Support Your Hobby The beauty of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is the fulfillment you can find regardless of your business ambitions. Many of our demonstrators join Stampin' Up! simply to take advantage of the Starter Kit and 20 percent product discount, and they find satisfaction in those benefits and in the relationships they develop. But even if you are not interested right now in pursuing the Stampin' Up! career… Read More »

Bells & Boughs – the MDS way

Hi Stampers This is our Christmas card for this year.  It's very simple and was done using the My Digital Studio.  I wish you could see it in person because it came out a lot better than I expected! Oh, maybe you will get to see them if you are on my Christmas List (LOL)! I used the Holly Image from the Deck the Halls Photocard Digital Kit and the Vintage… Read More »

Eclectic Overlays

Hi Stampers Today's card was made using the Eclectic Overlays Stamp Brush Set from the latest digital downloads.  When I first saw this, it was love at first sight!  But then I love all things vintage. I paired it with the Established Elegant Stamp Brush Set and played around with in on My Digital Studio until I got it the right size.  I was then able print it out in Early… Read More »

Tea Shoppe – Sneak Peek

Hi Stampers I really should be making more Christmas cards  but I can't stop playing with my new toys!  This new stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog is called Tea Shoppe. I wish you could see all the charming images in this set but you should be getting your Occasions Mini Catalog in the mail (perhaps next week?) and you can turn to page 19 to see this beautiful… Read More »

Clearance Rack Blitz – up to 80% off!

Hi Stampers Check this out! Dates: December 15, 2011-January 5, 2012 Details: Nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items are being added to the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail–while supplies last! Things to Remember Only demonstrator and online orders qualify for this promotion. Orders can include non-Clearance Rack items, as well. The Clearance Rack Blitz includes old-body style punches. There is no minimum purchase required to… Read More »

  Customer Service If you've ever been delighted by the professionalism of a retail salesperson, or perhaps frustrated by an inattentive waiter, then you'll agree that customer service can make or break any consumer experience. And just as you have certain expectations when you shop, your customers will also expect a high level of service from you. You already know that they are going to love and want to purchase… Read More »

Fresh Vintage – Sneek Peak

Hi Stampers I am having so much fun it should be illegal!  Playing around with all the goodies from the preorder Occasions Mini and Sale-a-bration Catalogs! This stamp set is called Fresh Vintage and it's from the Sale-a-bration Catalog available January 24, 2012.  You can get all the items (with the exception of the framelits) – one item per every $50.00. This card includes the following: Fresh Vintage Stamp Set Everyday… Read More »

Beautiful Season

Hi Stampers I love the Beautiful Season Stamp Set and all the beautiful cards out there in bloggerland but I never got around to ordering it!   Then I remember that it was recently offered as a digital download (The Beautiful Season Stamp Brush Set) and purchased it that way.  I love it! – It was so much less expensive and no sales tax/nor shipping.   And best of all, no waiting for… Read More »

Two Day Special

Hi Stampers  Give yourself the gift of Stampin' Up! for the holidays!  Demonstrators attending the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference are being given a special opportunity to share the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Offer over a month before it's scheduled to begin (Jan. 24 to March 31).   This offer is good for 2 DAYS ONLY–December 13 & 14 – Starter Kit for $125.00  This would make an awesome Christmas gift!!!  For either… Read More »

Facebook tips

1. Give people a reason to become fans. 2. Stay on topic. 3. Ask the right kind of questions. 4. Include pictures in your Facebook updates. 5. Celebrate your milestones 6. Get creative when your Facebook readers are most happy. 7. Activate Facebook fans. 8.  Measure your Facebook marketing. (Facebook now has "insights" left side on your business page. 9. Find the best tool to measure your Facebook marketing. 10.… Read More »