Inkin with Val

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!

My clubs will be once again starting shortly. Sign up soon to reserve your spot. The catalogues are in so if you come by, sign up then you can HAVE the new catalogue in your hot little hands immediately. I will not have time in the next few weeks for a catalog reveal, so please email me to sign up. Here are some questions I've had about clubs over the years I've been offering them. What is a Club? Each month the same club members get together in my studio to learn new techniques, make projects and have fun. The club runs for seven consecutive months and each member commits to spending a minimum of $30 per month (before shipping/taxes) from choices in the catalogue(s). You make the projects for FREE each month. What are the benefits? You get a turn at being the hostess once in the seven month cycle and earn free hostess only benefits and stamp sets! What if I can't make it to club? No problem - Your project will be completed for you if you are unable to come - you just send...

Many of you have been asking me why Stampin' Up! would be getting rid of things like all the "eyelets"... I did a little reading on the demonstrator website and here is the explanation they are giving us. "Items on this discontinued accessories list will be available while supplies last or through August 10, whichever comes first. Products are marked as available or unavailable. If an item is unavailable, our supply is exhausted and the item can no longer be ordered. This list will be updated every afternoon through August 10. Keep in mind that the status of any product may change quickly based on demand. With most catalogs, some accessories are completely discontinued while others are redesigned or reconfigured for the new catalog. Sometimes popular items are "discontinued" in their current packaging or style to come back with improved packaging or added product features. This year, no accessories are being reconfigured." I hope this explanation hel...

Good Morning! It is such beautiful day here in Vernon, BC. I am so enjoying the sunshine. Saturdays are my cleaning day and I just dread being inside. I plan to hurry everything up a bit so that I can actually spend some time outside. This past week I had a small stamping "Customer Appreciation" evening. I say small because 5 stampers came to join me but boy did we have fun making these cute photo holders. This was my "surprise" craft for the evening. The other item that everyone made were "paper clip bookmarks" as shown in my newsletter and which I will share another day. Tart & Tangy (mini catalog has been extended to the end of June) Warm Words Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper (mini catalog) Real Red Cardstock Accessories: punch, brad, Certainly Celery Grosgrain and Bashful Blue Taffeta ribbon Jumbo Paper clips (Staples) We also placed an order and drew names for who got to have the free hostess set and who got to have the extra $$ to spend on ...

Need to “Schedule” Some Time to Stamp?Hey, we’re ALL busy women, so why is it that the things we enjoy the most always seem to get left out of our busy schedules?It’s important to make time for YOU in between everything you do for your job & your family.Why not schedule one night a month for a fun night out with the girls to learn new Stampin' projects & techniques? Oh, did I mention you can save a bundle, too?It’s Easy to Do:Join my Stampers’ Club!!This group will meet monthly at my place (attendance is optional, of course) where you will get to make FREE projects that night. If your schedule won't allow you to make it to the classes, it's still worth joining the Club for all the other benefits you'll receive … without having to clean house or invite guests to host a workshop! *Your monthly order commitment is only $37.50 of product per month for a 6 month period.Club members receive the new "Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalogue" on their first night...

Yup you guessed it! Another Scallopped edge! This one shows the use of the Pretty in Pink sample I created using the corner rounder punch. I love how Close to Cocoa and Pretty in Pink look together. I also used one of the new sets from the Current Spring and Summer 2008 catalog, A Beautiful Thing . This project will be tonight's Stamper's Club Project. If you are interested in joining a Stamper's Club, let me know as I have a few other gals ready to join. Have you received your new catalog yet? If you are in my local vicinity, feel free to ask for one, I have a few ready for your viewing pleasures! Addition: My customers have asked me to post the colours I use in my cards so I will start doing this now. This card uses "Close to Cocoa" for the base, "Pretty in Pink" for the next layer and the flowers, "Chocolate Chip" for the scallops and Ruby Red brads for the flower centers as well as "Chocolate Chip" 5/8" ribbon for accessory...

Here we are on the last day of the year 2007. I am sad yet excited... time goes by so quickly and every year seems to go even faster. As I reflect on the past year, I have to think of all my friends both on the internet and those I know in person. You are all special to me. Now as I look into the immediate future, I am thankful for all of you and looking forward to another (even though I know it will fly by once again) exciting year. The first week of January, even though it is still holidays, will bring the current stampers groups together. January 2, the new Stampin' Up! catalog will also come into effect. We all have been anxiously awaiting the news of lower prices due to the Canadian $ parity. We have been rewarded for our patience! The new catalog has lower prices. Yippeee! BUT WAIT!!! Stampin' Up! has lowered them even more due to the fact that when the catalog was produced, it was based on what the $ was valued at then. We have just received the news that the new prices ...

Need to “Schedule” Some Time to Stamp? Hey, we’re ALL busy women, so why is it that the things we enjoy the most always seem to get left out of our busy schedules? It’s important to make time for YOU in between everything you do for your job & your family. Why not schedule one night a month for a fun night out with the girls to learn new Stampin' projects & techniques? Oh, did I mention you can save a bundle, too? It’s Easy to Do: Join my Stampers’ Club!! This group will meet monthly at my place (attendance is optional, of course) where you will get to make FREE projects that night. If your schedule won't allow you to make it to the classes, it's still worth joining the Club for all the other benefits you'll receive … without having to clean house or invite guests to host a workshop! Your monthly order commitment is only $37.50 of product per month for a 6 month period. Club members receive the new ““Spring-Summer Collection 2008” Idea Book & Catalogue on ...

Just in time for holiday gift giving, we're featuring five of our favourite crafting essentials. These items make ideal gifts, and best of all, they're perfectly priced for this season of giving! Paper Cutter, $34.95 Whether you have a passion for scrapbooking, card making, or paper crafts in general, this portable and lightweight cutter is a must. It cuts paper up to 12" wide and has easy-to-read grid lines. Use item number 104152 to order this. Big Flowers, $31.95 With eight fun images, this stamp set is great for year-round card making and scrapbooking. It also coordinates perfectly with our Circle punches and Little Flowers stamp set. This is item number 109405 when ordering. Home Again Simply Scrappin', $27.95 Simply Scrappin' kits make scrapbooking and card making easy and fast. Kits include Designer Series paper, coordinating card stock and self-adhesive die cuts, ensuring your project will coordinate perfectly while saving you time. Order this using item nu...

At long last... I will post the sample of what the gals did on club night... the card ones are easier to post since my samples of the scrapbooking nights don't have any photos on them yet. I better get them printed eh? anyways, this card is called a "Shadow box card" it is very simple to make yet very effective! It fits in a regular 4.25 x 5.5 envelope as well. Here also is Susan's page this month. She has not journaled on it as it is self explanitory.

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 ...