From the SU website Setting the right goals is a vital part of being successful in your demonstratorship, or any other aspect of life, for that matter. Goals help you determine what you want to achieve, they help you identify what needs to be done to reach those achievements, and they keep you focused and motivated during the entire process. Whatever your business ambitions may be–holding one workshop per month,… Read More »

Write down my car mileage on the FIRST DAY and keep track of it on a little calendar that I leave in the car. On your taxes the IRS doesn't want to know the miles you drove for business they want to know the total miles and then how much of that was for your business. Make your first investments in colors-stamp pads, markers, watercolor pencils, blender pens and such… Read More »

Promotion dates: December 17, 2010 – January 24, 2011   Details: Valentine's Day is the second biggest holiday for sending cards, and during the Filled with Love promotion, you can get an exclusive package of Designer Series Paper perfect for creating cards for family, friends, classmates, and more! From December 17, 2010 through January 24, 2011, get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons–a $4.95 value–when you purchase an exclusive Filled with… Read More »

  Excerpt from From John SanPietro's latest newsletter.  Subscribe to his "Stamping is my Business" newletters – a "must" for the business demonstrator.  Click here  to subscribe. My January Is Looking Bleak!  How Can I Drum Up Some Business?   January is often a tough time for stamping business owners.  Because most bookings take place a month in advance, the December holidays have a nasty habit of reducing the number of commitments… Read More »

December 6, 2010 Just a reminder–Shelli Gardner will appear on NBC's TODAY Show on December 13, 2010! While we do not know the exact time, we do know she will be on sometime during the third and fourth hour of the show (between 9 AM-11 AM East Coast). Please note: In some markets the fourth hour of the TODAY Show is not shown directly after the first three hours; we… Read More »

Don't you just love this cute little guy!  I've included an attachment that shows the various ways the punch can be used.  I've also included a couple of the cards. Download Owl Punch ideas         

The attached document contain the images that are listed on the last page of the SAB Mini Catalogs.  You can use it instead of trying to find it in the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. Download Sale-a-bration images 2011 (back of mini catalog) Print it out and keep it with your SAB mini catalog.

Have you see the product videos on how to use the window panes, window tulipe, and the Blossoms Petal Punch from the Occasions Mini Catalog? Here's the link if  you haven't seen them yet. http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/19529.asp

Hi Stampers This month’s projects feature the emboss resist technique, which combined with the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set, En Français background stamp, basic rhinestones and silver glass glitter create a stunning vintage effect. Pair this with the vibrant colors and patterns of the Sweet and Sour Speciality Designer Series Paper and you’re sure to WOW anyone who receives one of these cards!  This tutorial is free when you place an order of… Read More »

December is "Write a Friend" Month Ask your customers to send a card to a friend just saying hello.  Set a deadline and encourage them to let you know when they've sent the card.  Tell them that anyone who completes the challenge will be entered into a drawing to receive a set of five hand-made cards from you. Leave a comment on this post when you've completed the challenge.   Everyone… Read More »