My trip to On Stage

I enjoy going to Stampin' Up! events for lots of reasons! I love catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, seeing fabulous new product demonstrations, and learning business strategies and techniques that will help me build my business!

I was fortunate to attend the 3 day live On Stage event in Orlando, FL earlier this month. I took my husband, Richard and we made it into a week long vacation. My mother was also able to join me at this, her first Stampin' Up! event. A good friend was able to join us for the event as well! So much fun!!

Wednesday was check-in day. We went to the convention center and found our way to the check-in area. While we were there getting our bags, nametags and Prize Patrol badges we got to do a bit of swapping! Swapping allows me to get lots of great samples for the studio and ideas for classes as well. We went to Epcot as part of my Centre Stage reward. Loved seeing Soaring and had fun at Test Track.

Thursday was our first day of actual stamp presentations and business information. Everyone got a prize patrol button. When your number was called you got that prize. My friend, Janis, got Strong& Beautiful for hers, I got Well Said
and Mom got Janet Wakeland's set Artfully Aware. There were lots of all attendee giveaways as well. We got stamp sets, Designer Series Paper, and a great little toolkit.

On Saturday morning I was able to walk across the stage to celebrate my 200K Career Sales Milestone. I want to thank all of you that helped me reach this tremendous milestone! When I made this goal public and started tracking my progress you all stepped up and got me to my goal!! I so appreciate each and everyone of you that has supported my business over the years!! Walking the stage was every bit as wonderful as I anticipated! I felt especially happy that my mom could be there with me!


I am already looking forward to going to Atlantic City, NJ for the next one in April. If you join my team you can come too!!

Limited time Products Coming November 1st!

Hello! 

Stampin' Up! is offering a Limited Time/While Supplies Last group of products for the month of November. There are 2 stamp sets, a set of framelits, snowflake embellishments and white velvet paper.   The products are only available separately and not as a bundle. Click here to email me your preorder. Placing a pre-order will help make sure you get the products without worrying about having products sell out.

I will be taking pre-orders for these products from October 24th to October 31st. I will be placing an order on November 1st first thing in the morning. 

Happiness Surround stamp set ($17)

A few lovely samples! These are not just for winter!!

Snow is Glistening Stamp Set $21

Snowfall Thinlits ($39 (20 pieces)

Snowflake Trinkets (10 each style) $8

This one uses the lovely swish of snowflakes die as well as 

several of the other snowflakes.

A very pretty snowflake holiday card

Not just for snowflakes!

These products are lots of fun! I have been playing with them a bit and I think they will make glorious winter cards as well as taking you through the spring as well!

Snowflake Showcase

Keeping up with all this social media stuff can be a challenge. It is one I am trying to embrace and enjoy. I get to share all kinds of fun stuff with you!
One of the fun things is my 12 weeks of Christmas e-mails. I have scheduled the first five weeks of e-mails already. There are 4 more gorgeous card ideas waiting to land in your inbox!! The next one goes out today at one o'clock. Be sure you have signed up to get them!

So Stampin' Up! is offering a limited time set of products in November. The Snowflake Showcase includes 2 stamp sets, a set of framelits, white velvet paper and beautiful snowflake embellishments!
Check out the video below to see a preview of these pretty products!

Thanks for stopping by! More soon!

12 Weeks of Christmas is coming

This year I am going to be sending a Santa's Helper e-mail campaign. During this campaign I will be sharing one new holiday project each week during the 12 weeks leading up to Christmas. The only way to see these projects is be on my e-mail list. If you already are then yippee! Be ready to be wowed! If you aren't you can click here and you can sign up to receive my emails. Be sure you so before Wednesday, October 3rd so that you don't miss out on any of the great projects!

Paper Pumpkin 50% Off!!!

I love getting my orange box in the mail each month! The kit is always a surprise and always fun! I love to just open up the box and see what is in it!!  Even if the project is not exactly one I love instantly I always find some great ideas about how others are using the kit! Check out this fun video!

Each kit includes a color photo of the project, step-by-step photo directions, a Stampin' Spot (small stamp pad), and an exclusive stamp set that you can't get anywhere else! These fabulous kits are like a class at the studio delivered right to your mail box! The only thing missing is me (because I won't fit in the box!).

Right now Stampin' Up! is offering a special to first time subscribers! You can get your first month at 50% off when you join before August 10th. There is a Promo Code you need to enter in the box in order to get the first month discounted. You will need to enter BLOOM0818.

Click here to see video on how to sign up

You can skip the video and follow these steps if you prefer:

1. Go to paperpumpkin.com and click Subscribe Now.

2. Enter your general information plus shipping and payment information.

3. Under Order Summary, enter the number of kits you’d like to receive each month.

4. Enter your promotion code or a prepaid subscription code (if applicable). Click here for instructions on how to redeem a prepaid code.

5. Click Subscribe. You will receive a congratulations message with a note letting you know when your first kit will ship.

6. You are now a subscriber! Visit your account page at any time to edit details including payment information and number of kits you’d like to receive; to do this, simply go to paperpumpkin.com and click the login button in the top right corner. To watch a video about managing and updating account information, click here.

Last month's kit was themed to coordinate with the Broadway Bound suite in the current catalog.

Check out Paper Pumpkin and get your subscription started today!

Designer Series Paper Sale

Admit it: you just love gorgeous Designer Series Paper  By popular demand, we are bringing back an incredible offer on Designer Series Paper: You can buy three packages of select Designer Series Paper and get one FREE during July! This sale includes select Designer Series Paper from the annual catalog (see list below). So take advantage of this excellent opportunity to get lots and lots of pretty paper! Click here to see the list. This is a great opportunity to get these beautiful papers at a terrific price ($8.25 /pack before S/H).

• Dates: July 1-31, 2018

• Only Designer Series Papers listed in the table below qualify for this promotion. You may mix and match papers from any of the listed papers.

• There are no ordering limits on this promotion.

• All order types qualify for this promotion: customer, demonstrator, workshop, online.

• Designer Series Paper ordered with Stampin’ Rewards is not eligible for the promotion.

• This promotion does not apply to starter kits.

In the online store, if a customer orders four packages of the same qualifying Designer Series Paper, they will need to enter three together and then order the fourth free item separately.

Stampin' Blends are Here!!

Yippee!! The Stampin' Blends NEW Colors are HERE!!! I ordered all 11 colors today! I LOVE these alcohol markers as they make everyone look like an artist!! I offered a club (monthly buy) when the original colors were introduced earlier this year. I am planning to offer 2 separate clubs both beginning in July. the first will be for those people who only need the 11 new colors and the second will go for a few extra months for those needing all of the Blends.

The Stampin' Blends are available in 22 exclusive Stampin' Up! colors. I have spent time coloring with these markers and found them to be VERY easy to use! They can make anyone color like an artist!! They are so much fun and so easy to use. I will be offering a “how-to” at the studio very soon.

If you invest in the entire set of Stampin' Blends, including the Ivory, Bronze and Color Lifter, it will cost $211.50 plus S/H. I offered a club for the original set of 27 markers when they were introduced earlier this year. It made getting the markers much more affordable and several people took advantage of the opportunity. I am going to offer 2 different blends clubs as soon as they are orderable in mid-June. I will offer one club for all 22 colors plus the ivory, bronze and color lifter markers. I will also offer a club for just the 11 new colors.

When you join the 22 color club you will receive 3 sets of the Stampin' Blends for 2 months along with the 3 single markers (bronze, ivory and color lifter) and 4 sets of markers for 4 months. (July thru November). Payments can be made by check or credit card. If you choose to pay by check, I have to have your check by the 4th of each month. The monthly cost will be $45 and will include several additional items during the club months. Additional items will include a Memento Black ink pad,4 stamp cases for storage, and a stamp set.

Month 1 You will receive 3 sets of Stampin' Blends markers, the Momento Black ink pad and the Color Lifter Marker. Month 2 You will receive 3 sets of Stampin' Blends markers, 2 stamping cases to store your Stampin' Blends markers in, and the Bronze and Ivory markers. Month 3 You will receive 4 sets of the Stampin' Blends markers, and a sampling of embellishments to color with the Blends. Month 4 You will receive 4 sets of the Stampin' Blends markers and a sampling of ribbons to color with the Blends. Month 5 You will receive 4 sets of the Stampin' Blends markers, and 2 more cases for your markers. Month 6 You will receive your final 4 sets of the Stampin' Blends markers and either the Springtime Stroll or Hand Delivered stamp set (choice made at the start of the club with a value of $12).

The 4 month long, 11 new color club will include the 11 new colors of Blends (duos) 2 cases to hold your markers and either the Sitting Here or Heartland stamp set valued at $17.00. The first 3 months will have 3 colors each. Month 2 will include your 2 cases and Month 4 will have 2 colors and your stamp set. (July- October). The monthly cost will be $32 payable by credit card or check. If you are paying by check I will need the payment by the 4th of each month.

Busy Day Today!

So today I met with Stacey Nachajski of Great Brook Marketing. This was our second consultation and she helped me get lots of awesome online work done! I now have 

an Instagram account that is linked to my facebook business page and is helping people 

find and join my private group! Check it out at https://www.instagram.com/luvinkandpaper/

My private Facebook group is called Leslie's Stampin' Pals and will feature samples and tips as 
well as information about classes and events. If I have VIP only information that is where I will 
put it. Right now the VIP Studio Sale hours are posted there. 

I worked on packaging and pricing paper today. I have lots of unopened packages of 81/2" x 11"
card stock as well as many partial packages of the recently retired colors. Yesterday I priced 

many stamp sets. I have marked them all at 30% of the catalog price. That is less than I paid 
for them and is actually a 40% discount since there is no shipping! Be sure to arrive early for the 
best selection!

Tomorrow I will move a few more tables and pick up things that are not for sale....Big Shots
 and accessories!! Someone saw one of my Big Shots in the background of a photo today 
and asked if it was for sale. No, I often wish I had a third during some classes!

 So did you lose power during last Monday's storm? There was power at the studio but not the 
house so Rich and I took an air mattress and his c-pap and camped out at the studio. It was 
not the best night's sleep I've ever had but way better than at home with no lights, fans, or 

cpap for Rich!! 
I am working to get more consistent with this blog. If you have ideas for things you would like to see here please let me know! Until next time...

Spring Classes

Looks like spring might finally have arrived in New Hampshire! The grass is greening up and the daffodils are blooming! I am excited to be offering these classes this month.

4 Card Class on May 9th

The first class I am offering in May is the monthly 4 card class. I offer this class on the second Wednesday of each month. The class fee is $15. This month I have designed a couple birthday cards. There is a Mother's Day card which can have a different greeting as needed. The triple fold card is a feminine birthday card which again can be changed up as needed.

One Sheet Wonder -Spring Foil Cards

In this product based class you will create 14 fabulous cards using one sheet of the Spring Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper that was available during Sale-A-Bration. Your class fee of $37 includes a package of gold foil sheets, a package of Thick White card stock and a package of Whisper White envelopes. The registration deadline is May 11th so that I can order the materials and have them here in time for class. The foil papers add a lovely elegance to these cards. The greetings can be changed to match upcoming occasions that you have.

Only a few more days to get FREE Product

I just got back from spending several days in Rhode Island with my sister-in-law. It was wonderful to spend time with her and visit.

I am having Fun Friday this coming week (March 30th). If you have placed an order I probably will have it available for pick up. I will also offer my birthday offer again. I have gathered many card fronts from swaps that I have participated in and I am offering them to you with an order. If you choose to order $25 then you can choose 2, if your order is $50 or more you can choose 5 of the card fronts.

Sale-A-Bration is Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotion and it is almost over! For the next few days you can order $50 of awesome Stampin' Up! product and choose from many options for your FREE product. You can click here to see a video of the Happy Wishes  stamp set. The Spring Foils 12x12 Specialty Designer Series Paper is another of the FREE product options. Here I colored the paper with my Stampin' Blends alcohol markers and then swiped my Pool Party ink pad over it. It is so beautiful in real life!!

If you are unable to get to the studio you can email me an order or hop on over to my online store and place an order there. I would be happy to mail your card fronts to you.

 

I have done a couple of Brusho demonstrations. Here is the result of adding Brusho crystals onto spray starch on Watercolor paper. I covered the paper with plastic wrap and smooshed it around. The trick is waiting for it to dry. In order to get the fabulous effect the plastic wrap must be left on the paper while the starch dries and the waiting is sooo hard!!!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek. I will try to get a few more card samples posted here soon.

New Choices for Sale-A-Bration!!

 

Happy snow day! I know you may be sick of the snow but this is really to be expected in New England! Every year since the year I was born there is a storm within a few days of my birthday. The year I was born my grandmother could not get out of  Bradley Airport in Hartford to fly to Louisiana because of a big storm.  Anyway the snow day gives me a chance to catch up on some computer work and let you know about some fun things happening at the studio and with Stampin' Up! Stampin' Up! has added a few great current catalog products to the Sale-A-Bration offerings!!

 

New Choices for the end of Sale-A-Bration! These are current catalog products but you can earn them FREE with a qualifying order! In order for them to be FREE you must use the item numbers in this brochure and enter them in the Sale-A-Bration rewards section of the order. I am happy to help with this so call or e-mail me with your order today!

At the studio I have added a couple new events including an all day (9a-9p) crop on National Scrappbooking day which is Saturday, May 5th. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!!

 

 

This coming Friday, March 16th is a Fun Friday. It is also my birthday so stop by and see me! I will have some treats to share and fun cards too! I plan to be at the studio by 3:30 and will stay until 6. I sure hope you come for a visit!

 



Picture Perfect Birthday

I am trying something a little new at the studio. I am doing Technique Tuesday class a bit different. At On Stage in Salt Lake City in November I learned about a class another demonstrator was holding with  a lot of success, so I decided to try it for a bit and see how it worked for us! I call it Stamp With Me and Get it FREE. The way it works is that I place an order before class for the stamp sets (you let me know and pay by registration deadline) at the class you use your stamp set to create 3 cards (okay last month it was 4 as I had a hard time narrowing down the options!).

These are a couple of cards the one on the left is one we made in class and the one on the right is similar to one we made using the stamp set and the photorealistic Designer Series Paper caller Picture Perfect Party 6x6 Designer Series Paper.

 



 

This coming month in March the stamp set we will be using is Bird Banter. It is a very cute set that includes outline bird images for coloring and several punny (yup I meant to type that) sayings like "Just a little toucan of my appreciation" and "You are the kind of friend I would share my branch with". I will probably use "A little birdie told me it was your birthday" and the complimentary one "Obviously it wasn't an early bird" quite often! I love making cards but getting a stamp on them and getting them in the mail is often a challenge for me!

 

 

These are a couple cards that I am considering for class. I also have a Waterfall card for this class.

 

The stamp set for April is the amazing Waterfront stamp set. We will use the Brusho Color Crystals for at least one of the cards.  



Going, Going...Gone

So I am sitting here at Mohegan Sun doing a little work while Rich plays a little poker. We had a lovely lunch together after my fabulous massage with a Reflexology add on. I felt so relaxed and wonderful!

I had intended to offer a Spring Sampler Class this coming Sunday but just couldn't get my mojo in gear. I may still try to offer a home decore piece kind of class in April. I would like to try some different types of classes and would love to have your input as to the types of classes you would enjoy taking. Since I couldn't get that class together I decided to offer a class using the 2016-2018 In Colors that will retire soon. The colors are Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach and Sweet Sugarplum. These colors will be available while supplies last once the Retiring List is published in April. Last year the re-inkers and card stock sold out in hours!! I think it was 5 hours actually! If you have ink pads but have not gotten the reinkers please order them NOW!! I feel so bad when people try to order them in May and they are gone!

Anyway the class I am offering Going, Going, Gone will be held at my studio on Sunday, March 4th at 1p. It will include 5 cards made with the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set. You will create 1 card in each of the 5 retiring In Colors.

I will have the greetings from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set as well as some others that you can choose from to create the cards that you want and may need. I do need to know by Friday March 2nd if you are planning to attend so I can create the card kit packets. This would be a great time to order your 2016-2018 In Color products before they are gone and earn FREE Sale-A-Bration Products as well!!



Occasions Designer Paper Share

Occasions Catalog Designer Series Paper Shares

I have offered paper shares with several of the last couple of catalogs and they have been well received. A paper share is a great way to get a sampling of the fabulous papers in the catalog. With a share you get 6x6 pieces of all the papers in the catalog which allows you to see the papers and decide which ones you want to invest in. The 6x6 pieces are great card sized pieces and also make great accent pieces on memory keeping pages.

The share I have created includes 60 pieces of 6x6 Designer Series Paper including the Glimmer Paper on page 57!! You will get at least one piece of each of the papers in the Occasions Catalog. The cost for a share is $22.00 and includes local pick-up at the studio. If you need the share mailed to you then please include an additional $7 for S/H.

Occasions Catalog Paper Shares

Share with local p/u $22.00 USD share with shipping $29.00 USD