Learn a New Technique

One of the things we most enjoy about paper crafting is the new products and techniques coming out. There are new stamps, new papers, new tools, new embellishments and great new techniques. One of the best ways to learn these techniques and keep up with all the great new information is to join my Inspiration Club.

You already know that I am your source for all the latest stamps, papers and embellishments for your creative needs. As your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I have access to learn the newest techniques and I am eager to pass them on to you. Each month, Inspiration Club members will be learning a new technique. We will all be inspired together with new ideas and new ways to use the techniques.  Request a complimentary sample of one of my favorite techniques.

My monthly Inspiration Club is meant to inspire you. Be prepared to learn exciting new techniques or maybe a twist on an older one. Use it as a jumping off point. Take the techniques and project ideas you will learn, use them, and make them your own. It is easy to come up with new ways to use techniques, stamp sets and supplies once you are inspired.  More details below or click here to join today.

Inspiration Club – Fall Term

I’m excited to announce the details for the Fall session (October-December 2009) of the Inspiration Club. We are getting ready for the Holidays! Your 3-month membership includes 6 projects, a Delightful Decorations stamp, Bermuda Bay Classic Stamp Pad and a Really Rust Stampin’ Write Marker all delivered to your door. We will be playing with some just released Designer Series Papers in yummy colors – sure to get you excited for the upcoming Holidays. All three-months for only $35. I can’t wait to share these fun ideas with you just in time for Holidays. It’s inspiration delivered to your door! More Details

The Inspiration Club Fall Term (October-December)

Sign-up in September for $5 savings.

Holiday Mini Catalog Challenge

Have you had a chance to download the Holiday Mini Catalog yet?   Click to download your copy on the left because you are going to need it for this challenge.  I sent a challenge to my newsletter subscribers.  Here it is.

Answer 9 out of the 10 questions correctly and I will send you my September Online Class (a $7 value).  ALSO everyone who qualifies with 9 questions correctly will enter into a drawing for a FREE Fundamental Phrases stamp set (a $37.95 value).   Everyone needs this stamp set, it has got all the essentials covered. Have fun and come up with unique combinations to give your friends and family a good laugh! This set is double mounted to save you space.

To apply, click here to submit your answers using my contact form.  Please see challenge rules below. Good Luck!

 

 

Challenge Rules

• Challenge is open until October 5th
• Open to current newsletter subscribers
• Must live in the U.S.
• Active Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator do not qualify, sorry.

Gift Sacks

I attended the yearly Stampin’ Up! convention 2009 in Salt Lake City in early August. There are many reason I enjoy going to the convention. One of them is all the project ideas. Stampin’ Up! posts boards with projects to inspire us to try new things. These pictures are from art boards posted under really bright lights so some of the pictures maybe a bit blurry – sorry. I learn so much from reviewing the project boards that I would like to share some of those ideas with you. I’ll be posting a project idea once a day for the next few weeks. Enjoy!

 This project is using the Sweet Season stamp set (#116471) I’ve been highliting the last couple of days.  I’m sure you are seeing the versatility of this stamp set.  This project is using white craft ink.  All you have to do is stamp a sheet of Real Red card stock, let it dry and then cut it down to fit the sack.  A really easy project to do multiples at the same time.  Hey, what a thoughtful gift this would make for someone.   For those of you looking for fund-raisers, creative gift containers sell well.  Let me know if you need some help with your fund raiser.  I’ll be happy to contribute some of my commission to the cause.

We all need gift bags for the holidays and winter gift giving.   Make these up in advance to have them on hand.  The last thing you need to do is run around wrapping or purchasing the same old gift sacks from the store.  Trust me you will be so glad you did.   

Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad (#101731)

Stampin' Up! © 2009

How to earn extra income as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator while your children are at soccer practice

We are a generation of multi-taskers. We are on the go. We talk on the cell phone while waiting in line for our coffee. We type notes on our laptops while waiting for doctor’s appointments. We busily jot down ideas on napkins while we are at our child’s soccer games.

As women and as mothers we are great at using every moment we have to the best of our abilities. Why not apply those talents we have into a second income? Combining our talent for getting things done and our love for crafting is easy to multi-task our way into an extra income.

Here are seven ways we can use those lag times to generate interest in Stampin’ Up, to learn more about the business and to network.

#7 – Brainstorm. We all know those ideas which are the best ideas come to us at the strangest times. During a soccer game, waiting in the grocery checkout line and while we wait for the child’s dentist appointment are moments when we can brainstorm and plan stamping and scrapbook ideas. Be prepared by keeping a notebook and pen in your bag. You may just jot down a sentence or you may be able to outline a whole idea. You never know what your brain will come up with!

#6 – Connect with customers. With everyone having cell phones it is easy to use a few of those extra moments to connect with customers. Make a few phone calls as follow ups. Book parties with new hosts. Keep in touch with previous guests and customers. You can schedules classes or invite customers to an open house.

#5 – Plan your next workshop. Get out your notebook and work out the details for your next workshop. You can make list of the project you want to demonstrate. List what you will need, who you will invite. You can make a detail list right down to the deadlines you need to work within.

#4 – Review techniques or learn new ones. Bring along a copy of Stampin’ Success®, Stampin’ Up’s monthly newsletter. It is filled with techniques, ideas and tips. Learn the latest. Bring along older editions to brush up on techniques from past issues.

#3 – Plug into your iPod. Stampin’ Up has audio resources available for download. Put these on your iPod or MP3 player. You can listen to them when you are waiting for an appointment, when you are exercising or even in your car. You will pick up techniques and tips for stamping and scrapbooking as well as for your business.

#2 – Network with others. While you are at a soccer practice or game, at the doctor’s office or waiting in line at the grocery store, be prepared to network with other parents and women. You never know where a potential Stampin’ Up customer may be lurking. Having your business card, mini catalog and information at your finger tips is a must.

#1 – Plan a Mom-time project. Are there moms you see at every event, such as soccer, dance or scouts? Ask them if they would be interested in a Mom-time project. See what kind of project they are interested in and help them plan it. Make it an event for the moms of the group.

Where ever you are, whatever you are doing you can turn it into a Stampin’ Up moment. As a Stampin’ Up demonstrator you can share your talent and your love of crafting with others. Help others get their creative flow. Show them how to preserve the memories of their kids with stamps and scrapbooks. You can show them how they can make money with Stampin’ Up as well.

It is even easier to share your love of crafting when Stampin’ Up is offering a mini-starter kit. For those looking for a small startup cost in these tight times, this is the answer. For an extremely low price you get the For All You Do Stamp Kit, 6 different colored stamp pads and a variety of white and colored card stock.

This “mini” kit is far from mini when it comes to the ideas which can be generated. Think of all those times when you wanted to make up a card for someone special in your life who is just always there and doing for you. You can use the stamps in page layouts for scrapbook pages for Moms, Dads and all those special people in your life. The ideas are endless.

All that and you will be joining the Stampin’ Up family and earning money while you are at your child’s soccer game. Stamping and scrapbooking are so easy to share. Everyone wants to be a part of preserving memories and passing on good cheer through cards. Take advantage of the mini-starter kit and get started today!

Start your Own Business for $75

To The Nines Designer Series Specialty Paper

This heavier weight Designer Series paper features the exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors and artwork. Each package includes 12 sheets of 12” x 12”, double-sided, cover-weight paper in two sheets of each of six designs. To the Nines, Sweet Slumber and Parisian Breeze papers are printed on textured, cover-weight paper. Rockabilly Specialty paper has a gloss printing on some designs.

To The Nines Specialty Designer Series Paper 114038 Stampin' Up! © 2009

The Designer Series Specialty Papers that Stampin’ Up! offers are amazing. Seeing the designs in the catalog is great but when you feel the texture and the heavy weight you will be thrilled with these new papers! The heavier weight and texture makes these papers perfect for 3-D projects like boxes. There is nothing wimpy about the style or weight of these papers!

To The Nines Specialty Designer Series Paper 114038 Stampin’ Up! © 2009

 

To The Nines Specialty Designer Series Paper

Paper Sale

I collect paper like my house collects dust.  You can never really have enough can you?  At 25% off, this is the perfect time to collect them for the perfect scrapbooking project this summer. 

Let me help you get started with your business

Everyone is watching how their money is being spent, right down to the last penny. Times are tight and many of us are preparing for it to get tighter.  You may think that joining the Stampin’ Up! family is something that is beyond the budget right now. There are a few things you may want to consider before you make this decision.

The customizable starter demonstrator kit is full of great useable products. This kit would retail for over $335.  It usually sells for $199. Now that is a great deal right there, isn’t it? Well Stampin’ Up! makes it an even sweeter deal for 15% off that at a cost of $169.  This offer is available until March 31, 2009.  Make the deal even sweeter? Do you think they can? Why of course they can. For just $50 more you can add  scrapbooking. This includes papers and stamp specifically designed for the scrapbook lover.
 
Top that all off with free shipping? That is quite a bargain in such a tight economy. You are not only getting stamps and scrapbook supplies, but you are getting the keys to a great career.
 
So what if the deal could be even sweeter? What would you say if you could start a business or just get great supplies for free? That always gets attention.  Until March 25, 2009, I am offering just that. The deal is for any non-demonstrator that holds a catalog party and then purchases the demonstrator kit.

Want details?

Between March 1 and March 25th if you hold a catalog party I will be putting the 20% commission from the party towards your demonstrator kit.  Now remember there is a sale on the demonstrator kits, so it will not take long at all to meet the goal of getting the free kit. What a great deal!

Now you are thinking, but I don’t want to give classes or sell products. When you join my team, CraftyPerson, you don’t have to sell a thing if you don’t want to. You can just benefit from the class information, a discount on The Inspiration Club, monthly e-Newsletters and direct one-on-one support. As a member of the Stampin’ Up! family you will also receive 20% off all of your future orders.

Having a catalog party during this time frame gives you a lot of advantages besides the sale. Stampin’ Up! has quality stamps and products.  You can share these great products with family and friends. Having a catalog party will help you start your customer base. Remember with a catalog party you can show anyone a catalog you may know. It doesn’t have to be someone who can make it to your home on a certain day. With a catalog party you can also invite friends and family to order who don’t live close to you. All of these people can become potential clients for your future business.

While our budgets are tight we all still like to do things that we enjoy. Stamping and scrapbooking are enjoyable hobbies, but they also give us, our families and future generations something in exchange for our time.  Preserving our memories and those of our families is a hobby that is priceless. Taking the time to put our memories into beautiful albums embellished with the written documentation of that memory is something that will be passed down farther than just us.

Taking advantage of this great offer is a wonderful way to get started putting your memories in albums. If you are familiar with scrapbooking and rubberstamping it is a great way to add to your collection and learn the newest techniques. It is also a great way to start a career helping people to preserve the memories of their lifetimes for future generations. For further details contact Debbie McNeill. Schedule your catalog party early to take advantage of this great offer while it is still available.

Q&A: Starter Kit Special Becoming a Demonstrator

   Q & A

    Becoming a Demonstrator

Q: Can I join Stampin’ Up! to earn discounts on the products?
A: Stampin’ Up! provides its demonstrators with the opportunity to pursue their individual goals whether those goals are to enjoy a hobby, build a thriving business, or contribute to family income while spending more time at home. Stampin’ Up! offers an opportunity for everyone. Whether you are interested in joining us to earn money, learn all about stamping, or just to receive a 20% discount on ALL of your future purchases, everyone has a place and everyone is welcome.

During the Sale-A-Bration promotion is one of the best times to join. During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set (a value of up to $47.95) from the current Idea Book & Catalog! Plus, new recruits get 15% off the Starter Kit! That’s over $350 of Stampin’ Up! products and business supplies for only $169!

Want everything in the catalog?

Receive up to 40% OFF when you purchase the Demonstrator Kit. Become a member of my team and get the inside scoop from Stampin’ Up!, learn new techniques, and receive a minimum of 20% discount on ALL of your future purchases. You can buy/use all the product for yourself – you never have to do a workshop or class. As a team member of CraftyPerson you will receive all my classes information, a special discount on The Inspiration Club, meeting opportunities in Portland, monthly eNewsletters and direct one-on-one support.

Looking for more information about Stampin’ Up! and becoming a demonstrator? Watch the First Impressions video on my Stampin’ Up! website. You can also contact me anytime for more information. If you are ready to start designing your starter kit you can use the recruiter code: craftyperson.

Where can I get more information?

• Watch the First Impressions Video and review the benefits of becoming a demonstrator on my Stampin’ Up! web site.
• Review my SAB Starter Kit Flyer.
• Contact me with your questions either by phone ((503) 285-4565) or email debbie@debbiestamper.biz. I’ll be happy to walk you through the process.

Send Me Your Questions

Celebrate with a 20% savings on all Simply Sent Kits

Handmade Holiday Card Elements   Kit includes: 9 sheets of 8-1/2″ x 11″ textured card stock: 3 each of Kraft, Mellow Moss, and Ruby Red 3 sheets of 8-1/2″ x 11″ exclusive single-sided Designer Series paper 2 sheets of 8-1/2″ x 11″ self-adhesive die cuts Includes step-by-step instructions for at least twelve standard cards. Coordinates with To You and Yours stamp set Makes 18 cards, 6 each of 3 designs Catalog Price: $17.95 Sale Price: $14.36 Found on page 177 of the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog

Shop Online

Convenient online ordering is available. Visit my home page and select SHOP NOW. Copy and paste the following into the Search Box “Simply Sent”

World Card Making Day – October 4th

World Card Making Day is a holiday especially for card makers around the world to celebrate the creativity of handmade cards and the personal connection that they create between friends and family.  It’s the first Saturday in October of each year and the kickoff to the card making season.   

At Stampin’ Up! we are celebrating by offering you 20% off a variety of fun and colorful Simply Sent® Card Elements and easy-to-use Simply Sent card kits through October 11th.

Rock Star Card Element #112021 Images © 1990-2008 Stampin' Up!®

Shop Online

Convenient online ordering is available. Visit my home page and select SHOP NOW. Copy and paste the following into the Search Box “Simply Sent”

 

Save 20% & Free Class

Who doesn’t love having handmade cards on hand to give them out at a moment’s notice. The Simply Sent Card kits contains everything you need to create beautiful cards: stamps, cards, envelopes, ink, and accessories. And the designs are beautiful! It’s a great time-saver as well because the stamp sets are die cut and the card stock is pre-scored. When you’re finished with the cards, you can keep using the stamp set for years to come. These kits are wonderful for beginners or anyone who wants to expand her selection of products without spending a lot of money.  Makes excellent gifts too!  If you order a Simply Sent Card Elements or Kit at my online store today, October 4th, you will also receive a coupon for your choice of two of my online classes.   Contact me for complete details

Offer Expires: October 11, 2008

World Card Making Celebration: Star Card

	Star card
	Stamps Classic Backgrounds stamp set Thanks for Everything stamp set Paper Baja Breeze card stock (3” x 6”) More Mustard card stock Whisper White card stock Ink Baja Breeze Classic Stampin’ Pad Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin’ Pad Stampin’ Up! Accessories Whisper White 3/8″ taffeta ribbon White Circle Aluminum Metal Edge tags Large Star punch 1-3/8” Circle punch Images Stampin' Up! © 2008

Instructions

1.  
   1. Stamp argyle image in Baja Breeze ink on Baja Breeze card.
   2. Punch circle from More Mustard card stock using 1-3/8” Circle punch. Adhere to White Circle Aluminum Metal Edge tag. Stamp star image in Riding Hood Red ink on Whisper White card stock. Punch out using Large Star punch. Adhere to More Mustard circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp “To you” in Baja Breeze ink on Whisper White card stock. Cut out and adhere to star. Adhere entire tag to card.
   3. Tie Whisper White taffeta ribbon around front of card. ~

 

 

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WORLD CARD MAKING CELEBRATION

October 4-11

Celebrate the creativity of handcrafted cards and the personal connection they forge between friends and family. Participate with Stampin’ Up!® in making and keeping personal connections by:

• Creating one card and sharing it with someone else
• Enjoying 20% off* a variety of fun and colorful Simply Sent® Card Elements and easy-to-use Simply Sent card kits.

Visit my Store and view sale items by CLICKING HERE and select SHOP NOW on the top right. Then enter “Simply Sent” in the search box.

* See pgs. 176-177 of the Fall-Winter catalog; discount valid October 4-11

FREE Classes When You Shop!

I’m thrilled with the online store and all the great information that is contained inside including full pictures of products, helpful descriptions, complete project ideas and there is going to be more in store as well. The intent is an interactive, learning experience. I LOVE shopping online probably because like you I have NO time and the little time I DO have is early morning and late at night! I enjoy browsing on line, no one is pushing and there is no noise.  I know most of you are as busy as I am….so…are you thrilled too?

Starting today, I’m adding a standing special that anyone who orders from the my online store will receive a coupon to select and immediately download a current online class that I offer. That’s a $7 value! To see my current class list please select CLASSES under categories at my blog. How cool is that?

To kick off the Grand Opening of my Online Store, I’m awarding 5 of my current online classes to the first person who places an order at my store.

Grab a cup of coffe and shop at my store.  Please note, to receive the discounted pricing you will need to originate at my Stampin’ Up! Home Page and then select SHOP NOW at the top of the page. This registers you as my special guest.

New Product Bingo: Sizzix© Big Shot™ for Stampin’ Up!©

New Product Bingo Game

Welcome to Day 6 of the New Product Bingo. If you have Sizzix© Big Shot™ for Stampin’ Up!© on your Bingo Card please stamp it out. If you are the first to call bingo when your card has a complete large Z pattern (in any direction-top/bottom or left/right sides filled), you will win our NEW Scallop Edge Punch.

 

The Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up!

Ta-Da! The Sizzix® Big Shot™ Machine for Stampin’ Up! is now available! It arrived just in time to start all my fall projects. You will want to check out our Big Shot brochure which is now available online to see the Stampin’ Up! exclusive dies that are released with more coming in the future. I also have a special video showing you the potential of this mighty cutting machine.

I’ve been a long time fan of die cutting machines, because I hate to cut. yea…I’m a bit lazy or in better terms “I like to utilize my time more effectively” by not having to cut with scissors. I love the 3D look but punching is so much easier. That’s why I owe every punch Stampin’ Up! supplies. I purchased the Sizzix machine when they first came out but really never utilized it much because I didn’t really care for the designs, the training and well It wasn’t stamps. That’s all over now! I’ll be sharing a great deal more hear about all the new dies and wonderful ways you can use them.

I have received some questions from my customers that I thought I would share here with you. If you have more just shoot them to me.

Q & A
Big Shot™ Offers

Q: Which Big Shot option should I choose?

A: We are all very excited about the introduction of the Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cut Machine for Stampin’ Up!. There are three different purchasing options that you can take advantage of today to bring home this very versatile machine. When you purchase the Big Shot from Stampin’ Up! you have a reputable and reliable company supporting you and the product, you can earn product rewards and I’m here to help with any questions you may have.

Basic Machine Package

We have packaged the following products together into the basic package so that you can get started right away. This is a good option for those who may already own Sizzix® dies but want to have limitless possibilities. With this package you can use the Stampin’ Up! exclusive dies, Sizzix Bigz™, Sizzlits®, Originals™, Clearlits™, embossing plates, and other products from a wide variety of sources.

• Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
• Standard Cutting Pads
• Multipurpose Platform

Our Price: $99.95

 

Special Edition Starter Kit

If you are new to using a Die-Cut Machine, nothing will get you started faster than our Special Edition Starter Kit. Having everything bundled into one package saves you money and will provide everything you need to start creating dazzling projects right away.

• Basic Machine Package (above)
• Standard Cutting Pads
• Multipurpose Platform
• 2 Stampin’ Up! Exclusive Bigz™ Dies (Scallop Envelope and Top Note)
• 1 Stampin’ Up! Exclusive Sizzlits® 4-Pack (Birds & Blooms)
• 1 Stampin’ Up! Exclusive Decorative Strip (Join in the Cheer)
• Decorative Strip Cutting Pads
• Extended Spacer Platform
• 1 Level1 Hostess Stamp Set
• $15.00 Shopping Spree

Our Price: $195.95

Have it all at 30% savings

If you join Stampin’ Up!, you can purchase either of the packages above at 30% off within the first 45 days of joining. There is no better time to join the Stampin’ Up! family than right now with our Starter Kit special promotions. Great savings for great products.

Our Price: $137.17

Let me help you find the right option that meets your needs. Stay tuned, I have plenty of ideas coming on how to use this fantastic machine and new dies for all your scrapbooking, holiday decorating, gift giving, and card making projects.  

For more details please see my Stampin’ Up! Website.

$99 Starter Kit

$99 Starter Kit

Becoming a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator has never been easier! From August 11 through October 11, you can choose from three different Starter Kits with three different focuses, depending on your interests–and each one is only $99! 

BUSINESS SUPPLIES (included in all three kit options)
Getting Started DVD, Getting Started Guide, Starter Kit Sample Sheet, Guest Invitation Postcard (100), Idea Book & Catalog (8), To My Hostess Envelope (10), Recruit Folder (5), Recruit Brochure (20), Hostess Brochure (20), Hostess Benefits Form (10), Customer Order Form (50), Holiday 2008 Mini Catalog (8; after 9/1/08)

Want even more product? Select our standard $199 Starter Kit instead and get a stamp set of your choice from the catalog!  (a $47 value)

There’s never been a better time to join the Stampin’ Up! family. Contact me to get started today!

View Brochure for More Details!

 

New Product Bingo: Fresh-Cut Notes

New Product Bingo Game

Welcome to the Day 2 of the New Product Bingo. If you have Fresh-Cut Notes on your Bingo Card please stamp it out. If you are the first to call bingo when your card has a complete Z pattern (in an direction), you will win our NEW Scallop Edge Punch.

If you were a member of the Inspiration Club you saw these wonderful new note cards in the June 2008 Issue. These handy cards are perfect for times when you need to create a card in a hurry. The cards are prescored, which will save you time and ensure a perfect fold on each card, and they’re made of Stampin’ Up!’s highquality card stock, so you won’t sacrifice quality for convenience. But that’s not all. These cards are unique, so you can dress them up or just send them as is when you are in a hurry. But you don’t need to worry about finding envelopes that fit them—the perfect size envelope is included.

Found on page 167 of the Fall-Winter Idea Book and Catalog. You receive 15 Whisper White note cards with envelopes for $8.95. The cards themselves are 4″ x 4″ and they coordinate with our Fresh Cut Stamp Set (pg 98) and the 5-Petal Flower punch (pg 188). If you order the Fresh-Cut note cards, 5-Petal punch and Fresh Cut Stamp Set TODAY, you will receive 15% off your entire order. BUT only today!

Fresh-Cut Card from Inspiration Club - June 2008

New Product Bingo Starts Sept 2nd

New Product Bingo Game starts Tomorrow

If you are an Inspiration Club Member you should have received notification via our Monthly Newsletter about your eligibility to play this Month’s New Product Bingo!   This month’s giveaway is BIG! It’s the *new* Scallop Edge Punch (pg 188).    Please check your inbox, you will need to select and print 1 card BEFORE September 2nd to be eligible to play.

Details of the Game

Every day I will be adding a new product to a blog post.  You will want to find the related product on your card and mark it off.   Continue check every day right here because the first person who has a “Z” (in any direction) and yells BINGO (by email) is the WINNER!!!!!

Come back on September 2nd.