JOIN STAMPIN' UP! TODAY...BONUS TIME!!!
While anytime is a great time to join me as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, joining during July and August is especially sweet!

Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that? Plus, from July 15 - August 31, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85! There are 2 choices how to join…the MINI STARTER KIT or the STANDARD STARTER KIT (with all the new in-color ink pads and cardstock BONUS).

The special, limited-time Mini Starter Kit (for $85) contains many of the items you need to get started in your new business, including

For All You Do stamp set (p. 118)
In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (all 6 of them!!!)
Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Business forms and tools
Or if you want to buy the standard $199 Starter Kit, in addition to the supplies listed below, you'll get all six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")--a $43 value! The standard Starter Kit includes

Four 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 - you pick the colors you want
VersaMark Pad
Stampin' Scrub and Mist
Blender pens
Business forms and tools
These special offers--the Mini Starter Kit and the In Color add-on to the standard Starter Kit--are only available for a limited time (until August 31), so you must act fast!


Benefits of Becoming a Demonstrator
Whether you just love to stamp, or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, the Stampin' Up! opportunity is the right fit for you. Stampin' Up! demonstrators enjoy many benefits, with just a few listed below:

Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting.
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.
Flexible schedule. This is your business, so you can put in as much (or as little) time as you'd like.
Support from me and Stampin' Up! We love our demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics available on our Demonstrator Web Site.

Okay, you might have been putting off getting the Sizzix Big Shot doctor bag because...well...maybe it was too expensive? No more! Stampin' Up! has put it on sale for this week only! I actually splurged and bought it when I ordered my Big Shot. I love this bag! Not only is it totally cute on the outside with the black and white gingham print, the inside is pink with black and white polka dots! so totally cute! You need it!! Do it today!! The regular price is $69.95. This week it is $49.95!

Well, I guess I am blogging!

With encouragement from my daughter, Jill, I am going to try to do this!

I have also been encouraged by my many Stampin' Up demonstrator friends to use blogging as a business boosting tool.

If you don't know me already, I am the proud, though unlikely mom of eight children. I have learned so much from them and my husband, Bryan. I am proud to see the oldest four become independent, and self supporting adults. Though, as a mom, I still worry but they really do give me very little to worry about. The oldest four have also helped me appreciate the youngest four! Time does go so quickly and I think I appreciate and enjoy being a mom so much more than I did at first.

I am also a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. I have really enjoyed this company and this business. I have met a lot of people and have somewhat overcome my fear of public speaking. I have been a demonstrator for 5 1/2 years. Last year I earned the incentive trip to Bermuda. While on the cruise I had a wonderful time with my husband and he in turn had a new view of my business as he heard other demonstrators talking about their businesses.

As I master the modern tech world, I hope to be posting handmade paper projects here. Goal number one" Figure out how to post a picture! In the beginning I will be using this blog for personal family stuff too. When I have it figured out I will separate the two. One blog for business and one for family. Wish me luck!