Be a BIG SHOT!!!

Join my team by October 31 and receive a FREE Big Shot or $125 worth of product of your choice!  What is not to love about this great promotion and this great company!

Also, why not dress up your holiday baking with these awesome new Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps?  They are $20.95 for 3 prints and the wooden handle and they even come with 2 recipes.  Order yours today!

I'd Love to Have You!

Everything is more fun when you are surrounded by great friends! Stamping is no exception--it's an art, a creative outlet, and a fun way to bring people together. Now, it's easier than ever to participate in Stampin' Up's +One Campaign and get friends stamping with you because both you and I will each get a free Christmas Keepsake Box project kit--a $50 value--to work on together (if you choose, or you are welcome to do it in the comfort of your own home in your Pj's if you'd like:) This project kit isn't offered anywhere else, so be sure to take advantage of this special offer.

With the $119 Starter Kit, it's a great time to take advantage and get ahold of a Kit--valued at more than $200--which is full of product favourites, including items from the brand-new Idea Book & Catalogue.

Here are some of the great perks of becoming a demonstrator, like:

• A 20% product discount!
• A free monthly issue of Stampin' Success, Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine!
• Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
• Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
• Regular get-togethers to stamp!
• Free access to a community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!

In addition, you will be eligible for TWO FREE months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS)--including your own business website and Online Store, access to a blog, calendar, a monthly e-newsletter, project gallery, and e-cards--if you sign up within 21 days of becoming a demonstrator.

The Christmas Keepsake Box Project Kit--a $50 value--contains the following products (quantities are 1 unless otherwise noted):

• Pines & Poinsettias Set *(wood-mount)
• Keepsake box
• Scallop borders (cut from Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die)
  • First Edition Designer Series Paper (3)
  • Holly Berry Designer Series Paper (6)
• First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper strip (2)
• Holly Berry Designer Series Paper piece*
• Real Red Top Note (cut from Top Note Bigz Die)
• Real Red Decorative Label (cut from Matchbook Bigz XL Die)
• Wild Wasabi Card Stock strips (3)
• Naturals Ivory Card Stock piece
• Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric*
• Real Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
• Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim
• Linen Thread
• Champagne Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter
• Vanilla Pearl 1/2" Simply Adorned Bauble
• Pearl Basic Jewels (1 pkg.)
• Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons*
  • Large Wild Wasabi
  • Small Real Red
• Mini Vintage Tags

Here is video of Shelli Gardner, CEO and founder of Stampin' Up! showing the real keepsake box.  Please note that the kit in Canada is $119.  Contact me today to join my Dare to Stamp team and have lots of fun!

Punch Bunch

At my downline meeting Friday night, we made 3 3"x3" notecards using the Sale-a-Bration stamp set Punch Bunch.  We also used the level 1 hostess paper pack as the accent.  These are cute little cards and would make a nice gift for someone.

The colours used are Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Poppy Parade, and Tempting Turquoise.



Great Night

Last night I hosted my Dare to Stamp team meeting.  There were 8 of us total and we had fun, at least I hope the other 7 had fun!!!  I shared some business info with everyone first, showed a video of highlights from last years convention with the hopes that some will join me this year and then we stamped and snacked!

These are the litle treats I gave everyone.  I used Stampin' Up!'s smallest cello bag and then filled them with red treats.  I cut a Real Red top note from the Big Shot and scored it in half.  I punched out the leaf from the Bird punch and the Owl from the Owl punch.  I added googly eyes and punched a small heart from the awesome glimmer paper. 
I will share our other projects later but in the meantime, here are stampers at work!!

If you want in on the fun, why not join my team and now is especially great because during Sale-a-Bration, you will receive 15% off the starter kit as well as a $60 product bonus!!

Sale-a-Bration Part 2: Become a Demonstrator

It is hard for me to believe that I have been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for almost 5 years.  I have loved every minute of it and have made some great friends from it.  I have been to 2 Conventions and 1 Leadership and many stamping days.  I look forward to what Stampin' Up! has to offer me in the future. 
I have always been a crafty person and in September of 2005, I attended my first Stampin' Up! workshop.  From there, I was hooked.  I booked my own workshop for February 2006 and attended a few classes and an open house.  I decided at the open house that I wanted to be a demonstrator.  I have met many people who I am happy to call my friends now and I really love sharing what I do and showing people how they can create handmade 'things' and that it isn't really that hard!!! 
During Sale-a-Bration, Stampin' Up! is offering a special on the starter kit to become a demonstrator.  The kit is 15% off ($182.50) and you get a special bundle worth $60 that is somewhat customizable.  I have recently grown my Dare to Stamp team and I know that we would love to have you join us.  If you are interested in attending a team meeting, I have one coming up on February 4 and would love to have you join us.  Just let me know.  If there is anything I can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Help Wanted!

I had a great time at Leadership in Nashville.  The days were jam-packed and I didn't have a chance to post while I was gone.  I am still working on digesting all the ideas and information I got from being there.  I was especially excited to be able to attend the Manager's Reception on Wednesday night.  Stampin' Up! keeps it a surprise and only eligible demonstrators can attend.  We all loaded onto busses and arrived at the Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville.  There we had a buffet, had line dancing lessons, and were entertained by some great country singers. 

One of the most exciting things that we were given was a FREE starter kit to give to someone by this Friday.  This is $400 worth of product.  I would like to offer it to someone who  has the intention of really giving an hoest attempt at being a demonstrator.  Contact me for more info and do it quick!! 

This is on sale!!!

Stampin' Up!'s Online Spectacular is still going on and there are some great deals. As I was looking through the pdf file again, I saw that the Scallop Trim Border Punch is on sale.  Regular price is $22.95 and the sale price is only $16.07.  That is 30% off!!!  There are loads of things for the Big Shot on sale and My Digital Studio software is 50% off!  Now is the time to check out the list and send me your order.  I can bundle them together and you will even get free shipping.  I will be placing an order on Monday so be sure to let me know by then.

If you would like to get an extra 20% off the price of all items in the Online Spectacular sale, then just sign up to purchase the kit that is on sale right now for $107.50.  Let me know if you are interested and I will give you more details.

Online Spectacular

Stampin' Up! has just posted an awesome sale.  There are bundles, decor elements, Big Shot dies, ribbon, brads, stamps etc.  Some things are 50% off!!!!  Click here to view the pdf.

If you are a loca customer and would like to place an order you will not only get these amazing prices but you are eligible for free shipping as well.  You can also place an order online and if it is $200 then you will get free shipping also.

These deals only last until November 30 so get looking through your catalogue!!!

Also remember that if you sign up to join my team, you can take advantage of these deals and you will also get an additional 20% off!!!  The starter kit is half price right now so just sign up!!!  I can help you with all the details.

Because I Care

This was a card that I had made as part of the shoebox swap at the Friday night event of the Hamilton Regional.  I recently gave it to a friend.  The cardstock colours are Marina Mist and Whisper White.  The set is called Because I Care and it is a level 1 hostess set.

Remember that the half price starter kit special is still on.  I would love to have you join my team or you can just order the kit for your own use.  Come join us at my Dare to Stamp group!

Tonight

Tonight is my Customer Appreciation Event.  Come on over anytime between 7-10pm.  There will be snacks and make 'n takes as well as a chance to spin the prize wheel.  You can also check out my sample board and see what is included in the Starter Kit that Stampin' Up! is having a half price sale on right now!!!  I look forward to seeing you.

Gift Card Holder

This is the final project we did last week at my monthly stamp night.  It is a very useful item especially with Christmas coming.

It is a very cute gift card holder.  We used the Jolly Holiday dsp from the main catalogue as well as Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler cardstock.  The image on the front is from the Tags Til Christmas set in the Holiday Mini.

Today is the day to order the awesome starter kit deal.  Even if you have no interest in becoming a demonstrator, the kit is still an awesome deal and you can order it and then do nothing more.  Click here to read a flyer that shows how great of a deal it really is!!!

WOW: Half Price Starter Kit!!!!

Well, Stampin' Up! has done it again! What do you call it when you get over $375 in crafting and business supplies for only $107.50? You can call it an amazing deal, but we're calling it an amazing opportunity! From November 15-30, you can purchase either our Standard or Digital+ Starter Kits at 50 percent off the regular retail price of $215 (plus free shipping!), and enjoy these great benefits as a Stampin' Up!® demonstrator.


(Food for thought: If you've ever toyed with purchasing My Digital Studio, the starter kit is actually CHEAPER than the program itself!!! How amazing is that??? And if you love MDS, each $1.25 download (or more) and all your printing go toward your quarterly minimums!)

THIS IRRESISTIBLE OFFER IS ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2010, SO CONTACT ME BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!

If you decide you'd like to give this a try, there is no obligation! You can simply enjoy the amazing products at a HUGELY reduced rate and never do anything beyond this. You can make personal purchases and enjoy the constant 20% discount (and 30% off your first order!). You can give the business opportunity a shot and earn a bit of extra income to help cover your purchases. Or you can give it your all and make this a full time business. Stampin' Up! has room for ALL kinds of demonstrators!

You may be asking yourself, what are some of the benefits to being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Here are just a few of the many perks:
· Earn additional income while sharing creativity.
· Make new and lasting friendships.
· Enjoy access to nearly unlimited creative ideas.
· Receive a free subscription to an exclusive monthly magazine.
· Receive two free months subscription to your own business website.
· Opportunity to earn free products and incentive trips.

You may also be wondering, what does it take to remain a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. If you decide to join our team and it isn't for you, no big deal! You'll never have to have anything sent back, or return anything or pay anything! After you "drop" you simply won't get access to the Stampin' Up! website and you'll no longer get the magazines mailed to you:) So, here's what it takes:
•You have to sell (or buy:) $400 per quarter. This can be done in one order or a 100! If you're considering this, $400 is typically one workshop or one class every three months!
•Your first quarter doesn't end until March (which means you have about 4 months to reach this minimum!)
•Signing up now will allow you to partake in the Sale-a-bration perks of being a demonstrator....who doesn't love free stamps!!!
•Signing up now also allows you to participate in the preorder of our next mini catalogue and Sale-a-bration preorders!!!

I encourage you to take advantage of this never before seen special.  You can sign up anytime beginning November 15 by going to my website and clicking 'join now'.  My password is stampinshilo.  If you want to chat more, then feel free to call or email me. 

Peaceful Season

This was one of my favourite swap cards that I received at Regionals a couple of weeks ago.  It uses the Level 2 hostess set in the Holiday Mini called Peaceful Season.  If you would like to get this set, contact me to book your workshop now.

I would like to give a shout-out to my newest team member!  Because she signed up, I am now a Senior Consultant and I am able to give our team a name except I am struggling with a fun and creative name.  If you think you have a name for us, send me an email and if I use your suggestion, I will give you a gift!
Have a great Friday.

And if that wasn't enough...

Stampin' Up! has set a goal to recruit 10000 demonstrators in 2010 and I sure would love to help with this goal.  Stampin' Up! has announced some great incentives to get more demonstrators and I am happy to share them with you.  This is the best time to join because they are pulling out all the stops for new recruits and demonstrators who have people join their team.
Announced while I was at the Regional, Stampin' Up! will give you a free stamp set called "Eat Chocolate".  Now you won't find this in your current catalogue because this set will be from the Occasions Mini which comes out next year! (Shh...here are some samples from the boards at Regional of the new set)

Also, Stampin' Up! is still offering new demos the fabulous Greenhouse Gala craft tote.  It holds lots of supplies including 12x12 cardstock and is very stylish and practical.
I would LOVE to have you join my team.  I will help you get started in your new hobby or business by providing you with training and inspiration as well as motivation when you need it.  To discuss this opportunity more, contact me today!