New things going on . . .

 (really simple card using circle punches)

Wow, I guess I pretty much blew through February without posting.  So much for that New Years Resolution of posting once a week.  Anyway, so now I need to catch up.  Here are some cute cards we have made in our stampers club.  Hope you enjoy.  I'm really enjoying using the new punches and clear block stamps that Stampin' Up! is coming out with.  Go to my website and check them out at http://www.janicejones.stampinup.net/. 

St Patrick's Day card -easy made with Pinch Proof stamp set

really easy birthday card using the new Happy Moments Stamp set

Oh so cute bunny card made using oval and circle punches.  Everyone loved it!

Have a great day!!!

Mother/daughter valentine class

Here are some pics of my mother/daughter class.  They had a blast and we made some really cute valentines.  It was really fun to watch the different people work with their daughters.  It was fun! Thanks for your permission to publish your pictures! 

New Classes - Love Sparkles

If you are in the Middle Tennessee area, come check out my new classes.  This one is February 15 at 6:00 pm at my homse studio.  $15 Class fee. If you are not closeby you can order the "Class to Go" for $15 plus postage.  Just email me and I will get it right to you!

This one is going to be fun.  It is a great Mother/Daughter Class.  If you are closeby and want to attend, contact me to reserve your spot.  Class fee is $20 and Moms and Daughters can share the supplies.  If you aren't closeby but want to make the cards, I can send you the "Class by Mail" for the class fee of $20 plus postage.

Preview Dinner cards

Thought you might like to see what cards we made on Dec 29 at my Stampin' Up! preview dinner where some select customers and downline members got to play with the new clear block stamps, new punches and other fun new toys!  We used Vintage Vogue, Good Neighbors (Sale-a-bration set), Two Step Bird punch and Abundant Hope.  Hope you like and can find some inspiration from them!

I love weddings!

I'm currently working with a young couple who are getting married in September.  It is so much fun.  Here is the draft of a "Save the Date" card they are thinking of using.  It was a very cute idea of the bride to just play off the "knot" on the card to say they will tie the knot on such and such date.  We used the swirls SU texture plate from backgrounds I on the vanilla cardstock.  It is simple and pretty.  They are planning to add their engagement photo on the back side of the chocolate chip cardstock. 

Cards for the Ethan Lee Fundraiser

Here are the cards we have decided to do at the Ethan Lee Fundraiser on November 21.  They are very simple but nice and you get to make two each.  Here is the information on the event too.  All attendees and non-attendee donations are appreciated!!!!  Read more about Ethan below.

Come create your holiday cards and assist a family in need. On Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 10 am to 3 pm, Rooms 105A&B, St. Stephens Church, 14544 Lebanon Rd, Old Hickory, TN 37138, a rubber stamping fundraiser will be held to benefit Ethan Lee. Participants will stamp 10 holiday cards which they can take home or donate to Ethan’s family. Participants may also choose to donate funds or preorder their completed cards for pickup on the day of the fundraiser. The cost of the card event is $15 per person. RSVP requested by November 11. On the day of the fundraiser, there will also be a silent auction of various items. We are currently accepting donations for the auction. To reserve your seat, preorder your cards or make a donation, please contact:




Janice Jones (madeforyoucards@comcast.net)

615-773-6194 (h) or 615-202-3203 (c)

or

Sarah Howell (howellsm@comcast.net)

615-754-6305(h) or 615-293-7715(c)



A little more about Ethan:



Ethan was born with a condition known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, (HLHS for short). Basically, he was born without the left side of his heart. He had his first surgery when he was 3 days old. While they were closing him up a few days later he suffered a cardiac arrest and had a stroke. He then started to suffer from seizures. A month later he was able to go home. Six months later Ethan had the second part of the surgery and it went well. He then had a feeding button put in. At age 3 he had the final stage of the surgery and it did not work as expected. He required an additional surgery to place a pacemaker. A year later he went into heart failure and was placed on the transplant list. He received his new heart in August of 2008. He has gone through several episodes of rejection but now is doing better. Because of his heart, his immune system is kept really low, so that makes him more susceptible to everything. Last year Ethan’s Dad lost his job which makes caring for Ethan more of a challenge. The funds raised will be used to assist with Ethan’s medical needs, including items not covered by insurance such as special inserts for his shoes and weekly therapy.

New Classes are Coming!!!!

Finally I'm going to have some classes.  My customers have been asking and asking so here are the upcoming classes!!  Note: these are not my original creations.  I "borrowed" them from other creative Stampin' Up! demonstrators on the web.  I hope they inspire you as well.  Thanks my Stampin' Up! Sisters!!!

Elegant Monogram Class - Gift Class Friday, October 30, 2009, 10 am or 6:30 pm My home studio

Make a set of five 4 ¼”x5 ½” cards, five 3”x3” love notes and a coordinating folder and pen. Cost is $15 (free with $35 product purchase on date of class)

Cocoa Christmas – Christmas Card Stamp Camp (plan for about 3-4 hours) Saturday, November 14, 2009, 1:00 pm, my home studio


Make a card tote and 3 of 4 different designs for a total of 12 cards. Cost is $25 (free with $60 product purchase on date of class)  *(this class has been rescheduled and revised)

Christmas Jingle Card Class – Christmas Card Class

Friday, November 13, 2009 10 am or 6:30 pm, my home studio

Make 2 of 15 designs for a total of 30 Christmas Cards using the Christmas Jingle Christmas Scrappin’ Kit.. Cost is $30 (free with a $100 order on the day of the class.)

Two Tags – Gift Tag Class Friday, December 4, 2009, 10 am or 6:30 pm, my home studio

Make 10 gift tags for your holiday gifts. You will be using the Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine for create your tags and then we will embellish them. Cost is $15 (free with a $35 purchase on day of class)