| Joanna Wassens Stampin' Up! Newsletter |
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| Ideas, techniques, products, events, classes and more from YOUR Stampin' Up! Demonstrator |
October 2008 |
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Hi!
It's October! That means Christmas is just around the corner. Have you started your Christmas cards yet? If not, why not attend my class this month or book a card making night with your friends so you can get started. I also have some great specials this month, details are below.
My classes this month are on Tuesday 21st October at 10am OR 7.30pm. Come along and make 10 cards for $20, learn a masking technique, make a window card and have some fun. All materials provided. Bookings essential. See below for more details.
The winner of my FREE INK PAD for September is Annelie Mulders! Well done Annelie for reading my newsletter and emailing me your favourite part of my newsletter.
This month to be in to win a FREE Classic ink pad of your choice all you have to do is forward this email to 1 person who may appreciate it - using the forward button at the bottom of the email.
There are 2 Stampin' Up! Promotions during October:
Birthday Promotion - Spend $20 on regular catalogue merchandise to get 20% off 5 selected birthday stamp sets. Details below.
World Card Making Day - 20% off any of the 5 Simply Sent card making kits. Only from 4-11 October.
To make these specials even better I am offering the Simply Sent kits at 35% off but you must order by Monday 6 October to take advantage of this great offer!
Please feel free to email me if you have any queries about anything in my newsletter.
Have a happy October!
Kindest regards,
Joanna
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| October Card Making Classes - New Daytime Class Times
 When: Tuesday 21st October, 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 a masking technique and make a window card.
Come along and make 10 cards (2 different designs) 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, with a 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 or (02) 45 777 504
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October Birthday Promotion
 During October spend $20 on regular catalogue merchandise and get 20% off these select birthday stamp sets:
Big Bold Birthday (page 27) now only $43.95
Pretty Princess (page 38) now only $36.76
Birthday Best (page 51) now only $20.76
Short and Sweet (Page 118) now only $23.96
and Crab and Co. (page 55) now only $42.36 (set with crab and Christmas images)
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 7 Different Ways to use Crystal Effects
Crystal Effects is a clear craft laquer that can be used in many different ways such as:
1. Apply to your projects to give a smooth glossy glass-like finish. It makes the tree shiny in this photo.
2. Use as a glue to stick elements onto your projects eg hat pins and buttons. Also great to repair broken toys and other items around your house.
3. Use to create 'fake brads' on your projects, as shown in the centre of the flower. (no sharp edges!)
4. Get the look of embossing without a heat tool.
5. Use the applicator tip to apply a thicker layer to 'select elements' of your design to add emphasis.
6. Add dazzling diamonds glitter to crystal effects then brush onto your projects.
7. Use it to stop the ends of your ribbon fraying after cutting it.
It is a fantastic product that is very versatile. Why not add it to your next Stampin' Up! order with me, so you can try it out.
Or come to my classes to ask me about it.
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 World Card Making Day Promotion
From 4-11 October you can order any of the Simply Sent card making kits (pages 12-14 of the 2008-2009 Idea Book and Catalogue) for 20% off.
My offer for you:
Purchase a simply sent kit before Monday 6 October to get 35% discount (before postage added).
Lifelong Notes, Simple Delights and Three Thoughts kits nomally $79.95, now only $56.00 including postage!
Sending Happy Thoughts and Friendly Notes kits normally $101.95, now only $71.50 including postage!
Not to be used in conjunction with any other special offer.
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 Poppin' Pastels and Chalkboard Techniques
Do you have chalks or Stampin' pastels in your stamping supplies that you don't use? Or, would you like to know how to use them? Read on...
Poppin Pastels Technique
1. Stamp an image using Versamark ink onto light coloured card eg whisper white or very vanilla. I stamped the 'It's beautiful' jumbo wheel for this card.
2. Use a sponge dauber, cotton ball or cotton tip (from your bathroom) to pick up some chalk from your palette. I have used cotton tips to create the multi-coloured effect in this card.
3. Gently rub the chalk onto the stamped image. The chalk 'sticks' to the versamark and colours the image, making it 'pop' from the page.
4. Gently blow any excess chalk from your page, you may also see an 'aura' of chalk around your image. You can use a good quality eraser to remove any unwanted chalk. That's right - you can rub out chalks!
NOTE: If you have the Versamark ink pad and a set of the Stampin Pastels (contains all 48 Stampin' Up! colours plus white, black and grey) then you can create images of any colour using the poppin pastel technique!
Chalkboard Technique
1. Stamp an image with white craft ink eg Stampin' Up! Whisper White, onto dark cardstock. Chocolate chip, black or Navy work best for this technique. I have stamped the swirl from Baroque Motifs onto chocolate chip card.
2. Use sponge daubers to pick up chalk. I used certainly celery chalk on the swirl stamp.
3. 'Pounce' the dauber, using an up and down motion, onto the white ink, so the chalk sticks to the ink. If you use a rubbing motion then the white ink is likely to smudge - 'pouncing' will avoid this. I then stamped the flowers onto the card using white ink - but did not apply any chalk to them.
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!
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Why not book your own Christmas Project Class?
Make 5 projects, including a card, for only $25 each.
Everyone can choose between 2 patterned papers and get to take home the rest of the packet to make the projects again!
Only $25 per person (minimum of 4)
I provide all the materials, there are no hidden costs! All you have to do is watch, stamp and assemble!
Classes usually take approximately 2 hours so are perfect for a relaxing, fun evening get together with your friends.
OR - just order the kit to create the projects in your own time. Full instructions provided.
Email or Call me on
(02) 45 777 504
or 0408 657 258
to book a date for your Christmas Project class or to order your kit.
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 How to make a Spinner Card!
Spinner cards are an interactive type of card, where an element spins (in this case a snowflake) from one side to the other when the card is tilted from side to side.
To make one you need:
Cardstock, word window punch, 1 1/4 inch circle punch, stampin dimensionals, 2 five cent coins, stamps and ink to decorate card.
Click here for a detailed tutorial on how to make one (note: you need to use 5 cent coins instead of pennies)
If you would like me to show you how to make these and other interactive cards, why not book a card making night or a Stampin' Up! Demonstration at your house. Give me a call to book a date!
Contact me via email or by calling (02) 45 777 504.
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 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalogue
Get one FREE if you:
1. Host a demonstration at your home - also get hostess benefits, earn free merchandise and a special gift from me on the night! OR
2. Spend $100 on regular catalogue merchandise.
OR buy one from me for only $10 if not being posted or $17 including postage, at anytime.
Contact me if you would like a copy sent to you, they are a great resource of ideas!
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