Holiday Mini Preview Class

Christmas is almost here!  Oh, wait, maybe not....  But sometimes it sure feels that way!  I love when the new Holiday Mini catalog from Stampin' Up! comes out, because then I can get started on my fall and winter crafting.  Just looking through the pages of the catalog gives me inspiration and boosts my mood for the coming months.



This year, the catalog runs from September 1, 2015-January 4, 2016.  If you haven't seen a copy yet, head online to: stampinup.net.  Scroll down to the menu at the bottom, and select "catalogs".  Instant gratification.  If you want a copy of your own to hold in your hot little hands, send me an email or give me a call, and I'll get one to you.

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On to the subject of this blog posting: today's class!

Want to see some of the stamp sets, framelits, embossing folders, and more from the new Holiday Mini Catalog before you purchase?  Well, here's your chance!  Tonight, I'm hosting a Holiday Mini Class, where we will make 3 unique projects using products from the new Holiday Mini.  In fact, we'll make these three cards:

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It might be a little hard to tell, but the "spooky" stamp is actually embossed with our Iridescent Ice Embossing powder, and it's just glitterly and lovely.  :)  I got the idea for the Halloween card from Michelle Pollard.  The snowman card was inspired by one made by Kristin Kortonick.  Talented ladies, both!  The last is one of my own design.

Here's a little more information on tonight's class:September 10, 2015 (Thursday) 6-8 PM – Holiday Mini Card Class (Date 1 of 2)
Description: Make 3 unique cards using brand new stamp sets from the 2015 Holiday Mini Catalog.  (Items available to purchase September 1, 2015-January 4, 2016.)  Try before you buy!  You will be taught everything you need to know for this event, so no prior knowledge of card creation is necessary.
Fee: $25 minimum catalog order to make 3 special projects
Bring:

• REQUIRED: Your preferred adhesive (Tombo Liquid Glue is best and may be purchased at catalog price at class.)
• RECOMMENDED:
  • Clear-mount blocks
  • Personal cutter and bone folder
  • Paper snips/scissors
  • A friend new to me and to stamping!

• For every one of the above items you bring to class, you'll get 1 ticket in a raffle drawing to be held during class for a free gift. If you bring a friend new to me and my classes, you get 10 tickets in the pot! Sign up for a workshop equaling at least $150 in sales from August-October 2015, and you'll get another 10 tickets in another drawing to be held at the end of October for a free stamp set!

If you can't make tonight's class, I'll be having another (with the same three cards).  Here's the info on it:
September 15, 2015 (Tuesday) 6-8 PM – Holiday Mini Card Class (Date 2 of 2)
Description: Make 3 unique cards using brand new stamp sets from the 2015 Holiday Mini Catalog.  (Items available to purchase September 1, 2015-January 4, 2016.)  Try before you buy!  You will be taught everything you need to know for this event, so no prior knowledge of card creation is necessary.
Fee: $25 minimum catalog order to make 3 special projects
Bring:

• REQUIRED: Your preferred adhesive (Tombo Liquid Glue is best and may be purchased at catalog price at class.)
• RECOMMENDED:
  • Clear-mount blocks
  • Personal cutter and bone folder
  • Paper snips/scissors
  • A friend new to me and to stamping!

• For every one of the above items you bring to class, you'll get 1 ticket in a raffle drawing to be held during class for a free gift. If you bring a friend new to me and my classes, you get 10 tickets in the pot! Sign up for a workshop equaling at least $150 in sales from August-October 2015, and you'll get another 10 tickets in another drawing to be held at the end of October for a free stamp set!

I just love the new Holiday Mini Catalog, and can't stop playing with the products from it.  Here is what I've managed to make so far, just playing around:


Except for the intricate card in the bottom right corner (inspired by a card Sylvette Harvey made), these are my own creations.  I plan on keeping up the craftiness in the next few days, and hope to have more to share with you.  You'll probably see more of these cards in the some of the blogs of the near future, with some more explanation on products used and how to achieve the same look.  If you can't wait that long, contact me to get a closer picture, and instructions on how to create.

Happy Stamping!
Misty

Paper Pumpkin Special - Through Tomorrow Only!

I've blogged about My Paper Pumpkin before, but there's a great special going on now.  Paper Pumpkin is brought to you by Stampin' Up!, and is a monthly kit program that comes straight to your door with everything you need to make a variety of projects.  The contents are unique; you receive a surprise kit with project that includes cards, journals, decor, and more!  Everything is color-coordinated, measured, and pre cut for you. 

• Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
• Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape.
• We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month. 
• You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10, we'll send your kit around May 15. If you sign up on May 11, we'll send your first kit around June 15.)
• A Paper Pumpkin membership is regularly priced at $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)  There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.

Have you tried Paper Pumpkin in the past, and maybe been a little disappointed?  Stampin' Up! has taken customer suggestions into consideration, and seriously stepped up their game.  Stamp sets are larger, more detailed, and more appealing.  Projects are bigger, better, and more fun to create.  Project kits include easy step-by-step instructions to make that month's design, and there is always more bling and pieces leftover for your own creations.  

Another great feature of subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, is to pre-pay your subscription.  You can do this for yourself, or to actually give as a gift.  Who wouldn't like 1, 3, 6, or even 12 months of creativity in a box arriving at their doorstep?  The gift recipient will be the envy of all of their crafting friends, and you'll go down as being known for your great gift-giving!  

Ok, but I still haven't even touched on what the Paper Pumpkin special ending Thursday, 9/10/15 is.  

Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included). 

What a fabulous deal!  Get creativity in a box for just $10/month for 2 months!  Try it, at no obligation to keep your subsciption active.  What's the worst that can happen?  You get 2 awesome projects, with 2 awesome new stamp sets and ink spots to keep?  I think we'll get you hooked on Paper Pumpkin if you do try it out.  :)  

So, review:

Go to Mypaperpumpkin.com
Click "sign up"
Enter Promo Code of "HALFOFF" where prompted
Enter your shipping information
Don't forget to select me, Misty Kulik, as your demonstrator.  (We can even get together and create our monthly Paper Pumpkin projects together - just let me know you'd like to come over.)
Have fun crafting a neat project

Happy Stamping!
Misty

New Clearance Rack Additions

Stampin' Up! let us know today that they have some new additions to their Clearance Rack.  Clearance Rack items are a great way to stock up on cheap DSP (designer series paper), ribbons, and even retired stamp sets and Big Shot products from your favorite company that you missed when they were available.  I'm always in the market for a good deal, and Stampin' Up!'s Clearance Rack gives me bunches to choose from.  Here are some examples that you can find on the rack, (at least at noon today - 9/8/15!)  



Those are the Birthday Bash Specialty DSP ($5.19 each), the Retro Fresh This & That Journal ($4.39), and the Simply Created Banner Kit ($3.99).  I'm especially excited about the Simply Created Banner Kit.  I'm planning on making lots of banners for each season and holiday to hang around my house.  I might even throw a class to let others join in on the fun with me, if I stock up now.  

There's over 60 items available right now, so everyone is sure to find something on the rack that tickles their fancy.  

Buy from the Clearance Rack by going to my website at mistykulik.stampinup.net.  Click the "shop now" button at the top of the screen to be taken to Stampin' Up!'s store, and then the Clearance Rack off to the left side of the screen.

Happy Bargain Shopping and Stamping!
​Misty

September-October 2015 Classes

I've been more than a little remiss lately on classes and website updates, due to some health concerns I've had for the last year.  I've been feeling some better, and am looking forward to all these crafty classes in the next couple of months.  Hope everyone is doing well, and I get a chance to see and play with some new and old friends alike.  

Contact me for more information, a new Holiday mini catalog (or the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog), to set up a workshop, attend a class, or just for advice and friendship.  Hope everyone is doing well!

Hope you enjoy these cards made from product from the 2015 Holiday Mini Catalog.  I'll be posting more on how to make them in upcoming posts.  



Here is a summary of my classes August-October 2015.  Please feel free to check out my website for more details on each class: mistykulik.stampinup.net
 
 
August 2015:
8/29/15 – Saturday – Multipurpose Card Buffet – 1-4pm - $25 cash or check only
8/30/15 – Sunday – Butterfly Heat Embossing Class –2-4pm - $25 catalog order
 
September 2015:
9/7/15 – Monday (Labor Day) – Wildflower Meadow Class – 1-3pm - $25 catalog order
9/10/15 – Thursday – Holiday Mini Preview Class – 6-8pm - $25 catalog order
9/12/15 – Saturday – Punch Art Class – 2-4pm - $25 catalog order
9/15/15 – Tuesday – Holiday Mini Preview Class – 6-8pm - $25 catalog order
9/18/15 – Friday – Multipurpose Card Buffet – 6-9pm - $25 cash or check only
9/19/15 – Saturday – Christmas Card Buffet – 1-4pm - $25 cash or check only
9/20/15 – Sunday – Play Day/Open House – 1-4pm – FREE!!
9/22/15 – Tuesday – Heat Embossing Class – 6-8pm - $25 catalog order
9/27/15 – Sunday – Christmas Card Buffet – 1-4pm - $25 cash or check only
9/30/15 – Wednesday – Brayer Card Class – 6-8pm - $25 catalog order
 
October 2015:
10/1/15 – Thursday – Punch Art Class – 6-8pm - $25 catalog order
10/6/15 – Tuesday – Butterfly Heat Embossing Class – 6-8pm - $25 catalog order
10/9/15 – Friday – Brayer Card Class – 6-8pm - $25 catalog order
10/10/15 – Saturday – Play Day/Open House – 1-4pm – FREE!!
10/15/15 – Thursday – Halloween 3-D Treat Class – 6-8pm - $25 catalog order
10/16/15 – Friday – Christmas Card Buffet – 6-9pm - $25 cash or check only
10/17/15 – Saturday – Multipurpose Card Buffet – 9AM-12PM - $25 cash or check only
10/18/15 – Sunday – Multipurpose Card Buffet – 1-4pm - $25 cash or check only
10/19/15 – Monday – Halloween 3-D Treat Class – 6-8pm - $25 catalog order
10/21/15 – Wednesday – Wildflower Meadow Class – 6-8pm - $25 catalog order
10/24/15 – Saturday – Christmas Card Buffet – 1-4pm - $25 cash or check only
10/27/15 – Tuesday – Heat Embossing Class – 6-8pm - $25 catalog order
 
I reserve the right to cancel any class with little notice – but I promise to try my best not to do this if you have already RSVP’d.  Please RSVP if you can, via my website (mistykulik.stampinup.net), an email (mistystamping@yahoo.com), a phone call (361.572.3731), or even tell me in person.  Thank you!
 
 
 

 
 

Think you’d like to host a workshop, but don’t want to ready your house for company?  Please consider hosting the party at my home.  You provide light refreshments, and I’ll provide my home, demonstrator duties, and plenty of parking!  This will give me a chance to show your guests more ideas, items, and examples during your party than I would be able to do while traveling.  I live 5 minutes from the intersection of Loop 463 & Main Street, out in Nursery.  Talk to me today about becoming a hostess!

July 2014 Card Classes

It's that time of year again!  Everyone's schedules are busy, and jam-packed with activities with friends and family.  July is the month for birthdays in my circle of the world, as well as several wedding anniversaries, including my own!  My 10th wedding Anniversary is later this month, and I'm very thankful to be celebrating it this year.

Need some cards for all the events coming up this summer?  I now have all my class dates for July 2014 scheduled and ready.  I can help you make birthday and other event cards to meet your needs.  Want to learn more about each class?  Contact me, and I'll let you know.  Want to schedule your own workshop, or even one-on-one time to discuss possibly hosting a party or becoming a demonstrator yourself?  Again, contact me, and we'll set something up.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy summer!

Misty
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~~July 6, 2014 (Sunday) 1-4 PM – Multipurpose Card Buffet (Date 1 of 3)
Description:  Make 8 multipurpose (birthday, sympathy, get well soon, etc.) cards of your choice for the base fee!  Choose from a selection of 10-15 different designs.
Fee:  $25 cash/check to make 8 cards of your choice with envelopes; $2.50 for each additional card over the 8.  Don’t have enough time to make all 8 cards?  Choose from a different selection of premade cards to take home.
Bring:
REQUIRED:
• Your preferred adhesive (Tombo Liquid Glue is best and may be purchased at catalog price at class.)
RECOMMENDED:
• Clear-mount blocks
• Personal cutter and bone folder
• Paper snips/scissors
• A friend new to me and to stamping!
For every one of the above items you bring to class, you’ll get 1 ticket in a raffle drawing to be held during class for a free gift.  If you bring a friend new to me and my classes, you get 10 tickets in the pot!  Sign up for a workshop equaling at least $150 in sales during the month of June, July, or August, and you’ll get another 10 tickets in another drawing to be held at the end of August for a free stamp set!

July 14, 2014 (Monday) 6-9 PM – Multipurpose Card Buffet (Date 2 of 3)
Description:  Make 8 multipurpose (birthday, sympathy, get well soon, etc.) cards of your choice for the base fee!  Choose from a selection of 10-15 different designs.
Fee:  $25 cash/check to make 8 cards of your choice with envelopes; $2.50 for each additional card over the 8.  Don’t have enough time to make all 8 cards?  Choose from a different selection of premade cards to take home.
Bring:
REQUIRED:
• Your preferred adhesive (Tombo Liquid Glue is best and may be purchased at catalog price at class.)
RECOMMENDED:
• Clear-mount blocks
• Personal cutter and bone folder
• Paper snips/scissors
• A friend new to me and to stamping!
For every one of the above items you bring to class, you’ll get 1 ticket in a raffle drawing to be held during class for a free gift.  If you bring a friend new to me and my classes, you get 10 tickets in the pot!  Sign up for a workshop equaling at least $150 in sales during the month of June, July, or August, and you’ll get another 10 tickets in another drawing to be held at the end of August for a free stamp set!

July 18, 2014 (Friday) 2-5 PM – Multipurpose Card Buffet (Date 3 of 3)
Description:  Make 8 multipurpose (birthday, sympathy, get well soon, etc.) cards of your choice for the base fee!  Choose from a selection of 10-15 different designs.
Fee:  $25 cash/check to make 8 cards of your choice with envelopes; $2.50 for each additional card over the 8.  Don’t have enough time to make all 8 cards?  Choose from a different selection of premade cards to take home.
Bring:
REQUIRED:
• Your preferred adhesive (Tombo Liquid Glue is best and may be purchased at catalog price at class.)
RECOMMENDED:
• Clear-mount blocks
• Personal cutter and bone folder
• Paper snips/scissors
• A friend new to me and to stamping!
For every one of the above items you bring to class, you’ll get 1 ticket in a raffle drawing to be held during class for a free gift.  If you bring a friend new to me and my classes, you get 10 tickets in the pot!  Sign up for a workshop equaling at least $150 in sales during the month of June, July, or August, and you’ll get another 10 tickets in another drawing to be held at the end of August for a free stamp set!

July 7, 2014 (Monday) 2-4 PM – Embossing Card Class (Class 1 of 1)
Description:   Make 3 unique cards using the heat embossing technique.  You will be taught everything you need to know for this event, so no prior knowledge of card creation is necessary.
Fee:  $25 minimum catalog order to make 3 unique cards
Bring:
REQUIRED:
• Your preferred adhesive (Tombo Liquid Glue is best and may be purchased at catalog price at class.)
RECOMMENDED:
• Clear-mount blocks
• Personal cutter and bone folder
• Paper snips/scissors
• A friend new to me and to stamping!
For every one of the above items you bring to class, you’ll get 1 ticket in a raffle drawing to be held during class for a free gift.  If you bring a friend new to me and my classes, you get 10 tickets in the pot!  Sign up for a workshop equaling at least $150 in sales during the month of June, July, or August, and you’ll get another 10 tickets in another drawing to be held at the end of August for a free stamp set!

July 20, 2014 (Sunday) 1-4 PM – Play Day/Open House (Class 1 of 1)
Description:  Come to my home, and feel free to use my Stampin’ Up! Ink pads, stamp sets, embossing folders, and Big Shot dies/accessories for absolutely no charge.  This is a day for us to catch up on our own home projects, cards, and scrapbooks.  Bring your own paper and adhesives.

July 23, 2014 (Wednesday) 6:30-8:30 PM – Punch Art Card Class (Class 1 of 1)
Description:   Make 3 unique cards that feature punch art creatures and critters.  You will be taught everything you need to know for this event, so no prior knowledge of card creation is necessary.
Fee:  $25 minimum catalog order to make 3 unique cards
Bring:
REQUIRED:
• Your preferred adhesive (Tombo Liquid Glue is best and may be purchased at catalog price at class.)
RECOMMENDED:
• Clear-mount blocks
• Personal cutter and bone folder
• Paper snips/scissors
• A friend new to me and to stamping!
For every one of the above items you bring to class, you’ll get 1 ticket in a raffle drawing to be held during class for a free gift.  If you bring a friend new to me and my classes, you get 10 tickets in the pot!  Sign up for a workshop equaling at least $150 in sales during the month of June, July, or August, and you’ll get another 10 tickets in another drawing to be held at the end of August for a free stamp set!

Join & Save

Ever thought about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - even if it's only for the discount?  Now would be a great time to join!  Feel free to click the link above to learn more, or contact me, and we'll talk it over.

Here's some useful information I've posted in the past, that might help you decide if you'd like to join:

Stampin' Up! has summed it all up in this FAQ about being a demonstrator:

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/FAQs_about_Being_a_Demonstrator_US.pdf

FAQs about Being a Demonstrator

1.  What are the minimum sales requirements?

You only need to submit $300 in sales per quarter. That is less than an average
Stampin’ Up!® workshop!  Also, you can submit your sales in any increment you
wish and still receive your 20 percent discount and

commission.

2.  What if I want to do this as a hobby and not necessarily a business?

Stampin’ Up! supports all demonstrators, no matter their goals or the level at
which they choose to run their business. If you choose

not to hold workshops, you can simply place your own orders and/or

collect orders from family and friends to equal the $300 quarterly sales minimum.

3.  Can I be my own hostess?

Yes, you can be your own hostess anytime you want. Invite your family and friends
into your home and have a workshop. You will be the hostess, receiving the hostess
benefits, as well as the demonstrator, receiving your instant income and commission.

4.  How much does it cost to get started as a demonstrator?

The Starter Kit is only $99, and is fully customizable. You choose up to $125 worth
of any current Stampin’ Up! products, and you will also r eceive a business supplies
pack containing materials you need to run your business (valued at $65).

5.  How can I make money as a demonstrator?

You can earn money in three ways: instant income (20 percent of each order),
monthly volume rebates (5 –20 percent of total sales), and monthly downline
override commissions (2–6.5 percent of your recruits’ sales).

6.  Do I have to recruit other demonstrators?

No. If you were to recruit demonstrators, you would be paid override commissions
on your downline’s sales, but this is a perk, not a requirement.

7.  Where will I get project ideas for my workshops? What kind of training can I
expect?

Stampin’ Up! provides dozens of training resources filled with project ideas and tips
to help you run every aspect of your business, including a monthly publication called
Stampin’ Success, Demonstrator Support agents, a demonstrator-only website,
hundreds of samples, annual and seasonal catalogs, a training DVD, the
Demonstrator Manual, and a Product Guide.

8.  Is Stampin’ Up! a well-known, respected company?

Since 1988, Stampin’ Up! has been selling rubber stamps and paper-crafting supplies.
In that time, not only have we won industry awards and accolades, but also the loyalty
and admiration of demonstrators and customers alike. And that is a trend that we work
hard to maintain. You can rest assured that the reputation of Stampin’ Up! will only
continue to improve!

9.  What if I decide that I don’t like it once I’ve started? Will I be penalized if I quit?

You may choose to stop at anytime, and you will not be penalized. You simply stop
placing orders.  However, there are many benefits to remaining an active demonstrator.

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Here's another post about what kind of demonstrator you might like to be:

Hobby Demonstrator: Most that fall into this category hold occasional workshops to make a little
extra money, but they don't plan on making Stampin' Up! a career for themselves.

Discount Demonstrator: You are mainly a demonstrator just for the fabulous benefit of receiving
20% off each order to fund your Stampin' addiction.  You still might sell to friends, family, and
neighbors, but you are in the demonstratorship for yourself and your personal pursuits of
happiness in the Stampin' Up! world.

Seasonal Demonstrator:  Works fantastically hard to earn specific amounts of money and to meet
certain goals for themselves for part of the year, then kicks back and makes sure to meet the
minimum quarterly orders for the rest of the year with no pressure.

Career Demonstrator: You pursue your demonstratorship as your career.  You hold regular
workshops, stamp classes, recruit new demonstrators, and want to further yourself within the
company, as far as you can go.

Of course, these aren't Stampin' Up!'s official descriptions - I embellished a little into how I see
the normal four demonstratorships go.  However, I think you get the point.  This is a fabulous
deal - to become an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator at this time. 

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Take care and Happy Stamping!
Misty