August 25 is the famous Garage Sale at Clipper Street

I will be at the Garage Sale at Clipper Street in Langley on Saturday, August 25. It is a great place to come and grab some deals... and peruse a fab store. I have bags of primas, american craft ribbon boxes galore, lots of bling including Imaginesce, making memories rhinestone brads and many other kool items for you to purchase at a great deal. Drop by and say hi! Spend $75 and mention this posting to receive a free box of K&Co Twinkle type chipboard letters! See you all there :)

Come and Get Some Bargains....

As alot of you know, I have several thousand dollars worth of brand new stamping and scrapbooking items to sell... The lovely owners of Scrapbookcity
(you should really come down to their store, they are the nicest people and have a wonderful store with reasonable prices and personalized service...)
here in Surrey, are offering a garage sale and I have rented a table. It is on Saturday, July 14 from 10-2 and they are located at 3-15970 96th avenue, Surrey, V4N-2L6

I have alot of retired Stampin' Up sets to still sell. As well, I have products from: Making Memories, Maya Road, MAMBI, Bazzill, American Crafts, K&Co, Doodlebug, BoBunny and many more at well below retail prices. So, come on down and see me. If you mention that you read it on my blog, you will get an extra gift with a $35 purchase.

See you there.....

Ribbon is Here....

I am divying up the ribbon and will have it shipped this week. I must say this is the prettiest highest quality ribbon eva! You will love it:) There are a couple of spots left, so email if you want to join. Thanks Janet stampsnspice@shaw.ca

Stunning Ribbon Share!

For anyone who has seen American crafts ribbon, it is of superior colour and quality.... it is double sided too! I have 81 packs coming, so I thought I would offer people an opportunity to get a few different colours with one price. so here is the deal, if you want to buy some, you can email me at jangeoman@shaw.ca
I cannot promise which colours or packs you will get, but I promise you will get a good variety of patterns and colours. ... I am attaching pics of some of the ones I have, I have alot more.....

The price will be $30 Cdn for 24 rolls that is 1.25 per roll.
If you want 12 rolls, the price is $18 canadian
You are getting a mix of different colours and styles
Please email me your questions... thanks :) Janet

BRAND NAME SCRAPBOOKING AND CARDMAKING ITEMS FOR SALE!

I have a huge load of assorted brand new card making and scrapbooking supplies including: stamps, prima flowers, and many other items from suppliers such as Making Memories, Karen Foster (snap alphabet stamps and various other items ), Bo Bunny, K&CO, Queen & Co, Doodlebug, Maya Road to name a few. Please email me at stampsnspice@shaw.ca for a list. the prices are below retail and I can ship out.

Look What I Made For My Mother :)

I made this Corrina book for Mother's Day with pictures of my kiddies..... one side is all my son and one side is all my daughter (both have a pic of them together...) I put their names, birthdates etc on their sides and an envelope with little pull out tabs that have "5 Reasons Why I Love My Granny" on them..... Needless to say, Mom Loved it! Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out there....

On a side note, I have a huge stock of scrapbooking supplies I got at a bargain. I would like to pass the savings on to you... so email me for a list... I am compiling it now.
jangeoman@shaw.ca

Shane's Wish....

Shane Bernier is a courageous seven year old from Lancaster, Ontario. He is suffering from accute lympoblastmatic leukemia but has not lost his positive attitude. Instead of requesting toys or games for his upcoming birthday on May 30, he would like to break the world record for the most birthday cards ever received. His goal is 350 million cards and with each card, this young boy's courage grows. Please take the time to send a card to Shane and make his dream a reality. You can read all about him at http://www.shaneswish.com

Pass this on to your family, friends, co-workers and any one else you may feel cares enough to make a difference. Thanks and Bless you!

Thanks Tara! I have been tagged! I must list 7 things about myself and then tag 7 of my favourite bloggers who are expected to do the same:

1. I love my amazing children, Jayden and Talia more than life itself.....
2. I am married to the loveliest man in the world, Georg.
3. I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
4. I am a Stampin Up demo and I also represent Epicure Selections, hence, theSeasoned Stamper....
5. I am a very loyal friend. There is nothing I won't do for my girls ;)
6. I love reading and writing poetry as well.
7. I spend WAY TOOO MUCH money on scrapbooking and paper crafting items!

Now, for the good part: Tag you are it! I am tagging the following people:

Steph
Kimmy
Tracy
Samantha
Dawn
Barb
Nancy

UPDATES & UPCOMING SHARES....

Hi Everyone, the ribbon is in transit via UPS and I am hoping to get it all in the mail within 72 hours of receiving it.... Thanks to everyone who participated- you will not be dissappointed.

As well, I am proposing a new share. It is for the Prima Chip board letter sets shown above: you will get a full set of each in the cute alterable container... the cost is $25 for one of each set.... the ones above are: brown sugar, raisin and spearmint.... CUTE! CUTE! CUTE!

Next, there will be a Big Box of Blooms share... again, you will get all 3 varieties in the boxes for $25. (this is Canadian :)

Next, is the Isabelle's secret share. For $32 you will get 3bras and 3 pairs of panties.. see the pictures above. My LSS retails these ones for 7.50 a pack and then of course taxes on top of that..... you are saving quite a bit... plus I have only seen these at one store.... and I shop around.


Essentials 2 are beautiful large flowers.... for $32 you get a full box of each one or for $18 you get a half box of each one..... (this is the inset with the four rectangle boxes... they are gorgeous!)

Lastly, will be the accents share. these are the tins with all the little bits and pieces. there are over 175 items in each tin including brads, rhinestones, buttons, flowers and ricrac. these will be 3 tins for $36 and they will be the top 3 diagonally or the bottom 3. I will allow you to choose on a first come first serve basis... but really you cannot go wrong.

Email me with any questions... stampsnspice@shaw.ca

Sorry all the pics are together... I have not figured out how to move them, so if anyone knows, please advise me... :)
Please contact me with any questions.....

Addicta-Bella! (thanks, Steph)

My dear friend, Stephanie
has turned me into a Bella addict.
So, here is the birthday card I made for my
good friend, Marcia. Happy Birthday,
Marica and thanks, Steph :)

Yes, I Have Issues..

I went to my LSS today and they had 75% off on May Arts, Maya Road and other delicious ribbon. Well, I have issues so I could not resist and bought this pile of luscious lengths. Now, I may have to use some and not just hoard it..... PS they had the bras and panties from Prima and they are sooo cute that I am thinking of doing a bulk buy of them. You do not get a ton, but they are a good size and come in polka dots, lace, french script.... and well, you can never have enough primas or ribbon. if you think you may be interested in joining, email me jangeoman@shaw.ca

UHU... I love you!

So, I finally used my UHU glue runner that Maria at UHU sent me to try. If you are a blogger, you can email her for a sample. You just have to write a review once you use it. I have to say, I was very impressed with this glue runner. I go through oodles of glue runners and this is one of the best ones I have found yet. It did not get caught, break or get twisted like some of the much more costly competitors. It rolled on smoothly and evenly and held in place very well. This glue runner gets 2 thumbs up from me. Thanks again, Maria. I will definitely be buying this product again!

An Awsome Contest....

If you want a real challenge and to possibly win some awsome prizes, go to Sarah's blog, here.... I cannot figure 3 of them out AAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! I hate the unknown!

A Ribbon Share!!!!! REVISED! (some details added...)

**PLEASE NOTE: THE RIBBON IN THE PICTURES IS SHOWING IN 7/8 INCHES FOR POLKA DOT AND SOLID. I AM ORDERING THE 3/8 " POLKA DOT. IT WILL HAVE SMALLER DOTS.

I have managed to get a fab deal on some organza ribbon and am offering 3 shares.... I will be cutting this off on Wednesday, April 4th and placing the order. I am hoping you will have it in your hands by April 20. Both groups are filling up fast. I will allow a few more people for each.... I have a few extra grab bags of primas and will combine shipping... email me. ALSO: stay tuned, I will be doing a gingham ribbon swap very soon :)

OPTION 1
One is for 3/8 inch organza ribbon. there are 16 colours, you will receive 10 yards each for a total of 160 yards. Price will be $28 plus shipping . This is less than 18 cents a yard. The colours are:
Chocolate, Aqua (like a Cool Carribean), Copper, Shocking Pink, Silver, Old Gold, Ivory, Red, Apple Green, Navy, Torrid Orange, Old Willow (similiar to Always Artichoke), White, Colonial Rose (will match Rose Red and Bravo Burgundy), Purple Haze, Light Gold (more of a Summer Sun).

OPTION 2
This option is being removed as there was not enough interest!

OPTION 3
The Third swap is for dotted sheer organza ribbon in 3/8 inch. You will get 5 yards of each of 15 colours for a total of 75 yards. Price will be $23 plus shipping. Colours are Orange/white, purple haze/white, apple green/white, black/white, ivory/white, lavendar/white, baby blue/white, pink/white, white/black, royal blue/white, red/white, white/white, shocking pink/black, baby maize/white, old willow/white.

Email me if you wish to join more than one and want to combine shipping

Full of Primas!

Hi, Ladies, looks like I was able to resolve things and will be getting all of our flowers early next week. The first shipment will hopefully arrive tomorrow (*fingers double crossed*)when they come, I will be able to send all of the group 1 swaps out ! j
it looks like we are getting the press n' petals and daisies early next week.

I have an extra 12 bags of assorted primas- hydrangaes, got flowers (studio 24), quick pick essentials 2 (see pics) etc. and would like to sell them for $34 (plus shipping). you will get the equivalent to 4 containers of assorted primas in a bag. Let me know if you are interested or know someone who is. thanks again for joining my swap. I will be listing a dotted organdy and gingham ribbon swap shortly- trying to get pics from the supplier. You can email me at jangeoman@shaw.ca with any questions......
Half of the flowers came yesterday and are bagged and ready to go ... Just waiting for the rest and the extras....
PS If you missed out and may like to participate next time, email me at jangeoman@shaw.ca
1. Krista Larsson PAID! Mailed
2. Karen Cappern PAID! Mailed
3. Alison SnowPAID! Mailed
4. Carrie Gaskin PAID! Received!
5. Melanie Wainman PAID! Mailed
6. Maureen Pollock Picking up this week
7.Karen Simmers PAID! Mailed
8. Diana Crick PAID! Picking up
9. Deanna Dancey PAID! Mailed
10. Rachael Gubbels PAID! Mailed
11. Stacey Barrows PAID! Mailed
12. Stephanie Van Herksen PAID! received

Versamark: the Versatile Ink

Versamark is an essential tool for every cardmaker and scrapbooker. It is on my top 10 list of must haves.... here are just some of the uses:

*Just stamp and emboss with coloured embossing powder or clear powder for a see through shine
*It is great for watermarked backgrounds, it will show as a deeper shade of the colour you stamp on, making a subtle background on any colour. For every colour of paper you own, you know have a complimentary ink :)
*Poppin' Pastels: stamp images on paper with your versamark and now dauber pastels over the image and it will cling to the versamark. It provides a soft shadowy image.
*Pulling Pastels: on darker card stock, rub pastels across page, now stamp versamark over the images and it will pull the pastels off where you versamarked!
*Use to make a shadow for your words. Stamp your original image in ink (the kaleidocolour pads look super!) now restamp the word using versamark and because you will be slightly off, you now have a watermarked shadow. Take it one step further and emboss it with clear or hologram embossing powder.
*Brayered resist: stamp the image on cardstock using your versamark. Leave to dry for a few minutes... now brayer your ink over the image. (again, kaleidocolour works very well!) The ink will resist the versamarked image..... This works well on matte cardstock and even better on glossy
*Versamark and 2 step stamping- stamp the first image in veramark and the second image in encore metallic ink. this looks great on burgundy and navy cardstock!
*use to create subtle lines for your journaling

Yoohoo.....

So, I received some freebies from Maria
thanks :) If you have a blog, she will send
you free samples of UHU glue. I got an
adhesive roller and some photo glue.
As soon as I have time to stamp a bit, I will
be posting my review! Thanks again~ I
love freebies!

Calling all My Prima Gals!

Bet you are all wondering where those little beauties are? Well, I called today and was told that the brand new primas from cha2007 are coming in on monday. so our order will ship either next week or the following week. So, they will be here soon.... they assured me they will be able to fill it all at once. I am sort of sorry that I offered brand new product (group 2 and the have it all gals) that is what is holding up the order... but you are getting brand new products as well... so, as the old adage says, good things come to those who wait.... soon, we will be in Prima Heaven. Thanks for your patience!

Time to Update... Long Overdue!

hi, I know I am long overdue for an update. Sorry, but my angel, Talia has been so sick we have had to run back and forth from the clinic to the hospital so she could have treatments with an inebulizer (I am POSITIVE I am not spelling this right... Oh well...) Anyways, we are celebrating my parents' 40th Anniversary tomorrow and I made them a frame using chipboard coasters and hinges from Rhona. I used all K&Co products... Ain't it cute?

Cricut and Cuttlebug Deals!

Okay, I am just throwing this out there... I have a supplier that I can buy Cricut cartridges from at a great price. I have to order each cartridge in pairs. I am going to compile a list of interested people. The cost will be $69.95 US each plus shipping to you (taxes are included in this price). Once I have an idea if there is enough interest, I will collect the money and then order. I can also get Cuttlebug folders. the price would be $5.00 us each taxes in. Save the hassle of paying duty. Email me if you are interested: stampsnspice@shaw.ca or if you have questions.....

Primas- Where are They Now? (Inquiring Minds Want to Know!)

I have been so sick- like barfy sick *YUCK* that I had not updated my blog. I am getting emails from my "Swapping Sistas" inquiring as to the whereabouts of these little beauties. So, Ladies, here is the scoop~ The order was actually placed on February 8. This was ahead of some payments- I have now received all of the payments except one that was mailed last week....

The wholesaler takes 2 wks to fill and ship an order in the best of circumstances. The flowers from swap 2 are brand new as of CHA and so, they will not ship them until the beginning of March. I promise to get these out as soon as they come in and I get them bagged. In lieu of the separate bags per colour, there will be one bag per type and some extra flowers from a totally different line for the time and baggies I saved on. (I did email you all for permission and most of you responded. If you prefer to waive the extra flowers and have every thing bagged separately- email me- that is what I promised and will deliver should you wish )

I am HOPING you will have your flowers by the 2nd week in March. I will update you all and thanks for your patience!

**NOTE: if you are interested in joining us for the next round- once I am finished these.... email me and I will contact you with details when the time comes..... stampsnspice@shaw.ca

Quick Valentine's for Kindergarten Class!

I wanted to send Valentine's for my Son's Kindergarten class- and well, with a 5 month old, I don't have a ton of time. I whipped these up this afternoon. Pink ones are for the girls and red ones are for the boys. I found very small boogly eyes and used crystal effects on the hearts. Stamp sets: Wild about you and treat yourself- Images are Stampin' Up!