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Kari Metzger’s Rag-Style 9 Patch Basic Quilt Block

debbiemcneill — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:09:44 +0000

I would like you to meet Kari Metzger.

Kari Metzger from Vancouver, BC joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: Any tips regarding the project you are sharing?

[Kari Metzger]: Sure – lots of folks are interested in trying sewing these days – I would try this as a one-off class before you make it a solid several-class event making a big quilt. Small projects like this are a great way to get your customers interested in our fabric and their sewing machines!

Kari Metzger’s Rag-Style 9 Patch Basic Quilt Block

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Sarah Stetler Miller about Inspiration

debbiemcneill — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:02:22 +0000

Sarah Stetler Miller from Rapid City joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: Where do you find inspiration?

[Sarah Stetler Miller]: From the Stampin’ Up website, other talented demonstrators and from my customers!

Sarah’s Organization Tip

debbiemcneill — Tue, 31 May 2011 11:02:16 +0000

CPP: Do you have any organizational tips?

[Sarah Stetler Miller]: I have a label maker and I’m not afraid to use it. I label everything and put all my card stock, ink and ribbons in color groups. My scraps are sitting in a milk carton next to my feet in single baggies all in alphabetical order.

Sarah Stetler Miller’s Watercolor Mother’s Day Basket

Debbie McNeill — Sat, 21 May 2011 20:33:27 +0000

I would like you to meet Sarah Stetler Miller.

CPP: Do you have any organizational tips?

[Sarah Stetler Miller]: I have a label maker and I’m not afraid to use it. I label everything and put all my card stock, ink and ribbons in color groups. My scraps are sitting in a milk carton next to my feet in single baggies all in alphabetical order.

Sarah Stetler Miller’s Watercolor Mother’s Day Basket

Take a moment to drop by and visit Sarah Stetler Miller’s blog at stetlerarts.blogspot.com.

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What has Worked Well – Gina Lantz

debbiemcneill — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:39:10 +0000

Thank for sharing this tip Gina! CPP: Do you have an example of what has worked for you lately? [GDL]: At workshops, I walk the attendees through the order form, highlighting that if they would like to receive my newsletters, to put their email address down. If they don’t want the newsletters, then please leave it blank. I also walk them down the side of the order form where it says Hostess a workshop and tell them to mark it (jokingly of course), and I have booked workshops that way where I may not have otherwise. I also tell them of the special that I offer to hostesses where if someone at their workshops books a workshop, then at their friends workshop they would receive a $30 or less stamp set at half price from me. The workshop has to hold and be a $150 workshop, and the original hostess has to attend to get the offer. If the original hostess has three people book, she gets three stamp sets half price. It gets the hostess motivated to get people to book.

What’s working for Gina Lantz

debbiemcneill — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:21:16 +0000

CPP: Do you have an example of what has worked for you lately?

[Gina]: At workshops, I walk the attendees through the order form, highlighting that if they would like to receive my newsletters, to put their email address down. If they don’t want the newsletters, then please leave it blank. I also walk them down the side of the order form where it says Hostess a workshop and tell them to mark it (jokingly of course), and I have booked workshops that way where I may not have otherwise. I also tell them of the special that I offer to hostesses where if someone at their workshops books a workshop, then at their friends workshop they would receive a $30 or less stamp set at half price from me. The workshop has to hold and be a $150 workshop, and the original hostess has to attend to get the offer. If the original hostess has three people book, she gets three stamp sets half price. It gets the hostess motivated to get people to book.

Take a moment to drop by and visit Gina Lantz’s blog at http://www.stampinwithgina.com.

Dena Lenneman’s Digital Punch Basket

Debbie McNeill — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:32:26 +0000

I would like you to meet Dena Lenneman

Dena Lenneman from Saint Cloud, MN joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: Any tips regarding the project you are sharing?

[Dena Lenneman]:Don’t be afraid to play around and try things! You can always undo things you don’t like. The best way to learn about MDS is to look around and experiment. It’s not like you are wasting cardstock!

Dena Lenneman’s Digital Punch Basket

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Organization Tip from Cynthia Grantham

debbiemcneill — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:52:12 +0000

[CPP] Do you have any organizational tips?
[CLG]: My Calendar in Outlook is my life! I shedule everything there so that each day I get up and my caledar tells me exactly what to do. For example: If I’m planning a Stamp of the Month Club fot the last Thursday of every month then here are the tasks I would schedule on my calendar.

Design the Class: 6 weeks before
Advertise the Class: 4-5 weeks before. I use Constant Contact and Kijiji for my advertising.
Order in the stamp sets 3 weeks before the class
Send out the 1st reminder 1 week before the class and cut for the class
Send out a second reminder 2 days before the class

The system has worked because I have very few no shows to a class. Participants order and pay for their stamp set at the previous class. Because they can see the projects in advance, it helps them to stay excited about upcoming events.

Gina Lantz’s Blissful Heart Project

debbiemcneill — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:33:54 +0000

I would like you to meet Gina Lantz

Gina Lantz from Thornton, CO joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: Any tips regarding the project you are sharing?

[829c83">Gina Lantz]: Let your imagination run wild with the flourishes. It’s exciting to see what happens when we just let go and create!

Gina Lantz’s Blissful Heart

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   • Color Challenge
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Adorable Banner by BJ Peters

debbiemcneill — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:15:11 +0000

Oh Man! I just love this project by my friend and fellow demonstrator @BJ Peters. Thanks for the blog post my dear! Visit Her Blog for More Details – http://bit.ly/gNkiMD

Melissa Iwinski’s Pink Flamingo Sweets Box

debbiemcneill — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:00:25 +0000

Melissa Iwinski’s Pink Flamingo Sweets Box

I would like you to meet Melissa Iwinski

Melissa Iwinski from Algonquin, Illinois joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: What is your greatest challenge as a demonstrator?

[829c83;">Melissa Iwinski]:Time management. With two small children, my work time comes in small chunks. To take advantage of my time, I have been looking at my task list and breaking it into things that can be done alongside of my kids and things that can’t. That has really helped me to change the way that I look at my time and my tasks.

Melissa Iwinski’s Pink Flamingo Sweets Box

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Heather Wright-Porto’s Bells and Boughs Holiday Frame

Debbie McNeill — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:51:03 +0000

I would like you to meet Heather Wright-Porto

Heather Wright-Porto from Sloatsburg, NY joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

Heather Wright-Porto’s Bells and Boughs Holiday Frame

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Tami White’s From the Crypt – Halloween Set

debbiemcneill — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:01:33 +0000

I would like you to meet Tami White

Tami White from Marlboro, MA joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: How do you keep up your high sales?

[Tami White]: In my early days with Stampin’ Up!, workshops helped me build a strong customer base with repeat hostesses. These key factors enabled me to transform my business and experience exponential business growth. Today I have over 130 consistent customers who order from me every month. Most of these attend one of my hybrid club sessions which, like workshops, are tailored to keep new customers coming in. I encourages attendees to bring new friends, offering incentives if their guest joins one of my clubs. By doing this, I meets new people every month. I then use that as a springboard to invite that hostess to become a demonstrator. I love showing people their earning potential. Just in one workshop, they can walk away with a great night’s pay for playing with friends. Following the Statement of the Heart, I am eager to share what I love with others. “I love Stampin’ Up! and the opportunities it’s brought to our family, and I want to share that with everyone.”

Tami White’s From the Crypt – Halloween Set

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Tami White’s 100th Video

debbiemcneill — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:16:14 +0000

Congratulations to Tami White, who just posted her 100th Video. And, it’s a good one too. http://bit.ly/cam2Sr

Fran Sabad’s Petal Card Punch Tag Box

Debbie McNeill — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:16:48 +0000

I would like you to meet Fran Sabad

Fran Sabad from Lexington, Kentucky joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.
CPP: What is your biggest challenge and how are you working to overcome it?

[Fran Sabad]: I think my biggest challenge is getting on the phone and making
those calls. I’ve set a number of calls that I’m challenging myself to make each week and have posted it where I have to look at it every day. Guilt is a great motivator and I’m trying to get to the point where I’m not on the phone all day on Fridays!

Fran Sabad’s Petal Card Punch Tag Box

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BJ Peters’s Scalloped Flower Pins Tutorial

Debbie McNeill — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:26:48 +0000

I would like you to meet BJ Peters

BJ Peters from Hastings, Minnesota joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: What is your biggest seller?

[BJ Peters]:
I sell a lot of Big Shot machines and dies. I think it is because I use it all
the time and really point out the values, features and versatility of this
product..

BJ Peters’s Scalloped Flower Pins Tutorial.

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stampinbj.com/.

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Cynthia Grantham’s Card Trio From The Lovely Flowers Bundle

Debbie McNeill — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:00:20 +0000

I would like you to meet Cynthia Grantham

Cynthia Grantham from Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: Do you have any organizational tips?

[Cynthia Grantham]: My Calendar in Outlook is my life! I schedule everything there so that each day I get up and my calendar tells me exactly what to do. For example: If I’m planning a Stamp of the Month Club for the last Thursday of every month then here are the tasks I would schedule on my calendar.

Design the Class: 6 weeks before
Advertise the Class: 4-5 weeks before. I use Constant Contact and Kijiji for my advertising.
Order in the stamp sets 3 weeks before the class.
Send out the 1st reminder 1 week before the class and cut for the class.
Send out a second reminder 2 days before the class.

This system has worked because I have very few no shows to a class. Participants order and pay for their stamp set at the previous class. Because they can see the projects in advance, it helps them to stay excited about upcoming events.

Cynthia Grantham’s Card Trio From The Lovely Flowers Bundle

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Georgia Giguere’s Folding Album

Debbie McNeill — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:31:25 +0000

I would like you to meet Georgia Giguere

Georgia Giguere from Mendota Hgts, MN joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

Anything you would like to share that has worked for you lately?

[Georgia Giguere]:Workshops! I’m really enjoying putting the emphasis back on workshops in my business! It has breathed new life into my business! I forgot how much easier it is to do workshops than classes!

Part of the reason that it’s easier is that I use my club projects for my workshop projects. So that cuts down my prep and planning to just a few projects each month rather than many! I can do the same workshop many times rather than develop a new class that I may do only once.

Georgia Giguere’s Folding Album

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Lisa Freeman’s Flower Card

Debbie McNeill — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:24:57 +0000

I would like you to meet Lisa Freeman

Lisa Freeman from Chesapeake, VA joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our
Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.
CPP: Do you have an example of something that has worked for you lately?

[Lisa Freeman]: What I try to do each month is pick about 10 products to showcase. I try to do all of the projects around those items. Like last month, I concentrated on the scallop square die, the 2 tags die, 2 kinds of DSP, the I Heart Hearts set, the Vintage Vogue set and more. I pick the items ahead of time and then focus on those for all of my make and takes. Usually, my customers will buy whatever I show them so I try to do a variety of things but use them all throughout the workshop. I try to create a couple extra samples using these same products so as I am demoing them, I pull out the other ones too to show them another way they can use it if they purchase it. It seems to work pretty well. By the end of the class, they can’t wait to get these items.
Lisa Freeman’s Flower Card

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Karla Anders’s Spring Hat Box

Debbie McNeill — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:31:42 +0000

I would like you to meet Karla Anders

Karla Anders from Madison, Wisconsin joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing
and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.
CPP: Do you have an example of what has worked for your business lately?

[Karla Anders]: About a year and a half ago I started a design team with 4 of my Downline, who are business builders. We meet at my house once a month. I make a fancy dinner for them and we plan Stamp Camps, Clubs and Downline Meetings. It has worked out great! Everyone designs and plans out a project, has a say in how the Camp or Meeting runs, can advertise the Event(s) with their customers and takes a share of the profits. The best thing is that no one has to come up with the idea’s all by themselves.

Karla Anders’s Spring Hat Box

Take a moment to drop by and visit Karla Anders’s blog at
http://StampinwithK.blogspot.com.

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Heather Sewczak’s Desk Calendar

Debbie McNeill — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:21:38 +0000

I would like you to meet Heather Sewczak

Heather Sewczak from Dacono, Colorado joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: Any tips regarding the project you are sharing?

[HES]: I use individual file folders for my card stock. I leave the large pieces in the front of the file folder and the smaller scraps in 4″x 9″ ziplock bags from the paper store organized by color in a small tub – not stacked on top of each other, but vertically so you can see the colors when you open the box. I always check the front of the folder and the scrap box before I cut into a new piece to eliminate waste.

I hang my punches on 2 cheap curtain rods on the wall in my craft room (thanks to one of your previous dynamic demonstrators!), and many of my embellishments and scrap ribbon go in magnetic containers that hang on a cute board on the wall. My husband built me a ribbon caddy with a round base and three dowels, so they come off easily when I need to take them with me.

Heather Sewczak’s My Digital Studio Zip Disk Desk Calendar

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Lynsay Mahon’s Circle Punch Christmas Tree

Debbie McNeill — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:06:32 +0000

I would like you to meet Lynsay Mahon.

Lynsay Mahon from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: Any organizational tips?

[LM]: Sometimes I have a hard time remembering to tell my stampers about the promotions that are on. What I did was put a dry erase board in my classroom and I write down what’s current. This reminds me to tell them, and even if I don’t, they know to look there for the promos.

Lynsay Mahon’s Circle Punch Christmas Tree

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Lynda Glassmoyer’s Slipcase with 3 Books

Debbie McNeill — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:17:09 +0000

I would like you to meet Lynda Glassmoyer.

Lynda Glassmoyer from Whidbey Island, WA joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). I always ask my
Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: What have you done to retain your downline?

[LG]: My downline has been spread all across the country from the very beginning, so I have offered a yahoogroup for them for many years. We do a monthly card swap by mail (taking turns hosting it), and I lead a monthly teleconference, too. And I’m really big on encouraging them to come to Convention every year to get to know their upline and sideline “family”. Locally, I also host get-togethers, too. I have observed that retention is directly associated with “connection”. Obviously there are many who choose to stay away and not participate, but those who do participate tend to stay in longer and have more productive businesses.

Lynda Glassmoyer’s Slipcase with 3 Books Tutorial

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Shaunna’s Christmas Wall Hanging

Debbie McNeill — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:11:48 +0000

I would like you to meet Shaunna Smith

Shaunna Smith from joined us from Arlington, Tx as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: Do you have any organizational tips?

[SS] : Three come to mind:

1. I make photocopies of the index (label) sheets before I use them and keep that copy in the stamp set box. When I get a wayward stamp and can’t remember which set he’s from, the copies help me identify his home. They also let me know if a set is missing a stamp.

2. My 8-1/2 x 11 card stock are in hanging file folders by color family and then in alphabetic order. I use the box bottom files and put two colors per hanging file. In front of each color is a manila file where the scraps of that color go. I go through the scraps first before I cut a full sheet.

3. When working on a project, I keep a large box by my workspace. As I finish with a product or tool, it will go into the basket. Then at the end of the day or work time, I just carry the basket around my studio putting things away as I go.

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Meet Elaine Paget

Debbie McNeill — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:30:17 +0000

I would like you to meet Elaine Paget

Elaine Paget from Kamloops BC Canada joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our
Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: Any tips you would like to share?

[EP]: I run my Stamper Clubs so that members can bring friends, they can choose the days or evening they can come, doesn’t have to be the same day each month, this allows people who work shift work to be able to attend, bring others and allowing extra’s, helps to keep my Clubs full. The Tag Alongs, then see what we do and go on the waiting list for next year, I also reward these people depending on the # of classes they attend in the current year. I have had 4 S10 clubs now for 4 yrs, so my method works great for me. I run my clubs from Sept to June and have the summer off for myself. If anyone wants the details on how I run my S10 Clubs email me stampin@ocis.net and I will be happy to share more.

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Take a moment to drop by and visit ‘s Elaine’s blog at
www.gglitter.typepad.com.

Meet Melissa Stout

Debbie McNeill — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:13:29 +0000

I would like you to meet Melissa Stout

Melissa Stout from Kokomo, IN joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: Any tips regarding the project you are sharing?

[Melissa Stout]: My project is easy to modify if you want to add more pencils. Simply add 1/4″ to the width for each additional pencil. This is a fabulous teacher gift!

Melissa Stout’s Pencil Case

Take a moment to drop by and visit Melissa Stout’s blog at
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Meet Sue Farrant

Debbie McNeill — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:18:29 +0000

I would like you to meet Sue Farrant

Sue Farrant was born and raised in Ireland and is now settled in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: Any tips for organizing that you would like to share?

[Sue Farrant]: I love how I have my larger “scraps” of cardstock. All my half sheets, quarter sheets and first layer sizes are in a plastic dollar store bin (I must own about 50 of these bins) . I have dividers for each colour family and when I go to make any card I go to this basket first. It sits right on my desk. Having it handy is key to using it for me!

Sue Farrant’s Whirl Around Mini Album

Take a moment to drop by and visit Sue Farrant’s blog at http://www.sufarrant.com.

Meet Jeannette Swain

Debbie McNeill — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:44:33 +0000

I would like you to meet Jeannette Swain

Jeannette Swain from Centreville, Virginia joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this
month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our
Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing
and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: Any tips regarding the project you are sharing?

[Jeannette Swain]: It’s pretty easy. Just use lots of adhesive so it doesn’t fall apart. I suggest glue dots.

Jeannette Swain’s Big Shot Flower Daisies

Take a moment to drop by and visit Jeannette Swain’s blog at
http://www.stampsnwhatnot.com/.

WANT TO SEE MORE PROJECTS
LIKE THIS ONE?

If you would like to receive my SUDL monthly newsletter in your inbox every
month (including this one) subscribe before May 30th. Also included in the newsletter:

• Scrapping in the Park Video by Stamping School

• Clock Sales Display

• Dates to Remember including Promotional Graphics

• 10 Reasons to Scrapbook Flyer

• Scrapbooking Press Release Template

• Color Challenge

and more…

I have two versions, one for demonstrators to send to their downline (SUDL
Premier) and a personal-use (SUDL Basic) version for hobbyists.

More Details Here.

Meet Kristina Koch

Debbie McNeill — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:27:39 +0000

I would like you to meet Kristina Koch

Kristina Koch from Langley, British Columbia joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our
Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: What is your biggest challenge and how are you working to overcome it?

[Kristina Koch]: My biggest challenge is organization. Keeping myself organized & balanced in all areas as my business grows is very challenging. Many times I feel that I can’t keep up! To help me with this, I have done a few things. I now have 2 assistants that help me with prepping for classes, clubs, workshops, etc. and unpacking & sorting orders. For clubs & workshops I use the same projects for the whole month. The girls prep & label these all at once. I limit myself to how much time I spend answering emails & being on the computer. I also make a lot of lists! I guess I am working on delegating the part of my business that doesn’t “need” me so that I can work on the part of my business that only I can do.

Kristina Koch’s 3 x 3 Scalloped Envelope Box

Take a moment to drop by and visit Kristina Koch’s blog at
http://www.thestampinspot.com.

WANT TO SEE MORE PROJECTS
LIKE THIS ONE?

If you would like to receive my SUDL monthly newsletter in your inbox every
month (including this one) subscribe before May 1st. Also included in the newsletter:

• Distressed Window Sheet Card Video by Stamping School

• A Calendar to Track Your Monthly Tasks

• Dates to Remember including Promotional Graphics

• The Square Rules Flyer

• Color Challenge

and more…

I have two versions, one for demonstrators to send to their downline (SUDL
Premier) and a personal-use (SUDL Basic) version for hobbyists.

More Details Here.

Meet Kristina Koch

Debbie McNeill — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:00:12 +0000

I would like you to meet Kristina Koch

Kristina Koch from Langley, British Columbia joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.

CPP: What has worked lately for you?

[Kristina Koch]: Something that has worked for me really well in the past year is talking about the good deal of the demonstrator starter kit at all of my events. I bring the contents of the kit with me in a basket to all events and talk about what comes in the kit. People love to be able to see “in real life” what is included. I have had really good results with this.

Kristina Koch’s 3 x 3 Scalloped Envelope Box

Take a moment to drop by and visit Kristina Koch’s blog at
www.thestampinspot.com.

WANT TO SEE MORE PROJECTS
LIKE THIS ONE?

If you would like to receive my SUDL monthly newsletter in your inbox every
month (including this one) subscribe before Apr 28th. Also included in the newsletter:

• Distressed Window Sheet Card Video by Stamping School

• A Calendar to Track Your Monthly Tasks

• Dates to Remember including Promotional Graphics

• The Square Rules Flyer

• Color Challenge

and more…

I have two versions, one for demonstrators to send to their downline (SUDL
Premier) and a personal-use (SUDL Basic) version for hobbyists.

More Details Here