Now Is the Perfect Time to Join the Schach Pack

It’s here! It’s Here! Sale-a-Bration time has finally arrived. Not only is it a time to earn free products with every $50 you spend, it is also the IDEAL time to join my Stampin’ Up! team and become a member of “The Schach Pack”.

Reasons to Become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator:

  • 20% discount on all products
  • See and purchase new Stampin’ Up! products first
  • Access to hundreds of project ideas on the Demonstrator Web Site and in the monthly Stampin’ Success magazine
  • Invitation to Stampin’ Up! events where you can learn from fellow successful demonstrators and Stampin’ Up! staff
  • For more information about Stampin’ Up! benefits Click Here!

By joining during Sale-a-Bration you will maximize your benefits. Here’s how:

  • The Starter Kit is 15% off during Sale-a-Bration, plus you will receive a bonus stamp set (up to $47.95). The Kit is valued at over $335. It is a steal for $169, and shipping is FREE!
  • You will receive 30% off your first order placed within 45 days of your start date. This means that $150 in product will cost you $105 (before shipping and handling) PLUS you will earn hostess benefits PLUS 3 Sale-a-Bration sets. You could even distribute the 8 catalogs that you receive in your Starter Kit and host your first workshop. Not only would you receive 30% off your first order of $150+, but you would also receive your SAB sets and Hostess Sets AND you would earn volume rebates as well! Click Here to read more about the Stampin’Up! Career Plan.
  • If you join January 5th, you will have until June 30th (your first full quarter) to reach your first $300 selling minimum. By meeting your minimum, you will be eligible for the new catalog pre-orders and In-color specials.

And as a member of the “The Schach Pack”, you will receive additional benefits:

  • Access to the exclusive Stampin’ Pretty Pals blog, where you will receive updates on the latest Stampin’ Up! promotions and compliance issues. Plus, you will get advanced notice of the Pals Paper Arts challenges.

Why Should You Select My Team?

  • I am passionate about stamping and design, and I am more than willing to share my skills with you.
  • I have been trained as an educational mentor, and I am willing to use these skills to mentor you through all stages of your demonstratorship, whether you are a hobby demo or a business demo.
  • I can provide hands-on help if you live within 100 miles of me. If you are long distance, I will set-up phone consultations or a Skype call with you.
  • You will forge new friendships, and become a member of a much larger support group. All “Schach Pack” members are part of one of the premier uplines…The Pretty Pals.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are my responsibilities as a Demonstrator?

  • You will simply share your passion for stamping and paper crafting with family and friends. This can be as simple or as complex as you wish! Maybe you just want to support your own stamping habit as a discount demonstrator, or maybe you view Stampin’ Up! as a business opportunity. You have the flexibility to do as you wish, and the assurance of knowing that I and my resources are here to mentor you every step of the way!

Do I have to recruit others? Do I have to hold workshops?

  • The answer to both of these questions is “No”. Having a downline is not a requirement, nor is holding workshops. You can simply put in your own orders as well as orders from friends and family.

Is there a minimum that I must sell?

  • In order to stay active as a demonstrator, you must sell a minimum of $300 a quarter. This level is easily achievable, and many demonstrators find that they even meet their minimums based on their own purchases!

Is there a penalty for dropping?

  • Absolutely not! If for some reason you decide that Stampin’ Up! is not your cup of tea, all you need to do is just stop placing orders. Once you do not meet your quarterly minimum, Stampin’ Up! will simply drop you. There is no hassle!

Do I have to have a blog?

  • No, a blog is not a requirement. For a small, monthly fee, Stampin’ Up! will provide you with a Demonstrator’s Business Web Site from which your customers can order. You can see mine Here.

In Conclusion

When I first joined Stampin’ Up! I joined just for the Starter Kit. When I received it, I fell in love with the product, and decided that I would purchase enough product quarterly to support my own stamping habit. I had no intention of having a blog, hosting workshops or teaching classes. And look where I am today! I truly do love what I am doing and I love all of the friendships that I have made through being a demonstrator. If you have any questions about joing my team or if you would like more information, don’t hesitate to ask me. But if you are ready to become the newest member of “The Schach Pack” Sign Up Now. My password is stampinteacher.

Until next time…

French Filigree Vintage Vogue

I was fortunate to receive the French Filigree background stamp as a Christmas gift from my sister. As you can imagine, I was excited to ink it up. I thought that it would pair perfectly with Vintage Vogue to create a card with a definite “shabby chic” flair. Chocolate Chip and Rose Red add to the richness, and although you cannot tell from the photograph, Brushed Gold adds a delightful sheen. This is one card that is so much prettier in person! And in case you are wondering who will be the lucky recipient of this card, it is being sent off in the mail to my sister to thank her for this perfect gift!

The StampinSchach Tips:

  • Shabby doesn’t have to be drabby! Add a sheen to your cards with Brushed Gold card stock! Here it serves as a matting layer between the Rose Red and Chocolate Chip, thus making both colors “pop”! Plus, it accentuates the Scallop Trim Border that frames the image mat.
  • Dare to be different! A unique and coordinated look can be achieved by using your background stamp, in this case French Filigree, for the card base background AND for the image background! Tres chic! Chocolate Chip ink and Very Vanilla card stock make a yummy combo!
  • Practice makes perfect! And I am still trying to reach that state of perfection with the new Scallop Trim Border and Corner Punches. However, “friends” came to my rescue and covered up the flaw in an otherwise perfect Rose Red square. Isn’t that what friends are for?
  • “Pop” rocks, especially when you are using StampinDimensionals to “pop” up specific elements of your card to add depth! The “F” and the “Flower” from Vintage Vogue, which were inked in Rose Red and snipped out, were popped onto the card with StampinDimensionals!
  • Simple touches can add so much! Just a snippet of the new 5/8″ Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon and a new Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brad, along with a little Chocolate Chip ink applied with a Sponge Dauber, complete the shabby chic look I was trying to achieve!
Have you made out your Occasions Mini Wish List yet? I am still working on mine. I am plotting and planning on how I can get all of the Sale-a-Bration and free sets that I want! Not to sound greedy, but I want it all! And Sale-a-Bration time was when I became a Stampin‘ Up! demonstrator, so I can hardly wait to share information about becoming a member of my team, “The Schach Pack”, in the next few days!

Dormant Sets are Retiring

Before I leave you today, just a quick reminder that the dormant sets (see the right sidebar for a link to a listing of these sets) will be retiring January 4th. Here are cards from two of my favorites, Branch Out and Lexicon of Leaves:

Please don’t let the opportunity to own these and other dormant sets pass you by! Order Here!
Remember your comments and questions are important to me. If you ever have any question about the cards that I post or the techniques that I use, please do not hesitate to email me. Until next time…

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Stamp Sets: French Filigree (113742), Vintage Vogue (W 117690, C 118598); Inks: Rose Red (101778), Chocolate Chip (100908); Paper: Chocolate Chip (102128), Brushed Gold (102935), Rose Red (102544), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools: Scallop Trim Corner Punch (118870), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Corner Rounder (109047), Sponge Dauber (102892), StampinDimensionals (104430); Glitz and Glam: Chocolate Chip 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (117287), Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads (117272)

Occasions Mini and Sale-a-Brations Available On-line Now

Great News! Stampin’ Up! has just released the new Sale-A-Bration Catalog, Occasions Mini Catalog and Definitely Decorative Update on-line today. Why you ask? There may be a possible delay in the actual mailing of the Occasions Mini Catalog. Because of this, Stampin’ Up! has opted to share the catalogs on-line early. However, the Sales Period Does Not Begin Until January 5th!

Please Click Here to Open the Occasions Mini

Please Click Here to Open the Sale-A-Bration Brochure

Please Click Here to Open the Definitely Decorative Update

I hope that you enjoy browsing these catalogs over the next few days. Remember to get your Wish List in order. Until next time…