More Value with our Class Planning Service for Stampin’ Up!(r) demonstrators
ByAt Class in a Flash we strive for affordable prices with superior service. That’s why we have been transitioning to a new email provider and shopping cart. Although our deliver rate is at 96%, we are always willing to improve our service to you our valued customers and subscribers. We would love to have you join our **NEW** subscriber list at our Class in a Flash Home Page.
Top 3 reasons to subscribe to our *NEW* Class in a Flash subscriber list.
- We have a new complimentary Class in a Flash Trial Offer with new features
- Monthly drawings will be selected from the new subscriber list
- We will be sharing your #1 requested tip in our next Tip of the Month mailing. You don’t want to miss this one!
We have added even more value to Class in a Flash by incorporating exclusive features found only with our service! First, we are now producing animated graphics for you! That means you can advertise your whole class in one project in your DBWS gallery, website or blog. Animated graphics are similar to a slide show with several pictures being presented automatically. You’ll be able to better promote your classes, look super high-tech-cool and the best part is you don’t have to do anything more than it takes to add a regular photo to your creative projects on your DBWS! Directions can be found on our Class in a Flash tips page at http://tips.classinaflash.com.
Second, we have created PDF files that you can add your contact information to. The Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format created by Adobe Systems. It is read by almost every computer. We have included updateable fields in some of our PDF documents for you to add your contact information to. Just open, add your personalized information, save or print and send to your customers.
We look forward to seeing you on our new email system! Please leave us a comment below and tell us how we are doing. We love hearing from you!
84 Comments
September 22nd, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Hi!
I am just replying to your FAQ’s section, to let you know that I am in Canada & YES, I would LOVE to see you do this service in Canadian currency, this is so great, thanks for this service!
October 12th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Thank you so much for adding the Canadian Project Cost!!! I love the fact that it is all there for me now … kinda lazy in that respect!
I’m really excited to offer this class!!!
Your services are sooo worth it!!!
Great job, ladies!!!
October 16th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Canadian pricing would be excellent.
October 16th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
The new features are appreciated. I just haven’t had time to use any of the classes so far. Thanks.
October 16th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Thanks! I had not checked out the blog before. Very nice. For some reason I had missed this feature.
October 16th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Hello Debbie
I love your GIF and the ability to add my contact information. I love the features you have enabled. Good Work! Now I have to figure out how to add the GIF to my SU DWS website. Thanks for everything.
Sandra
October 16th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
I am one of your biggest fans! I use the animated GIF files, the alternative project pictures (love it, love it) and the PDF to add my personal data. I have used the blog info too.
Thanks for everything you do!!!
October 17th, 2008 at 7:28 am
I love all the new goodies and use most of them you guys rock thanks so much for everything you do.
October 17th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Hello Ladies,
First of all, a HUGE thank you for the wonderful class you have provided with the SU kit, I love using these kits so was so happy to see them. I have just finished making my set and it was truly so much fun and I know my customers will truly love it. Getting 15 different cards made at one class is wonderful, plus the gorgeous bag and page.
So again, thanks again for all your hard work, you have truly outdone yourselves on this one. Love, love it. I am soooo happy that I signed up for your monthly projects.
October 17th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Girls–thank you for all your awesome work. I know it takes a lot of time, organization and committment to bring these great ideas/classes/projects/advertising, etc, to all of us. I truly appreciate it and you do a fantastic job. I am so grateful for you all. Please, keep up the good work and wonderful projects! Judy
October 18th, 2008 at 2:42 am
I use the PDF. It’s great!!!
October 19th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
This is my first month for getting your kit. I am a little overwhelmed right now and trying to figure out what I am looking at. Pictures are always great. I like the PDF files that can be used as flyers, if that is what you are saying is new. Other than that I am not sure how to respond just yet. Thanks for all the work you do!!
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:17 pm
It looks like the Animated Gif is a hit. If you haven’t already tried using the animated gif – give it a try! You can find the detailed instructions with our other tips at http://tips.classinaflash.com
Thanks Everyone!
October 23rd, 2008 at 8:44 am
I did receive the I Wish CIAF and actually made the projects over the weekend. Here’s a big WOW!!!
I can’t believe how easy the two of you are making it for me to step up my classes with new & exciting projects! I love everything about the complete package; step-by-step instructions, supply list, costing the class, etc. After completing the projects, I sent out a Constant Contact flyer for this class on Monday and already have 2 people signed up and paid for….whoo…hoo! It was so very fun and easy to complete the projects! My customers are going to love the fresh ideas I will be incoporating into my class scheduling using CIAF.
Thank you so very much for helping me put excitement back into my business!
Susan
October 24th, 2008 at 6:13 am
I DO love the Canadian pricing!! YES!! Thank you! And so will my customers.
October 27th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Your class in a flash is just great! I love it and can’t wait to get the next one. It is well worth the money. Saves time, and is a great tool for anyone that wants to do classes but does not have the time to sit down and figure out what to do. The projects are wonderful!
October 30th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
This looks great. I tried the free sample and it was easy to recreate the cards. It’s a great class and I look forward to future projects.
October 31st, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Debbie and Amy!
I love the “I Wish” CIAF. It really was quick and easy to prepare and then to share. My stampers are ooooohing and ahhhhing at it, especially the gift bag! You two are amazing. I’m sending my new downline to you for her own goodies. Her name is Linda.
Keep ‘em coming and thank you so so much! And come on November 10th!
~Blythe
October 31st, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Thanks a bunch for all the great ideas! you guys rock!
November 3rd, 2008 at 9:24 pm
I just signed up for your classes. I am from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada and would love to an only “Canadian version” is possible.
November 6th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I would like CIAF in the following version: Canadian
November 7th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
THIS LOOKS FANTASTIC!!! THANKS!! CAN’T WAIT TO GET STARTED!!! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR TIME THAT YOU HAVE PUT INTO THIS!!!
November 10th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Oh my Ladies, you have outdone yourselves again. This is just adorable. I have had that set and haven’t used it yet, just couldn’t get inspired, but boy have you ladies inspired me on it. I can’t wait to do this, I have to just make sure I have all the other products. What a great way to give someone a bottle of wine, oh, you are just too good, and thanks for the great recipes.
I did the I wish class yesterday and they loved it. they all bought the snow swirled set.
Keep up the good work, I am one of your biggest fans. Have a great week.
oh, and thanks for the great holiday planner, you just amaze me with all your work and ideas.
Hugs again.
November 10th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Thank you for all your ideas. One of the things I struggle with is preparing for my stamping clubs, It sometimes is overwhelming.
I appreciate your ideas. God bless you.
Alison
November 10th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
LOVE your classes!! These will save me a TON of time!! Keep up the good work!
November 14th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
It think it’s kinda cool that you’ve made an impact on the demonstrators. I, for one, love the I Wish CIAF and advertised the class — I have two scheduled; one is this coming Saturday and another on the following Saturday. Unfortunately I didn’t order the I Wish kits before the back order situation, but I learned a lot from your CIAF demonstrator planner — I used the chart in the planner as a template to price an alternative kit option using Holiday Treasures and Ski Slope DSP and 12″ x 12″ paper. Instead of the SS Kit die cuts, we’ll use BigShot die cuts and punches and maybe even some chipboard. I am more confident and calm about preparing for and dealing with unexpected contingencies for my upcoming classes, thanks to your awesome product!
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Thank you for all the hard work you have put in with the classes. I love receiving your newsletters. I will be having a Christmas Cheer class on Saturday and I’m very excited about it. I am more confident and prepared for this class. Thanks again for all your help.
December 3rd, 2008 at 3:38 am
Thanks for all you do. I love the classes, did not get to do the I wish class because of the back order. But I am doing it for myself. Yall do a great job and I hope to do the next class.
December 10th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
WOW!! I really LOVE the December CIAF!! Great job!!!! I can’t wait to offer it to my customers!
December 29th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
I just wanted to let you know that I have quite a few of these now and I think they are fabulous and can’t wait to see what is coming up! Thanks for all the work and effort you’ve put into them so that others like me can enjoy them. TFS
December 30th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Deb,
Thanks so much for the graphics. I will definitely have to schedule my class. I love the idea of the alternative suggestions too. Nice feature for us less creative. Rubber Hugs,
Robin
January 16th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
having the exact recipes sure save alot of time. Thanks
rebecca
January 20th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
My customers loved the newsletter – even people I only met at vendor fairs read it. It really helped me identify who was really interested in SU!
February 1st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Hello Ladies,
I just had time today to look over everything you sent to me…”Class in a Flash”. It looks like you put a whole lot of time in this. Very detailed and nicely done. I appreciate your time and will definately consider this.
February 2nd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I love your class in a flash:)
Thanks
Jen
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:51 pm
I like all the detailed information on this Trial Edition. I am not too comfortable with the computer files and saving them. Will they “clog” up my computer, meaning will it use up all of my “memory”? As you can see, I don’t know much about retrieving or using the wonderful information you have taken the effort and time to put together.
I love the idea–just don’t know if I can use it as you describe. I only know how to print the emails you’ve sent me recently.
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:02 pm
I have printed out your checklist. I know this will be a great time saver for me. Thanks for being 2 steps ahead
February 11th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Thank you for your quick response and for all of the information about your class planning service! I have already poured over your site. You and Debbie have created some fantastic designs! I am going to read over the free sample-Thank you!! And of course make a purchase
At the moment I have a bi-monthly technique club and usually one workshop in between. Just enough to help me meet my financial commitment to SU but not really too much left to purchase any of the new product I have on my “NEED” list. As I looked at the classes that you and Debbie have designed I am thinking I can offer a monthly class that wouldn’t put a crunch on the ladies wallets but allow us to keep getting together, sharing great ideas and products and allow me to earn some extra money. And perhaps get some laundry done as an added bonus!
Thanks again,
Alli
February 11th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
This is absolutely gorgeous, thanks. I have just learned how to do Faux Silk too so this is great. Thanks you!.
February 11th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Hi, Ladies:
I just love this month’s class. Y’all just come up with the most beautiful ideas every time. You are saving me so much prep time. I just wanted to say THANKS!
February 16th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Love the Sweet Stems CIAF. Will be using for a spring class or two!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
I liked your service so much that I signed up immediately upon receiving my free class. Thank you for offering such a great opportunity. I can hardly wait to try it.
Jan
February 19th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Thank you for the sample kit. I love your ideas and the planning is fantastic. I will definitely be checking in for new ideas.
Blessings!
February 20th, 2009 at 4:35 am
Thank you for the free trial. It is quite impressive and will be something I will try for next month’s club. I am sure it is well worth the investment and I appreciate the time you put in to creating the sample class and your willingness to share. I can’t take advantage of it at this time, but I will keep in mind.
Thanks again.
February 21st, 2009 at 8:28 am
You are very welcome Vivian.
February 21st, 2009 at 8:33 am
Alison, thanks for the comment. We publish classes every month plus we have ideas on how to implement the classes at our Tips Page.
February 21st, 2009 at 8:34 am
Thank you for joining Jan. Many of our members say they love receiving the Class in a Flash subscription in their email box every month. It’s like Christmas every month!
February 21st, 2009 at 8:36 am
Katie, we are so glad we can help. As Stampin’ Up! demonstrators we are constantly looking for ways to save us time and money. What we learn, we share.
February 22nd, 2009 at 11:02 pm
I just found this site – just got my trial offer and can only say WOW!!!!! I understand you can sent it in Canadian funds and I would love to hear from you on what I have to do to get that! What an amazing idea – a pile of work for you at an amazing price for us. My compliments.
February 24th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Thanks Colleen. Our shopping cart shows funds only in US dollars. Once you purchase a product, the funds will be converted into local currency based on what your payment methods deems as current rates. We accept both PayPal and credit cards. HTH. ~Debbie
March 3rd, 2009 at 1:01 am
Hi,
I too have just found this site and love what you have to offer. I am from australia and would love to know if you would offer these classing in metric.
Thanks for the insiration I need to motivate myself to get class’s up and running.
March 3rd, 2009 at 6:41 pm
I’m very impressed with the way people are offering these classes through their DBWS. Question: do you have to retype all of the information, or can you copy and paste the information that comes in CIAF? I like the idea of offering these by mail, especially in month’s where I have enough classes already scheduled. I also have several out of town customers, so this would reach them. Thanks for the input
March 3rd, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Thanks for asking Kathy. No retyping required to add your class to your DBWS gallery! We do all the work for you by typing the supplies in the blog.txt file. All you have to do is add a picture and then copy and paste the contents of the blog.txt file. It’s that easy and as my friend Carol says…a no brainer! Thanks Kathy.
March 8th, 2009 at 12:25 am
I was disappointed in the sample class as it used retired stamps that are no longer available.
March 9th, 2009 at 4:05 am
I’ve received emails asking me how I’ve enjoyed the free class and newsletter, but I haven’t received them. I was told about the free tag course and I’ve clicked on it, but don’t see the instructions? Am I doing something wrong?
I can’t wait to receive these items! I love what I’ve seen on your website!
Susan
March 9th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Susan, thank you for requesting our complimentary trial Class in a Flash Newsletter. I’m so sorry to hear you haven’t seen the free sample class yet. Once you subscribe, you will receive our detailed information on our Class in a Flash product, the Class in a Flash Newsletter and answers to frequently asked questions all via email. I’m guessing the information is hiding out in your junk or spam folder. We have detailed instructions on how you can avoid having us drop in your junk folder on our Frequently Asked Questions page at http://faq.classinaflash.com.
March 9th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Hello Connie in NM. We were sorry to hear you felt disappointed with the free trial sample due to the inclusion of one retired stamp set. The main stamps (Seeing Spots and Think Happy Thoughts), card stock, accessories, etc. used in the projects are all still active! Just the Rough Edges Alphabet stamp set is used on one card which could easily be changed out with Simple Serif Mini Alphabet & Numbers or Calendar Alphabet & Numbers stamp sets. My customers love it when I show them how easy it is to change out products. Rest assured, all of our classes that we offer subscribers on a monthly basis and in our store feature only current products.
We work hard to keep our costs low (compare and see) so we do not include the expense of creating a new free trial edition with each catalog release in what we charge our customers. We will be offering a new free trial with the next catalog release to include for our potential customers some great new features (like animaged GIF images and a few others) we have added to our service since this trial was created.
I hope this has helped you to understand our perspective and see the value of the current free trial, even with the minor inclusion of a retired stamp set. Thank you for taking the time to consider our service.
March 25th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Thank you so much for the trial class. I love the tag ideas and how easy you make it-it takes me hours to just do the customer recipe pages, hours to come up with card layouts, hours to figure out how much stuff I need and then I order more than I need or leave out something I really needed. This is a real treat!
April 14th, 2009 at 4:47 am
This class (Masculine Mix n’ Match) is FABULOUS!!! I’ve just purchased the DP and have wanted a “special” projects for it!
THIS IS IT!!
This is the type of class my customers love and now I can EASILY give it to them.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
April 15th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Love the animated gif idea, it’s great on my blog for everyone to see what classes are available!
April 16th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
I have another one of your classes up now… Thanks Debbie!… http://stampindesigns.typepad.com/blog/2009/04/sues-class-in-the-mail-is-here—-scrapbooking-in-out-of-the-box—-how-would-you-like-to-make-this-beautiful-set–you.html
April 17th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
This is truly the best money I have every spent. My workshops will not only improve by be over the top thanks to your classes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the best organized presentation ever AND in Canadian funds.
April 18th, 2009 at 6:08 am
Colleen, you are very, very welcome. We are so happy to hear from you.
May 26th, 2009 at 7:37 am
I would love to see holiday cards & projects for August. My customers are wanting to get started early on their holiday creations.
Your CIAF has projects are wonderful and my customes love them! I am thrilled that I can offer a variety of classes with the projects and instructions already done for me. Many thanks over and over to you for all your hard work!
Susan
May 26th, 2009 at 9:15 am
I would like to see some gift items, maybe frames, etc. Thanks, Maria
May 26th, 2009 at 10:36 am
I would love to offer a gift class on tiles. I have tried twice, on my own, to stamp on tiles but have failed both times. I would love step by step instructions to offer a class on a gift idea for the holidays.
Debbie, I don’t know what I would do without CIAF! As a 2 year old SUp! demonstrator my creative and instructor confidence has increased THANKS IN LARGE PART to you and CIAF! I can’t thank you enough!
May 26th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
I think it might be nice to see a class that doesnt require as much stamping, since we dont know what is staying and what is going, something that uses punches and or sizzix more, that we can end up using any dsp with when the time comes. Like a paper punchy class or even a techniques class. I have scene some fabulous things made with paper folding techniques, these might be cool to learn as well!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
When I went to print out May’s clash in a flash, there was a pop up asking for my pass word and login. I went through my loose leaf (because I can’t remember all of my logins) and I could not find the one for you.
Did I do one?
thank you
June 5th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Katie, we don’t use passwords so something is askew. Contact our service dept (http://contact.classinaflash.com) with details and we will get you fixed up.
June 10th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Hi Debbie. I love this month’s Good Friend Birdhouse Card Set CIAF. I have been trying to work out which one to do next (as I have ALL your CIAF’s) and I think I will try this new one for now, it’s fabulous! Thank you Debbie and Amy for all your help and efforts to make these up. I love them. Some I have to change products for our Aussie ones but most times it’s pretty easy to figger out what to use. Again, thank you!
June 10th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Hi Debbie, just wanted you to know that I think your CIAF is the best I have joined yet. I love the project, they are easy to follow instructions and fab pictures. I also love the fact that they are mine to sell or use as classes/workshops and my customers can buy the tutorials from me with or without buying products. I love the fact that we don’t have to make exactly what you have in the tutorials and we can change to suit our own needs. These thing are all important to me as I would dearly love my little home business to take flight some day soon and I also love all the above as other people do not let us sell or change their tutorials as you have offered us to be able to do. I thank you so much for all of this and appreciated your work in providing such a resourceful system. I also would like to know if you have any plans to make bags, purses and totes in your tutorials as I have made a few and love to make them. Thank you!
Here’s just a few I made from others tutorials…
http://stampindesigns.typepad.com/blog/2009/06/purse-onally-perfect-purse-and-all-4-note-cards.html
http://stampindesigns.typepad.com/blog/2009/04/toteally-awesome-tote.html
http://stampindesigns.typepad.com/blog/2009/05/cute-little-purse.html
June 11th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Hi Debbie, I have just advertised Good Friend Birdhouse Card Set on my blog… you can find it here…
http://stampindesigns.typepad.com/blog/2009/06/welcome-to-the-tutorial-for-the-good-friend-birdhouse-card-set.html
July 29th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
CIAF is awesome! I barely viewed the free trial that was sent to me before I was signing up for the monthly subscription! I think it is great that you list everything I would need to order and I love that you say the cost per person. I know I have spent hours trying to figure all this out myself. CIAF does all the planning work for me! It is the best and I would recommend it to anyone that values their time. It is a great investment and so cheap for the quality you recieve in return! Thanks again!
September 5th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Wow Debbie this new Club in Flash is a fabulous idea. Thank you so much for look out for everyone no matter where they live. I am going to let my customers know about these classes/workshops and I know they will just love making them. Thank you!
September 6th, 2009 at 6:58 am
You are so welcome Sue. Heather, Amy and I are very proud of the planners…with more on the way! For those demonstrator that live outside the US & Canada, the Technique Club is easy to incorporate into any demo’s business as it is not product specific. I can’t wait to see what products you use with it in Australia. Send us you ideas for more Club in the Flash planners!
November 20th, 2009 at 5:41 am
Debbie
I loved it and am trying it out as we speak.
Hopefully you have received my payment for my subscription.
Thank you,
December 28th, 2009 at 10:37 am
OH NO!! Think I just ordered the US version!!
Invoice # 153806019 Ronda
December 29th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Ronda, we provide both the United States and Canadian version together. The Canadian version includes cost analysis, supplies and shopping lists all set-up with the Canadian dollar and SU Canada pricing and items in the Demonstrator Planner. At this time, the instructions are American English and measurements in inches, not metric.
January 26th, 2010 at 6:08 am
After receiving my complementary CIF project, I immediately signed up for your monthly subscription. What a bargain for me and such a time saver plus you give alternates in designing your projects as well. Thank you so much for making this available to me.
February 14th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Debbie,
I just love the Class in Flash. Never want to miss a copy. I just love the new tutorial on the clear mounts. Thank you so much. A great asset.
Rubber Hugs,
Robin Boyer
May 26th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
I love the free trial! It was worth EVERY penny! Wonderful wonderful ideas, tips, & most of all,INSPIRATION! I’m in!
June 14th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Love the free trial and a couple of the others I have purchased, I would purchase more but am limited to take the projects that use the products from the UK Idea book and catalogue.
thanks for the inspiration
June 14th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Thanks Peg. I hear the catalogues are getting closer and closer together each year. We are expanding our services to AU/NZ in the near future so it probably won’t be much longer before we can share specific class planner for those in UK.
June 14th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Ronda, thanks for your comment while I was on vacation. I’m so glad you noticed that we have filled our class planners with tips & ideas to help you work smarter, not harder. We are so glad to bring you inspiration.