Inkin with Val

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!!!

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

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...

Add sparkle to your projects with our Square Fire Rhinestone brads. From July 13–19, they're just $10.99—over 30% off the regular price of $15.95! Order online or directly from me. Hurry, this special is over at the end of the week!

Put some heart into your Valentines this year with the Love You Much Bundle. Containing all new products—a coordinating stamp set, Designer Series paper, and punch—the Love You Much Bundle has what you need to create the perfect Valentines, all at 20 percent off! Love You Much stamp set reg $30.95 Candy Lane Designer Series paper (Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla) reg $11.95 ea Heart to Heart punch reg $19.95 Bundle Retail Value $62.85 (this is what you normally would pay) Love You Much Bundle (20% off; item 115405) $50.28 (with the 20% off!!!! WOW!!!) you can even order online! Go to my website , click on the shop now button and enter 115405 You can also view the flyer here.

Next Club night is this coming Thursday evening, 7:30... Members will be reminded :) Here is a taste of what we created in September, using the Upsy Daisy stamp set. I am totally in love with the reverse effect of this set. It creates the perfect palette for using dazzling diamonds and the effect is more beautiful than shown here. Our cards also use the new "Styled Vanilla" hodge podge frame and brads. I hope you enjoy it. If you would like more information on joining a club, don't hesitate to ask... I am just and email away. We meet once a month, make a project and one of our members is the "Hostess" for the month. FREE Stamping Stuff!!!! The second card shown is also using the same set, just something I was playing with after the class in September... Comments are always welcome!

At long last. I have finally figured out a date for this class. It will be July 8th at 7:30pm at my place. It is very important that you RSVP for the correct class. If you would like to include the stamp set, it must be ordered prior to June 30th. This class features Tart and Tangy Stamps as well as the Summer Picnic designer series paper from the Mini catalog which ends on June 30th. Class includes: Optional stamp set (if you chose this option) 2 each of 4 cards custom envelopes Fun Just working setting the following options up so they are not working currently. Class Only Class with Stamp Set

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? On June 25, 2008, Stampin' Up! is taking the day to unplug and unwind, and reconnect on a personal level with friends and loved ones through handmade cards. I invite you to eScape with me throughout the month of June! Purchase eScape Bundle Take advantage of the 25 percent discount by purchasing the eScape bundle and have convenient home delivery. (click on products to view in our online catalogue) Circle of Friendship stamp set p. 143$22.95 Love Notes assortment p. 167 $11.50 Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad p. 165 $6.75 Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon p. 191 $10.50 Total (non-bundled) $51.70 eBundle Price..... $36.00 Reconnect with your "wireless network" by attending an eScape event or hosting one of your own with your friends. Download the brochure here!

It was high time I got these done for my Daughter-in-Law (boy it feels strange to say that instead of son's Girlfriend, but really really cool ) She was able to hand them all out and cross one more thing off her list. I stamped these using bashful blue cardstock ballet blue cardstock bashful blue classic ink bashful blue stampin' write marker Year after Year Stamp set accessories: brads, punches, hemp and gingham ribbon As you can see, the dark faux buttons were created using first the1/16"punch and cutting 2 holes, and then the 1/2" circle punch around them. This created a "button" look to accent the cards. Give it a try, maybe even emboss them first...

I really love this set! Does it show? hahaha I hope you are enjoying these too. This is another of the cards we made with the class that included the Big on Christmas Set...

Here is another from our previous class, it is difficult to see but the Purely Pomegranite and Wild Wasabi are from the "In Colors" from the current catalog. Just a note, the current In colors will be staying until the July Catalog. Is anyone excited for the new catalog in January? I have mixed feelings, I find there are items in the current catalog that I would like yet, but still there will be so many cool new items in the new catalog. The preview mini is in my possesion so you would like a sneak peek you can look here or to see it for real, just drop by...We are not able to order from it yet, it is just a taste of what is to come! It is also a great time to have a peek at the Stampin' Up! website as the main page has a new look. There are some cute ideas for decorations and several samples to look at as well. I find it very refreshing and hope that our new and improved personal websites will be up and running soon too!

Holiday Glitz Promotion October 1-while supplies last Make your holiday cards glitzy this year with a little help from the Holiday Glitz card kit. With our precut card stock and Designer Series paper, festive zigzag ribbon, and Rhinestone brads, spreading handmade holiday cheer has never been this easy! Each Holiday Glitz card kit makes 15 handmade cards and includes: Precut card stock and Designer Series paper (15) Whisper White Envelopes (15) Rhinestone brads (15) Real Red zigzag ribbon (15) Full-color instruction sheet (1) There are two ways to take advantage of this fantastic kit while supplies last: Purchase one of holiday stamp sets and get the Holiday Glitz card kit for the special price of $34.95, or Purchase the Holiday Glitz card kit for $39.95 with no additional purchase required.

Good Morning everyone, Just thought you all might like to see what we did on Club night this past week. Everyone had their own ideas for what they wanted to use the card for, so every card turned out different. This is absolutely fantastic as it shows the "Artistic License" that each individual has when stamping. This is exactly what I want to see when you stamp with me. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind direct copying if you don't have any ideas right at the moment, the idea of my classes is to "SPARK" your creativity so even if you copy and take it home and then use the idea for another project, I have reached my objective :) Here then are my samples that everyone used for their own creativity. (I even copied one of the gal's for the Christmas Tree one... ;) Thanks Debbie!) This is one of the new sets this year and I think I am in love with it. I ordered it for the Stampin' Up! pre-view prior to the new catalog coming out, but have only used it ...

NOW: September 1-September 30, 2007 Spend $40 in regular priced merchandise and qualify to purchase one of each of the eight promotional stamp sets at 30 percent off! 105355 page: 26 Bitty Boos Too $17.47 109284 page: 29 Haunting Halloween $18.17 110211 page: 29 Halloween Hantee $18.17 107383 page: 30 Thoroughly Thankful $22.37 109373 page: 108 Autumn Fest $23.07 109421 page: 91 Elementary Essentials $27.27 110366 page: 17 Stem Silhouettes* $30.77 * Holiday Mini Collection Catalog To see the full colour flyer, Click Here

Canada only: Purchase the Starter Kit between August 10 and September 30, and you'll get to pick the family of your choice--colour family, that is--of Classic Stampin' Pads FREE. That's a $79.95 value! And our exclusive coordinating colour families (including the In Color collection) is designed so that every colour fits in. If you are ready to spread your wings and want to know more about becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, email me or give me a call. 250-545-1072. I would love to chat with you on how you too can start a new career, pay for your hobby, make a bit of cash for Christmas or even discuss the tax benefits of having your own home business. Call me today!

Here are a few more samples I was able to take photos of at Regionals in Vancouver. Some of these cards are from swaps that were done by fellow demonstrators and some are from the dispay boards that were located in various areas of the Venue. I hope you enjoy them!

The Stamp set used in the following samples is the Set we were given at the Regional Seminar. "Double-Line Doodles. The samples are from the various display boards that were both outside the ballroom and along the back wall of the ballroom. This is a New Set that will be in the New catalog that will be released July 1, 2007 . Watch for my upcoming annoucement as to when I will be holding my anual "New Catalog Patio Tea"...Yes, you will be able to get your new catalog...sign up for Clubs and Classes at that time!

I went to the Stampin' Up! regionals in Vancouver at the end of April. My next few posts are going to be of my favourite samples I saw, either from swaps or from the sample boards. I may even share a few from my downline Kerry, I was in her stamp room and just kept taking photos ;) since the last couple featured Doodle This or That, I thought I would add a few more to the repitoire.

I made a card for my daughter's birthday. She turned 20 while we were in Hawaii and I needed to get a package put together for her before we left. It was a big deal, the first time we were not going to be around for her birthday. So, I got busy and started creating. This is what I came up with. I showed my husband and he gently reminded me that Son #1's girlfriend was also having a birthday and maybe I should make another. hmmm what to do... Ok, this card is for the girlfriend. I will make another. My daughter always loved purple when she was growing up, I think I will start with that. Did I mention it was about 11pm the night before we left for Hawaii? yah...nothing like the last minute to stamp some cards... BUT! this is what I came up. I just love it. Let me know what YOU think ;)