Category Archives: Demonstrator/Business Opp.

Stampin’ Up! and the Hispanic Market

Here's a note from Stampin' Up!…..

Interested in being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in the Hispanic Market? Join Sandra Manwill, our Hispanic Market Manager, today (Nov. 17) for a 15 minute call where she’ll talk about Stampin’ Up! and the unique business opportunities that exist for demonstrators in the Hispanic market. To listen to the calls, call 877-787-7226 (toll free) at 11:00 AM (MT) for English and 4:00 PM (MT) for Spanish.

If you can't make the call but are interested, contact me and I will get your whatever information you need!  KSFontinelle@gmail.com

 

A Favorite Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Perk!

You've heard me say before that one of my favorite things about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is receiving the special Stampin' Success Magazine every month!  You would think we would all become accustomed to getting this magazine and become rather ho-hum about it after awhile…..but ABSOLUTELY NOT!  As soon as they start hitting the mailboxes, demos are posting that they received theirs and others start posting wondering when theirs is going to arrive!  We are always anxious for the next issue packed with business tips and fabulous projects!  Stampin' Up! even posts the magazine online so we get a sneak peek before it hits our mailboxes, even though it is nothing like having it in our hot little hands!

The November 2010 issue had a great article about preserving memories with handmade albums, just small simple ones.  I took the basic idea and used it as a project in my stamp camp last weekend and added a few different touches.  I thought it was a great idea for a generic little album, whether people wanted to make it for a few Thanksgiving photos or something else.

Here is the little scrapbook we made, starting with just a 10" x 5" piece of card stock!

Mini Scrapbook

Mini Scrapbook Inside

Click on the photos to enlarge.

You can make this album any size….just fold your paper in half, open, then fold each side to the middle, producing four sections.  Fold the bottom up for the pockets.  Make a few tags or photo mats, do a little stamping or punching little scraps of paper, add a couple little embellishments….whatever!…..you have a nice little album ready for photos!  On this project we used the stamp set "Just Believe".

If you have any questions about this project or becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator with the amazing Starter Kit 50% discount, just leave me a comment!

Today’s the Day to Start Your Stamping Business!

If you LOVE Stampin' Up! and you would love to share what you love with others, then this is the day for you!  Today begins the Simply Amazing offer to purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit for 50% off!  That means you can start your own business for only $87.50, or if you want to look at it another way, that is over $310 in crafting and business supplies for only $87.50!  This offer has never been made before and only lasts for two weeks, Nov. 15- Nov. 30!  

The Stampin' Up! Standard Starter Kit includes:

  • Four complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block)
  • A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge  
  • Assortment of Designer Series paper and card stock
  • Four Classic Stampin' Pads
  • Two Stampin' Write markers
  • VersaMark Pad
  • Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon
  • Songbird Décor Elements and applicator
  • Adhesives
  • Blender pen
  • Stamping sponge
  • Stampin' Scrub and Mist 
  • Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
  • Business forms and tools 

The Digital+ Starter Kit includes:

  • My Digital Studio software suite
  • Three complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block)
  • Assortment of card stock
  • Four Classic Stampin' Pads
  • Two Stampin' Write markers
  • Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
  • Brights Designer buttons
  • Songbird Décor Elements and applicator
  • Adhesives
  • Stampin' Scrub and Mist 
  • Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
  • Business forms and tools

Read all about starting your own business HERE.  There's even a video to watch!

And THEN you can also watch some videos HERE to show how to stamp with products you get in your Starter Kit!

As you can see, Stampin' Up! doesn't just sign you up and then leave you stranded.  There are plenty of resources available through Stampin' Up! from a special Demonstrator website to training information and videos to the wonderful Demo support people just a phone call away!  Besides all that, you get ME as your upline and many outside sources I can direct you to help you build and grow your business and creativity!

I'm happy to talk to you about this business opportunity or you can email me with any questions, etc.  If you would like to look over the online information click HERE.  If you just want to sign up on your own, you'll need my special password:  karenstamps

I know you will love being a part of the Stampin' Up! family!  There are many opportunities to build a successful business in the way that works for you and your family!

 


Half-off Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit Promotion!

Get the Starter Kit Half Off!

Hold on to your inkpads!!  Can you believe this offer from Stampin' Up!??  It's the simply amazing offer never made before…..the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit at half-price!  Start your own business for only $87.50!! The minute you are signed up, especially if you do it through my online site, you are IN BUSINESS!  Not only do you get the perks for yourself I know you will enjoy, but you will actually be in business for yourself and can take that business to whatever level you want.  And who couldn't use an extra paycheck these days?!

The promotion runs from Nov. 15 through Nov. 30.

  • Both the Standard Starter Kit and the Digital+ Kit are available at 50 percent off the regular kit. These are full starter kits, not mini or reduced-content kits.
  • Recruits can still add the Stampin' Memories or Digital+ Add-On and will pay the regular add-on price.
  • Recruits who join during the Simply Amazing Recruiting Promotion are still eligible for any programs available to a new recruit. This includes but is not limited to the extra 10 percent Instant Income offer, Stampin' Start, the opportunity to purchase a Business Booster Kit, and a free two-month Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) subscription.
  • The kit can be customized.
  • Free shipping on your kit!
  • Be ready to get in on the demonstrator preorder for the Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration, plus be ready as a demonstrator to earn special benefits during Sale-A-Bration!
  • Plenty of training on the Stampin' Up! website for demos and plenty of sample projects so no creativity required!

This offer starts November 15th!  Wait until that date to sign up to get the half-price offer, but don't delay after that as it only lasts for two weeks!

To help you think about this amazing offer, click here for lots more information on becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!  And I am happy to answer any questions as well.  Email me at KSFontinelle@gmail.com.

When you decide to join, if you want to do it online, just click HERE and then click the "Join Now" button on the left.  Once you are signed up, you will receive your Demo number and you will be good to go!

 


Don’t Forget About the Tote-Ally Awesome Tote!

Stampin' Up! has a fantastic offer right now for new recruits, but your time is running out!  When you sign up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator from now until October 18, while supplies last, you will also receive this wonderful tote to carry all your stamping supplies!  Whether for your personal use or to carry supplies to workshops, I know you will love this beautiful tote, styled after our Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper!  

Check out the information HERE and email me with any questions!

New Stampin’ Up! Recruits Get Free Craft Tote!

Don't forget this special offer for recruiting during September 2010 and until October 18, 2010 (or while supplies last!).  Buy your Starter Kit, become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, and you will receive this fantastic craft tote we demos were able to purchase at Convention this summer.  Everyone was CRAZY about it!  You can pack so many stamping and scrapbooking supplies in it!

Your life can be so enriched by being a part of Stampin' Up! whether you want to work diligently and build a highly successful business or whether you need some extra money in this economy to pay your expenses or those extras we all want.  And of course besides the financial aspects, there is the joy of meeting new customers, meeting other demonstrators, working at a job that is so much FUN, and being a part of a company as wonderful and well-respected as Stampin' Up!

If you say you're not creative, just click HERE!  Stampin' Up! will not leave you hanging!

Do You Love This Stampin’ Up! Craft Tote??!

Do you love this Stampin' Up! Craft Tote designed after the Greenhouse Gala Designer Paper?!  This is the same one Stampin' Up! demonstrators were able to purchase at the convention this summer and "everyone" bought one!  We loved it!!  It will hold tons of your stamping supplies, even 12×12 paper and your Paper Cutter, ink pads and punches.  If you love Stampin' Up! and you love this Craft Tote, then sign up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and you will get this tote for FREE!!!!!!!!!!! This offer is good September 1, 2010 until October 18, 2010 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! To read more about this tote, click HERE.

Why should you sign up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator just to get a free craft tote?  Well, you will love the beautiful tote and who doesn't love free?! Seriously, though, if you would like your own flexible business to work around your family time, your full-time job, or even the free time you desire, this is the opportunity for you!

 Now that school has started, do you need extra money for:

  • dance lessons, music lessons or sports for your children?  
  • Do you want to start saving some extra money for Christmas presents? 
  • Do you want money for those monthly bills or to save for a trip?  

Stampin' Up! might be the right opportunity for you, business-wise and money-wise while being a wonderful creative and social outlet for you and your friends (and all the new friends you will make!).  We have two Starter Kits you can purchase, whether you are interested in standard stamping and scrapbooking or lean more toward digital with My Digital Studio.  Just click HERE to read about both of them.  Then email me at KSFontinelle@gmail.com with your questions and we can even arrange to talk about Stampin' Up! and if this business opportunity would be right for you.  It's easy to sign up online and you can be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator within minutes!  Let me know what you think!

 


Color Confections Product Display! Oh My!!

In my opinion, this display was worth the price of admission of Convention! Stampin' Up! really outdid themselves on this!  Way back in the corner of the Gathering Place where all the display boards of card, scrapbook pages, and projects were and all the other wonderful booths and displays Stampin' Up! set up to help us in our businesses, was this fantastic place!  The Color Confections Product Showcase!  I wish you all could have seen it in person!  You wouldn't believe it!  Just look at it!

Color Confections Product Showcase 

And everything that looked like candy and confections and treats…..were paper products!  Little candies made out of paper, spools of ribbon covered and decorated with card stock, buttons packaged up like little candies, cupcakes and brownies made from paper, brads packaged like candy, stamps decorated with embellishments…..well, just check out some of my photos! And I can't even show you everything because lots of new products will be in the new Holiday Mini!

Decorated Cookie Jars

Simply Adorned Chocolates 

Paper Confections
Spotwater Taffy
Color Confections
Color Confections Product Display
Newsprint Paper Cake
    
 

If you're thinking that you wish you could have been there, you should be contacting me so we can get you signed up as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator so you will be ready to go next year…..or maybe an earlier event!  Read more about being a demonstrator here.


 

Getting Ready for Convention!

The time is getting really close now for the fantastic Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City, and as usual, I am rushing to get some swaps made.  It seems like this year they are giving us hints of what new, extra things might be going on at Convention so it is getting very exciting!  You can't imagine how much fun it is to be there until you actually get to attend a Stampin' Up! Convention….so if you want to be in on the fun, you should sign up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator so you can attend next year!

Here are some pieces for one of my swaps!  I decided to CASE (copy) myself for this one although I am making it a little plainer for swapping…and to save myself time!  But you can always take a simple card and jazz it up a little if you want, especially now that Stampin' Up! has some BLING!  Be sure to check out the half-back rhinestones and pearls with adhesive on the back.  They are on page 188 of the Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

Swappieces 

If you need some cool stamping supplies, be sure to check out the Stampin' Up! Store!

 

Be a Stampin’ Up! Demo! New Options July 1st!

During the month of July, any former Stampin' Up! demonstrators who resigned on or before March 31, 2010 can rejoin Stampin' Up! for only $35! Stampin' Up! will send an email or postcard during the first week of July to those who left over the past three years, but if you left earlier than that, you are also eligible.  You will need to purchase the Rejoin Starter Kit and complete a new Demonstrator application and agreement, which must be submitted by mail.  There are no Stampin' Up! products included, just what you need to get your business back up and running.

The Rejoin Starter Kit Contains:

  • 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
  • 2010 Summer Mini Catalog (8)
  • Guest invitation postcards (100)
  • Customer order forms (50)
  • 2010-2011 Definitely Decorative catalog (1)
  • Celebrando Creatividad (1)
  • Two months free Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) subscription

If this interests you, please contact me and I can send you the form you will need, available July 1st.

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If you would like to be a new Stampin' Up! Demonstrator with the Standard Starter Kit beginning July 1st, the Starter Kit has been revamped in the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog and the price changed to $175!

The changes include:

Getting Started Colors included.

Clear-mount stamp set and block

Designer Series Paper Pack

Satin Ribbon

More substitution options in your kit

Two add-ons:  Stampin' Memories and Definitely Decorative

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The Digital+ Starter Kit is also being continued since it has been such a success…..so if you are more into the digital side of papercrafting, this kit might interest you, also for only $175.


If you have any questions about joining Stampin' Up! please email me at KSFontinelle@gmail.com and I can answer, or we can get in touch and talk about it more.  This will be a terrific opportunity to start your own business and make a little money while having so much fun at your job!

And in the meantime, for another couple days until June 30th, you can get in on the action right away with the $99 Mini Starter Kit!!


Please think about joining Stampin' Up!  You'll be glad you did!


   

Going to the Stampin’ Up! Convention!!

Finally made the decision to attend the annual Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City in July!  It will be fabulous, I'm sure!  So many ladies to talk with about stamping, display boards of the best samples and creative ideas, "getting to know" the Stampin' Up! employees on stage as they do their presentations, which are always fun and creative….love it when some of them even sing after their presentation!  It will be several days of fun, fun, fun!  You should become a demo and come along next year!  Get the Mini Starter Kit now for only $99!  Check my site at www.karenfontinelle.stampinup.net!

(I'm on a hotel computer so that's all I can post at the moment!)

Start Your Own Stamping Business for Only $99!

If you've ever wanted to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and have your own business either for a little extra cash to pay some bills or to build it big and earn money and rewards, this is a great chance to start for only $99.  This is a special Mini Starter Kit, good only until June 30, 2010.  The items included in the kit are recommended, but you can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value if you would like.

MiniStarterKitFlyer 

 

Look it over and if you are interested and have questions, please let me know! Email me or leave a comment and I'll get back to you!  You'll be a demonstrator in minutes if you sign up online on my website!

A Tip for Your Stamp Sets

This is what I try to do every time I mount a new stamp set…at least the wood-mount ones now (I should clarify, now that Stampin' Up! also has the clear-mount).

  • Cut a piece of scrap computer paper to fit inside the bottom of your stamp case.  I usually place the case on the piece of paper and roughly trace around the case and roughly cut out…no exacting measurements or anything!
  • After I have my stamps mounted, I stamp each one on this scrap of paper to put inside the stamp case.  This way I know what stamps belong with the set AND in the rare instance (it has happened once or twice) that there is a little imperfection in the rubber, I will notice it right away and can contact Stampin' Up!
  • If I wanted (or took the time) to be super-organized I would also stamp the set on a full sheet of paper and put it in a notebook to keep track of what stamp sets I own. But I don't do that yet!

Stamp Case Index 

When you do this, you know immediately which stamps belong in that set and if you have them all.  There are many ways people organize their stamps and supplies, but this works for me!

For the clear-mount stamps, I save the rubber in which the die-cut stamps come, and after mounting the label on each stamp, I replace it in that piece of rubber.  That way, again, I can see at a glance if a stamp is missing.

And if you want to know, this is a beautiful new Stampin' Up! Hostess set, Because I Care, in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog coming out July 1st!

If you were a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, you could have preordered some of the new products and have them in your hands a month early!  You still could!

$99 Mini Starter Kit Promotion

June 1st! It’s Here! Last Chance Lists!

Today is the day everyone looks forward to with guarded anticipation (to see the lists!), with anxiety (what are they going to retire?), with disappointment (oh no, not my favorite set….how could they?!) and wonderful excitement (because with the retirement lists means a new catalog is just around the corner!)!

  • Stampin' Up! is offering a $99 Starter Kit Promotion!!!

For just $99 you can become a demo in minutes (on my website!) and start your own Stampin' Up! business!  Where else can you start you own business for only $99?!  It would be fun to have you on my team!  Email me!

The Mini Starter Kit—valued at over $180—contains the items listed below; while all items are recommended, you can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

  • Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount)
  • I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount)
  • Clear-Mount Block C
  • Homemade single stamp*
  • Whisper White card stock (8-1/2” x 11”)
  • Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2” x 11”)*
  • Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad*
  • Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Basic Black 1/8” taffeta ribbon*
  • Color Coach*
  • SNAIL Adhesive

*Sneak peek items!

The Mini Starter Kit also includes the same business supplies that are in the standard Starter Kit. Plus, new demonstrator who join Stampin’ Up! in June, you will receive a free box of 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogs during the first part of July!


  • Retiring Stamps 2010


  Retiring Stamps 2010 

 Click on the list above to go to the real list!


  • Retiring Accessories, Decor Elements

Go HERE to see everything at my Online Store on my Demo Website!  It's the easiest way!!  Some are even discounted!!  You won't want to miss those!


Grab your cup of coffee or Coke and check everything over!  Then contact me ( KSFontinelle@gmail.com)  with any questions or go ahead and place your order.  Be sure you are on MY website, not the general Stampin' Up! one, so you get the best pricing and shipping!

May Promotions at Stampin’ Up!

Stampin' Up! in recent years often has LOTS going on and that's what keeps life exciting! But that also means all good things must come to an end….usually at the end of a month. Can you believe the last day of May is next Monday?!  And since that weekend is Memorial Day weekend and you might have plans (even if plans just to relax!), you might want to check over the Stampin' Up! specials and things going on right away before Friday!

Best Thing:

Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!  Have as much fun as I do being a part of this great company!  They just improved their "Career Plan".  There's still time to sign up for the fabulous Stampin' Up! Convention in July in Salt Lake City if you want to jump in with both feet!  And if you want to really make this a business and work hard, you could earn a free incentive trip to Disney World, which, knowing Stampin' Up!, won't be your ordinary trip to Disney World. They make everything extra-special.  Don't wait another day!  Be ready for the new catalog in July and as a demo take advantage of preordering new merchandise in June!!

Go to my website HERE, watch the video, read the information, then click the "JOIN NOW" button on the left and start the sign-up process.  You will need my password:  karenstamps  Just choose which Starter Kit would suit you the best….the regular one or the Digital+ Starter Kit with the new My Digital Studio software.

You can be a demo in minutes and with your new demo number can sign in to the Stampin' Up! website right away and start exploring!  And of course I am available to help you along the way.

To help you get started, Stampin' Up! is offering these two free DVDs full of presentations of various stamping techniques.  Offer ends May 31st.

Free Technique DVDs Special Offer

From April 1-May 31, join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator and receive two FREE technique DVDs.

Free Technique DVD Details

Description

Retail Value

Workshop Wow DVD 2008-2009 (140 min.)
Includes 19 demonstrator presentations of “WOW” techniques.
$24.95
Workshop Wow 2007-2008 DVD (117 min.)
Includes 18 demonstrator presentations of “WOW” techniques for use in preparing for workshops.
$17.47
Total value for over 250 minutes of stamping and paper crafting ideas! $42.42

*DVDs are in English only

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.  I'd be happy to answer your questions!