Wendy Todd - Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator

Love What You Do!

One of the VERY best things about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is the demonstrator training events that they offer. We have Regional Training coming up in Sydney in November and even though it's still a couple months away, I can't wait! I love having the opportunity to get together with my demonstrator friends who live a little too far away for regular get togethers! Not to mention, meeting up with FABULOUS Stampin' Up! staff who travel all the way from the US for our training events! Can you believe that? At regional training, we get a free stamp set & make and take projects, a yummy gourmet lunch, awesome business & project training and the opportunity to swap project ideas with our fellow demonstrators. Stampin' Up! also provide gorgeous display boards of project ideas & inspiration that we're able to photograph throughout the day. Sound fun?

Why not take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s current fantastic discount on the Starter Kit and join me at Regional Training in November? For just $259, you can join Stampin' Up! today and start reaping the benefits of being a part of this fantastic company! Over the coming weeks, there are TONS of fantastic benefits to being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. These include:

• Getting your very own copy of the BRAND NEW 2010/11 Idea Book & Catalogue in your hands NEXT WEEK!!!
• Access to a sneak peak preview of new IB&C products THIS SUNDAY! As demonstrators, we'll be able to order from this sneak preview right through August!
• Enjoy a 30% discount on your new catalogue purchases in September!
• No minimum sales to meet until the end of December!

Stampin' Up! is such a great company to work with. They regularly let us know how much we're appreciated as demonstrators, often in fun and quirky ways. Just look at this fun video the marketing department made for us, released this morning (click on the image to view the video):

If you'd like more information or have any questions about joining Stampin' Up!, don't delay! The special starter kit price is only available for a few more days! Email Me or phone me on 0402 120 972 today!

 

Two Step Stampin' Sale!

Stampin' Up!'s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And from 1-31 July, you'll get 20% off select Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalogues--no limit, no minimum purchase required!

Choose from any of the stamp sets listed below:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
116386	39	Loads of Love	$39.95	$31.96
116342	42	Big Bold Birthday**	$53.95	$43.16
115860	78	A Rose Is a Rose**	$66.95	$53.56
116332	86	Playful Petals**	$52.95	$42.36
115770	98	Cheep Talk	$47.95	$38.36
115946	115	Wonderful Favourites	$39.95	$31.96
119187	14*	Tiny Tags (wood-mount)	$38.95	$31.16
118592	14*	Tiny Tags (clear-mount)	$28.95	$23.16
119163	31*	Cottage Garden (wood-mount	$32.95	$26.36
120003	31*	Cottage Garden (clear-mount)	$24.95	$19.96

*From 2010 Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue

**Retiring stamp sets!

Contact me today to start two-stepping into fabulous!

June Deals of the Week #4

Throughout the month of June, Stampin' Up! has been offering a new deal every week. With the Deals of the Week, you'll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue! This week's deal is the last Deal of the Week for June and it doesn't disappoint! This week, you can save 40-45% off the following great accessories:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
109113	149	Square Ice Rhinestone brads	$19.95	$11.97
109111	149	Circle Ice Rhinestone brads	$19.95	$11.97
109112	149	Square Fire Rhinestone brads	$19.95	$11.97
111848	150	Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$19.95	$10.97
109050	151	Certainly Celery 5/8" grosgrain ribbon	$14.95	$8.97

To place an order, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972. You must get your order to me no later than Wednesday 30th June in order to receive the special price.

Please Note: This post will be featured at the top of my blog for the duration of this week's sale. Please scroll down for more recent posts!

June Deals of the Week #3

Throughout the month of June, Stampin Up! are offering a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you'll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue! This week's deal is so exciting -up to 50% off the following stamp sets:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
114263	34	A Happy Heart stamp set	$41.95	$20.98
115792	57	Greetings Eight stamp set	$49.95	$24.98
116330	78	Bella's Bloom stamp set	$24.95	$14.97
113009	97	Enjoy Every Moment stamp set	$53.95	$26.98
114283	105	All Scallops stamp set	$55.95	$27.98

I confess, some of these gorgeous stamp sets are personal favourites of mine! Here is a card that I made last year using the adorable Bella's Bloom stamp set (design CASEd from SCS):

I just love that adorable flower image! So sweet and feminine and elegant! And at under $15 for the complete set, who can resist? It's a great gift idea, too, for those special papercrafting friends and family! 

Be sure to check either my blog or my demonstrator website each Wednesday in June to see what new deals are up for grabs that week, then contact me to place your order. You must get your order to me no later than the Tuesday following the deal's release in order to receive the special price.

Please Note: This post will be featured at the top of my blog for the duration of this week's sale. Please scroll down for more recent posts!

Sketchy Saturday!

It has been SO long since I've done a Sketchy Saturday, I can't even remember when it was myself! I'm wondering just exactly where the first half of 2010 has disappeared to! Anyway, so I'm declaring today a Sketchy Saturday! I've decided to use this great sketch by Carol Dunstan for our team blog, Elite Challenges. Such a great sketch! All you need to do to play along is create a card following Carol's sketch, then upload it to your blog or favourite online gallery. Grab the link to your card and post it in a comment on this post here on my blog. Easy! Do all this before midnight on Monday, 14th June (thank goodness for the long weekend -an extra day to create!) and then on Tuesday I'll randomly select a winner to receive a prize from me. I can't wait to see all of your creations!

For my card, I decided to break out my gorgeous Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper -one of the packs that is on special this week. At first glance, this paper pack is a little glare-y (is that a word?), but when you start creating with it, wow, it's just stunning!  

If you would like to order any of the supplies used to create this card, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972. And don't forget, to receive the special price for the Pink Flamingo paper, you'll need to get your order to me by Tuesday 15th June! 

June Deals of the Week #2

Throughout the month of June, Stampin' Up! are offering a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you'll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue! This week's amazing deal is up to 40% off a selection of gorgeous Designer Series Papers! 

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
112470	132	Haiku Designer Series paper	$16.95	$10.17
113976	132	Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper	$16.95	$11.02
113992	133	Tea Party Designer Series paper	$16.95	$10.17
113975	133	Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper	$16.95	$11.02
114037	133	Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series paper	$22.95	$14.92

Be sure to check either my blog or my demonstrator website each Wednesday in June to see what new deals are up for grabs that week, then contact me to place your order. You must get your order to me no later than the Tuesday following the deal's release in order to receive the special price.

Please Note: This post will be featured at the top of my blog for the duration of this week's sale. Please scroll down for more recent posts!

Join Stampin' Up! and SAVE!

One of the most exciting announcements made at our recent Stampin' Up! convention was the current discount on the fabulous Starter Kit. The Starter Kit is fantastic value anyway, but until July 31st, Stampin' Up! are offering the Starter Kit for just $259! That's over 20% off! Packed with gorgeous stamp sets, ink pads and more (most of which can be substituted with stamp sets and colours of your choice), this is one sale you don't want to miss! But, these fabulous savings on awesome products is just the beginning. When you buy the Starter Kit and become part of my time, that's when the real fun begins!

Picture this...

• Being paid to have friends over to stamp together!
• Introducing new stampers to the fun and excitement of making their own handmade cards and scrapbook pages, seeing the joy on their faces when they realise they can create beautiful things too!
• Meeting new friends who share your passion for stamping and papercrafting!
• Saving up to 32% on all of your purchases!
• Contributing to the family income by doing something you love!
• Having access to quality training events like Regional Training and our annual Convention
• Earning FREE stamp sets and holidays to exotic locations -like FIJI!!!

Just imagine the fun you'll have as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! Joining this fantastic company is one of the best decisions I've ever made -I love my job! Join my team today and experience the excitement of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! For more information or to join, email me or phone me on (02) 4304 1294.

Introducing Deals of the Week!

I have some exciting news for you today!

Throughout the month of June, Stampin' Up! are offering a new deal every week! With the Deals of the Week, you'll get up to 50 percent off a selection of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue!

This week's deals:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
112081	152	Scallop Square punch	$30.95	$20.12
109183	153	Trio Flower punch	$30.95	$20.12
110711	153	Boho Blossoms punch	$30.95	$20.12
114889	n/a*	Scallop Oval punch	$30.95	$20.12

*From Carryover flyer

Be sure to check either my blog or my demonstrator website each Wednesday in June to see what new deals are up for grabs that week, then contact me to place your order. You must get your order to me no later than the Tuesday following the deal's release in order to receive the special price.

Please Note: This post will be featured at the top of my blog for the duration of this week's sale. Please scroll down for more recent posts!

Autumn/Winter Mini is LIVE!

Today is the day! The Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue is live and you can order from it now! Click Here to view the catalogue online. If you'd like to place an order or ask a question, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972.

Happy Shopping! 

Haitian Relief Update

Stampin′ Up! demonstrators are working hard to make a difference in the lives of those who continue to be affected by the 12 January earthquake in Haiti. In just fifteen days, demonstrators around the world have already sold 7524 of the stamp sets. From each of these sets, Stampin′ Up! will donate $2 to the Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund.

This offer lasts until 28 February, 2010, so you still have time to lend a helping hand to those who are so much in need.

I {heart} Hearts Mini Accordian Album

I am really loving the I {heart} Hearts stamp set. I'm finding it to be a very inspirational set, which makes it really easy to create with! When I bought the set back in early January, the first project that I began planning was a mini accordian album for my husband for Valentine's Day. I plan to put some family photos in my album and I chose an accordian style because I wanted my husband to be able to stand it up on display, either on his desk at work or on our TV cabinet at home. I was so excited with the finished album that I decided to offer it as a class. The class sold out so quickly that I didn't even get to advertise it online!

The class was held at my place last Thursday night and we all had a great time. Everyone's albums turned out a little differently with each person's personal touch. This is one of the things I love most about teaching papercrafts -the way we can all create something different with the exact same supplies and tools. It's so inspirational!

Don't forget... Until February 28th, the Stampin' Up! will donate $2 from the sale of every i {heart} Hearts stamp set to the American Red Cross Haitian Disaster Relief fund. PLUS, during this fundraising promotion, I will personally discount the stamp set from the full retail price of $42.95 to just $35.14 (plus shipping). Don't delay! Contact me today to place your order and help the people of Haiti to begin rebuilding their lives.

Good Neighbours and Sale-A-Bration

I am so enjoying Sale-A-Bration! This year's Free stamp sets are just gorgeous and SO much fun to create with! I've used one of this year's free stamp sets to create today's card, which I CASEd from SCS. It's called "Good Neighbours" and I am loving it! The set comes with 3 house "bodies" and 3 house roofs that are all interchangable. It also comes with a leaf stamp and 2 tree stamps AND a cloud stamp! It's just adorable and so versatile.

To create the background effect on the vanilla cardstock, I just used my bone scorer along the groove of my paper cutter. I love how it turned out!

During Sale-A-Bration (on now until March 31st), when you spend $100 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit--for every $100 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration reward! Contact me today to place your qualifying order and get your hands on some gorgeous FREE stamps! 

Haitian Disaster Relief

I am proud to announce that Stampin' Up! are joining the relief effort to bring aid and support to the people of Haiti. From now until 28 February, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (pictured left) to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well established in Haiti and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.
 
In order to sell as many of these sets as possible (in the hope of raising lots of money!), I will be removing my demonstrator discount. This brings the cost of the stamp set down to just $35.14 (plus applicable shipping of $5.95 or 5% of order value, whichever is greater).
 
Don't forget, Sale-A-Bration is now on and the purchase of this set will count towards your $100 order!

I just love this stamp set, so I'm really excited that Stampin' Up! chose this set to fundraise with. I sat down yesterday and created this cute milk carton gift box, using the I {heart} hearts set and Candy Lane DSP. This is such a cute gift box and will make a perfect valentine treat for my hubby.
 
Contact me today to place your order for this gorgeous stamp set and help the people of Haiti to begin rebuilding their lives.

STOP PRESS! Two punch choices with Christmas Promotion!

Remember this post from the other day? Well, the news just got better. Stampin' Up! have announced that when doing your Christmas shopping with us between 1st November and 14th December, not only will you receive a punch FREE with every $85 you spend in our gift giving guide, but you'll now have a choice between two punches! You can now to choose to receive either the scallop square punch OR boho blossoms punch when you spend $85 or more on products in our gift giving guide. But wait, there's more! There's no limit to the number of punches you can receive for free! So, spend $170 on products in the Gift giving guide and you can receive one of each! How awesome is that?! Click Here to download a copy of the gift giving guide. Then, to place an order, email me or phone me on 0402 120 972 and I'll arrange to have your order sent to your home or postal address. Happy Shopping!

Echoes of Kindness GIVEAWAY!

Echoes of Kindness is definitely one of my favourite Stampin' Up! sets. It's so pretty and elegant, but surprisingly versatile, too. The long blossom can be used to create gorgeous backgrounds and borders which I just love. This stamp set is an exclusive Level 2 Hostess Set (only available to workshop hostesses who have sales of $600 or more) BUT...

I have one brand new Echoes Of Kindness Stamp Set to GIVE AWAY! That's right, one lucky winner is going to win themselves this gorgeous stamp set for FREE!

So, I know you're just dying to know how YOU can win, right? It's easy. To be in the running to win this set, you just have to be a fan of my Facebook page. Yep, nothing more to it than that. Already a fan? No worries, you're already in the draw and you don't need to do a thing. Not a fan, yet? Simple, just click here to go to my Facebook Page and click on the "become a fan" button at the top of the page.  Do that and you're in the draw, too!

Entries are open until 9am, November 4th. All fans of my Facebook Page at that time will be entered into a random draw and the winner will be announced both here on the blog and over at the FB Page shortly thereafter. Prize includes free postage. Sorry, SU demo's not eligible to win.

I'll be posting a new card creation made using this set over on the Facebook Page later today, so be sure to check that out. Good luck!

*** This post will remain at the top of the blog for the duration of the promotion. Please scroll down for the latest updates***

New Mini Catalogue ONLINE Launch!

Join me ONLINE! at my Spring Mini '09 Catalogue Launch

It's going to be lots of fun!
 
When: Saturday, 8th August, 2pm start
Where: Online!
Cost: FREE! Make & Take kit, friendly conversation and project inspiration supplied!
 
I've set up a special online party location -you'll receive the link to this exclusive club upon registering to take part in the online mini launch. We're going to have a fun afternoon of creating, challenges, conversation and PRIZES! The party location has a chat room where we call all congregate and enjoy each other's company, a blog where I'll post challenges and a video tutorial to show you how to do the make and take, along with lots of new mini catalogue project ideas. Prizes will be randomly given out throughout the afternoon.

To register for the festivities, simply email me or call me on 0402 120 972 and I'll give you all the details you'll need to take part. I'll also ask you for your postal address so that I can send you your copy of the mini catalogue and your free make and take kit!
 
 Free Make & Take project
 Mini Catalogue
 Watch out for the Prize Patrol! Lots of giveaways
 Awesome freebies for ALL orders over $100

In celebration of the arrival of the new mini catalogue, I'll be running a special catalogue workshop event -place an order of $100 or more and receive one of the following FREE gifts from me:

• SAB 2009 Set "Polka Dot Punches"
• 08/09 Level 1 Hostess Set "Party Punches"
• 09/10 Level 1 Hostess Set "Punches Three"
• 09/10 Level 1 Hostess Set "Live Like You Mean It"
• 09/10 Level 2 Hostess Set "Rustic Rooster"
• 09/10 Level 1 Hostess Set of your choice
• $30 Gift Voucher

There's no limit on the number of gifts you can receive -spend $200, receive two gifts and so on. Gifts will be chosen at random by drawing the gift name from a hat. Payment for your order can be made by credit card (visa or mastercard), direct deposit or paypal and must be received within 7 days of the launch party in order to receive your gift with your order. Your order can be for any current product -from both the new mini and the main Idea Book & Catalogue.

Call me on 0402 120 972 or email me to RSVP and reserve your place ASAP -you'll want to make sure your project kit arrives on time, so book your place TODAY!

*Please note, you must register by August 6th in order to receive a Make & Take kit. Sorry, not available to Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.

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Get the gift you want for Mother's Day!

There's little more than two weeks until Mother's Day, so I figure it's time to start letting our other halves know what it is we REALLY want for our special day this year! Wouldn't you LOVE to receive this with your breakfast-in-bed this year?....

Guilt-free dollars to spend on all of your favourite Stampin' Up! products! Every gift certificate purchased through me will come beautifully packaged inside a lovely card, handmade by me. Hubby will love it because all the work is done for him and you will love it because you're finally getting what you really want, instead of that dreaded new toaster or soap on a rope!!!

Here's how it works: Download my specially created flyer below, detailing this special offer and print off several copies to leave strategically around the house and in hubby's lunch box, so that by the time he has seen it four or five times he might actually get the message! Hubby will then contact me to order a gift certificate for you and I will post it to him in time for him and the kids to give it to you on Mother's Day. Then you can contact me anytime to place your order. How easy is that? And, of course, now is the perfect time for a fabulous gift like this -what better way to get lots of lovely new goodies from our gorgeous new Stampin' Up! catalogue?

Gift Certificates are available from me in ALL denominations and hubby can even request your favourite colours be used to make your gift card.

So, without further ado... here is the flyer to download for the required oh-so-subtle hint dropping: Mother's Day Gift Certificate Flyer

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or call me on 0402 120 972. Happy Mother's Day!  

Stampin' Up! Joins the Bushfire Appeal Effort

To help those victims of the bushfires that have ravaged Victoria, join with us in supporting the Bushfire Appeal.

Here are the details:

From 12 February through 31 March 2009, Stampin' Up! will donate 50 percent of the retail value of all sales from a select group of 10 stamp sets to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfires 2009 Appeal. 

Here is a list of the Bushfire Appeal sets:

Stamp Set	Item Number	Page Number in Catalogue	Retail Price
Priceless	112312	105	$48.95
Seeing Spots	108909	89	$29.95
Baroque Motifs	112380	98	$39.95
Live Your Dream	114261	3 (Summer Mini Catalogue)	$55.95
Looks Like Spring*	108864	76	$58.95
The Snowflake Spot*	108934	27	$39.95
Bodacious Boquet*	108756	80	$58.95
Polka Dots & Paisley*	110247	46	$35.95
G'day Mate*	111973	115	$35.95
Be Happy*	108744	51	$39.95

*These sets will appear on the upcoming list of retiring products, so they will only be available for the Bushfire Appeal -while supplies last.

During the donation period, I will periodically update my blog with the amount of money we are collecting from the sales of these sets. Check back here frequently for the most up-to-date information.

If you would like to order any of these products to help the Bushfire Relief Effort, please email me or phone me on 0402 120 972. 

Reintroducing the Birthday Club

Earlier in the year, I announced the introduction of my new Birthday Club. Unfortunately, with my pregnancy and returning to full time work, this didn't get off the ground. So, I'm happy to re-announce it and this time, we'll make it happen!

 

As a valued birthday club member, you will receive a handmade birthday card from me and a 10% discount on all purchases made during the month of your birthday. Also, each month I will run a draw for a $10 gift voucher (valid only through me). All members with a birthday during that month will go into the draw.

 

Membership is free and open to all Australian Residents (non-SU! demos only). To join the Birthday Club, simply email me with your full name, address and date of birth (year of birth optional). We'll kick it off from today, so if you have a November birthday, you'd better email me very soon!

Stampin' Up! turns 20!

It's Stampin' Up!'s birthday and they've decided to celebrate by giving us the presents! This month, spend $20 on regular catalogue merchandise and get 20% off these select birthday stamp sets:

Item	Page #	Description	Retail Price	20% Off Price
112594	37	Big Bold Birthday	$53.95	$43.16
108894	38	Pretty Princess	$45.95	$36.76
108753	51	Birthday Best	$25.95	$20.76
110246	55	Crab & Company	$52.95	$42.36
112318	118	Short & Sweet	$29.95	$23.96

This offer is only available until the end of the month, so contact me today to celebrate with Stampin' Up! and get 20% off select stamp sets!

Sale-A-Bration is coming!

Sale-A-Bration gives everyone a reason to celebrate. This is the most amazing time of year, I love it! Christmas is over and Stampin’Up!^® is still giving away fabulous stamp sets!

Sale-A-Bration is a fabulous promotion, running from 1 January - 29 February, 2008. For every $100 you spend, you will receive a free promotional stamp set of your choice from the Sale-A-Bration range. There is no limit to the number of sets you can earn. You could earn them all!

Having a workshop during this promotion has extra benefits too! In addition to our regular hostess benefits, hostesses will receive a free promotional stamp set for workshops that reach $600 or more.

The Sale-A-Bration Catalogue is full of great new stamp sets and even more ideas. These fantastic Sale-A-Bration stamp sets are exclusive to this promotion and will never be offered again.

Email me to request your copy of the catalogue, or to book your own workshop to make the most of this fabulous promotion.

Have you thought of becoming a Stampin’Up demonstrator? Because during Sale-A-Bration there is something special in it for you too, New recruits who join as a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration can choose any stamp set, with a value of up to $79.95, from the current catalogue. What a bonus!

And the Sizzix goes to...

ROBYN!

Thanks everyone for your comments and taking the time to visit my new blog. I hope you like what you found here and continue to visit. I promise good things to come!

Here is the post Robyn left;

"Robyn said...
Wow great giveway - I have of course signed up for your newsletter. Thanks for the chance.

September 4, 2007 7:44 PM"

Thanks for your comment Robyn, please email me at stampin_wendy@yahoo.com.au with your postal address and I'll have that Sizzix out to you quicksmart!

Super Special Catalogue Workshop Event

How it works: 10 individuals are required to participate in the Catalogue Workshop Event, gather orders of $100 and benefit in the Hostess Gifts. Simply show your friends, family and coworkers the 2007/08 Idea Book & Catalogue and new Spring Mini Catalogue and collect $100 (prior to shipping) or more in orders before September 12th 2007. And yes -you can order it all yourself if you wish. Email or phone me with your orders and payment no later than September 12th. Yes, I do accept credit card (visa or mastercard only). PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL CREDIT CARD DETAILS. If you wish to pay by credit card, please phone me on 0402 120 972. Shipping is the usual 5% rate that Stampin' Up applies to all orders. I will cover the cost of getting the product from my house to yours. Everyone will be a Winner. Prizes are based on 10 Individual $100 orders. Prizes may increase or decrease, depending on how many are participating. I will place all names of the particiapnts in a hat and pick your prize. Prizes will be: - Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set - Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set - Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set - Level 2 Hostess Stame Set - August Promotion Stamp Set - All About U - August Promotion Stamp Set - Nice & Easy Notes - 4 Winners - $30 in Free Product of your choice PLUS - The Individual with most in orders over $100 will receive $25 in FREE Product of your choice. Catalogues can be found online here. Open to Australian Residents Only.