Thursday, February 26, 2009

envelope Die purse

A new version of the purse made with the Envelope die for the big Shot. The handle is punched with the small oval punch. I cute the bottoms of the envelopes off to make them approx 4 ''.. actually a little less, but you know I don't do all those 16th and 8th's very good...lol
This is a great way to give a friend Chocolate! and all your friends need chocolate and what fun it is to get a gift! Hope you make lots of them. If you don't have the Big Shot or the Stampin Up! Exclusive Envelope die... Shop now on my web site and get you ONE! You will LOVE LOVE LOVE it! BTW...my website has changed, please make and note and visit it often for stamping events and how to videos. www.janburnett.stampinup.net

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Top note Sympathy

The last few day's I've been making cards for all occasions and I've been stuck on this color combo. Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, and Chocolate Chip. This designer paper is from the "Frosty Days' Which was in the Holiday mini and is now retired...booohooo, but I love these colors together. If you came to my camp I showed you how to make these flowers and leaves from punches.. I can't quit making them! I folded my cardstock and put it in the landscape way on my topnote die to get this card. We did one at Camp that I had put it in the portrait direction and I love them both.. This top note die is just the best!
I'm made some other cute things I'll be sharing after our Demonstrator meeting Monday ( don't want to give it away)
Happy Stampin'
Jan

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

"Just Cards Club"

Monday was our first gathering for the "Just Cards Club". We meet once a month here at my home to stamp. These are the three cards everyone made. They made three of each so they left with 9 cards with matching envelopes. It's a great way to have plenty of cards on hand when you need to send one. Thanks for all who attended. See you all again next month. Check scheduling on my website. www.stampingwithjan.stampinup.net.
If you'd like to start a "Just cards club with your friends, contact me for more details.
Jan

Sunday, February 15, 2009

February Stamp Camp

Boy I know I need to be with my Stampin' Buds yesterday at Stamp Camp.. This Ice Storm we had wears on you and what fun it is to get together with others that enjoy the same things you do! These are some of the projects we did. The candy holders uses the FREE stampset Polka Dot Punches that you can pick as one of the Free sets with your $50 purchase. We also used the new set Fifth avenue Flora., Used the new CIrcle and Scallop die from the big shot to make the Dear Kind and wonderful friend card. the 3x3 card is showing a way to use the punches.. Making the Scallop circle punch in to a flower and we used the 1 3/8 circle to cut the leaves. And altered version of the top note die from the Big Shot to make a Top Note Card. Next stamp camp will be March 14th.. If you'd like to attend email me so you can get on the list.
Thanks for looking and hope to see you soon at one of my stamping events. Remember to look at my calendar on my website for those dates. www.stampingwithjan.stampinup.net



Monday, February 9, 2009

15% off

Warning: Long winded post ahead!
But well worth the read!

I get asked this question all the time “What comes in the Stampin’ Up Starter kit?” The next question is “Ok, so what’s the catch?” or “what do I have to do to stay active?”

With Stampin’ Up having their Starter Kits on sale 15% off starting Feb 1st AND an additional stamp set free (47.95 value!), now is a good time to answer those questions for anyone who is wondering what the real scoop is. No sugarcoating- just the facts, ma’am!

What comes in the Kit? The Starter kit contains $335 worth of products for 199.00 - and now you can take 15% off to make it $169.

- You choose 5 stamp sets, this price or lower: 21.95, 30.95, 27.95, 35.95, and a bonus 47.95 (until March 31).

- One regular wheel 6.50

- A handle for your wheel

- Choose your ink cartridge color for wheel

- Full box of pastels (49 colors)

- 2 packs of assorted cardstock (choose your color group) 72 sheets total

- Pack of white or vanilla cardstock - 40 sheets

- Snail adhesive (refillable)

- Choose a 20.95 Décor Element (vinyl)

- Stampin’ Scrub and mist cleaner (a must for any stamper!)

- Versamark pad (clear ink used for watermarks or embossing)

- 3 Blender Pens

- 5 classic ink pads, your choice of color

- Tons of business supplies like a box of 8 catalogs, mini catalogs, our Demonstrator magazine and order forms.

What is the catch? Other than a totally addictive hobby, it’s pretty easy. I’ve had more trouble and headaches trying to switch cell phone plans. That took 3 hours. Signing up to be a demonstrator? 20 minutes. Online. And you get your password to go onto the Demonstrator Only Website right away while you wait for your kit to arrive in a week to 10 days. What if I decide to not place any orders and just enjoy my kit? Stampin ‘Up will just drop you after your quarter is up. No penalties, nothing to give back, no note sent home to your parents.

How much do I have to order to stay active? $300 retail. This Stampin’ Up quarter runs Jan, Feb, March. So if you sign up Feb 1st, you would get your first quarter free of minimums. Apr-may-June is the next quarter so you would have to your $300 in orders by the end of June. It can be ALL at once, or in smaller orders. With just your own orders or friends adding to it. You can be your own hostess, so with your 20% off as a demonstrator, the 300 goes down to 240.00 but then add back in 10% shipping and then tax. If you are 6.25% tax like me, then it comes out to around 285.00. BUT as your own hostess, you can get a free hostess set and 25.00 free merch. So it pays off if you are looking for a discount and you are going to spending that much on stamp stuff anyway.

Bonus: This is why some people sign up if they have a huge wish list or want something big like the BIG SHOT: You get 30% (instead of 20%) off your first order over 150.00 if you place it within 45 days of signing up. Be your own hostess + get a big discount = no brainer.

How do I know who to sign up with? Me I hope.. I'm fortunate enough to be associated with a bunch of FUN girls that LOVE stamping! You will fit right in.
You will need a passcode to sign up on line through the SU website.

www.stampingwithjan.stampinup.net
my pass word is beweee5

Do I have to have classes or workshops?

Some demonstrators do it as a career and support themselves full time with it. It’s a lot of work but it can be done. More than half of the demonstrators in my group do it just for the discount or hobby. There is no requirement to host or teach any classes. Now if you want help with putting in the orders, we call those Bread and Butter customers. Those are the friends or family that you can stamp with each month or every other month so they can order a few things from you. Every little bit helps! And if you are like me, one day you may need extra money and that’s how I started doing it more as a business. When times get tough, sell stamps!

What is in the Demonstrator Only Website?

Gee whiz, there is so much in there that I couldn’t list it all. 5 years of back issues of our Stampin’ Success magazines (which arrive in our mail monthly), projects, templates, articles, some videos, Stamper’s Showcase (3-4 samples uploaded daily from demonstrators who submitted their samples) and Workshop Wizard, which has more projects.

Some people sign up just for the preorders. Maybe this has happened to you: You are on a website and see this awesomely cute card and say “I want that set!” but it’s not available for another month and then you get mad because the demonstrators already have it and are using it? Then you should be a demonstrator and get the upcoming mini catalogs or promotional stuff before anyone else!

Congrats on making it through my longest post ever!

If you have more questions, feel free to call or email me anytime.

Jan Burnett

Metropolis, IL (home of SUPERMAN)....and SUPERJAN..

Friday, February 6, 2009

More Home Decor

This is on my mom's wall. We put the tree up along with the "Home" that is a level 2 hostess image. I love how this turn out. Thanks for looking and if you are interested in some of the vinyl art work for your walls let me know.

Sneak Peek


Thought I'd give you girls a sneak peek at one of the camp projects, and "Just Cards Club". We will be making this card at both this month. I'm am in LOVE with this tree. Can't wait to share it with you all. Also wanted to let you know that there are a total of three how to videos on my website. a new one posted today.
www.stampingwithjan.stampinup.net
Happy Stamping!
Jan

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Home Decor

I ordered some of the home decor and put it up yesterday! I love love love this. It's so fun and easy. The welcome is in my entry way this is two separate pieces the other is over my pantry in my Kitchen. Thanks for stopping by! remember to visit my website calendar for stamping events you can attend. www.stampingwithjan.stampinup.net

Monday, February 2, 2009

BOXES and BOXES!

LOOK how many boxes, 12! Orders that had been delayed from the big ICE Storm of 09! Guess what I'll be doing tonight! It will be like Christmas!

Valentines for Cohen

Most of you reading this know about the ICE storm that hit here last Tuesday. Power back on here last night after over 5 days of NO power. I did do some stamping and one of the things I did was make Valentines for Cohen to take to her classmates. I also used my new alphabet dies from my bigshot and decorated her a bag to carry them in. UPS has been delayed due to the storm so all my new goodies that should have been here Wednesday are scheduled for delivery today and tomorrow.. I'll get some new goodies out to share.
Happy Stamping!
Jan