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Need Some Extra Cash? Consider Joining Stampin Up!

Can you use an extra $300 or more a month?  Need to pay off some of those nagging bills? 

Why not consider joining my team and becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? 

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

Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that?  Plus, from July 15 - August 31, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85!

The special, limited-time $85 Mini Starter Kit contains many of the items you need to get started in your new business, including

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

**All products may be substituted for like items; see Mini Starter Kit order form for details.

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

The Standard Starter Kit includes 

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

**All products may be substituted for like items; see  the Standard Starter Kit order form for details.

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

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

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

So what are you waiting for? Contact me TODAY to join the Stampin' Up! family!  You'll be glad you did!

Be among the first 10 to sign up and get a very special gift from me!

The RemARKable Blog Tour - And the Winners are...

Listen for it.  Do you hear the drumroll?

Are you one of the lucky folks who sent in their Blog Tour Report and the Scavenger Hunt?  If so, are you ready to see who won?

Well, here they are - the Winners!

The $50 Grand Prize Winner is Sondra Branson!  Congratulations Sondra!

Next is the winner for the Scavenger Hunt and the winner for my blog is Diane Beatley!  Woo hoo Diane!

Thank you all for taking the time to take the RemARKable New Catalog Tour.  We hope you stop by our blogs often.  Stay tuned for another round in September.  It's sure to be a fun one!

Now I'm off to get ready for my technique club on Thursday night.  Want to join us?  Let me know! 

Until next time,

Jeannette Swain

Woo hoo! Stampin Up's Deal of the Week!

Deal of the Week: Big Shot Doctor's Bag

You'll feel like a BIG SHOT carrying around the Big Shot Doctor's bag! July 6-12, get the Big Shot Doctor's Bag for $49.99. That's nearly 30% off the regular price of $69.95! Throughout July, be sure to check my web site every Monday for the week's new deal. Want to know how to get an even cheaper deal?  Sign up to be on my team and you can get it for only $39.99 when you purchase it yourself!  WOW!  When you become a Stampin Up demonstrator, you save 20% off of your orders and when you place your very first order of $150 or more, you get an additional 10% off!  So what does that mean for you?  It means that you could get this great Big Shot bag for only $34.99!  Are you excited yet??? For more info on how to join my team or to purchase this fantastic bag, contact me today.  You'll be glad you did! Lovin the Big Shot stuff, Jeannette Swain www.StampsNWhatnot.com

Day Five of the RemARKable Blog Tour Featuring NEW Stampin' Up! Sets

Greetings Everyone!

Here we are - day 5.  I can't tell you how much fun this has been!  While I usually stamp almost everyday, I don't usually post my creations.  I know, shame on me, but I've got to have some surprises for my club members and customers.   Wouldn't be as much fun for them if they saw everything don't ya agree?  I like to tease them a bit (wink!)

Todays card again uses the level 3 hostess set Kind and Caring Thoughts.  I's such a beautiful set that I'm sure to be using quite a bit this year.  Great sentiments and lovely floral images in this set!

All products used are Stampin Up

Stamp Set:  Kind and Caring Thoughts #115324, hostess level 3, pg. 16

Inks:  Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay

Cardstock:  Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Gray

Accessories:  Stampin Write Markers, Sponge Daubers, Large Oval Punch, Polka Dot Razzleberry Ribbon

Until next time,

Happy Stamping!

Jeannette Swain

(Stop #17 - next stop is Dawn's blog)

Day 4 of the RemARKable Blog Tour Featuring NEW Stampin' Up! Sets

 In honor of the 4th of July, I'm posting this card today.  I've always loved this holiday - time spent with family and friends, picnics, cookouts and especially the fireworks!

I hope you're enjoying this blog hop and that you'll come back tomorrow to see what the next card is :o)

Make sure to fill out the Blog Tour Report and Scavenger Hunt.  There are great prizes to be had!  Just fill them both out and return them to me at StampsNWhatnot@aol.com.  Have fun!

 

All products used are Stampin Up

Stamp Sets:  Neighborhood Wheel #109685, $8.50, pg. 84; Kind and Caring Thoughts #115324, Hostess level 3, pg. 16; Fundamental Phrases #114968, $37.95, pg. 138

Ink:  Basic Black, Brilliant Blue, Real Red, Yo Yo Yellow

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Brilliant Blue, Basic Black

Accessories:  Stampin Pastels, Sponge Daubers, Brad, Bone Bolder, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack

Tip:  To get the curved salutation, use your bone folder to bend the paper.  Do this by running it along the top and bottom of the paper to give it a curve.  (This relaxes the fibers.) Then adhere with adhesive only where it touches the paper. 

Happy Fourth of July Everyone!

Jeannette Swain

This is blog stop #17.  Now hop on over to Dawn's blog.

Day Three of the Remarkable Blog Tour Featuring New Stampin' Up! Sets

 Okay, so here we are - day 3.  Have you filled out the Blog Tour Report and Scavenger Hunt yet?  If not, do it and send it back so that you can be entered to win!  See details 2 posts below.

Congrats to Carol Hartline and Michele Turner!  They were first to turn in the Blog Report and Scavenger hunt (respectively).  They're both entered into the drawing, and they will both receive a gift of Stampin Up product for being first!  Woo hoo!  How great is that!?!

For today's post, I chose Autumn Days and although we are quite a bit away from the Fall season, I love it.  Stampin' Up! has a winner with this set.  The images are very versitile. I chose the pheasant as the main image for my card.  I think it makes a great card for a man or woman.

I also used my favorite all time set which is "Lovely as a Tree".  I think I've used it more than any other stamp set that I own.  It makes an excellent background or is great when it's used alone.  Check thru my posts and you'll see what I mean.

All products used are Stampin' Up!

Stamp Sets:  Autumn Days #115452, $23.95, pg. 92; Lovely as a Tree #115026, $27.95, pg. 110; Teeny Tiny Wishes #115370, $36.95, pg. 145

Inks:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke

Cardstock:  Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss, Very Vanilla, To the Nines DSP

Accessories:  Oval Punches, Scallop Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, The Big Shot, Frame Oval Scallop Bigz Die.

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you enjoyed our moment together.  Feel free to post a comment :o)

This is blog stop #17.  Next stop, Dawn's blog. 

Have fun!

Day Two of the New Stampin' Up! Catalog Blog Tour

Greetings All!

Today, I want to share a uber fun stamp set by Stampin Up called Lots of Bots.  When we got to see it on our sneak peek on the Stampin Up Demonstrator Website*, prior to the New Stampin Up Catalog release, I couldn't resist!  This set is versitle for everyone, both young and old.  I understand that my cousin had a run in with her arm.  This is the perfect card to send her!  LOL  It just cracks me up!  Hope you enjoy it too!

All products used are Stampin Up

Stamp Set:  Lots of Bots #152393, $19.95, pg.82

Ink:  Jet Black Stazon, Sahara Sand

Cardstock:  Not Quite Navy, Real Red Textured Cardstock, Sahara Sand, Watercolor Paper

Accessories:  Aquapainter, Stampin Write Markers

Have you filled out the Blog Tour report and the Scavenger Hunt yet?  Make sure you do so you can be entered to win great prizes!

*Getting to see new stamp previews is just one of the many great things about being a Stampin Up demonstrator!  Now is a great time to join my team, especially with the Mini Starter Kit special that is going on right now.  It's only $85.  Wow!  If you would like more info, please contact me.  I'd love to have you join us!

See you tomorrow!

Jeannette Swain

(Stop #17 - next stop is Dawn's blog)

Announcing the RemARKable Blog Tour Featuring NEW Stampin' Up! Sets

TODAY IS THE DAY!  TAKE TIME TO:

1. Download the Blog Tour Report, fill it out and send it to me for your chance to win $50 Stampin’ UP! Gift certificate

2. Download the 2009/2010 Catalog Scavenger Hunt (Super fun!) for chances to Win Stampin’ UP! product.  Details for submitting the form are on it - Check Back July 8^th to see if your name is posted as a WINNER!!! 

3. VISIT each of the blogs listed to the right. See what we've got to show you

u4. Consider joining my team and the rest of the RemARKables - Now is the time, especially with the Mini Kit at only $85.  WOW!  Details can be found on the right column of this blog. 

 

5. Check back each day of the tour – we will be posting new samples to tempt, tease, teach and take you on a tour of the new catalog! FUN! FUN! FUN!

6. Make sure you own a copy of the 2009/2010 catalog – if you don’t have one – ask me for one today at StampsNWhatnot@aol.com

PACK YOUR BAGS, GRAB YOUR CATALOG, GRAB A PENCIL and YOUR POST-It notes & let’s start the tour!!

Here's what I've got to show you today: 

  

 All products used are Stampin' Up!

Stamp Sets:  Animal Stories #116716, $15.95, pg.88

Inks:  Chocolate Chip Classic Pad

Paper:  Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Tall Tales DSP

Accessories:  Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, 1/8 punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Stampin Write Markers

 

 

Make sure to check back tomorrow.  I'll have something else for you to see!

Until then,

Happy Stampin!

Jeannette Swain

(Stop #17 - now hop on over to Dawn's blog)

Stampin' Up! On Sale!

* SALE * SALE * SALE * SALE *

The Great American Scrapbooking Convention is this weekend at the Dulles Expo Center. To join in the celebration, I'm offering 10%* off your Stampin Up! orders that you place with me for the 2 days that the show is going on (Friday and Saturday). I'll place the order on Sunday morning June 28. All orders over $50 will receive the new 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog. Woo hoo!

You can see the online catalogs on the left hand side of my blog. If you place your order online, I'll refund you the difference. Otherwise, give me a call at 703.272.7383. (Make sure to leave a message if I'm not home and I'll get back to you) or email me.

*shipping and tax apply

Happy Shopping!

Jeannette Swain

Some Prices Changing Starting July 1st in the New Stampin' Up! Catalog

Wanted to give you a heads up that there are some price changes coming with the new Stampin' Up! Catalog that goes live on July 1st.  If you want to save a bit on these sets, order them now via my Stampin' Up website, shoot me an email, or give me a shout at 703.272.7383. 

GOING UP..

- Batty for You Set, on page 2 of Dormant List, going up in price by $1.00

- Many Merry Messages, on page 4 of Dormant List, going up in price by $1.00

- Punch Pals, on page 4 of Dormant List, going up in price by $1.00

- Big on Christmas, on page 2 of Dormant List, going up in price by $1.00

- Jolliest Time of the Year, on page 4 of Dormant List, going up in price by $1.00

- Fun & Fast Notes, page 54, going up in price by $1.00

- Bugs & Kisses, page 2 of Dormant List, going up in price by $1.00

- Garden Whimsy, page 89, going up in price by $1.00

- Jumbo Outline Alphabet, page 144, going up in price by $1.00

- Schoolbook Serif Alphabet, page 145, going up in price by $1.00

- Contempo Alphabet, page 144, going up in price by $1.00

- Lovely Letters Alphabet, page 148, going up in price by $1.00

- Wild West Alphabet, page 148, going up in price by $1.00

- Please come, going up by $1.00

- Little Leaves Sizzlits Die, page 200, going up in price by $.55

- Movers & Shapers Curly Label Bigz XL Die, page 195, going up in price by $3.00 (Trust me, you're gonna want this!)

GOING DOWN

  - Ribbon Originals now $9.95 for the same yardage

 

Happy Shopping!

Jeannette Swain

Super Fun Trifold Card Featuring "Just Beachy" by Stampin Up

Here is a card that I made and had a really good time with using a great technique.  Faux woodgrain is what I'll be teaching to my Technique Club and one of the things I'll be demonstrating at my New Catalog Kickoff on July 18th.  Want to join the Club or come to the Kickoff?  Just shoot me an email.  Would love to have you join us!

Please note that the Stampin' Up! set "Just Beachy" is only available thru June 30th, 2009 so if you want it, order it today!

Here's the card closed:

  Stamp Sets:  Just Beachy #113796, pg 14 of the Occasions Mini, $25.95, Very Punny (retired)

  Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Breezy Bahama (new IN Color!), Taken with Teal, Sahara Sand

  Inks:  More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Stazon Jet Black

  Accessories:  Brads, Stampin' Up! Circle Scissor Plus, Paper Trimmer, Scallop Border Punch, Stampin' Write Markers, Mat Pack, Tool Kit, Hemp, Tag Punches, Dimensionals

Now here it is open:

Here are a couple of closeups for you: