Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in October and get FREE goodies

Becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is a great way to explore your creativity, make new friends and earn some extra cash.

If you join my team, Gem's Gems, in October, SU will give you a FREE In Colour kit on top of the amazing value of the Starter Kit.

When you sign up this month, you will not only get more than £250 worth of products for just £119, you also get the card stock and classic ink pads in the 2011-2013 In Colours.

This means five extra ink pads and a pack of assorted A4 card in the beautiful new colours - Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder and Island Indigo.

It's worth £27.95, so sign up now to take advantage!

If you want to find out more about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator just get in touch, or go here:
In Colour promotion.

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A little something for my SU daughter

On Tuesday evening my lovely downline and friend Alex came round so I could help get her started as an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

There was no time for crafting unfortunately, as we focused on business things, but we had a good time nonetheless.

I had made her a little something to say welcome to the Gem's Gems team and here it is ...



A little gift bag using the Scallop Envelope Die on my Big Shot.

These are really fun and easy to make - simply cut out four envelopes and stick them together so that the flap becomes the bottom of the box and the scallop bit is turned down over the top edge. Then decorate as you wish.



I used the Springtime Vintage DSP and added flowers made with the Fun Flowers Die and a bow from Seam Binding Ribbon.



I then filled it full of goodies - loads of bits of ribbon and a pot of buttons and brads.



The little pot is an empty SU one, which I just covered with another flower made using the Fun Flowers Die. I have also added texture by running the shapes through the Big Shot with an Embossing Folder - Square Lattice and Perfect Polka Dots.

Being an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is great fun and a fantastic way of making some money from being crafty. The Starter Kit costs just £119 for £230 of goodies and has everything to get you started.

If you'd like to find out more about joining the Gem's Gems just ring me or send me an email and we'll have a chat.

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Just Believe extravaganza!

Today I have a whole host of cards to share using the Just Believe stamp set. This remains one of my favourite since we were given it at SU Convention in November. Yes, really, demos get quite a lot of freebies!

These cards were the ones we made at my SU mummy Julie's all-day training in January. We created five different designs based on the same set and then packaged them up into what is known as a baggie book. Each card is inside a cello bag and they are held together with eyelets. This is a great way to show samples without them getting damaged.

So here goes ...



Lovely bright colours on this one and some of the DSP and brads.



Another great colour combo and some shadow stamping here.



My favourite colour! The DSP is the beautiful Lap of Luxury and we used the Rub-Ons too. I had never tried these before and they are AMAZING!



This one is quite funky, with a scalloped trim and some paper piercing.



And a very dramatic card here.

So you can see how Just Believe is a really versatile stamp set and can be used in many different ways. That's why it is one of my favourites - I never get bored of using it!

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What a day!

Well yesterday was super awesome. Stampin' Up! events are always great fun and it's brill to spend time with fellow demos.

At Leeds yesterday there were about 70 amazing women, together to play with some new goodies and learn lots about SU products and building our businesses. We were also priveleged to be joined by Derek from SU's head office in the US. He is a fab bloke and a very motivational speaker.

We got to see and try out the items coming in the Mini Catalogue in April, but unfortunately I'm not allowed to show you those yet! It's worth the wait though, so hang around until April!

In the meantime, here's one of my latest cards.



My good friend Helen (hi again!) needed a birthday card for her sister. Green and funky were the instructions so this is what I came up with!

The stamp set is On A Pedestal - one I got in my Starter Kit when I signed up last July. I lined the parts up using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to make sure the cake wasn't wonky!



The colours are Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizazz and Daffodil Delight. The hearts and flowers were punched out with the Small Heart and Boho Blossoms punch. I added the highlight detail with a white gel pen.

I hope Helen's sister liked it!

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Sale-A-Bration is here! Earn FREE stamp sets!

Well my lovelies, today is a very exciting day because Sale-A-Bration is here! This is your chance to earn FREE Stampin' Up! stamp sets and there are loads of ways to get your hands on these four EXCLUSIVE products.
SAB runs until February 28th and you can earn free stamp sets in three ways.

1. With each order of £45 you can choose one free set. Spend £90 and you get two, £135 and you can have three. If you want all four, and who wouldn't - they're totally fab! - spend £180. This means your order alsoqualifies for a FREE Level 1 Hostess Set and a further £15 of free goodies from the catalogue! WOWSER! Take a look at the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue (link over there >>) and call or email me to place your order.

2. Host a workshop with £300 or more in orders and you will get a FREE SAB stamp set. You will also get a FREE Level 2 OR Level 1 Hostess Set and £35 of further FREE goodies from the catalogue. Not to mention have loads of fun and you and your guests will each have the chance to make a card to take away. Just get in touch to book your workshop and I will come round to demonstrate some of the amazing SU products.

3. Become a demonstrator during SAB and you can choose a FREE stamp set from the catalogue, up to £44.95. AMAZING! Being an Indpendent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is a great way to get discount on awesome craft products, meet new friends and earn some extra cash. You also have the opportunity to attend the SU events throughoutthe year, such as training days and Convention (at Disneyland Paris next November!). If you want to find out more about joining my team just get in touch.

So, there you have it! Earn free stamp sets in loads of fun and easy ways!

I'll be back tomorrow with some cards using the new SAB sets, but for now, here are pictures of all the products. To read the full details please visit SAB.

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