Inspiration Angels Welcome Debbie!

I would like to welcome
our newest 'Inspiration Angel' with a big HELLO...
Welcome Debbie.

Debbie & I met about 9 years ago at a monthly gathering of stampers & scrappers we had in our friend, Debbie J's garage. Ahhh the old days! I love thinking back *smile*. These were the days when it all began for me. I was only new to Stamping, and so lucky to have met the girls who had started the monthly Club at Debbie J's. (All who are very close friends of mine still today). Debbie was a talented stamper even back then, I remember being inspired to be able to stamp just like her one day and make beautiful cards like hers. Debbie and I often sat together on camps, she's a bubble of creativity, and never runs out of ideas!

It goes to say, 9 years later Debbie hasn't changed a bit!

She's still making beautiful inspiring cards.

These are some of the gorgeous cards I have received

over the past months from Debbie.

The Paper Angels Group & Inspiration Angels

are very excited to have Debbie join us!

"My Street" a story of the wonderful friends you meet through the love of Paper Craft!

I love many things about Stampin' Up!

One of those things that really stand out in my mind though is the wonderful new friends I have made through sharing Stampin' Up! at workshops. I have met guests who have a shared love of Paper Craft as well as those who have never picked up a Rubber Stamp.

Many of the guests I have met have become regular customers and hostesses and over time we have together shared tips, ideas, and stories of our common love of Paper Craft.

Those that have been introduced to Stampin' for the first time have often caught the 'Bug!'. For most, I've watched their joy as they created their first ever Paper Project.

I love that I have sooooo many friends in my Paper Craft Circle of Friends, and I love knowing that it is through Stampin' Up! that have met these friends.

I also love all the gorgeous cards that I get to see that these ladies have made. Often I will get an email with a photo attached saying "look what I made today!". On many occasions I'll get a "come check this out" when I drop in with a delivery, and hostesses that share with me their craft rooms. I love it all!

Here is a card that I was shown last Sunday when I dropped by to deliver Barbara's order. I grabbed out my phone and took this pic, isn't it just adorable!

Barbara was a first timer when I met her at Margaret's (a special friend going way back 10 years of Paper Crafting Together) workshop in October 2009. She took in all I had to share that day, and from the minute she inked up her first stamp was "hooked!". Barbara has since been a regular participant in all my classes, Paper Angels events, a hostess, and a regular guest at every workshop in her circle of friends. Barbara took no time introducing Stampin' Up! to her daughter, Jennifer, and now share together a hobby they both enjoy and spend time together creating on many occasions. It goes to say that Barbara and Jennifer have built a collection of Stampin' Up! Stamps/ink/cards etc that could put mine to shame! giggle.

Margaret & Barbara both live in a street known as

"My Street" when it comes to Stampin' Up!

My car goes into auto pilot when I head in that direction for deliveries and workshops.

This street is the perfect example of why Stampin' is so much fun and a great way to meet and make wonderful friends.

Margaret No.22 held a workshop, from there I met Lesley No.4 who hosted the next. Margaret No.22 quickly put her hand up for another workshop, at which I met Barbara No.29 and Mandy No.6. Both Mandy No.6 and Barbara No. 29 became hostesses and at Barbara's I met Karen No.26 and Ros No.31. Karen & Ros have both gone on to be Catalogue Workshop Hostesses. Yes that's right 6 hostesses in 1 street! The girls in the street often get together once a week or fortnight at each other's house and hold Scrappin/Stampin' Days where they share their punches, stamps and ideas! I know what you are all thinking, "I want to move to that street!"

It doesn't stop there, but I'll save it for another time!

Stay tuned as I share other wonderful stories of the friends I've made through the wonderful time I have of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

If you would like to know more about the opportunity of becoming a demonstrator too,

drop me a line or give me a call.

Remember until the 31st July you can save 20% off when you join.

Click here to find out more!

IMAGINE a life filled with Inspiration...

WOW... double WOW!

I have just got back from an amazing weekend away in Sydney with my Paper Angel friends at Stampin' Up!'s 2010 Convention. I'm not quite sure if my feet have yet touched the ground, I'm still on a high of Inspiration. We had so much fun, I have seen so many new creative ideas and shared many a laugh while amongst over 400 fellow Stampin' Lovers oops demonstrators! giggle

Should I also mention the 5 free stamp sets I now have to add to my stamp collection that have not yet been released... hee hee hee!

I have squillions of photos to share, so keep tuned over the coming weeks, but there is BIG NEWS to share with you all first that is Super Exciting.

Stampin' Up! announced at Convention that from now until July 31st

you can save 20% on the Starter Kit!

That means you can get over $560 worth of products for only $259...a saving of $65!

What a bargain!

That's the cheapest price for the full Starter Kit that we have ever had here in Australia.

If you have ever IMAGINED being part of the fun of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, now is the time to make that dream real!

Stop now and IMAGINE how much fun you'd have as a demonstrator, sharing your passion for stamping and scrap booking with friends and family.

IMAGINE the satisfaction of introducing someone new to the wonderful joy of Stampin'.

IMAGINE having many new friends you would have

who share the same love of Paper Craft as you!

IMAGINE being able buy all your favourite Stampin' Up! products

at demonstrator price.

IMAGINE earning a little (or a lot) of extra cash.

Best of all IMAGINE coming away with the Paper Angels to Convention next year

and having as much fun as I have just had!

When you join Stampin' Up! you become part of my team The Inspiration Angels and The Paper Angels Group. That gets me excited, how about you? IMAGINE coming along to our monthly Paper Angel Meetings where the Inspiration never ends!

Inspiration Angels Welcome Paula!

I would like to welcome

our newest 'Inspiration Angel' with a big HELLO...

Welcome Paula.

I first met Paula a few years ago on a Scrapping Camp. Since then Paula has been to several Stampin' Up! workshops of mine and has been a hostess herself. Paula had booked herself in with me to be a hostess during our current Sale-A-Bration, after seeing what a fabulous time it was to join and all the great benefits of being a Demonstrator, like pre-ordering from the new mini coming up and getting an extra discount when doing this, Paula took one look at her already huge wish list (and that's the one without even seeing the mini! lol) and decided then and there she'd join our circle of stampin' friends!

I know I'm so excited to have her join us and can't wait to introduce Paula to all my Inspiration Angel and Paper Angel Friends. I've got this little feeling Paula can't wait either!

Special reminder that being a part of the Inspiration Angels - Paper Angels Group is SOOOOOO fabulous! Having friends who share their ideas with you, and you can enjoy the fun company of, on many occasions, crafting etc is simply the best!

Even better...
if you are an Inspiration Angel
you can come along to
any of my own classes for half price!

Anyone want to join us???? Give me a hoy and I'll fill you in with all you need to know about joining Stampin' Up! and all the fun of being an Inspiration Angel!!!!!!

Have you got that little itch that says you'd love to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

There really has never been a better time to join Stampin' Up!

than NOW!

During Sale-A-Bration choose any stamp set (up to $79.95) FREE when you join, and be the first to see the NEW fabulous products about to hit our Stampin' Up! Collection being released in April. Don't just see them, as a Demonstrator you don't have to wait until April to have them in your hands, you can pre-order them and have them in March! Even better, New Demonstrators can get a bonus 10% discount over and above the existing Demonstrator discount with your first order if it falls within 45 Days of joining and is over $300 retail!

Join NOW - receive a FREE Stamp Set. Order in March the new goodies from the Mega Mini before anyone else sees them, get an extra one time bonus discount, and.... because this is in March before Sale-A-Bration ends receive FREE Sale-a-Brations sets with every $100 you spend. Not to mention you'll receive the hostess benefits from your order too!

So what's in the starter kit?
4 stamp sets and 1 standard wheel ($211.80)

5 ink pads ($59.75)

Stampin' Around Handle ($7.50)

Handle Cartridge ($9.50)

A4 Assorted cardstock pack 36 sheets ($14.50)

A4 Whisper White cardstock pack 40 sheets ($13.50)

Versamark Pad ($13.95)

Stampin' Pastels ($48.95)

Snail Adhesive ($12.95)

Blender Pens ($18.95)

Craft & Rubber scissors ($37.95)

Stampin' Scrub ($28.95)

Stampin' Mist ($7.95)
Total so far $486.20

Each of the default stamp sets, the wheel, 4 ink pads and the ink cartridge for the handle can all be swapped for your own choice (to the same or lesser value).

On top of this there are business supplies, including order forms, a box of 8 catalogues, a getting started guide, recruiting brochures and forms.

The total value of the starter kit is $564, add on your free choice of stamp set and you're looking at a total of over $643 of products and business supplies.

The actual cost to you is only $324

and this includes GST and shipping -

a saving of nearly 50%

Quotas
The question that I'm asked first by most potential recruits is, "How much do I have to sell?" Stampin' Up! has a quarterly quota system. Each 3 months you have to meet your minimum quota. A new recruit is given the rest of their first quarter after joining quota free.

Join now and you have until the end of June to meet your first quota.

What does meeting the quota actually mean? If you join in January, February or March by the end of June you will need to have placed orders totalling $500 of commissionable sales. This is sales after GST has been removed so is actually $550 at catalogue prices. However as a demonstrator you pay about 82% of this cost.

What happens if you don't meet quotas - nothing - OK technically you're classed as 'pending' for the month after you haven't met the quota and have a chance to make up the shortfall if you wish to remain as a demonstrator. If you no longer want to be a demonstrator you simply stop ordering. There is no penalty for dropping, you are not required to give back the starter kit or make up any shortfalls - you simply become a customer again. The only limit placed upon you is that if you want to sign up again later down the track you have to wait 6 months before applying.

"How hard is it to meet the quota?" - for me the quota is an average workshop. So one workshop every 3 months would cover my quota. As I'm running this as a business I do more workshops than this but it's up to you how active you want to be.

Want to find out a little bit more?

If you've already thought about it before or reading through the information you're interested in finding out more contact me and I'll send you an obligation free information pack.

You can also check out this video link which is presented by the CEO of Stampin' Up!, Shelli Gardner.

Ready to sign up now! You can do so instantly online. Head to my Stampin' Up! business website here. Click on the Start Your Own Business tab on the top right and follow the prompts. You'll need to enter my password which I will give to you.

Just think that in a few minutes you too could be getting demonstrator discounts on all your Stampin' Up! purchases!

I love my work, I love the opportunity to be creative, and to earn money from doing so. I love being able to stay home whilst my children are young, and most importantly the friendships I've made over the last 2 years.

I'd also love you to join our Paper Angels Group and share with you the fun of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!

Paper Angels Demonstrator Meetings are so much fun!

One of my favourite times of the month is when we have our Paper Angels Demonstrator Meetings. I look forward to getting out of the house and catching up with my Paper Angels Friends to see what they've been up to, share ideas, relax and have a giggle, as well as get to make a couple of projects where I'm the student and not the teacher! lol

We had our first meeting for 2010 last week, this time at Liz's house, and being that it was the first day back at school for many, this was a small cosy group. It was lovely to catch up and see what the others had been doing over the Christmas Break.

We made 2 really cute little 3D projects, in which 1 became a hostess Thank You that I demonstrated the very next morning at Mandy's place. (I made her a Treat Tent in Kaleidoscope colours). I knew she would love it as she'd mentioned to me she was looking for ideas for little treats for parties etc.

Bella Rose Treat Tent

(Should have a little bag of chocs inside but I ate them, shhh)
& Baja Butterfly Box...

Check out the corners of the Treat Tent... these are made with the Eyelet Border Punch - Thanks Paper Angel Bec for sharing this little trick with us.

You may also notice the butterfly on the box is made from velum. Liz showed us how we can use our Classic Stampin' Pads to emboss on velum. Thanks Liz. I love learning new little WOW's!

We'd love to welcome new members to our group, please do have a look at the SPECIAL Sale-A-Bration promotion offer for NEW demonstrators.

You don't need to be a "Demonstrating Demonstrator" (a term coined by Paper Angel Carmel!), you can be a hobby/discount demonstrator and be just as important member of the group as those doing workshops. We are a fun, caring and welcoming group with a diverse group of members.

If you are thinking about finding out more about joining our group, let me know.
Maybe you might like to come along to our next Paper Angels meeting
and see how much fun we really do have!

Inspirational Kerrie!

I would like to welcome
our newest 'Inspiration Angel' with a big HELLO...
Welcome Kerrie.

Kerrie might be a name you recall from some recent postings in which she won the card competition at the Springwood Christmas Card Workshop with her gorgeous waterfall card. Yes, Kerrie is who taught me the fun of making waterfall cards! It is lovely to have Kerrie join our inspirational group... I just know she'll be a breath of fresh ideas, i'm looking forward to many crafting days ahead together!

Special reminder that being a part of the Inspiration Angels - Paper Angels Group is SOOOOOO fabulous! Having friends who share their ideas with you, and you can enjoy the fun company of, on many occasions, crafting etc is simply the best!

Even better...

if you are an Inspiration Angel

you can come along to

any of my own classes for half price!

Anyone want to join us???? Give me a hoy and I'll fill you in with all you need to know about joining Stampin' Up! and all the fun of being an Inspiration Angel!!!!!!

Give yourself the gift of CREATIVITY this Christmas!

Imagine having a Day in the Studio with none other than

the fabulous inspiring Liz Collett...

our Paper Angels team leader!

Join the Paper Angels Group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators

by November 30th and receive
A day of Paper-crafting Classes and Training valued at $85

from Liz Collett

On a day of your choosing (or 2 half days if preferred), in December or January, you will spend a fabulous day in Liz's home studio making

*a 12x12 scrapbooking wall art piece

(featuring the brand new Kaleidoscope DSP)

* a 20 page Simply Scrappin' album

* 3 cards and a 3D project.

Liz has received a 'Demonstrator of the Year' Award 2007, 2008, & 2009, as well as being the 'Heart of Stampin' Up! recipient for 2009. What a great way to start as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator having personal hands on training with Liz, making 6 fabulous projects to share with your family, friends and customers.

In addition: Stampin' Up!'s Breast Cancer Awareness Promotion

is still in full swing!

Bonus Free Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper

and Pretty in Pink Ink Pad

valued at $28.90 for all new demonstrators.

(Special offer provided by Stampin' Up! Australia valid til December)
Donation of $5 made on your behalf to

The National Breast Cancer Foundation.

For more info about becoming a part of such a fabulous group of inspiring creative Stampin' Up! demonstrators... The Paper Angels... please email me today!

Think Ink & Think Pink!

I often get asked "If I were to join Stampin' Up! when would be the best time?" Well of course, the answer is always now! LOL

All jokes aside, if there really ever was a great month to join, it would be in October, (for reasons I have listed below)...

But this year it's better than ever. Stampin' Up! have just announced their Breast Cancer Awareness Promotion: For over 20years, Stampin' Up! has helped women make a difference in the lives of others by simply doing what they love to do ~ sharing creativity.
Now you too can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and make a difference! For every person who joins the Stampin' Up! family between 7 October and 31 December 2009, Stampin' Up! will donate $5 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Plus, until 31 December 2009, you'll receive a FREE pack of Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper and a FREE Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad to help you get started!

WOW! Sounds like now is the perfect time to join!

October has always been a great month to join... why?

•It's the start of a quarter, so there are no sales quotas to meet until the end of March.
•Lots of people are purchasing for Christmas, so it's easy to make your quota, and after that there's Sale-a-Bration, which makes it even easier.
•You'll get the new Summer Mini Catalogue mailed directly to you this month, and you'll be able to pre-order in November.
•You'll get the Sale-a-Bration Catalogue mailed directly to you in November, and you'll be able to pre-order in December.
•You will be eligible to attend the fabulous Stampin' Up! Convention in Sydney in 2010
•Stampin' Up! has a program called Stampin' Start, and you can earn up to 15 free stamp sets in your first 6 months as a Demonstrator. Signing up in October gives you the best 6 months to take advantage of this program. Plus, you will earn extra free stamp sets during Sale-a bration!



Some of the many advantages of being a demonstrator are:

•The great value Starter Kit. You get nearly $600 in products for only $324, and you get everything you need to get started with Stamping. You can even choose your stamp sets and colours.
•You will have the opportunity to earn lots of Stamp Sets for FREE!
•You get access to the Demonstrator Website, which has heaps of fantastic ideas.
•All the new catalogues and mini catalogues will be mailed directly to you, at no cost.
•You will receive a full colour monthly newsletter from Stampin’ Up! with lots of ideas in it.
•You'll be able to buy all your supplies at a discount. Your first order over $300 (placed within 45 days of joining) will be 30% off, and then it’s 20% discount after that. Also, for any orders that you place over $300, you qualify for free product and a free hostess stamp set. You will also be paid monthly commissions, depending on the volume of your orders.
•In the first quarter that you sign up, there are no sales requirements.
•There are no Annual fees, and there are no penalties for dropping out.
•If you join my team you will be joining a fabulous and inspiring group The Inspiration Angels and be a part of 'The Paper Angels Group' with monthly meetings, quarterly events, and huge support from a group that share and create together, where friendships flourish, and the inspiration juices forever flow!
•If you like I can do your first workshop for you, to get you off to a great start.
•As a bonus, if you sign up with me, you can attend my classes and Liz's at a discounted price!



Whether you want to buy at a discount, make your hobby self-supporting, or earn some extra income, Stampin’ Up! can be tailored to suit your needs.

Have I convinced you that October is the best time to join yet?? If you need more convincing, I have an extra little bonus for anyone who joins my team in October, but you'll have to email me to find out what it is!

If any of these ideas appeals to you, or if you have any questions, please email me.
I'm happy to send out a Demonstrator Information Pack at no cost and no obligation.