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Are You Ready for Some Deals?

 

Here are this week's deals from Stampin' Up...remember these change every Tuesday.  To check them out each week, just go to my ONLINE STORE and look for the link "Weekly Deals" in the left column.  

 

Please note that weekly deals will be offered while supplies last! The discount will appear in your shopping bag when you check out.  To enjoy the discount on these great products, go to my ONLINE STORE to order.

At a Stampin' Up! conference that I recently attended, our keynote speaker, Jason Wright, reminded us (in a very emotional and heart touching presentation) of the importance of telling loved ones in a handwritten letter or card what they mean to you.  With the introduction of email into our lives, we seldom find those heartfelt notes and love letters in our mail box anymore.  But doesn't it make you feel special when it happens??

 

Jason's message really resonated with me for several reasons, and when I saw this stamp set,  I knew it was the perfect set to help me express my love to those special people in my life. 

 

Can you see yourself using this stamp set to send your own messages of love?  If you would like to add this to your stamp collection, you can order it HERE.  Just enter item #140594 in the search box to locate it. 

 

Big Day Stamp Set (Item 139109) and Stampin' Blendabilities Markers

Make a big birthday splash with the Big Day Stamp Set. Create professional-looking cards for special birthday recipients through the magic of a stamp and our easy-to-use Stampin' Blendabilities Markers.

For an especially trendy look, use the Big Day Stamp Set with some Chalkboard Paper and chalk ink. The possibilities are endless!
Stampin' Blendabilities Markers make coloring and blending easy but it will look like you spent hours! Each alcohol ink assortment includes three markers: a light, medium, and dark shade for perfect blending and shading. With 12 assortments to choose from, the only hard part about Stampin' Blendabilities is choosing which ones to use!

 

I'M IN LOVE!                            

Without a doubt, the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Die (item #137547) is one of my favs in the Occasions Catalog.  Now I know exactly what I'm going to do with all my leftover Designer Series Paper!

 

It's the perfect size to tuck a greeting inside, a gift card or a few Ghiradelli Chocolates!  I love how the star punch was used on the front of the bag so that you could see the card front inside.

 

If you are in love too, you can place your order for this item at my ONLINE STORE open 24/7 for your convenience.

 

 

Prepare to Be Inspired!

  

Prepare to be inspired!  I have posted approximately 100 photos of awesome samples that were on display at the 2015 Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference that I recently attended in Orlando, Florida.

 

You can check them out on my Facebook Page by CLICKING HERE!  (I hope you'll like my Facebook page and come back to visit often.) 

 

Several of the product boards highlight the newest kits that have been added to our product line to help make your stamping endeavors simple, quick and fun.  The product board below highlights the Perpetual Calendar Project Kit that can help you keep track of birthdays and anniversaries.  So cute and practical!  I don't know about you but I can always use a little help in when it comes to remembering anything...not just special events!

 

 

Would you like to join the Stampin' Up! fun?  The events are awesome and full of laughter, learning and lots of excitement.  If you join the Stampin' Up! family between now and March 30, 2015, you can choose product from any current catalog totaling $125 but you only have to pay $99 and shipping is included!  And during this special promotion, you can choose between two options to have a fun stamping kit of your choice added to your Starter Kit at no additional cost!  I love my job, and when you become part of the Stampin' Up! family, you can too!

 

If you are interested, CLICK HERE to learn more.  If you would like to take advantage of this offer, make a note of the items you would like to choose for your Starter kit (if you don't have a catalog, there is a link to all current catalogs left column) and then CLICK HERE to order your kit.  To view and choose your stamping kit options, CLICK HERE.

 

Streaming Live Event from Stampin' Up!

 

Have you ever wished you could stamp with the folks at Stampin' Up!'s home office? Your wish is granted--and your opportunity is coming soon! Here's the basic rundown.

Who: You!

What: This is a live, streaming event where we will stamp with the All Wrapped Up Bundle on page 6 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure. 

  a. Order a bundle for each person who will be attending in time to have it at the event.  (See item #'s for clear mount or wood below.)
  b.Our projects will also feature the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper, so you may want to order that as the free Sale-A-Bration product. 
  c. Then choose your preferred device--computer, tablet, smart phone, or even hook up your computer to your TV*--and tune in to learn some fun new things to do with the bundle!

 

When: March 26, 2014 at 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM or 11:00 PM (all times MT). We'll demonstrate the same projects each time, so choose the one that's best for you.

Where:  You don't even have to leave home. 

Choose a convenient time and come to 

http://www.youtube.com/stampinupvideo

Be prepared to stamp! We'll also award door prizes to random participants.

Why: So many occasions are coming--Easter, Mother's Day, graduations, and more--and we want to help you be ready.

Hope you can make it. We'd love to have you join us! 

ORDER YOUR BUNDLE now so that it arrives in time to stamp along. Select Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper as your free Sale-a-Bration selection to be able to duplicate  many of the great projects.

    

Your Bundle Choices:

 

Clear Mount (#135340)  or   

Wood Mount (#135339 

and Sweet Sorbet  Designer Paper (FREE) # 133521

 

CLICK HERE to place your order and use Hostess Code #KWVJ764S in the lower left corner of your order form.

 

THIS IS GOING TO BE SO FUN!!!

 

       

Stampin' Up! Convention Streaming LIVE

In the past, I have tried to share the excitement and energy that defines a Stampin' Up! Convention to my friends and customers but it just isn't possible.  Well on July 18th at 7:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time, you will be able to see for yourself as Stampin' Up streams the 2013 Convention LIVE from Salt Lake City, Utah. 

Come and join in on the CRAZY, AWESOME FUN!!  

If the above date and time has passed, you can still CLICK HERE or on the link above to see the recording.

If you decide you'd like to attend in person next year, just shoot me an email or leave me a comment and I'll tell you how easy it is to make that possible!

Be sure to CLICK HERE to see details on a new Demonstrator Special going on through August 31st.

P.S.  I watched the live stream and it was great, but I have to admit, it just didn't compare to being there.  The energy you feel when sitting in the midst of 5,500 ladies who all love the same thing you do and who are all excited about the same thing you are is undescribable and doesn't begin to present itself in the live stream.

 

Convention Classes Rocked!

 This is probably the longest post I have ever written but it details the fun I had at the 2012 Stampin' Up Convention.  As an attendee, I was challenged to write about all the classes I attended and by doing so would be given the oppportunity to win a free stamp set of my choice so here goes....

If you've been reading my blog over the last few days, you know that I just returned from the Stampin' Up Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Yesterday I blogged about my 5 Favorite Things about Convention.  One thing I didn't mention was the fun I had listening to Jason Ryan Dorsey, our guest speaker.  If you ever get a chance to hear him, don't miss it.  He was extremely informative, creative and engaging and has actually helped me understand why I don't always understand my kids!

I also didn't mention in yesterday's blog post that I was able to attend six classes where I learned too many things to mention but I'll tell you about a few.

 I attended Carrie Cudney's class titled "I Am Open For Business" where she encouraged us to try new things and shared some fun ideas that several successful demonstrators are doing.  Some of her advise was to be patient, to be authentic and to be consistent. 

Shannon West taught a class titled "I Am Having Fun".  I took this class to learn how to bring more fun to my workshops...because girls just want to have fun!!  Right??

My favorite class was "I Am Savvy" where I learned how to make "die for" projects that all of my customers are going to fall in love with.  The presentations were made by fellow demonstrators, Meg Wheeler, Dawn Griffith and Laura Milligan and included projects featuring our fabric and some of our newest products.  Thanks to Donna Griffith for getting these ladies together for this class.

Pam Morgan presented the class titled "I Am Making Money".  Who wouldn't want to take that class??  She helped us to see how we could take advantage of all that Stampin' Up has to offer. 

  Holly Linford did an excellent job of introducing us to the new My Digital Studio 2 (MDS2) which is an amazing Digital Designing product featuring 75 new features.  My favorite new feature is coloring stamp sets several different colors.  You have to see this to believe it...call me to set up an appointment to see this program in action and ask me about the FREE 30-day trial.  Thanks Holly for your "I Am Digital" class...it was great! 

Emily Montoya taught a class titled "I Am Reaching Out" which was very informative.  She gave us advise on how to share the fun of Stampin' Up with younger generations.  I am looking forward to using this new information! 

Another of my favorite classes was titled "I Am Doing Business My Way".  Bonnie Thurber introduced us to two demonstrators who each share Stampin' Up with their customers using different formats such as Stampers Clubs and Private Classes.  Both of these ladies were so informative. 

I currently have two Stampers Club that meet once a month at my home...one daytime and one evening class.  If you are local and interested in joining fellow stampers, I do have two openings at the time of this post.  I also offer Private Classes in my home or yours.  I also offer Designs at your Doorstep which is a long distance club.  Let me know you would like more information about the services I offer.

When I joined Stampin' Up nine years ago, I was only interested in the discount given to demonstrators but over time, I couldn't help sharing the opportunity with others.  Now I have a team of demonstrators that have joined me and I am always trying to learn how to be a better team leader.  With that in mind, I couldn't pass up the class taught by Brian Pilling titled "I am a Leader".   In his class, I learned that I need to model behavior that will help make my team successful.  He used the following quote to explain..."Example is not the main thing, it is the only thing."

Well hopefully that might help you have a little insight into what Stampin' Up Convention is all about...fun, friends, inspiration, creativity and learning.  One thing I have to say before I end my Convention posts is that no words can explain the phenomena called Convention...you have to see it to believe it!  Join me next year for the 25th Anniversary and see for yourself!

 

 

 

More Convention Fun

I am excited to share the highlights of my Stampin' Up! Convention Fun.  It's hard to choose my favorite part of Convention because it was all so awesome but here's my Top Five...

The Stampin' Up staff works so hard to support us and I am very thankful to each of them.  When Convention opened with this Lip Dub where so many of them, including Shelli Gardner, the CEO and Founder, took part, I was blown away.  It is so fun to watch...I keep playing it over and over.

 

The Product Displays in the Gathering Place were beautiful.  Below you will find one of the new Product Suites called Birds of a Feather.  See more of these products on catalog page 88 & 89.  The entire suite is available on DVD as Digital content.  (If you love Digital Designing, ask me about MDS 2!)

 The projects shared by stage presenters were over the top phenomenal but very hard to get good pictures of due to the big screen projections and low lighting.  Shelli Gardner shared a Vintage Memory book that she was creating using a discarded antique book.  The heart you see in the photo is made from our new Core'dinations cardstock which is perfect for distressing. 

The Awards Ceremony is always so inspiring especially when I can watch some of my closest friends get their moment in the spotlight for all of their hard work.  Above are two of my best friends, Rachel Tessman and Kathy Hamrick receiving recognition for their sales.

No Stampin' Up event is complete without having some fun photo op time with my Remarkable Stampin' Up family.  We had just enjoyed a great dinner at the Blue Iguana (Salt Lake City, Utah) when we found this cool park where the plastic pipes could be bent in all directions.  We never pass up an opportunity to get silly!  (I'm in the 2nd row just behind Kathy who is sitting to the far right.)

Below you will find just a few of the projects that were made by some of the most creative demonstrators EVER!!  One of the best parts of Convention is checking out the display boards for ideas and inspiration that I can bring home and share with my customers and swapping cards with other Convention attendees.  Here are some of the samples I enjoyed.

 

 

I know this post was long but hopefully you enjoyed it.  I know you didn't realize how much fun you were missing!  If you want to join me next year for the big 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, I would love to tell you how you can make that happen.  As a bonus, when you join in August, you will receive a free gift from Stampin' Up, so shoot me an email if you want to know more!

 I will be sharing some of the fun I had in my Break Out classes in tomorrow's post so check back soon!

 

Stampin' Up! Convention 2012

 

If I had to list all the things I loved about the Stampin' Up Convention 2012, I would break the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest blog post ever!!  It was the coolest event!

The displays were awesome and I want to share some of my favorites with you...they are so stinkin' cute!!  Post a comment and let me know which one is your favorite!

 

 That's all for today...but I have a few more to post so check back!

I Am Ecstatic and Exhausted!

Wow!!  I just returned from the Stampin' Up Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah and what fun!  The slogan this year was "I am___" and I can easily fill in the blank...I am ecstatic and exhausted!! 

 

I had so much fun connecting with my Stampin' Up friends, seeing all the displays using our new product, learning about the newest trends, sharing in the joy of seeing my friends walk the stage for their achievements and so much more! 

I even got to walk the stage myself this year for my achievement in Leadership as well as reaching $100,000 career sales.

There is no way I could tell you all the exciting things I experienced in one blog post so check back over the next few weeks to see more.  For now, I want to thank Stampin' Up for all the free goodies they showered me with.  I received SIX FREE stamp sets, 3 goodie bags filled with ribbon, jewel rhinestones and Dahlia flower embellishments in our new In Colors...oh and did I mention the beautiful bag they gave me to carry everything in???

Fun at the Leadership Conference

 
 

Leadership was so much fun this year!  Here are just some of the Remarkable Stampers Team which I am a part of...that's me 3rd from the right on the back row. 

 
 This is a picture of me with two of my Stampin' Up BFF's, Jill Hilliard and Maria Pane.  They are both such sweethearts and a huge inspiration to me.  One of the best benefits of being a demonstrator is the relationships I've made with my customers and other demonstrators...we are all crazy about STAMPING!

At the Manager's Reception on Wednesday night, we all enjoyed a night out on the town listening to Country Music and line dancing to our hearts content at the Wildhorse Saloon...I forgot to mention the Conference was in Nashville, Tennessee.  That's me...2nd from the left.  Stampin' Up gave us all cowboy hats to wear to the celebration.

   

We also received a FREE stamp set that will be featured in our next new catalog release in July...sorry I can't show it but I'll give you a hint...everyone who travels or scrapbooks will go nuts over it! 

Stampin' Up is always so generous to their demonstators and this year we got so many awesome gifts. My favorite, and by far the most exciting at Leadership, was the Starter Kit they gave each of us to give away to someone we felt would benefit from and enjoy having their own Stampin' Up business.   I'll never forget the look on 1,000 fellow demonstrators just seconds after they announcement was made...we were all speechless.  To the best of my knowledge, this was a first!

Welcome to my newest team member, the recipient of my complimentary Starter Kit, Laurie Morris!  She is so excited for the opportunity and I am excited for her.

 

Stampin' Up Comes to Baltimore

 

 

On October 1st and 2nd, Stampin' Up invited all demonstrators and their guests to attend an event to be held in Baltimore, Maryland.  I made sure I registered as soon as possible so I wouldn't miss the fun.  A few of my MAD Stampers Team went with me and we met up with several ladies that are in another group we are a part of ...the Remarkable Stampers.  These ladies know how to have a great time and Stampin' Up provided the perfect opportunity to do so.  Approximately 400 demonstrators and guests were in attendance.

I learned several new stamping techniques and saw hundreds of samples that gave me new ideas for  projects to share with my customers.  Here are a few of my favorites.

 

 

 

My absolute favorite is below.  This card also won First Prize in the Swap Contest.   All the demonstrators bring cards to swap and this year Stampin' Up posted them on display boards at the event so we could vote on them.

 

And to end this wonderful day, my teammates and I went to enjoy dinner at the Cheescake Factory at the Inner Harbor.  By this time the batteries in my camera were dead!!  So no pictures of that yummy cheesecake...you'll have to use your imaginations! 

Does this event look like something you would enjoy?  Are you looking for a fun way to make some extra cash?   Or are you already a stamping enthusiast and would just like to get a discount on the product you buy?   My email address is carolyn@oh2bstampin.com.    Contact me and ask me how you can join my team.  I've been a demonstrator for 7 years and have loved every minute of it...You can too!!

Thanks Stampin' Up for sponsoring this really fun event.  We had soooo much FUN!