Congratulations to my Team Members – November 2011

A sincere "From the Heart Stampers" congratulations goes out to the top sales people on my team for the month of November!  We had a wonderful month with record high sales and 4 new team members joining us in November!  You ladies rock!  But I really goofed – I gave out everyone's cards before I realized I hadn't taken a picture of it!  So instead of the congratulations card, you'll see the same card that I made my team members but with a different sentiment.  This one's for my husband for his birthday.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 115709 Fine Flourish stamp $9.95
Item No. 122615 Happiest Birthday Wishes wood OR
Item No. 122617 Happiest Birthday Wishes clear – hostess exclusive
Item No. 116519 Charming wood $19.95 OR
Item No. 125829 Charming clear $14.95
Item No. 121003 Basics Glimmer Brads $4.95
Circle Punches

Click HERE to go to my Online Store and shop away!
 

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Congratulations to my Team Members – October 2011

A sincere "From the Heart Stampers" congratulations goes out to the top sales people on my team for the month of October!  We also had an AMAZING month with 12 new team members joining our group in October (and 4 more in November)!  You ladies rock!  And here's the special card I made them.

With the pretty prints in the Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper, it's easy to create beautiful color combinations!  Here I've used River Rock, Cherry Cobbler and Not Quite Navy.  Although the suggested color for the designer paper is Island Indigo, the darker shade of blue gives this card a more vintage look.  I've also used a snip of Newsprint Designer Series Paper sponged with Crumb Cake Classic Ink.  Sentiment is from Perfectly Penned and includes some Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon.  Don't forget a bit of bling with Rhinestones!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 122890 Perfectly Penned wood $16.95 OR
Item No. 122892 Perfectly Penned clear $12.95
Item No. 122352 Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 121878 First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper $12.95
Item No. 119246 Basic Rhinestone Jewels $4.95
Item No. 120992 Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon

Don't Forget!
Final day of the Holiday Extravaganza – Click HERE to order!

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Welcome!

In October, I was pleased to welcome 12 new lovely ladies to my Stampin' Up! team of From the Heart Stampers!  And so far in November, 4 more ladies have joined us!  Here's a special card I made to send to each of them.  It starts with Wisteria Wonder card stock and Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper.  Corner rounding with our 3/16" Corner Punch can really perk up a card!  The little flower is one of my most used punches – Boho Blossoms.  With three different sized flower choices, it always seems perfect for any card!  In the center is a Lucky Limeade Designer Printed Brad – oh, so pretty!  And another great punch – Decorative Label Punch – frames the sentiment from Workshop Words stamp set very nicely.  The final accent is Wisteria Wonder 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon – yum!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 122350 Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 119871 3/16" Corner Punch $6.95
Item No. 119858 Boho Blossoms Punch $16.95
Item No. 122940 Designer Printed Brads $7.95
Item No. 120907 Decorative Label Punch $16.95
Item No. 122973 Wisteria Wonder 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon $9.95

Don't Forget!
Combine savings from the Holiday Extravaganza AND my After Thanksgiving Day Sale and save BIG!  

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Still more Christmas cards!

Here are the last couple of Christmas card swaps I have to show off!  This is an "oldie but goodie" stamp set called Loads of Love.  It's been around quite awhile, but it's still a wonderful stamp set.  Pat S. created this as her very first ever swap as a new demonstrator – so nice!

And here's a darling card by Kim K., also a brand new member on my From the Heart Stampers Team.  She used Polar Party stamp set, along with some gorgeous Silver Glimmer Paper and the Northern Flurry Textured Embossing Folder.  So pretty!

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We made our goal – the FREE Stamping Event is ON!

Good news on this beautiful Sunday afternoon!  The Heartfelt Stamper's Team (my From the Heart Stampers Team included!) hit our goal of selling 25 starter kits this month! We've actually passed with 28 sold to date — HOORAY!

THIS MEANS THAT THE FREE BIG SHOT INCENTIVE EVENT is ON! Everyone who purchased or PURCHASES (because there's STILL TIME!) the starter kit will be able to attend this fabulous event in November! And if you live long distance, you'll get to participate "On the Go!" with a DVD of the presentations and the projects mailed to you!

If you've missed the details on this exciting event, click HERE to learn more.

If you have some questions about the starter kit, click HERE to listen to a recorded call that will help to answer them!

Purchase the starter kIt – just click HERE! – by Monday, October 31st, and YOU'LL be able to join in on the fun.

AND – we've sweetened the deal!  If we pass our goal by 10 and sell 35 starter kits before the end of the month, there'll be an ADDITIONAL PROJECT at this fun event!

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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 

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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