Join Stampin’ Up! Today with the Mini Starter Kit

Now is the perfect time to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and join The Schach Pack! Why? Because the Mini Starter Kits have returned! An investment of just $99 (Free Shipping!) will earn you the following benefits:

* Preorder selected items from the new 2010 – 2011 Idea Book and catalog
* Receive 30% off your first $150 order placed within 45 days of signing up
* Receive the new catalog free with your first order placed in June

But hurry…this special is available June 1 through June 30!

Here’s what is included in the Mini Starter Kit:
Item Description Value

117050 Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount) $22.95

118571 I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount) $18.95

118486 Clear-Mount Block C $6.95

116978 Homemade single stamp* $8.95

100730 Whisper White card stock (8-1/2″ x 11″) $8.50

119706 Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2″ x 11″)* $6.95

115656 Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad $5.95

119667 Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad* $5.95

115658 Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad $5.95

100814 Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad $5.95

119261 Basic Black 1/8″ taffeta ribbon* $6.95

121620 Color Coach* $14.95

104332 SNAIL Adhesive $6.95

Retail value of products in kit $124.90
*Sneak peek items!

All items above are recommended, but a new recruit can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value. And you can be assured that all items will be continued in the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog!
The Mini Starter Kit also includes the same business supplies that are in the standard Starter Kit:
•Getting Started DVD
•Getting Started Guide
•Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
•2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
•2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (8, shipped separately in July)
•Summer Mini Catalog (8)
•To My Hostess Envelopes (10)
•Recruit Folders (5)
•Recruit Brochures (20)
•Hostess Brochure (20)
•Hostess Benefits Forms (10)
•Customer Order Forms (50)

With the included business supplies, the value of this kit approaches $199. What a wonderful opportunity for the hobby demo! You can hold your first workshop right away!

I would love to have you join me! Whether you aspire to be a hobby demo or a career demo, I can help you reach your goals. As a member of The Schach Pack, I can provide you with design and technique training. As a member of The Schach Pack, you will have access to a private blog to keep you abreast of the latest Stampin’ Up! news. I care about my downline and I am dedicated to your professional and creative success.
Here is what my latest recruit, Leslie has to say:

“After toying with the idea of becoming a demonstrator for quite some time, and avidly checking out Ann’s blog over the past year, I phoned Ann for advice on what being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator entailed and how to start. I have never been more pleased to be a part of anything in my life! Ann held a workshop for me last October and my guests were so impressed, as was I. When I wanted to sign up and get started, I immediately called Ann and she walked me, step by step, through the entire process. Since I already have a large collection of Stampin’ Up! items, we discussed my various options and she talked me through making all the necessary substitutions on my demonstrator package. That is exactly what mentoring is all about, and Ann made me feel very comfortable with the entire process. I am thrilled to be part of such a creatively inspired group and look forward to seeing where my dreams can take me as a demonstrator!”

If you have any questions about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, EMAIL me today! Tomorrow: my PPA Sneak Peek. Until next time…


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Last Chance Stamp and Accessories Lists

Stampin’ Up!’s Last Chance Stamp List is one of the most anticipated lists of the Stampin’ Up! year!  Not only are stamp sets retiring, so are wonderful accessories!  Check out the Last Chance Accessories List!  Please act fast since retiring products run out quickly.  So don’t hesitate…Click Here to order today!


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Thanks for the Memories PPA44

Are you ready to play this week’s Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA44)?  It’s another fabulous sketch by Pal Margaret Moody.  Margaret’s sketches are always classy, and this one seemed to be tailor-made for a very special card I wanted to design.  As I enter into the final days of my teaching career, I wanted to thank my colleagues for their friendship and support.  With 34 years of tenure, I have forged many wonderful relationships with faculty and staff alike.  This card was made with them in mind.  Thanks for the memories…

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

  • Need an image that’s sharp and crisp? Jet Black StazOn does the trick!  It is especially striking when used for black and white cards! And as a special bonus, it dries very quickly.  No more smudges! Just look at that “Graffiti”!
  • Neat a cute little flower in a matter of minutes?  Create this Scallop Circle flower in four easy steps!

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    A.  Using the Scallop Circle Punch, punch a circle from Real Red card stock.
    B.  Using a Stylus or scoring blade, score from one indent, across the circle to the opposite indent.
    C.  Using a Sponge Dauber and Real Red ink, distress the edges of each “petal”.  Then fold along a score line, and distress.  Repeat this until all scored lines have been inked.
    D.  Finally, “pleat” the flower and add a sweet little center using the Itty Bitty Scallop Circle Punch and Summer Sun card stock.  This little punch is a member of the Punch Pack, a trio of punches which coordinate with the Itty Bitty Bits stamp set and Bitty Buttons, all of which are available in the Summer Mini!
  • Need a kiss of bling for good luck? “Smooch” your flowers with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz! Don’t you just love the shimmer and shine that a little smooch gives?
  • Need instant texture? Make like a frog, and “ribbit“! In seconds, the horizontal strip, complete with Pinking Hearts Border, was zipped through the Crimper for a little extra texture and interest.
I usually put a lot of thought into my designs, and this card was no exception.  And believe it or not…there is a method to my madness.  I selected three flowers, not only because “odds” are always better than “evens” when it comes to embellishments, but also to represent the three decades that I have spent teaching.  The color red was selected because red is the color of passion, desire, and love.  I have always been passionate about my teaching, tempered by a desire to be the best that I could possibly be.  And there is no doubt that I have loved my job.  Never has there been a day that I ever regretted the career path that I have followed…

I hope that you will join us for this week’s challenge, and I hope that you will leave a comment to let me know what you think about this week’s card.  And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, please feel free to email me.  Until next time…

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Stamp Set:  Gratuitous Graffiti (111636); Inks: Jet Black StazOn (101406), Real Red (103133); Card Stock:  Basic Black (102851), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730), Summer Sun (100537); Tools:  Scallop Circle Punch (109043), Crimper (101618), Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309—Summer Mini), Sponge Daubers (102892); Glitz and Glam:  Black Gingham Ribbon (104832)