Inkin with Val

Hello!! It has been a few years... I was busy going to school. Yes, I graduated from Grant MacEwan University in 2018 and have been working my little touchy off! Recently I have gotten back into my stamping stash. So exciting. I will post some photos shortly but also want to mention that in 2012 2013, I retired as a Stampin' UP! demonstrator. I will be posting a number of my stamp sets for sale and will update you when that happens. I have also delved into more crafting and actually pulled out my sewing machine/serger again. I bought myself a Cricut and have been busy trying to learn how to use it. SCARY!!! I hope to keep you up to date again.. feel free to ask if you have any questions. HAPPY CRAFTING! Val email me: val.lodder@live.ca

BIGGEST ONLINE SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA EVER. ..and not just for one day. It's Starts MONDAY - November 19th and runs through Wednesday, November 28th Click this:  Online Extravaganza   to view the ENTIRE LIST OF SALE ITEMS   Then Go Shopping HERE Don't forget the Clearance Rack, lots of DEEP Discounts!!! Let me know if you have any questions!!! Happy Stamping! Val

Now it's a waiting game... you can start ordering from the new Catalog at 11 AM Pacific time (noon Mountain) Another tidbit of news, you can still join my Stampin' Team for only $125! Not only that, you can choose what you want in your kit!! How cool is that? Click "Join the Fun" to join right now!! It's super Easy JUNE BONUS!! During June, new demonstrators not only get to choose the products for their fully customizable Starter Kit, you'll also get products from the brand-new Patio Party Suite for FREE, including the Make a Cake Set, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, and the Patio Party Digital Collection DVD! That's up to $60 in additional FREE products! Page Item Description Retail Value 44 126740 Make a Cake Set (wood-mount)* $17.95 44 126742 Make a Cake Set (clear-mount)* $14.95 165 126916 Patio Party Designer Series Paper $13.50 199 127215 Patio Party Digital Collection DVD $28.95 *Choose wood- or...

You have exactly 2 hours to place an order from the current catalog before it EXPIRES!!! New catalog orders can be placed June 1 @ noon Mountain time (11AM Pacific). Watch for the link if you don't have a new catalog yet. (more are coming, just let me know if you want one) http://inkinwithval.stampinup.net Going Going GONE!!!

Love Stampin' Up! ribbon but don't need an entire roll? Join my ribbon share! Ten people are needed for each share. With the launch of the new Stampin' Up! 2011-12 Idea book and catalogue last month I have received a few requests for some product shares... well here is my first... of many I hope: Stampin' Up!s In Colours, with this new catalogue there are 2 different styles of ribbon for the In Colours, 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon new to this year and avaliable until 2013 and 1/2" Stiched-Poly Ribbon Love Stampin' Up! ribbon but don't need an entire roll? Join my ribbon share! Ten people are needed for each share. With the launch of the new Stampin' Up! 2011-12 Idea book and catalogue last month I have received a few requests for some product shares... well here is my first... of many I hope: Stampin' Up!s In Colours, with this new catalogue there are 2 different styles of ribbon for the In Colours, 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon new to this year and...

2011 convention is now over, the news I am hearing is fabulous for the upcoming Holiday mini catalog! While I can't post actual pictures of the new products until September, I can tell you that Stampin' Up! has unveiled a new tool for your arsenal - the Simply Scored. This is a scoring tool and has more features than anyone can hope for! If you are familiar with a "scor pal" and have been wanting one, Just you wait!!! I can hook you up with our very own. I can't tell you how excited I am!!! Happy Stampin' Val Disclaimer:  Convention Lamp! isn't it so cute?  The photos attached here are not mine, but have been posted by several demonstrators who attended the convention. 

Hi everyone! I have posted a few stamp sets for sale on my Facebook Page. You can find the the page HERE Just a sampler of what you will find there and remember, I will be posting more!

I had announced via my blog and Facebook page that I would no longer be a demo, I am happy to let you know that due to some last minute orders, I will remain active. THANK YOU!!! Happy Stampin' Val

Hi Everyone! I just want to share with you that by the end of this month (June) my demonstratorship will expire. I just don't have enough buying customers any longer to be able to keep it. I will be able to provide you with the new catalog but it is pre-order only ($11ea) Deadline to order is Monday June 20th. My website will be active til the end of the month as well if anyone would like to order anything yet from the outgoing catalog or mini catalog. Val

Stampin' Up! Just announced that they will be starting their May promotion as of today!!! Aren't we lucky! Have a peek here for the sale items and then let me know before the 30th (early enough, as the order site will be very very busy) and I can add your items to my order that is going in. May is National Scrapbooking Month, and May 7th is National Scrapbooking day... Do you have plans yet for either the month or specifically for the 7th? Have you started Digital Scrapbooking? did you know that Stampin' Up! offers their download products for "other" programs? If you are digital scrapbooking and love the Stampin' Up! products, you can purchase individual items and use them with your current program. A sale on Printing your photo books is also starting today! check the prices here. Please let me know if you have any questions, I will help in any way I can! (and look for the answers if I don't know it ;) ) Happy Scrappin' (and stampin') Val

Good news! Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Scrub Refill Pads are back on the shelves. Order going in April 30th... Call, email or message me if you would like to add to my order! Happy Stampin' Val

Hi Everyone! I'm so excited! These new releases for My Digital Studio are so cool! Which one do you like best? Of the first ones, the Main Blueberry Designer Series paper is my fave and on my list to get, the pennants would be great for making a Banner of sorts, and the Hawaii Papaya Papers look pretty cool for vacation or "girlie" type cards or scrap pages. Hawaii Papaya Designer Series Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango Main Blueberry Designer Series Paper: Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive Perfect Pennants Designer Template: Basic Gray, Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Peach Parfait, Whisper White (6 pennants) Hues of Blue & You Card Template: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red A Year in Review Photobook Template 28-page template, 12 DSP Patterns, 24 embellishments, 1 punch, 32-piece stamp brush set (Bashful Blue, Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Elegant Eggplant, Marina Mist, More Mustard, Old Oliv...

Are you making plans to Scrapbook? What is your biggest dilemna? Are you having trouble organizing and sharing your Digital Photos? Are you wanting to show off your photos? I have the perfect solution for you. My Digital Studio is a full program that includes everything you need to scrapbook those Digital Photos into a custom book that you can have printed anywhere you like. (HINT: There is a sale coming in May on Stampin' Up!s printing services in honour of National Scrapbooking See the full catalogue of what is included in the Full program here. I am adding a page that I created for the Contest that Stampin' Up! held last year, I completed it but never did enter it. My goal this year is to complete the album of our Cruise/New Orleans trip last year, and to create an album of our recent trip to Belize. I have alot of ideas for both, but just haven't put them to paper yet. Watch for updates as I complete pages. If you don't see anything for a long time, be sure to ask...

HUGE Clearance Rack sale!! Check out the grab bags! Three different sizes, the $12 bag has over $48 worth of embellishments, paper, etc!! Only available while supplies last!! You can order right on my website. Happy Stampin' Val

What do you call it when you get over $375 in Stampin' Up! crafting & business supplies for only $107.50? You call it Simply Amazing! From November 15-30, you can purchase ... either the Standard or Digital + Starter Kit at 50% off the regular price... plus free shipping! PLUS - enjoy there great benefits as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator: •Earn additional income while sharing creativity •Make new and lasting friendships •Enjoy access to unlimited creative ideas •Receive a free subscription to an exclusive monthly magazine •Receive two free months subscription to your own business website •Opportunity to earn free products and incentive trips! __________________________________________________________________________________ Val's, Did you know... ...that now, is a great time to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, as you'll be able to reap the benefits of the upcoming holiday season sales. Plus, you'll have your business up and running for Sale-a-Bration...Stam...

Just over a week ago, I went down to Portland for a Stampin' up! Regional seminar. I really enjoyed myself even though I went absolutely alone. Usually I go with other demonstrators that I know, but this time, I knew not a soul. I found a table with 5 or 6 other demonstrators, 2 of whom were also alone... It was great to meet them. Part of the fun of seminars is when we trade cards or items. I have a few items to show you, but first I will show the card front I made. I used the French Foliage set from the Holiday Mini, and watercolor crayons. I did all this the night before and actually put them together while we were driving down to Portland (actually Salem, where we stayed with family) I will show a few more samples made with this set, they are absolutely gorgeous, and show such a variety of uses. Call me if you are interested in getting this set, I know someone who can hook you up! LOL Happy Stamping!

Now through December 16, purchase select products–perfect for Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging, and Cherished gifts–at a 20 percent discount! Click here for the bundle information flyer. Click here to purchase your favorite Stampin’ Up products or call me to place your order. Happy Stamping! Val

As we have just finished Thanksgiving celebrations here in Canada, I want to still wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. I hope your celebrations were as great as ours! Here's a beautiful Stampin' Up! card to help inspire you! I wish I stamped as well as the designers they have working for them! The gorgeous flower and leaf designs from the Day Of Gratitude set are stamped in rich autumn colours, making this card a picture perfect Thanksgiving greeting. Tone-on-tone leaves stamped in the background on a print from our Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Series paper give it wonderfully-worn look that complements the rustic floral focal piece splendidly. These items are available in the Holiday Mini Catalogue Colour combo used: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Naturals Ivory and More Mustard.

If you're looking for some retired card stock colours or merchandise from past catalogues you can always get them with a discount at the Clearance Rack . To purchase products from the rack, you must place an online order, as I can't order the products for you. For that you have to go to my website , click on " Shop Now " (red button at the top, just under my name) log in, and start shopping! Happy Stampin'!!! Val

Wow September 1st!!!! With that, the holiday mini catalog starts. I have just posted a link in the sidebar to the right, feel free to check it out. There are so many fantastic things in it!! There's fabric, designer papers, ribbons, glittery brads, stamps, punches and more!! Bonus Today is the start of the Starter kit promotion. When you sign up to be a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator during the month of September you will get this amazing tote. It was so popular at the last Stampin Up! convention, they have decided to share with New Demonstrators. If you are interested in joining my Inkinwithval team, you can always email me or call me if you want to chat about signing up!! Lots of great reasons to sign up - the discount, crafting and making money, making new friends, learning new stuff, and more!