Stamping with Gail

Opportunity - One Hour to Change your Life

What if you could start your own busines?  Yes, being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is a real business - if you want it to be!  Some demonstrators make a 6-figure income!  I do have to add that those "results are not typical", but it is possible.  Even more possible is that you can make a few hundred dollars a month to pay a bill or save for a vacation, or even to support your habit so you don't have to hide your Stampin' Up! purchases from your husband (wink!)

If you live in the San Antonio area, you are invited to come to my Opportunity Hour this Monday, the 17th at 6:00 in my studio.  Just email me for directions.  It only takes an hour and if you like what you see, I can help you get started.  You are also welcome to stay for our Team Meeting afterward where we share ideas (business and creative) and learn some new techniques.

If you don't live nearby or just want to know more, click HERE for more information.  As always, you can email me or call me at (210) 684-5800 for more information!

Stampin' Supplies

Now that you have had a chance to look at the new catalog, what do you think?  Isn't it fabulous?  And the samples - OMG, how awesome are they?  Did you know that you can look up what supplies where used for every sample in the catalog? Just click on the Catalog link at the top of my page and then click "Stampin' Supplies" under the picture of the catalog.  It's a pdf file, so you can save it to your computer or tablet.

For example, Page 110 of the catalog shows a really cute card and envelope:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Supplies List document, you can search for "110" and easily see what it takes to make this project:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Awesome, right?  If you have ANY questions, just email me!

Big Shot Magnetic Platform - No More Post-Its!

I love, love, love Stampin' Up!'s framelits, especially when they coordinate with one of our amazing stamp sets, but I admit that sometimes it is tricky to keep the framelits in place when I put them through the Big Shot.  Well, Stampin' Up! has fixed that problem with our new Magnetic Platform (130658)!  Check out the video:

It is recommended that you use flat, smooth cutting pads (113475) with the magnetic platform as it will work much better.  If your cutting pads are worn or are curling, you may want to purchase a new set when you get your magnetic platform.

Psst - I'll tell you a secret: Often, when Stampin' Up! comes out with a new product, the demand exceeds the supply and they run out.  If you want the magnetic platform for YOUR Big Shot, don't wait too long - order today!

 

Recipe Card Swap, Month 2

Last month, I shared a recipe card that I made for a swap that I am in.  This month, the theme was Soups and Salads.  I had made this Southwestern Cobb Salad before and it was a bit hit.  Bonus: it's carb-friendly!

I used My Digital Studio to make a background that is a photo of what the salad looks like, and then I stamped an old friend from the long-retired Definately Decorative Southwest stamp set.  I made the "ink pad" using Cut n Dry and 3 Stampin' Up! re-inkers (Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, and Cherry Cobbler).  What do you think?  Leave a comment if you think you might make this salad for your next get-together!

June Stamp Club - Sneak Peek!

Here are the projects we will be doing this month at Stamp Club - 2 cards and a cute box!  In case you are confused by stamp club, let me answer some of your questions:

Question: What is my end of the bargain?
Answer: As a Stamp Club member, you agree to purchase at least $25 in catalog product each month for the length of the club period (six to eight months).

Question: What do I get?
Answer: As a Stamp Club member, you will earn the Hostess Benefits during one of the months.  Typically, Stamp Club hostesses choose $50 to $65 worth of catalog product, sometimes more.  In addition, you can attend a free Stamp Club meeting (class) each month.

Question: Do I have to attend the meetings?
Answer: No, meetings are optional, but they are fun and you get to share your love of stamping with others.

Question: What if I live out of town or too far for me to drive?
Answer: If that is the case, then you should consider my Virtual Club.  Each month, you place your order online and in exchange, you get lefetime access to my videos that walk you through the projects.

If you are interested in joining Stamp Club or if you have more questions, just let me know.  And if you are interested in Virtual Club, get more information and sign up on my Virtual Club page.

Easy Thank You Card

My dear daughter bought me this adorable board for Christmas.  Designed to hang children's artwork, Jacqui thought it would be a nice addition to my studio.  She was right!  I love it and finally got it hanging on the wall.  I hope to bring you one or more new projects each week on this sign.

This week, I wanted to make a stack of quick thank you cards to use when people ordered my Catalog Tabs.  I found a really cute card online (sorry, can't remember where) and modified it a bit.

Here is what I used:

• Stamps: Sassy Salutations (wood: 132070, clear: 126707); A Round Array (wood: 129087, clear: 129090)
• Paper: Note Cards & Envelopes (131527); Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper (129310); Whisper White (100730) and Island Indigo (122923)
• Ink: Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Up! (126986)
• Punches: 7/8" Scallop Circle (129404), 1" Circle (119868), 1/-1/4" Circle (119861), 1-3/4" Scallop Circle (119854)

By the way, did you know that you can click on any of those item codes to see the product close up?  And if you like what you see, you can even add it to your shopping bag!

Catalog Tabs - To Find Your Way!

I like to add tabs to my catalog so that I can find what I am looking for quickly.  So many of my customers like them that I decided to make a video that shows just how I do it.

You can make your own tabs, or, if you would rather, you can get a pdf file ready for printing on a full-size label sheet.  You could even print them on card stock and use glue to attach them, but the labels make it really easy.  If you want to make it even easier, I will print and punch your tabs for you and you can add them to your catalog.  The choice is yours!

To order the pdf file, use this button.  Look on the Thank You page for the dowloadable file.

To order the tabs, printed, punched, and mailed to you:

Last Day to Order Retiring Product!

Today is the last day to order retiring product from the 2012-2013 catalog.  And in case you were wondering, YES! You can combine your order with the new, 2013-2014 catalog!! 

Here are the retiring Stamps:  Download Retiring Stamps

And the retiring Accessories: Download Retiring Accessories-Working List-0603

Check out the NEW catalog HERE

The New Catalog is Here!!

You can start ordering from the new 2013/2014 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog today!  That is 11:00 am on the West Coast, 12:00 noon in the Mountains, 1:00 pm in the middle (that would be Texas!), and 2:00 pm on the East Coast.

Just to sweeten the post, Stampin' Up! has put 3 of our favorite word stamps on sale at 25%.  I will tell you that in my nearly 20 years as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, they have NEVER had a discount at the same time as a new catalog launch!  Check it out at my online store, but remember, you can't start ordering until the times listed above.

Don't Forget - Open House!

Don't forget my New Catalog Open House this coming Friday and Saturday!

There will be refreshments, door prizes, projects, and of course, the New Catalog!  RSVP to get an extra door prize ticket!  And if you bring someone that I have never met or done business with, you will get another extra ticket (plus a $5 gift certificate off your next order).

If you can't make it to the Open House, but you want a catalog, email me with your name and phone number so that I can give you a call.