Last Chance Awesome 35% More or 35% Less in a Starter Kit (My ideas)

Hi Everyone,

So if you haven't thought about what you would put in your starter kit, or which deal to take, I've got ideas for you. I was thinking that picking a theme or technique is the best way to put your starter kit together if you have a bit of cardmaking things, but are ready for more. Both of my ideas are around coloring. Stampin' Up! has fabulous coloring tools, so you'll want them all. 

35% More product with your Starter Kit (spend $99 and get $168.75 worth of product)

• Choose 10 Stampin' Blends Combo packs ($160.00)
• Add the Color Lifter ($5.00)

This adds to $165. You cannot exceed the $168.75, so you might have to let the few dollars go. What I love about the Stampin' Blends is that you get varying degrees of colors. Blends are smooth and are easy to use when you have outline images that are larger. Florals are perfect for Stampin' Blends. Ready to join with this special?

Get 35% OFF the cost of your Starter Kit ($125 worth of product for $64.35)

• Watercolor Pencil Assortment #1 ($16.00)
• Watercolor Pencil Assortment #2 ($12.50)
• Blender Pens ($13.00)

This is where the fun begins. You will have $83.50 left to spend. I would focus on 3 stamp sets that are perfect for watercoloring. I like to use my watercolor pencils when I have smaller areas to color. Some stamp sets I would suggest are:

• Bird's Eye View ($20)
• Berry Harvest Background Stamp ($20)
• Fruitful Blessings ($24)
• In the Moment ($26)
• Silly Goose ($25)
• Everlasting Beauty ($26)
• Coffee with Friends ($25)
• Festive and Fun ($26)
• Gifts of Giving ($24)

Again, depending on what you choose, you cannot exceed the $125 amount. Maybe choose 3 sets and then an embellishment or paper pack. Ready to join my team?

Which deal is right for you? It all depends on where your are in your crafting journey and what you'd like to focus on next. Let me know if you like my ideas and would like some tips and tricks on using these coloring tools. You can get more details on my website, but hurry! This deal ends soon.

Thanks for stopping by and seeing what I would put into a starter kit.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

Celebrating 35 Years with a Choice of a Joining Special

 

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in. This month is a very special month for all of us who love to craft! Stampin' Up is Celebrating 35 years in business and want to celebrate by having a joining special that fits all your needs. Read on for two fabulous specials. 

Option 1: Get 35% OFF the normal cost of a Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $125 USD worth of product for only $64.35.

Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $168.75 worth of product by spending $99.

You also receive FREE shipping as well as some business supplies.

One of the perks of being a Stampin' UP! Demonstrator is that you get to pre-order a month ahead of releases. This includes the pre-order that is happening now for some new and fabulous Online Exclusives. 

It gets better! Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE* to the virtual OnStage event on 11 November. That's a $77 value!

• Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
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• Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; they do not need to register separately.
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• Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

There are so many benefits to being a Stampin' UP! demonstrator. I really enjoy the flexibility to take advantage of the benefits that work for me and my busy life. Here are many of the benefits when you join Stampin' Up! and my Café Team.

DEMONSTRATOR BENEFITS

• Get 20%–25% off all Stampin’ Up! products.
• No “Selling” necessary…. unless you want to
• Earn additional income based on your sales and recruiting–just how much extra income is up to you.
• Set your own schedule and put in as much (or as little) time as you’d like.
• Get support through online training resources, a quarterly magazine, events, and a demonstrator-only online community with thousands of project ideas.
• Access to regular promotions, giving you an opportunity to contact customers.
• Opportunity to earn incentive trips.
• Chance to learn creative tips and techniques, share ideas, and meet new friends who love paper crafting as much as you do!

My Café Team Members also have Free local Saturday Stamp & Chat in my workshop room, quartery gatherings with new product projects and stamping gifts (sent to team members out of area as well), and monthly virtual meetings to support your needs. 

It's that perfect time to join and treat yourself before the holidays. Which starter kit will you choose? Maybe you are an avid stamper and just need that perfect coordinated products for your holiday cards. 

The Merriest Trees Bundle #162048 and the Walk in the Forest 12" x 12" Designer series paper #162377 is the perfect combintation for stunning holiday cards.

Maybe you are like me and want to shop more with the 35% more products. I have lots of wonderful products, but Stampin' Up! has so many wonderful products. There are so many ways to shop as well. From Paper Pumpkin, Kits Collection, Online Exclusives, to the various publications through the year, shopping is easy!

Whichever kit you decide to join with, you will also be part of a wonderful community of crafters. Ready to shop and join? Have any questions? Be sure to reach out if I can assist you in anyway. I would love to have you as part of my Stampin' Café Team. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

Create Beautiful Card with the Darling Details Bundle

 

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in. I'm so excited about my blog today since I finally got the dies that go with the Darling Details Stamp set. For some reason when I orderd, I missed putting the bundle # in. I missed out of a 10% discount because when you purchase a bundle with Stampin' Up!, there is a 10% discount. 

The Darling Detail Bundle is found on page 68 in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. Thes fun flowers and versitile dies will have you stamp the night away. The cards I created during my Facebook Live all feature the fabulous dies. I hope you enjoy my cards. I'd love to know which is your favorite.

My first card shows off the super cute 2-step stamping flowers. I just love the types of flowers that are flirty and fun. The Darling Details Border die is so cool! You can weave ribbon through it for a Wow look. The DSP is from the Earthen Elegance 12" x 12" DSP. I also used the Moody Mauve Textured Ribbon. 

I just can't get enough of the Cheerful Daisies Suite of products. The Darling Details frame is so perfect for this card. I just love the bright and happy colors.

My last card is just about my favorite. I created this using some scraps of DSP that needed a use. Notecards & Envelopes are the perfect size when using up your scraps. For the interesting outer scallop of the frame for this card was created by putting both frame dies through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine at the same time. The center flowers are two of the flower dies stacked on each other. 

Thanks again for stopping in today. Okay, have you decided on your favorite card from today? Leave a comment and let me know. You may also be interested in a couple of promotions that are ending very soon.

Be sure to check out details on my Cheerful Daisies Specialty Class. It is happening at the end of July, but kits will be selling out fast! Check out my blog post for this class for details on how to register for the In Person or To Go options. 

Come back and visit soon.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

 

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the perfect post today. It's the most wonderful time of the year with Stampin' Up! June is a great creative kick-off time as we look forward to those holidays right around the corner. Stampin' Up! knows that demonstrator rewards are the most appreciated by demonstrators, so Stampin' Up! decided to reward customers with more rewards when joining the Stampin' Up! family. 

When I became a demonstrator, I didn't think about what I should get. I didn't have many stamps, inks, or papers. We also didn't have the fabulous die-cutting systems there are now. Stampin' Up! also had suggested kit selections, so I just picked one that I liked. 

Today, you can customize and choose any products you wish. I'll talk about that in a bit. Let's look at the benefits of being a demonstrator.

DEMONSTRATOR BENEFITS

• Get 20%–25% off all Stampin’ Up! products.
• No “Selling” necessary…. unless you want to
• Earn additional income based on your sales and recruiting–just how much extra income is up to you.
• Set your own schedule and put in as much (or as little) time as you’d like.
• Get support through online training resources, a quarterly magazine, events, and a demonstrator-only online community with thousands of project ideas.
• Access to regular promotions, giving you an opportunity to contact customers.
• Opportunity to earn incentive trips.
• Chance to learn creative tips and techniques, share ideas, and meet new friends who love paper crafting as much as you do!

Now, what can I suggest for your starter kit? You have $155 of merchandise to choose and will pay j$99. That's free shipping too!

Starter Kit 1: Novice with very little stamping supplies 

Starting off with a stamp bundle with a punch is a great way for a beginning stamper. One that has sentiments for many occasions is best. It allows you to stamp a great card, and then step up your card with the coordinating punch. An assortment or cardstock, 5 must have colors, and some adhesives makes this a perfect beginner's kit.   

The bundle I would suggest is the Circle Saying Bundle. This is such a great beginning and all occasions stamp set. You can use stamp, ink, and paper, or step it up by using the punch. Add some coloring and you have created a wonderful card. Add a little sparkle too with the wonderful assortment of embellishments.

Starter Kit 2 : Has attending some classes and has some stamps and other supplies. Wants to do die-cutting and more challenging things. 

For this 2nd starter kit idea, since the stamper has gone to some classes and knows the basics and has some stamps and other supplies, it's time for more getting to be more confident. Stampin' Up! has 2 fabulous die-cutting machines. I really like to have customers begin with the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. So many of the dies and embossing folders fit through the Mini and it's easy to store and is portable. The Nested Essentails Dies are a perfect way to begin using the die-cutting machines more. Another die set that is perfect for many occasions is the Wanted to Say die set. This has wonderful sentiments and the shadow die to go with it.

Starter Kit 3 : Is an avid stamper and has stamped and attended classes. Has the die-cutting system, lots of stamps and things.

For this starter kit idea, It's time to really dig deeper into die-cutting with some beautiful dies that aren't coordinated with a stamp set, but are stand alone dies that can really take your card from nice to WOW!

There are a few die sets that you will want to add to your collection. The Petal Patterns dies are so cool. The Gorgeouse Garden dies will keep you crafting all day! Don't miss out on the Brilliant Backgrounds dies for fabulous textures. And don't forget to add Adhesive Sheets to your starter kit. This is a must when working with detailed dies!

Starter Kit 4 : Is in Avid stamper and just wants it all for coloring

I decided to focus on the Stampin' Write Markers. These are water-based markers and have many uses. You can simply color open line images, or step it up a little and use them to color the rubber stamps to get a variation of colors. Stampin' Blends are another popular way to color. Stampin' Up! has over 40 color pairs to choose from. You may also create a wonderful collection of Stampin' Blends. These alcohol markers are fabulous for coloring and blending.

There are no wrong choices to choosing what is best for you and where you are in your stamping journey. I didn't mention the acryllic blocks that are needed for the photopolymer stamps, so those could be part of your first order as a demonstrator. I hope you like my starter kit ideas.

By joining my Café Team, you will join a wonderful group of paper crafters. I will support you at any level you choose to participate in too. Most of my friends are hobby demonstrators and love to get their personal discount. My team can attend some events free and I have a Café team gathering each quarter (virtually and In-Person). I can support all levels of demonstrators. Contact me today to answer any questions or help you with the joining process. Maybe you are all ready to join. If so, join my Cafe' Team.

Happy Stamping,

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

It's the Start of Something New with Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Promotion

 

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the perfect post today. It's the most wonderful time of the year with Stampin' Up! October begins the new year for Stampin' Up! They know that demonstrator rewards are the most appreciated by demonstrators, so Stampin' Up! decided to reward customers with more rewards when joining the Stampin' Up! family. 

When I became a demonstrator, I didn't think about what I should get. I didn't have many stamps, inks, or papers. We also didn't have the fabulous die-cutting systems there are now. Stampin' Up! also had suggested kit selections, so I just picked one that I liked. 

Today, you can customize and choose any products you wish. I'll talk about that in a bit. Let's look at the benefits of being a demonstrator.

DEMONSTRATOR BENEFITS

• Get 20%–25% off all Stampin’ Up! products.
• No “Selling” necessary…. unless you want to
• Earn additional income based on your sales and recruiting–just how much extra income is up to you.
• Set your own schedule and put in as much (or as little) time as you’d like.
• Get support through online training resources, a quarterly magazine, events, and a demonstrator-only online community with thousands of project ideas.
• Access to regular promotions, giving you an opportunity to contact customers.
• Opportunity to earn incentive trips.
• Chance to learn creative tips and techniques, share ideas, and meet new friends who love paper crafting as much as you do!

Now, what can I suggest for your starter kit? You have $155 of merchandise to choose and will pay j$99. That's free shipping and a free Paper Pumpkin kit.

Starter Kit 1: Novice with very little stamping supplies 

Starting off with a stamp bundle with a punch is a great way for a beginning stamper. One that has sentiments for many occasions is best. It allows you to stamp a great card, and then step up your card with the coordinating punch. An assortment or cardstock, 5 must have colors, and some adhesives makes this a perfect beginner's kit.                 

Starter Kit 2 : Has attending some classes and has some stamps and other supplies. Wants to do die-cutting and more challenging things. 

For this 2nd starter kit idea, since the stamper has gone to some classes and knows the basics and has some stamps and other supplies, it's time for more getting to be more confident. Stampin' Up! has 2 fabulous die-cutting machines. I really like to have customers begin with the Mini Machine. So many of the dies and embossing folders fit through the Mini and it's easy to store and is portable. The bundle featuring the Stylish Shapes dies is a perfect way to begin using the die-cutting machines. 

Starter Kit 3 : Is an avid stamper and has stamped and attended classes. Has the die-cutting system, lots of stamps and things.

For this starter kit idea, it is all about techniques and ways to make your project a real WOW! Heat embossing, embossing paste techniques, and watercoloring all are a step up to a pro. 

Starter Kit 4 : Is in Avid stamper and just wants it all for coloring.

I decided to focus on the Stampin' Write Markers. These are water-based markers and have many uses. You can simply color open line images, or step it up a little and use them to color the rubber stamps to get a variation of colors. Stampin' Blends are another popular way to color. Stampin' Up! has over 40 color pairs to choose from. 

There are no wrong choices to choosing what is best for you and where you are in your stamping journey. I didn't mention the acryllic blocks that are needed for the stamps, so those could be part of your first order as a demonstrator. I hope you like my starter kit ideas.

By joining my Café Team, you will join a wonderful group of paper crafters. I will support you at any level you choose to participate in too. Most of my friends are hobby demonstrators and love to get their personal discount. I can support all levels of demonstrators. Contact me today to answer any questions or help you with the joining process. Maybe you are all ready to join. If so, join my Cafe' Team.

Happy Stamping,

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

Join + FREE Bundle with Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Ideas

When I joined Stampin’ Up! Over 25 years ago, I didn’t get to choose whatever I wanted. Boy times have changed, and I love that you now can choose any of the products that interest you. This is great, but it can also be so overwhelming to decide what to choose. Now with $125 of product for $99 you can add even more. Now through September 30th you can choose 1 of 12 new bundles FREE.

DEMONSTRATOR BENEFITS

• Get 20%–25% off all Stampin’ Up! products.
• No “Selling” necessary…. unless you want to
• Earn additional income based on your sales and recruiting–just how much extra income is up to you.
• Set your own schedule and put in as much (or as little) time as you’d like.
• Get support through online training resources, a quarterly magazine, events, and a demonstrator-only online community with thousands of project ideas.
• Access to regular promotions, giving you an opportunity to contact customers.
• Opportunity to earn incentive trips.
• Chance to learn creative tips and techniques, share ideas, and meet new friends who love paper crafting as much as you do!

These are the products I would suggest in your starter kit. I am working with an idea that you may not have many crafting supplies. If so, you can also change out any of my suggestions with your own.

By joining my Café Team, you will join a wonderful group of paper crafters. I will support you at any level you choose to participate in too. Most of my friends are hobby demonstrators and love to get their personal discount. I can support all levels of demonstrators. Contact me today to answer any questions or help you with the joining process. Maybe you are all ready to join. If so, join my Cafe' Team.

I decided to choose a couple of stamp sets that you can use the Stampin' Write Markers to color onto the images before stamping. This is a great way to start and not have to have so many different stamp pads. The two stamp sets I chose also have various sentiments that can be for many different occasions during the year. Click here to download a PDF of these products.

Now if you have adhesives, cardstock, but you don't have much in the way of inks or stamp sets, I've created another suggested starter kit just for you.

This suggested list gives you a wonderful assortment of the Soft Subtle color grouping. This is perfect for the spring and summer months. The stamp sets are chosen for a bit of masculine and feminine feel. A good sentiment set is also included for quick and fun cardmaking. Click here for a PDF of these products.

I hope these suggestions help you decide that becoming part of my Café Team would be great (because it is). Remember you can substitute any of the products suggest, but you cannot go over $125 even by a penny.

Remember this joining promotion is from August - September only, so don't miss out on the FREE Bundle pick. Contact me with any help you may need. I can't wait to have you as part of my Cafe' Team.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Café