A date with your stamps ...

(adapted from ideas by Project Life and Michelle Wooderson)

How often have we heard the following from our crafting friends.  “I don't have time to craft”, “I don't have any motivation or good ideas”, and “I don't know what supplies to use together when I sit down to craft”.  With some pre-planning, a few simple sketches, and a good selection of supplies from your stash, you'll be well on your way to stamping up a nice pile of cards, or whizzing out layouts in no time. 

Firstly, you need to set aside time for crafting. Get your diary out and start making dates for yourself like an appointment. If you are too busy for this, start thinking about small sections of time that you can take for yourself. Skip a couple of hours of TV one night, or step away from the computer, or dare I say it, stay up a little later!  However you do it, you must find a way to make time for your hobbies.

Secondly, make an honest list of projects that YOU want to complete. You might need to make two birthday cards, 3 thank you cards, or you might want to make a couple of extra get well and sympathy cards so that you have them when needed. Update the list regularly. Make yourself a cute little notebook to keep it all organized.

When you have organised your date with yourself, go shopping in your own stash. Gather up products that coordinate and are easy to match.  Stampin Up! makes it so easy to pick out everything that co-ordinates.  I also choose the sentiments that I want to use before I start working, and doing it this way saves me hours of time, as those types of cards were on my list.

Next, you need inspiration to get started. Print off photos, make sketches or borrow ideas from sketch/map sites such as www.pagemaps.com who have sketches for both scrapbooking and cards. However, make sure that you give credit when you borrow someone else’s ideas.

I personally like to use ONE sketch only, and I adapt it by turning the sketch 45 or 90 degrees. I make a selection of different sentiment cards using the same supplies and the same sketch.  This way, I can really whizz out the projects.  PLUS, I use up my supplies.   If there’s any scraps of papers left at the end of the session, then I’ll quickly punch out some birds, hearts, flowers, leaves etc. etc. so that I DON’T WASTE ANYTHING !

Even the tiniest pieces of paper can be chopped up into confetti and used.  If you want a colourful border, then run a stick of really sticky red double sided tape onto the card.  Remove the backing and then press all the mixed coloured confetti onto it.  Shake off the remainder – and voila !  a lovely colourful border – for free !

So – make a date with yourself – and get crafting !!!

There are heaps and heaps of Benefits .....

... to becoming a Demo.


Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash, and who couldn't use that?


Why would you want to get a Stampin' Up! Starter Kit?

• For all of the wonderful Stampin' Up! goodies that come in it, of course!  There is no obligation to hold workshops and classes, and you can drop anytime without penalty...you get to KEEP your kit!
• For your very own demonstrator discount...if your always Wish List is full, you might as well buy your Stampin' Up! supplies from yourself and get a discount plus all the usual hostess benefits you've been enjoying as a customer.
• To pay for your own hobby of rubber stamping, card making, scrapbooking, and gift making!  You can get an occasional order from your friends and perhaps a workshop or book party and get Stampin' Up! merchandise for free using the instant income.
• To own a money-making business!  Holding workshops, clubs, and classes taking customer orders will not only pay for your own hobby and allow to you to be your own boss doing what you love, it can also earn you extra income and pay the bills!   With the very minimal cost of a Stampin' Up! Starter Kit you can build a successful and thriving business!

What can you do with a Stampin' Up! Starter Kit?

• Make handmade cards for every occasion at a fraction of the cost of shop-bought cards
• Make scrapbooks
• Make handmade gifts
• Use the business tools that come with your Starter Kit and own your own business!  Whether you treat it like a part-time job doing what you love, or turn it into a full-time business, the Starter Kit comes with everything you need!
• Earn free merchandise, cash bonuses, incentive trips, and other awards while Stampin' Up! treats you like royalty!

More important than free stamps & new ideas, is that you join the team of someone who will be there for you when you need them. 

As a demonstrator you’ll have fun doing what you love, make new and lasting friends as you share your creativity, and enjoy the freedom of owning your own business.

Want to learn more ?

http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/documents/UK_RecruitBro_1110.pdf

If you have any more questions after reading this, then please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or 07799 250981

A month today .............

..... and we will have the launch of the NEW SPRING MINI Catalogue !!! Whoop whoop !


Being a Demonstrator means that I have been fortunate enough to have a sneak peak already.  There are lots of new products in the new Mini , which will run from 1 January until 30th April, including new stamp sets, papers, punches, dies, embellishments ... and a LOT more surprises !  I can guarantee you 100% that you will NOT be disappointed !


Hang on ........ there's MORE NEWS - yes more ... but that can wait for another day ....... hee hee !


If you want to be first with all the Stampin Up! News, and the first to find out about new offers, then contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com to be added to the Newsletter subscribers.


Watch this space ...................... 

Hostess Benefits

Have you seen these 12x12 Scrapbook papers - they're only £8 when purchased with Hostess £'s - of course you have to put in an order to the value of £150 or host a workshop to that value OR you could hostess a 'Catalogue' party with your friends, and earn hostess £'s that way ....

Cheerful Treat DSP, Posy Punch stamp set, Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set and Fancy Flower Punch

Cheerful Treat DSP papers, Scallop Trim Border, Scallop Square Punch (outside border)Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess set) and Rhinestones

OR - you could ask everyone to give you Gift Vouchers for Christmas, add them altogether, and purchase £150 worth of gift vouchers and earn your FREE hostess benefits that way ..... Gift Vouchers available to purchase on the right hand bar >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

As always, thanks for popping by - happy crafting !

Ever considererd being a Stampin Up Demonstrator ??

... then NOW is the time to sign up !  

There are lots of NEW things happening in the near future at Stampin Up! and YOU could be at the fore-front of the new changes. It has never been a better time than NOW to join Stampin Up as a Demonstrator.

Joining Stampin’ Up! is a great way of turning your hobby into a viable source of income, AND even a full time career. 

As with everything nowadays - the more you put in, the more you get out.

1. For all the product you sell ... you keep 20% - As a Demonstrator you keep 20% of the value of the products you sell. For example if you sell £100 of products (excluding VAT & Shipping) and you will have £20 to put straight into your pocket!
2. Get an additional bonus on your sales every month of up to 15% - Depending on how much you sell in any month you can earn an additional payment of between 4% and 20% of that sales amount. For example if you sell £200 in product in July you will get a payment of £8 in August, or if you sell £1000 in July and you will get an additional payment of £100 in August.
3. Help others start their own Stampin’ Up! Business - and earn a % of their sales - When you help other people who want to make money just like you, you can earn a % of their sales every month. This starts at 2% of their sales and can rise to 6.5% 
4. Earn Cash & Product Bonuses, Incentive Trips and other awards - Stampin’ Up! is  extremely generous with their awards and recognition programme.  Stampin Up! allows you to earn amazing bonuses as you reach various milestones in your business. These include schemes to help you make a profit from the start.
5. Create your own money making opportunities! Teach classes and be paid for your expertise, sell finished product for a profit, sell on line tutorials and video classes. The options are only limited by your imagination

If you would like to become a Demonstrator, all you need to do is download the three forms below, fill them in and then return them to me by post or by email.

Starter Kit Form

Demonstrator Agreement Form

Demonstrator Application Form

Don't forget, this is the busiest time of the year with the run-up to Christmas and then Sale-a-bration.

If you sign up NOW you will have until the end of March to attain your minimum target of £225 (£270 including VAT).  However, if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn't for you, then you just let your Demonstrator title lapse - no questions asked.

After you receive your starter kit, you will receive an EXTRA 10% off your first order making a total of 30% instant income (10% plus the standard 20% instant income bonus) on an order over £150.

However, if you find that you really enjoy being a Demonstrator and want help and encouragement to grow your business - then you'll be welcomed into our team (The Hearts), and have access to lots of help, advice and tutorials - not only from myself, but also from Stampin Up!

I'm sure you will have lots of questions, so if you want any further details, please contact me on 07799 250981 or carole.bryson@gmail.com

Sympathy ...

Emily is one of my bestest friends in the whole wide world, and last week her wonderful Father In Law passed away.  I have made this sympathy card for Frank, Emily and the family.  Love you all and thinking of you xxxxxx

Made using all SU supplies

Stuck for a crafty present or want to earn Brownie Points ?

......... then why not give a GIFT VOUCHER ??

I will send to either you or the recipient, a beautifully presented Stampin Up! Gift Voucher in the amount that you wish to spend.  Voila !  What could be easier ?

OR

Order a gift from the Stampin Up! Catalogue, and I will gift wrap it and send it on to either yourself, or the recipient.  All the hard work is done for you and you earn valuable Brownie Points!

OR

Tell me how much you wish to spend, and let me choose a matching gift set for you.  I will then wrap it and tag it Stampin Up! style, and forward it to you.  Again, what could be easier ?

For further details, or to place an order - please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or 07799 250981