Marketing and Advertising Boot Camp

Ladies: I took this a couple of years ago and it help me get started and now I'll be taking it again as a refresher course.  I highly recommend it! ~~Rachel   I'm happy to announce Early Bird Registration has opened for the 2011 Marketing and Advertising Boot Camp!  The Boot Camp will take place on four consecutive Tuesdays, beginning August 9th, at 10 p.m.  (if you can't make the live… Read More »

Help Wanted for the Perfect Summer Job

Imagine an ad that reads like this: Wanted – someone who wants to make their own hours, determine their own income, and work around their family and other activities while working with great people and having fun helping them to create their own handmade cards and scrapbooks (and sometimes while enjoying snacks!). This candidate will receive all the free training and support that they need, including lots of creative inspiration.… Read More »

Local demo meeting

Hi Stampers I've received the ribbon for the ribbon share – I'll try and get it out by Wednesday because it will take me a while to cut up all the ribbon.  You got to see the ribbon (especially the ruffled ribbon), it is so gorgeous I hate to cut it up! Sunday, 24 July 2011 was our local demonstrator's meeting.  We are a group of SU demonstrators (Northwest Arkansas… Read More »

$99 Starter Kit to end on 31 July 2011 – a challenge for you

It's never been a better time to join Stampin' Up! – as a business or a hobby! While you may not have joined Stampin' Up! with the intention of building a business, others you come in contact with may be looking for a business opportunity. Whether they'd like to make enough money to supplement their family income or more, Stampin' Up! may be just the opportunity they're looking for. Especially… Read More »

Staying busy during slow times

By Lyssa Zwolanek I get asked all the time for ideas to kick start a dying business or get a brand new one off the ground. It's a very common direct-sales place to be–either just starting out and already discouraged, or several years in and beginning to lag. We hit a dead period where no one wants to book (like the holidays, or right when school is starting) and things… Read More »

Christmas in July

Hi Stampers  The Christmas in July Club is back for the 5th year in a row!  This is the perfect, short-term club commitment for anyone who wants to send lovely handmade Christmas cards but doesn’t feel like they have the time.  We will be meeting once a month during July, August, September, October and November to create 10 Christmas cards each month— 10 each of two designs—for a grand total of… Read More »

Sunday Guest Stamper

Hi Stampers  Today's Sunday Guest Stamper is Annette Vaughn from the Ink Abouts (my downline).  Isn't her card gorgeous?  I love the shabby chic vintage look of it! The background is not pattern paper – it's card stock that she randomly stamped using the colors Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise and Cherry Cobbler.  It's beautiful in person! Thanks for stopping by today! What's Happening this month: $99 Starter Kit Special  Join… Read More »

Sunday Guest Stamper

Today's guest is Annette Vaughn who lives in Bella Vista, AR.  She made this card for the convention swaps.  Isn't it gorgeous!!!  I love the details in this card and to think she made about 100 of these cards for convention!  Please visit her Stampin' Up! blog for more beautiful projects and ideas! Did you know if I feature your card on my blog on Sunday, you get $5.00 in… Read More »

3/16″ Corner Punch Tips, Tricks, and Training Video

July 21, 2011   Do you have questions on your 3/16" Corner Punch? Is it working the way you had hoped? If you're having trouble achieving the results you want, try these tips: Make sure your paper is cut square. Your paper should have straight sides for the punch to work properly.  Your paper should fit snugly into both edges of the guides and into the back of the punch.… Read More »

Fantastic Sign up Special!

Hi Stampers  I am offering a fantastic sign up special right now and it is good on the $99 Starter Kit, the full $175 Starter Kit or Digital Plus Starter Kit Not only do you get an incredible deal on the starter kit, but you will also get a stamp set (ANY PRICE) from the new catalog or the Summer Mini from Stampin' Up! Plus, join in July and get a FREE… Read More »