Are you suffering from Peer Pressure?

 By John Sanpietro, Certified Business Coach Stamping Is My Business! Peer pressure. It's a term, and a phenomenon, we most often equate with high school teenagers.  It's the stuff Afterschool Specials are made of. The truth, though, is peer pressure exists in all demographics, and is a dominant force in many different peer groups. One of the groups where adult peer pressure is strongest is in direct sales! In fact,… Read More »

Tagtastic Top Note

Hi Stampers  This project is for the Big Shot Class on Friday.  It uses the Top Note Bigz Die from the 2010/2012 Idea Book and Catalog.  I've seen the video on how to make this cute little project on both StamperDog.com and Dawn's Stamping Thoughts and decided to use it as a project the class on Friday.  I know the ladies are going to love it!  I don't want to give… Read More »

Sail Away

Hi Stampers Happy Father's Day.  Although my Dad has been gone for 14 Years, I carry in my heart and mind special memories of him.  Thank you Daddy for all the wonderful memories – they are forever etched in my heart.   I hope that this Father's Day holds some special memories for you and your loved ones.   I made this card for my husband for Father's Day.  Though he is not… Read More »

Facebook

I was talking to  one of you a couple of weeks about putting business info on your personal facebook page but I can't remember who it was!  That's what I get for getting old (LOL)!  ~~Rachel I got this from one of the forums: Hello All!  I know that you cannot post business information on your personal Facebook page, and I’ve told several demos this to keep them out of trouble; … Read More »

New stamp Club Starting in July – Sign up Today

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New Stamp Club Starting in July – Sign up Today!

  By joining the Artistic Designs by Rachel's Online Hostess Stamp Club, you're ensuring that you'll receive new Stamin' Up! merchandise each month while earning exclusive hostess benefits without ever having to host a party.  You gradually build your stamping supplies while staying on budget and receive free exclusive hostess benefits normally only available to you if you host a party! How does it work? Each group will have six club… Read More »

Goodbye to Woodland Walk

Hi Stampers I decided to pair the Woodland Walk Designer Series Paper with the Mini Milk Carton Die to make a birdhouse which were the rage last summer.  And of course, what's a birdhouse without a bird!  And, the perfect punch for the bird is the Two-Step Bird Punch.  The ladies will be making this birdhouse and one other 3D item at the Big Shot Class on Friday, 24 June… Read More »

Did you Know?

Hi Stampers Lots going on this month with the retirement of some of my favorite stamp sets and, of course, the unveiling of the gorgeous new catalog! In order to make room for all the new products coming in July, hundreds of stamp sets, accessories, and home décor products are retiring! These last-chance items are only available June 1-30, so click the links below to get your favorites before they’re… Read More »

Needs-based Selling

From SU The decisions we make every day are based on our personal needs.  What we choose to eat for breakfast, the car we drive, and the things we accomplish in a day are all results of our efforts to fulfill various needs.  Customers also make decisions based on needs – whether those decisions lead them to join Stampin' Up! or purchase certain products they believe it will help them… Read More »

Faith in Nature – sneak peek

Hi Stampers  This is one of the hostess stamp sets which we (demonstrators) are able to purchase as a pre-order from the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog.  I Love the three images in the Faith in Nature Stamp Set.  It contains a leaf, flower and pearl – all simply beautiful.  It was hard for me to only choose two of the hostess sets from all that are available for purchase until 30 June 2011… Read More »