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may 2007
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SHELLI
Recently I found an old photo of our girls
on their first day of school and was
reminded of the power of pictures. That
single photo flooded my mind with memories: I
remembered the morning I took the photo,
wiping away a tear as I drove away after dropping
them off at school and watching them skip off to
face a new year. That single photo even brought
to mind specific events throughout that entire
school year. And then, of course, I reflected on
how quickly the girls have grown—I have
grandchildren who are almost as old as the girls
were in that photo.
All that from a single image! No wonder scrapbooking is such a
popular pastime.
This month is National Scrapbooking Month. We get to spend the whole
month celebrating the chance we have to preserve our memories! Although
I don’t do nearly as much as I would like to, I love scrapbooking and the
purpose behind it. I dream of someday having much more time to devote
to it, although I don’t anticipate ever getting caught up. I’m sure many of
you can relate to that.
However, I think it’s important not to get discouraged or overwhelmed
with the prospect of scrapbooking; I’m determined to plug away at it and
do what I can. Doing something is always better than doing nothing.
My personal philosophy about scrapbooking is the simpler, the better.
Right now we’re seeing elaborate pages featured in scrapbooking magazines,
but I think eventually we’ll see a trend back to simple. And the reason is
that, for most of us, the whole purpose behind scrapbooking is to get our
memories out of a shoebox and into a book where they can be easily
recalled—much like the wonderful moments I relived as I looked at the
photo of my girls—and shared with others.
Whether we’re creating wonderful
masterpieces of art or masterpieces of
heart (or both), scrapbooking truly
becomes one of the most priceless things
we can do to preserve and strengthen our
families and tie the past, present, and
future together. If you haven’t tried
scrapbooking, pull those photos out of
the closet and give it a whirl. And if you’re
already a believer, enjoy this month
dedicated to one of our favourite pastimes.
Features
3 Art Contest Winners
10 Palette o’ Prints
12 Increase Support with
New Reports
14 Work Smart
16 The Stamp in Stampin’ Up!
18 Peek-a-boo!
19 In the Spotlight
In Every Issue
2 Share a Moment with Shelli:
Simple Scrapbooking
4 Stampin’ Technique: Chic Batik
6 Stampin’ Memories ® : A Circle of Inspiration
8 Stampin’ Accessories: Hot Hardware
11 Making Business Sense: The Training Expertise
20 Art Show: Cooking Up a Masterpiece
21 FYI
22 Workshop Wow: The Look of Leather & Suede
23 Dates to Remember
Cover Creations
These colourful projects shine
the spotlight on two of our
popular On Board products,
the Bitty Book and cover and
the On Board Accents. Combine
these dimensional beauties
with this bright colour palette
(Real Red and Pumpkin Pie accented with Bashful Blue
and Certainly Celery), and you’ve got a pair of irresistible
stamping projects. Find the complete Stampin’ Supplies
and step-by-step instructions on the Demonstrator Web
Site under My Business>My Business Resources>Stampin’
Up! Publications>Stampin’ Success>2007>May.
Demo It!
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Watch for projects marked with this logo.
These are excellent choices for workshop
demonstrations. Cards marked with this logo can
be completed in 5—8 minutes. Scrapbook pages marked with
this logo can be completed in under 15 minutes. You can
demonstrate these pages even faster by preparing some
elements of the page before the workshop.
Sizes: Cards are 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" unless otherwise noted.
may 2007

Art
Contest
Natasha Trupp
Winnipeg, Manitoba
November
Wow! winner
Winners
Congratulations to our
November through
January Canadian art
contest winners!
CHERISH
CARD
Petal Prints and
Warm Words sets; French Script background
stamp; Cranberry Crisp, Garden Green, and
Whisper White card stock; Close to Cocoa,
Cranberry Crisp, Creamy Caramel, and Garden
Green Classic Stampin’ Pads ® ; Garden Green
and So Saffron Stampin’ Write ® markers;
Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware ® ; Small
Oval punch; stamping sponges; cutter kit
Margie Connor
Barrie, Ontario
November First-Class winner
ENJOY YOUR DAY PURSE
Eclectic Backgrounds and Riveting sets;
Bravo Burgundy and Cranberry Crisp
card stock; VersaMark ® pad; Crystal
Clear and Gold Glory Stampin’ Emboss ®
powder; Gold cord; 1/8", 1-3/8", and 1-1/4" Circle punches
Gwendolen Palmer
Port Moody, British Columbia
December Wonderful Winter Mini winner
Jennifer Fontaine
Winnipeg, Manitoba
December Wow! winner
ENJOY CARD
Like It a Latte
and Fancy
Phrases
Chocolate Chip, and Very Vanilla card stock;
Very Vanilla Pocket Notes; Bordering Blue,
Chocolate Chip, and Close to Cocoa Classic
Stampin’ Pads; VersaMark pad; Chocolate Chip
and Close to Cocoa Stampin’ Write markers;
Word Window and 1/16" Circle punches; Stamp-ama-jig;
sponge daubers; Stampin’ Dimensionals ® ;
Heat & Stick powder; Dazzling Diamonds
Stampin’ Glitter ® ; Vintage brads
Flexible
sets; Bordering Blue,
FLOWER
CARD
Bodacious
Bouquet and
Simply Said sets; Apricot Appeal, Certainly
Celery, Rose Red, and Whisper White card stock;
Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, and Rose
Red Classic Stampin’ Pads; Sweet Shop Ribbon
Originals ; Soft Subtles ® brads; Seeing Spots
Classy Brass ® template; Stampin’ Dimensionals
Roxane Kryvenchuk
January Wow! winner
THANK YOU
CARD
Seeing Spots and Circle of
Friendship sets; Chocolate
Chip, Lovely Lilac, and
Whisper White card stock; Chocolate Chip and Lovely Lilac
Classic Stampin’ Pads; 1-3/8", 1-1/4", and 1/2" Circle punches;
Stampin’ Dimensionals; Word Window punch; Vintage brads;
Crafters’ Tool Kit; Seaside Ribbon Originals
Bernice Van Loenen
January Spring
Fling winner
I MISS YOU
CARD
Flower Filled and
All-Year Cheer
II sets; Canvas and French Script background
stamps; Certainly Celery, Regal Rose, So Saffron,
and Whisper White card stock; Certainly Celery,
Regal Rose, and So Saffron Classic Stampin’
Pads; VersaMark pad; Soft Subtles brads; Glassy
Glaze Enamel Stampin’ Emboss powder; Celery,
Rose, and Apricot grosgrain ribbon; Stampin’
Dimensionals; Large Oval, Small Oval, and Ticket
Corner punches
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TECHNIQUE
Chic Batik
While this technique is
simple, it takes time and
may be more appropriate
for a technique class or a
stamp camp focusing on
embossing or resisting.
However, you may want
to bring a sample of the
batik technique with you
to workshops to generate
interest in your event.
Tips
• Display your artwork
backed with Whisper
White card stock for
added contrast. The
stark difference helps
the colours stand out.
• You may need to heat
the image several
times, using clean
copy paper each time,
to get all the melted
embossing powder off
the mulberry paper.
• To use Watercolor
Wonder Crayons as
your colour source,
colour the pigment
onto a damp stamping
sponge, and dab
the colour onto the
mulberry paper.
Are you ever inspired by fabric
designs and textures? If so, the
batik technique is for you! The
art of wax-resist dyeing on cloth, batik
is most common in Indonesia and Asia,
where creating these beautiful cloths has
become part of the culture.
Artists create this fascinating look by
either stamping or drawing on fabric using
wax. The wax soaks through the fabric,
and when the artist dyes the cloth, the
areas covered in wax remain uncoloured.
Artists sometimes add layers of wax after
the initial dyeing, and continue dyeing
the cloth in progressively darker colours.
Finally, the artist melts the wax off the
cloth, leaving the rich colours and bold
patterns created during the process. Many
batik cloths have a veined appearance
depending on the type of wax used during
the dyeing process.
Now you can create the rich look of batik
on card stock by adding an extra step to
the emboss resist technique.
With the batik technique, you stamp and
emboss an image using VersaMark and
embossing powder, which acts like wax to
resist the ink. We recommend using White
mulberry paper with this technique for
several reasons: the veining in the paper
replicates the look of cloth, and mulberry
paper is porous enough that the VersaMark
seeps all the way through. You’ll love the
translucent effect you get!
After embossing your image, wet the
paper, and use stamping sponges or
sponge daubers and dye ink to dab colour
on the paper. You can use Classic pads,
ink refills, or even Watercolor Wonder
Crayons. When applying colour to your
project, choose two or three colours
that work well together but are different
enough to get a good contrast. (Note:
Colours diffuse and lighten as they dry,
so if you choose two colours that are
very similar, you won’t get the contrast
you’re looking for. If you select too many
colours, you’ll end up with a muddy
appearance.) As you apply the colour, be
careful not to drag the ink across your
paper, or the paper will tear.
You can repeat the process by stamping
and embossing additional images on your
mulberry paper and dyeing again. If you
do this, dye with the lightest colour first,
and continue dyeing in progressively
darker colours. To finish, place the card
stock between sheets of copy paper,
and place a warm iron over it. As the
embossing powder melts, it sticks to the
copy paper instead of your project.
Many traditional batik patterns include
bolder images, like the image on our
Aloha card. Our Secret card utilizes a more
traditional geometric motif. However, many
patterns also include a border with intricate
designs characteristic of our line art.
Our Hawaii page features a more delicate
image and an alternate dyeing practice.
For this image, our artist used ink refills
and an Aqua Painter to colour in the
details. The embossed edges keep the ink
from running and produce a white border
around the brilliantly coloured image. Once
you remove the embossing, you’ll have a
beautiful pattern, rich colours, and a project
that’s sure to intrigue your customers!
may 2007

Aloha card
Do the Hula set; Old Olive,
Taken with Teal, and Whisper
White card stock; White
mulberry paper; Always
Artichoke, Old Olive, and Taken
with Teal Classic Stampin’
Pads; Whisper White Craft
Stampin’ Pad; VersaMark pad;
Crystal Clear Stampin’ Emboss
powder; Earth Elements ®
buttons; stamping sponges;
copy paper
Secret card
Friendship Flowers set; Dotted
background stamp; Cool
Caribbean, Pumpkin Pie, and
Whisper White card stock;
White mulberry paper; Always
Artichoke, Pumpkin Pie, and
Taken with Teal Classic Stampin’
Pads; Whisper White Craft
Stampin’ Pad; VersaMark pad;
Crystal Clear Stampin’ Emboss
powder; Clear buttons; Stampin’
Dimensionals; Crafters’ Tool Kit;
stamping sponges; copy paper;
crochet thread; sewing machine
and thread
Hawaii page
(8-1/2" x 11")
Doodle This set; Cool Caribbean,
Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Taken with
Teal, and Whisper White card stock;
White mulberry paper; Old Olive,
Pumpkin Pie, and Taken with Teal
Classic ink refills; Whisper White
Craft Stampin’ Pad; VersaMark
pad; Basic Black Stampin’ Write
journaler; Crystal Clear Stampin’
Emboss powder; White grosgrain
and White narrow organdy ribbon;
Stampin’ Dimensionals; Aqua
Painter ; Coluzzle ® Cutting System;
Crafters’ Tool Kit; Slit punch;
stamping sponges; copy paper
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stampin´
MEMORIES
inspiration
A
C
i r c l e
People love scrapbooking for a
variety of reasons. Scrapbooks
preserve memories and provide
the opportunity to share our deepest
feelings and life experiences on paper,
and with loved ones who view them.
Looking at others’ scrapbooks sparks fresh
inspiration for layouts and allows us a
peek into their lives. With circle journals,
you can record a few of your own
thoughts and be inspired by the wisdom
and creativity of others—all in one book!
Decide from the Start
Circle journals are a popular trend in
scrapbooking, and it’s simple to get
started. First, identify a group of friends
who want to participate. Depending
on geographical location, you might
physically meet together, or you may just
communicate by phone, mail, or e-mail.
Each participant chooses a theme for
her individual scrapbook and creates the
o f
initial page (or spread, depending on her
preference). The participant then rotates
her scrapbook to the next person in the
group; that person then completes a page
(or spread) for the book using the theme
the scrapbook’s owner has identified. In
turn, everyone completes a page for each
member’s book, using the person’s theme
as the springboard for their contributions.
When the circle journal is complete, all
participants receive their own finished
album full of inspiration from group
members’ life experiences. With circle
journals, everyone wins!
Keep in Mind
The circle journal process is simple and
incredibly fun, but you will want to
consider a few things before starting
your group. First, determine how many
participants you want in your group.
You probably won’t want more than 20
because the books will get too bulky and
take too long to complete. If you have
12 people in your group and pass the
journals each month, it will take a year
to complete the process. If you choose
a smaller group of 6 or 8, your books
will take less time to complete but will
contain fewer pages.
Second, decide how long each
scrapbooker will have the journal before
passing it on to the next person. If
you choose to do circle journals with a
regular scrapbooking class or club, you
can rotate journals whenever the group
meets—and show a different idea, layout,
or technique at each meeting to keep
participants inspired! Or you can pass the
journals every two to three weeks or at
another interval chosen by the group.
Third, your group will need a facilitator.
The facilitator can check in with each
participant to make sure things are going
well, answer questions, resolve concerns,
and ensure that the journals stay on track.
Offer Your Expertise
If members of your group haven’t
participated in a circle journal group
before, you can provide valuable tips.
In the beginning of each book, the
scrapbook owner should create a title
page that explains the theme for her
book. If a participant prefers specific
colours or accessories, she may list them
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here. Although each participant can
choose to share as much or as little
information as she chooses, remind
participants that the information
provided on this title page may inspire
the other scrapbookers with helpful ideas
and insights.
The author should also create a sign-in
page where participants can sign their
names and the date they received the
journal. We’ve provided a sample here
(the 15 Things page) using an image
from the Stamp of Authenticity set. Signin
pages can be simple, like the one we’ve
created, or complex.
Make It Your Business
Circle journals can easily be
incorporated into your Stampin’ Up!
business. Announce at your events that
you are starting a circle journal group,
and invite customers to sign up. You
can explain the concept to captivate
the interest of workshop guests. If you
already have a scrapbooking club that
meets regularly, introduce the circle
journal concept to club members and
see if they would like to give it a try. If
you have current customers who haven’t
started scrapbooking yet, circle journals
could provide fantastic inspiration for
them to make the jump!
To help potential participants understand
the concept, you may want to pass
a page around. Imagine if you had a
whole circle journal showcasing various
techniques or accessories! We’ve created
a chipboard page featuring options
involving our On Board pieces, such as
embossing chipboard, using chipboard
scraps, adhering Designer Series paper to
chipboard, and colouring chipboard with
acrylic paint or a Craft pad.
Involve Your Downline
You can easily create a technique circle
journal by organizing a group within
your downline. Each member chooses a
different technique or accessory and then
creates a page for every participant. Many
groups choose to make these 6" x 6" pages.
Place the pages in a 6" x 6" brag
book, so you have a book to pass
around at events to illustrate the myriad
possibilities customers can enjoy with
Stampin’ Up!’s products.
Circle journals provide a fresh, wonderful
scrapbooking option for experienced
scrapbookers and an exciting new trend for
novice scrapbookers. Start incorporating
circle journals into your business and get
the circle of inspiration going!
stampin´
MEMORIES
Point out to customers that our
new 5" x 5" On Board Art Journal
from the spring mini is the perfect
size for a circle journal. And the
Spiral punch makes it easy for
scrapbookers to add pages to their
books as necessary.
Things I Love spread (5" x 5")
Short Order Numbers set; Certainly Celery, Close to
Cocoa, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, and Very Vanilla
card stock; Certainly Celery, Close to Cocoa, Real Red, and
Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pads; Basic Black
Stampin’ Write journaler; Daisy and 3/4" and 1-3/8" Circle
punches; Bold Brights ® and Fresh Favorites I buttons;
Stampin’ Dimensionals
15 things page (5" x 5")
Short Order Alphabet and Stamp of Authenticity sets;
Certainly Celery, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, and Very
Vanilla card stock; On Board Simon Lower; Certainly
Celery, Close to Cocoa, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise
Classic Stampin’ Pads; Real Red Craft Stampin’ Pad; Basic
Black Stampin’ Write journaler; Fresh Favorites I buttons;
Taupe grosgrain ribbon; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Daisy and
Spiral punches; sanding blocks
Red page (6" x 6")
Background Sampler, Big Deal Alphabet, and Bodacious
Bouquet sets; Real Red card stock; On Board Accents;
Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad; Real Red Craft Stampin’
Pad; Bold Brights brads; Bold Brights buttons; Bold
Brights I eyelets; Crystal Clear Stampin’ Emboss powder;
Red gingham and Red grosgrain ribbon; Stampin’
Dimensionals; Crafters’ Tool Kit; 1/8" and 1-3/8" Circle and
1-3/8" Square punches; Write Me a Memory ® Journaling
Fonts CD, Volume II
Chipboard page (6" x 6")
A to Z Accents, Perennial Favorites, and
Typeset Alphabet Lower sets; Certainly
Celery, Close to Cocoa, Confetti White,
and Tempting Turquoise card stock; Sarah
Designer Series paper; Confetti White & Kraft
tag sheets; On Board Accents; Certainly
Celery and Close to Cocoa Classic Stampin’
Pads; Certainly Celery and Close to Cocoa
Craft Stampin’ Pads; Basic Black Stampin’
Write journaler; Crystal Clear Stampin’
Emboss powder; Bold Brights and Silver
brads; Fresh Favorites I buttons; linen
thread; Caramel gingham and Celery,
Taupe, and Turquoise grosgrain ribbon;
Stampin’ Dimensionals; Crafters’ Tool
Kit; 3/4" Circle and 3/4" Square punches;
sanding blocks; staples
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ACCESSORIES
HotHardware
Our
Hodgepodge
Hardware offers value,
versatility, and style.
As you browse through
magazines and wander through
craft stores, you’ll quickly see
that one of the hottest trends in card
making and scrapbooking is hardware.
Your customers want to keep up with
these trends, but they also want value
for their money. With Hodgepodge
Help your customers see the
possibilities of hardware and
encourage them to try new uses,
such as:
• Placing a dry embossed image in a
rectangle label holder
• Cutting off the sides of a square
label holder to create a frame, and
placing a photo in it
• Cutting off one edge from a
rectangle label holder to create a tag
• Placing a word or image in a buckle
• Putting a strip of Designer Series
paper through a ribbon charm
(instead of a ribbon)
• Using a photo anchor as a closure
for a card
• Using ring clips to create a closure
for a book. Fasten ring clips on the
front and back of a book and tie a
ribbon through them
Hardware, they get both. Hodgepodge
Hardware offers your customers value,
versatility, and style.
While some of your customers might
hesitate at the price, Hodgepodge
Hardware is actually a bargain at $37.95.
If your customers went to a craft store
and bought the equivalent number of
coordinated hardware pieces (138 pieces
of hardware, plus 100 matching brads),
they’d probably spend more.
For example, at a craft store, they
would pay $4–5 for a package of four
label holders. And then they’d still have
to pay for coordinating brads to use
with them, if they could even find
brads that coordinate.
When you demonstrate Hodgepodge
Hardware, be sure to explain the
convenience of getting hardware pieces
in one kit. All the hardware pieces and
brads in a kit are the same colour and
style; they’re organized neatly, and your
customers can tell at a glance if they have
enough pieces to finish their project. Not
only that, but customers can reuse the tin
after all of the hardware pieces are gone.
Hodgepodge Hardware is a tremendous
value, but its real beauty is its versatility.
Help your customers see the possibilities
of the pieces. They can adapt the pieces
however they want for their projects:
sand them, paint them, or cut off
sections to create another piece. (Use
an old pair of Craft & Rubber scissors
to cut off sections.) Customers can use
these pieces for their obvious purposes—
such as putting words in label holders
and ribbon through ribbon charms—but
they’ll find lots of other creative ways to
use this hardware as well. Your customers
are limited only by their imaginations!
Demonstrate how changing a piece of
hardware makes a difference in the final look
of a project, as shown by our Thank You
Very Much tags. Each tag is identical, with
the exception of the hardware.
If a customer wants to make a bunch
of identical cards but add an individual
touch to each, changing hardware pieces
is a simple and effective way to make
a difference.
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Hardware elements on our Thank You
Very Much tags and Sister card add
interest and dimension with little effort.
The hardware catches your eye and
provides the finishing touch.
Show your customers how to use
hardware to add style, polish, and
versatility to any project. They will be
delighted to see how fun—and easy—it
is to spice up their hand-stamped works
of art.
Sister card
Everyday Flexible Phrases and Flower Filled stamp
sets; Bashful Blue, Confetti White, and Rose Red card
stock; Bashful Blue, Basic Black, and Mellow Moss
Classic Stampin’ Pads; Apricot grosgrain ribbon; Pewter
Hodgepodge Hardware; Crafters’ Tool Kit
Thank You Very Much tags
Label Classics, Much Appreciated, and Petal Pushers stamp
sets; Always Artichoke, Rose Red, and Very Vanilla card
stock; Apricot Appeal and Bashful Blue Classic Stampin’
Pads; Light Blue gingham ribbon; Natural hemp twine;
Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware; Earth Elements & Neutrals
buttons; Crafters’ Tool Kit
What’s That Thing Called?
Have you ever been demonstrating a project and said, “Then you tie the ribbon to that swirly thing?” Or thingamabob? Or
doohicky? Believe it or not, they have real names, and this is what they’re called:
Small oval holder
(qty.4)
Big oval holder
(qty. 4)
Small ribbon charm
(qty. 8)
Oval ring clip
(qty. 10)
Shaped round clip
(qty. 10)
Shaped S clip
(qty. 10)
Big rectangle holder
(qty. 4)
Small rectangle holder
(qty. 4)
Large ribbon charm
(qty. 8)
Shaped oval clip
(qty. 10)
Triangle ring clip
(qty. 10)
Shaped square clip
(qty. 10)
Square holder
(qty. 4)
Keyhole anchor
(qty. 12)
Oval keyhole anchor
(qty. 12)
Rectangular buckle
(qty. 6)
Rectangular ribbon charm
(qty. 6)
Brads
(qty. 100)
Oval buckle
(qty. 6)
Items are pictured smaller than their actual size.
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Every year, famous designers hold
flashy fashion shows where they
unveil hot new looks. Tickets
to these events are pricey, as world
trendsetters clamour for a limited number
of front-row seats.
Palette o’ Prints Reminders
P A L E T T E
o’ prints
Spend $50, and qualify to purchase a sampler pad of
Prints Designer Series paper; host a $600 workshop,
receive the sampler free!
• Orders may be placed on a customer,
hostess, or demonstrator order.
• Customers must spend $50 to
qualify to purchase the 6" x 6"
sample pad (item # 109673/$13.50).
• Customers can purchase a Prints
sampler pad for every $50 order or
$50 increment. For example, when
a customer places a $100 order
(excluding shipping and taxes), she
qualifies to order two sampler pads.
• The pad will automatically be added
to orders over $600. You won’t need
to enter anything to make this
happen. Orders of $1,200 will receive
two sampler pads.
At Stampin’ Up!, we like to unveil our
new designs in grand style as well, but
tickets don’t cost an arm and a leg and
everyone can participate. In fact, during
May, all you (or your customers) have to
do is order $50 worth of merchandise,
and you can qualify to receive an exclusive
sneak peek sampler pad of our new Prints
Designer Series paper for only $13.50.
And if you (or any of your hostesses) hold
a $600 workshop, you receive the pad free!
This 6" x 6" Prints Designer Series
sampler is specially configured and is only
available during this promotion; in the
Fall-Winter 2007 Collection they will be
available in sheets of 12" x 12" in separate
configurations. Each sampler pad contains
48 sheets—12 sheets of each colour
(Certainly Celery, Rose Red, So Saffron,
Almost Amethyst). During your May
workshops, show your guests how they can
use the sheets in a variety of ways. We’ve
provided three samples here with excellent
ideas to showcase these papers, and you
can also put your own creativity to work as
you experiment with these papers.
May is National Scrapbooking Month, and
this promotion is a fabulous way to entice
scrapbookers to qualify for this sneak
peek of some of our new papers. “You’ll
love these papers for scrapbooking,” you can
point out to your guests. “You can use them
for layering photos, creating fun borders, or
covering chipboard accents, like I’ve done on
this Fall page.”
The promotion also appeals to
nonscrappers, so be sure to incorporate the
papers on your other workshop projects
as well. “See how quickly I used the papers
to create an eye-catching background on this
card,” you might say, as you demonstrate
the Thank You Very Much card. “I’ve
even stamped a greeting on it for the flower
centre.” The “A” box shown here makes a
fantastic favour at a party; you may even
want to download the pattern from the
Pattern Library on the Demonstrator Web
Site (Show & Tell > Pattern Library) and
make copies to give to your guests.
Make the most of the Palette o’ Prints
promotion by showcasing it during your
workshops, mentioning it during your
stamp camps and classes, and notifying
customers and hostesses through
e-mail. The chance to get their hands
on these hot new designs will get any
stamper excited!
• In addition to earning a free pad as
a hostess, hostesses may place a $50
customer order and qualify to order
a pad for $13.50.
• From April 15 through April 30,
demonstrators may preorder a Prints
sampler pad for $13.50 without
placing a $50 order.
10 may 2007

Thank You Very Much card
All-Year Cheer II and Big Blooms sets; Almost Amethyst
and Whisper White card stock; Almost Amethyst, Certainly
Celery, and So Saffron Prints Designer Series paper; Basic
Black and Rose Red Classic Stampin’ Pads; Sweet Shop
Ribbon Originals; White Circle Metal Edge tag; Stampin’
Dimensionals; 1-3/8" Circle punch
“A” box
Seeing Spots and Typeset Alphabet Lower sets; Certainly
Celery and Rose Red Prints Designer Series paper;
Certainly Celery and Rose Red Classic Stampin’ Pads; Rich
Regals ® brads; linen thread; Stampin’ Dimensionals; 1/16"
Circle punch
Fall page (12" x 12")
Chocolate Chip, Kraft, and Very Vanilla card stock;
Rose Red and So Saffron Prints Designer Series paper;
Certainly Celery and Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin’
Pads; Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write marker; On Board
Accents; Fresh Favorites II buttons; twill tape; Tag Corner
and 1/2" and 1/4" Circle punches; staples
You will receive one
sheet of each of the
following patterns in
each colour; Certainly
Celery, Rose Red, So
Saffron, and
Almost Amethyst.
Prints are shown at 50% of actual size. To view all of the colors in all of the patterns, visit the Demonstrator Web Site under Specials & Promotions.
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BUSINESS SENSE
The Training Expertise
The importance of training can’t be
overlooked in today’s world. In fact, we
often benefit from the time that others
take to develop and finesse their skills
through specific training. Whether we’re
enjoying a delicious meal cooked by a
gourmet chef or an inspiring concert
presented by a first-class performer, we
can sense someone who is well trained
and educated in their role.
At Stampin’ Up!, we are dedicated to
providing effective training that sets you
apart and makes this kind of difference.
Much of our training—especially for
a newcomer—can be found on the
Demonstrator Web Site under Training.
This section, organized in an accessible,
easy-to-follow format, makes it easy for a
new recruit to grasp what she needs to do
to achieve her goals.
Ideally, you will walk through this
section of the web site with your new
recruit, providing an overview of the
section, pointing out your favourite
pieces of information, and answering any
questions she may have. In addition, this
section offers a wonderful resource for
demonstrators who have been around
awhile but who may be looking for a way
to jump-start their businesses or promote
to the next level.
Every topic has valuable supporting
materials, including worksheets,
templates, and forms. You’ll find the
following important topics covered:
• Get organized
• Set goals
• Get bookings
• Plan workshops
• Sell and recruit
• Improve customer service
• Track sales progress
• Use technology for growth
Whether you’re just starting your business
and need someone to walk you through
step by step, or looking for a quick pickme-up
to re-ignite your enthusiasm,
you’ll find what you need in the Training
section of the Demonstrator Web Site.
www.stampinup.com 11

Increase Support
with New Reports
The new “I Want to Know” reports can help you be a better upline.
Have you ever wished you
could hire a personal assistant?
Someone to inform you when a
demonstrator in your downline goes into
pending or notify you when a downline
member is close to promoting? Well, we
can’t hire assistants for all of you, but
we’ve done the next best thing. We’ve
created six new reports to make your job
a little easier. These reports will help you
identify at a glance the downline members
who need you most, so you can prioritize
and be more efficient. While these reports
are available to every demonstrator
who has a downline, they are particularly
helpful for demonstrators with
large downlines.
You’ll find these reports on the
Demonstrator Web Site under My
Business>My Reports in the right column
under I Want to Know Reports. Some are
already available; others will be released
in the coming months. Watch for current
updates announcing the availability of
these new reports.
Who Is Not Meeting Current
Quarterly Sales Minimums
This report is updated daily but will
be most helpful during the second and
third months of the quarter. Contact
demonstrators for whom you are the
first-available upline and let them know
how much they need to submit to meet
the quarterly sales minimum. Remind
them that they can find updates on
their progress on their Key Stats on the
Demonstrator Web Site home page. Offer
tips and suggestions to help them reach
the required sales.
Who Is in Pending
This report is available only during
pending months—January, April,
July, and October—and only after
commissions are finalized by the tenth
business day of the month. Check this
report after commissions are final, and
contact pending demonstrators for
whom you are the first-available upline.
Let them know how much they need to
submit in orders to return to active status.
Offer tips on how they can reach the
required sales. During a pending month,
this report will be updated nightly, so you
can check the progress of your downline
members as they come out of pending.
Who Is Close to Promoting
This report shows you who in your
downline is close to achieving a higher
title. This includes demonstrators
who are close to promoting, as well
as demonstrators who are close
to being reinstated to a title they
previously held. Pay extra attention
to these demonstrators, and support
and encourage them as they work to
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each their next promotion. As these
demonstrators promote, your downline
leadership will increase as well, helping
you reach your next promotion.
Who Has Promoted
This report will be available after
commissions are finalized by the tenth
business day of the month. It will show
who in your downline promoted the
previous month. For example, if you
check this report after the tenth business
day in April, it will show you who
promoted during March. Recognition
is a powerful motivator. Contact each
demonstrator for whom you are the firstavailable
upline and congratulate her on
her promotion. When your downline
members see that they are valued and that
others recognize and appreciate their hard
work and accomplishments, they will
want to continue to perform successfully.
Who Is Not Meeting Title
Maintenance Requirements
This report shows who in your downline
is at risk of retitling. To maintain a
title, demonstrators must meet three
requirements: 12-month rolling sales,
first-level count, and downline leadership.
Demonstrators will only be retitled at the
end of a Stampin’ Up! year; therefore,
this report shows year-to-date sales, rather
than 12-month rolling sales, to provide
a more accurate picture of progress. Be
careful when checking this report early
in the Stampin’ Up! year because most
demonstrators will appear on this report
for the first several months. The most
crucial time for you to check out this
report is in the months leading up to
June, after demonstrators have had time
to meet their sales requirement but while
there is still time to help if they have not.
Who Has No Active Upline
between You and Her
This report lists demonstrators for whom
you are the first-available upline, not
including your direct recruits. Use this
information any time you are contacting
your downline by e-mail, phone, or mail.
Include these demonstrators in your
mailing lists, group meetings, newsletters,
and incentives.
To access any of these new reports,
visit My Business>My Reports on the
Demonstrator Web Site, and click on
the report you wish to view in the
right column under I Want to Know
Reports. You can then select what
information you want to see on the
report (see screen shot 1).
For instance, you can select which
levels of your downline you wish to
view. If you only want to view your
direct reports, click Level 1 and run
the report (see screen shot 2). It’s as
simple as that!
Check out all of these new reports and
discover how they can help you help your
downline! You can create e-mail lists;
export data to Microsoft Word, Excel, or
Internet Explorer; and more. For ideas
on how to use these reports, go to My
Business>My Reports>I Want to Know
Reports Training on the Demonstrator
Web Site.
Report Updated Access and View Months
Who Is Not Meeting Current
Quarterly Sales Minimums
Nightly*
Second month of quarter—continue
to monitor throughout quarter
February, March, May, June, August,
September, November, December
First day of pending month** January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1**
Who Is in Pending Nightly* (in a pending month) Every pending month January, April, July, October
Who Has Promoted Monthly Monthly Every month
Who Is Not Meeting Title
Maintenance Requirements
Nightly* Monthly beginning in January January, February, March, April, May, June
Who Is Close to Promoting
Who Has No Active Upline between
You and Her
Nightly*
Nightly*
Since you and your downline can promote any time during the year, access
this report any time you want to focus on promoting yourself or helping your
downline promote.
Whenever you contact your group by e-mail, mail, or phone, you’ll want to access
this report and include these downline members as well.
*Nightly: There is a blackout period from the first of the month until commissions are finalized. During the blackout period, these reports will show the previous
month's data. At all other times, these reports will show daily information for the current month. These reports are intended to give you current, relevant information;
therefore, information from previous months isn't accessible.
**Viewing the Who Is Not Meeting Current Quarterly Sales Minimums Report on the first day of a pending month will tell you who is likely to go into pending. This
information will be helpful during the time before commissions are finalized. After commissions have been finalized during a pending month, you can view the Who
Is in Pending Report to see who is actually in pending.
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WorkSmart
Learning to organize tasks and balance demands can produce a more efficient business.
If there’s one thing most demonstrators have in common,
it’s a busy schedule. Whether you’re working at a fulltime
office job, as a stay-at-home mom, or somewhere in
between, juggling a demonstratorship with the other aspects of
your life can become a challenging balancing act. In an effort to
help, we interviewed two of our demonstrators who work full
time in addition to managing their Stampin’ Up! businesses. Try
implementing their tips to help you simplify your processes and
work smarter!
Organize Your Schedule
The first key to running an efficient demonstratorship is
organization. Joan Banman Cristo, a counselor from Winnipeg,
Manitoba, starts with her calendar. “I establish dates that are
available for events,” says Joan, who also blocks out dates and
times for personal or other commitments. If you know which
dates are open for workshops or other events, keeping an orderly
schedule will be much easier.
“I always offer my events on weeknights and during the day on a
weekend,” says Katie Mahr, a manager from Madison, Wisconsin.
“To identify what times worked best, I surveyed my customers and
asked when they would most likely come. If I hold an event, I want
the maximum turnout.” Katie alternates which weeknights she
holds events, so all her customers can attend her events at least part
of the time.
In addition to scheduling time for workshops, demonstrators often
find that it helps to schedule time for phone calls and other business
matters. “On days I’m not doing a workshop, I will spend an hour
contacting my hostesses, prepping for an event, following up on new
leads, or organizing my next meeting,” says Joan. She also sets aside
time for delivering orders and dropping off hostess packets.
Katie sets aside one day a month to do banking and paperwork.
“If you do it consistently once a month, you don’t get behind,” she
observes. “An organized demonstrator is a happy demonstrator!”
Each demonstrator’s schedule is unique. Consider your needs and the
needs of your family, and schedule time accordingly for workshops,
phone calls, and other business items. When your needs are properly
considered and your schedule is organized accordingly, you will be able
to run a smoother, more efficient business.
Consolidate Prep Time
Once you know which dates are available for workshops and
events, you need time to prepare for them. Many demonstrators
find that preparing for several events at once saves time.
“I prepare for a month of workshops at a time,” says Joan.
“I prepare five projects and rotate those throughout the month.
That way, I am always ready and can restock my ‘workshop in
a box’ whenever I need to.”
In addition, Joan prepares hostess and recruiting packets in
advance and keeps them in her car. “Keep all of your basic
supplies together,” she advises. “That way, you don’t have
to worry about forgetting something at home. Once I’m
home, I simply open up my workshop in a box and insert the
consumables, repack, and I’m ready for the next event!”
Katie agrees. “I keep everything I need in two containers ready
to go, so that saves a lot of time. When I come home from work,
I’m not running around wondering where stuff is.”
To prepare a workshop in a box, pack all the things you’ll need
for your workshop in one place. Include project supplies such
as card stock, stamps, ink, adhesives, cutting instruments, and
accessories. Then add hostess and recruiting packets and any
other items you regularly use at your events. With everything
together in one place, you will be ready to go for your next event!
Time is something that no one seems to have enough of anymore—
especially not busy demonstrators! Set aside one day a month to
prepare for workshops. You will save time and energy and still have
time for yourself, your family, and other things that matter in life.
Use Stampin’ Up! Resources
Finally, it’s important to realize that Stampin’ Up! provides many
tools for you, so you don’t need to re-create the wheel. “The web
site is a huge resource,” notes Katie. “Click on everything on the
web site. Visit it, and be familiar with it. I use a lot of ideas from the
Pattern Library and Stampin’ Success.®”
You can find the Pattern Library on the Demonstrator Web
Site under Show & Tell. Stampin’ Success is posted online each
month under My Business>My Business Resources>Stampin’ Up!
Publications. Both resources provide a wealth of patterns and project
ideas for your next event.
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If you are looking for additional project ideas, Workshop Wizard
and Stampers’ Showcase on the Demonstrator Web Site are
updated regularly with dozens of samples and templates. And
don’t forget the Idea Book & Catalogue—it’s packed with timely
samples you can use as a springboard for your next creation.
Katie also finds that going to Stampin’ Up! events can be a
tremendous source of inspiration. “I connect with demonstrators
at events, and that’s important because they give you ideas.”
Demonstrators you meet at events can share project ideas through
swaps or e-mails, as well as tips for how they run their businesses.
In addition to finding workshop templates and project
samples, checking the Demonstrator Web Site
regularly for news and events can be valuable.
“Having Stampin’ Success online has helped me
get events organized in advance, so I can
be ready for things like Sell-A-Bration,”
says Joan. The web site provides
essential information about current
promotions and other helpful
news, so you always have the
newest products and information
for your customers and hostesses.
Finally, Stampin’ Up! provides resources
to help you organize your time better.
You can use Customer Manager (on the
Demonstrator Web Site under My Business)
to organize contact information for all of your
customers and hostesses, track sales, print mailing
labels, and create e-mail lists. The Demonstrator Web
Site is packed with forms and ideas to help you set and
accomplish goals.
Whether you need to better organize your contacts or find inspiration
for your next workshop, chances are that Stampin’ Up! has already
provided tools to help you get started!
Being a demonstrator can definitely add to the demands on your
time, whether your days are spent in an office or at home caring
full time for your family. Work smarter, not harder, by organizing
your schedule, consolidating your prep time, and using Stampin’
Up! resources wisely. You’ll find that balance will help you achieve
your goals and take care of the things that matter most.
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The Stamp in
Stampin’ Up!
The giddy sensation of opening
a new set of stamps is one of
the undeniable joys of being a
stamper. And when that set is designed
and manufactured by Stampin’ Up!, you
know that you own the finest rubber
stamps on the market.
Stampin’ Up!’s line of exclusive stamps
gets better with each catalogue and mini
catalogue, and our incredible selection
that customers can’t find anywhere else
keeps them coming back for more.
However, while customers are falling in
love with our original artwork, they may
overlook the other benefits of Stampin’
Up! stamps. Luckily, they have you to help
them see the additional advantages our
stamps offer.
One thing your customers will notice
when they open their new stamp set is
the premium rubber. Be sure to point out
that an abundance of rubber and foam
is used on each stamp, so the image is
raised higher from the wood block than
most craft-store rubber stamps. This is
one reason why they’ll enjoy a clean image
with Stampin’ Up! stamps; there’s less
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chance of accidentally inking the edge of
the block. The foam also provides just the
right amount of give, so the rubber that is
inked leaves a strong, distinct image.
At each workshop, you may encounter
someone new to Stampin’ Up!, so
remember to show your guests how to
mount their stamps. As you mount an
incentive stamp to give to your hostess,
consider saying, “See how I’m mounting
this stamp right at the edge of the block? It’s
easier for me to place my images right where
I want them if I mount the stamps this way.
But you might want to mount your stamp in
the centre of the block or even off to the side.
It’s entirely up to you, and when you mount
your own stamps, you can make that choice!”
When you work features and benefits
statements like these into your
demonstration, you keep customers
informed about the quality of our
rubber stamps. Features tell customers
about a product, but the benefits sell the
product, so mention both!
In addition to pointing out the features
and benefits of our stamps, you’ll want to
reinforce the value of buying stamps in
sets. Our stamp sets are designed to help
stampers create complete projects, so most
sets include both images and greetings.
Plus, the variety of images in a set makes
them useful for creating lots of different
looks for different projects.
You might say, “From our elegant vintage
sets to our cute and quirky sets, you’ll find
something for everyone—and every project—
in our Idea Book & Catalogue. And because
you order images in sets, you never have
to worry about coordinating images.
Stampin’ Up! has done it for you.”
Practise selling our stamp sets by
using features and benefits statements
in your demonstrations, and make
clear to your customers the value in
purchasing stamps from you, their
Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. These
statements will become second nature
in no time at all!
Learn more about
our exclusive rubber
stamps by reading
“Life of a Rubber
Stamp” on page 16
of your January 2007
Stampin’ Success.
For more ideas on
how to sell our
products during a
workshop, visit the
Demonstrator Web Site
under Training>My
Workshops &
Events>Workshop
Wizard>During the
Workshop>Sell in
the Workshop.
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eek a boo!
• •
How to use the Fall-Winter 2007 Preview brochure
Just the Facts
Here are important facts
and dates about the
Fall-Winter 2007 Preview
brochure.
• Preview brochures can
be sent to customers via
Mailing Selector. Make
sure to finalize your list
online by April 30. (The
earning period for the
preview brochure ended
on March 31.)
• A complementary
brochure will be mailed
to you beginning May 15.
• You will be able to
preorder products from
the brochure June 1–30.
• Preview brochures sent
via Mailing Selector
will begin mailing to
customers the first week
of June.
• You may also order the
preview brochure as a
supply item beginning
June 1 (Item # 109544 for
English and 109545 for
French, $3.75, pkg. of 8).
• You can continue to buy
the preview brochure
while supplies last after
the new catalogue is
available. Watch Current
Updates on the web
site for availability
information.
You’ve known about it for
months, and now you get to
experience for yourself what
the preview brochure can do for your
business! This terrific 12-page publication
is designed to generate excitement for the
new catalogue. And once you see it,
you’ll understand the appeal it will have
for customers.
If you’re wondering what makes this
publication so exciting, we have one
response: let us count the ways!
One: Sets Plus More
In the past, we’ve offered demonstrators a
sneak peek at some of our stamp sets. The
preview brochure is based on a similar
principle, but instead of previewing only
stamp sets, you and your customers will
see stamp sets plus a selection of our
wonderful new accessories, including
the six new colours that make up our In
Color palette.
Two: Sizing It Up
The brochure’s size makes it easy to
distribute during workshops or mail to
customers (only 75 cents through Mailing
Selector). Use the preview brochure as
your calling card during the weeks before
the new catalogue is unveiled to fuel the
fire of anticipation. People whom you
give it to can tuck it in a purse or planner
and look through it whenever time
permits.
Three: No Need to Wait
You’ll be able to preorder select items in
the brochure! The preorder opportunity
offers multiple advantages to your
business. It means you’ll have time to
preorder stamp sets and accessories
and have them ready to demonstrate at
workshops by July 2, the date the new
catalogue becomes effective. No need
to wait until after the new catalogue is
available. You’ll get your hands on the
products early, which means you’ll be in a
better position to be an expert, spotlight
hot stuff, and get your business off to a
new start!
Four: Hands-On Enthusiasm
Although customers will not be able to
order the products, once they see you
demonstrating them, they’ll be eager to
book a workshop and place an order.
Give your customers a chance to use as
many of the new sets and accessories
as possible through Make & Takes and
project demonstrations.
Five: Pick Up the Phone
The preview brochure is a prime
opportunity to make contact with your
customers. Send it to past customers
and hostesses, and then follow up with
a phone call to introduce the idea of
the preview brochure. Talk about your
favourite products—especially any you’ve
had a chance to use—and invite loyal
Stampin’ Up! fans to enjoy these new
products themselves
These are only a handful of the reasons
you’ll fall in love with the preview
brochure; we’re certain you’ll find
even more as you take advantage of this
exciting new publication that’s sure
to make customers clamour for the
new catalogue!
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I N T H E S PoT L I G H T
Jennifer Tinline • Instructor • Burlington, Ontario
Start date:
May 2003
Monthly sales:
$3,600
Monthly workshops:
7-9
Family: Husband, Tom;
sons Cass (10) and
Duncan (5)
Jennifer Tinline has built a successful business through
goal setting and paying effective one-on-one attention
to customers and hostesses. Shortly after signing up as a
demonstrator, Jennifer went back to work following her
maternity leave. “I wanted to stay home with my kids. So I
figured out how much income I needed, and I set goals.”
The first change Jennifer had to make was to hold enough
workshops. “I made sure I got two bookings at every
workshop,” she shares. “I believe booking statements and fun
workshops are the key to consistent bookings.” In
addition, Jennifer always invites customers to book
a workshop when they place orders. As a result, her
calendar is usually full two months in advance.
Once a customer places an order or books a
workshop, Jennifer’s superior customer service
shines through—and keeps her business growing!
She contacts hostesses by phone a couple times
before their workshops to encourage them to
overinvite, to find out guest count, and to ask
about the workshop setup. She maintains regular
contact with customers through e-newsletters packed with
information about current promotions and events, links
to her web site, and stamping tips. “I go the extra mile for
customer service,” she says. “If someone needs something, I
make sure I deliver it as quickly as possible.
“Stamping used to be my private hobby,” she concludes.
“Now I get to share it with people. All my friends are
stampers now, and I wonder why I waited so long to tell
them about it.”
Maureen McGrail • Instructor • Dover Centre, Ontario
Start date:
April 2002
Monthly sales:
$3,400
Monthly workshops:
6-8
Family: husband, Pat;
daughters Meghan (17)
and Shannon (10); sons
Ethan (14) and Cullen (12)
During her five years as a demonstrator, Maureen McGrail’s
business has gone through different stages. “I made it my
mission to go anywhere for a workshop the first year,” she
says. “That year was about building business.”
Her second year Maureen still focused on sales, but her
calendar became more full and she also began to recruit.
“I could honestly say that I needed someone in an
area to be a demonstrator,” Maureen explains. As
her business grew, her next step was to simplify. “I
had to start doing the same workshop repeatedly,”
she says. “Streamlining became critical.” Now
Maureen runs a balanced business, and she focuses
on building camaraderie in her downline and
coaching recruits one-on-one.
Because of her experience, Maureen has sage tips
to share. “I just assume people will want to book
a workshop. I’ll e-mail someone and tell them I’m
filling my calendar and want to give my best customers and
hostesses the first opportunity. I offer two dates, and they
almost always want to host a workshop.”
Finally, Maureen recommends perseverance. “Slumps come to
all of us, even to the best. Have the courage to get yourself out
of it, and know you’re not the only person to get in a slump.”
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art show
Cooking up a masterpiece
This tasty-looking, multilayer
cake looks good enough to eat,
but your party guests will find
more than flavour inside each piece! In
fact, the ingredients for this magnificent
cake include card stock, ink, and ribbon,
instead of flour, sugar, and eggs. And
depending on what you hide inside each
piece, the party favour your guests take
home may not even contain any calories!
Keep in mind that you can adapt this
cake to any occasion by substituting
a different colour palette and using a
different stamp set. You can also adjust
the size of the cake by adding or taking
away layers. You’ll find a complete list of
Stampin’ Supplies for this cake, as well as
a pattern for each cake piece and step-bystep
instructions for cooking up this handstamped
creation, on the Demonstrator
Web Site under My Business>My
Business Resources>Stampin’ Up!
Publications>Stampin’ Success>2007>May.
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for your information
FYI
Shuffling for Recruits
Just a reminder about this months’
recruiting promotion—from April 1
through May 31, new recruits and the
demonstrators who recruited them will
receive hostess stamp sets from the new
Fall-Winter 2007 Collection absolutely
free. In addition, the top recruiter in each
province will receive an iPod Shuffle®.
New recruits will automatically receive
the All About Occasions Hostess Bundle
(includes a four piece stamp set and
two jumbo wheels) and In the Spotlight
stamp set, which will be shipped with
their starter kits. As the recruiting
demonstrator, you get to choose a hostess
set for every recruit you sign up. You’ll
be able to choose from any hostess set
available in the new catalogue (excluding
the Level 3 Simply Scrappin’ kit), and
you can redeem these sets after the
commission run in June.
To view these sets—and find out complete
details about this exciting opportunity
to receive free hostess-only sets—visit
the Demonstrator Web Site under
Specials & Promotions.
Sell-A-Bration Redemption
Now is the time to order the free products
you earned during Sell-A-Bration; you
can place your order any time through
May 15. If you are waiting to make your
decision after you see which sets will be
retiring this year, you’ll find the list
posted on the Demonstrator Web Site on
May 1. Also, as you decide which sets to
order, remember that you can order sets
from the Spring Mini Catalogue!
For more information, including the
tables that show what you can earn
based on your sales and recruiting during
the Sell-A-Bration period, visit the
Demonstrator Web Site under Specials
& Promotions>Sell-A-Bration
Redemption Details.
Ready Set Start Newsletters
Posted Online
We are currently in the process of
evaluating our training resources,
including the Ready Set Start
newsletters, to ensure that we offer our
new demonstrators the right information
at the right time.
As a result, we will no longer mail
copies of the Ready Set Start newsletters
to new demonstrators. Instead, the
newsletters will be available on the
Demonstrator Web Site under the New
Demonstrator Corner (Training>
New Demonstrator Corner).
The Canadian Office
Is Moving!
The Calgary office is moving to a new
location this summer. Unfortunately,
our new office will not be ready by the
time we have to move from our current
location, so we will be moving twice
over the next few months! We don’t want
anything to get lost in the shuffle, so here
are some details you’ll want to remember.
Our phone number (403-291-4585) and
fax number (403-291-4588) will always
remain the same.
Our mailing address will not change
until we move into our final office; we’ll
let you know when we have settled in.
We have arranged to have all of our mail
forwarded to our interim office. To make
sure that your new-recruit paperwork,
exchanges, and corrections do not get lost,
please include the Calgary office phone
number at the bottom of our address on
all packages.
Stampin’ Up! Canada
110, 3636 - 23rd Street NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 8Z5
(403) 291-4585
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workshop
WOW
The Look of
leather & suede
Any time you can show your guests a quick way to add class
to their projects, you’ll catch their eye. This workshop wow
does exactly that. Leather or suede is a stylish addition to any
project, and with the swipe of an ink pad or the dab of a sponge, your
guests will be able to add either of these first-class looks to their projects.
To create the suede accent, choose three colours; we’ve selected Close to
Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, and More Mustard Craft ink for this accent.
Completely ink the On Board “d” with Close to Cocoa, using the directto-paper
technique, then allow the accent to dry. Follow up by applying
Creamy Caramel ink randomly on the accent, again using the direct-topaper
technique. Don’t worry about entirely covering the letter; in fact,
it’s the uneven application of ink, with some light areas and some dark
areas, that creates the suede look. Finally, repeat the same step with More
Mustard ink.
Clearly, if you’ve got to allow time for the accent to dry between each
application of ink, you won’t be able to demonstrate this from beginning
to end at your workshop. Instead, you may want to show a chipboard
accent at the three different stages of inking, so your customers can see
the evolution, but they don’t have to wait for the drying process.
Creating the leather look is similar, but
instead of using the direct-to-paper
technique, you apply the inks to the accent
with a stamping sponge. Again, don’t worry
about making sure the ink completely covers
all of the accent; the uneven application of
ink is what mimics the leather look.
Rely on this wow at your next workshop, and
show your guests that the look of leather—or
suede—can be part of their next project with
a simple swipe or wipe.
You’re Invited card
Amazing to Zany and Ladybuds sets; Bashful Blue, More
Mustard, Naturals Ivory, and Old Olive card stock; Four Seasons
Designer Series paper; Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin’ Pad;
Spring Moss grosgrain ribbon; Earth Elements brads
may
contest categories
wow! art file
projects with punch
Samples made using our
exclusive punches
march
contest winners
wow! art file
Heather Neidig
Delta, British Columbia
A BREATH OF SPRING
Susan Farrant
Vancouver, British Columbia
monthly contest deadlines
• Contests run for a single month at a time, with the deadline falling
on the 15th. This May Contest runs April 16–May 15.
• Entries for the May Contest must be received in our office on or
before May 15, 2007.
• Please pack all entries carefully and label the box or envelope with
the contest month and category. (See address below.) Contest
entries will not be returned.
monthly contest rules and information
• Winning projects often share the following features: They use only
one set along with a greeting set, plus backgrounds, borders, or
frames. Use of the Journaling Fonts CDs is limited to journaling
only (not titles). Scrapbook pages include photos and journaling.
• Include a list of Stampin’ Supplies used to make your entry:
Specify stamp set or wheel names; the types and colours of papers,
card stock, markers, pens, pads; and any accessories or tools used.
Stamps and accessories used must be in the current catalogue.
Give clear directions, if necessary. Also write your name,
demonstrator number, the category you are entering, and the
month of the contest. Write this information directly on the back of
the card or item, if possible.
• All scrapbook layouts must contain photos. When submitting photos
of you or members of your immediate family, you grant Stampin’ Up!
the right to publish those photos. However, if you’d like to submit
a project with photos of individuals other than immediate family
members, please have all main subjects in the photo fill out a photo
waiver form, which can be found on the Demonstrator Web Site
under Business Tools > Business Aids. Make sure those photo waivers
are included with any projects you submit to Stampin’ Up! Do not
send photos taken by professional photographers unless you have
obtained a release of the copyright in writing. Please include that
release with your submission.
• Mail to: Stampin’ Up! Contest: Canada
12907 South 3600 West
Riverton, UT 84065
USA
• Submission of artwork to Stampin’ Up! constitutes agreement
with Stampin’ Up!’s payment policy and acknowledgment that the
artwork becomes the property of Stampin’ Up! to be used by the
company as desired.
• Submit as many entries as you wish. Do not submit projects made
with patterns or images known to be copyrighted. Contest winners
may select any three stamp sets (excluding hostess sets) from the
current catalogue and/or mini catalogue. (Demonstrator Support
will call winners and take their free stamp orders within 10 business
days of publication date.)
• Stampin’ Up! cannot answer inquiries about whether or not contest
entries arrived in the office. If proof of delivery is needed, please
send by registered mail or a similar option.
Suede Look (top)
Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, and More Mustard Craft
Stampin’ Pads
Leather Look (bottom)
Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, More Mustard,
and Old Olive Craft Stampin’ Pads
22 may 2007
Stampin’ Success ® is published jointly through a cooperative effort of Stampin’ Up!, Inc., a Utah USA
corporation, and Stampin’ Up! Canada, ULC, a Nova Scotia unlimited liability company.

please note
If you try to submit your orders or new recruit
Starter Kit Order Forms on the last day of a
commission, incentive, or sales period, you risk not
getting your order in before the deadline due to
heavy order volumes.
All materials that are mailed in to Stampin’ Up!, such
as kit orders, contest entries, etc., must be received
in the office by the date specified. Please plan
accordingly and send this date-sensitive material
several days earlier than the deadline given or use a
delivery service with a guaranteed delivery date.
policy updates on
the demonstrator web site
Check out your 2006–2007 Demonstrator Manual
online if you have any questions about running
your Stampin’ Up! business. It can be found under
My Business>My Business Resources>Stampin’ Up!
Publications>Demonstrator Manual.
supply write-ins
For an updated supply list, please see the
Demonstrator Web Site under My Business>My
Business Resources. This supply list is updated
whenever a new supply product is offered.
catalogue corrections
See the Demonstrator Web Site for any catalogue
corrections on the 2006–2007 Idea Book & Catalogue.
Make a note of these corrections in your catalogues.
dates to remember
April 1—30
April 1—May 31
April 30
May 1—May 31
May 1
May 28 (Memorial Day)
May 31
June 29
July 2 (Canada Day)
July 4 (Independence Day)
July 31
catalogue dates
March 1—July 1
April 1—30
April 1—June 30
June 1—30
July 2—January 1
Say It with Stamps promotion
Share What You Love promotion
BUSINESS
Last business day of the month; last day of pending
Palette o’ Prints promotion
Retiring stamp sets list posted online
Stampin’ Up! Riverton offices closed
Last business day of the month
Last business day of the month; last day of Stampin’ Up! year;
last day to place orders to count toward this quarter’s Consistency
Counts promotion
Stampin’ Up! Canada offices closed
Stampin’ Up! Riverton offices closed
Last business day of the month; last day of pending
Spring Mini Catalogue sales period
Fall/Winter 2007 Preview brochure Mailing Selector period
Holiday Mini Collection performance period
Fall/Winter 2007 Preview brochure pre-order period, Holiday Mini
Collection Mailing Selector period
Fall/Winter 2007 Collection sales period
ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE
105527 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Holder $9.95
105526 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Holder Dividers $7.50
105528 12 x 12 Paper Holder $11.50
105529 12 x 12 Paper Holder Dividers $8.50
catalogue write-ins
ITEM# DESCRIPTION PRICE
107886 CRANBERRY CRISP GROSGRAIN RIBBON $10.95
107884 TRUE THYME GROSGRAIN RIBBON $10.95
107885 VINTAGE VIOLET GROSGRAIN RIBBON $10.95
event dates
April 13
April 13, 14
April 14—22
April 20
April 20, 21
April 27, 28
July 25—28
July 30—August 2
Salt Lake City, UT Opportunity Night
Salt Lake City, UT Regionals
Cruise 2007 (Panama)
Virginia Beach, VA Opportunity Night
Virginia Beach, VA Regionals
Vancouver, BC Regionals
Convention 2007: Session One (Denver, Colorado)
Convention 2007: Session Two (Denver, Colorado)
(registration for both sessions begins May 9)
Limited Copy Permission
Stampin’ Up! ® publications and original art work are trademark
and copyright protected. Nevertheless, Stampin’ Up! hereby grants
permission to active demonstrators of the company to copy pages of
Stampin’ Success ® Canada or the Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Web Site
for personal use (such as copying revised policy statements from the
Demonstrator Manual or enlarging patterns); for training purposes
(for Stampin’ Up! recruits only); and for business purposes (as in the
distribution of sales promotion flyers). Pages may not be copied for
distribution to customers or others without specific permission.
© 2007 Stampin’ Up! Canada All rights reserved.
Send Contest Entries to:
Contest: Canada
Stampin’ Up!
12907 South 3600 West
Riverton, UT 84065
USA
Send Written Correspondence to:
Stampin’ Up!
P.O. Box 550
Riverton, UT 84065-0550
USA
Send Canadian Starter Kit Orders, Tax-Exempt Orders,
Written Correspondence, and Exchange Orders to:
Stampin’ Up! Canada ULC
Suite 110
3636–23 rd Street N.E.
Calgary, AB T2E 8Z5
Canada
contact information
(800) stamp up
Demonstrator Support and
Phone Orders
(MC, Visa, Discover,
Electronic Funds Transfer)
7:00 am–7:00 Pm (MT) M–F
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Correspondence Fax
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Stampin’ Up! Web Site Address
ds@stampinup.com
Demonstrator Support
E-Mail Address
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12907 9350 South 150 3600 East West
Riverton, Fifth Floor UT 84065
Sandy, UT 84070
If you thought you
had big dreams now,
wait until after Convention 2007!
With classes, presentations, and
activities designed to help you turn your
dreams into reality, this is one event
you definitely won’t want to miss!
Find out all about convention by visiting
the Demonstrator Web Site under
Events on April 16, and plan to register
beginning May 9.