Online Extravaganza

Stampin' Up! has done it again!  They're offering some fabulous deals for the upcoming holidays.  Shop November 23-30 in order to save a bundle on paper, stamp sets, and accessories.  Go to my website at: mistykulik.stampinup.net and click on the Shop button link at the top.

Here's a list of all the items that will be available (and the dates):
http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2015/11_November/Online%20Extravaganza/Online_Extravaganza_Products_US.pdf

There are 2 Flash sales that only last 24 hours each.  One on 11/23/15, and one on 11/30/15.  You won't want to miss those deals!

Happy Stamping!  & Happy Thanksgiving!
Misty

Multipurpose Buffet Card Classes

Ever wondered what one of my Multipurpose Card Buffet Classes might be like?  The picture above shows 4 of the 15 designs that were available for my July card buffet.

At my buffets, I have all the card designs (10-15 different designs at each buffet) lined up on the counter and labeled with a number.  That number coordinates to a plastic shoe box container stacked on my entry table.  You decide how many of each card design you'd like, and YOU make the card(s) yourself.

In each shoebox, you'll find all the pieces you need to make the card you have chosen.  (Don't need any birthday cards, but want 3 sympathy cards? - go ahead - you make 8 cards total in any combination of YOUR choosing.)  I'm on hand during the buffet to help walk you through completing 8 cards in 3 hours.  Don't have enough time to complete all 8 cards?  That's ok.  I have a large selection of cards ready-made in other designs that you can take home to complete your card count at 8.  If you have the opposite problem, and would like to make more cards than the 8 you've paid for, go ahead at a price of $2.50 per additional card.

Card designs remain in my card buffet classes for 1-2 months.  Want to make sure you don't miss out on making a card design you like?  RSVP and come to one of the earlier classes.  Once a box runs out of pre-cut pieces, I won't be making it again.

Payments on card buffets are $25.00, and I currently only accept cash or checks for classes.





The instructions, prices, and options are the same for my Christmas Card Buffets as well.
 
Have any more questions?  Please contact me and we'll talk it through.

Happy Stamping!
Misty

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

June 2014 Class Dates

Hope everyone had a safe and Happy Memorial Day weekend!

Just wanted to give everyone a list of my upcoming card classes.  You can find these listed on my calendar on my Stampin' Up! blog at mistykulik.stampinup.net, and can RSVP to attend them there.

If you are interested in hosting a workshop (I do all the work - and you earn all the goodies!), please contact me to let me know what would be a good time for you.  We can throw the party at my house, or yours.  Invite friends and family to make 2 quick projects for absolutely no charge.  Get crafty today!

Happy Stamping!
Misty

June 1, 2014 (Sunday) 2-4 PM – Coffee & Tea Card Holder Class (Date 1 of 1)
Description: Make 4 cards to give to friends, holding packets of your favorite coffees or teas (not included).  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 4 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 during the month of June, July, and August, and you'll get another 10 tickets in another drawing to be held at the end of August for a free stamp set!

June 11, 2014 (Wednesday) 6:30-8:30 PM – Brayer Card Class (Date 1 of 1)
Description: Make 3 unique cards using the brayering 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 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
  • Brayer
  • 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, and August, and you'll get another 10 tickets in another drawing to be held at the end of August for a free stamp set!

June 7, 2014 (Saturday) 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!

June 16, 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!

June 20, 2014 (Friday) 6-9 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!

June 22, 2014 (Sunday) 1-4 PM – Play Day/Open House (Date 1 of 1)
Come to my home, and feel free to use my Stampin' Up! ink pads, stamp sets, embossing folders, and other Big Shot dies/accessories for 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.

In case you missed the posting of all of my upcoming events for the next month, here it is in listed form.  Please feel free to check out my website for more details on each class: mistykulik.stampinup.net


June 2014:
Sun. – Jun. 1 – 2-4pm: Coffee & Tea Card Class
Sat. – Jun. 7 – 1-4pm: Multipurpose Card Buffet
Wed. – Jun. 11 – 6:30-8:30pm: Brayer Card Class
Mon. – Jun. 16 – 6-9pm: Multipurpose Card Buffet
Fri. – Jun. 20 - 6-9pm: Multipurpose Card Buffet
Sun. – Jun. 22 – 1-4pm: Play Day

Free Shipping Through Friday 4/25/14

That's correct.  You read it right!  Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING through Friday, April 25, 2014 on all orders.  This is a savings of 10% off your order!  Make sure to take a peek at the retiring items list, which came out Monday, and stock up on products you won't be able to order once the new catalog debuts June 1st.



Here are the lists for your perusal:

Retiring Lists

• Retiring Stamps (Available April 21-June 4, 2014, or while supplies last)
  • http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2014_NA_RetiredList/NA/US_Retiring_Stamps.pdf
• Retiring Accessories (Available April 21-June 4, 2014, or while supplies last)
  • http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2014_NA_RetiredList/NA/US_Retiring_Accessories.pdf

Enjoy the savings NOW!

Happy Spring and Stamping!
Misty