MAY2012 - Stampin` Up!

MAY2012
Several years ago, I discovered
Bikram yoga and fell in love! I am
definitely a Bikram yoga fanatic,
and I have learned to make yoga
a top priority. I simply feel better
when I’ve taken the time to take
care of myself.
In yoga, learning the art of balance
is essential for success. And it’s not
easy! Transitioning from one pose
to the next, stretching muscles and
increasing blood flow, requires not
just physical balance but a mental
and emotional balance as well. But
the effort is well worth the sense
of peace and renewed energy you
feel when you finish a session.
I’ve learned the same lesson in life.
We must work toward balance in
order to live a meaningful and joyful
life. Balance is so important, in fact,
that it’s one of our eight Stampin’
Up!® principles. The principle states:
We are dedicated to those who strive
to create balanced lifestyles centered
on serving family and others while
nurturing their own self-esteem and
personal growth.
balance on page 16.
And once you’ve achieved balance,
that doesn’t mean you stay balanced.
Even after years of yoga, I still find
myself toppling over once in a while;
maintaining that balance between
physical, emotional, mental, and
spiritual needs is definitely an
ongoing process!
Creating a balanced lifestyle simply
means that we’re aware of what we’re
doing and where we’re spending
our time, and we’re consistently
evaluating where our time and efforts
are best spent. It’s definitely not easy,
but just as in yoga, the sense of peace
and accomplishment we feel as we
strive to find that balance is definitely
worth all the effort!
Balance in our lives doesn’t always
mean that we’re spending equal
amounts of time doing things. Some
days we may end up spending an
entire day being a demonstrator,
or a wife, or a mother, or a friend.
And depending on the season of
life we’re in, we may spend long
periods of time focusing on some
responsibilities, knowing we’ll
have time to devote to other
priorities later.
Shelli’s Message
» See project ideas and read more from Shelli on her blog at soshelli.com.
» Read more about finding
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calendar
2012–2013 annual catalog
sneak peek (May 1–31)
2011–2012 Idea Book & Catalog
and Celebrando Creatividad
sales periods (ends May 31)
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2012–2013 annual catalog
sales period (begins June 1)
Retired Stamps List (April 15–May 31)
Retired Accessories List
(April 25­–May 31)
2012 Incentive Trip
(April 29–May 4)
National Scrapbooking Month
(May 1–31)
may
1 S ale-A-Bration Recruiting Bundle
redemption begins
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Mother’s Day
14 June 2012 Stampin’ Success
now online
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ho Is Not Meeting Quarterly Sales
Minimums report now available; begin
preparing for June workshops
28 Memorial Day (US): Stampin’ Up!
offices closed
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011–2012 Idea Book & Catalog and
Celebrando Creatividad sales periods
end; last business day of the month;
August Contest entries due
june
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July 2012 Stampin’ Success now online
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ho Is Not Meeting Quarterly Sales
W
Minimums report now available; begin
preparing for July workshops
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Father’s Day
September Contest entries due
•T
hink ahead for your new catalog events
using the sneak peek on page 12!
•D
iscuss the balance article on page 16
with your downline. Help them set goals to
achieve balance between their personal life
and their business.
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FYI/PROMOTION
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DIY
beautiful. personal.
functional.
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COVER
CREATIONS
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STEP IT UP
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TECHNIQUE
white StazOn—an ink
to impress
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SCRAPBOOKING
the magic of mixing and
matching
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marvelous matchbooks
spring cleaning your computer
WOW
BUSINESS
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balancing your many roles
more for your money
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mess-free watercoloring
which way is my way?
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furry and fabulous
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BUSINESS
PRODUCT
STAMPS
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MY DIGITAL STUDIO
MY WAY
Q&A
ART CONTEST
a penny for your projects
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february 2012
FEATURED
GUEST ARTIST
TITLE
PROMOTIONS
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ARTISAN AWARD
FEATURE
flourishing new fixtures
Table of Contents
»make it happen
30 Last day of Stampin’ Up! year;
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»for your information
Flower Fun There are so many ways to create flowers, but one of our
favorite tools is the Blossom Petals Punch. It’s a builder punch, which
means you punch multiple coordinating shapes all at once. You can
layer the shapes and mix and match for lots of creative options. Check
out the gorgeous flowers adorning the cake on this month’s cover—
that’s right, they’re made using the Blossom Petals Punch.
If you haven’t already, try the Blossom Petals Punch. You’ll love it,
and your customers will love it!
Blossom Petals Punch • 2011–2012 Idea Book & Catalog •
item 121808 • $16.95 us/$22.95 can
»using the magazine
This magazine is a tool for you, with stamping ideas
and business ideas in every issue. You’ll always find:
• Stamping ideas for personal creativity and for events
• Sales training
• Ideas on how to share the demonstrator opportunity
• Training on our products
• Seasonal project ideas published early to help you
prepare for your seasonal events
• And much more
»icon guide
Make the most of this beautiful publication!
DEMO IT!
Projects marked with this logo
are excellent choices for event
demonstrations. Cards can be
completed in 5–8 minutes, scrapbook
pages in under 15 minutes.
FYI / Promotion
ONLINE EXTRAS
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You’ll find all of our Online Extras
on the demonstrator website under
Publications>Stampin’ Success>
2012>May.
going, going…gone!
SPANISH
Articles marked with this logo
in the table of contents are
available in Spanish on the
Spanish demonstrator website
under Publicaciones>Stampin’
Success>2012>Mayo.
MAKE & TAKE
Projects marked with this logo
are excellent choices for event
Make & Takes.
Let us know if your Stampin’ Up! projects have been published in consumer
magazines. Send an e-mail to [email protected] with your
name and demonstrator ID and the publication name and issue.
With the new catalog just around
the corner, it’s time to bid a fond
farewell to some of our favorite
stamp sets and accessories!
Dates to Remember
April 15: Retired Stamp Set List Posts
April 25: Retired Accessories List Posts
Contact your customers today!
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do it yourself
beautiful.
personal.
functional.
and themes of her home. Don’t
hesitate to choose a pattern or
color that at first might not seem
to “go with” the room. Take some
fun chances—she’ll love it!
How to create your own coasters.
DO-IT-YOURSELF COASTERS
1 . Use decoupage glue to
Want beautiful, personal,
and functional coasters for
your home, next party, or
housewarming gift? All you
need are inexpensive ceramic
tiles (from any hardware
store), Designer Series Paper,
Crystal Effects, decoupage
glue, and a brush! Add your
own flair and you’ll be amazed
at what you create.
adhere the paper to the
ceramic tile.
2. B
rush Crystal Effects over
the paper to give it the
perfect shine!
3. Allow plenty of time for drying.
Find the perfect Designer Series
Paper in the 2011–2012 Idea Book
& Catalog on pages 183–186.
Choosing the Designer Series
Paper is where the fun comes
in. If you’re creating for a
friend, discover the colors
Check out this month’s
Online Extras to watch
a video demonstrating
these coasters.
» Here are a few options we
used to create our coasters.
You can create with any
Designer Series Paper!
tips:
•T
ry stamping on the
Designer Series Paper to
add more color.
• Adhere felt to the bottom of
the tiles to prevent scratching.
•M
ake sure the edges are
fully covered with Crystal
Effects so the paper does
not come up.
coasters
Crystal Effects • 2011–2012
Idea Book & Catalog • item
101055 • $6.25 us/$7.95 can
DIY
Fabulous Florets Set; Attic Boutique, Beyond
the Garden, Cheerful Treat (Hostess), Timeless
Portrait, and Twitterpated Designer Series Paper;
First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper;
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad®; Crystal
Effects®; brush; ceramic tiles; decoupage glue
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covercreations
Cover Creations
It’s time to start thinking about your early summer parties. There’s no better
way to set the mood than with a beautiful food and favors table. You can set
up a beautiful setting to impress all your guests.
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1. Stamp your favorite images on party favors to share.
2. L abel some treats with rosettes created using Simply Scored (item 122334).
3. Create stunning flowers for your cake using the Blossom Petals Punch
(item 121808).
You’ll find supplies for our party projects in this month’s Online Extras.
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step it up
SIMPLE CHANGES. ANY PROJECT.
ANY STAMPER.
So Fun, So Easy
Take a basic page design, make a
few changes, and presto—you’ve
just stepped up your page!
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:
1. Add products, like chipboard.
2. Try techniques, like splattering.
3. Add elements, like stamped images.
Anyone Can Do It
No matter their skill level, your
customers can learn to take a basic
design and make it more complex
as they build their confidence and
creativity. Teach them how easy it
is—a workshop is the perfect place
for this kind of demonstration.
For this project, we used core products
(stamps, ink, and paper) to step it up—
proving that you can use any product
to take your project to the next level.
Why not step it up with stamps?
Most of the time, we use stamps
as the foundation for a project,
but this time, we stamped the
chipboard for extra dimension.
Put those ink refills to good use
with the splattering technique.
Absorb some ink with a paintbrush
and lightly tap it over your project
to create little pops of color.
Don’t forget paper. Or, in this
case, chipboard, which not only
boosts your project, but can
boost your sales too. Upsell at
your next workshop by saying,
“Our On Board Merry Medley
Chipboard is a great way to add
depth to any project. And, the
shapes and numbers coordinate
with several of our Simply
Scrappin’® kits and punches.”
Next time you step up a project,
don’t be afraid to play around
with many different products
because you never know where
it might lead you.
silly girl page (8" x 8")
Raining Flowers Set; Whisper White
Card Stock; Berry Blossoms, Beyond
the Garden, and Pocketful of Posies
Designer Series Paper; Flirtatious
Specialty Designer Series Paper;
Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, and
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pads;
Gold Glow Smooch Spritz®; Victoria
5/8" Crochet Trim; White Baker’s Twine;
stapler and staples
silly girl page (8" x 8") (step it up)
We stamped on Merry Medley
chipboard (item 122958) to step
up this page.
Step It Up
Raining Flowers and Short & Sweet Sets;
Woodgrain Background Stamp; Whisper
White Card Stock; Berry Blossoms,
Beyond the Garden, and Pocketful of
Posies Designer Series Paper; Flirtatious
Specialty Designer Series Paper; On
Board Merry Medley; Daffodil Delight,
Early Espresso, and Lucky Limeade Classic
Stampin’ Pads; Baja Breeze and Melon
Mambo Classic Stampin' Ink® Refills;
Gold Glow Smooch Spritz; Victoria
5/8" Crochet Trim; White Baker’s Twine;
paintbrush; stapler and staples
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white StazOn ink—an ink to impress
Have you ever wanted to deck
out your favorite leather jacket
with “stamping bling”? No?
Okay, so maybe you’re not that
fanatical about stamping on
every surface imaginable, but
we know you love occasionally
stamping on something other
than the old card stock standby.
With White StazOn ink, you can
do just that. This impressive
ink is quick-drying, permanent,
and can be used on a number
of nonporous and semi-porous
surfaces—from cellophane bags
and Treat Cups to glass and
metal and, yes . . . even leather.
Scripting Suggestions
• “This unique ink is a
must-have in your craft
supplies! It’s perfect for
stamping on nonporous
surfaces like Window
Sheets, Vellum Paper,
and cellophane bags—so
don’t forget to add those
to your order, too.”
• “Are you looking for
an inexpensive and fun
way to give a small gift
or treat? Just stamp a
cellophane bag with
White StazOn ink and
tie the bag with ribbon
or twill tape.”
It’s simple to use and creates
stunning results, making it
perfect for a Make & Take or
demonstration. To show it in
action, all you need to do is ink
your image, then stamp—just
as usual. (And no need to heat
set!) When your customers see
its ease and versatility, they’ll
want to add it to their ink
collection ASAP.
When you stamp with White
StazOn, you’ll get a unique
image every time. Notice how
the image opacities come
through in varying degrees
on our projects. You’ll love the
gorgeous impressions of this
thick ink.
2011 frame
Technique
Just Perfect Alphabet and Varsity
Numbers Sets; Calypso Coral and
Pink Pirouette Card Stock; White
StazOn Pad & Refill; Big Shot; Perfect
Polka Dots Textured Impressions™
Embossing Folder; frame
White StazOn Pad & Refill • 2011–2012
Idea Book & Catalog • item 106960 •
$11.95 us/$15.95 can
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friendship tins
Precious Butterflies (Hostess) Set; Peach Parfait,
Perfect Plum, and Whisper White Card Stock;
White StazOn® Pad & Refill; Calypso Coral and
Perfect Plum Stampin’ Write® Markers; Calypso
Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon; Calypso Coral Baker’s
Twine; Crop-A-Dile™; Big Shot™; Beautiful Wings
Embosslits™ Die; metal tins
thanks a million card (3-1/2" x 5")
Word Play Set; Distressed Dots Background
Stamp; Calypso Coral, Perfect Plum, and Pink
Pirouette Card Stock; White StazOn Pad &
Refill; VersaMark® Pad; Calypso Coral Baker’s
Twine; Window Sheets; Scallop Edge Punch
workshop tips:
• Impress your customers by
showcasing White StazOn on
two or three different surfaces.
•S
tress the importance of using
the StazOn Cleaner to clean
their stamps.
Striking StazOn Surfaces
• Cellophane bags
• Designer Buttons
Inking Your Pad
The pad comes uninked so you’ll need to
ink it before you first use it, and re-ink it
at least every six months. To ink, simply
use the refill to drop the ink across the
pad vertically and then horizontally. Let it
seep into the pad for a couple of minutes.
Now you’re good to go!
•D
ark-colored
card stock
• Treat Cups
• Watercolor Paper
•W
hite Vellum Card
Stock or Paper
• Window Sheets
• Acrylic
• Aluminum foil
• Glass
• Leather
• Metal
• Plastic
Technique
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Scrapbooking
the magic of mixing and matching
Scrapbooking has been a favorite
creative hobby for years, and it’s
only growing in popularity as a
new generation discovers the joy
that it brings. And when you throw
digital creativity into the picture,
hybrid scrapbooking (mixing and
matching digital scrapbooking
with “real” embellishments) appeals
to creative crafters who love the
tactile experience as well as those
who enjoy the ease of carrying
their computer stamp room around
with them.
Learn It Yourself
It’s never been easier—or more
affordable!—to become familiar
with our own digital software:
My Digital Studio.
In fact, you can try it out for 30 days
for FREE using our My Digital Studio
Express™ Trial (item 129600). You’ll
have access to tutorials, a dynamic
website (www.mydigitalstudio.net)
with new project ideas almost daily,
and wonderful support available from
our Demonstrator Support agents.
My Digital Studio is user friendly
and intuitive, with amazing features
that allow you to simply add visuals
to existing templates or create your
own projects from scratch. And don’t
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bridal bliss pages (8" x 8")
Traditional products: Blushing Bride
Card Stock; Basic Black Stampin’ Write
Marker; Pearl Basic Jewels; Itty Bitty
Shapes Punch Pack. My Digital Studio™
products: Hip and Handsome Overlays
Stamp Brush Set; First Edition Digital
Designer Series Paper; Tasteful Trim
Shape 2 and Tasteful Trim Shape 3
Digital Punches
be overwhelmed with the dozens
of fun features you’ll find; remember,
you don’t have to know it all! Start by
learning one thing at a time.
Share It with Others
Your guests will marvel at how quickly
they can mix and match traditional and
digital elements on their scrapbooking
pages—and they’ll love the finished
product! My Digital Studio—and
hybrid scrapbooking—is the perfect
way to add new energy to your business.
It helps you attract new customers,
especially younger customers who are
already comfortable in the digital world,
and re-energizes existing customers as
they discover a new way to express
their creativity.
Visit the May Online Extras to see our
My Wedding Day page created with the
Sunset Serenade Digital Kit (item 124229).
Scrapbooking
Once you’ve gotten used to creating
with My Digital Studio (and remember—
you don’t have to be an expert!), you’ll
want to start sharing it. You can actually
create a page on the computer at a party
or class in minutes; few things are more
exciting for new customers than
to watch My Digital Studio in action!
If you can’t take a computer to your
event, display an already-printed
page and show guests how easily
they can add an accent or two. Our
Bridal Bliss spread features bitty
Blushing Bride flowers (created with
the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack;
item 118309) and pearl flower centers
(Pearl Basic Jewels; item 119247)
along with pearl accents on the Kiwi
Kiss border.
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flourishing new fixtures
Floral District Designer Series Paper • 2012–2013
annual catalog • item 126919 • $10.95 us/$13.50 can
Spring is in the air: birds are
chirping, flowers are blooming,
and a new catalog is here to refresh
your creative juices. The 2012–2013
annual catalog blooms with lovely
In Colors®, fresh new stamp sets,
brilliant Designer Series Paper, and
beautiful samples that will inspire
you, whatever your style may be.
The images in the new Betsy’s
Blossoms Set are crisp, clean, and
perfect for bright colors. These
springtime-inspired stamps give
you the tools to make your own
paper flower patch, floral frame, and
scrapbook accents. Or you can use
the new Floral District Designer
Series Paper for a rich color fix.
» The Papaya Collage Set is elegant
and beautifully detailed. Frames
and vines for accents; an exquisite
bird, rose, and butterfly for the main
attraction. What more could an artist
ask for?
happy birthday bag
Betsy’s Blossoms Set • 2012–2013
annual catalog • item 126004
$28.95 us/$35.95 can • item 126006
us/$26.95 can
• Set of 6
Betsy’s Blossoms and Bring on the
Cake Sets; Betsy’s Blooms Stampin’
Around® Wheel; Baja Breeze, Lucky
Limeade, Rose Red, Tangerine Tango,
and Whisper White Card Stock; Floral
District Designer Series Paper; Rose
Red and Tangerine Tango Classic
Stampin’ Pads; Baja Breeze, Rose Red,
and Tangerine Tango Stampin’ Write
Markers; Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding
Ribbon; White Baker’s Twine; Neutrals
Designer Buttons; Aqua Painter®; Blossom,
Curly Label, and Dotted Scallop Ribbon
Punches; Big Shot; Beautiful Wings
Embosslits Die; toothpick
happy birthday card (3-1/2" x 5")
Betsy’s Blossoms and Memorable Moments
Sets; Baja Breeze, Gumball Green, Raspberry
Ripple, and Whisper White Card Stock; Baja
Breeze, Gumball Green, and Raspberry Ripple
Classic Stampin’ Pads; Stampin’ Dimensionals;
Big Shot; Labels Collection Framelits™ Dies;
Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Feature
$21.95
wonderful day page (8" x 8")
Number It, Papaya Collage, and Teeny Tiny
Wishes Sets; Baja Breeze, Gumball Green,
and Whisper White Card Stock; Baja Breeze,
Crumb Cake, Gumball Green, Raspberry
Ripple, and Soft Suede Classic Stampin’
Pads; Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker;
Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon;
Linen Thread; Pearl Basic Jewels; Stampin’
Dimensionals; Color Spritzer Tool; 1/16" Circle
Punch; white tissue paper; paper gift bag
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»Enliven tissue paper
with delicate vines.
Memorable Moments Set • 2012–2013
annual catalog • item 126680
Papaya Collage Set • 2012–2013
annual catalog • item 126610
$31.95 us/$38.95
$23.95
can
us/$36.95 can
• item 126682
us/$26.95 can
• Set of 18
$29.95
$21.95
»Memorable Moments lets
you fill in the blank for any
anniversary or birthday card.
• item 126612
us/$28.95 can
• Set of 7
Feature
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Marvelous
matchbooks
Welcome to your workshop this
month! In this article you’ll find one project to demonstrate, one to share as a Make & Take, and one to give as a hostess gift.
Feel free to change things up, but you’ll find everything you need for your next round of workshops on these two pages.
A matchbook is a terrific way to
dress up a pad of sticky notes,
and matchbooks are easy to
create in various sizes and styles.
Our 4 You matchbook holds 4" x
6" sticky notes. The Hello and
Love matchbooks hold 3" x 3"
sticky notes. We’ve provided an
additional sample online that
holds 2" x 1-1/2" sticky notes.
As you show your guests
the matchbooks you’ll be
demonstrating, you might
say something like, “Sticky
notes are something everyone
can use, and putting them in
a handcrafted matchbook
turns them into a great little
gift. In fact, I’ve made a special
Punch Short Edge
4" x 6" (matchbook
opens at right edge)
11-1/2" x 6-1/4"
4-1/4", 4-1/2", 9-1/2"
Closest to 9-1/2" score line
3" x 3" (matchbook
opens at lower edge)
9-1/4" x 3-1/8" 3-3/8", 3-3/4", 7-3/4"
Closest to 7-3/4" score line
2" x 1-1/2" (matchbook
opens at lower edge)
6" x 2-1/4"
2-1/8", 2-1/2", 5"
Closest to 5" score line
Clearly for You and Tiny Tags Sets;
Elizabeth Single Stamp; Naturals
Ivory Card Stock; Tickets & Tags Simply
Scrappin’; Neutrals Craft Stampin’
Spots®; Basic Gray Stampin’ Write
Marker; Clear Stampin’ Emboss® Powder;
Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding and
Basic Gray 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain
Ribbon; Antique Brads; Neutrals Brads;
Paper Daisies; Mini Vintage Tags;
Stampin’ Dimensionals; Color Spritzer
Tool; Large Oval, Scallop Oval, Scallop
Edge, and 1/16" Circle Punches; Simply
Scored™; 4" x 6" sticky notes
Wow
As you demonstrate, you can
also talk about Simply Scored
and add a booking statement:
“I have absolutely fallen in love
with our Simply Scored tool.
It has made projects like these
matchbooks so much easier!
I have several more fancy fold
projects I’d love to show you,
but there isn’t time tonight. If
you’re interested, let me know
and we can set up another time
to get together.”
Sticky Note Size Card Stock Size Score At
4 you matchbook (hostess gift)
You’ll find instructions for all three projects in this month’s
Online Extras. Plus you'll find one additional matchbook.
matchbook for our hostess
tonight. <Present hostess with
4 You matchbook.> Thank you,
Melissa, for inviting us into your
home for this fun night of creating.”
hello matchbook
Vanilla Card Stock; Tickets & Tags
Simply Scrappin’; Linen Thread;
Antique Brads; Silver Mini Brads;
Stampin’ Dimensionals; Jewelry Tag,
Scallop Edge, and 1/16" Circle Punches;
Simply Scored; 3" x 3" sticky notes
love matchbook
Butterfly Prints Set; Baja Breeze, Basic
Gray, Poppy Parade, and Very Vanilla
Card Stock; Baja Breeze, Basic Gray,
and Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’
Pads; Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched-Poly
Ribbon; Neutrals Brads; Stampin’
Dimensionals; Butterfly, Eyelet, and
1/16" Circle Punches; Simply Scored;
stapler and staples; 3" x 3" sticky notes
Tiny Tags Set; Basic Gray and Poppy
Parade Classic Stampin’ Pads; Very
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you need in order to create
»theEverything
Love matchbook with a workshop
8 pieces of 2-7/8" x
2-1/16" Basic Gray
Card Stock (item
121044 or item 124268)
8 pieces of 2" x
4" Very Vanilla
Card Stock
(item 101650 or
item 124301)
of eight people (including the hostess)
is shown on this page.
STEP 1. Choose which size of sticky notes
8 sticky note pads
you want to use, and cut your card stock
to size based on the table on the opposite
page. Lay the card stock out lengthwise on
the Simply Scored tool, and score according
to the measurements in the table.
8 pieces of 3-1/8" x 9-1/4"
Baja Breeze Card Stock
(item 111352 or item 124265)
8 pieces of 3-1/8"
x 2-1/4" Poppy
Parade Card Stock
(item 119793)
STEP 2. Punch a decorative edge (see
Stampin’
Dimensionals
(item 104430)
chart for which edge) using the border
punch of your choice.
STEP 3. Fold on the score lines, and secure
the punched flap to the matchbook using
brads or staples.
Butterfly Prints Set (item
121049 or item 120738 )
Simply Scored
(item 122334)
STEP 4. Adhere the sticky note pad inside
the matchbook using Sticky Strip.
STEP 5. Tuck the open flap under the
punched flap.
Butterfly Punch (item 119848)
Eyelet Punch
(item 119853)
Stapler and staples
8 pieces of Poppy Parade 1/2"
Stitched-Poly Ribbon 12" long
(item 119263)
Poppy Parade
Classic Stampin’ Pad
(item 119782)
1/16" Circle Punch
(to punch hole for
brad) (item 101227)
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Baja Breeze
Classic Stampin’
Pad (item 111833)
Sticky Strip
(item 104294)
Wow
Basic Gray Classic
Stampin’ Pad
(item 109120)
Neutrals Brads (8 Basic
Gray brads) (item 119736)
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• D on’t try to do it alone. You might
feel like you’re expected to be a lone
superhero, but don’t stumble into that
pitfall. Whether it’s letting your
spouse or kids help with the chores
around the house or asking your
downline to lend a hand, delegating
some of your tasks will help keep
your tasks from running away with
all your time.
Missy Shipman, a senior executive
from Baldwinsville, New York, shares,
“I am learning to delegate team
meeting responsibilities. I love having
demonstrators present tips at our
meetings. Someone also brings a
snack each month. Recently, we added
the role of ‘reporter’ to our volunteer
list. This person shares news from
Stampin' Success and the website, and
gives reminders about promotions.”
• Plan ahead. That may be an obvious
balancing
Business
your
many
roles
Chances are, work-life balance
has been on your list of goals at
one point or another—or, like for
many of us, it never actually leaves
your list! While there’s no magic
formula to guarantee you’ll achieve
balance, here are a few ideas that
can help you on that journey.
one (and often a difficult one), but
doing so can have dramatic results in
your ability to balance. Plan for work
time and family time, and be willing
to say no when work might cross into
your family time.
Missy shares, “I think it is important
for us to evaluate how busy we’re able
to be. I love papercrafting and making
things—I would like to do it all day
and all night! And sharing the creative
process with others is very rewarding
to me, so sometimes it is tempting to
schedule too many events. I need to
look at my calendar—at the whole
month—and write down all the
basketball games, hockey practices,
band concerts, meetings, etc. for the
whole family. If it looks like I have
an open night for a workshop, I have
to consider what the other nights
look like that week. It may be that
that night needs to be an
‘everybody will be home tonight’
night instead of a workshop
night for me.”
• Involve your family. Having your
support team involved in your
business can help you have a little
more time for both!
S
usan Campfield, an executive
from St. Paul, Minnesota, shares,
“I think it is important to keep the
lines of communication open to
your family about your Stampin’
Up! business—your successes and
excitement. Sometimes work gets
in the way of something fun my
son wants to do. For example:
‘Can we go to a movie, Mom?’
’No, I’m doing a Stampin’ Up!
party tonight. If this party goes
well, we are going to be closer to
earning Disney! Do you want to
help me by cutting some things
on the Big Shot?’ I think including
him helps him tolerate the times
when I’m caught up with my
business and helps him pick up
values about working hard to
get what you want.”
Be realistic and go easy on
yourself! We all know we should
have balance, but it’s not really
possible all the time. Surprises
are going to come up, and things
are going to happen beyond your
control. And some days are just so
crazy that you might only be able
to get one item checked off your
list. But don’t expect perfection—
forgive yourself and simply commit
to doing your best and everything
will work out in the long run!
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mess-free watercoloring
IF YOU LOVE TO WATERCOLOR
BUT HATE THE MESS, TRY THE
AQUA PAINTER
You know that you can use an Aqua
Painter for mess-free watercoloring—
it’s portable and easy to use, with no
risk of spilling water all over your
work area. It can pull color from
Stampin’ Pads, Watercolor Wonder®
Crayons, and Watercolor Pencils, and
it can blend colors that are already on
your paper. But like any good tool, the
Aqua Painter has more than one
function. Try one of these ideas and
see what you think.
Two Aqua Painters come in
each package: one with a
medium brush tip, and one with
a large brush tip.
The reservoir holds about 1-1/2
teaspoons of liquid.
tips:
To use, carefully squeeze
the barrel of the painter. If you
apply too much pressure, the
liquid might come out too fast.
For best results, empty the
barrel and wipe moisture from
the brush tip for storage.
Liquid acrylics or shellac-based
ink can damage the reservoir;
fill the reservoir with water or
water-soluble liquids (with the
consistency of water) only.
To clean an Aqua Painter, wipe
the brush on paper until the
color disappears.
Bright, random spots of color are
a surprising addition on a demure
card. To create the ink spots on
this card, our artist filled the Aqua
Painter reservoir halfway full and
added 10 drops of Island Indigo
Classic Stampin’ Ink.
thanks so much card (3" x 6")
Tiny Tags Set; Blushing Bride, Crumb
Cake, and Island Indigo Card Stock;
First Edition Specialty Designer Series
Paper; Island Indigo Classic Stampin’
Pad; Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Ink
Refill; Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly
and Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon;
Linen Thread; Stampin’ Dimensionals;
Aqua Painter; Blossom Bouquet,
Jewelry Tag, and 1/16" Circle Punches
» Plan a watercoloring workshop and
let each guest make a card. You could
say, “Did you know that watercoloring
is something you can do on the go? The
Aqua Painter stores its own water so
when you want to color, just pull out the
Aqua Painter.” Have some other samples
on hand, such as the ones we made, to
show them what else they can do with
an Aqua Painter.
Diluted ink creates an interesting
background for a stamped image.
Using the Aqua Painter filled with
water, wet the Watercolor Paper
(after it’s been cut) and squeeze a
few drops of Classic Stampin’ Ink
onto the paper. The ink will spread.
Let it dry and stamp on top.
“a” pillow box
Charming Set; More Mustard Card Stock; Watercolor Paper;
Island Indigo and More Mustard Classic Stampin’ Pads; Pool
Party Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill; Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta
Ribbon; Linen Thread; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Aqua Painter;
1/16" Circle and 1-1/4" Circle Punches; Big Shot; Pillow Box
Bigz Die; Naturally Serif Decorative Strip Die
• item 103954 • $16.95 us/$20.95 can
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Product
Aqua Painters • 2011–2012 Idea Book & Catalog
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furry and fabulous
SHARE OUR FURRY FOLK SET
Furry and fun—that’s what many
people think when they see the
Furry Folk Set (shown on page 89
of the Idea Book & Catalog). It’s an
understandable first impression
since the adorable images in this
set are designed to bring an “Aw,
how sweet.”
These furry little folk may be cute,
but they’re also perfect for projects
throughout the year. Make the
two birds the focus of a love or
friendship card. Use the flower and
butterfly to create a springtime
project. The acorn ushers in fall.
And these are only a few of the
options available to you. Once you
show customers everything they
can do with this set, they won’t
just say it’s fun—they’ll call it
fabulous and phenomenal. Take
a look at these projects to see what
we mean
» Create a cute lawn with our Scallop
Edge Punch: place the punched border
back into the Scallop Edge Punch, offset
the scallops, and repunch.
Stamps
enjoy card (4-1/4" x 5-1/2")
Furry Folk and On Your Birthday Sets; Woodgrain
Background Stamp; Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Lucky
Limeade, and Very Vanilla Card Stock; Early Espresso
and Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Pads; Jet Black
StazOn Pad; Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red,
and So Saffron Stampin’ Write Markers; Lucky Limeade
3/8" Ruffled Ribbon; Clips Assortment; Stampin’
Dimensionals; Designer Label and Scallop Edge Punches
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» These samples show how versatile this
set is—you can use it for so many occasions.
» Re-create this darling card box.
Just cut out two bitty boxes, trim
away the lids, use the 1-3/4" Circle
Punch to cut notches in the top, and
glue the boxes together.
Furry Folk Set • 2011–2012 Idea Book & Catalog • item 122273
us /$28.95 can
• item 122306
» Using Stampin’ Write Markers to color
a stamped image is a staple technique
that achieves fun, fast results. Remind
customers of all the things they can
do with markers: “Use them to color,
watercolor, ink your stamp, and more!”
$23.95
$17.95 us /$21.95 can • Set of 14
to my friend card (3" x 3")
Furry Folk and Thank You Kindly Sets; Baja Breeze,
Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Old Olive, Pumpkin
Pie, Soft Suede, and Very Vanilla Card Stock; Old
Olive and Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pads; Baja
Breeze, Pumpkin Pie, and Soft Suede Stampin’
Write Markers; Soft Suede 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain
Ribbon; 1-3/8" Circle Punch; Big Shot; Bitty Box &
Envelope Bigz XL Die
Friendly Phrases and Furry Folk Sets; Pool Party,
Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White Card Stock;
Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper; Jet
Black StazOn Pad; Pool Party and Pumpkin Pie
Stampin’ Write Markers; Stampin’ Dimensionals;
Mat Pack; Paper-Piercing Tool; 1-3/4" Circle and
2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punches
Stamps
note of thanks box and card
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a penny for
your projects
STAMPING IS IN PENNY HANUSZAK’S BLOOD,
AND HER CUSTOMERS ARE THE BETTER FOR IT!
When Penny Hanuszak, first saw the
Papaya Collage Set, a brand-new set
from the 2012–2013 catalog, she admits
she was a little intimidated. “The stamps
didn’t seem to relate to each other. . . .
However, once I decided on my theme,
I was excited to see how well they
actually work together, and I know
it’s a set I’ll use again and again.”
Penny Hanuszak
Consultant
Abbotsford, British
Columbia
»Turn to page 13 to
Featured Guest Artist
see another project
using the Papaya
Collage Set.
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And how did she come up with her
theme? “I was inspired by two upcoming
spring events: my mom’s ninetieth
birthday and Mother’s Day.” Penny
wanted to capture the same look and
feel of the vintage photo in the memory
book. “I originally planned on using
spring colors in my projects. But the
more I thought about vintage, I kept
envisioning sepia photographs, so I
switched to Mocha Morning Specialty
Designer Series Paper,” she says. “My
decision to use Calypso Coral came
from looking at the handpainted blush
in an old photo of my grandmother’s
face. It seemed to be a perfect match
with the sepia/brown tones of the
Designer Series Paper.”
Since becoming a Stampin’ Up!
demonstrator in 2006, Penny has
grown her business by offering classes,
workshops, and open houses, as well
as excellent customer service. “I
really, really pay attention to what
my customers are saying and doing,”
she shares. “I encourage them to bring
in samples of what they’ve made using
Stampin’ Up! products so I can become
familiar with their style and the
products they love.” She also follows
Visit our Online Extras to see Penny’s
Remember When page and to see
the front of the memory book.
up with an e-mail or phone call after
they’ve received their orders to see
if they need any assistance and to
ensure all is well with the products
they received.
Penny has certainly caught the
spirit of sharing what she loves.
She realizes that ultimately her
customers are “looking for a few
hours of escape, fun, and relaxation”—
and by providing them with that
memory book
Papaya Collage and Word Play Sets;
Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Soft
Suede, and Very Vanilla Card Stock;
Mocha Morning Specialty Designer
Series Paper; Calypso Coral, Early
Espresso, Soft Suede, and Wild Wasabi
Classic Stampin’ Pads; Distressing
Essentials; Clear Stampin’ Emboss
Powder; Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’
Glitter®; Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled
Ribbon; Antique Brads; Pearl Basic
Jewels; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Big
Shot; Finial Press Textured Impressions
Embossing Folder; Two Tags Bigz™
Die; Stamping Sponges; notebook; pen
experience, Penny keeps them
coming back for more!
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birthday wishes card (4-1/4" x 5-1/2")
Papaya Collage and Sincere Salutations Sets; Calypso Coral,
Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, and Very Vanilla Card Stock;
Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper; Calypso
Coral, Early Espresso, and Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pads;
Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon; Vintage Trinkets; Stampin’
Dimensionals; Extra-Large Oval, Large Oval, 1" Square, and
1-1/4" Square Punches; Simply Scored; Stamping Sponges
Papaya Collage Set • 2012–2013
annual catalog • item 126610
$31.95 us/$38.95 can • item 126612
$23.95
us/$28.95 can
• Set of 7
life card (3" x 3")
Just Believe and Papaya Collage
Sets; Calypso Coral, Soft Suede,
and Very Vanilla Card Stock; Mocha
Morning Specialty Designer Series
Paper; Soft Suede Classic Stampin’
Pad; Calypso Coral and Crumb
Cake Stampin’ Write Markers; Soft
Suede 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain
Ribbon; Antique Brads; Pearl Basic
Jewels; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Lace
Ribbon Punch; Big Shot; Finial Press
Textured Impressions Embossing
Folder; Scallop Square Bigz Clear
Die; Stamping Sponges
Elements of Style, Just Believe, and
Papaya Collage Sets; Calypso Coral,
Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, and Very
Vanilla Card Stock; Mocha Morning
Specialty Designer Series Paper;
Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, and
Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pads;
Calypso Coral and Crumb Cake
Stampin’ Write Markers; Pearl Basic
Jewels; Stampin’ Dimensionals;
1-3/8" Circle and 1-3/4" Circle
Punches; Big Shot; Square Lattice
Textured Impressions Embossing
Folder; Stamping Sponges; small
vanilla envelope (3-1/8" x 3-1/8")
Want to demonstrate these projects at your next workshop? Penny
suggests the following:
•C
reate a display of all the projects, take a photo, then use that
photo on your DBWS, blog, or social networking site to advertise
the workshop.
•B
efore the workshop, remake the project pieces 2-3 times to use
for display and as samples on the work table.
•U
se a storyboard to show workshop participants how to create and
assemble the project from start to finish.
•C
reate “component boxes” containing all the supplies needed for
each part of the projects. Number the boxes and place them on the
work table in consecutive order.
Featured Guest Artist
just for you gift bag
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Business
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spring cleaning your computer
Spring is in the air, and with it
comes the desire to clean up,
fix up, and paint up. Why not
extend your spring cleaning
to electronic housekeeping,
organizing your computer
and e-mail so that you control
the technology available to
you—and not the other way
around! After all, the most
successful demonstrators
have mastered the art of
getting a lot done in a short
amount of time—and refusing
to spend too many hours on
the computer puts you one
step closer toward achieving
that goal!
Electronic Filing System
Develop a filing system that
works for you. By organizing
your computer—moving files
to folders, cleaning out unused
files and programs, and
deleting unnecessary desktop
shortcuts—you’ll remove
distractions and save time.
When you come across creative
ideas while surfing the Internet,
categorize them into folders for
quick and easy access. Later,
when you need a design for a
July watermelon bash or a
family picnic, you can go right
to your summer projects
folder—without spending half
the morning on the Internet!
E-mail Inbox
Taking control of your e-mail
inbox is an important step
on the way to managing
computer use. Dealing with
high-priority e-mail first,
setting aside a limited amount
of time to read and answer
e-mail, and unsubscribing
from newsletters and e-mail
that you don’t read can go a
long way toward taming the
e-mail time-wasting monster.
You might also consider
turning off e-mail notifications
(from your smartphone, too!)
so you don’t feel obligated
to answer them immediately.
Also, be sure to create an
e-mail signature that does
your work for you. Include
phrases like “I love what I do
as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator”
or “Want to learn more about
creativity? I’m a Stampin’ Up!
demonstrator and would love
to help!”
E-mail Auto Reply
Your e-mail program’s out of
office tool allows you to send
an instant reply to anyone
attempting to contact you
while you are away from your
computer. Make your message
informative, and try to
anticipate any questions that
might be quick and easy to
answer. Also, refer customer
questions to your website or
blog, and direct your downline
to the demonstrator website
or Demonstrator Support.
Always leave the door open
for more bookings by saying
something like, “If you’d like
to schedule an exciting
workshop, send me a quick
e-mail with the date and I will
get back to you as soon as I
return!” Or create excitement
for an upcoming event by
saying, “Don’t miss out on the
stamp club next month—we’re
making beautiful banners!
Visit my blog for more info!”
Spending a few hours to
organize and manage the
use of your computer will
pay off in the long run, freeing
up time for you, your family,
and for other areas of your
business. After all, we’d all
rather be stamping than sitting
in front of the computer—
unless, of course, we’re
designing gorgeous projects
using My Digital Studio!
tips:
• Try designing desktop
wallpaper using My
Digital Studio. It will
give you an incentive
to keep your computer
desktop clutter-free!
•C
reate e-mail folders
for storing messages
according to sender
or subject.
•F
ew things eat up time
and productivity like a
nasty computer virus,
so be sure that you have
reputable and up-to-date
antivirus software installed
on your computer. As an
added precaution, back
up important files on an
external hard drive or on
a writeable CD or DVD.
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more for your money
My Digital Studio Collection DVDs,
found on page 7 of the 2011–2012 Idea Book & Catalog, include multiple downloads and are
priced at a 10-percent discount from what you’d pay if you purchased the downloads individually.
The Avant-garde Collection DVD includes
four suites; our two projects each feature
one of those suites. Just one collection DVD
will give you tons of versatility, allowing
you to create projects for various occasions
and styles.
To space the circles evenly
on the Thank You card
1. Create one circle in the size and color
you desire using the 1.25 Circle Punch.
2. Copy and paste the circle to create a
total of three identical circles. Arrange
them in a single horizontal row about
where you want the top row of circles to
be on your card. Select all three circles
by holding down Ctrl while clicking on
each circle. Right-click on the circles
while they are selected and click Align
then space evenly—horizontal. Rightclick the selected circles again, and then
click Align top. Right-click the selected
circles again and click Copy.
3. Paste using Ctrl + V or by right-clicking
another area of the card and then
clicking Paste. Drag the row of circles
you pasted about where you want the
second row of circles to be.
4. Repeat step 3 for the third row
of circles.
5. Select the three circles in the left column
thank you card (5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
My Digital Studio
All products My Digital Studio: Just Believe Stamp
Brush Set; Avant-garde Collection DVD; 2010
In Color Add-On Pack and 2011–2013 In Color
Pack; 3/8" Digital Ruffled Ribbon; Whisper White
Digital Zigzag Stitching; Neutrals Digital Designer
Buttons; Boho Blossoms, Fun Flowers Shapes,
and 1.25 Circle Digital Punches
»Spread the word—anyone can download the Fruit & Flowers
by holding down Ctrl while clicking each
of them. Right-click the circles while
they are selected and click Align space
evenly—vertical. Right-click the selected
circles again and click Align left.
6. Repeat step 5 with the middle column
of circles.
7. Repeat step 5 with the right column
of circles.
Greeting Card Template (item 127547), which coordinates with
the Berry Blossoms Suite, for FREE from the Online Store!
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moments journal
All products My Digital Studio: Avant-garde
Collection DVD; Whisper White Digital Stitching;
Antique Digital Brads; 5-Petal Flower, Boho
Blossoms, Dotted Scallop Ribbon, Flag, and
Labels Collection Digital Punches; Tasteful Trim
Digital Shape 2
4. Select the Boho Blossoms
To align the antique
flower and the Antique
brad and punched
Brad by holding down
flowers on the Moments
Ctrl while clicking each
journal
of them. Right-click the
selected objects and click
1. Place the 5-Petal Flower
Punch on the journal. With
the object selected, click
Paper Fill and choose the
Poppy Parade print from the
Pocketful of Posies Designer
Series Paper. With the flower
selected, click Rotate 90° right.
Be sure to check out all­four collection DVDs. You can download a PDF
showing the contents of the DVDs on the demonstrator website under
Products>My Digital Studio>Resources.
Avant-garde Collection DVD item 125841 • $31.95 us/$39.95 can
Includes the Timeless Portrait, Berry Blossoms, Flirtatious, and
Pocketful of Posies Suites
His & Hers Collection DVD item 125842 • $32.95 us/$40.95 can
Includes the Beau Château and Well Worn Suites
October, December, Whenever Collection DVD item 124485 • $26.95
us/$33.95 can
Includes the Frightful Sight, Letters to Santa, and
2. P
lace the Boho Blossoms
Large Flower Punch on top
of the 5-petal flower so it
looks centered. With the
object selected, click Color
fill>Whisper White.
3. Place the Antique Brad on
top of the Boho Blossoms
flower so it looks centered.
Align center. Select all
three objects by holding
down Ctrl while clicking
each of them. Right-click
the selected objects,
and click Align middle.
(Note: Because of the
shape of the 5-petal
flower, you cannot use
Align center on all three
objects because they will
not end up looking right.
Also, if you don’t rotate
the 5-petal flower, the
opposite is true—you can
use Align center but not
Align middle.)
»Now you and your customers can try My Digital Studio Express
FREE with our 30-day trial (item 129600), available for download
in the Online Store.
Nursery Nest Suites
Includes the Domestic Goddess, Big Top, and Just Add Cake Suites
My Digital Studio
Sweet Retreat Collection DVD item 125840 • $27.95 us/$34.95 can
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which way is My Way?
to paint, color, and shade my
flowers); resist techniques,
especially on Glossy Card Stock.
How did you hear about Stampin’
Up!? A close friend invited me to
Husband, Tom; Cheryl, Danielle, and Cindy
Laura Barto
2011–2012 Advisory Board Member
Executive
Wheaton, Illinois
What’s your favorite stamp set,
accessory, and technique? Creative
Elements (I love most sets with
flowers); the Aqua Painter (I love
Husband, Alan
Susan Elise Morton
2011–2012 Advisory Board Member
Senior Manager
Norfolk, Virginia
What’s your favorite stamp set,
accessory, and technique? Whichever
set I’m currently using; ribbon (I
don’t have every ribbon but I have
a lot!); watercoloring with Watercolor
Wonder Crayons and the Aqua Painter
(one of the most relaxing things I do).
My Way
How did you discover Stampin’ Up!?
I was studying calligraphy and used
stamps (not Stampin’ Up! stamps)
attend a workshop, and I took
my 12-year-old daughter Cindy
along. We both fell in love with
stamping, and we went to lots of
stamp camps together and even
hosted a workshop together. Cindy
wanted me to sign up so we could
get free products! I was excited
to have a way to connect with my
daughter through those turbulent
teen years, plus I wanted to teach
my friends about stamping. (Cindy
still makes and sells cards to
to illustrate my calligraphy. I
introduced a friend of mine to
stamping, and she was so excited
she started searching online for
everything stamping. She found
Stampin’ Up! and signed up; two
years later, I signed up too. I never
imagined that decision would lead
to a full-time job!
What do you enjoy most about
Stampin’ Up!? I love teaching
others that they are creative
and helping them enjoy their
creativity. I also love the many
friendships I have made.
How do you build your business?
I don’t advertise, and I don’t have
an enormous blog following,
but I am consistent. I think that’s
been the key to my growth. I
have classes, clubs, workshops,
and parties, and my customers
bring their friends to me. Plus I
am fortunate enough to be able
finance her education and other
activities.) Nine years and nine
incentive trips later, I am still
thrilled every day that I get to
share this fabulous company
and our innovative products
with my friends.
How has Stampin’ Up! helped you
become a better person? I enjoy
the process of learning new
skills and putting those skills
into practice and then sharing
them. It has been a delight to
learn not only the stamping
skills but also the leadership
skills it takes to build a thriving
business. I think that is why
the Stampin’ Up! leadership
conference is one of my very
favorite events.
This year I want to become a
better leader, investing in my
downline and helping them
make this a fabulous year—
I want them each to have
fulfilling relationships that
nurture their lives.
How else has Stampin’ Up! changed
your life? Tom is my supporting
demonstrator, and he works hard
alongside me. What a blessing
to raise our family together and
own our own business! Stampin’
Up! has beautifully shaped the
fabric of our lives.
to do this full time, which I’m
sure has helped.
I believe in pampering my
customers as much as possible
and make sure that they feel
successful when they make
a project.
What have you learned as a
Stampin’ Up! demonstrator?
I have learned so much! I
have had many jobs over the
years, and I easily became
bored and would have to ask
for additional responsibilities.
Not so with Stampin’ Up! Being
a demonstrator has so many
dimensions, and I love being
my own boss. There is always
something more to learn and
always more on my list than
I can ever accomplish! My
only complaint? I don’t get to
stamp enough!
This month’s logo was created
by 2011 Artisan Award winner
Jennifer Picard.
Jennifer Picard
Senior Consultant
Langley,
British Columbia
“I believe being creative is in all
of us and the satisfaction of
helping to bring that out in others
is truly rewarding.”
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Set a goal! Any goal! You won’t strive to
succeed if you don’t have something to
shoot for. The Stampin’ Start program is
a great goal for new demonstrators. As a
fairly new demo myself I’ve been striving
to meet my Stampin’ Start goals every
month (and succeeding!). You can do it!
Believe it!
Kim Madrid
Supervisor
Albuquerque, New Mexico
What’s your
best piece of
advice for new
demonstrators?
An upcoming Q&A will focus on the
following question: How can I succeed if my
upline has never called or checked in with me?
We may not be able to share all of the
responses we receive, but we’d love to
read and share as many as possible.*
Please include your demonstrator ID
with your response. We want to make
sure we give credit to the right person.
We’d also love to know what questions
you’d like other demonstrators to answer.
Send your questions and answers to
[email protected] .
Please send responses to this question
by May 31, 2012.
*We may edit responses for length and clarity.
Before purchasing any stamp set, ask
yourself if you are confident that you
can sell at least five of that set. If so,
then go ahead and order it. Demonstrate
it in many ways, showing its versatility
and value. Have multiple samples of
the unique and beautiful cards you can
make using the set. Once you’ve sold
five, the 20 percent profit on each will
have covered the cost of your set. Then,
you can invest in others with the same
thinking.
Nora Guzewich
Senior Associate
Scotia, New York
Budget your time. Make sure you have
stampin’ play time, stampin’ work time,
and stampin’ off time. That way you can
focus on your family and yourself which
will make all your time more enjoyable.
Ann Clemmer
Executive
Yuba City, California
Stamp everything that leaves your
house! You never know where you’ll meet
potential customers! Wear a Stampin’ Up!
shirt. Carry mini catalogs stamped with
your information on them to give away
to people who express an interest in
what you do (they are the best business
cards ever!). Carry two or three card
fronts with you to share so that people
understand what this is all about!
Robin Greer
Misty McColgan
Supervisor
Port Orchard, Washington
Work hard in the beginning to book
workshops, schedule classes, etc. Try to
schedule several events at the beginning
of each quarter so you are not left at the
end of the quarter scrambling to get sales.
It will prevent a lot of stress in your life
and your business if you have met your
quarterly minimum at the beginning of the
quarter. Everything after that is a bonus!
Linda Barnes
Senior Manager
Garland, Texas
Do what’s comfortable for you. Stampin’
Up! provides us with all kinds of ideas and
suggestions to help our business, both from
the home office and from other successful
demonstrators. It is important to customize
those suggestions and ideas to fit your life
and your customers. Don’t be discouraged
if you’re not ready or able to immediately
hold multiple workshops, open houses,
opportunity nights, and schedule classes
and clubs right out of the gate. Start where
you are comfortable and gradually take
on a little more until you build the kind of
business that you want to have.
Holly Crawford
Senior Supervisor
Northbridge, Massachusetts
Don’t give any type of discount! If you feel
bad charging family full price, give them
products. A ribbon sampler, envelopes, or
paper samplers. Cut some products for
them through the Big Shot. But don’t give
discounts!
Susan M. Smith
Executive
Mooresville, Indiana
Q&A
Manager
Hockessin, Delaware
What you demonstrate to your clients
is usually what they will buy. Don't
demonstrate things Stampin' Up! doesn't sell.
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art contest winners
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MAY CONTEST WINNERS
(WINNERS OF THREE STAMP SETS EACH)
Wendi Lau
Supervisor
Elmhurst, Illinois
demo it
tip:
“This card uses a few different techniques that you could
easily demonstrate. To help save time, you could precut some of the
components. I also like the idea of demonstrating the Delightful Dozen
Stamp Set, given the versatility of the set.”
get well soon card (4-1/4" x 5-1/2")
Delightful Dozen Set; Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Pool Party, and Whisper
White Card Stock; Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Pad; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; Stampin’
Dimensionals; Postage Stamp and 1" Square Punches; Big Shot; Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die;
Floral Fusion Sizzlits® Die; Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Christal Lambert
Senior Associate
Brantford, Ontario
make & take
tip:
“When making this card, VersaMark all your images first, then
apply embossing powder and heat set, rather than embossing one
image at a time (unless you are using multiple colors). The embossed
image really stands out on the card stock!”
happy birthday wishes card (4" x 4")
Growing Green and Petite Pairs Sets; Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, and Whisper
White Card Stock; Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad; VersaMark Pad; Tempting
Turquoise Stampin’ Emboss Powder; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Large Oval and Scallop Oval
Punches; Stamping Sponges
Lizzie Verdejo
Supervisor
Dumfries, Virgina
papercraft perfection
tip:
“My inspiration came from a birthday paper plate. First, I drew the
images on paper using the dimensions of the punches and dies to make
sure the proportions would work. Then I used some embossing folders
and sponging, a must for giving dimension to the project.”
Art Contest
birthday train
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Happiest Birthday Wishes Set; Basic Black, Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point,
Peach Parfait, Real Red, Whisper White, and Wild Wasabi Card Stock; Red and Silver
Glimmer Paper; Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Pacific Point, Peach Parfait, and Wild
Wasabi Classic Stampin’ Pads; Basic Black, Pacific Point, Peach Parfait, Real Red, and
Wild Wasabi Stampin’ Write Markers; White Uni-ball Signo® Gel Pen; Island Indigo and
White Baker’s Twine; Basics Glimmer Brads; Silver Mini Brads; Stampin’ Dimensionals;
Decorative Label, Extra-Large Oval, Modern Label, Word Window, 1/2" Circle, 3/4" Circle,
1" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, and 1-3/4" Circle Punches; Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack; Big Shot;
Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die; Box #2 Bigz XL Die; Perfect Polka Dots and Stripes Textured
Impressions Embossing Folders; Sponge Daubers; Stampin’ Sponges
© 1990–2012 STAMPIN' UP!
honorable mentions
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MAY CONTEST HONORABLE MENTIONS
(WINNERS OF ONE STAMP SET EACH)
Barbara Dykhouse
Senior Supervisor
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
demo it
welcome, baby card (5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
Baby Bundle and Petite Pairs Sets; Blushing Bride
and Whisper White Card Stock; Twitterpated
Designer Series Paper; Jet Black StazOn Pad;
2010–2012 In Color and Baja Breeze Stampin’
Write Markers; Baja Breeze 3/8" Pleated Satin,
Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin, and Pear
Pizzazz 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon; Stampin’
Dimensionals; Large Oval, Owl, and Scallop
Oval Punches; Big Shot; Perfect Polka Dots
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
contestcategories august
The following Art Contests are for the August issue
of Stampin’ Success. Except where contests for
individual countries are noted, demonstrators from
the US and Canada may enter all contests and one
winner will be chosen for each contest, regardless
of country.
cute as a button Creative use of our buttons.
Entries due May 31 for the August contest.
demo it Projects you would demonstrate in a workshop.
make & take Projects you would offer as a Make &
Take in a workshop.
AUGUST CONTEST DEADLINES
• Contests run for a single month at a time, with
the deadline falling on the last day of the month.
This August Contest runs May 1–31.
• Entries
for the August Contest must be received in
our office on or before May 31, 2012.
• Please pack all entries carefully and label the box or
envelope with the contest month and category. (See
address below.) Contest entries will not be returned.
Chrissie Kesler
Senior Associate
Brownton, Minnesota
make & take
just for you card (3" x 3")
Precious Butterflies and Tagtastic Sets; Lucky
Limeade, Melon Mambo, and Whisper White
Card Stock; Cheerful Treat Designer Series
Paper; Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, and Soft
Suede Classic Stampin’ Pads; Concord Crush,
Lucky Limeade, and Melon Mambo Stampin’
Write Markers; Dazzling Details; Very Vanilla
1/8" Taffeta Ribbon; 2011–2013 Designer Printed
Brads; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Mat Pack; PaperPiercing Tool; Extra-Large Oval Punch; Big
Shot; Floral Fusion Sizzlits Die; Designer Frames
Textured Impressions Embossing Folders;
Simply Scored; Stamping Sponges
Pamela Stevens
Manager
Apple Valley, California
papercraft perfection
heart bookmark
Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper; VersaMark
Pad; Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder; Trinket Hearts;
hook bookmark; hot glue gun; jewelry spacers
abc Creative use of our alphabet sets
Entries due June 30 for the September contest.
score! What can you create with Simply Scored?
Entries due July 31 for the October contest.
MONTHLY CONTEST RULES AND INFORMATION
• Winning projects often share the
following features: They use only
one set along with a greeting set,
plus backgrounds, borders, or
frames. Scrapbook pages include
photos and journaling.
• Include 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.
• All scrapbook layouts must contain
photos. When 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 the
Release of Artistic Work, Photography,
and/or Video form, which can be
found on the demonstrator website
under My Business>My Business
Resources>Printing Place. 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.
SEND CONTEST ENTRIES TO:
Contest: [Category Name]
Stampin’ Up!
12907 South 3600 West
Riverton, UT 84065
USA
• Submission 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.
• Submit 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. Due to local laws, contest
winners living in Québec must choose
stamp sets for which the total value
is less than $100 can. (Demonstrator
Support will call winners and take
their free stamp orders within 10
business days of the contest deadline.)
• 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.
Art Contest
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February 2012
UNITED STATES
EXECUTIVE
Patsy Waggoner
SENIOR
MANAGER
Alisa Mawson
Christina Wedell
Jennifer Gulch
Jennifer Higginbotham
MANAGER
Barbara Voss
Beth Daniels
Bonnie Henderson
Carolyn Rowe
Catherine Power
Debbie McNeill
Erin Gonzales
Jacqueline Walker
Julie Camell
Krista Maki
Lori Staley
Mary Bergere
Paulette Dunn
Linda Hardy
Diana Maslowski
Lisa Shults
Diane Kipp
Lisa Walsh
Diane Olivi
Lynn Dunn
Donna Madonna
Mary Gardina
Dorothy Strunz
Mary Kinzler
Dottie Taylor
Mary Richards
Elisabeth Bellville
Melina Rakis-Bischel
Elizabeth Hopkins
Michelle Givvines
Gloria Flaten
Miquelita Carrion
Irene Smith
Molly Armstrong
Jackie Esterly
Rhonda Clark
Jane Butkus
Sally Smith
Jean Elzinga
Sandra Govro
Jennifer Davis
Shannon Beafore
Jennifer Martin
Sheila Jamison
Jennifer Takacs
Susan Begger
Jerivett Ecalnir
Traci Jones
Jocelyn Rhodes
Traci Tracy
Lynda Lee
Joyce Butler
SUPERVISOR
Joyce Simpson
Judith Malone
Judith Speer
Adele Peterman
Judy Thedford
Alise Van de Bruinhorst
June Reister
Amy Swetman
Justin Krieger
Angelina Hawks
Karen Bouchikas
SENIOR
SUPERVISOR
Ann Gillies
Katherine Byron
Ann Keever
Kathleen Bedell
Amy Kinnon
Anne Talbot
Kimberly Salmonowicz
Angela Henson
Annette Sollner
Kimberly Vogel
Anna Tunin
Barbara Cambron
Kristilyn Fox
Becky Garrett
Bernice Zachau
Kristin Reed
Becky Watkins
Beth Gambotz
Laurie Ludwig
Carmen Harder
Beverly Snabl
Lea Sorley
Carol Williams
Brenda Bishop
Lemois Bailey
Carolyn Diehl
Candice Wilson
Linda Arnold
Carrie Frank
Carol Oakley
Linda Pryor
Chelsey Risher
Carol Parcell
Linda Purdy
Christin Evangelista
Carolyn McDowell
Linda Romer
Cindy Parta
Catherine Harris
Lindy Hoversland
Danielle Salisbury
Charlene Ryan
Lisa Payne
Daune Cotter
Chasidy Mills
Lori Newsome
Debbie Wright
Cheryl Barclay
Lori Wilson
Dena Grant
Ching Trenchard
Marcia Grenig
Diana Tillery
Cynthia Skelly
Marcia Weimer
Frances Kennedy
Darla Watson
Margaret Bunn
Heather Roosma
Dawn Castellanos
Marie Kauffman
Jennifer Kasprzak
Dawn Mccaskill
Mary Bradford
Title Promotions
Tami Chronowski
Terri Ransom
CANADA
Judy Cook
Dawn Walker Randall
Mary Litton
Julie Skotzke
Deborah Kehr
Kristine Chubb
Deborah Teronde
Megan Pucci
Krystal Wray
Debra Mlsna
Melaine Putnam
Laura Porter
Debra Townsend
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Melissa Rowe
Leslie Davis
Debra Yaeger
Melissa Sagaser
Mary Thorpe
Melissa Terry
Michelle Baggott
Michelle Beaudot
Michelle Christman
Michelle Lommel
Michelle Redline
Michelle Reyes
Misty Bradley
Molly Vosen
Nadine Gamble
Nancy Burt-preece
Natalie Long
COUNSELOR
Chantale St-Jean
Christyne Richardson
SENIOR
CONSULTANT
Brenda Blum
Isabelle Bibeau
Kathryn Scearce
Kimberly Stathakos
Krista Blackmore
Peggy Lewis
Pamela Miller
Patricia Labadie
CONSULTANT
Paula Campbell
Ardith Wlock
Paula Richards
Brenda Hildebrand
Rachel Kefauver
Carmen Sichewski
Ramona Corson
Erin Pozerniuk
Randi Wippler
Francine Bellemare
Rebecca Curzon
Jody Makela
Rhonda Enger
Kathryn Nelson
RoseAnn Marr
Lana Gauthier
Sandra Amoling
Lee Lambert
Sandra Low
Leigh Nice
Sara Skoglund
Leslie Mahar
Sarah Jernigan
Marie Josee Mayer
Sarah Olson
May-Belle Daniels
Shannon Gray
Sharie Wilson
Shauna Smith
Sheila Radochio
Solina Richards
Stacey Tomkowiak
Susan Drummer
Susan Dumproff
Susan Merrell
Susan Swanson
Susan Wietbrock
Sylvia Batts
Tamara Marksberry
Tammie Bauge
Tammy Green
Tanya Dalrymple
Terri Robinson
Tina Stracqualursi
Toni Ballesteros
Tracie Foster
Valerie Mackin
Vanessa Eastman
Vicki Croley
Victoria Milyard
»celebrate you
Terry Christoffersen
Congratulations to our talented
demonstrators who had
their creations published in
consumer magazines!
Janet Forton
Senior Associate
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Scrap & Stamp Arts
April 2012
Audrie Magno Gordon
Senior Associate
Woodinville, Washington
Cards April 2012
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artisan award
contest changes
We’ve made some exciting changes to
the annual Artisan Award contest,
starting with the name. We are happy
to introduce the new Artisan Design
Team opportunity! We will select 10 of
our most talented demonstrators to
help us share creativity all year long!
Each month, design team members will
receive FREE products (valued up to $250
us/$310 can) selected by Stampin’ Up!
to create a variety of projects that will
excite and inspire others to explore
Stampin’ Up! products.
Artisan Design Team members will need
to maintain an active demonstratorship
during the one-year commitment.
Applicants must be willing to participate
in the following Artisan Design Team
responsibilities each month, which include:
• Creating a minimum of four projects
using free products selected and
provided by Stampin’ Up!
•P
roducing a high-quality photograph
of each project and submitting the
photos electronically to Stampin’ Up!
•M
aintaining a personal blog or DBWS
site to showcase the projects.
If you’re not excited yet, here are some
other changes:
• Demonstrators of all titles are welcome
to apply for the Artisan Design Team—
including past Artisan Award winners.
• This year the deadline has been extended
until May 31, 2012, to give you more time
to create!
Here are just a few things that
are NOT changing:
• The selected design team members
will receive an Artisan Design Team
memento, $500 cash, and a $500
Stampin' Up! shopping spree.
•T
he selected design team members
will be invited to attend a reception
held at Convention 2012.
•A
pplications must include five cards
(not card fronts), three scrapbook
pages (8" x 8", 8-1/2" x 11", or 12" x 12",
single-page layout only), and two threedimensional items. All applications must
use current Stampin' Up! products only.
This includes all products available for
sale by Stampin' Up! during the contest
dates, including My Digital Studio.
However, three-dimensional items
may use items such as frames, boxes,
etc. that are not available from
Stampin' Up!
Start creating today! Watch for more
information on the demonstrator
website, including submission details,
complete official rules, frequently asked
questions, and the Artisan Design Team
Application.
(800) STAMP UP
Hours: 7:00 am–7:00 pm (MT),
Monday–Friday
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(MC, Visa, Discover, Electronic Funds Transfer)
(801) 257-5476
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for Guam and APO/FPO
(801) 257-5338
Correspondence fax
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Stampin’ Up! website address
[email protected]
Demonstrator Support e-mail address
[email protected]
Magazine e-mail address
SEND US STARTER KIT AND
TAX-EXEMPT MAIL ORDERS TO:
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PO Box 550
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(All other mail orders will be returned.)
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Riverton, UT 84065
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SEND CANADIAN STARTER KIT ORDERS,
TAX-EXEMPT ORDERS, WRITTEN
CORRESPONDENCE, AND EXCHANGE
ORDERS TO:
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330, 2618 Hopewell Place, N.E.
Calgary (Alberta) T1Y 7J7
Canada
SEND CONTEST ENTRIES TO:
Contest: [Category Name]
Stampin’ Up!
12907 South 3600 West
Riverton, UT 84065
USA
please note
If you try to submit your orders or new
recruit Starter Kit Order Forms on the
last day of a commission, incentive, or
sales period, you risk not getting your
order in before the deadline due to heavy
order volumes.
THIRD PARTY TRADEMARKS
All trademarks not owned by Stampin’ Up!
that appear in Stampin’ Success, if any, are
the property of their respective owners.
limited copy permission
Stampin’ Up! publications and original
artwork are trademark and copyright
protected. Nevertheless, Stampin’ Up!® hereby
grants permission to active demonstrators
of the company to copy pages of Stampin’
Success® or the Stampin’ Up! demonstrator
website for personal use (such as copying
revised policy statements from the
Demonstrator Manual or enlarging patterns);
for training purposes (for Stampin’ Up!
recruits only); and for business purposes (as
in the distribution of sales promotion flyers).
Pages may not be sold, licensed or copied for
distribution to customers or others without
specific permission. Artisan Changes
© 1990–2012 STAMPIN' UP!
• The 10 Artisan Design Team members will
be announced at Convention 2012, on the
demonstrator website in July, and in the
September issue of Stampin’ Success.
contact information
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Riverton, UT 84065
you can make a difference
With the sale of every Ronald
McDonald House Charities®
(RMHC®) stamp set, Stampin’ Up!
donates $3 to RMHC to help bless
the lives of those whose children
have serious illnesses.
May is your last month to buy or
sell this year’s RMHC set: Turtle &
Co. Get it for yourself and share
it with all your customers before
May 31—and make a difference!
Turtle & Co. Set • 2011–2012 Idea
Book & Catalog • item 122870
$19.95 us/$24.95 can • item 122872
$14.95 us/$17.95 can • Set of 9