Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Have your cake and eat it too!!!



It's hard to believe that June is ending.....summer is in full swing and so is Stampin' UP!  The new catalog is coming out July 1st but if you are like me you want everything right now!!!
Did you know right now you could have some of the new products in your hot little hands and then some?
When I decided to become a demonstrator, I wanted the products I love at a discount.  I paid close to $200 to join but it was worth it.  I was buying products here and there and I also went to craft stores and was overwhelmed at the prices of just one stamp or paper.  I have been a demonstrator for over 5 years now and have been pleased with what the company has to offer. 
Most of you will say that I don't want to hold parties or workshops to make my minimum....you don't have to!!!!!  The beauty of becoming a demonstrator is fulfilling your passion, or at least mine, to create cards and projects for others.   I call it my "creative therapy". 
Take for example.....I have two children 14 and 11 and they are extremely busy.  My daughter is gone for 5 weeks to Camp Greystone (an awesome camp for girls in Tuxedo, NC) and my son plays travel baseball and is going to camp for two weeks in July (Camp Rockmont).  I will say that being a single mom has its ups and downs.  Right now, not having my children is a downer.  When I go up to my craft room and start creating, I am in my comfort zone and busy.  I will be using this time to work on my wedding invitations and party favors.  The wedding isn't until November but this is a perfect opportunity to get this done.


 During the month of June, new demonstrators not only get to choose the products for their fully customizable starter kit, they will also get products from the brand new Patio Party Suite FREE.  What I love about the new starter kit is that you get to choose whatever you want from the catalog for only $99.   WHAT!!!!!  That's awesome!!! Stampin' UP! has heard from their demonstrators and listened.....you get to pick what caters to your needs.  You can go onto my Stampin' UP! website for all the details!!!

I know I have rambled on but if you have a passion for crafting like I do, this is an opportunity that you don't want to pass up!!!!

I'm off to create for UStamp with Dawn and Friends....click on the icon on the right hand side of my blog to find out more about this round of UStamp with Dawn....we have a little delay on the start of this round so you haven't missed anything.

Happy Stamping,
Beth


Monday, June 4, 2012

Designing Again for Ustamp with Dawn and Friends and loving it!!!



Once again I am a Grand Guest Designer for UStamp with Dawn and Friends and this go around we are going with an Olympic theme since the Summer Olympics are coming up.  We have such a great group of designers and I have really enjoyed designing for Dawn and getting the exposure.  My followers have grown and I now have 199......almost 200!!!  When I get the 200th follower I am going to give away some blog candy.  Make sure you check back to leave a comment to be eligible for the blog candy.   Thanks to all of my followers who continue to inspire me to create and share. 
If you would like to join the next round click on the blinkie below and join.....you can also check out the spring blog hop we just had by going to my post HERE and see all the wonderful projects. 
Hope to see you soon!!!

Friday, June 1, 2012

The New Catalog is Unveiled TODAY!!!!



"Oh Happy Daaay......"this song keeps playing in my head!!!!  This is probably the most exciting day as a demonstrator.....being able to share the new catalog!!!!  I'm so excited to go place my order.  I have already received my preorder products and was sooooo excited to see the new version of the stamp pads.  I was a little nervous about how they would be but I was pleasantly surprised when I tried them out.  
 There is now a label that you can attach to the front, as you can see it is underneath the stamp pad and written in 4 languages.  The last picture, bottom right, shows the pad but it doesn't do it justice. You can go to see the video HERE to see an explanation of the changes in the ink pads.
You can check out the catalog by clicking on the widget on the right or go to my Stampin' UP! website.
If you would like one for your very own I would love to send one to you....please leave me a comment with your information or email me...fesperbeth@aol.com.
Starting today you can order this exclusive stamp set for $5 when you order $50 worth of SU! product....how awesome is that!!!!

During June, new demonstrators not only get to choose the products for their fully customizable Starter Kit, they'll also get products from the brand-new Patio Party Suite for FREE, including the Make a Cake Set, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, and the Patio Party Digital Collection DVD! That's up to $48 in additional FREE products! Go onto my SU! website for all of the details!!!!!

Happy Stamping!!!!