Stretching our Creativity

Sometimes we need to be stretched a little....
So often I find myself looking for ideas and never having time to make anything. As a demonstrator we get this AMAZING stampin' success magazine monthly and so I challenged my team, at our meeting last Sat, to pick a card layout out of one of our publications and then CASE it (Copy And Share Everything). One catch they couldn't case it exactly they had to use only the NEW supplies I had on the counter.
UGH right?

They rose to the challenge and kicked it's tail!!!
Check out my AMAZING, talented team members designs. I've taken a picture of the card on top of the magazine card they were casing.

Cindy Anderson 

Joan Kennedy 

Kay Roberts

Linda Harris

Vickie Leaman - used a sneak peek set from the Holiday Mini
that we got a convention called Love Always.

Supplies Used - I've done the searching so you don't have to ;) 

To make a purchase just click on the link below "add to bag" then come back here to grab the next one. It's shopping made simple!

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L-inked around the US!

This picture makes me smile!  It was taken during Convention at the Riverton home office and it reminds me we're L-inked Together even though we're spread all over the US! 

I'm missing y'all already!!! Hugs

I'd love to have you join our group at Convention next year! 

The $175 starter kit gives you a discount on products you love, cultivates creativity, encourages personal growth and builds friendships that will last a lifetime. 

Over the past 2 years I've had the honor of watching my team receive leadership awards and I'm so proud of their growth. To celebrate, we spent a fun night together as I spoiled them with food, fellowship and NEW products. I'll be sending my out of town girls their goodies in the mail. 

Check out the NEW Button Buddies stamp set. It was made to fit our buttons - super fun! 

Here's the cards we created, all cased from swaps I got at convention! 

Mark August 14th on your calendar and join us at 2:00 for our monthly team gathering. 

Guest are encouraged!

Can YOU make smaller Tulips?

Sure, if you have the Textured Framed Tulips Folder # 121809!
This is my card swap for our team PLAY DAY on Sunday....I can't wait!

I've added a quick video to show you how.....
(if you're a subscriber, you must go the link to SEE the video)


If you think that's cool, wait till you see what were making this Thursday, at Big Shot Class. We'll be using the Petal Cone Die and all I can say is, WOW!

Let me know what you think of the video. How can I make it better, etc? This was my first technique video that that had to be FILMED. My MDS videos are done right from the computer, so their much easier!

L-inked Together,
Mandy

Don't forget:
There's only a few more days to take advantage of Sale-A-Bration, and get free stuff!
Make plans to attend our Weekend Retreat, you'll learn more tips and tricks, and have time to complete your crafting projects!

Leadership L-inked Ladies… YOU could join us FREE!

Scroll past the pictures to see how you can join us FREE!

I love that Stampin’ Up! spoils us at each event we attend but this year was over the top! We just arrived home from leadership 2011, +one, where part of our group made the highlights page, showing off our new beautiful bags! We call ourselves the bag ladies because if you’ve been in SU long enough then you have a closet full of BAGS!

This Leadership bag/purse is my favorite yet, it quilted with our vintage wallpaper pattern on it!

Here’s the matching day planner I got from my service account manager. The rubber Stampin’ Up Logo is so fun and the bookmark on the front is hand made from the new flower die in the occasions mini catalog!

Here’s our team at the end of the conference, 10pm after a FULL 2 1/2 days and we all still looked great!!!  Check out the beautiful broach we made during the make ‘n takes (by far the best event ever). 

I’m in LOVE with the new window panes, they’re beautiful! Check out the butterfly image attached to the broach on the clear window pane.

I’d love to have you join us at the next event! Ask me how :)

ATTENTION - BIG NEWS!!!

Stampin’ Up! gave each of the Leadership attendees ONE FREE demonstrator kit to give away. So, I’m on a search for the “right person” to guide in this business adventure. The starter kit, valued at over $300, will be delivered to YOUR HOME, totally FREE!!!

*Are you looking for a part-time or full-time job that is FUN!!!

*Do you love stamping and sharing that love with others???

This is once in a lifetime opportunity, that could change your life forever!!!

ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON???

• Do you LOVE Stampin' Up! products and want to share our Wood and Clear Rubber Stamps, Home Decor Vinyl, My Digital Studio, Simply Adorned Jewelry, Fabric line, and Big Shot exclusive dies with others?
• Do you want to be part of an active group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators?
• Do you love to teach others how to do something new?
• Do you want to earn some extra money?
• Do you want to hold at least 2 workshops a month?
• Are you willing to participate in monthly group meetings and events, card swaps and on-line discussions?  I’m looking for someone who really wants to be involved!
• Are you willing to start with a bang during the February and March Sale-A-Bration promotion?  As a demonstrator, you get to offer the FREE stamps to your customers and earn FREE stamps for you, too!!
• Stampin’ Up! is asking this person (the one who receives the free kit) to share the "opportunity" with others while working to recruit at least one friend during Sale-A-Bration to join you as a demonstrator. There will be rewards for “both of you”!

Are you dreaming BIG, right now, then you could be “the one”!

Here’s what I need you to do:

Send me an email telling me WHY you'd like to be a demonstrator, what product you’d like to focus on, and HOW you plan to achieve the above goals!

Run, don’t walk, this opportunity will be gone on WEDNESDAY, January 19th! I’ll need to meet with you and send the paper work by noon.

So hurry, send me an email with your WHY and HOW, TODAY!

I can’t wait to see who God chooses to bless with this opportunity. I will pray over all the emails!

Another way to earn something FREE – I’m working on my contact list, it needs revised and moved to one location. So, if you want to be included on my lists please send me an email telling me what your favorite Stampin’ Up! product line is (clear mount stamps, my digital studio, etc…) and your current contact information – Name, Email and Mailing Address  - Address is needed only if you’d like to receive hand stamped mail from me! I’ll pick 2 winners on Wednesday so hurry!!!

Email Me now at mandysu@comcast.net

Tote-ally Awesome Opportunity!

 

 

The Perfect tool to carry supplies to your 1st Stampin’ Up! Party!

New recruits who join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator during the promotion period will receive a FREE craft tote (valued at $39.95) with the purchase of their Starter Kit.

I’d love to have you on my team! Call me for more details – 678-215-3581

Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote Description

• 100% twill nylon exterior; 100% nylon interior
• Dimensions: 15-3/4" x 7-5/8" x 8-7/8"
• Includes attachable shoulder strap for easy transport
• Center section fits 12" x 12" card stock, Craft Keepers, and Paper Cutter
• Outside pockets fit extra-large punches perfectly
• Outside flap pockets offer secure spot for accessories
• Back zipper pocket holds up to seven Stampin' Pads

Dates: September 1-October 18, 2010, or while supplies last

click here to join online – password L-inked Ladies

My Awards Night Story

   Imagine sitting with all the top demonstrators in the section reserved just for the 130 some ladies invited to attend Founders Circle 2010. Ronda Wade looks and me and says, “Are you nervous?” and I answer, “No”. What was I thinking? I guess it was all just unreal.

   I had received the Founders Circle bag on Wednesday when we checked into the awards booth. I knew when we got there I had 10 team members that had worked hard and hit $1000 in sales this year. Plus, of our 3 amazing ladies that busted it big time and promoted to Sr. Supervisor. I hit my person goal for the year, of 20K in sales, because of all my amazing friends that come weekly to all my classes! So I had tons of Pin and Free sets to pick up when I got to the awards booth!
    I started the Training with Ronda program in February of this year. She is amazing and got me on track, in just 4 short months, to achieve the Alaskan cruise. That was never something I thought was possible! Ronda also told me I could be in the running for Founders and that’s what keep me pushing the last few months.
   So as we walked up to the booth I was hoping for some amazing news! Below is the picture Amanda snapped as the sweet lady behind said, “Is that all of the awards?” then looked down grabbed the Founders Bag and said, “Oh, I guess there is ONE more!” I screamed LOUD (you all know how loud I can be hehehe)!
  
Go back with me to Awards Night, sitting with all the TOP demos….
   They started with #100 and my Sweet Friend Missy Shipman's name was called! I knew I would be one of the next names called. My TEAM kicked tail this year and 20K in sales is great, but small in comparison to the majority in this group! The numbers just keep coming…I wasn’t in the the 90’s. The 80’s when by and I was still sitting there. NOW, my heart is pumping in my chest. I am shocked! The 70’s when by along with the 60’s….I was shaking so badly I couldn’t sit still. “ Number #57 from Acworth, GA.” Oh my, that was me! The L-inked Together TEAM had earned us #57 – I am so proud of y’all!

L-inked Ladies, I love each of you so much. It is an honor to work beside each of you. I look forward to seeing big things in your businesses this year! Please know, that I pray for each of you on a regular basis. I am blessed because of you and I thank God daily for you in my life! Next Year you all must be in Salt Lake with me!!!
I want this group photo to be bigger ;)

Left – Right Jackie Barfield (Team), Julie Leblanc, Dina Anker, Amanda Morris (Team), Me, Rose-Ellen Crane Eastman, Row 2 Front, Cathy Williams, Back Kasey Litt (Team)
I love what I do more every day!
Here’s my favorite Card from Convention, it’s not a swap, Jackie Barfiled gave it to me as a congratulations for earning the cruise to Alaska. Didn’t she do an amazing job of portraying the event! Thanks, Jackie, love ya!

I’ll post more convention highlights over the next few days!
Come to Punch Art Class Thursday 7pm or Friday 10am and you’ll see everything in person!

Memorable Meeting

Our June Team Meeting will be hard to forget…we had a group of 14 ladies and I ran it like a party! We had a blast, laughed the entire time, and got to stamp a little, too! I didn’t realize how super completive these ladies were till the “fun” started! As I passed product and did some demonstrations, I had tickets to give out to the ladies that participated (answered questions, told us what they liked about the product, etc.) Man, I gave a ton of tickets and a ton of FREE cards away!

Our swaps were amazing, too! I hope I have not set the bar too high for the next meeting! If you want to see what all the fuss is about – PLEASE – mark your calendar and join us for the next one….July 11th 2:00- 4:00pm.

Team Meeting- June Card Swaps:

Card by: Tammy Avery

• Extreme Elements 
• Extreme Skater

Card by: Amanda Morris

• Spanish – Vintage Vogue

Card by: Linda Harris

• Texture Folder – Square Lattice
• Boho Blossoms Punch
• Scallop Circle Punch

Card by: Lisa Vale

• Sneak Peek – Texture Folder – Vintage Wallpaper
• Sneak Peek – Greenhouse Gala -Designer Paper

Card by: Liene Tuttle 

• Eastern Blooms

Card by: Laura Wiant

• Builder Wheels

Card by: Cathy Snider

• Watercolor Trio

Card by: Mandy Grant 

• Sneak Peek – Friends Never Fade
• Sneak Peek – Greenhouse Gala Designer Paper

Card by: Tina Glover

• Season of Friendship

Card by: Nicole Watson

• Sneak Peek – Because I Care – level 1 hostess set

Card by: Jennifer Ule 

• Petal Pizzazz
• Great Friend

Card by: Kasey Litt – she won our favorite swap prize!

• Beautiful Wings Embosslit
• Sneak Peek- Greenhouse Gala Designer Paper

The Last Chance Lists are here – click my logo above to LOOK at everything that’s leaving us, some of it’s 25% to 50% off -Only While Supplies LAST!!

Here are the PDF lists:

• Last Chance Stamp List
• Last Change Decor List