A Crafty Mom Stamps

Make-a-Stack Stamp Class!

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Make-a-Stack Stamp Class
Friday, June 11th 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Join me as Beach Mama and I host a stamping class where you will make five or ten beautiful and unique cards, absolutely perfect for end-of-year Teacher's gifts.

COST: $20 for a pack of 5 cards
$35 for a pack of 10 cards
(covers the class, the cost of materials, and one white envelope per card)

This class will be simple enough for the new or basic stamper, with a few challenges thrown in for more advanced crafters. You will leave with a pack of 5 or 10 cards with greetings of your choice (choose from Thank You, Birthday, and Thinking of You). A pack of five hand-made cards makes an extra special gift for an elementary or preschool teacher. Or use the cards yourself to express that special sentiment to someone you care about.

Please RSVP to Beach Mama or me by Monday, June 7th, as spaces are limited. For more information, leave a comment and I will e-mail you directly.

Extreme Skateboard with Brayer Technique

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My six year old son is very into skateboards and snowboards. He's in the "cool dude" phase, he informs me. I recently got the Extreme Skateboard and Extreme Snowboard stamps for free through Sale-A-Bration and was dying to dive in and try them out.

I admittedly did not come up with the design for this gorgeous card on my own, so I have to credit Jen from Stamping & Scrapping with Jen for this idea. I CASE'd it and I just love the results. I have never been an expert with the brayer, so I googled some tutorials on You Tube and found some excellent ones - I learned a lot of fantastic tricks so I recommend you try it out.

I have already made several of these cards, and gave one to a little boy at his birthday party last Saturday - he loved it.

Valentines

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Here are a few cards I worked on for Valentine's Day . . .

This is a simple and clean card using Stampin' Up's With All My Heart stamp set and the new Sending Love DSP (Designer Series Paper) from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

I embossed this red valentine stamp with red embossing powder and then sponged some red ink around the sides. The white background is embossed with a template from my new Stampin' Up Big Shot. I'm totally in love with it!

And this last card is my first foray into the world of vintage stamping. I have always been a bit afraid of the gorgeous "antiqued and distressed" look of so many vintage cards. But I gave it a try and realized it's not so intimidating after all. I'm really pleased with the look and am definitely up for trying this again.

All my cards are not listed in my etsy store, but if you are interested in buying any of the Valentine or other cards, you can contact me directly. All of the designs are usually in my flickr account.

Join My Team

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I would love to share a few of the things YOU can look forward to as a demonstrator:

As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator You Get:

1. To enjoy 20% instant income on all purchases (that's an instant 20% savings)

2. To earn up to 40% commission on personal purchases and customer sales

3. Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger--the monthly payment for your new car--it's your decision! See the Compensation Table for more information.

4. To receive our full color Stampin' Success monthly magazine - great tips, techniques, samples

5. To host a Demonstrator only website that allows your family and friends to shop online from you 24 hours a day

6. To attend Stampin' Up! demonstrator events - Convention, Regionals, and special events just for my direct recruits.

7. To know about specials, retiring items, company announcements before the public is informed

8. To earn extra income for holidays or to help out in these economic tough times

9. Support from Stampin' Up! with support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop
ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics available on our Demonstrator Web Site.

10. To enjoy the perks on your terms - as little or as much as you like - what days of the week, how many days of the week - what types of events

11. Credit for your personal purchases - anything we purchase as Stampin' Up! demonstrators counts toward our low $400 quarterly minimum, great rewards program, career milestones, monthly overrides, promotions, free mini catalog program

12. To receive the catalog and minis mailed to you FREE throughout the year

13. To enjoy hostess benefits and income - as Stampin' Up! demonstrators we are allowed to be our own best customer and receive all the perks of being a hostess AND a demonstrator.

14. To enjoy tax benefits of owning your own business - wouldn't you love to write off travel for business, designer series papers, the BIG SHOT, and more?

15. To be recognized for your efforts of sales, recruiting and promoting

16. Flexibility in how you generate sales - home parties, catalogue parties, clubs, classes, direct orders, personal orders, craft fairs, sales of finished product - Stampin' UP! provides multiple streams of income - there is no one way to generate income from sales of product - find the way that works best for you or enjoy several avenues.

17. To see the new Catalogue and each Mini Catalogue First

18. To take advantage of Demonstrator only bulk buy items

19. Have access to shares, information and advice on your business and SU products from other demonstrators that are part of the Inkredible Canadian Stampers.

20. My support - I know I can help you reach whatever personal goals you set for yourself - whether you want to just enjoy the discount, dabble as little or as much as your time allows month to month or go for greatness, I will be there for you!

I know that you will have fun, make new friends and never pay full price again as demonstrator. I also know that anything is possible when you are in control of your destiny.

Let me help you on the path to making Stampin' Up! be what YOU want it to be. I would love to have you on my team!

Email me with any questions you may have at craftyshan@gmail.com.

Stampin' Up! Starter Kit:
If you're wondering what comes in the Starter Kit, look below. The Starter Kit provides a wide assortment of products to help you as you begin your Stampin' Up! business. For $269 you'll receive product and business supplies valued at over $466--just look at all that is included!
And to add scrapbooking to your business, the Stampin' Memories add-on option is a great choice for those who want to more fully showcase Stampin' Up!'s Stampin' Memories line.
The Starter Kit, created exclusively for new demonstrators, contains Stampin' Up! essentials you'll need to get started in your new business, including:

Five complete stamp sets
A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
Stampin' Pastels
Card stock
Eastern Blooms Décor Elements and applicator tool
Five Classic Stampin' Pads
VersaMark Pad
Stampin' Scrub and Mist
Rubber and craft scissors
Blender pens
Business forms and tools

Have any questions? Email me today!
What have you got to lose!?!

Host a Stamping Party

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Earn a FREE Shopping Spree! Stamp with friends, have a ladies night out
AND earn free products, what could be better!?

• Do you have a really long wish list?
• Would you like to have a fun night out with your friends?
• Would you like to receive exclusive Hostess stamp sets?
• Are you looking for new creative ideas?

If you said yes to any one of the above items, you should host your own Stampin' Up! party!

What does a hostess need to do??

• Invite Friends at least 10-14 days before yourparty! Remember that usually only half of all invitees attend, so make sure to over-invite! (I can send you an email to forward)

• Call or email a reminder 1-2 days ahead to get those last minute rsvp’s. It’s so easy to forget and people really appreciate the reminder!

• Ask your friends to arrive at 6:45pm so that we can begin at 7pm.

• Supply a small snack! Keep it simple so we have more time to stamp!

• You’re welcome to collect orders from those who cannot attend, but still would like to purchase. (Visa, Mastercard, Cheque and Cash accepted)

Remember- you can earn free stamps and mechandise - what could be better!?

Types of parties:

1) Workshops- in my home, or yours. I'll demonstrate one project and everyone will do 2 make and takes. You can even choose a theme or project type!

2) Custom Class- I'll help you pick the projects, you invite your friends to a class at your home or in mine. Prices (per person) vary depending on the projects chosen (minimum 6 guests).

3) 3 for 5 class - 3 different projects, $5 a person. Fee waived with a $30 order placed that night.

4) Catalogue Party - Find some friends who want to order (or just order yourself) and when your collect over $200 net…you automatically get Hostess Benefits. You can send your friends an email with an order date and email me or call me with their orders. This is the simplest way to get FREE products!

Contact me today to schedule your stamp party!!!