Joanna Wassens Stampin' Up! Newsletter
Ideas, techniques, products, events, classes and more from YOUR Stampin' Up! Demonstrator  September 2008
In This Issue
September Card Making Classes
My September Special Offers
Christmas in October Event!
Crayon Resist and Versamark Resist
Hold Your Own Card Making Class
White Craft Ink Facts and Hints
Win a FREE Ink Pad!
Quick Links
Hi! 
 
It is September and officially Spring!   
 
My big news is:  I will now be offering a DAYTIME card making class each month as well as my evening class.  This month they are on Tuesday 9th September, 10am OR 7.30pmLearn some Chalk techniques! Come along and make 10 cards for $20, learn poppin' pastel and chalkboard techniques and have some fun.   All materials provided.  Bookings essential. See below for more details.
 
AND I will be holding a Christmas themed event on Friday 3rd October, 7.30pm at Hambledon Public School in Quakers Hill, to celebrate World Card Making Day.  More details below. 
The winner of my FREE INK PAD for August is Stacy Whiteman! Well done Stacy for reading my newsletter and emailing me your favourite stamp set in the Spring Mini Catalogue to enter the draw. 
 
This month to be in to win a FREE Classic ink pad of your choice please email me letting me know your favourite part of my newsletter. 
 
The winner of the 'fun filled' stamp set for August is Gail Tomsic!  Well done Gail! Check out below for my September Special Offer!
 
The NEW Stampin' Up! Promotion for September is:
Free Wheelin' Promotion - Purchase one of 5 selected stamp sets to get the matching jumbo wheel FREE!  Details below.  Check out my Special Offer for September to make this promotion even better!
 
Please feel free to email me if you have any queries about anything in my newsletter.
 
Enjoy September!
 
Kindest regards,

Joanna
September Card Making Classes  - New Daytime Class Times!
 
Joanna WassensWhen:  Tuesday 9th September, Either 10am OR 7.30pm.
Where:  At my home, McGraths Hill, Sydney
Cost:  $20 per person
(optional extra $3 for envelopes to stamps to match)
 
Learn Two Chalking Techniques. 
 
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. 
 
I also provide an information card on the techniques for you to keep as a handy reference, printed on Stampin' Up! cardstock, different colour for each technique so you can build your own colour sampler too!
 
Bring a friend and make your cards for only $10 (That's half price!).  (Friend must be new to Stampin' Up! this offer only available on first class)
 
Phone:  0408 657 258
  
Free Wheelin' September Promotion  
 
free wheelin promotion info
During September 2008 buy one of the following stamp sets and receive the coordinating wheel FREE! 
 

Merry, Merry Bundle (includes Merry, Merry stamp set and All about Christmas jumbo wheel)  $45.95  (page 29)
 
Artfully Asian Bundle (includes Artfully Asian stamp set and Watercolor Vine jumbo wheel) $45.95 (page 48)
 
Nursery Necessities Bundle (includes Nursery Necessities stamp set and Nursery Letters  jumbo wheel) $56.95  (page 59)
 
Bodacious Bouquet Bundle (includes Bodacious Bouquet stamp set and Bodacious jumbo wheel) $58.95  (page 80)
 
Carte Postale Bundle (includes Carte Postale stamp set and Leaves à la Carte jumbo wheel)  $48.95  (page 94)
 
Priceless Bundle (includes Priceless stamp set and So Swirly jumbo wheel) $48.95  Page (104)
 
Click HERE  to find out more.
Joanna WassensWinner of my August Special Offer
 
(spend $50 to go into the draw to win this Fun Filled Stamp set) is.......
 
 Gail Tomsic!
 
Well done Gail.  My son enjoyed choosing your winning name from all of the entries.
 
My September Special offer
 
Purchase a stamp set in the Free Wheeling promotion, get your jumbo wheel for FREE and I will give you an extra 15% discount off either:
 - a jumbo wheel handle OR
 - an ink cartridge for your jumbo wheel OR
 - a classic ink pad of your choice.
 
Not to be used in conjunction with any other special offer.
 
Contact me today to place your order on (02) 45 777 504 or 0408 657 258 or via email at:  jocam_wassens@hotmail.com
 
Joanna Wassens 
Christmas In October - an event to celebrate World Card Making Day.
 
WhenFriday 3 October, 7.30pm        
Where:  Hambledon Public School Hall, Quakers Hill.
Cost:  $25  
 
Make 5 Christmas themed projects.  You can choose between 2 different packs of Christmas paper AND take home the remainder of the pack for your own use!  
 
Plus lucky door prizes and other specials on the night!
 
 
Come along and join in the fun!  Bring a friend new to Stampin' Up! to get a free gift!

Bookings essential so contact me today to reserve your place.   
Phone:  0408 657 258 or (02) 45 777 504
Email:  jocam_wassens@hotmail.com
 
Joanna WassensCrayon Resist and Versamark Resist Techniques 
 
These are two simple stamping techniques that can give you some different effects on your cards or projects.  Read on to find out how.
 
Crayon Resist
1.  Stamp an image using black Stazon ink onto glossy white card. An outline image works best, I have used the 'Bud Basic' flowers in my example above.  
2.  Use a wax crayon (just a cheap childs crayon!) to colour some areas on your design.  I prefer a yellow or grey crayon as you can see where you have coloured.  I coloured around the large flowers and in the flower centres on my example above.
3.  Next use a sponge and ink pad to add coloured ink onto the glossy card.  I used purely pomegranate ink on the large flowers and river rock ink on the smaller flowers and gaps.  Hint: The colours you choose need to compliment each other when mixed.  Product advice: Stampin' Up! sponges produce even colour and can be cut into 6-8 segments so 1 pack will give you more than enough for all your colours.  They can also be rinsed for use again and again.
4.  Use a tissue to rub the crayon off the card.  This will reveal areas where the crayon 'resisted the ink' and remained white.
5.  Use your design on your card or project.
 
Joanna Wassens
Versamark Resist
1.  Stamp onto glossy white cardstock with Versamark Ink.  I have stamped the petals from the 'Pick a Petal' stamp set in my example.  Center of flower is stamped with stazon black ink.
2.  Dry versamark ink with heat tool or leave until completely dry.  This is important as if the versamark is not dry it will combine with the coloured ink and not resist it.
3.  Use sponge daubers and ink pads to apply ink to your versamarked images.  The versamark will resist the ink and remain white.  I have used 5 different colours of ink on the petals in my example.
 
 
Here are some more examples for you:
 
Joanna Wassens
 
 
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!
 
Happy Stamping!
 
Joanna Wassens
 
Why not book your own Card Making Class?
 
You can choose the type of cards you make.
 
If you have a group of 4 or more I am happy to bring my card making classes to you!
 
Everyone gets to make 10 cards.  5 each of 2 different designs.  Card themes can be chosen by yourself.  You can customise your cards to meet your needs by adding different greetings.
 
Only $20 per person (Optional $3 extra for envelopes you can stamp to match your cards)
 
I provide all the materials, there are no hidden costs!  All you have to do is watch, stamp and assemble!  You will also learn some stamping techniques along the way as an added bonus.
 
Classes usually take approximately 2 hours so are perfect for a relaxing, fun evening get together with your friends.
 
Email me or Call me on (02) 45 777 504 or 0408 657 258 to book a date for your card making class today.
 
Now is the time to book your Christmas Card Making!
 
Joanna WassensSeven things you may not know about the Stampin' Up! White Craft Ink Pad!
 
1.  The Stampin' Up! white craft ink pad is different to our classic ink pads.  It is a pigment ink and so it wetter then the classic inks which are dye inks.
2.  Because it is a pigment ink you can stamp it then emboss it for a shiny, raised effect.
3.   The Stampin' Up! white craft ink 'sits' on top of the cardstock when stamped, rather than 'sinking into' the card,  because of this it is resistant to fading.  It stamps white and stays white!
4.  It is safe to use on your scrapbook pages.
5.  As it is a pigment ink it does take longer to dry when stamped.  Either emboss it, dry with a heat tool or leave in a safe area for a while to prevent smudging.
6.  Use for the black magic technique.
7.  Use for chalkboard technique (attend my class this month to learn how!)
 
There are even more uses for the White Craft ink pad.  If you don't already have one in your stamping supplies consider adding it to your next Stampin Up! order. 
 
Contact me via email or by calling (02) 45 777 504 to place an order. 
 
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