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Big Shot Class is a BIG DEAL!

As many of you know, Stampin' Up! and Sizzix have entered into an excited partnership which has resulted in a wonderful product now available to all Stampin' Up! customers...the BIG SHOT!  The Big Shot is a die cut machine but not just any die cut machine...it's the only die cut machine that cuts through 50 different types of materials. 

If you don't own the Big Shot and would like to come play with mine, just register for the Big Shot Class on June 1 at 6:30 p.m.  The class is a BIG DEAL because the cost is only $5.  (You are also invited if you have already purchased one.)  In this class we will be using the Manhattan Textured Impressions Die, the Baskets and Blooms die cut and the large Scallop Circle die.

You will need to prepay for the class no later than Wednesday, May 27.  As an extra bonus, bring a friend that's new to me and your class fee is FREE!!  Also, the Matchbox die will be the die of the month and will be available at 10% off when you attend the class.

Here are some of the samples that we've made in past classes:

 

Supplies Used:  Matchbox die, Red Riding Hood die cut, Marchbox die cut.  Candy Lane DSP, Riding Hood Red cardstock, Metal Tags,  Riding Hood Red ink, Square Scallop Punch, Metal tags, Riding Hood Taffeta ribbon, Wide Oval Punch, Riding Hood Red, cardstock Paper.

Supplies Used:  Brocade Blue , Chocolate Chip and Sage Shadow cardstock, Sizzix die Birds & Blooms, Large Scallop die, Texturz plate White Gel Pen, Scallop Oval Punch, Brocade Blue and Black ink, white gel pens.

Supplies Used:  Stampin' Up! exclusive Pennant die, Whisper White, Old Oive and Tangerine Tango cardstock, Old Olive and Tangerine Tango ink pads, mini brads, Kiwi Kiss Striped Ribbon,.  The Designer Paper that I used is retired but very similar to Washington Apple. 

REGISTER NOW FOR JUNE CLASSES

The All Occasions Classes have been very popular and I'm happy to announce there is another one scheduled for June.  To try to accomodate everyone's busy schedule, you will have the choice of two dates to choose from (same class). 

The class will consist of 10 cards (2 cards of 5 designs) and the cost will be $20.  Envelopes and adhesive are not included but 3envys will be offered at a 25% discount when ordered at class. and adhesive will be available for purchase.  Seating is limited so be sure to register early. 

Wednesday, June 3 * Prepay by May 28    

Monday, June 8 * Prepay by June 4

 

Here are a few samples from the April and May classes:

 Stamp Sets: Fun & Fast Notes, Simply Said (background flower); Regal Rose wide grosgrain ribbon; Cardstock: So Saffron, Black and Whisper White

Stamp Set:  Fifth Avenue Floral; Cardstock, Tangerine Tango, Apricot Appeal, Whisper White, Metallic Gold; Rhinestone Brad, Tangerine Tango DSP, Gold Embossing Powder, Big Shot Top Note die & Texturz Plate,

Stamp Sets: Lovely as a Tree, Sincere Salutations; Ink:  Black, Really RustCardstock:  More Mustard, Black and Very Vanilla; Distressing Tool, Sponges

CALLING ALL SCRAPBOOKERS & STAMPERS

As I mentioned in an earlier post, May is National Scrapbooking Month and Stampin' Up! wants to help you celebrate.  Sooooo....for the month of May only you can receive all the percs of being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator by purchasing a special edition Scrapbooking Kit for ONLY $75!! 

Try it out and decide for yourself.  If you decide it's not for you, you can keep everything in the kit AND all the friends you may make along the way!!

SCRAPBOOKING STARTER KIT PROMOTION!!

Join my MAD (Making a Difference) Stamp Group and the Stampin' Up! family

for ONLY $75!!

MAY 1 - 31, 2009

And if you are one of the FIRST TWO  to join my Making a Difference (MAD) Stampers Team, you will receive an extra bonus...a $30 gift certificate...so what are you waiting for?  

Promotion Details

 The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:

Item Code	Description	Retail Value
113510	Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set*	$42.95
113059	Simply Scrappin' Petal Party	$19.95
108697	Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12")	$11.95
105240	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad	$7.50

*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.

Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items.  Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:

• Getting Started DVD
• Getting Started Guide
• Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
• Idea Book & Catalog (8)
• Occasions Mini Catalog (8)
• To My Hostess Envelope (10)
• Recruit Folders (5)
• Recruit Brochures (20)
• Hostess Brochure (20)
• Hostess Benefits Form (10)
• Customer Order Form (50)

I would love to share a few of the things YOU can look forward to as a demonstrator when you join my team....here's just a few of the percs.

As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator You Get:
1. To enjoy 20% instant income on all purchases (that's like having a permanent 20% off SALE)

2. To earn up to 40% commission on personal purchases and customer sales

3. To enjoy an additional 20% discount on Demonstrator only preorders of stamps (that means 20% off PLUS your 20% instant income) - This is a Stampin' Up! 20 year anniversary special and may not be continued next year so join now and take advantage of this extra savings.

4. To receive our full color Stampin' Success monthly magazine - great tips, techniques, samples

5. To host a Demonstrator only website that allows your family and friends to shop online from you 24 hours a day

6. To attend Stampin' Up! demonstrator events - Convention, Regionals, Remarkable Stampers Group events and special events just for my direct recruits.

7. To take advantage of specials and company announcements before the public is informed

8. To earn extra income for holidays or to help out in these economic tough times

9. To earn extra income to support your habit...my #1 reason for becoming a demonstrator!!

10. To enjoy the perks on your terms - as little or as much as you like - what days of the week, how many days of the week - what types of events

11. Credit for your personal purchases - anything we purchase as Stampin' Up! demonstrators counts toward our low quarterly minimum, great rewards program, career milestones, monthly overrides, promotions, free mini catalog program

12. To receive the catalog and minis FREE throughout the year

13. To enjoy hostess benefits and income - as Stampin' Up! demonstrators we are allowed to be our own best customer and receive all the perks of being a hostess AND a demonstrator.

14. To enjoy tax benefits of owning your own business - wouldn't you love to write off film developing, travel for business, having lunch with a new friend (my customers have soon become some of my best friends), the BIG SHOT, and CANDY!!

15. To be recognized for your efforts of sales, recruiting and promoting

16. Flexibility in how you generate sales - home parties, catalog shows, clubs, classes, direct orders, personal orders, craft fairs, sales of finished product - Stampin' UP! provides multiple streams of income - there is no one way to generate income from sales of product - find the way that works best for you or enjoy several avenues.

17. To see the new catalog releases FIRST!

18. To take advantage of Demonstrator only bulk buy items

19. To attend my MAD Stamp & Chat get togethers

20. My support - With 6 years experience  I can help you reach whatever personal goals you set for yourself - whether you want to just enjoy the discount, dabble as little or as much as your time allows month to month or go for greatness, I will be there to support you.

I know that you will have fun, make new friends and never pay full price again for those stamping and scrapping supplies you love the most. I also know that anything is possible when you are in control of your destiny.

Let me help you on the path to making Stampin' Up! be what YOU want it to be. 

The MAD Stampers team and I would love to have you on our team and help you make a difference in your life and the lives of others through the fun of rubber stamping! Email me with any questions you may have:  oh2bstampin@yahoo.com

JOIN TODAY - www.oh2bstampin.stampinup.net (click on JOIN NOW)

PASSWORD:  believe

You can also choose to purchase the traditional Starter Kit for $199 which will give you more supplies to start your business with than the special $75 Scrapbooking Kit.  To help you make your choice, I have included the following information. 

Stampin' Up! Starter Kit:

If you're wondering what comes in the standard Starter Kit, look below. The standard Starter Kit provides a wide assortment of products to help you as you begin your Stampin' Up! business. For $199 you'll receive product and business supplies valued at $355--just look at all that is included!

And to add scrapbooking to your business, the Stampin' Memories add-on option is a great choice for those who want to more fully showcase Stampin' Up!'s Stampin' Memories line.

Stamping at 90 Years Young

I recently went to visit with my mother who lives in an Independent Living Facility.  While there I hosted a card making class for a group of 8 ladies.  Many of the ladies were in their 90's (including my mom) so it goes to show that you are never too old to enjoy card making!!   Here are a few of the cards we made.

  

 

Supplies Used (Top Left): Pacific Point, Green Gable, Whisper White cardstock, Baja Breeze and Green Gable ink, White grosgrain ribbon, Kind Thoughts stamp set (retired)

(Top Right):  Groovy Guava, Purely Pomegranate, Black and Glossy White cardstock, Burgandy Organdy Ribbon, Black Stazon, Apricot Appeal, Purely Pomegranate ink, Fresh Cuts stamp set and Sponge Daubers

(Bottom):  Whisper White, Rose Red and Black cardstock, Black Stazon ink, Rose Red Wide Grosgrain ribbon, Rose Red Stampin' Write marker, Simply Said stamp set

Conquering Time Management

Having my own Stampin' Up! business is very fun, rewarding and, on a scale of 1 to 10, definitely rates a TEN PLUS!!  I can even have fun doing the "business" side of the job.  When I needed a plan to prioritize my time, my SAM (Service Account Manager)* suggested a white board where I could list the top 10 things I wanted to accomplish each day.   A few months ago I attended a Remarkable Stampers team event in York and saw a fun project where a kitchen tile was used to make a dry erase board. I decided it would be the perfect answer to helping me keep track of my priorities each day.

In the project, I used a "glossy" kitchen tile, Faith*Love*Hope*Life Décor Elements (small) in Chocolate Chip, Felt Fusion Flowers, vanilla brad, Designer Paper (to wrap pen), Pretty in Pink Taffeta ribbon, dry erase pen and pop-up glue dot to attach felt fusion flower and pen bracket.

Note:  When a demonstrator reaches certain levels of accomplishment in their business, Stampin' Up! rewards them with a personal Service Account Manager (SAM) to assist with any problems you may be experiencing, to help you set and reach goals, to motivate and inspire you, to help you track your progress...just like having a personal assistant...a great perc in any business.    

Designer Paper Coordinating Color Chart

When I'm demonstrating a project, I often hear my customers say "I would have never put those two colors together but they look great".  I'm a little "color challenged" but Stampin' Up! Designer Paper has come to my rescue so many times.  If you are are trying to design a project and you are undecided on what combination of colors to use, just grab a piece of Designer Paper and try the colors in the pattern. 

To make it easier, I have uploaded a chart in the "LINKS" section in the left hand column titled "Designer Paper Color Coordinating Chart".  It lists all the Designer Paper found in the Spring Summer 2009 Catalog and the color of cardstock or stamp set that coordinates with it. (Click HERE to view.)

COORDINATION is one of the VALUES that I love about Stampin' UP! Product - Our Designer Papers are designed to coordinate with our In Color Cardstock & Inks and our 48 Color cardstock & Inks. Stampin' UP! has an entire line of embellishments that make it easy to have a designer look - ribbon, brads, glitter, flowers and more. No need to run all over town any more or visit 5 different online scrapbook stores to find everything in one place. Thanks Stampin' UP!

Don't forget for the month of May, buy 3 packs of Designer Paper or textured card stock and get 1 free!

May is National Scrapbooking Month

May is National Scrapbooking Month and to celebrate Stampin' Up! has some exciting offers for you!  

  

        Enjoy 20% OFF the Jumble Alphabet...a sneak peak stamp set to be offered in the Fall/Winter Idea Book and Catalog but available during the month of May at 20% off.

ALSO

Buy THREE packs of Designer Paper or 12" x 12" textured cardstock and get ONE FREE!  You can even mix and match packages and choose the most expensive one for your FREE choice!!

Place your orders online through my website HERE or email your order to www.oh2bstampin.com and I can place them for you.  If you place the order online, click in the Special Offers section when you check out to choose your free pack of paper.