The Benefits of Becoming a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator Part 2

What does a demonstrator do?
Stampin'Up! demonstrators get to share their love for stamping, crafting, and home décor every day, while supplementing their household income. Whether you just love to craft, want to grow a successful, thriving business, or are somewhere in between, Stampin' Up! is a great opportunity for you.
If you're thinking "I'm not crafty or creative enough," there's no need to worry. Stampin' Up!'s demonstrators come at all expertise levels, and with the many resources that Stampin' Up! provides anyone who has a passion for crafting can find success as a demonstrator. (SU Customer Website)

Why did I become a Stampin’Up! Demonstrator?
2 years ago I had never heard of the name Stampin’Up! Today I’m the proud owner of my own Stampin’Up! (SU) business which provides me with income to enjoy my favorite SU products as well as pay a few bills.

I became a SU demonstrator because I fell in love with the SU product. I loved being able to create cards and gifts for my family and friends and I loved the ideas I saw in the catalog.

It made money sense to purchase the Starter Kit and enjoy the 20% discount as long as I wanted. But with my Starter kit came a business kit. Having all my children in school, I took a morning off to look through the business information and Getting Started DVD. I remember saying to myself, “I can do this!” and calling my upline (the name given to the person you purchase your Starter Kit from}, and saying“I can do this?!” And the rest is icing on the cake or embellishments on the card!

I am not the most experienced card maker, scrapbooker, or paper crafter, nor do I profess to be but, I LOVE what I do and I love sharing it with others. And that is what comes out in my workshops and classes. My experience has come with time but my excitement began the day I found Stampin’Up!

It's the passion and excitement you have for SU that will make you the best demonstrator not necessarily being the most experienced crafter. The experience can be gained from the SU website, your upline (ME), and other SU demonstrators but, the passion can only come from you!

If you would like to explore the possibilities of becoming a Stampin'Up! demonstrator, I'd love to talk with you contact me by email or by phone (321)271-0167. Remember through the end of August you can join the SU family as a demonstrator for only $85.

Test Yourself:
Could I Be Hooked on SU? (The answer is YES if you can answer yes to more than 1!)

You go to bed with your SU catalog.
You take your SU catalog to an office supply place to have a spiral binding put on
You cover your SU catalog with contact paper to protect it
After 24 hours with you new catalog you have more than 20 sticky notes hanging out of your catalog
Your wish list exceeds your grocery list
You start coordinating your world in SU colors
(If you have one I haven't posted here, leave it in a comment)

God Bless,

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Become a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator for just $85

While anytime is a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator, joining during July and August is especially sweet!

Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that? Plus, from July 15 - August 31, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85! But that's not all. You will also enjoy the support from my virtual downline.

The special, limited-time Mini Starter Kit contains many of the items you need to get started in your new business, including

• For All You Do stamp set
• In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (6)
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Business forms and tools

Or if you want to buy the standard $199 Starter Kit, in addition to the supplies listed below, you'll get all six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")--a $43 value! The standard Starter Kit includes

• Four stamp sets
• A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
• Stampin' Pastels
• Card stock
• Eastern Blooms Décor Elements and applicator tool
• Five Classic Stampin' Pads
• VersaMark Pad
• Stampin' Scrub and Mist
• Blender pens
• Business forms and tools

These special offers--the Mini Starter Kit and the In Color add-on to the standard Starter Kit--are only available for a limited time, so you must act fast!

Benefits of Becoming a Demonstrator
Whether you just love to stamp, or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, the Stampin' Up! opportunity is the right fit for you. Stampin' Up! demonstrators enjoy many benefits, with just a few listed below:

• Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting.
• Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger--the monthly payment for your new car--it's your decision! See the Compensation Table for more information.
• Flexible schedule. This is your business, so you can put in as much (or as little) time as you'd like.
• Support from Stampin' Up! We love our demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics available on our Demonstrator Web Site.
• Support from myself and my virtual downline: a great place to make new friends, share ideas, & learn the basics of building your stamping business.

Take advantage of this special offer and join Stampin'Up! today for only $85! I'd love to have you join me as a demonstrator! Email me for details!

God Bless,

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Meet Shelli Gardner

Meet the woman behind Stampin'Up! It is an inspiring story and the reason I love being a Stampin'Up! demonstrator.

Remember, through the end of May, you can join us as a demonstrator for $75. Not only is it an opportunity to earn an income but it's an opportunity to "love what you do" and share that passion with others. Joining the Stampin'Up! family provides you with support from myself as your "upline", support from the Stampin'Up! demonstrator website and Demonstrator Support, and support from an awesome "downline" group of demonstrators. Contact me to sign up!

God Bless,

Martha

Scrapbooking: Taking great pictures

I love scrapbooking and I love it even more when the pictures I've take turn out. Do I hear an Amen? Here are some photography tips I found helpful, hope you do too.

People & Portrait Photography Quick Tips

from NationalGeographic.com

1. If you use objects other than your main subject in the foreground, be careful of placement. You don't want to obscure or detract from your subject.
   
2. Every time you hold your camera to your eye, look for leading lines, foreground elements, frames—anything you can use to lend dynamism to your image. (I had to look dynamism up: it means having to do with action and movement) Photographs are two dimensional but it helps if they look and feel three dimensional.
   
3. Don't just stand there—sit, squat, lie down. The angle from which you make a photograph can make a dramatic difference.
   
4. When using an electronic flash indoors, move your subject away from walls to prevent harsh shadows.
   
5. A piece of very light orange gel over the face of your electronic flash can warm up the light and give it a more pleasing cast.
   
6. When you first arrive at a new location, make note of any features that strike you. Try to find ways to incorporate them into your composition.
   
7. Be careful if you are using a wide-angle lens to photograph a group. The people at the edges may get distorted.
   
8. If kids want to look through the camera, let them. They will be more relaxed and cooperative. Just watch out for dirty fingers on the lens.
   
9. Anticipate kids' behavior. If they are playing tag, set up near the base, compose your image, and wait for them to come running in.
   

God Bless,

Martha