Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Stampin Up Specials

Our new Stampin’ Up catalog is here and it comes with a plethora of tempting things to buy. The wants vs the needs, the got-to-have-its and the can’t-live-without-ems. Thankfully Stampin’ Up does have a few specials going on right now to ease our pain. At least with these specific stamp sets on sale, I can narrow down my wish list a bit!

Special #1: 15% off of these brand new sets!
ITEM 111690 PAGE 32 SNOW SWIRLED REG.PRICE: $24.95 PROMO PRICE: $21.21
ITEM 111586 PAGE 55 IT'S A STRETCH REG.PRICE: $23.95 PROMO PRICE: $20.36
ITEM 111544 PAGE 81 PUTT PUTT REG.PRICE: $24.95 PROMO PRICE: $21.21
ITEM 111626 PAGE 91 EASTERN BLOOMS REG.PRICE: $21.95 PROMO PRICE: $18.66
ITEM 111672 PAGE 98 POCKET SILHOUETTES REG.PRICE: $18.95 PROMO PRICE: $16.11
ITEM 111710 PAGE 101 UPSY DAISY REG.PRICE: $18.95 PROMO PRICE: $16.11
ITEM 111556 PAGE 109 UNDER THE STARS REG.PRICE: $29.95 PROMO PRICE: $25.46
ITEM 111644 PAGE 145 HEARD FROM THE HEART REG.PRICE: $22.95 PROMO PRICE: $19.51
ITEM 111570 PAGE 157 CONTEMPO ALPHABET REG.PRICE: $40.95 PROMO PRICE: $34.81
ITEM 109381 PAGE 23* & 153 FELICIDADES SIEMPRE REG.PRICE: $17.95 PROMO PRICE: $15.26
*(In the SPANISH CATALOG which can be viewed at www.stampinup.com)


Special #2:$99 Starter Kit Promotion

From NOW until October 11, potential recruits will have the option of becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator by purchasing one of three special mini Starter Kits* priced at $99.

Stamp-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code Description Price
109515 Fun & Fast Notes stamp set $30.95
105548 Bold Brights card stock assortment (8-1/2″ x 11″) $7.95
101179 Basic Black Classic Stampin’ Pad $5.25
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $6.95
100730 Whisper White card stock (8-1/2″ x 11″) $7.50

Scrapbook-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code Description Price
111570 Contempo Alphabet stamp set $40.95
113059 Simply Scrappin’ Petal Party $19.95
105212 Pixie Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad $5.25

Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code Description Price
111656 Inspired by Nature stamp set $23.95
114088 Décor Elements Chocolate Classic Ff $3.95
114126 Décor Elements Medium Chocolate Long Stem Silhouettes $17.95
114285 Décor Elements Applicator $1.95
111835 Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin’ Pad $5.25

*Each kit also includes the same business supplies that are found in the standard Starter Kit (the Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit also includes 25 Décor Elements brochures). While all items in the Starter Kits are recommended, a new demonstrator may substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

If you are not a demonstrator already and love stamping, read on:
I think the standard starter kit is the best deal. Yes, it is $199 but you get SO much more for your stampin’ dollars! You’ll get over $300 just in the stampin’ goodies PLUS they are giving away an extra stamp set - any price - free with the large starter kit.

There are options to being a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. I signed up 5 years ago just for the discount. Hey, at the very least it covers tax and shipping and a little extra. I have demonstrators in my downline who signed up just to get the discount plus some of the other great perks too. It's OK! When they have enough stamps and supplies, they can drop anytime. No penalties, no forms to send in, it just happens automatically if they stop meeting their quarterly minimums. ($300 retail)

If you want to earn a little extra, you can get your stampin’ buddies together once a month or once a quarter and collectively place orders. You can be your own hostess! Not many companies let you do that so take advantage of that! If you want to earn a lot, you can step it up and have some workshops or classes a few times a week. Depending upon your schedule you can make SU fit YOUR wants and needs. Not many companies offer that.

Ok, so now you are thinking about it a little. Who do you sign up with?
It’s okay to interview potential uplines! Ask those important questions like What kind of support do they give? Is there a benefit of signing up with them over someone else? How often will you see or hear from them after you sign up and/or do you want to hear from them at all? Your upline should be able to assist you with any questions you have and offer you support.

There are other perks to being a demonstrator. The monthly magazine, the demo only website, getting to see and order the new stuff early and the discount of course. There are also various opportunities to get free stamps and free products from various SU demonstrator contests as well as the Great Rewards program and more.

I’d be happy to answer any questions - just ask away and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll find it for you! Just click on the "EMAIL ME" off to the right side!

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