Join+: The Best Deal in the Catalog!

Today I'm taking a break from sharing a project with you, and instead I want to share a little bit about a promotion that Stampin' Up! is offering this month. It's called Join+, and if you're looking for a good deal, this is it!

 

Here are a few details about this special:

• The Stampin' Up! starter kit costs $99 + tax. You get to pick $155 of product - and you can choose whatever you want! That's right - that's $56 for FREE!
• Shipping is free on the starter kit. Which means that if you were planning to place an order of about $100 anyways, you would actually save money by purchasing the starter kit, and you would get more. It's kind of a no-brainer, right?
• Your starter kit will also include a free past Paper Pumpkin kit and catalogs.
• You will get a 20% discount on your purchases through at least October.
• You'll get to see and purchase from the upcoming Holiday Catalog and second Sale-a-bration brochure before anyone else - and at a discount!
• You'll get to be a part of a fun group of stampers, and join in our team creative and business challenges for prizes.
• You'll receive all of my class tutorials for free as a member of my team.

I did a short video on my Facebook page the other day to answer some frequently asked questions about the starter kit. If you'd like, you can view the video here:

 

For this month only, you get to choose $155 of product for your starter kit. On June 1, it will go back to $125. If you'd like to take advantage of this deal, you can purchase your starter kit here. Please let me know if you have additional questions, or would like to chat about the starter kit.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Shopping with a Discount (& some cute cards too!)

Have you heard about Sale-a-bration yet? It's Stampin' Up!'s biggest sale of the year, and there are several ways you can earn free stuff. If you've been around awhile, you are probably aware of how this works. If not, here's a brief overview:

 

 

If you're looking for the best deal, you'll want to purchase the starter kit. It's $99, and you get to pick $125 of product - whatever you want from your wish list! You don't pay shipping on the starter kit ($12.50 value), a free past Paper Pumpkin kit is included ($22 value), and during Sale-a-bration, you'll also get 5 free packs of paper (more on that in a minute - $57.50 value). WOW! You can see a peek at that pretty paper here:

 

After you purchase the starter kit, you'll be able to start shopping with a discount. I don't know about you, but I like a good deal! The discount starts at 20%. And you can still earn Sale-a-bration rewards and host rewards - without paying full price! Here's an example:

Let's say I want to order a few things on my wish list. 

As a customer:

• Hydrangea Hill Bundle - $52
• Gorgeous Posies Card Kit - $32
• Gorgeous Posies stamp set - $19
• Ice Cream Corner Suite Collection - $56

Subtotal: $159

S & H: $15.90

My tax: $13.64

Total: $188.54 

 

Don't forget: because I'm spending $150, I also receive host benefits of $15 free AND 3 $50 Sale-a-bration items or 1 $50 Sale-a-bration item and 1 $100 Sale-a-bration item.

 

As a new demonstrator:

• Hydrangea Hill Bundle - $52
• Gorgeous Posies Card Kit - $32
• Gorgeous Posies stamp set - $19
• Ice Cream Corner Suite Collection - $56

Subtotal: $159

S & H: $15.90

My tax: $13.64

Total: $188.54

Less $31.80 (20% discount on subtotal)

New total: $156.74

 

But wait! There's more! Even with my discount, I STILL receive host benefits on the $159 subtotal, so I receive the host benefits AND the Sale-a-bration items even as a demonstrator with my 20% off.

 

Shopping with a discount is awesome, don't you agree?! 

 

Now, if you've made it this far, I do have a few cards to share with you today. These cards both feature paper from the stacks you can get for free when you purchase a starter kit during Sale-a-bration. 

 

I also used the Approaching Perfection stamp set, which you can earn as a Sale-a-bration reward on your first order as a new demonstrator using your discount! 

 

Please let me know if you have questions about purchasing a starter kit. I am happy to answer them, and you can also read more about it here.

 

Here is the list of supplies I used on my cards today:

Stamps: Approaching Perfection

Ink: Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss

Paper: Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, Basic White, Regals DSP Stack, Subtles DSP Stack, Brights DSP Stack, Neutrals DSP Stack

Embellishments: Artistry Blooms Sequins, Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack, Playing With Patterns Ribbon Combo Pack

Tools: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Banners Pick a Punch

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

Get & Go Promotion

 

Stampin' Up! has a fun starter kit promotion this month, and I wanted to share more about it with you today. There are a lot of reasons people join Stampin' Up!:

• To buy their craft supplies at a discount
• To make more crafty friends
• To teach and share their love of stamping
• To get new products before everyone else
• To go to Stampin' Up! events
• To build their own business
• To make enough money to support their paper-crafting hobby

Maybe some of these reasons appeal to you. When I joined Stampin' Up! almost 8 years ago, I joined because I loved the products and I wanted to start a business. At the time, I had no dreams of the bigger business and earning incentives I do now. I just wanted to have fun, and I enjoyed stamping and wanted to share it with others. Many people who purchase the starter kit do so solely for the discount. And really, even without the Get & Go promotion this month, the starter kit is the best deal there is! But here's what you get this month when you buy the starter kit:

• $125 of your choice in product for $99. That's $26 for free! 
• Free shipping on the starter kit - this is a $12.50 value.
• Free Paper Pumpkin code (they usually send a free past kit, but due to the expected large number of starter kits purchased this month, you will get a code for a free kit later on) - this is a $22 value.
• Queen Anne's Lace stamp set - this is a $17 value.
• So Much Love stamp set - this is a $20 value.
• Cardstock cut and ready to make 16 cards with those stamp sets - this is hard to put a value on, but is probably at least a $5-7 value.

 

 

After you purchase the starter kit, you'll receive a 20% discount on all of your purchases, and this can increase! You'll be invited to exclusive demonstrator groups and events, and as a part of my team, you'll receive all of the tutorials I do every month for free. Being a part of our group is a lot of fun - everyone is so kind and supportive, and we can share our love of Stampin' Up! with each other. Here is a little video my team leader put together about our team:

 

If you would like to chat about the starter kit, I would love to tell you more and answer any questions you have. You can read more about it and purchase a starter kit on my website as well.

Next week, I'll have a few projects using these free stamp sets to share with you! I'll leave you with the sample cards that you'll get supplies for in your kit. Aren't they pretty?

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Extra, Extra!

Today's post is all about the starter kit. Now before you stop reading and click away, know that I am only sharing this information with you because I have gotten so much out of being a part of Stampin' Up!, and I truly wouldn't want you to miss out if you love the products half as much as I do!

What do you get when you purchase the starter kit?
The starter kit costs $99. Right now, you get to pick out $155 of whatever you would like - that's $56 free! There is also free shipping on the starter kit, which saves you another $10. In the kit, you'll also get a package of business supplies valued at over $50. And wait, there's more! New demonstrators receive a recent Paper Pumpkin kit in their box too! If you were already planning to order around $100, why wouldn't you purchase the starter kit instead and pick out more for your money? Keep reading to find out what else you'll get...


Once you purchase the starter kit, you get a 20% discount on your purchases. Do you belong to a membership store like Sam's Club or Costco? This is kind of like that. You pay your "membership fee" and then get to purchase the products at a discounted price. Your discount can get even higher if you want to work the business a little, or if you make a large number of purchases yourself.


Do you love the products that Stampin' Up! offers? Do you get excited to see what's new? Another perk of being a demonstrator is early access to new catalogs. In fact, in just a few days demonstrators will get to see the upcoming Holiday Catalog. Then, in August, we'll get to order from it while customers have to wait until September. This perk is probably my favorite one!


Another thing I have really enjoyed about being a demonstrator is access to an exclusive demonstrator Facebook group. You would not believe all of the projects that are shared there daily! You also get a quarterly magazine, Stampin' Success, filled with ideas and business tips.

Did I mention the friendships? It's so much fun to stamp and collaborate with a bunch of other people who love Stampin' Up! as much as I do. Let's face it, my husband just doesn't care too much about the cute cow stamp set or the newest set of stitched framelits. But my stamping friends do!


If you are at all interested in the starter kit, I would love to chat with you! Talking about stamping is one of my favorite things to do! I would be happy to send you more information and answer any questions that you have. You can contact me here. If I've already convinced you, you can purchase a starter kit here.


I could not imagine my life without Stampin' Up! Being creative and in charge of my own business brings me joy and fulfillment like nothing else does. Maybe it could do the same for you!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Christmas in July!

I have a beautiful card to share with you today! I get my inspiration from a lot of places, but this card was copied directly from our demonstrator magazine, Stampin' Success. It's a quarterly magazine, and it's packed full of project ideas and business tips. I love when it shows up in my mailbox!

Pretty, right? I love the new In Colors this year, and those little bow embellishments are adorable. And the best part was I didn't have to design it myself!


There are SO many perks to being a demonstrator, and I thought I would share some with you today, because the Starter Kit special this month is amazing! I made a short video to tell you about the Christmas in July promotion, and it includes a sneak peek of the new Carols of Christmas stamp set and Card Front Builder Thinlits from our upcoming Holiday Catalog. Thanks for taking a look!

If purchasing the Starter Kit is something you are interested in, you can contact me for more information, or sign up here. I would love to have you join my team, Rachel's Naptime Stampers!


Stamps: Happy Birthday, Gorgeous
Ink: Berry Burst
Paper: Berry Burst, Whisper White, Lemon Lime Twist, Fresh Florals DSP Stack
Accessories & Tools: Triple Banner Punch, Metallic Foil Doilies, 2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows, Silver Metallic Thread

Happy Stamping!

Rachel