I received a call this morning from a new customer who was interested in purchasing some products and also interested in attending my classes. She lives in Bella Vista and found me through my blog. For those of you who have a blog, it's important to update your blog on a consistent basis. For those who do not have a blog, perhaps now is the time to start thinking of… Read More »
Hi Stampers I did have a card for you today but I went out to dinner tonight to what is called a "soft opening for family and friends" for the Tusk & Trotter in Bentonville, AR. Instead of a card, I thought I would brag a little bit about my son-in-law, David and the delicious dinner we had tonight. The food was amazing and I think it will be a… Read More »
Hi Stampers My stamping coach, John, challenged us to use one of our oldest (current) stamp sets in our inventory. For me, it was a toss up between Sincere Salutations and Lovely as a Tree. I decided to use Sincere Salutations since it's always been a favorite and a "go to" sentiment stamp set. I also decided to use the Doily Triple Layer Punch from the Summer Mini Catalog to create the… Read More »
Hi Stampers Becoming a SU demonstrator – has that thought ever crossed your mind? Well I'm very interested in talking to you about doing just that. Are you ready to sign up and get a minimum 20% discount on all SU products? Do you want to receive a SU magazine monthly that is packed with ideas, both business and paper crafting ideas? Do you want to hang out with the best ever… Read More »
by Jennifer Fong As you read this, I’m packing up and heading off to BlogWorld in New York. I’m super excited to be attending this conference. It’s been a goal for several years, and I finally made the time. And as I thought about this, I realized it’s something we all do. We get so busy with our businesses (and our lives) that we neglect one of the most important… Read More »
Hi Stampers WHOOHOO – Scotty won American Idol! And now back to our regular programming! Today's card features the stamp set Sail Away from the Summer Mini Catalog. Not only did I buy this as a regular stamp but I also purchased the digital download. I'll be using this stamp alot because my husband and I are both sailors – though I'm more of a "Okay, I'll go sailing if the… Read More »
How To Profit From Product Bundles By John Sanpietro, Certified Business Coach Stamping Is My Business! Last month, I wrote about how easy it was to run a profitable stamping business, as long as you were fully committed to making a profit. Fully committed not only means making decisions that lead to making money. It also means making the tough decisions you have to make when you know something is… Read More »
Hi Stampers It's Tuesday, so it's time for the latest Stampin' UP! Digital Downloads! Download May 24, 2011 Digital Downloads What's happening this month: Win a free stamp set or save on stamp sets at 30% off. Retirement List Contest - Guess which stamp sets are retiring Free Stamp Set of the Month - The stamp set is On the Grow 30% Off Select Stamps - Try scrapbooking! Perfect Opportunity - Join our… Read More »
Simple Challenge for this week: Speak about your business to someone you've never spoken with before. Post here when you've completed the Challenge.
Hi Stampers My BFF Becky from California has been visiting me this week. Since she won't be here for my New Techniques Class, I thought I would show her the Floating Reinkers technique today. She made her card from this sample – I think her card turned out so much better than mine! I love how Pear Pizzazz contrasts wth the Poppy Parade. If you are interested in attending… Read More »
