Spring Summer Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration starts today.

 

Today you can start ordering from the Mini Catalog and earn free Sale-A-Bration Items.

So many things to choose from in the Mini Catalog.  Here are just a few.

The Peaceful Poppies Suite

The Best Dressed Suite

 The Tropical Oasis Suite

 The Timeless Tulips Bundle

 The Forever Blossoms Bundle

Just some of the items available for you. 
Click here to see all the mini Catalog Items.



Remember you can earn free items during Sale-A-Bration January 3 until March 31. 

How can you earn free Sale-A-Bration items?

There are 3 ways.

For every $50 you spend you will get to choose a free item, Most items are $50 and a few items you need to spend $100 to get.  Check out all your options on my Shop Now page by Clicking Here. 

Host a workshop with over $300 worth of orders or just order $300 and receive the Little Ladybug Stamp set with your order.  I will tell you that if you get this set you will be able to purchase something that goes with it in February, stay tuned for that.  This is a fun set.  Just let me know if you would like to have an on-line Stamping Party with your friends.

The final way is probably the best way.  Join the Happening Stampers Team.  This is the option that keeps on giving.  For $99 you get to choose $125 worth of products to include in your starter kit, plus during Sale-A-Bration you will receive for free a Mini Trimmer, 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Sampler plus your choice of any Stamp Set we sell.  Then for every order you or your customers place after that you will get 20 - 25% off your orders.  So you can be making and saving money fast. So very easy to start making your own money.  Join my team by Clicking Here.

Short & Sweet Special

We have super exciting news! The Short & Sweet recruiting promotion is here! It IS short: It only lasts from August 21-28. And it IS sweet: New recruits will receive $150 in their choice of Stampin' Up! products for the $99 starter kit price. You won't have to pay for shipping either! It's a great deal, amazing business opportunity, AND it's only available for a short time, so get it now!

Don't Forget:

New recruits who sign up for $99 will be upgraded to $150 in starter kit money (normally $125)

Click here to use the Online IDA and sign up today (Click join Now).

Deadlines:

OEX or online: August 28, 2014 11:50 pm (MST)

Phone: August 28, 2014 6:50 PM (MST)

It's only lasts a week, so here's how can you make the most of this Short & Sweet deal!

Have a great day.

Happy Stamping

Mary

Free Cruise - Would you like to Cruise the Mediterranean for free?

Would you like to take a Cruise to France, Italy and Spain for Free?  Join my Stampin' Up! Team and we will work together to get there. Http://marytrautner.stampinup.net and join the fun now. If you join my team by August 31, I will give you the new Holiday Mini Stamp Set "To & From".  Join Now and let's get started on the cruise.

Would you like to get Free Stamps? Would you like to learn new Stamping Techniques?

Do you know one of the greatest things about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is getting to attend their yearly Stampin' Up! Convention.  They give away free stamps, have great classes, teach you some great techniques and you get to stamp and party with 1000's of other stampers.  This year you could go for free, registration will be free to you usually around $280.  Just for joining Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator.  Click Here to Join  To Join is $99 and you will be able to order $125 worth of any Stampin' Up! merchandise you would like.  It is a great deal as you will then receive a free registration to the Stampin' Up! convention July 17 -20 in Salt Lake City.

Here are just some of the great things you will see at the Stampin' Up! Convention.

If you have any questions just e-mail me at marysstamping at gmail.com

It would be fun to have you on my team.

Happy Stamping

Mary

Join Stampin' Up! even if you are with a Competitive Company

Are you with another Stamping Company and worried about what may happen with that company? Would you like to try Stampin' Up! and see what we are like, but also see what is going on with your company? Well Stampin' Up! has extended the $25 recruiting promotion for one more day and is waiving the Competitive Activities Policy.

Here is what they say.
Recruiting Promotion Update 
We’ve heard of some recent happenings in the crafting industry that may leave some people looking for a new business opportunity, and so we are extending the Join for $25 recruiting promotion for one day. It will now end on Tuesday, October 22, at 11:50 pm (MT).

Learn more about the promotion on the Demonstrator Website in the Promotions section.

Competitive Activities Policy Update
Along with the extension, we’re allowing a limited exception to the Competitive Activities Policy for people interested in becoming a demonstrator; anyone who currently is involved in a directly competitive business who signs up between October 21-November 30, 2013 will not need to resign from their former business prior to signing up with Stampin’ Up! They will have until December 1, 2013 to decide which company they will represent and by that time will need to resign from one or the other.

Click here to find out about joining Stampin' Up!
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/marytrautner/jointhefun

JOIN MY TEAM

I am having a give away.  I will pay half of your Convention registration for next years convention.  Here is how it works.

You will get one ticket if you are on my team.

You will get one ticket if you join my team from now until the End of February.

You will get three tickets if you promote - go from Associate to Senior Associate, Senior Associate to Supervisor, Supervisor to Senior Supervisor, Senior Supervisor to Manager etc.

If you recruit you will get two tickets for each recruit.

The week before Convention Registration begins I will draw the winner.  I will then pay you 1/2 of the convention registration once you register.  If I get 20 new Recruits I will pay your entire registration.

You also can share my room at convention. Depending upon how many we have in the room it is usually split 2 -4 ways. 

No Matter the Reason, to get $125 of Merchandise for only $99, you want to share the experience and fun with someone, You want to make a little bit of extra money. Now is the time to join. Check this out to see why I am a demo. http://marysstampinghappenings.blogspot.com/2013/07/grandmas-rocking-chair-july-21-2013-why.html

Remember that from October 7 to October 22 Stampin’ Up! has a special going on.  You can join my Team for $25.  You do not get the full $99 merchandise but if you have a lot of Stampin’ Up! supplies this is a great way to start your business.  Let me know if you would like more information.

Happy Stamping

Mary

Grandma's Rocking Chair - July 21, 2013 Why a Demonstrator

Grandma's Rocking chair Question for Today: Why did you want to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

This week at the Stampin' Up! convention this was one of the questions you heard a lot, along with where are you from.  I think other Demonstrators want to figure out why others become demonstrators. It is also one of the questions I ask and I find that the answers vary a great deal.  When someone is interested in becoming a Demonstrator under me  it is a question I usually ask and one they usually ask me. So I thought today I would share why I became a Demonstrator and now why I continue to be a demonstrator.

Once upon a time, a long time ago I used to do crafting. I loved to try many different crafts.  I was a craft a year person.  One year everyone got handmade afghans, one year cross stitch, one year ceramic, etc.  You all know what I mean.  I loved doing something new and different.  Then along came Kayla and a lot of my crafting was geared to baby and then to small girls, When Meigan came along it was hard to craft major projects, so I was a girls Scout leader with Kayla and then with Meigan and I got my hit of crafting that way.

Well about 10 years ago my neighbor Dee invited me to a Stampin' Up! party and I fell in love with stamping.  I was not a scrapbooker though I was in the middle of making my mother a huge and I mean huge Scrapbook for her 75th Birthday (100 pages) so stamping also helped there.  Well I went to one party and ordered a bunch of things (took me days to find out how to open my stamp pads) once I started I couldn't stop.  There were so many things I could do with paper, ink and stamps that I was back on creating and crafting something different not every year but every month.  Stampin' Up had a special going on, join and you would get a free family of ink pads so I joined not just because of the ink pads but also I heard that demos got 20% off there orders.  I love saving money and I knew I was going to be spending money on this craft so why not get a discount.  I was working full time at a good job so I was not expecting to make money or even do a business.  I held one or two workshops a year and I always bought my minimums.  I loved getting to see the new catalog and products before anyone else and getting to be in the know.

Then I realized something I loved to teach Stamping.  I mean I loved it.  I liked the social interaction of all my friends learning something new.  I liked finding new things that they could do.  At first my cards were crud and awkward, I look back at them and think boy that wasn't very good.  But I sent the cards and had the classes and I learned along with the folks I was teaching.  I was having a great time.  I went to Stampin' Up! conventions and learned about the business side but thought I am just a hobby Demo, don't really want to make money, don't really need to make money, I just love what I do. It was a stress reliever from work and from the stresses of two pre-teen and teen girls. Then Last year I retired from my Government job and what happened I had a lot of time to do my crafts.  Thought about it a lot and decided to ramp up my business.  So I started slowly by adding a few classes a month.  Then I started my blogging, facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and my Social media presence took off.

So what am I doing now and why.  I am still a Demo and may always be a demo, but I am moving away from being a hobby demo to being what we call a business Demo.  After Convention and finding out that the Grand Vacation that we can earn this year is to Hawaii, I think I really want to step it up and try to make that vacation.  Don and I wanted to go for our 25th Anniversary this year but just can't afford it, so I think why not earn it.  So I will be trying a few new things this year and offering a few incentives to my customers and kicking it up a notch.

So the reason I am a Demo has changed over the years (9) that I have been a demo from just wanting the 20% discount, to teaching, to earning an incentive.

So if you are thinking that you don't want to be a business Demo but just want to save that money, it is OK to get that demo kit and pay $99 for $125 worth of merchandise and then keep buying at the 20% off.  Or if you want to try and earn that paid vacation to Hawaii that is OK also.  Or if you just want to share something you love you can do that to.  I think there are as many reasons people join Stampin' Up! as there are Demonstrators. If you want to know more I would be happy to talk to you about it. or visit Join the fun page here on the blog, or click here to find out about all the things that you can about being a demo.

If you have a stamping or paper craft question please leave a comment or e-mail me at nuhddad @ gmail.com (remove the spaces around the @).

Don't forget the Mystery Hostess for this month.

Just use the Hostess Code 9ZAJAA7X and you will be entered into the drawing.

Mystery Host code  9ZAJAA7X is good till July 31 and the winner will be announce August 1. The winner will choose Stampin'Up! products of their choice. To be entered in the drawing you need to enter the code.  The big question where do you enter the code when you are on the page of your shopping bag on the left bottom side you will see at the bottom where it say "Special Offer" the box that say "Do you have a hostess code"  Look like this
Do you have a hostess code? Enter it here and click Apply:

 that is where you will enter  9ZAJAA7X in that box let me know if you have any question and good luck to everyone that will participate. 

Happy stamping

Mary

Do you want a good Stamping Deal? Do you want to get free stuff? Read below.

Good Afternoon

So you love Stampin' Up! stamps, paper and you really want a Big Shot I have two ways you can do that for a lot less money.

1.  Join my team. No need to sell, you don't have to do any parties or classes just join for $99 and receive $150 worth of Merchandise.  To make it better you can pick just what you want - If you want the big shot and some dies that is all you have to buy.  To make it even better yet no shipping like getting another 10% off.  If you bought just the Big Shot it would be $99.95 plus $10 for shipping and taxes.  Join my Team and for $99 plus taxes you can get the Big Shot plus $54 worth of anything else you might want (I would go for the Flower Folds Big XL die). To sweeten even more.  After you are a demo your first order within 45 days that is over $150 you get 30% off.  You just can't pass this up if you want to get the most for your money.  After that first order you get 20% all orders.  Even if you do't want to do parties or classes you still get the discount on your orders.  This offer is only good until May 30  head over to my Stampin' Up! site and join the fun

2. If you have a Stamping Party and your total reaches $350 you get an extra $30 worth of merchandise for a total of $80 worth of free merchandise so call now and reserve a date for that party. Parties must be closed by May 30.

Some answers to your questions about being a Demonstrator

What am I getting for my $99.00?

o   155.00 in merchandise of your choice from any of the active catalogs this amount is only till May 30th 2013 after that it's 125.00 in merchandise

o   No shipping charges, you only pay tax

·        Stay Active or Not?

o   $300 is all it takes to stay active on a calendar quarter

§  Ie: if you sign up today, this quarter does not count.  Your first quarter does not end until 9/30/2013.

·        Do I have to host workshops?

o   No you do not have to host workshops

·        Do I have to sell to other people?

o   No you do not have to sell to other people, you can be your own best customer

·        What is my discount?

o   Always starts at 20% and can be as high as 40%

o   If you place an order during your first 45 days after signing up you will get an additional 10% discount on order of $150.00 or more just in time for the new catalog :)

·        New products

o   Be the first to try new products in the new catalogs.

o   You can pre-order from the new catalogs and occasion catalog one month in advance. You will see the new catalog and be able to pre order on the same day.

·        Hostess Benefits

o   If your order qualifies for hostess benefits, you will receive them in addition to your 20% discount

·        Business or Hobby?

o   that decision is entirely up to you.

o   A great way to make additional income doing what you love

·        What if I do not meet the quarterly minimum?

o   You will be dropped as a demonstrator and you become my customer again

o   The merchandise is yours to keep!

·        Were you a demonstator and want to re-join Stamping Up

o   If you were a demonstrator under me and dropped you may rejoin my team immediately.

o   If you were a demonstrator under another upline and want to join my team you will need to wait 90 days after you dropped. So if you became inactive last July you can join NOW.

Just an Early Morning Sneak Peek.

Good Morning,  I thought you might like to see what I created last night.  Just a quick sneak peek.  Not a full blown really great card but it will show off some of the things the man in Brown brought me from Stampin' Up! yesterday.

Supplies: Stamp sets - Mosaic madness, Really Good Greetings; Inks - Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Strawberry Slush; Card Stock - Whisper White; Designer Series paper -Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series paper; Accessories - Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mosaic Punch and Modern Mosaic Textured Impression Folder.

Then I decided to create a book mark for everyone that orders between now and June 1. So if you order from me or on-line through my Website http://marytrautner.stampinup.net you will receive a bookmark.  Background color may vary. Until April 30, 2013 Please use the following Hostess Code to also be put in for the Mystery Hostess rewards 37RWK42Z 

Supplies: Stamp Sets - Mosaic Madness, Label Love; Ink -  Pistachio Pudding,  Strawberry Slush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar; Card Stock - Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White; Accessories - Glue Dots, 3/16 corner rounder punch, Artisan Label Punch.

Now would be a great time to join my team You get an extra $30 worth of Merchandise in your starter kit plus you can order from all the exciting preorder merchandise from the new catalog.  Click here to learn more. E-mail me for more Information or if you have questions

Register to win a trip to San Diego

Have you registered to win the San Diego trip from Stampin' Up!  Remember to do it. you  can do it here http://bit.ly/X2eQI2 Well no don't do it because I really want to win it and the less that sign up the better chance I have to win.

Stampin' Up! extends Recruiting Special

Until March 31 Stampin' Up! is Continuing the special if you join my Stampin' Up! team.  You will receive $156.50 worth of Stampin' Up! merchandise for $99. You will also be able to see the new catalog before any customers. It is a great deal.  Just go sign up now at http://marytrautner.stampinup.net and click Join the Fun.

WOW My Digital studio is Dropping price

Take a look at this.

If you have been putting off getting My Digital Studio you shouldn't any more.  Price is now $19.95.

1. We’re changing the name of the software to MDS. Now, you might be asking yourself, didn’t it just change to MDS 2 last year? Yep, it sure did.
2. We’re lowering the price! What has been known as MDS 2+ is now $19.95 US/$24.95 CAN and will be called . . . yes, you guessed it, MDS. It’s the same great software and content at a fantastic new price.
3. Coming soon: all of you who have been holding onto the original My Digital Studio software will be able to upgrade for FREE. We’ll let you know as soon as it is available. (Can we get a woot, woot?)

A few other things to know.

Other stuff you may want to know:

• We will still offer a free 30-day trial version of the MDS software for anyone who had not previously tried the MDS 2 Trial.
• The original My Digital Studio software (not the product line) is going away, including support for it. The free upgrade will be available soon!  
• MDS 2 (the software that didn’t have much content) is going away.
• You can still get the software on a disc (item 130647) or as a download (item 130646). Just keep in mind the disc will say MDS 2+ on it because it will take us awhile to switch everything out.

Share your excitement below. (Virtual high-fives all around.)

We understand that when a price changes after you have made a recent purchase it can be frustrating. If you purchased the software at the old price from March 1 to March 17, 2013, the following will be added to your Download Manager by Wednesday, March 20:

MDS 2+ or MDS 2

• Up To Date Planner Template (item133271, retail value $14.95 US/$18.50 CAN)
• Hello There Kit (item 133374, retail value $9.95 US/$12.50 CAN)
• Everyday Woodcuts Embellishments  (item 132191, retail value $5.95 US/$7.95 CAN)

MDS Upgrade

• Hello There Kit  (item 133374, retail value $9.95 US/$12.50 CAN)

Only four more days for Sale-A-Bration

Only four more days to get your free gift with a $50 order.
You can see the brochure here.
http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/flash/en-US/2013_SAB_2kt93k/20130122_SAB_en-US2.pdf#zoom=200,0,0

Go shopping here

How about join.  Now is the best time of year to join my Stampin' Up! team.

For just $99. (and no shipping costs) you will receive $156.50 worth of product. Anything you want, want that Big Shot get it now and still have over $50 worth of product to get all those Impression Folders you wanted; Want those new Stamp pads you can get three color families for the price of two; Love My Digital Studio, you can get that plus a load of new downloads, all for $99.

Just click to get all information to join my Team.

Have questions about joining?  Here are a few frequently asked questions and answers.

1. Do I have to sell anything?  No you do not, you can join just for the 20% discount and be your only customer.

2. Do I have to host workshop?  No you do not.

3.  What do I have to do to stay active and receive the 20% discount? $300 is all it takes to stay active a quarter.  You will have to sell or buy that much by 6-30-13 to remain active.

4. What else do I get as a Demonstrator? Within 45 days of signing your first order of over $150 you will receive 30% off, after that you will receive 20% off all orders. You will be able to order new products before anyone else.  You get great ideas and a private discussion group filled with other demonstrators who have great ideas, post photos and videos. You will receive Stampin' Success Stampin' Up!s magazine for Demonstrators that comes out every 2 months and is full of ideas, projects and great articles. 

This is the time to get a great deal so think about joining my team.

Stampin' Up! is trying something new to help you make cards and projects

Check this out.

ONLINE STAMPING CLASS NOW AVAILABLE

February 26, 2013

Our new online stamping class is now available! This class shares innovative ideas to get the most out of your supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and techniques. Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, this class includes videos, step outs, and supply lists for 30+ projects.

Check it. At $14.95 (item 133385) it's a great value for anyone.

I will be getting it and you should see some of the projects soon.  but better yet order yours from me at http://marytrautner.stampinup.net or use the shop on line button.

Congratulations and Welcome to the Newest Member of my Team

Marilyn just a shout out and welcome to Stampin' Up! and my Team.

You too can also be come a member of Stampin' Up! and my team.  This is a great time to do it.

Anyone from the US can join Stampin' Up and my team for 99.00 and get 156.60 of Stampin' Up! products of your choice from the big catalog and/or spring catalog YOUR choice. PLUS you get FREE shipping. So were you wanting the Big Shot and a lot of dies and Impression Embossing Folders.  Order the Big Shot and more for just the price of the Big Shot.

For more information click below.  Have question call or e-mail me.

Now is the Time to Join Stampin' Up! and My Team

Now is a really good time to join Stampin' Up! Anyone from the US can join Stampin' Up and my team for 99.00 and get 156.60 of Stampin' Up! products of your choice from the big catalog and/or spring catalog YOUR choice. PLUS you get FREE shipping. So were you wanting the Big Shot and a lot of dies and Impression Embossing Folders.  Order the Big Shot and more for just the price of the Big Shot.

For more information click below.  Have question call or e-mail me.