Nutz about Stamping

This is a GREAT time to join Stampin' Up!

Have you ever thought of joining Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator?

 

 

Sale-a-bration has begun and when you join Stampin' Up! between January 24th and March 31st you get the Starter Kit for only $125 (almost $300 worth of Stampin' Up! product plus business supplies too). And if that's not enough you will also get a free pack of designer paper or a digital download (worth up to 10.95) every month that you place an order for the remainder of 2012!

Here is a list of what you will get in your Starter Kit:

Any stamp set worth up to 24.95

Any stamp set worth up to 28.95

Any stamp set worth up to 22.95

Any stamp set worth up to 9.95

Any standard wheel 6.50

Clear mount block 6.95

Designer paper stack (the big pack) 21.95

Any pack of assorted color card 8.5x11 6.95

Any pack of card 8.5x11 (white- up to 8.50)

Any $8.95 ribbon

Any 5 Classic ink pads (5x 5.95 and can include a Versamark Pad)

Any 2 markers (2x3.50)

Any refill 4.25

Snail adhesive 6.95

Stamp cleaning spray 4.50

Any $23.95 or less punch

Any decor elements $9.95 or less

Pack of envelopes 6.50

Color coach 14.95

Wheel handle 3.95

Uninked wheel cartridge 5.25

Blender pen (single=approx 3.30)

Stampin' scrub 16.95

Stampin' Dimensionals 3.95

Business supplies including 8 catalogs and minis, order forms etc

And now let's sweeten this great deal: Your first $150+ order (if placed within 45 days) is 30% off AND, if your first order of $150 is placed during Sale-a-bration, then you ALSO get THREE FREE Sale-a-bration products, AND the FREE shopping tote........AND, $25 in FREE hostess goodies too!

It's a GREAT time to join Stampin' Up!, don't you think? Click here for more information!

Sundays with Sizzix: Paper Doily Sizzlit

Today's video tutorial introduces the Paper Doily Sizzlit die and walks you through how to make an eye-catching (but easy) card:

 

 

Paper Doily Greeting Card

Stamp set: Loving Thoughts #125845 (Clear Mount)

Card stock: Crumb Cake (8 1/2 x 5 1/2, 3 6/8 x 4 3/4, 4 1/2" square for Doily), Not Quite Navy (3 3/4 x 5, 3" square for circle)

Ink: Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write marker

Accessories: Big Shot, Platform, Standard cutting pads, Paper Doily Sizzlit #125592, Antique brads, Paper piercing tool & mat, 2-Way Glue pen, Snail Adhesive, 2 1/2" circle punch

And now for the video tutorial. Enjoy!

 

If you'd like to place an order for the supplies you see in my video, email me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com for ordering support or go directly to my Online Store, open 24/7 for your shopping convience. And don't forget: a $50 product order (before shipping and tax) earns you FREE Sale-a-bration product!

My Digital Studio

I can't believe how much time I save using My Digital Studio to scrapbook my photos and memories. When I was at Stampin' Up!s Leadership conference in San Antonio, TX a couple of weeks ago, I took an extra day to do some sightseeing. I visited the Alamo, walked the Riverwalk, dined in some fabulous restaurants and did some souvenir shopping.

When I was at the Alamo I was struck by the beautiful buildings I toured and so of course I snapped some photos! Here's a page I created - simple in nature but a great memory to look back on some day:

 

I created the page using:

- Kraft Distressed designer series paper (background)

- Extreme Elements brush stamp set (that's what we call stamp sets in the digi world)

- Notes & Details brush stamp set

- In a Word brush stamp set

- my favorite building photos with a Crumb Cake mat

And that's it! This page took me minutes to make and will bring back fond memories for years to come. If you want to play with My Digital Studio for FREE, why not contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com to reserve your spot at my upcoming My Digital Studio class - it's free too!

 

Lovely Letters Alphabet

My Holly Springs card club met this week and our lovely club hostess requested that the member make a monogram card. One of her daughters was recently engaged and she wants to have a monogram wedding invitation. When I heard this request I immediately thought of the Lovely Letters Alphabet stamp set - which is perfect for any monogram projects you may have in mind.

Here's the card the club members created:

 

 

The club members really loved this card. They got to play with some new Occasions Mini catalog products: Labels Collection Framelits, Apothecary Art and the Lovely Letters Alphabet. You can't see it in the photo but they also used the Simply Scored to add horizontal score lines across the top of the card.

Would you and your friends like to form a card club in the Raleigh, NC area? This is a great monthly or bi-monthly outing - you can satisfy your social and creative cravings in one fun setting! Contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com for more information about my classes and clubs.

My Digital Studio Special Offer!

Start Designing With My Digital Studio . . . FREE!

Beginning February 1, you and your friends can take advantage of an amazing offer! Stampin' Up! is offering a 30-day My Digital Studio Express trial!

With this FREE trial, you'll get:

• Full access to the software at NO COST
• Full design functionality
• Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express
• The opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between
• Access to our professional print services

It's simple; on February 1st select the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item 129600) and add it to the shopping cart in my Online Store, then download and install it onto your computer (MAC or PC). Feel free to play with the program but if you want some support:

I am offering a FREE class!

Date: Saturday, February 11

Time: 3:00 pm

Place: Terri's Stampin' Spot

Supplies: Bring your own laptop computer (MAC or PC) with the program already downloaded and ready to go and a notepad and pen to take notes.

Please RSVP by February 6th for my free class so I can ensure I have enough seating for everyone. See you at class!

And to get those creative juices flowing, here's a page I made using My Digital Studio:

 

 

Scrapbooking is only one creative product you can produce with My Digital Studio. I would love to show you more!

 

Ronald McDonald House

Monday night was my January volunteer time at Ronald McDonald House in Chapel Hill, NC. I love volunteering my time to stamp with the families there and this particular night was a busy time. I heard some good news this particular night too - one of the moms who has been at the house and stamping with us since last October gets to take her little one home this Thursday - a great reason to celebrate!

Here's the card the families made:

 

 

I used P.S. I Love You, the Pinking Hearts Border and Heart to Heart punches, Scalloped Heart of Hearts embosslit and Twitterpated designer series paper to create the card. Everyone loved the design and simplicity of the card and the kids love using my Big Shot to create the magic heart!

What I like best about stamping at Ronald McDonald House is the enthusiasm of the children as they stamp. They create the most unique cards that their siblings or parents will treasure forever. Children have no inhibitions about stamping and it always makes me smile to see their love of inking up a stamp and "going to town" on their cards and envelopes.

Do you have a cause near and dear to your heart too? Would you like to raise money for your cause? I would love to work with you to organize a stamping fundraiser to support worthy causes local to Raleigh, NC. Contact me for more information!

Sale-a-bration is here!

Today is the first day of Stampin' Up!s largest promotion of the year: Sale-a-bration!

What does Sale-a-bration mean to you?

- Host a workshop and receive FREE products! You, as hostess, can earn a FREE shopping tote and a FREE bundle of three products (see pages 6-7 in Sale-a-bration mini)

- Shop: for every $50 purchase (even for hostesses!) you get FREE Sale-a-bration product!

- Join: Start your own business during the Sale-a-bration promotion period and you'll get the Starter Kit for only $125 (reduced from $175) and you can also earn a FREE paper pack or digital download every month for the rest of the year!

 

 

Pick one of the above Sale-a-bration choices or all three - let the Sale-a-bration fun begin!

Didn't get your Sale-a-bration Mini in the mail? No worries! You can click on the cover photo above to download a PDF to your computer desktop or email me at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com and I will pop one into the mail to you.

 

Team Meetings

I just love my monthly team meetings - we have such a good time together sharing ideas, tips and business ideas, teaching each other new things with current products and celebrating each other's accomplishments.

To me one of the best parts about the meetings is our card swaps. Each of us has our own way of stamping, our own design ideas, and our favorite color combos and when we swap cards with each other everyone is so supportive and congratulory on all the cards they receive.

Here's a peek at some of the card swaps from our January meeting. The first card was created by Vicki and uses the brand new Paper Doily Die and Greeting Card Kids stamp set. 

 

 

Heidi created her card using P.S. I Love You stamp set and the new Framelits Labels Collection:

 

And Tracie created her card using the same Framelits Labels Collection along with the new Apothecary Art stamp set:

 

See why I love card swaps at my team meetings? I would love for you to join in the fun that we all have as a team. Why not contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com to learn more about this rewarding business opportunity.

 

 

Stampin' Up!s Leadership Conference Roommate Gifts

Today is a sad day. Stampin' Up!s Leadership Conference has come to an end, I have toured San Antonio as much as my feet would stand, and now it is time to return home. I will really miss my conference roommates. I room with them every year and we laugh until we cry over all the antics we get into. 

I will take some great memories home with me along with two fabulous roommate gifts. My roomies are so cleverly creative and they wow and humble me with their generous gifts. Want to see?

Here's Ruth's gift: an over-the-top decorated clipboard (how cool is this!):

 

And here's Donna's gift: a demo board (oh my gosh):

 You have to see this board up close to see what it is used for. Better yet, sign up for my Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack on February 4th and you'll see this demo board in action!

And yes, I made my roomies a gift too and I promise to share it with you for tomorrow's blog post. Until then...!

You Just Never Know What Might Happen At Stampin' Up!s Leadership Conference

Last night there was a buzz of excitement rushing through the San Antonio Convention Center! Was it about new stamp sets? Surprisingly, no. Was it about new products? Surprisingly, no. Was it about new promotions coming? Surprisingly, no.

Ty Pennington and his team were in town filming the final episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition!!!

 

 

And I, along with several other demonstrators, sat in the audience to watch the filming and hear the amazing announcements Ty made (that will remain secret out of respect to the show). The show theme is a tribute to wounded warriors and the Helping a Hero organization. The filming took place on the famous Riverwalk which was lit up beautifully for several hundred yards. After a fascinating parade of decorated riverboats, Lee Greenwood brought tears to the eyes of many audience members when he sang "God Bless the USA". It was an amazing evening with several chuckles caused by the antics and comments of Ty Pennington and I am so glad that I came to this Leadership Conference. Watch for some upcoming My Digital Studio pages of my Extreme Makeover Home Edition experience - I have so many memories to scrapbook of my fun week in San Antonio! If you want to watch the final show of Extreme Makeover Home Edition, I heard that it will air sometime in December, 2012. 

And why aren't you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and coming along on my amazing adventures? We would have a blast sharing our love for stamping and have many fun experiences like the one I had last night! On January 24th there is a Starter Kit promotion beginning and attached to that is a monthly free product promotion for new demonstrators for the rest of 2012! To match this promotion, watch for my own special announcement for stampers who join my team.

 

 

Manager's Reception

Last night I attended Stampin' Up!s Manager's Reception - a wonderful evening that demonstrators earn through sales and recruiting for the past year.

 

The evening consisted of delicious refreshments and entertainment from some pretty amazing Chinese Acrobats.

The decor for the event was very impressive. Here are a few photos I took to share with you:

 

Pretty cool decor, huh!

See the fan I am holding? That's the invitation I received in the mail announcing that I qualified to attend Manager's Reception. On the back of the fan the date, location and event announcement are printed - a great reminder to look back on one day. 

Do you love social events? Would you love to have a fun, creative outlet or need to supplement your income? Contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com for information on this amazing business opportunity!

 

Stampin' Up!s Leadership Conference

This week I am in San Antonio at Stampin' Up!s Leadership Conference and am already having a blast! There are over 1300 demonstrators here and it is so nice to say hello to friends I haven't seen since the summer Convention.

Today I checked in at the Convention Center and got my Leadership bag - oh my gosh! It is make of fabric I haven't seen before (can you say Summer Mini catalog perhaps?).

 

 

Then a bit later it was time for my make-n-takes and at each person's chair was a beautiful welcome gift from Shelli Gardner, the co-founder of Stampin' Up! I feel like a queen and the conference really hasn't started yet, lol. 

 

 

I'll post a photo of the inside of this notebook portfolio tomorrow on Twitter. It is sooo cool!

Have you ever thought of joining Stampin' Up!? I would love to tell you more about my travel experiences and what this fabulous business can offer to you too. It would be so much fun to have you come along with me next year. Stay tuned for my Facebook Business page announcement as to where Leadership Conference will be in January, 2013. 

Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack Class

Announcing a brand new class on my Calendar of Events: Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack!

Get ready for 2012 by attending my Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack Class:

 

 

 

You'll make 16 cards at my class: 4 each of four different designs! (masculine cards too)

Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 10:00 am
Place: Terri's Stampin' Spot
Cost: $25 - Place a $25 or more order at the class and you'll get $10 back!

Registration Deadline: January 30th.

Ready to reserve your spot now? Click the "Buy Now" button below. 

 

Feel free to invite a friend to register and join you at my class - see you there!

Join the Stampin' Up! Family!

Do you LOVE stamping, scrapbooking or paper crafting? Have you thought of owning a business and adding income to your family? This is a great time to join Stampin' Up!

Here's why:

• From January 24 - March 31st the demonstrator Starter Kit is only $125! That's a HUGE savings!
• Anything you buy for yourself counts towards your quarterly minimum (except catalogs and order forms) as does anything friends or family buy from you. You can earn additional commission dollars on purchased products!
• Buy from yourself and it counts too – Birthday, Christmas, Wedding presents, etc.
• Diversify your business beyond paper crafting: we sell home décor, jewelry, and fabric. All these products count towards your quarterly sales requirement
• Buy products to make gifts to sell and it can be a write-off on taxes plus add extra income for your family
• Your first quarter sales requirement of $300 is not due until March 31, 2012! You can spend a bit each month or wait until March 31^st and make one large purchase. However, if you make a small purchase every month Stampin' Up! will send you FREE product with that purchase - this promotion is good only for demonstrators who join now!
• Your first order if placed within 45 days and is $150 or more, is 30% off! After that everything you buy is 20% off, every time you buy
• Our biggest sale of the year, Sale-a-bration, runs from Jan 24 – March 31^st. Anyone (including you!) who purchases $50 in products get a free set of stamps from a special mini catalog. Sales are huge during Sale-a-bration so this is a great time to join Stampin' Up!, add income to your family budget and make a bunch of new crafty friends
• The Occasions Mini catalog promotion dates run from January 4 - March 31st. You will be WOWED by the new products now available for purchase and so will your friends and family!
• I offer all the training you will need to be successful: personal phone calls, weekly emails, monthly newsletters and team meetings!

Do you have additional questions for me about the Stampin' Up! business opportunity? Contact me at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com and I am happy to chat with you.

Ready to start your own business? Click here to choose your Stater Kit products. Then click here, then click on Join the Fun.

Apothecary Art

I had my team meeting yesterday and part of the meeting was a card swap using brand new Occasions Mini catalog products. Tracie created this card to swap with us and I loved it so much I just new I had to share it with you too!

Introducing Apothecary Art! This beautiful stamp set is the perfect match to another new product in the Occasions Mini catalog: Framelits Labels Collection. Don't you love the colors and papers that Tracie chose to make this card?

Each month that my team meets we do some kind of swap - cards, 3D items, scrapbook pages, hostess thank you gifts and more. We share ideas, we celebrate each other, we stamp (of course!) and have an afternoon of laughs and fun.

Have you thought of joining Stampin' Up!, being your own boss and working hours that work for you? When Sale-a-bration begins on January 24th there is a wonderful promotion for you to consider. Contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com for the promotion details and check out this page to see the Starter Kit choices.