QUOTE OF THE WEEK – The Importance of Marketing from Stamping Is My Business! by John Sanpietro "If you don't drive your business, you will be driven out of business."  - B.C. Forbes

Contest at end of this article By Poppy Hill Let's face it, when it comes to card making, we can all run low on inspiration sometimes.  So what do you do when that 'pool of creativity' dries up?  Struggle onwards? Most likely that produces some not-so-great cards right? Funnily enough though, your imagination can be sparked very easily – if you know where to look. Perhaps most surprising, is that… Read More »

What's Your 'Elevator Pitch?' An elevator pitch is a brief statement about who you are, what your business is, and why it is special. The idea is this: If you were in an elevator with a potential customer and you had only 30 seconds or an elevator ride to make a memorable impression, what is it that you could say to make an impact? Steve Strauss of the Microsoft Small… Read More »

Is Email Marketing Dead? I get asked frequently if I think email marketing is going to get taken over by Facebook and Twitter. I say “Heck No!”. And it’s not because my business is tied to Email Marketing either. I’m a consumer of both Facebook and Twitter. I love them both, but I’ve never bought anything based on the information I've read on either. However, many people are still making… Read More »

Hi Stampers It's time for another card kit.  This one will definitely make you smile!  Limited Time Offer – 15 September through 15 October 2010 The funky, bold, bright colors and patterns of the Play Date Designer Series Paper are an eye catching combination that is sure to elicit a “wow” from all who see it!  For this kit you’ll use the Play date Designer Series Paper, FYI and Funky Four stamp sets to… Read More »

  Hi Stampers Wednesday, 15 September 2010 is the last day to order this beautiful card kit.  Bright colors and bold patterns create an eye-catching combination that is sure to elicit a “wow” from everyone who sees it. In this class you’ll use the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper and Friends Never Fade stamp set to create these four gorgeous coordinating cards. Click here for all the details  To place an order,… Read More »

Norma and I went to Fort Worth for a Stampin' Up! Regional Seminar! It was interesting, informative and amazing as per usual. I learned SO many fantastic tips I can't wait to share with you!  That's what I love most about stamping events – the simple little tricks that keep the wonder in our hobby. In addition to the cute make and takes they let us do, there were some fabulous demonstrators sharing ideas.  You… Read More »

    Hello fellow Stampers! My name is Kerry Mattingly and I am a new member of the Stampin UP! Family. I am married to a my husband of 9 years and we have two daughters Logan and Jolie. I had tried scrapbooking several years ago, and even though I love pictures and the idea of preservation that just wasn’t for me. So I put that interest to rest, my girls got… Read More »

Time for another challenge.  The challenge for September is "Better your Best".  That means if you better last month's (Aug 2010) sales, you will earn Brumley Bucks. Good Luck!

Why Giving Away the Catalog Is A Good Idea! -by John Sanpietro Certified Professional Development Coach Stamping Is My Business! The following was posted on 6/6/07 as a response to various comments on SUDSOL about the wisdom of giving out the catalog. Hi everyone, Every year when I suggest giving the catalog away for free, it stirs up a hornets nest of conversation and controversy.  Of all of the things… Read More »