15 July, Stampin' Up! hostesses can earn an EXTRA $50 to use toward Stampin' Up! products of their choice when they host a demonstration totaling $700 or more!

This extra benefit is included along with the standard hostess benefits they receive when they host a demonstration. The standard hostess benefits include:
 - A free Idea Book & Catalogue 2008-2009 worth $12.95.
 - Free stamp sets only available to hostesses (with qualifying orders; select from the products on pages 17-24 of the catalogue).
 - Free Stampin' Up! products of your choice.
 
So if the sales at your demonstration are $700, between 1 June and 15 July, you will get to choose $130 of Stampin' Up! products FREE! (instead of the usual $80).

If you would like to book a demonstration with me during this time please call me on 0408 657 258  or email me at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com .  It is a great time to be a hostess!

Click here or on the picture to LEARN MORE.

Joanna WassensYour chance to win a FREE Ink pad! 
Thank you for reading to the bottom of my newsletter! 
 
For being so diligent email me now stating that you would like to enter enter my draw to go into my monthly draw to win a FREE Classic ink pad of your choice.
 
If you have enjoyed my newsletter why not forward it to your friends using the 'forward email' link below.
 
Thanks
Joanna