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Bloopers or … Working hard on CJS15!

Have you signed up yet for Creative JumpStart 2015? Don’t miss out on it!

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We are working really hard on it ….how about some bloopers ;)

Bloopers CJS 2015 from Nathalie Kalbach on Vimeo.

No worries my friends…. we made it :) All videos are in and awesome!

So what are you waiting for – sign up!

For only $25 you’ll get:

  • A series of 25 technique based videos from 23artists from around the world.
  • 7 chances to win amazing prizes from Liquitex on days that a video is not posted.
  • Unlimited Access to all 25 videos until November 2015.
  • Information about new creative and innovative products you might not have used before.

Wishing you an creative day!

hugs

 

Nat

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  • annrea1

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    Signed up again! Love to start my year off with you!

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  • JoAnn

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    Loved your bloopers – can’t wait for it to start!!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Cant’ wait for the new creative year!

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Make a Difference with CJS15 and Charity Wings

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Donate $5 to Charity Wings Art & Craft Center and receive a coupon code of 5USD off of Creative JumpStart 2015! You also have the chance to win a free spot for CJS2015! Read more about this on the Charity Wings Art & Craft Center Website!

The mission of the Charity Wings Art & Craft Center is to be an inspiring place for people of all ages to Gather, Give Back and Create; as well as to partner with other charities to give free classes to those who can benefit from the Hope, Happiness, and Healing that art can provide! Your donation gives the gift of Art to those who can benefit from creative ways of self expression or healing.

 

Thank you!!!

Nat

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  • elena lai etcheverry

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    all the coupon codes have been sent out to date. Thank you so much for your generous support! I hope we raise lots for our programs! Thank you Nathalie! You are so awesome!!

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  • Madeline Rains

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    I think this is a great idea and signed up at their site but after paying, yesterday, have never received a discount code. I did check my spam folder.

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Hi Madeline, I sent you an email just now too:) I think Elena from Charity Wings has to send out the coupon codes by hand – so I would give it a bit longer :) I wrote her though and I will get back to you – no worries – you will def. get you code :) Thank you so much for donating and being part of CJS too! Talk to you soon! Nat

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Creative JumpStart 2015 is on! Cyber Monday Deal

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I’m officially announcing Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2015! This is our 4th year. Wowzers – I can hardly believe that.

This year we have 23 talented artists. We call them the “JumpStarters.” See for yourself:

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event to fire up your creativity in Jan 2015. You get 25 videos for just $25 (USD).

But wait – it gets better: if you sign up today you’ll get $5 off. Just use the coupon code below during checkout.

 

COUPON CODE*:

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*This is a limited offer valid from 9:00 am Dec 1, 2014 to 8:59 am EST on Dec 2, 2014.

 

So what are you waiting for? Sign up here.

And apply coupon code during check out process

CJS 2015 is proudly sponsored by Liquitex.

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Game on! You in? Sign up today and get $5 off. 

And remember: apply your Cyber Monday coupon code during checkout. It’s only valid until 8:59 am EST on Dec 2.

Nat

Comments (9)

  • craftygirl212

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    Looking forward to another fantastic year of crafty fun!! Is it January yet??!!

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  • mandysea

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    YAY – year 4 for me too! All signed up!
    So glad you are doing another round! (started to worry it might not happen!!) So glad it is Nathalie!! double YAY!!

    Roll on January 1st!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Woot! All signed up for 2015 CJS and can I just say that I love LOVE love the video that you created for this round. I can’t wait.

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  • debbie-stip

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    Jippie!! I subscibed again, already looking forward to it Nathalie! xxDebbie

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  • whyducks

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    Can’t wait., signed up and ready to start. I can’t believe a year gone by so quickly. I so enjoyed last years.

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  • andrene

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    I love CJS – thanks for doing it another year! Watching that really cool video tells me I need to invest in some spray paints ;)

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      yeah- so glad you are with us again! there might be some spray paint involved ;) ;)

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Give The Gift Of Creativity

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Only 6 days until Christmas. Need a gift for a creative artist or crafter? You can now give someone a gift certificate to CJS 2014.

Just select the “$20 Gift Certificate” product in the n*Studio shop and check out online. (/shop/gift-certificate/20-gift-certificate/) On the billing and payment page, you’ll find a section to name the person you want to give CJS to. Just enter their name and email address along with a personalized note.

The recipient will then get an email from n*Studio that includes a discount code for anything in the n*Studio shop. If you want to give the gift certificate to the recipient personally- just have it sent to you and you can print it out.

All they have to do then is add Creative JumpStart 2014 to their cart and checkout using the code. And voila, they’re in!

I will also add other gift certificates later today with different values if you want to gift one of my online workshops in the shop.

Wishing you a wonderful day

hugs

nat

Nat

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Nat calls Joe…or…What’s MOOJOO?

Joe Rotella was really down when I called him last week – he lost his Mojo – but I had a solution. Don’t give up on the video before you see the bloopers (appr. at 4min)..they have me in stitches every time I see them ;)

Joe Lost His Mojo from Nathalie Kalbach on Vimeo.

Moooojoooo -it is when Muse and Mojo run away together;)But you can find them on this fantasy island called CJS14 :)

Have a gorgeous day

huge hugs

Nat

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  • grandscraperona

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    Ha, Ha, Ha…still laughing! you make a gracious couple, and this idea is outstanding!…what a way to call attention of the procrastinators!… Im anxious to start again with CJS 2014…as i enjoyed the 2013 a lot!…thanks for the opportunity. Merry Xmas and Happy 2014 to both!…

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  • ddhurlbut

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    I am so excited to JUMP into 2014 & those bloopers put a major smile on my face! Thanks for that.

    Peace,
    Donna

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  • yankeegirl

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    You two are just having too much fun in this last week before the big holiday—-and I love it! Can’t wait to Jump Start again in January….one of the best classes I took in 2013, and I know 2014 will be even more inspiring! Happy Holidays!!

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  • jjflair

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    You two are adorable! You’ve coined a new word! That’s how innovative CJS 2014 is!!

    My mom is from Germany and my sister and I still laugh about her ordering Chicken McNoooo-gets at McDonalds in 1982. Lol! Gott im Himmel, you are so cute!

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  • andrene

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    LMAO!! What a clever idea for a promo video. I’m all signed up and can’t wait!

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  • Mary

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    Moojoo is the baby from the union of Muse and Mojo when they ran away for a wild month in fantasy land.!

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  • Dara Lynn

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    Tissue alert! Tears to fall from laughing so hard at you both!

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  • scrapinsue

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    Joe seems like such a fun and creative guy (based on other things that I’ve see online that he made, not the card he is holding in his hand). LOL
    Cute little commercial Nat.

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  • Sue Abell

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    Loved it! You’re the greatest Nathalie!

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Creative Jumpstart (CJS) 2014!!!!

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I’m excited to announce that I decided to do Creative JumpStart again. Here it is: Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2014.

Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2014 Teaser from Nathalie Kalbach on Vimeo.

If you’re not familiar with CJS, it’s a one-of-a-kind community event to inspire your creativity.

Need help getting your creative mojo going in 2014? CJS can help.

Throughout January participants get 23 videos from 21 featured artists.  It’s an amazing event where you can learn new techniques, discover new materials, and connect with other artists.

Head on over here to sign up and for more details. CJS costs just $20 for the 3.5 hours of video content. That’s less than $1 per video — a great deal.

So join me and 20 other artists this January for CJS 2014! We are looking forward to have you!

huge hugs

Nat


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Comments (18)

  • pennakate

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    Hello — I signed up for CSJ 2014, and was unable to participate due to several health issues and hospitalizations. I would like to know if there is any way I can still access these videos. I would really like to be able to Jump Start my art again!
    Thank you for any help you can give me in this.

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      CJS 2014 was available to watch until the end of November 2014 ; CJS 2015 is available to watch until the end of November 2015.

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  • glendal

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    So enjoyed the CJS 2013. Am looking forward to January and CJS 2014. Thanks for offering it at such a reasonable price.

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  • nancyr

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    So happy you decided to have CJS 2014. It is such great fun to learn from so many talented artists and for such a low price. I look forward to January every year since you started having CJS! Thank you.

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  • christy9

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    I am so glad you decided to do it again! all signed up, and ready to go :)

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  • scrapinsue

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    Woo Hoo, singed up and ready to go!
    I know that this takes a lot of work Nat and I’m glad that you decided to do it again. Well worth the cost plus more. It provides me with a piece of happy each morning:-)

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  • pink-heather

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    I’m signed up. Can’t wait. so glad you decided to put it on again, Nathalie!!!!

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  • Rebecca M

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    So happy for you, girl! Wish I could join you, but all my crafty goodness is packed in boxes until I move to my own place. :-( But I’m with you in spirit, my friend!

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  • Riikka

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    Oh yay! I so love this event! Just topped up my PayPal and will be signing up at the moment I have the $ in my account :)

    I really enjoyed the sneak video, too!

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  • texasbarb

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    I’m signed up! Can’t wait for it to start! I do have a question…will we be able to download the videos?

    Thanks for doing CJS again! I know it’s a lot of work and I appreciate the time and effort you put into CJS for all of us!!

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      HI Barbara, thank you for signing up- it is wonderful to have you! The videos will not be downloadable but you have access to them until the end of November 2014. Hope this helps. have a gorgeous day, Nat

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      • texasbarb

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        That is PERFECT, Nat!! I neglected to save the videos from the last CJS and wished I had…live and learn…LOL!!!

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  • missmiff

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    I’m all signed up and very excited! Last year was fab, I learned so much! Thanks for doing this again, Nat! :)

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  • yankeegirl

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    I already signed up! I loved it last year….learned so much, love Nat’s teaching style! And this year I have all the materials, so bring it on! January is such a great month to take online classes, when we are pretty much hunkered down here in the cold and barren northeast!!! Can’t wait!

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  • Betty van luijn

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    Love it I just paid

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  • arty_maz

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    So excited to be able to take part of this again. Love your work Nat much appreciated all the effort you put into this.

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  • Nurse Ratchet

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    Fantabulous Nat and a bargain too!

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  • Petrin

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    OH Yesssss! still tasting CJS 2013!….Wonderful opportunity, with Nathalie, one of the best teachers, mixedmedia artist, playing with gesso, acrylic, powders, layering…, etc. Thanks Nat for starting 2014 with this!….will sign soon…the best 2014 for you and your dh!…

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Creative JumpStart 2013!!!!

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Here we go again.  I am so so so excited :)

After last year’s success of Creative JumpStart I decided to organize it again. We had about 4.500 subscribers last year!  It was so much fun! So here is the scoop about it:

January is approaching–a month that is full with promises, resolutions and intentions. A month that for many is following lots of holiday celebrations, family gatherings and other end-of-the-year events.

It’s also time to start creating again. But suddenly there it is for some of us: that lost feeling on how to start. Here is the cure :)

I invited a group of wonderful, inspiring and creative ladies and gentlemen from around the globe in the mixed media and scrapbooking world to join together for the Creative Jump Start Summit 2013. We are coming together to show you some ways to get back into the creative groove and how to get your creative juices flowing. We want to share with you “3 Ways to …” help you jump-start your creativity in 2013.

Let me show you who is participating:

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Here’s what you get and how it works:

  • 1. Throughout January we will share videos showing tutorials to inspire you –
  • 2. You sign up for the Creative JumpStart 2013 newsletter HERE and, in January 2013, you will receive  a daily link and password to unlock the view of the materials as soon as they go live
  • 3. On some days our Sponsors will have a giveaway for you and you will receive two newsletters these days
  • 4. You watch the presentations and you will be hopefully inspired to be more creative—all for FREE! If you like it you can donate to the cause – check it out here.

So come on—get inspiration from some of the most creative people in the community. Only 11 more days till we start :)

What are you waiting for? (Did I mention it’s FREE?)

Nat

Nat

Comments (83)

  • Denise Trottier

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    I’ve been looking for the last video where you said the winners would be announced and haven’t gotten it, is there any way you can send it to me…I really enjoyed this series, thank you so much…

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      The last video says I will announce the winners in mid february. so please be patient!

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  • Angela

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    Hi
    Thanks for all your hard work creating the Creative Jumpstart. Just wondering how we know who won all the wonderful prizes? Did you contact the winners individually?

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      the winners will be announced as said in the last video – if you watch that you will know ;)

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  • Cher

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    Thank you for coordinating. This sounds like a great event!

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  • Dani

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    primera vez que participo de algo asi, no entiendo mucho pero me encanta!! saludos desde Chile

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  • janet

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    sounds great…. count me in but does it matter if I dont participate every day… time ..you know
    janet

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  • Diane Warburton

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    I’d love to help advertise the ‘jumpstart’ – is there a little photo thing ( I forget what they’re called) which can go in the sidebar of my blog?

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  • anna

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    Very interesting and useful tutorials. Every day I look forward to a new technique.Thank you.

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  • Danielle

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    I have had so much fun viewing the first three videos…and have already learned a lot and have been so inspired!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

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  • sandeeNC

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    wow, sounds exciting, sorry I missed it last year! Going to go sign up! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

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  • Sheree Kuhn

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    This is my first online class so I’m clueless in how this works but am so ready to play. I just love art journaling!!!!

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  • Heather

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    Late signing up for emails as I thought I had already done it DOH! Looking forward to the inspiration. Many thanks

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  • scrapandstamp

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    Hi there
    I got my email for the first day and none of the links are working. Can you please check your email…
    Cheers
    Sharon Ling

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      check a bit later- it seems as there are a lot of people trying to hit it right now. We have over 4000 subscribers and it seems a lot of peeps trying right now.

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  • Laurie Kearnes

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    I got my alert that the Jumpstart was starting but I haven’t gotten the daily email like you said we would get with the password and all. I’m so excited but I’m worried I’m missing the video! What do I do?

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  • Vicki

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    Excited to participate in this year’s jump start!!

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  • Sandra Lomas

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    Hello Nathalie – i can’t wait to get started. thanks for making this available to us!!!

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  • lynne

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    Looking forward to the jump start….I’ve been a sloth over the holiday. Thanks!,
    Lynne

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  • Dee in NH

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    Wow!! Thank you so, so much! Free is exactly what I can afford right now and to have all of you talented people sharing with us is beyond amazing!!!

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  • Melanie

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    I love to participate. It’s so sweet you do this for evereyone.
    I will wish you a healthy, happy and creative 2013.
    Groetjes, Melanie

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  • Julia

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    Thank you Nat and all the other artists giving their time, this sounds very interesting and I look forward to it all, thank you

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  • Mel

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    Looking forward to learning some new things.

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  • Marie

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    Cool I just sign pu CAN not wait for it to start…..1 1/2 day until…..

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  • Creative Jumpstart

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    Thank you all for being so excited- we can’t wait!

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  • Tana

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    Sounds really great!! Thank you, Nathalie!! :) ♥

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