Congratulations to my Team Members – September 2011

A sincere "From the Heart Stampers" congratulations goes out the top FIVE sales people on my team for the month of September!  We had SUCH a good month, that I want to recognize more gals!  They are:

Debbie Sowards (earned a spot at Grand Achiever's Day!)
Pam Kane
Pat Schmidt (also promoted to Sr. Associate!)
Sheila Edwards
and
Nicole Bertrand (also promoted to Sr. Associate!)
You ladies rock!  And here's the special card I made them.

I was giving out these cards at our Oktoberfest weekend retreat, so I wanted to keep with the circus theme.  The red and white star designer paper from Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper pack was perfect for my sales stars!  But I couldn't stop there – I cut out two size of stars using the Stars #2 Die with the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Red and Silver Glimmer Paper, holding them together with a Tempting Turquoise Glimmer Brad from the Brights collection.  The Daffodil Delight card stock is run through the Big Shot using the Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Stampin' Write Markers direct to the rubber stamp create our "you're a star" sentiment from Workshop Words stamp set, and a few Basic Rhinestones give even more bling.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 127067 Workshop Words – free at Convention!
Item No. 122348 Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 121790 Red Glimmer Paper $4.95
Item No. 124005 Silver Glimmer Paper $4.95
Item No. 121006 Brights Glimmer Brads $4.95
Item No. 119246 Basic Rhinestone Jewels (150) $4.95
Item No. 119850 1-3/4" Circle Punch $16.95
Item No. 114526 Circles #2 Die $15.95
Item No. 113461 Stars #2 Originals Die $15.95
Item No. 123128 Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $7.95
Item No. 113439 Big Shot die-cutting machine $99.95

You can see by this card that I LOVE using my Big Shot!  From textured embossing to cutting out shapes, it's become my most used crafting tool!  And now you can have your very own Big Shot FREE during the month of October!  Click HERE to find out how!

Want more information about the FREE Big Shot?  Don't forget to call into our informational conference call this evening!  Click HERE for all the details – don't miss it!  

To register for this FREE Q&A Call, Click Here:

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2370103042 

More from Oktoberfest Retreat Weekend

I began posting about our Heartfelt Stampers' retreat weekend HERE.  Today, I'll show you some of the adorable gifts and goodies we all received for coming.

Here are some of the treats that everyone who attended received.  Everything was in keeping with the circus theme.

This was a little note card that accompanied a cookie made from Stampin' Up!'s new Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps – it was packaged in a cello bag with a pretty red bow on top, but I ate it!  Am I terrible?  I didn't even wait to snap a photo!

Here is our second pillow gift.  Notice the darling tag made from Under The Big Top stamp set.  And look at that gorgeous Red Glimmer Paper punched out for the bar bells!  It also uses a Mini Clothespin to keep the bag shut.  And inside was some ruffled ribbon.

I showed you a picture before of our amazing popcorn popper – well, here are the containers we used to dish it up!  The popcorn motif was created from the Cupcake Builder Punch, as well as a punch from Itty Bitty Punch Pack.  So clever!

And here's the card I received for my sales for the month of September.  Love this idea of creating a circus tent!  It's made by punching lots of card stock pieces from the Word Window Punch and another image from the Under the Big Top stamp set.

I bet you're wondering how YOU can join us for our next retreat!  There couldn't be a better time than right now! 

GET A FREE BIG SHOT OR $100 IN FREE PRODUCTS as a BONUS with the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit.  October only!  The $175 Starter Kit and Product Bonus are valued at $440 and shipping is FREE! That's a 60% savings!  Check out the details HERE!

AND be sure to call in to our conference call to find out all about purchasing the starter kit – call-in information is HERE.

Oktoberfest Retreat

Once a year, our team of Heartfelt Stampers holds a weekend retreat.  We rent a lodge on Canandaigua Lake in the Finger Lakes area of New York State and meet to relax, enjoy getting to know our team members better, eat wonderful food, laugh and of course stamp!  I took a few pictures, but once the fun begins, I seem to forget about my camera!

This year was a circus theme to take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s Big Top product suite.  We had a huge kitchen to work with, and everyone contributed food for the weekend.  Needless to say, we ate like queens!

We had an authentic carnival popcorn popper with popcorn available all weekend, plus snacks like animal crackers and peanuts.

One section of the lodge is reserved for eating.  Brightly colored tablecloths and cute pinwheel centerpieces fit right in!

Here's a close-up of the centerpieces using Stampin' Up! ribbon, designer paper, card stock and buttons!

I'll continue to show you Oktoberfest pillow gifts and projects in the days to come! 

Don't Forget!
With the fabulous starter kit promotion for October, you can join us for each and every fun team event like the annual retreat!  Click HERE to find out more about choosing your starter kit, including either a FREE Big Shot or FREE $100 shopping spree!  And click HERE to find out all the perks about joining my team!

What a start to October!

I woke up early this morning excited to see what Stampin' Up! specials there might be for October – and OH MY GOSH was I NOT disappointed!

The Stampin' Up! Starter Kit is a wonderful value any day.  Receive over $345 of beautiful Stampin' Up! products for only $175.  In addition, for this month only, you can choose either

A FREE BIG SHOT die-cutting machine OR $100 in FREE PRODUCT OF YOUR CHOICE!

AND you don't even pay shipping – which will save you even more!

This is an awesome opportunity for YOU to "give it a try" and enjoy some special perks and benefits through March 31, 2012.  There's NO obligation to purchase or sell anything further, but you will have the option to renew your Demonstratorship during this time to continue reaping the rewards IF you so choose.

Stampin' Up! encourages all kinds of demonstrators.  Whether you'd like to join to support your hobby, sell to a few friends and family, work a small part-time business or make it a career, this starter kit deal is for you!

Here are the details of this special offer:

• Purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit during October and receive a Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot Machine or $100 in Stampin' Up! products of your choice from any of our current catalogs (Holiday Mini included!) The value of this kit is$440 and ships FREE (another $44 savings!).
• CLICK HERE to view the Standard Stater Kit Contents.
• You can order your Starter Kit online by clicking HERE then clicking "Join the Fun".  It's so easy, but if you have any questions during the process, please let me know.
• Once you order your kit on-line, you will be sent an e-mail with access to the Promotional Product Bonus order type in our Online Order Entry Express System approx. 1 hour after your kit is purchased. You will either enter the item number for the Big Shot (item 113439) or the item numbers for up to $100 in Stampin' Up! products. Products can be chosen from any current catalog and shipping is free!
• Be sure that your free total comes as close as possible to $100 without going over since the Promotional Product Bonus order type will not allow items beyond $100 to be added to the order.
• You will have until November 30, 2011, to redeem your product bonus.

 Starter Kit Information

• Promotion applies to the purchase of the Standard or Digital+ Starter Kit.  You may add the Stampin' Memories, Definitely Decorative, or My Digital Studio Software Add-On for the regular add-on price.
• You have the option to substitute a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder ($7.95 or less; see pages 218-219) for the Always Bird Décor Elements (p. 233) that comes standard in the Starter Kit.
• As a Heartfelt Stamper's Team Member, you'll be able to take advantage of all Demonstrator Perks & Privileges IN ADDITION to all of our Team Perks & Privileges through March 31, 2012 (that includes Sale-A-Bration!!). You'll have the opportunity to renew your Demonstratorship during this time, but are under no obligation to do so.

I'd love to talk with you about joining my active Stampin' Up! team – there are so many perks!  Feel free to call me at 585.360.4806 or email me at krisshuels@gmail.com so that I might answer any questions you may have.  Ready to join?  Simply click HERE and begin!

5 Years with Stampin’ Up!

September marks my 5th year anniversary with Stampin' Up! and to celebrate, I received this beauty from downline team member Nicole Bertrand.  Isn't it gorgeous!  I love her use of all the 2011-12 In Colors combined – Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky LImeade and Island Indigo.  The sentiment is from Curly Cute stamp set and the pretty border is punched with the new Lace Ribbon Border Punch.  The flower is a single stamp called Triple Treat Flower.  Stamp three times in three different colors, and use three of Stampin' Up!'s punches to create this layered effect.  You'll want to order the following:

Item No. 122909 Triple Treat Flower $8.95
Item No. 118073 Fancy Flower Punch $16.95
Item No. 119880 5-Petal Flower Punch $16.95
Item No. 119869 1/2" Circle Punch $5.95
Item No. 122362 Lace Ribbon Border Punch $19.95
Item No. 117014 Curly Cute wood $19.95
Item No. 120510 Curly Cute clear $14.95

Don't Forget!
Last day to order the September Stamp Set of the Month – click HERE!
To order your Stampin' Up! products online 24/7 — click HERE!

Congratulations to my Team members – August 2011

A sincere "From the Heart Stampers" congratulations goes out the top three sales people on my team for the month of August!  They are:

Debbie Sowards
Nicole Bertrand
and
Pam Kane

You ladies rock!  And here's the special card I made them.

This was a fun and different layout for me.  It didn't photograph so well because the base of the card is Baja Breeze, but the top right piece is Whisper White going all the way to the edges, with the top corner rounded using the 3/16" Corner Punch.  The image comes from Simply Soft, a hostess-exclusive stamp set that I just adore!  This was so much fun coloring in with 4 different Stampin' Write Markers – So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard and Old Olive – with just a touch of White Gel Pen at the base of the flowers to set them off.  The sentiment is from another hostess-exclusive stamp set called Perfect Words – in fact these two fabulous stamp sets share a page in our Idea Book & Catalog!  There's a bit of So Saffron Designer Paper from Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper pack and Old Olive 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon with an Antique Brad adds some more interest.  The pretty little white border is Whisper White card stock punched with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch.  The strip of card stock that it borders is Cherry Cobbler.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 122565 Simply Soft wood OR
Item No. 122567 Simply Soft clear
Item No. 122470 Perfect Words wood OR
Item No. 122472 Perfect Words clear
Item No. 119871 3/16" Corner Punch $6.95
Item No.  117273 Antique Brads $5.95
Item No. 124139 Old Olive 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon $7.95
Item No. 119275 Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch $15.95
Item No. 124339 Just Add Cake DSP $10.95
Item No. 105021 White Signo Gel Pen $3.95

Don't Forget!
To sign up for the next Stamp Shoppe – either to attend or "on the go" – click HERE.
To order your Stampin' Up! products online 24/7 — click HERE!

Such a pretty thank you!

Truly one of the things I love the most about my Stampin' Up! business is the relationships I've made through a mutual love for stamping.  I've met countless women whom I would never have had the chance to get to know if it wasn't for Stampin' Up!  Imagine my delight when I opened this card to find my brand new team member Nicole Bertrand had made this gorgeous card just for me!  She was thanking me for helping her with her very first workshop.  Not only is it drop-dead gorgeous, but it's not often I'm on the receiving end of a handmade card!  So ladies, never underestimate how happy it makes someone!

Nicole combined 3 different stamp sets – Creative Elements, Petite Pairs and Four Frames – to make her beauty.  And I don't think she knew it, but she chose my two most favorite colors – Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive.  Two punches gave a lot of added interest – Scallop Trim Border Punch and Decorative Label Punch – and 3 Rhinestones were the perfect final touch of bling! 

Thanks so much, Nicole.  You made my day!

A few more swaps

Here are some more terrific swaps from my team mates!

Here's a terrific Christmas card if you don't want to go with the traditional red and green.  I love the clean, simple lines that black and white create.  Wonderful card from Julia H.  It uses the penguin from Zoo Review, a terrific animal stamp set you can use year round – especially nice for masculine cards!  The sentiment comes from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Next is a card from Jackie B. using Up, Up & Away stamp set.  Don't you just love the popped up air balloon?  It's made by stamping once on the main card then three times on scrap Whisper White card stock, cutting out, folding in half then adhering them together.  So cute! 

Don't Forget!
Designer Paper sale ends August 31st – check out our Buy 3 Get One FREE sale HERE!
Summer Mini Catalog ends August 31st – order now by clicking HERE!

Congratulations to my Team Members – July 2011

A sincere "From the Heart Stampers" congratulations goes out the top three sales people on my team for the month of July!  They are:

Pam Kane
Debbie Sowards
and
Pat Adams Schmidt

AND Pat just joined my team in July – she had less than a month of sales!  You ladies rock!  And here's the special card I made them.

Lots of new stuff included in this card!  I began with a Whisper White card stock base then added Calypso Coral.  Next comes some designer paper from the Domestic Goddess Designer Series Paper pack bordered with Daffodil Delight card stock cut out with the Tasteful Trim die and the Big Shot.  Basic Gray card stock borders the pretty butterfly from Creative Elements stamp set.  I added Rhinestones and some paper piercing.  The sentiment comes from the hostess stamp set Perfect Words.  Great job, ladies!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 122470 Perfect Words wood $12/hostesses only OR
Item No. 122472 Perfect Words clear $9/hostesses only
Item No. 122645 Creative Elements wood $32.95 OR
Item No. 122647 Creative Elements clear $24.95
Item No. 119720 Daffodil Delight 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon $9.95
Item No. 122355 Domestic Goddess Designer Series Paper #10.95
Item No. 119246 Jewels Basic Rhinestones (150) $4.95
Item No. 120893 Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die $42.95
Item No. 105826 Mat Pack $9.95
Item No. 116631 Paper-Piercing Tool $3.50

Welcome to Nicole and Carol!

I was fortunate to have 4 new ladies join my Stampin' Up! team of demonstrators during July!  Welcome to Nicole, Pat, Kim and Carol!  Pat and Kim received their cards the first week of July, and here's the card I made Nicole and Carol.  Notice a brand new stamp?  While at Convention I received a terrific exclusive set to use in my business.  It's called Workshop Words and I just love it!  I combined it with Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper and picked up the color combination of Pink Pirouette, Marina Mist, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla.  Oh, so pretty!  My punches made this a quick and easy card; they're all listed in the supplies below.  Pearls were a must for this soft, classy look, and a bit of Marina Mist 1/4" Grosgrain RIbbon "ties" it all together!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Workshop Words stamp set – not available for purchase
Item No. 122357 Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 119882 Scallop Edge Border Punch $15.95
Item No. 119974 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch $16.95
Item No. 119860 1-3/8" Circle Punch $15.95
Item No. 118309 Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack $16.95
Item No. 120929 Marina Mist 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon $4.95
Item No. 119247 Basic Pearls (150) $4.95