Category Archives: Demonstrator/Business Opp.

Getting Ready for Convention!

The time is getting really close now for the fantastic Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City, and as usual, I am rushing to get some swaps made.  It seems like this year they are giving us hints of what new, extra things might be going on at Convention so it is getting very exciting!  You can't imagine how much fun it is to be there until you actually get to attend a Stampin' Up! Convention….so if you want to be in on the fun, you should sign up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator so you can attend next year!

Here are some pieces for one of my swaps!  I decided to CASE (copy) myself for this one although I am making it a little plainer for swapping…and to save myself time!  But you can always take a simple card and jazz it up a little if you want, especially now that Stampin' Up! has some BLING!  Be sure to check out the half-back rhinestones and pearls with adhesive on the back.  They are on page 188 of the Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

Swappieces 

If you need some cool stamping supplies, be sure to check out the Stampin' Up! Store!

 

Be a Stampin’ Up! Demo! New Options July 1st!

During the month of July, any former Stampin' Up! demonstrators who resigned on or before March 31, 2010 can rejoin Stampin' Up! for only $35! Stampin' Up! will send an email or postcard during the first week of July to those who left over the past three years, but if you left earlier than that, you are also eligible.  You will need to purchase the Rejoin Starter Kit and complete a new Demonstrator application and agreement, which must be submitted by mail.  There are no Stampin' Up! products included, just what you need to get your business back up and running.

The Rejoin Starter Kit Contains:

  • 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
  • 2010 Summer Mini Catalog (8)
  • Guest invitation postcards (100)
  • Customer order forms (50)
  • 2010-2011 Definitely Decorative catalog (1)
  • Celebrando Creatividad (1)
  • Two months free Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) subscription

If this interests you, please contact me and I can send you the form you will need, available July 1st.

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If you would like to be a new Stampin' Up! Demonstrator with the Standard Starter Kit beginning July 1st, the Starter Kit has been revamped in the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog and the price changed to $175!

The changes include:

Getting Started Colors included.

Clear-mount stamp set and block

Designer Series Paper Pack

Satin Ribbon

More substitution options in your kit

Two add-ons:  Stampin' Memories and Definitely Decorative

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The Digital+ Starter Kit is also being continued since it has been such a success…..so if you are more into the digital side of papercrafting, this kit might interest you, also for only $175.


If you have any questions about joining Stampin' Up! please email me at KSFontinelle@gmail.com and I can answer, or we can get in touch and talk about it more.  This will be a terrific opportunity to start your own business and make a little money while having so much fun at your job!

And in the meantime, for another couple days until June 30th, you can get in on the action right away with the $99 Mini Starter Kit!!


Please think about joining Stampin' Up!  You'll be glad you did!


   

Going to the Stampin’ Up! Convention!!

Finally made the decision to attend the annual Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City in July!  It will be fabulous, I'm sure!  So many ladies to talk with about stamping, display boards of the best samples and creative ideas, "getting to know" the Stampin' Up! employees on stage as they do their presentations, which are always fun and creative….love it when some of them even sing after their presentation!  It will be several days of fun, fun, fun!  You should become a demo and come along next year!  Get the Mini Starter Kit now for only $99!  Check my site at www.karenfontinelle.stampinup.net!

(I'm on a hotel computer so that's all I can post at the moment!)

Start Your Own Stamping Business for Only $99!

If you've ever wanted to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and have your own business either for a little extra cash to pay some bills or to build it big and earn money and rewards, this is a great chance to start for only $99.  This is a special Mini Starter Kit, good only until June 30, 2010.  The items included in the kit are recommended, but you can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value if you would like.

MiniStarterKitFlyer 

 

Look it over and if you are interested and have questions, please let me know! Email me or leave a comment and I'll get back to you!  You'll be a demonstrator in minutes if you sign up online on my website!

A Tip for Your Stamp Sets

This is what I try to do every time I mount a new stamp set…at least the wood-mount ones now (I should clarify, now that Stampin' Up! also has the clear-mount).

  • Cut a piece of scrap computer paper to fit inside the bottom of your stamp case.  I usually place the case on the piece of paper and roughly trace around the case and roughly cut out…no exacting measurements or anything!
  • After I have my stamps mounted, I stamp each one on this scrap of paper to put inside the stamp case.  This way I know what stamps belong with the set AND in the rare instance (it has happened once or twice) that there is a little imperfection in the rubber, I will notice it right away and can contact Stampin' Up!
  • If I wanted (or took the time) to be super-organized I would also stamp the set on a full sheet of paper and put it in a notebook to keep track of what stamp sets I own. But I don't do that yet!

Stamp Case Index 

When you do this, you know immediately which stamps belong in that set and if you have them all.  There are many ways people organize their stamps and supplies, but this works for me!

For the clear-mount stamps, I save the rubber in which the die-cut stamps come, and after mounting the label on each stamp, I replace it in that piece of rubber.  That way, again, I can see at a glance if a stamp is missing.

And if you want to know, this is a beautiful new Stampin' Up! Hostess set, Because I Care, in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog coming out July 1st!

If you were a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, you could have preordered some of the new products and have them in your hands a month early!  You still could!

$99 Mini Starter Kit Promotion

June 1st! It’s Here! Last Chance Lists!

Today is the day everyone looks forward to with guarded anticipation (to see the lists!), with anxiety (what are they going to retire?), with disappointment (oh no, not my favorite set….how could they?!) and wonderful excitement (because with the retirement lists means a new catalog is just around the corner!)!

  • Stampin' Up! is offering a $99 Starter Kit Promotion!!!

For just $99 you can become a demo in minutes (on my website!) and start your own Stampin' Up! business!  Where else can you start you own business for only $99?!  It would be fun to have you on my team!  Email me!

The Mini Starter Kit—valued at over $180—contains the items listed below; while all items are recommended, you can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

  • Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount)
  • I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount)
  • Clear-Mount Block C
  • Homemade single stamp*
  • Whisper White card stock (8-1/2” x 11”)
  • Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2” x 11”)*
  • Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad*
  • Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Basic Black 1/8” taffeta ribbon*
  • Color Coach*
  • SNAIL Adhesive

*Sneak peek items!

The Mini Starter Kit also includes the same business supplies that are in the standard Starter Kit. Plus, new demonstrator who join Stampin’ Up! in June, you will receive a free box of 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogs during the first part of July!


  • Retiring Stamps 2010


  Retiring Stamps 2010 

 Click on the list above to go to the real list!


  • Retiring Accessories, Decor Elements

Go HERE to see everything at my Online Store on my Demo Website!  It's the easiest way!!  Some are even discounted!!  You won't want to miss those!


Grab your cup of coffee or Coke and check everything over!  Then contact me ( KSFontinelle@gmail.com)  with any questions or go ahead and place your order.  Be sure you are on MY website, not the general Stampin' Up! one, so you get the best pricing and shipping!

May Promotions at Stampin’ Up!

Stampin' Up! in recent years often has LOTS going on and that's what keeps life exciting! But that also means all good things must come to an end….usually at the end of a month. Can you believe the last day of May is next Monday?!  And since that weekend is Memorial Day weekend and you might have plans (even if plans just to relax!), you might want to check over the Stampin' Up! specials and things going on right away before Friday!

Best Thing:

Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!  Have as much fun as I do being a part of this great company!  They just improved their "Career Plan".  There's still time to sign up for the fabulous Stampin' Up! Convention in July in Salt Lake City if you want to jump in with both feet!  And if you want to really make this a business and work hard, you could earn a free incentive trip to Disney World, which, knowing Stampin' Up!, won't be your ordinary trip to Disney World. They make everything extra-special.  Don't wait another day!  Be ready for the new catalog in July and as a demo take advantage of preordering new merchandise in June!!

Go to my website HERE, watch the video, read the information, then click the "JOIN NOW" button on the left and start the sign-up process.  You will need my password:  karenstamps  Just choose which Starter Kit would suit you the best….the regular one or the Digital+ Starter Kit with the new My Digital Studio software.

You can be a demo in minutes and with your new demo number can sign in to the Stampin' Up! website right away and start exploring!  And of course I am available to help you along the way.

To help you get started, Stampin' Up! is offering these two free DVDs full of presentations of various stamping techniques.  Offer ends May 31st.

Free Technique DVDs Special Offer

From April 1-May 31, join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator and receive two FREE technique DVDs.

Free Technique DVD Details

Description

Retail Value

Workshop Wow DVD 2008-2009 (140 min.)
Includes 19 demonstrator presentations of “WOW” techniques.
$24.95
Workshop Wow 2007-2008 DVD (117 min.)
Includes 18 demonstrator presentations of “WOW” techniques for use in preparing for workshops.
$17.47
Total value for over 250 minutes of stamping and paper crafting ideas! $42.42

*DVDs are in English only

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.  I'd be happy to answer your questions!

Great Scrapbooking Ideas

To get National Scrapbooking Month started off right, Stampin' Up! has a video with Carrie Cudney for you to view.  It features some of the new products in the Summer Mini Catalog and some ways to use the free Designer Brads you can receive by purchasing select stamp sets in the Stampin' Up! Scrapbooking Month Promotion.  We always enjoy seeing Carrie Cudney present at Convention or Regionals or in online videos and see her wonderful ideas.  Hope you enjoy it, too!  Just click on the photo below to go to the video on the Stampin' Up! website.

Stampin' Up! National Scrapbooking Promotion 

 Copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2010

After you watch the video, if you would like to order any of the items in the new Summer Mini and get an early start on the new products just go shop at my Online Store or contact me if you like.  And if you would like to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and start your own business, let me know and I can tell you how easy it is to sign up and what you will receive!

Wish You Were on a Free Cruise…..and Stamping??

If you ever thought it would be wonderful to go on a Caribbean cruise on a beautiful ship and take a guest…..all for free……would you believe it could really happen??  Well, it really can happen as hundreds of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators would testify this week…..because all those who earned the Stampin' Up! Incentive Trip are on a Royal Caribbean Adventures of the Seas ship right now sailing to Barbados….and then St. Lucia….and several other islands before returning to San Juan, Puerto Rico after a week's cruise.  They all worked very hard in their Stampin' Up! businesses to earn this trip, but many of them say if they could do it, anyone could do it.  It's a matter of setting goals and working hard to achieve them.  And it is not "just a cruise"…..Stampin' Up! always does things right with a gifts, prizes, parties, not to mention stamping!

So if you would like to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and possibly work toward a future cruise or incentive trip, this is a great time to sign up!  You can choose your Starter Kit and even get free gifts:  Check out this offer for FREE DVDs from Stampin' Up! Regionals!

Here is a card I made with My Digital Studio in honor of those who earned the Stampin' Up! cruise.

All images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2010My Digital Studio Cruise Card

Yes, that is my own handmade ship….with punches…and brads for portholes!  It's just fun to play around in My Digital Studio #118108 and see what you can do!

And here in the inside (cover) page:

All images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2010My Digital Studio Cruise Card inside 

And the second inside page where you would write your greeting:

All images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2010My Digital Studio Cruise Card inside

Please contact me if you would like more information about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or have any questions!  There is so much fun to be had with Stampin' Up!, not to mention a great way to have your own business!

 

  


Join the Fun! Be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! Free Gift!

FREE TECHNIQUE DVDS SPECIAL OFFER

Special Offer Dates: April 1-May 31, 2010 (or while supplies last)

Special Offer Details
From April 1-May 31, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator and receive two FREE technique DVDs.

Free Technique DVD Details

  Item  Description  Retail Value 
  118082 

Workshop Wow DVD 2008-2009 (140 min.)

Includes 19 demonstrator presentations of "WOW" techniques.
 

$24.95 
  113106 

Workshop Wow 2007-2008 DVD (117 min.)

Includes 18 demonstrator presentations of "WOW" techniques for use in preparing for workshops. 

$17.47 
Total Value   

Over 250 minutes of stamping and paper crafting ideas! 

$42.42 

*DVDs are in English only


I own both of these and they are great!  You will learn a lot and enjoy the presentations!  And that is only the beginning of the fun you will have being part of Stampin' Up!  I'd be happy to have you on my team!  This is a great time to join Stampin' Up! and put a little extra cash in your pocket!

For more information, just click HERE and look around!  Then contact me at KSFontinelle@gmail.com with your questions and comments.

Stampin’ Up!’s New Color Renovation!

WOW!  Stampin' Up! really knows how to knock our socks off!  They have surprised us with a "Color Renovation" which is a new updated color palette comprised of 25 current colors, 10 returning In Colors, plus 5 new Core Colors!!!!  AND there will be 5 more new In Colors in July!  They have put two years of study and research into this using focus groups of demonstrators, Stampin' Up! artists, other color professionals, and sales data. Consideration and concern for every demonstrator and customer is behind all the decisions Stampin' Up! makes so you can be assured that a lot of thought and research went into this color change.  This Color Renovation will take effect July 1st with the new Idea book & Catalog.  Stampin' Up! Demonstrators will be able to get our hands on the new colors in June with preorders, so there's a tip……if you want to get in on this early, you should become a Demonstrator right now!!  It only takes minutes, so contact me if you are interested!

Here is a chart of the new color palette!

SUColorRenovationChart 

There will be lots more information coming out about these changes so stay tuned!

We'll all have LOTS to be excited about as these color changes will lead to new products as well!

 

Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration Ending Tomorrow March 31st!

Did you get your free stamps yet??  Don't miss out!  You have today and tomorrow to place your Sale-A-Bration order.  Spend $50 (before tax and shipping) and choose a free product from the Sale-A-Bration Mini Catalog! Spend $100 and get two free products…and so on!  No limits!  This year there are more choices than ever…..choose from free stamp sets, a paper pad, a new punch, even select sets from the main Idea Book & Catalog.

Want to choose ANY stamp set (value $47.95 or less)(excluding Hostess sets) for free in the Idea Book & Catalog?  Just sign up to be a Demonstrator!  The Starter Kits are on sale, also, during Sale-A-Bration.  Look over the information and then contact me with any questions.  You'll love being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!

HousecardSAB 

Stamps:  Whimsical Words (Sale-A-Bration set)

Ink:  Stazon Jet Black (#101406)

Paper:  Kraft Card Stock (#102125), Bermuda Bay (#115317), Melon Mambo (#115320), Welcome Neighbor Designer Series Paper Pad (Sale-A-Bration #118401)

Accessories:  Scallop Trim Border Punch (Sale-A-Bration #118402), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430) to pop up extra cut-out house.

 

You can place your order yourself easily….just click on the Shop Online Button in the upper right…..order in your jammies!…..or contact me and I would be happy to place your order for you!

Become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! You Can Do It!

Since you are reading my blog, you must enjoy stamped and Stampin' Up! cards, scrapbook pages, and projects.  If you are not already a demo, you should really consider joining my team and Stampin' Up! RIGHT NOW during Sale-A-Bration.  Until March 31 you can purchase either the regular Starter Kit or the Digital+ Starter Kit (which makes you a demo by just purchasing the kit!) for 15% off the regular price…AND during Sale-A-Bration you also get to choose a FREE STAMP SET (up to $47.95 value).  

This is a tremendous deal and you will be part of a fantastic and fun company. And you'll be just in time for the Spring Mini preorder (get the new stuff before everyone else!) and then the new catalog coming in July.  You don't even have to be creative and "talented" because every month you will receive a magazine from Stampin' Up! called "Stampin' Success" with easy ideas for stamping and papercrafting projects, not to mention access to "Stampin' Connection", an online site for demos where you can ask questions, share ideas, watch videos, etc.  

Believe me, all of us demos are not artists, we just have the enthusiasm for the company and the products, and there are plenty of resources both through Stampin' Up! and through me as your upline to help you learn to stamp and build a business.  There is no obligation after purchasing your Starter Kit, except to meet a minimum in sales each quarter if you want to stay active as a demo.  The contents are yours to keep and enjoy even if you never sell a thing.


Starter Kit Price: $185 (over $295 value!)

Sale-A-Bration Price until March 31:  $157

Digital+ Starter Kit Contents:

Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2010

  • My Digital Studio software
  • Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
  • Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
  • Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
  • Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads
  • Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write markers
  • Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
  • Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
  • Button Latte Designer buttons
  • Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Mini Glue Dots
  • SNAIL Adhesive
  • Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

This is the Digital Starter Kit which includes the My Digital Studio software so you can start digital papercrafting projects such as cards, scrapbook pages, albums, calendars, etc. right away.  Then you also receive some stamps and accessories to add to your digital projects and make them "hybrid" if you like or just to do some standard stamping.

The Standard Starter Kit is also on sale 15% off during Sale-a-Bration plus the free stamp set.  Read all about it here:  Starter Kit

Just email me with any questions or for more information at KSFontinelle@gmail.com.  I will give you the password so you can sign up online at my website and be a demo within  minutes!!

A Simple Birthday Card

Easy Cupcake Birthday Card 

 If you were a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, you would have received a special magazine for demos called "Stampin' Success" every month.  It is jam-packed with fabulous (and easy!) stamping ideas plus articles about other demonstrators and how they run their businesses.  It is just one of the many great reasons to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! This card was copied from an idea for a treat pouch in the magazine.  I just made a card instead of the pouch!  Very easy and a good way to use a piece of scrap designer paper, which was the point of the article.  Not that many of us have SCRAPS because we hoard the paper and don't want to use it in the first place!  Just kidding!

The card base is Taken With Teal, the stamp set used is "Crazy for Cupcakes" and the designer paper scrap across the top is from the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack in the Occasions Mini.  I scribbled on some glue with the Two-Way Glue Pen on the cupcake frosting and added Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.  I hope my niece likes it!

Let me know if you would like to "subscribe" to this Stampin' Success Magazine by becoming a demo!  It's free once you are a demo!  Tons of fun!!

It’s March and Still Sale-A-Bration!

Wouldn't you love to get a box like this delivered on your doorstep from Stampin' Up!?!

SABBox 

I love how they have made these special boxes!!

 

SABBox1 

SABBox2

This is the last month for Stampin' Up!'s BIG promotion called Sale-A-Bration

Here are the ways you can take advantage of the great deals during Sale-A-Bration:

  • SPEND $50 and earn one free Sale-A-Bration product of your choice from the SAB Mini…..choices include a free PUNCH or pad of Designer Series Paper or certain sets from the Idea Book & Catalog.
  • HOST a workshop of at least $300 and earn one free SAB product in addition to the wonderful hostess benefits.
  • JOIN Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator by purchasing one of the Starter Kits and choose a free stamp set from the Idea Book & Catalog (value up to $47.95)  (AND get 15% off the Starter Kit right now!)

Let me know if YOU want to take advantage of Sale-A-Bration!  There's still time!  Who doesn't like free stamps?!