Stampin' Up! Retiring List, creativeJax News

Published: Mon, 04/20/15

April News

Well the year is definitely zooming by. We are nearly one third of the way through 2015 - yikes!
I had a super fun evening at the Sale-A-Bration Celebration I held on 10 April. You can read a little more about it below and see some pictures too! I will definitely be running a similar promotion during Sale-A-Bration next year!

Big news is of course the Retiring List - check out all the details below.

Over the last few weeks I have been reviewing my business plan and events schedule, along with looking at my calendar for the second half of the year. I will be making a few adjustments to what and how I offer classes and events as I look to continue growing creativeJax and maintain a positive work and life balance.

I am keen to get up to Hawkes Bay to visit my family more frequently and also to offer a class up that way on a regular basis so will be away one weekend each month - usually the first. I'll be starting this in August.

As many of you know I take lots of photos and enjoy Memory Keeping - in both Pocket format and digital and have even been known to dabble a little in 12 x 12 scrapbooking layouts. I've had several people ask about opportunities in this area and some of you have purchased product for Pocket Memory Keeping as well as traditional Scrapbooking. Read below about what I will be offering - starting in July.

I'll be adding a regular Downline Meeting to my monthly schedule - this will usually be the 2nd Thursday of the month.



Stampin' Up! Retiring List 

Up-coming creativeJax Events ~ May, June, July

creativeJax Memory Keeping Club

Prices and Payments

Tip - Bows

Retiring List

With the upcoming release of the new 2015-2016 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalogue on 2 June, today the Retiring List has been released.
So it is a fond farewell to a number of stamps and accessories. It is sad to see them go - but of course room is needed for exciting new products. 

These products are now available for sale while stocks last. Past experience shows that some will sell out very quickly.
I will be placing orders on Thursday evenings until the new catalogue goes live - so contact me to place an order. Or if you want to be sure you don't miss out you can place an order online at any time 24/7 and have it shipped directly to you.

Remember, I run a  loyalty scheme and send thank you cards for all Stampin' Up! product orders - including online orders so long as you allow me to contact you. If you tick no access then I can't thank you.

As I write this, this online store has been updated to include a "Retiring Product" Section. No pdf or excel is available yet. If one does become available I will send it out.

I am a little sad to see so many of my favourites going - but there are still many I love that are staying and I am sure there will be some fabulous new products.

Looking forward to next week when we will get a sneak peak at Convention!

In the meantime, click on the photos below to look at what is retiring. If there are items you'd like, please don't delay in ordering. Inks, refills and paper in the past have been gone within days!
Contact me (027 348 3901 or jackie@creativejax.co.nz) or order online.

creativeJax Events

May

May Classes – $15 – 2 projects    
    Tuesday 12th ~ Evening ~ 7pm – 9.30pm
    Wednesday 13th ~ Morning ~ 9.30am – noon
    Wednesday 13th ~ Evening ~ 7pm – 9.30pm
    Thursday 14th ~ Morning ~ 9.30am – noon
    Thursday 14th ~ Evening ~ 7pm – 9.30pm
    Friday 15th ~ Morning ~ 9.30am – noon

Pataka Market 
    Sunday 17 May ~ 11am - 3pm

June
New Catalogue Launch     (Queen's Birthday Weekend)
    Saturday 30th May ~ 1.30-3.30pm - Existing Customers - Invitation Event
    Monday 1st June ~ 1.30-3.30pm - Open Launch - $10
        - Includes new Catalogue, Gift and Make'n'Takes

June Classes 
    No classes

Annual Leave
    Away on Leave 6th - 27th June

July

Craft with Jax – $10 or free with $40 Order 
    Friday 3rd

July Classes – $15 – 2 projects 
    Tuesday 7th ~ Evening ~ 7pm – 9.30pm
    Wednesday 8th ~ Morning ~ 9.30am – noon
    Wednesday 8th ~ Evening ~ 7pm – 9.30pm
    Thursday 9th ~ Morning ~ 9.30am – noon
    Thursday 9th ~ Evening ~ 7pm – 9.30pm
    Friday 10th ~ Morning ~ 9.30am – noon

Stampin’ Up! Extravaganza
    Saturday 18th July ~ Plimmerton Hall
                    12.30 - 5.30pm (time & details TBC soon)

Memory Keeping Club
    Sunday 26th July ~ 1pm - 6pm


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creativeJax Memory Keeping Club 

Shop Project Life

The CreativeJax Memory Keeping Club will run for five (5) months in 2015 (July to November). The Club will meet on a Sunday afternoon each month - usually the 4th Sunday but with some variation due to holidays & Craft Show.
The club will meet for 5 hours (1-6pm) and is a dedicated time for you to work on your photos and albums. This can be pocket memory keeping or traditional scrapbooking - or both!

FREE to attend with a minimum of a $50 order placed on the day. Plus ... you get to be hostess for one of those months and earn $30 in FREE product. The club is a great way to get your supplies on a budget - a little each month.
Bring your projects, supplies and basic crafting kit. You will have access to my craft supplies (ink, stamps, punches, Big Shot & Dies). Consumables will be available for purchase.

It's amazing how much you can get done in 5 hours. Plus everyone gets a double page layout - designed, prepped and ready to complete.

Contact me to book your place - 027 348 3901 or jackie@creativejax.co.nz
 

Pricing and Payments

I love sharing and creating with people at class and events, but I am also mindful that I need to cover my costs, so have looked at my pricing and payments and am making a couple of changes. I hope these changes do not impact negatively on your ability and desire to continue crafting with me. Please feel free to discuss the changes with me.

Craft with Jax is an opportunity to bring your projects, supplies and basic crafting kit and work on any items you wish to . You will have access to my craft supplies (ink, stamps, punches, Big Shot & Dies). Consumables are available for purchase.
I've made an adjustment to the pricing of the Craft with Jax event. The price from July will be $10, or FREE with an order of $40 or more placed on the day. 
You can pay on the day.

creativeJax all inclusive monthly craft classes are remaining at $15 for 2 projects. I am however asking that payment be made when booking into a creativeJax class from July. The class fee will be non-refundable.
I certainly appreciate that unexpected things crop up, or people may be unwell. However, as I prep prior to class week and baking is usually done the day before, I am implementing this change to cover my costs. 
If you find you can't make a class, you'll have the option of either coming along to the next Craft with Jax (at no additional cost) so that you can make the projects, or I will complete the projects for you if you prefer or can't get to the Craft with Jax session. Of course you will also receive the project "recipes".
Most will be able to pay for your next class when you are at a class and book into the next month's class.
Alternatively, payment can be made by internet banking.
Acct name: creativejax     Acct no. 06-0541-0342062-00


Bow Builder Punch

This I follow a few blogs and one of them is Qbees Quest by Australian Demo - Brenda Quintana.

She has added this great chart of different bows that can be made using the Stampin' Up! Bow Builder Punch.

If you click on the image you will go to her web page where she has a video about the bows.


 

Remember, if you would like to host a workshop at your place (or mine) I'd love to hear from you. You will have a fun time with friends, get a handmade project as a gift from me, everyone gets to make something and you may earn free Stampin' Up! products as the hostess. SALE-A-BRATION is an especially good time to host a Stampin' Up! workshop!

Just drop me an email at jackie@creativejax.co.nz or give me a call/text at 027 348 3901 and we can arrange a Party time!

And do think about joining my thINK creative Team - being a demo is great!

If you have any feedback or questions for me please email me at jackie@creativejax.co.nz

And again - thank you so much for your interest and support.

Until next time

Jackie