I Love Being A Stampin' Up!® Demo - WHY?

Everybody should have a passion in their life and being a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator is mine. 

This is Why!!!

 - I adore cardmaking and papercraft in general.  What better than a job where you teach people to do the things that you love.

 - The job pays for my passion and because the Stampin' Up!® product is such good quality I have no need to buy from any other source. 

 - Stampin' Up!® provides great bonuses and freebies to it's demonstrators so that it's easy to reach goals.

 - I get to be at home when my boys come home from school and I'm able to arrange my work committments around school activities and their after school activities. 

 - BUT best of all for me as a Work at Home Mum I get to go out and meet up with like minded passionate papercrafters like myself, whether they be my customers, my team (Keryn's Krew) or other Stampin' Up!® demonstrators just like me.

To find out how to a have a job like mine as a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator give me call 04 2325815 or click here to for more information.




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DCM - Schooldays

On Tuesday my two boys with lots of other New Zealand children will be returning to school for the new year.  This is what has inspired the theme for my dare for the Daring Cardmakers Team this week.

Use your children's school routine or your memories of your own school days for the inspiration to make your card.  Then leave a comment with a link on the Daring Cardmakers blog so we can pop over and admire your creation.

My card evolved into what I think is a medallion or gold medal to the Mums and Dads who have survived/enjoyed the holidays with their kids.  I am going to miss them when they return to school for a little while at least.

All supplies Stampin' Up!®

Stamp Set - ABC Alphabet Lower

Paper - Chocolate Chip Cardstock, Tall Tales DSP

Ink - Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip & Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pads, Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad

Punches - 1" Circle Punch

Accessories - Circle Scissors Plus, Glass Mat, Dotto, On Board Lots of Letters, Stampin' Sponges, Crystal Effects.

The Circle Scissors Plus was the perfect tool to cut the large circle from my paper.  Now is a great time to buy the larger priced items on your wishlist.  Click here to find the details of my Circle Scissors bundle which includes a free Sale A Bration set while the promotion lasts.

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My Next Customer Newsletter ....

....is being EMailed out on Tuesday 2nd February. To get information on promotions, classes, tutorials (see below) and more, sign up using the sign up box at the top of my side bar.


Tutorials this month that will only be featured in my Newsletter are: -

- Faux Carousel Notes

- Bling Bucket

- Polished Stone Technique




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The Video I Promised You Yesterday - Sponged Edges

Here is the video showing you the techniques I use for colouring the edges of neutral cardstock that I promised you in yesterday's post.



I noticed in the video that you can't see the detail on the finished card as well I would like so here is a better picture for you.

Contact me if you'd like to purchase Stampin' Sponges (3 for $7.75) to add some extra finish to your papercraft projects.

They may be just the little extra you need to round your order up to $120 to achieve a free Sale A Bration stamp set.


All Supplies Used Stampin' Up!®:
- Stamp Set - Petal Pizazz
- Paper - Very Vanilla & Lovely Lilac Cardstock
- Ink - Lovely Lilac Classic Ink Pad
- Punch - Scallop Circle
- Accessories - Stampin' Sponge, 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Pretties Kit, 2 Way Glue Pen


 


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The Tool I Can't Live Without

I'd pushed myself before I went away to create enough blog posts for every day I was away, however with the washing, getting the kids ready to go back to school etc the current one's have been hard work.

I'm so pleased I'd already joined the 'Business Stampers Coaching Group' and John was ready with a blog writing assignment to help me out.  'The Tool I Can't Live Without'

I've realised the the tool I can't live without, at the moment, doesn't seem particularly exciting, doesn't cost much but is the one that finishes my projects beautifully - The Stampin' Sponge.

I particularly like to use my sponges to colour the edges of neutral cardstock before they are added to a coloured layer.  This is an example of a card using sponges to colour edges.

and here's what the background looked like before sponging.

I have filmed a video showing three different way of colouring the edges of your cardstock, two using Stampin' Sponges.  I'm waiting for the video to upload to You Tube and will give you the link for it tomorrow.

Contact me if you'd like to purchase Stampin' Sponges (3 for $7.75) to add some extra finish to your papercraft projects.

They may be just the little extra you need to round your order up to $120 to achieve a free Sale A Bration stamp set.

All Supplies Used Stampin' Up!®:
 - Stamp Set - Petal Pizazz
 - Paper - Very Vanilla & Lovely Lilac Cardstock
 - Ink - Lovely Lilac Classic Ink Pad
 - Punch - Scallop Circle
 - Accessories - Stampin' Sponge, 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Pretties Kit, 2 Way Glue Pen



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Make a Difference to the People of Haiti

I've just come back from a relaxing few days in Greytown to find out about the support that Stampin' Up!®, with your help, is making available to the people of Haiti. 

Order the 'I (Heart) Hearts' stampset pictured above for $49.95 before the 28 February 2010 and Stampin' Up!® will donate $2.00 to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Reflief and Development Fund.

Orders can be placed with me via at a Workshop, Class/Event or by EMail.

To help get the most money we can for the people of Haiti I am offering FREE Shipping on every order I receive that includes the 'I (Heart) Hearts' stamp set.

Contact me to get your 'I (Heart) Hearts stamp set today!


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SALE A BRATION IS HERE!!!!

25 JANUARY – 31 MARCH 2010

WHO DOESN'T WANT FREE STAMP SETS!!!!


Customers - For every $120 you spend on Stampin’ Up!® product choose one of the four Sale-A-Bration stamp sets.

Workshop Hostesses – Choose a Sale-A-Bration set when your workshop sales reach $700, plus all the other generous hostess benefits.

Become a Demonstrator – Add another set up to $93.95 in value to the already great value starter kit.  Find out more about the business opportunity at the Keryn's Krew Business Opportunity Night.

These stamp sets have to be the best Sale A Bration sets we've had to choose from yet.

Which one is your favourite?

Choose your favourite set or sets and then contact me to book a workshop, place your qualifying order or find out how to become a member of my team.




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Inventory Clearance Sale

"Until 24 January, 2010 you'll get amazing discounts on select, high-quality Stampin' Up!® products with no minimum purchase, and no limits to how many you buy!"

Stamp sets up to 50% off.

Click here for the list of discounted product.  Compile your shopping list and Email me to place your order.

Remember the listed product is only available at the discounted prices while stocks last.

Some items are already sold out: -

 - Jumbo Outline Alphabet Stamp Set
 - Just Riding Stamp Set
 - Wild West Alphabet Stamp Set

Don't delay to get in touch with me for the product on your list.







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Keryn's Krew Business Opportunity Night

is only four days away on Thursday 28th January 2010.

Come and join me and some of the other members of Keryn's Krew at our first Stampin' Up!® Business Opportunity Night.

This night has been scheduled to coincide with the start of Sale A Bration which offers another stamp set of your choice to put into the already great value starter kit.


Venue: - Kelson Community Centre - Timaru Grove, Kelson, Lower Hutt.


Date: - 28th January 2010


Time: - 7:30pm to 8:45pm

I like to start all new demonstrators in my team with the tools for success.  I've made up welcome packs for the new demonstrators that join my team on the night.  Come and see if one of these Welcome Packs is for you?


If you'd like information before the night, or can't make it on the night, click here. If you like what you see and decide to join my team the password you need is 'joinkeryn'.




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DCM - What's the Point

It's Kathy's turn to set the dare this week.  She wants us to use arrows, pins and needles anything with a point on the end on our card.

Mine is an incredible quick card this week as I'm supposed to be packing.  The kids have been planted in front of a DVD for just this purpose, so how come I'm card making.

All supplies Stampin' Up!®: -
Stamp Sets - Loads of Love (Hearts under the I Love You, not very visible in the photo)
Paper - Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla Cardstock, Tall Tales DSP
Ink-  So Saffron & Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pads
Accessories - Tombo Multi Glue, 6mm Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Sponge, On Board Essentials Chipboard




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Inventory Clearance Sale Ends Sunday 24th January 2010

Don't forget to get your orders in for the Inventory Clearance Sale.  Only two days to go until it ends on the 24 January 2010!!!


"Until 24 January, 2010 you'll get amazing discounts on select, high-quality Stampin' Up!® products with no minimum purchase, and no limits to how many you buy!"




Stamp sets up to 50% off.




Click here for the list of discounted product. Compile your shopping list and Email me or phone me (027) 4815812 to place your order.


Remember the listed product is only available at the discounted prices while stocks last.


Some items are already sold out: -

- Jumbo Outline Alphabet Stamp Set


- Just Riding Stamp Set


- Wild West Alphabet Stamp Set

Remember Stampin' Up!® will be accepting Sale A Bration orders from tomorrow.  Have you got your workshop date booked yet?






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3 Things They Won't Teach You At Spotlight

 - How to choose the correct ink type for your project.
 - Which other products you need to make the one you just bought work correctly.
 - How to get into a business just like their's.

I went into my local Spotlight Store today and noticed they no longer have any specialist staff stationed by the craft area at all.

When you're new to a craft or when new products arrive on the market every 5 seconds, it seems, walking into a large craft store, even when the products are all lined up in racks, can be as confusing as the jumble below:

One of the reasons you want to work with Stampin' Up!® to supply the quality product for your heirloom scrapbook projects and special occassion cards is me.  You can contact me by EMail, Phone, Text or even send a card to get answers to your crafting questions.  Get new project ideas and find out about the latest promotions in my Newsletters, on my Facebook page, Twitter and Stampin' Up!® Website.  To sign up for my Newsletter enter your EMail address into the box in my sidebar.

I can even bring the store to you with workshops and classes in your home.

To find out how to have a business just like mine where you can share your passion for papercrafting with your community click here for more details and then visit with me at my Stampin' Up!® Opportunity Night, details here.

 

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My Facebook Fans and Twitter Followers

are getting free shipping on the remaining Inventory Clearance sale items today only.

Become a Facebook Fan or a Twitter Follower so you too can have free shipping today.


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Quick and Easy Valentines Box

to fill with whatever you want to give for Valentines Day.  Maybe you should make one and leave it lying around just the right size for expensive jewellery.

and here's another photo showing the closure at the front.

I have always been a big fan of Angie Kennedy Juda, a demonstrator in the U.S.  She's come up trumps with a very easy video to follow to make this box.  It can be made collapsible so it can be sent or you can carry it around to make sure the gift you're buying fits.

All supplies Stampin' Up!®: -
Stamp Set - Loads of Love
Paper - Good Morning Sunshine DSP, Whisper White, Pacific Point & Baja Breeze Cardstock.
Ink - Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
Punch - 1/2" Circle Punch
Accessories - Silver Brad, Crafters Tool Kit, Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade, Sticky Strip.

Don't forget I need all orders for the inventory clearance sale to me by Sunday 24th January.

 


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Stampin' Up!® Basics Video No. 5 - Circle Scissors Plus

A lot of the videos showing how to use the Circle Scissors Plus focus on cutting circles from Stampin' Up!® cardstock.  Two of my customers, Cathryn & Elsie asked if it would cut photos and heavier weight cardstock.  Here's my video showing you that it can.



Excuse the abrupt end to my video.  My camera ran out of memory and as everything had gone according to plan up until then I decided it was time to finish.  All you missed was me saying I'd also had success cutting circles from DSP backing cardboard and cereal boxes.

Circle Scissors Bundle

Bundle if purchased before 25/1/2010

 - Circle Scissors Plus - $65.50

- Glass Mat - $44.95

 - Shipping - FREE

 - Replacement Blades (9.95) - FREE

Total $110.45

Bundle if purchased between 25th January and 31st March 2010

 - Circle Scissors Plus - $65.50

 - Glass Mat - $44.95

 - Replacement Blades - $9.95

 - Shipping - FREE

Sale A Bration Stamp Set of your choice - FREE

Total $120.40

Contact me by EMail or phone (027) 4815812 to place your order.

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Good Friend in Patchwork

I didn't need to make a card for a good friend today. I didn't need to make a card for anybody but I saw a patchwork card made by Andrea Walford and thought what a great way to use up paper scraps.  The scraps that were at the top of my pile were from the 'Good Morning Sunshine' DSP pack and the Good Friend stamp set matches that paper pack. 

All supplies Stampin' Up!®:
 - Stamp Set - Good Friend
 - Paper - Good Morning Sunshine DSP, Bashful Blue and Whisper White Cardstock
 - Ink - Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
 - Punches - 1/2" Circle, Wide Oval
 - Accessories - Stampin' Sponge, Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon


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New Blog Layout

Look at my new Yummy blog layout.  I guess you couldn't miss it really it's so different to what I had before. 

I'm particularly excited to have a matching signature and watermark as well as a matching photo for Facebook and Twitter.

Thank you so much to Michelle Laycock for all the beautiful design work and for the installation on my blog.

I'm just waiting now for the buttons at the bottom of my banner to have the code written for them so until then here are the links for you: -

Classes and Events

About Me

Contact Me

Tutorials

Promotions

Join My Team


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DCM - Hole In One

This week it's Lythan's turn to set the dare over on the Daring Cardmakers Blog.

"This week I (Lythan) hope you will enjoy the challenge just as much.

Hole in One

I'd like you to make a card that has at least one hole in it. Could be a card with an aperture or one that features a border punch with holes in or you can use a hole punch to create a pattern. See how inventive you can be! The Design Team have, as ever come up trumps in my opinion."

Here's my card, even tho it is a little late.  My deadline was 9pm last night.  Oops!

Pop over to the Daring Cardmakers blog and see what the rest of the design team have done with this challenge.  If you feel inspired to create a card with a hole in it pop it on your blog/website and leave us a comment so we can pop over and see it.

Supplies all Stampin' Up!®: -
Stamp Sets - Butterfly Prints, Perfect Princess (Swirl), Fresh Cuts (Thank You)
Cardstock - Tempting Turquoise & Whisper White Cardstock
Ink - Tempting Turquoise & Taken with Teal Classic Stampin' Pads, Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write Marker
Punch - Butterfly
Accessories - Stampin' Sponge, Two Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds,  



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Sale-A-Bration is coming .........

.... on the 25th January, only 10 days away. 

Have you got your workshop date booked?

 For every workshop that earns $700 in sales from the 25th January to the 31st March 2010 the hostess will receive a Sale A Bration stamp set on top of the already generous hostess benefits.

Each customer will receive one free Sale A Bration stamp set for every $120 they spend, no limits.  With $120 spent by each customer it doesn't take long to add up to a $700 workshop.

Workshop dates during Sale A Bration are popular and are already becoming harder to find than usual. 

Here are the dates that I have available: -

 - Tuesday 9th February  - evening

 - Tuesday 16th February - evening  - booking pencilled in

 - Tuesday 23rd February - evening

 - Thursday 4th March - evening

 - Saturday 6th March - afternoon

 - Thursday 11th March - evening

 - Friday 12th March - evening

  - Sunday 14th March - afternoon - now booked

 - Tuesday 16th March - evening

 - Tuesday 23rd March - evening

Find out how a workshop works then contact me to book a date for your workshop and receive a free Idea Book and Catalogue as your first hostess benefit.

Don't forget to get your Inventory Clearance Sale orders to me by the 24th January 2010.




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Create your First Sample Card

on the night if you sign up as a Stampin' Up!® demonstrator at the Keryn's Krew Business Opportunity Night. 

(This is an example of the sort of card I would use as a Make and Take at a workshop.  A quick and easy card suitable for the less experienced workshop guest but one that also showcases, two stamp sets, two punches, designer series paper and ribbon.)

This night has been scheduled to coincide with the start of Sale A Bration which offers another stamp set of your choice to put into the already great value starter kit.



Venue: - Kelson Community Centre - Timaru Grove, Kelson, Lower Hutt.


Date: - 28th January 2010


Time: - 7:30pm to 8:45pm

All demonstrators that join my team 'Keryn's Krew' receive a welcome basket to help make the start of their new business easier.  I will have yours with me on the night so you can get started on your new business as soon as you get home.


If you'd like information before the night, or can't make it on the night, click here. If you like what you see and decide to join my team the password you need is 'joinkeryn'.  I am always available to answer your queries by EMail or by phone 04 2325815.




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Some Inventory Clearance Items Sold Out

The following Stamp Sets are now unavailable at their clearance prices.  They can still be purchased in the new die cut configuration at normal price.

Item Number Item Name


116376 Jumbo Outline Alphabet stamp set*


111983 Just Riding stamp set*

Don't miss out on the other stamp sets and accessories in the sale click here to see the list and then EMail me to place your order.



 



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New Video - Stampin' Up!® Basics No. 4

This week the Stampin' Up!® basics video shows you how to use Stampin' Up!® sets and punches that are designed to work together.



Please leave me a comment showing me your projects where you've used stamp sets and punches that are designed to work together.




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Punch Art Spaceships Made by Lachlan

My boys know they are allowed to craft in my office as long as they only use craft supplies without a Stampin' Up!® logo on it.

This morning Lachlan asked if he could use my oval and circle punches and has created these spaceships.  One for the good guys and one for the aliens.  He created the aliens face using the large flower from the boho blossoms punch.

All consumables used were from my pre Stampin' Up!® stash.
Stampin' Up!® punches used: - wide oval, 1 1/4" Circle, boho blossoms, crop a dile.

N.B. - my next Stampin' Up!® basics will be filmed tonight to be ready for you tomorrow.  With Dave going back to work today I am running on a slightly skewed school holiday timetable.



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Valentines Day - Explosion Box

I made this box in response to a Challenge on the Splitcoast Stampers Forum.  Here the link for the instructions.

This would be great with a few little chocolates or other goodies in it which when exploded out of the box or eaten would reveal a personal note/message at the bottom.

My box closed:

and after opening:

I found when using the instructions that I needed to make the box lid from a 4 1/2" square piece of cardstock rather than the 4 1/4" in the instructions.

All supplies Stampin' Up!®: -

Stamp Sets - Butterfly Prints, Scatter Sunshine Jumbo Wheel

Paper: - Almost Amethyst, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White Perfect Plum Cardstock

Ink - Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant Classic Ink Pads

Punches - Butterfly Punch

Accessories: - Stampin' Sponge, Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade

 

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January's Birthstone is ....

Garnet.  This week is the first in a series of montly dares from the Daring Cardmakers Team. 

Using the colour Rose Red, which I think is the one closest to Garnet in the Stampin' Up!® colour range, this is the card I made using Butterfly Prints and Occassional Greetings Stamp Sets.

Pop over to the Daring Cardmakers blog to see the other cards made by the Design Team.




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CUTE!

In a quieter moment yesterday I found time to catch up on my filing.  Mixed up with the paperwork was this gorgeous photo of my niece.  I'd seen a 6x6 layout on the Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator website that had a sketch that I thought would be perfect to use.  As often happens this layout retains a few of the bits of the original but as with all photos it wanted to go it's own way.

Supplies all Stampin' Up!®: -
Stamp Sets - Big Deal, Animal Stories
Paper - Night of Navy and Whisper White Cardstock
Ink - Night of Navy, Rose Red & So Saffron Classic Ink, Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories - Rose Red 1" Grosgrain Ribbon.
 

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Be Prepared for Valentines Day

Come to my home in Tawa, Wellington anytime between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 7th February 2010 and make as many Valentine's cards as you need. You choose how many you make of each design. 


Cost $2.00 per card

Please bring your own adhesive, everything else will be provided to make the cards shown in the photo.


Other greeting stamps wil be available if you wish to make the cards for another occassion.

Children 8 years and over welcome with adult supervision.

Please EMail me or phone me 04 2325815 to get the exact address to come to.




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