Set Goals

From the SU website Setting the right goals is a vital part of being successful in your demonstratorship, or any other aspect of life, for that matter. Goals help you determine what you want to achieve, they help you identify what needs to be done to reach those achievements, and they keep you focused and motivated during the entire process. Whatever your business ambitions may be–holding one workshop per month,… Read More »

What I wish I had known when I became a Demo

Write down my car mileage on the FIRST DAY and keep track of it on a little calendar that I leave in the car. On your taxes the IRS doesn't want to know the miles you drove for business they want to know the total miles and then how much of that was for your business. Make your first investments in colors-stamp pads, markers, watercolor pencils, blender pens and such… Read More »

Nature Walk – Sneak Peek!

Hi Stampers Even though I'm in the middle of trying to finish up my Christmas cards, I decided to take a break and make a card using some new digital downloads and DSP from the Occasions Mini which will be available to you on 4 January 2010. Again, I used the My Digital Studio to make the main image.  It's one of the newest downloads available to demonstrators this month and to you… Read More »

What’s Happening this month!

  Free Shipping – ends 15 December 2010 Holiday Bundles – ends 16 December 2010 $50.00 free Stampin' Up! merchandise - ends 31 December 2010 Free Stamp Set of the Month – ends 31 December 2010 Filled with Love Promotion – starts 16 December 2010  

Filled with Love Promotion

Promotion dates: December 17, 2010 – January 24, 2011   Details: Valentine's Day is the second biggest holiday for sending cards, and during the Filled with Love promotion, you can get an exclusive package of Designer Series Paper perfect for creating cards for family, friends, classmates, and more! From December 17, 2010 through January 24, 2011, get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons–a $4.95 value–when you purchase an exclusive Filled with… Read More »

Clubs

A couple of you were asking about clubs as a way to generate sales.  I took the below information from the SU website.  I am also including 3 samples of club flyers. Clubs At stamp clubs, an organized group of customers places regular orders and rotates hostess benefits. Each person in the group commits to placing a minimum order. Stamp clubs usually meet once a month for as many months as… Read More »

100,000 hits

Hi Stampers Because of you, I've hit the 100,000 hits since last year (April) WHOO-HOO! It's time for some blog candy.  Leave a comment on any post between Friday, 10 December 2010 and Friday, 31 December 2010.  I'll draw a name using random.org on 1 January and announce it on my blog. The winner will get $50.00 worth of product!  I'll pay the shipping and taxes.  You can redeem it during… Read More »

Deck the Halls

Hi Stampers I finally got started on my Christmas Cards.  I decided to keep them simple and used the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper.  I loved this DSP which has some of my favorite vintage classic images such as boughs of holly, poinsettias and musical notes.  I plan on making 100 of these and in the mail by the 15th of the month!  And I can do it because I have… Read More »

WRAP – Scallop Envelope Gift Box

Simple gifts can be made extra special when beautifully wrapped. This box is made using the Scallop Envelope Die and the Big Shot. This die is easily adapted to make more than just envelopes! This box is perfect for home baked treats complimented by our cellophane bags. Our cellophane bags come in 3 sizes (small, medium and large) and fit the box perfectly for the finishing touch!   Supplies Stamps:… Read More »

How can I Drum Up Some Business

  Excerpt from From John SanPietro's latest newsletter.  Subscribe to his "Stamping is my Business" newletters – a "must" for the business demonstrator.  Click here  to subscribe. My January Is Looking Bleak!  How Can I Drum Up Some Business?   January is often a tough time for stamping business owners.  Because most bookings take place a month in advance, the December holidays have a nasty habit of reducing the number of commitments… Read More »