Dates: July 15 – August 31, 2009

Become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator with the limited-time $85 Mini Starter Kit!!!

The Mini Starter Kit contains the following products:

The mini starter kit promotion runs through Aug. 31st.  Let me know if you have any questions or are interested in joining our Stampin’ Up! family.

Want to be a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator?

Becoming a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator has changed my life.  I was an occasional scrap booker.  I would visit every craft store and buy tons of things and never use any of it.  Then I began to realize it was because I didn’t know how to use most of it but also because I really didn’t think I was creative.

I am here to tell you that we all have it in us.  You have to believe in yourself and take time, practice and you will find  your creative side and even learn to fine tune it.

I was invited to my first Stampin’ Up party 3 years ago.  I loved it!  I bought a couple of stamp sets and was super excited.  But again I didn’t have a clue as to what to do with them.  Nor did I have a single stamp pad to stamp anything.  As they sat collecting dust… I met another gal in my mommy group who invited me to her Stamp Camp.  I attended her stamp camp and realized this was my calling!

Within a month I signed up to be a Demonstrator,  thinking this would help support my habit.  Not only did it support my habit but it’s turned into my hobby, my business and my passion.  Today I enjoy stamp camps, stampin’ up party’s, food, fun and fellowship.  I never imagined how much my business would mean to me and how many amazing friends I would make.  I feel blessed to have been led to Stampin’ Up!

If your considering becoming a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator please let me know.  I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have and help you sign up for your starter kit.  I promise to walk with you and guide you.  Together we’ll create a team in which we can work together, brain storm and share ideas and of course stamp!!!

I have been asked on several occasions… “What comes in the Standard Stampin’ Up Starter kit?” That question is followed by “Ok, so what’s the catch?” or “what do I have to do to stay active?”

What comes in the Kit? The Standard Starter kit contains $335 worth of products for $199.00

- You choose 5 stamp sets, this price or lower: 21.95, 30.95, 27.95, 35.95

- One regular wheel 6.50

- A handle for your wheel 3.95

- Choose your ink cartridge color for wheel 5.25

- Full box of pastels (49 colors) 24.95

- 2 packs of assorted cardstock (choose your color group) 72 sheets total 15.00

- Pack of white or vanilla cardstock – 40 sheets 7.50

- Snail adhesive (refillable) 6.95

- Choose a 20.95 Décor Element (vinyl)

- Stampin’ Scrub and mist cleaner (a must for any stamper!)16.95 & 4.50

- Versamark pad (clear ink used for watermarks or embossing) 7.50

- 3 Blender Pens 9.95

- 5 classic ink pads, your choice of color 29.75

- Tons of business supplies like a box of 8 catalogs, mini catalogs, our Demonstrator magazine and order forms.

What is the catch? Other than a totally addictive hobby… it’s pretty easy!  Signing up to be a demonstrator take about 20 minutes. Online. And you get your password to go onto the Demonstrator “Only” Website right away while you wait for your kit to arrive in a week to 10 days.

What if I decide to not place any orders and just enjoy my kit? Stampin ‘Up will just drop you after your quarter is up. No penalties, nothing to give back.

How much do I have to order to stay active? $300 retail. This Stampin’ Up quarter runs Jan, Feb, March. So if you sign up Feb 1^st, you would get your first quarter free of minimums. Apr-may-June is the next quarter so you would have to your $300 in orders by the end of June. It can be ALL at once, or in smaller orders. With just your own orders or friends adding to it. You can be your own hostess, so with your 20% off as a demonstrator, the 300 goes down to 240.00 but then add back in 10% shipping and then tax. If you are 7% tax like me, then it comes out to around 285.00. BUT as your own hostess, you can get a free hostess set and 25.00 free merchandise. So it pays off if you are looking for a discount and you are going to spending that much on stamp stuff anyway.

Bonus: This is why some people sign up if they have a huge wish list or want something big like the BIG SHOT: You get 30% (instead of 20%) off your first order over 150.00 if you place it within 45 days of signing up. Be your own hostess + get a big discount!!!

How do I know who to sign up with?

I love being a demonstrator!!!  My goal is to create, inspire and share.  I am happy to guide you, grow with you, learn with you and help you build your business or simply enjoy crafting with you.  I promise to hold quarterly meeting were we would make swaps and share ideas.  It’s a great opportunity to get together and stamp and enjoy fellowship with those that love what we do.

I’d be happy to walk you through the sign up process or you can sign up yourself online.  When you get to the portion that requires a demonstrator id… my demonstrator number is #2026968.  Please type that in the space that provide and you’ll quickly join our team.

Do I have to have classes or workshops?

Some demonstrators do it as a career and support themselves full time with it. It’s a lot of work but it can be done. More than half of the demonstrators in my group do it just for the discount or hobby. There is no requirement to host or teach any classes. Now if you want help with putting in the orders, we call those Bread and Butter customers. Those are the friends or family that you can stamp with each month or every other month so they can order a few things from you. Every little bit helps!

What is in the Demonstrator Only Website?

Gee whiz, there is so much in there that I couldn’t list it all. 5 years of back issues of our Stampin’ Success magazines (which arrive in our mail monthly), projects, templates, articles, some videos, Stamper’s Showcase (3-4 samples uploaded daily from demonstrators who submitted their samples) and Workshop Wizard, which has more projects.

Some people sign up just for the preorders. Maybe this has happened to you: You are on a website and see this awesomely cute card and say “I want that set!” but it’s not available for another month and then you get mad because the demonstrators already have it and are using it? Then you should be a demonstrator and get the upcoming mini catalogs or promotional stuff before anyone else!

If you have more questions, feel free to call or email me anytime 704-806-7200. I’d be happy to steer you to an upline who is right for you to sign up with or sign you up with me to be a part of my group.

How do I sign up? A lot of demonstrators have a DBWS, which is a Demonstrator Business Website.  As demonstrators, we pay 12.95 a month for it and it is wonderful!  Stampin’ Up keeps it updated for us and we can add our own projects, calendar and special touches.   One of the perks is that you can sign up online and get your demonstrator password immediately!  Mine is www.brandycox.stampinup.net and you can check it out.   Whoever you sign up with, you will need a recruiter password.  (Mine is Brandy Cox  for those who are ready to sign up!)