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for those of you who don’t
know, our daughter Sara is a
Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.
Although she didn’t join with
the purpose of building a huge
downline, she does have a few
demonstrators in her group.
Regardless of the size of a
group, having group meetings
is so important. I’m a personal
believer that even a small,
simple meeting is better than no
meeting at all! The synergy that
you create when you gather with
others to share your experiences,
talk about your challenges, or
simply stamp is invaluable.
Sara recognizes this, and one
thing she does is hold quarterly
group meetings, which I often
attend. They are simple and
casual. Often there is no
agenda, although there are a few
constants: we take turns being
in charge of a Make & Take and
Other than that, the meetings
vary. Sara has asked her
downline what their concerns
and needs are, and she plans
any other meeting topics
around the thoughts they’ve
expressed. When there’s a need,
we meet that need, but just as
often, we simply have a lot of
fun stamping.
A key to successful group
meetings is to share
expectations. If you’re listening
and asking, your downline
members will let you know what
they need from these gatherings.
And in turn, you can let them
know what they can expect from
you. Communication is critical
so that you can rely on each
other when possible and find
the encouragement and support
that is so essential to each of
us—and that we so often receive
from each other as we share
what we love with others.
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november 2007
Features
8 so happy to stamp
12 small groups big rewards
13 plan to get ahead
during the holidays
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tips of the trade
dress it up
making a difference
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one family at a time
departments
2 Share a Moment with Shelli 4
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Group Meetings
Stampin’ Calendar
art show A Harvest of Gratitude
6 s tampin’ technique
Shadow Magic
10 Stampin’ memories® The Power of Words
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à la card
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FYI
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Workshop Wow 23
Make It Happen
Double the Fun
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Making Business Sense 14
Business Booster Kit
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Watercolor Wonder: The Stained Glass Technique
Demo It!
Watch for projects marked with this logo. These
are excellent choices for workshop demonstrations.
Cards marked with this logo can be completed in
5–8 minutes. Scrapbook pages marked with this
logo can be completed in under 15 minutes. You can
demonstrate these pages even faster by preparing
some elements of the page before the workshop.
Cover Creations
Our Boho West collection shines in the autumn
projects gracing our November cover. We selected
our Apple Cider Designer Series paper for its
warm, fall color scheme, and then highlighted
the paper’s bohemian flourishes using images
from our coordinating True Friend stamp set.
Discover both of these versatile Boho West
products in our Holiday Mini Collection 2007.
You’ll find step-by-step instructions for making
these projects on the Demonstrator Web Site
under My Business>My Business Resources>
Stampin’ Up! Publications>Stampin’
Success>2007>November.
Cards shown throughout are
4-1/4" x 5-1/2" unless otherwise noted.
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Live teleconference:
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art
For each new morning with its light
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
a harvest of gratitude
as fall settles around us, feelings of gratitude are in the air. There’s just something
about taking the time to ponder all that we have and all that we are that makes this time
of year more than just turkey, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. What more perfect pastime
on a cool, crisp autumn day than to take time out of our busy schedules to record all of
those things we most appreciate in our lives and in the world around us. And what more
perfect place to record them than in a stunning, keepsake journal?
You’ll find complete Stampin’ Supplies and step-by-step instructions for this
eclectic reminder of all that’s good in your life on the Demonstrator Web Site under
My Business>My Business Resources>Stampin’ Up Publications>Stampin’ Success>
2007>November.
november 2007 stampin’technique
shadowmagic
In J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, Peter feels lost and incomplete
without his shadow. Likewise, projects often look
incomplete when they don’t have a little dimension.
think about the last time you
used Stampin’ Dimensionals®
on a project. They cast shadows
between layers to create a
dynamic impression that’s sure
to impress your customers.
Shadows can create the illusion
of depth, even when there is
no actual dimension. Shadows
frame your image and make it
warmer. And luckily, creating
a dramatic shadow using ink
is much easier than trying to
reattach your shadow with soap!
Shadow stamping is a versatile
technique that gives automatic
texture and depth to any project.
Figure 1
Figure 2
In this article, you'll learn
several ways to create a shadow
depending on what look you
want to achieve. Shadows can
enhance any type of project—
and you’ll find that our catalog
is full of stamp sets, wheels,
ink, and accessories that yield
magical results when shadow
stamping. And you’ll love being
able to recreate a Two-Step
Stampin’® effect with just about
any stamp!
Whether shadow stamping is
new to you or you’re already
a shadow master, you’ll find a
variation you love!
Stamp the image once, then
move the image slightly and
stamp a second time to create a
lighter shadow.
variations working together. You
can create your shadow in any
direction from your main image
depending on what works for
your project.
Basic Technique Variations
VersaMark Shadow Stamping
Basic Shadow Stamping
Two-Color Shadow Stamping
1. Stamp image in lighter color;
this will be the shadow.
2. Stamp image in darker
coordinating color slightly
off the first image to create
main image (see Figure 1).
Our Hello card uses both the
basic and two-color variations
of this technique for butterflies
with added depth and variety.
Demonstrate a simple card such
as this one in your workshops,
and you’ll give customers
the opportunity to see both
1. Stamp image in VersaMark®
ink on dark card stock.
2. Stamp image a second time
in Whisper White Craft ink
slightly off the first image
(see Figure 2). On our
Christmas card, we
also used the shadow
rolling technique.
Embossed VersaMark
1. Stamp image in VersaMark
ink on dark card stock, and
let dry.
2. Stamp image a second time
in VersaMark ink slightly off
Figure 3
alacard
template
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stampin’technique
make it your
business
Strengthen your customers’
perception of you as a
creative coach—teach them a
technique they may have
never before seen or learned.
Watch for techniques, like
shadow stamping, that excite
you and that you’d have fun
demonstrating. Not only will
you get to teach your
customers the technique,
you’ll get to be the creative
coach, offering your
customers encouragement
and motivation in addition to
creative ideas.
the first image. Cover in Clear
Stampin’ Emboss® powder,
and heat set (see Figure 3).
Our You Make Me So Very
Happy page uses this variation
simply and beautifully. The
flower image stands out darker
and textured from the shadow.
Put Stampin’ Dimensionals
behind the image, and you’ve got
a multidimensional flower fest!
Shadow Rolling
1. Wheel image on card stock.
2. Change ink cartridge to
Whisper White and line up
image carefully—slightly off
the first—using Wheel
Guide to make it easier.
3. W heel second image.
Note: This is a more advanced
variation, so try it once you
become comfortable with
shadow stamping.
Nothing says winter like
snowflakes, and the shadow
rolling on our Christmas card
gives the playful snowfall added
dimension. Rerolling the wheel
image in Whisper White ink
makes the snowflakes stand out
as though they’re falling in front
of your eyes. Can you almost feel
Jack Frost nipping at your nose?
hello card (3" x 3")
Try demonstrating shadow
stamping in a workshop.
With only a few simple tools,
customers will be amazed at the
two-step look they can achieve
from a single image. As you
demonstrate this technique, you
could say, “I love the depth that a
quick shadow adds to my projects.
Watch how easy it is to make this
image pop! And when I use the
Stamp-a-ma-jig®, I don’t have to
worry about a misplaced shadow.”
christmas card
In the story, Peter feels whole
again once he and his shadow
are reunited. You’ll experience a
similar feeling of completeness
when you use shadow stamping
to give your projects the illusion
of depth!
Sweet Shapes set; Always Artichoke,
Real Red, So Saffron, and Whisper White
card stock; Always Artichoke, Groovy
Guava, Real Red, and So Saffron Classic
Stampin’ Pads®; Always Artichoke narrow
grosgrain ribbon; Rich Regals® brads;
Stampin’ Dimensionals; Crafters’ Tool Kit;
Tag Corner punch
Holidays & Wishes and Snowfall sets;
Bold Snowflakes jumbo wheel; Ruby Red
and Whisper White card stock; Dashing
Designer Series paper; Old Olive and
Ruby Red Classic Stampin’ Pads; Ruby
Red Stampin’ Around® jumbo cartridge;
Whisper White ink refill; uninked
jumbo cartridge; Whisper White taffeta
ribbon; linen thread; Aged Copper
Hodgepodge Hardware®; Stampin’
Dimensionals; 1/16” Circle punch
When you show how
passionate you are about
teaching a particular
technique, your customers
will recognize your expertise
and seek you out for future
stamping techniques and
creative tips—that means
future bookings!
For more tips on how to use a
technique to get customers
excited about hosting their
own workshops, revisit the
business sidebar in August’s
“Scent-sational” article.
Tips + Tricks
To make this technique
effortless, try using the
following tips and tricks:
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his technique is easiest with
T
block images, so start with
solid images and move to
more intricate images as you
become more comfortable
with the technique.
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se the Stamp-a-ma-jig for
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perfect placement for twocolor images and the Wheel
Guide for straight wheel
lines.
•
hen adding a Whisper
W
White shadow, use Classic
ink for the first image; it
dries faster, and there’s less
chance of smearing.
you make me so very
happy page (6" x 6")
So Happy set; Groovy Guava, Kraft,
Old Olive, Ruby Red, So Saffron, and
Whisper White card stock; Groovy
Guava and So Saffron Classic Stampin’
Pads; VersaMark pad; Basic Black, Old
Olive, and Ruby Red Stampin’ Write®
markers; Clear Stampin’ Emboss
powder; Sherbet Ribbon Originals®;
Silver brads; Stampin’ Dimensionals;
1/16” Circle punch; staples
november 2007 stampin’sensations
so happy to stamp
in october, we introduced you
to Season of Joy, a wonderfully
festive set from our Holiday Mini
Collection 2007. After exploring
the possibilities for the holidays,
we returned to our Fall-Winter
collection ready to stretch our
creative muscles. In doing so, we
discovered a fun and affordable
way to make 20 cards, a new
take on product bundling, and
a re-affirmation of our love for
paisleys, all wrapped up in a
single stamp set: So Happy.
For this issue
of Stampin’ Success, we wanted
to try something different, and
presented a challenge to one of
our concept artists. We asked her
to create as many standard-sized
cards as she could in four unique
designs using one stamp set and
only a handful of products (and
keep the cost for everything
under $75, please). She was
allowed to use SNAIL Adhesive®
and Stampin’ Dimensionals
without adding either to the cost
of her supplies.
The Challenge
Take the challenge! How
many cards in four unique
designs can you make using
a single stamp set? Be sure
to keep the pre-tax cost for
the supplies under $75.
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Our artist
selected So Happy from page 122
of our Fall-Winter Collection 2007
for her challenge. This stamp
set is a study in simple design:
nine bold images, most echoing
a circle motif. But circles aren’t
the only design available in So
Happy. This set also features
flower and paisley images, two
images perfect for creating
backgrounds, and a greeting.
The Stamp Set
Upon looking at this stamp
set, several design possibilities
immediately come to mind: a
flower bouquet using the tripleline image for stems, a single
flower with fanciful circles in the
center (like the one on page 122
of the catalog), or a whimsical,
abstract design using paisleys or
circles. But there’s much more to
these images than meets the eye,
and our concept artist zeroed in
on these less-obvious features.
One aspect of these images that
she noticed was the flower in the
center of the flower paisley
image. This flower lends itself
well to being cut out and layered,
a simple way to add extra
dimension to a project. Not only
does this tiny flower look
fantastic when layered over
itself, it also looks lovely on top
of the other paisley.
The flower also coordinates with
the Trio Flower punch in our
Three for You Punch Box, so
there’s no need to cut out this
tiny flower if you have a Punch
Box handy! The flower in the
punch is a little larger than the
flower in this image, so you
will have space outside the
image, resulting in a slightly
different look than the one that
our artist created.
Backgrounds are the key to
creating cohesive designs when
you stamp using a set with
simple, bold images like this one.
They help establish a style
and draw the eye from one
image to the next. They also
serve to balance the design of
stampin’sensations
a card, which can otherwise
appear weighed down by the
bold images.
Luckily, So Happy comes with
images that are perfectly suited
for creating small background
pieces. Our artist loved using
the small dotted background
image to create accents for her
cards: two dotted background
pieces and one row of dots. She
also used the triple-line image
to create a small background
accent on the Happy card. On
the Blue Bayou card, our artist
stamped the large circle image
three times along the side of her
focal point to balance the flower.
And on the Happy card, she
stamped the dotted circle image
three times to draw the eye to
the card’s greeting. You can
see additional examples of this
principle at work in the cards on
page 122 of the catalog.
Within her limit of $75,
our artist knew she had to draw
all of her colors from a single
color family. This simple, bold
set cries out for a modern, fun
color combination, and the
decision to use our In Colors
Color
was an easy one! The luxurious
combination of Blue Bayou and
Purely Pomegranate subdue the
lush green of Wild Wasabi and
make Soft Sky appear even more
delicate. In order to balance out
this rich color combination and
make her designs pop, our artist
needed to add a bright color
to her combination. Therefore,
only the brilliance of Whisper
White would do for a neutral.
You’ll notice that she did not
use a neutral on the Happy card,
opting to take advantage of the
rich colors. You’ll also notice
that she used no ribbon on this
card, allowing images to fully
carry the design (with a small
spark of silver from a brad).
Keeping with her In Color®
combination, our artist selected
Sherbet Ribbon Originals
and Silver brads as the two
accessories that would fit
within her budget. With Ribbon
Originals, she obtained more
than one ribbon option that
coordinated with her color
palette. And the Silver brads
add another brilliant and
modern touch. She used
the ribbon to balance her
designs. The touch of Purely
Pomegranate ribbon in the
upper left corner of the Very
Happy card balances the large
Purely Pomegranate flower in
the lower right corner, keeping
the card from feeling too
bottom heavy.
The next time you need to spark
your imagination, need an idea
for product bundling, or simply
want to help your customers see
the value in a single stamp set,
take this challenge for yourself.
You may be surprised by all that
you can create!
stampin’ supplies
page
item #
cost
So Happy stamp set
122
109244
$25.95
In Color 8-1/2" x 11" card stock assortment
165
108637
$7.95
Whisper White 8-1/2" x 11" card stock
165
100730
$7.50
Blue Bayou Classic Stampin’ Pad
165
109013
$5.25
VersaMark pad
186
102283
$7.50
Sherbet Ribbon Originals
191
109184
$12.95
Silver brads
189
104336
$6.95
total (before tax)
$74.05
The Breakdown (see above)
Our artist did it! She created four unique card designs using
the above products, in addition to SNAIL and Stampin’
Dimensionals. With these products, she could create five cards of
each design. That’s 20 cards!
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stampin’memories
RD
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lan a scrapbooking class or
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stamp camp using one of the
higher-priced alphabet sets.
•
Remind customers that when
they purchase an alphabet
stamp set, they get more
stamps for their money.
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oint out to customers that
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alphabet stamps are a much
greater value than alphabet
stickers, because stamps can
be used again and again.
When
used well, any of our greetings
sets makes a page appear
professional. Our #1 page uses
greetings and alphabets in
several ways: as an accent
(“Go team!”, “Property of”,
and “Game on!”), as a border
(“81”), and to highlight certain
words in journaling.
Accentuate Your Art
E
Revisit the “Take the
Challenge, and Increase
Your Sales” article in the
October 2006 issue of
Stampin’ Success for more
fantastic ideas!
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words
card makers have long
appreciated the benefits of
our greetings stamp sets. If
you flip through the catalog,
you’ll see greetings used on
dozens of samples in a variety
of ways. When you sit down to
scrapbook, greetings sets might
not be the first thing you reach
for, but you’ll find they are
incredibly easy—and valuable—
to incorporate into scrapbooking
projects. Pass these ideas on to
your customers, and watch
your sales of these exceptional
sets soar.
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o
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Demonstrators far and wide
know that what they
demonstrate sells. Increase
your sales by demonstrating
higher-priced greetings sets
such as our wonderful,
versatile alphabet sets.
Consider these suggestions:
the power of
You can create
custom titles and headings easily
with our alphabet sets (pages
156–161 of the Fall-Winter
Collection 2007). The Create art
journal features an alphabet
set and several stamped words.
One of the best things about
our alphabets is that you can
create coordinating words in
Make Your Own
WORDS
moments—and then reuse the
set over and over again. With
stickers, once you’ve used them,
they’re gone for good!
With so
many greetings sets available,
it’s easy to create just the
right combination of words
to accompany your photos.
Mix and match words from
various sets as we’ve done on
our Baby Sister frame. Look
through the Greetings section
of the catalog (pages 139–162),
or see the sidebar for a list
of stamp sets you can use on
scrapbooking projects.
Mix and Match
Showing multiple uses for
greetings sets helps customers
see the value of these exclusive
products. Each of the projects
featured here has been designed
so that specific elements can
be used on cards as well as
scrapbook pages. For example,
use the words “Game on” and
the chipboard star from our #1
page, the word “Create” and the
flower from our art journal, or
the beautiful baby tag from our
frame on the front of a card.
When you show how greetings
sets can be used on both a
scrapbooking project and a card,
sets are more likely to appeal to
a wide range of customers.
Demonstrate these valuable
ways to use Stampin’ Up!’s
greetings sets in scrapbooking,
and show your customers
the possibilities.
#1 page
Amazing to Zany, Big Deal Numbers,
Property Lines, Simple Serif Mini
Alphabets & Numbers, and Sporting
sets; Blue Bayou, Chocolate Chip, Kraft,
Old Olive, and Whisper White card
stock; On Board Ginormous Pieces and
Simon Upper; Blue Bayou, Chocolate
Chip, Old Olive, and Ruby Red Classic
Stampin’ Pads; Old Olive and Ruby Red
Craft Stampin’ Pads; VersaMark pad;
Blue Bayou double-stitched, Chocolate
Chip wide, and Old Olive wide grosgrain
ribbon; Stampin' Dimensionals;1-3/8"
Circle and 1-3/8" Square punches
baby sister frame
Amazing to Zany, Everything Baby,
Office Accoutrement, and Wonderful
Favorites sets; Bashful Blue and Whisper
White card stock; Bashful Blue and Old
Olive Classic Stampin’ Pads; Old Olive
wide grosgrain ribbon; Silver brads;
3/16" Corner Rounder, 1/16" Circle, and
1/2" Circle punches
create art journal
Art by Design, Define Your Life, and
Defining Alphabet sets; Bashful Blue,
Old Olive, and Whisper White card
stock; Ruby Red textured card stock;
On Board 5" x 5" Art Journal; Old Olive
Classic Stampin’ Pad; Bashful Blue, Old
Olive, and Ruby Red Stampin’ Write
markers; Bashful Blue narrow grosgrain
ribbon; Earth Elements® brads; Stampin’
Dimensionals; Crafters’ Tool Kit; 5-Petal
Flower, Spiral, and 1/2" Circle punches
stampin’memories
You can use
any of our
greetings on
your scrapbook
pages; however,
these sets
are especially
well suited
for use in
scrapbooking.
Alphabet sets
Amazing to Zany
Define Your Life
Dilly-Dally wheels
Everyday Flexible Phrases
Everything Baby
Fundamental Phrases
Sporting
Trés Chic background
Wonderful Favorites
september 2007 11
stampin’business
small groups BIg
Tips for Small
Group Meetings
Hold meetings at regularly
scheduled intervals
(quarterly might be a
good place to start).
Schedule meetings far in
advance, and make sure
everyone’s invited.
Give everyone an assignment
so they feel involved.
If you can’t meet together
in person, try a different
approach: set up a chat group,
schedule a teleconference,
or send out a newsletter.
if you have a small downline—
say, one to three members—
you might feel that you don’t
need to hold group meetings.
You might see your downline
members often enough that
you don’t need a scheduled time
to get together. And after all,
you might think, aren’t group
meetings just for large groups?
Group meetings are for groups
of all sizes—you and your
smaller downline can gain as
much from group meetings as
larger groups. Your group may
be small, but you should have
the same goals for your group
meetings as a demonstrator
with a large downline: educate,
motivate, and celebrate.
As you begin holding
your group meetings, you’ll
Educate.
Rewards
quickly discover that there’s
no better place to train your
downline than in a group
meeting. This cozy gathering
creates an ideal atmosphere
where members can learn from
you and from each other.
Base your training topics on
what your downline members
need. An aspiring business
builder could benefit from
business, workshop, and event
tips. Someone who signed up for
the discount would love to try
new techniques and products.
Be sure to involve all of your
downline members in training
and education. If someone has
learned a new technique, ask
her to teach it to the group. If
someone experienced exciting
success at a craft fair, have her
share what she did and discuss
why it worked.
Learning something
new and spending time
with other demonstrators
can be highly energizing
and motivating. When your
downline members get together
to create, talk, and laugh, they
usually go home excited to try
something new.
Motivate.
Because of the small number
of members, small downlines
tend to become a close-knit
support group. They know
there’s always someone to
provide encouragement during
the challenging times and a big
“Woo-hoo!” during the terrific
times. When you hold regular
group meetings, your downline
members enjoy the chance to get
to know each other and create
bonds that last.
Take time at your
meetings to recognize the
successes of your members, both
personal (new babies, marriages,
finally cleaning a stamp room)
and business (title promotions,
achievement awards, achieving
high sales). Nothing makes
people happier than having
someone recognize their
accomplishments.
Celebrate.
If you haven’t held group
meetings in the past, it might
take a while for your downline
members to get used to the idea
and support your efforts. But
be persistent and patient—your
group will develop an energy of
its own, and group meetings will
be something every member will
look forward to.
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to get ahead
during the holidays
Careful planning is always a good
idea, but during the holiday season,
it’s critical. Consider the unique
opportunities available to boost sales and
bookings during this busy and festive time of
year and incorporate them into your business
approach. Plan to make the most of your
business this holiday season by trying some
of the following suggestions.
Then
think about what you need
to do to meet those goals. Look
at your calendar. What events
do you already have planned?
What additional events can
you schedule in order to meet
your goals? Events centered
on the holidays are particularly
effective.
Set specific goals.
Simplify card- and gift-giving
for customers and hostesses.
If attending a workshop or
class provides an opportunity
to check something off their
holiday to-do lists, guests will
be more likely to attend. Be
sensitive to which holidays your
guests do or do not celebrate.
Hold a class or stamp-a-
where guests can make
holiday cards. Plan this event
early in November before
guests have made plans for
their holiday cards. Remind
them of the personal touch of
hand-stamped cards by saying
something like, “Make your
holiday cards extra special this
year by hand stamping them. Come
to my stamp-a-stack in November,
and you’ll make 15 holiday cards in
one evening.”
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Gift-making events are another
valuable time saver for your
guests. Like hand-stamped cards,
handmade gifts also show a little
extra love. Excellent holiday
gift ideas include calendars,
scrapbooks, journals, framed
art, and card sets. For specific
holiday gift projects see “HandStamped Holiday Gifts” on
page 12 of the October issue of
Stampin’ Success.
Promote Stampin’ Up!
as holiday gifts.
Beginning in October or
November, collect a wish list
for each customer and hostess.
Ask them for a contact person
they’d like to have their wish
list go to for gift ideas. Send the
list to those individuals; then
follow up with each contact
person, suggesting that they
add Stampin’ Up! products to
their holiday gift list for your
customer or hostess.
products
to
increase sales in December.
The Fall-Winter Collection 2007
retiring stamp set list will be
available December 1. Remind
guests of the urgency of the
retiring list by saying something
like, “Now is the time to get those
sets that you’ve had your eye on.
Once they are retired, they are
gone for good.”
Use the retiring list
• Invite your hostesses to bring
guests; this will help you find
new customers and hostesses.
• Show new techniques, projects,
and products to increase sales.
• Offer an incentive for
those who book a future
workshop. It’s not too early
to begin thinking about
your January calendar.
• Remind them of the retiring
list in December and the
new catalog to look forward
to in January.
The holiday season is full of
business-boosting opportunities.
Plan to get ahead in your
business by making the most of
the resources and opportunities
available during this festive
season of the year.
for your
hostesses. Without them,
you would have no workshops
and, consequently, fewer
future hostesses and potential
recruits. Hostesses are key to
your business’ success. Show
these invaluable people your
appreciation, and treat them
extra special by holding a
hostess-appreciation event.
These events are terrific places
to recruit, sell, and offer future
booking opportunities.
Show appreciation
Here are a few suggestions
to help you make the most of
hostess appreciation events:
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tips of the trade
Stamps? check. Ink? check. Paper? check. Scissors? check. Inspiration? Inspiration? Where’s the inspiration?
Do you feel like your design has the blahs? Ever look at a project in a
magazine with envy? A few minutes with Stampin’ Up!’s top artists yielded a
multitude of quick tips to turn your design from ordinary to amazing.
Designing your artistic work starts
with inspiration. Ideas often take us by surprise.
A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place
sketch. If an idea comes to your mind, draw it out—even if it’s
on a restaurant napkin.
now where your tools are. You’re more likely to use a tool if
k
you know where it is.
save. If your first try at a design doesn’t work, save it. It may
spark ideas for another project later.
arrange. Discover how to best organize your space by checking
out your desk after a stamping frenzy. If a tool is on your desk,
you use it! Make sure you arrange everything so what you use
most is within easy reach every time you stamp.
Ignite Your Inspiration
look. Peruse our catalog, mini catalogs, and magazine; also
check out books, magazines, and craft stores. Anything can
offer ideas.
jot. Make notes of ideas and inspiration, especially if you
don’t have time to design right now.
risk. Be willing to fail. Allow yourself to make mistakes.
Sometimes great ideas come from what you think is a mistake.
Keep in mind that every piece of card stock has two sides.
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Designing is easier when you have everything handy.
keep stamps and other tools clean and ready to use.
relax. A well-arranged workspace helps you relax so the
creativity flows.
Like puzzle pieces coming together,
elements of your design can fit perfectly to make your creation
uniquely you.
Planning Your Design
start by asking yourself what message, emotion, or tone you
want to evoke with your creation. If it motivates you, challenge
yourself to find exactly the right elements—stamp sets,
accents, and colors.
f ocus by choosing your stamped image and then coordinating
it with supporting images, background patterns, your greeting
(if you have one), accents, Designer Series paper, etc.
choose colors to complement your focal image. Your color
choices can complement or detract from your art. Typically, fewer
colors work best. Three colors plus one neutral color is optimum.
lay out your design before you glue anything down. This
eliminates card stock anxiety.
work for balance in your art. Look at your planned layout.
Where does your eye rest? Are all the elements balanced? You
don’t need to fill your entire page or card front.
take time to stamp.
Cutting card stock and paper with
precision comes by using the right tools.
Cutting with Certainty
use perfect layers™ to cut with exactness.
sharp blades are easy to use and make cuts with more
precision. Replace blades in your Paper Cutter and hobby
blade often. (If you don’t want to ever replace blades, try the
Tabletop Paper Cutter.)
fix ragged edges of card stock after cutting by sanding the
edges or adding a little moisture.
Products the Top Artists Love to Use
adhesive remover is an inexpensive way to remove
excess SNAIL or to pull off Stampin’ Dimensionals.
use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to position your stamp for perfect
image alignment.
have a pair of “sticky” scissors that you use for sticky
products. Have a pair of “clean” scissors that you keep sharp
for cutting ribbon, paper, and card stock.
se a brayer for background stamps to ensure you have full
u
ink coverage.
“when in doubt, use old olive!” Have a favorite color
combination to turn to when you’re stumped.
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promotion
dress it up
paper party
Promotion Dates
November 1—30
Details Buy three
packages of Designer
Series paper and get
one free!
There is no limit to the
number you can purchase.
You’ll find complete
instructions for the
samples featured in this
article online under My
Business>My Business
Resources>Stampin’ Up!
Publications>Stampin’
Success>2007>November.
from the fresh colors of a
French country garden to the
bold lines of a modern corner
office, customers love using our
latest styles of Designer Series
paper. Now, they will be able
to feature our gorgeous paper
designs on all their projects!
During November, we’re offering
a paper-buying special made for
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Give your customers what they need to
dress their projects in Stampin’ Up! style
during our paper party promotion.
stylish crafters like you and your
customers. When you purchase
three packages of Designer Series
paper this month, you’ll receive
the fourth package absolutely
free. With 35 fashionable papers
to choose from, your customers
will have no trouble filling their
stamping closet with designs and
colors suitable for every occasion.
If only designer clothing was
this inexpensive!
No matter your customers’
crafting style—whether they
delight in making cards,
scrapbooking memories, or
putting together beautiful
handmade gifts—we’ve got a
perfect Designer Series paper
just waiting for their projects.
Customers who adore
making cards will jump at the
opportunity to purchase multiple
packages of our Designer Series
paper. Whether they’re making
an adorable announcement to
welcome a new arrival or an
original card to cheer up that
one-of-a-kind friend, they’ll
have the design options they
crave no matter the occasion.
Patterned papers are the latest
trend in cards right now, and this
promotion makes it easy for you
and your customers to join in the
fun! As a bonus, using patterned
paper makes putting together
last-minute cards even faster.
Scrapbookers clamor for the
convenience of patterned paper
and love incorporating paper
colors and design elements into
their layouts. From the funky,
retro-chic look of Uptown to the
delicate Victorian elegance of
Porcelain Prints, our Designer
Series paper offers a wide array
of designs suitable for a host of
imaginative pages, whatever your
customers’ scrapbooking style.
If your customers are the kind
of people who want to make
handmade boxes and gifts for
the holidays (as we highlighted
on page 12 of last month’s issue
of Stampin’ Success), tell them to
look no further. Our Designer
Series paper is double-sided, and
crafters love using it to create
boxes and cones perfect for small
gifts. They’re the ideal thickness
for sturdy boxes, yet thin enough
to flex into the shape you desire.
Take the idea of holiday giftgiving one step further with paper
designs perfect for handmade
gifts year-round. Just imagine—
you can make 12 of our simple
Party Favor cones from one
package of Designer Series paper!
Encourage your customers to
take advantage of this limitedtime offer on our Designer
Series paper. There’s never been
a better time to dress up your
projects in Stampin’ Up! style!
promotion
wonderful couple page
Wonderful Favorites set; Blue Bayou, River Rock, and Very Vanilla card stock;
Porcelain Prints Designer Series paper; Blue Bayou and River Rock Classic
Stampin’ Pads; Basic Black Stampin’ Write journaler; River Rock doublestitched grosgrain ribbon; Antique Brass Build-A-Brad™; Pretties Kit; Stampin’
Dimensionals; sponge daubers; 1/2" Circle punch
original card
Big Flowers and Little Flowers sets; Blue Bayou, River Rock, Soft Sky, and
Whisper White card stock; Notations No. 2 Designer Series paper; Blue
Bayou, River Rock, and Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pads; Blue Bayou doublestitched grosgrain ribbon; Pretties Kit; Stampin’ Dimensionals; 5-Petal Flower,
Scallop Circle, 1/4" Circle, 1/2" Circle, 3/4" Circle, 1" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, and
1-3/8" Circle punches
party favor cone
Baroque Motifs set; Very Vanilla card stock; River Rock Prints Designer Series
paper; River Rock Classic Stampin’ Pad; Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon; Vintage
brads; Antique Brass Jumbo eyelets; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Crop-A-Dile™;
Scallop Circle and 3/4" Circle punches
happy new baby card
Fundamental Phrases and Wild about You sets; River Rock, Soft Sky and
Very Vanilla card stock; River Rock Prints Designer Series paper; Blue Bayou
and River Rock Classic Stampin’ Pads; River Rock double-stitched grosgrain
ribbon; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Coluzzle® Cutting System
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stampin’style
making a difference
one family at a time
Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators make a difference at Ronald McDonald Houses®
we’re all familiar with the
Statement of the Heart. We
usually associate it with sharing
our creativity and our love of
stamping, but for some Stampin’
Up! demonstrators, it has an
additional meaning. These
demonstrators share their time
and their love with children
in need and make a difference
at Ronald McDonald Houses
throughout the country.
What Are Ronald McDonald
Houses? Ronald McDonald
Houses provide a home-awayfrom-home for the families of
seriously ill children who require
extensive medical treatment or
hospitalization.
Each year, Stampin’ Up! donates
$100,000 to Ronald McDonald
House Charities® (RMHC®).
Stampin’ Up! also designates
a stamp set each year as our
RMHC set and donates $2
from each sale of that set (this
year’s set is Just Like You on
page 105 of the Fall-Winter
Collection 2007). Because House
guests don’t have to pay to
stay, RMHC relies on donations
and volunteers to keep things
running. This is where our
generous demonstrators
add so much.
For some demonstrators,
volunteering combines two
loves: stamping and helping
others. Amanda Coughlin, House
lead for the Tampa (Florida)
House, volunteered because “I
knew that would be a great way
to continue to do what I love to
do, which is stamp, and do it for
a good cause.”
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Sheryl Dodson, House lead for
the St. Louis (Missouri) House,
decided to volunteer because
two of her sons spent time in
children’s hospitals, and she
understands the anxiety that
families experience when a child
is seriously ill. While she lived
close to the hospital and didn’t
need services Ronald McDonald
Houses offer, she understands
how critical the Houses are to
other families. “I didn’t need the
service,” she says, “but I think
it’s a great thing that they offer
it and a great thing that we have
the opportunity to help.”
Making a Difficult Situation
Stampin’
Up! demonstrators help at the
Houses in many different ways:
donating handmade cards,
supplying homemade meals,
even decorating rooms.
a Little Easier
Guests are grateful to have
handmade cards to send to loved
ones or to give to hospital staff.
Amanda organized a project
that includes filling 15 ForgetMe-Not Keepers® with cards.
With the help of her downline
and her customers, the Keepers
are always well stocked. At her
group meetings, her downline
members each make one card
to donate, and she often gives
swaps to her customers, who
turn them into cards to donate.
“What’s wonderful is that the
guests are using the cards,”
relates Amanda.
Some demonstrator volunteers
arrive at the Houses with
stamping projects, ready to
provide a diversion for anyone
who wants a break from
their overwhelming worries.
Pam Bert, House lead for
the Oklahoma City House,
remembers two particular
guests: a teenage girl who was
being treated for leukemia and
her mother. The mother relaxed
and enjoyed herself while
she stamped. “The daughter
commented that it was nice to
see her mom smiling and happy
for just that short period of
time,” Pam remembers.
One morning, Barbara got a
call from the Boston House
manager who told her that
two girls—both going through
chemotherapy—and their
mothers had asked if they
could stamp that day. It wasn’t
Barbara’s day to go, but she
dropped everything and headed
over to the House. “Volunteering
is the best way to start the day,”
she says. “The joy that we get
back is a million times more than
we give.”
Barbara Lash serves as the
House lead for the Boston
(Massachusetts) House. Her
group regularly provides
home-cooked meals for guests.
She recalls a teenage boy
named Jaime who had a brain
tumor. Cancer had devastated
his body, and chemotherapy
made it difficult for him to eat.
Barbara and her group had
cooked homemade applesauce,
and the delicious smell wafted
through the House. Jaime ate
a few spoonfuls of applesauce.
Amazingly, he then ate two more
bowls full, the most he had eaten
at one sitting in a long time,
and he thanked Barbara for the
delicious food. Barbara reflects,
“For him to be able to eat and
then to thank me for it, does it
get any better than that?”
Sheryl remembers Maddie, an
adorable five-year-old who had
already survived multiple heart
attacks and heart operations
during her short life. Maddie
spent months at the St. Louis
House while she waited for a
heart transplant. Each month,
Maddie looked forward to
stamping and scrapbooking with
Sheryl. When Sheryl showed
up one day, Maddie was gone.
Sheryl later found out that
Maddie had finally received her
heart transplant and returned
home. Sheryl made a difference
in Maddie’s life, but Maddie also
made a difference in Sheryl’s life.
“Whenever I think of Maddie, it
puts a smile on my face,” she says.
In any
type of volunteer work, there
are givers and receivers. House
guests are the visible receivers:
they receive good meals, a
comfortable place to stay,
and something fun to do. But
volunteers often receive as much
as they give, if not more.
Giving and Receiving
The first time Pam went to her
House, the mood was somber
when they arrived, but she and
the guests were laughing by the
end of the evening after talking
about their children and other
positive subjects. “For just a
few hours, we can make them
happy,” says Pam. “Isn’t that
worth it?”
stampin’style
Picture Perfect Project
Cards, Cards, and More Cards
Sheryl Dodson, St. Louis House
Pam Bert, Oklahoma City House
Once a month, Sheryl heads off to the St. Louis House.
She prepares two to three projects, and she loves it when
someone wants to stamp with her. But if no one is in the
mood to stamp, Sheryl finishes the projects she brought
and donates them to the House. Sheryl and her downline
are planning to create card stock photo frames for guests.
House staff will take photos of the guests’ children to put
in the frames, and the guests can keep the photos of their
children in their rooms.
Pam makes sure that the guests of the Oklahoma City House
have an abundant supply of handmade cards and envelopes
to use. She finds ways to have her whole stamping community
help out. Once, she offered a discount on classes to anyone
who brought five cards to donate to the House. Another
time, she held a stamp camp where one of the projects was
a simple card that was donated. Each customer had the
satisfaction of making a beautiful card and the joy of knowing
that her card would go to a good cause.
Making a House a Home
Beyond the Basics
Amanda Coughlin, Tampa House
Barbara Lash, Boston House
When Amanda began volunteering at the Tampa House,
the House wasn’t very cozy—it was more like an impersonal
hotel. Amanda rallied members of her downline, customers,
and area demonstrators to make it feel more like a home.
Fifteen stampers each “adopted” a room. Each demonstrator
stamped wall art using Monogram background stamps;
stamped baskets, tissue box covers, and door hangers;
and filled a decorated Forget-Me-Not Keeper with cards
for the guests to use. The handmade items create a warm
and comfortable feeling, and the inspirational art provides a
much-needed lift to the guests who stay there.
Each month, Barbara and her group of 39 demonstrator
volunteers provide dinner for the 40–45 families at the Boston
House. But just providing a basic meal isn’t enough; Barbara
wants the guests to have a delicious meal, which is made
with only the finest ingredients. She believes that after a long
and arduous day at the hospital, families deserve the comfort
of a home-cooked, made-from-scratch dinner. Barbara’s not
alone in her belief; members of her volunteer group, her
downline, and even her customers all pitch in to pay for and
prepare the meals.
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Àlacard
double the fun
for your
information
Don’t
miss out on your chance to offer customers the holiday card-making
solution they’ve been waiting for! Our Holiday Glitz card kit
(Item # 110286) contains the precut and prescored card stock and
the accessories they need to create spectacular handmade holiday
greetings. Your customers may purchase the kit for $28.95, or, if
they also purchase a qualifying stamp set, they may purchase the kit
for $24.95. Remember, these kits are available while supplies last, so
make sure your customers get theirs today!
Holiday Glitz Card Kits—Available While Supplies Last
have you ever bought a reversible jacket or top? For one
price, you get twice the wearing options. One day you may
be feeling daring so you wear the bold patterned side, while
the next time you put it on, you opt for the stability of the
solid side.
We love the feeling of versatility, and because our Designer
Series paper is double-sided, you enjoy twice the designs
and twice the fun in every package. This month’s À la Card
template utilizes the contrasting and coordinating sides of
our Designer Series paper, so you can express your sense of
style with twice the effect.
You’ll love how our Designer Series paper is light enough to
adhere to practically anything but heavy enough to exude
quality, making card and project creation spectacularly easy.
And some of our designs utilize multiple designs on one side,
giving you even more creative options.
Our Thanks card, for example, uses the Brocade Background
Designer Series paper. The bold side has an Old Olive
background in some places with a Chocolate Chip
background in others. Combine this exciting combination
with the monochromatic design on the back side,
and you’ve got easy contrast and vitality.
Use Designer Series paper on your next card, and double
the fun!
thanks card
Brocade Basics and Fundamental Phrases sets; Old Olive card stock;
Brocade Background Designer Series paper; Chocolate Chip and Old
Olive Classic Stampin’ Pads; Chocolate Chip taffeta ribbon; Aged Copper
Hodgepodge Hardware
Check out Shadow Magic
(page 6) to see another card based
on this same template.
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On October 11, we changed our
order handling policy in order to provide more consistent service
to a broader customer base in the future. These changes will most
directly affect you when you choose to expedite the shipping on
an order.
Expedited Shipping Changes
Under the previous program, we had limited the availability of
expediting shipping during holidays or other busy periods. The
result was that you waited longer for your package, even if you were
willing to pay for expedited service. The revised program will allow
for the expedited shipping option at any time throughout the year.
To be able to provide this benefit, however, we will no longer be able
to offer preferred handling for expedited orders.
Under the revised program, you will use the new “Days to Pick” field
on your order screen, which shows a range of days that indicate how
long it will take to process and ship your order. This will help you
determine what level of expedited shipping you will need. All orders
will be processed and shipped in the order they are received, even
those orders with expedited shipping.
You may need to adjust your business practices slightly to allow for
the order handling policy change. You can ensure that you will have
the products you need for your events by collecting RSVPs from
event attendees ahead of time and using the “Days to Pick” field on
your order screen. This way, you will know in advance how many
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guests to plan for, as well as when to expect your order. As always,
you can continue to count on Stampin’ Up! for the timely handling
and shipping of orders.
We always want to make
sure that your customers have a chance to pick up their favorite
stamp sets before they’re gone. And this year is no exception. On
December 1, we’ll post the Fall-Winter Collection 2007 retired stamp
set list on the Demonstrator Web Site, so you and your customers
will have a full month to purchase the sets that will no longer be
available in January.
Fall-Winter Collection 2007 Retired List
Since this is our first retired stamp set list to be posted during the
holiday season, we want to make sure you have what you need to
take advantage of the fantastic timing! In our next issue of Stampin’
Success, you’ll find an article full of ideas to help you make the most
of our first semiannual retired stamp set list. Be sure to let your
customers know about this last-chance opportunity to purchase
these great stamp sets.
These last six months have flown by,
and now we’re gearing up for a brand-new catalog! As we head into
this exciting event, you may have questions about how the catalog
transition will work. Here are a few of the answers you may be
looking for:
New Catalog Transition
catalog preorder: You can preorder copies of the catalog by
OEX or by phone starting November 12, 2007. Catalogs ordered
by December 13, 2007 will be shipped for arrival by the end of
December. The catalog will be available in packages of eight and
will be sold for $28.00 (Item # 111431). Remember, preordered
catalogs are placed on a special order type in OEX, and you will not
be able to add additional merchandise to this order.
update your demonstrator profile: Every demonstrator
receives a complimentary copy of the catalog, which is mailed to
the address listed in your demonstrator profile at the time you
place your order. You’ll want to make sure that your address is
correct. If you are moving during December, please update your
address before you preorder your catalog. You can update your
address by visiting My Business>My Profiles>Edit My Profile.
if you’ve joined stampin’ up! within the last year, you
will definitely want to take advantage of the Business
Booster Kit. Newly reconfigured this year, the kit contains
essential supplies you’ll need to supplement your Starter
Kit. In the Business Booster Kit, you receive an entire box
of catalogs, additional guest invitation postcards, and order
forms—all for less than the cost of a box of catalogs!
Whether you’ve started your business off with a bang and
are already in need of these supplies, or you’re just catching
the vision of what you can achieve with your Stampin’ Up!
business, you’ll want to order this kit. You can only order
one Business Booster Kit, and these materials are what
you rely on as you share your Stampin’ Up! business. The
opportunity to order more at a significant discount means
you save money while building up your inventory of critical
business-building supplies.
You’ll definitely use these items as your business grows, so
place your order today!
The Business Booster Kit contains
the following:
•
Catalogs (8)
•
Guest invitation postcards (package of 100)
•
Customer order forms (package of 50)
Item # 104525 | $24.95
Please note that if you place your order during December,
you must order it by phone (1-800-STAMP UP) because of
catalog transition considerations.
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november 2007 21
workshopwow
a watercolor wonder:
the stained glass technique
combining stamps, vellum paper, and Watercolor Wonder™ Crayons (or Watercolor
Pencils) can turn even a novice stamper into an accomplished watercolor artist—and
the stained glass technique is oh-so-simple to learn. In fact, this technique is the
perfect way to prove to your most artistically challenged customers that they can
duplicate the muted and nuanced look of watercolor art.
To create this stained glass look, cut a piece of vellum paper to your desired size and
choose an image to stamp. Use a line art stamp set such as Sassy Stems. Like the
images in a child’s coloring book, these sets give you a defined area for coloring. Stamp
your image using StazOn® or Craft inks (allow time for the ink to dry if you use the
Craft ink)—they adhere best to the smooth surface of the vellum paper. Next, flip over
the vellum paper and fill in the image with color using Watercolor Wonder Crayons.
Strong, vibrant colors are best since they are more visible on the reverse side. Use an
Aqua Painter™ or blender pen to blend the colors of the image. Finally, mount the
colored image (the side you just colored should be facing down) on a piece of Whisper
White card stock using Mini Glue Dots®. Then, adhere the image and background to
your project using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
It’s as simple as that! Your customers will discover that the vellum paper mutes the
colors beautifully. And as a bonus, it hides any mistakes that may have been made
while coloring. In addition, the stained glass technique is also great for creating upsell
opportunities. Use your demonstration to highlight line art stamp sets such as Doodle
This and watercolor accessories like Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Aqua Painters, and
blender pens.
give thanks card
Give Thanks set; Always Artichoke, River Rock, Ruby Red, Whisper White, and White Vellum card stock; Basic
Black Craft Stampin’ Pad; Earth Elements Watercolor Wonder Crayons; Clear Stampin’ Emboss powder; More
Mustard narrow grosgrain ribbon; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Aqua Painter; Spiral punch
thank you card
Stem Silhouettes set; More Mustard, River Rock, Whisper White, and White Vellum card stock; Always Artichoke,
Basic Black, and More Mustard Craft Stampin’ Pads; Earth Elements Watercolor Wonder Crayons; Always
Artichoke narrow grosgrain ribbon; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Aqua Painter
contestwinners september
contestwinners june
giving
thanks
Sheryl Braun : Cincinnati, Ohio
heading
back
to class
Linda Keal : Downers Grove, Illinois
how
the west
was
won
Blackhurst
background
checks Lindsey
Denise Gollaher
: : Hewitt, Texas
Hopkinton, Massachussettes
my, what big
eyes
you have
the great
white Laura
: Stanwood,
Washington
Mary Laures
Beth West
: San Diego,
California
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artfile
file wow!
Abby Jo
Cousineau
Jordan,
Utah
Mary
Albright :: South
Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania
contestcategories
contestcategories november
august
ajust
girl’s
best friend Cards
Projects
featuring
our new
sparkling
a note
created
with our
Rhinestone
brads
Notes
products
a trick
and treat nine
to five
Pages
created
withusing
a Halloween
Projects
created
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from our
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ribbon originality Samples
created
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new design your life Scrapbook
pages created using Ribbon
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Designer Series paper
wow! art file All other entries
wow! art file
All other entries
monthly contest deadlines
ontests run for a single month at a time, with the
• C
deadline falling on the 15th. This November Contest
runs October 16–November 15.
ntries for the November Contest must be received in
• E
our office on or before November 15, 2007.
lease pack all entries carefully and label the box or
• P
envelope with the contest month and category. (See
address below.) Contest entries will not be returned.
monthly contest rules
and information
inning projects often share the following features:
• W
They use only one set along with a greeting set, plus
backgrounds, borders, or frames. Use of the Write Me a
Memory® Journaling Fonts CDs is limited to journaling
only (not titles). Scrapbook pages include photos and
journaling. We receive more entries in the Wow! Art File
because there are no subject limitations, so your chances
of winning are better in the other categories.
• I nclude a list of Stampin’ Supplies used to make
your entry: Specify stamp set or wheel names; the
types and colors of papers, card stock, markers, pens,
pads; and any accessories or tools used. Stamps and
accessories used must be in the current catalog. Give
clear directions, if necessary. Also write your name,
demonstrator number, the month of the contest, and
the category you are entering. Write this information
directly on the back of the card or item, if possible.
ll scrapbook layouts must contain photos. When
• A
submitting photos of you or members of your
immediate family, you grant Stampin’ Up! the right to
publish those photos. However, if you’d like to submit a
project with photos of individuals other than immediate
family members, please have all main subjects in the
photo fill out a photo waiver form, which can be found
on the Demonstrator Web Site under My Business>My
Business Resources>Copyright. Make sure those photo
waivers are included with any projects you submit to
Stampin’ Up! Do not send photos taken by professional
photographers unless you have obtained a release of the
copyright in writing. Please include that release with
your submission.
• Mail to: Stampin’ Up! Contest: [Category Name]
12907 South 3600 West
Riverton, UT 84065
• S ubmission of artwork to Stampin’ Up! constitutes
agreement with Stampin’ Up!’s payment policy and
acknowledgment that the artwork becomes the property
of Stampin’ Up! to be used by the company as desired.
• S ubmit as many entries per category as you wish. Do not
submit projects made with patterns or images known to
be copyrighted. Contest winners in each category may
select any three stamp sets (excluding hostess sets) from
the current catalog and/or mini catalog. (Demonstrator
Support will call winners and take their free stamp
orders within 10 business days of publication date.)
•Stampin’ Up! cannot answer inquiries about
whether or not contest entries arrived in the
office. If you want proof of delivery, please send by
registered mail or a similar option.
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makeithappen
on your own
Whether you’re taking our Stampin’
Sensations design challenge to
prepare for upcoming events (page 8),
re-arranging your stamp room, or
planning to start holding group
meetings, you’ll find loads of helpful
tips in this month’s issue of Stampin’
Success. Here are some fantastic ideas
to get you started!
with your downline
Are you currently holding group
meetings? In what ways can
you better connect as a team?
This month, as you register for
Leadership Conference 2008, take
time to evaluate your leadership
skills and role as an upline.
Implement the “Plan to Get Ahead during the
If you’re not already holding group meetings with
holidays” article on page 13. To implement the ideas
your downline, start holding one this month! Start by
discussing the “Small Groups, Big Rewards” article on
page 12. Decide on the best format for your group.
from the article, create a checklist using the section
headings as items on the list. The following is a list of
those headings:
•
Set specific goals
•
Simplify card- and gift-giving for customers
•
Promote Stampin’ Up! products as holiday gifts
•
Use the retiring list to increase sales in December
•
Show appreciation for your hostesses
Once you have your checklist, write down specific
actions that you will do to accomplish each item.
Discuss your ideas with your upline. You can also
gather a group of demonstrators to brainstorm
together and discuss the ideas you have. Commit to
completing these action items and ask your upline,
another demonstrator, or a friend or family member to
follow up with you.
If you’re already holding regular group meetings,
take a moment with your downline to evaluate your
group meetings. Are they what you and your downline
need? Use the “Small Groups, Big Rewards” article on
page 12 as a source of topics to discuss.
Discuss with your downline the tips and ideas found
in the “Tips of the Trade” article on page 14. Discuss
not only the tips but how you can apply them to your
projects and workshops.
In your next group meeting, set aside time to
recognize the achievements of your downline—both
Stampin’ Up! achievements and life achievements.
Use this time as an opportunity to get to know your
downline personally and to foster relationships within
your group.
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12907 South 3600 West
Riverton, UT 84065
to lead a star-studded cast of enthusiastic,
talented stampers to success? It all begins at
Leadership Conference 2008!
Join us January 10–12 in Palm Springs, California!
Registration begins November 14, 2007
(managers and above) and November 15, 2007
(senior supervisors).
under Events>Leadership Conference.
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October 31, 2007 to attend this spectacular event.
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