Stampy Wackers TOO Up!date January 2006

Hello!

Happy New Year!  Did you miss me last month or were you enjoying the holidays as much as I was?  Sorry I didn't get the monthly newsletter out in December.   Our two youngest daughters were out of school the whole month of December and we had a grand time crafting christmas gifts and cards all month long!  Many, many jammie days!  After the wonderful break, I am so ready for Sell-A-Bration.

***  Sell-A-Bration

***  Business Quick Tips - Sell-a-bration stampin' kit

***  Customer Selector On-line

***  Stampin' Chat, Stampin' Time

***  Group News - New Group Members, Promotions, Milestones, Stampin' Up! birthdays, Successful Sales


***  SELL-A-BRATION  ***
In full swing from now through February 26.  Take full advantage of the opportunity.  You will earn free stamps based on your sales and recruiting efforts.  Your new Demonstrators will receive any stamp set of their choice from the Idea Book & Catalog.  Your Hostesses and Customers will receive free Sell-A-Bration stamp sets.  Spread the word!  Book those workshops.  Host a Sell-A-Bration Bash and earn the Hostess Benefits for yourself.  Have fun giving away free stamps!

*  Customers - Customers receive a free exclusive Sell-A-Bration set for every $50 (excluding shipping and tax) purchase. There is no limit to how many qualifying orders a customer can place.
*  Hostesses - Hostesses receive a free exclusive Sell-A-Bration set with a $300 or more workshop, in addition to any normal hostess benefits and Hostess Appreciation Special for which they may qualify. Hostesses receive a second exclusive Sell-A-Bration set with a $600 workshop, and a third set for $900 or more workshop.
*  Recruits - A new recruit may choose any retail stamp set (a value up to $39.95) from the current Idea Book & Catalog when she signs up. New demonstrators must write the name of the set they choose on the top of the starter kit form. If the new recruit doesn’t request a specific stamp set, she will automatically receive Letterpress Alphabet (item #105763) as her free set.
*  Demonstrators - As a demonstrator, you can earn free exclusive Sell-A-Bration sets or catalog sets based on the number of individuals you recruit during the Sell-A-Bration promotion period.  You can also earn free, exclusive Sell-A-Bration sets or catalog sets based on personal net sales during the promotion period.  Any questions, just ask!!!

***  BUSINESS QUICK TIPS  ***
Here's a Sell-A-Bration idea.  Demonstrate Make and Take projects using this kit:

Soft Subtles Stampin' Spots $21.50
Soft Subtles Asst 8.5x11 Cardstock $6.95
Very Vanilla 8.5x11 Cardstock $6.50
Soft Subtles Buttons $6.95
Moss Gingham Ribbon $6.95
Mini Glue Dots $4.95
Best Blossoms Stamp Set FREE

All the supplies total just over $50, then your customers receive the stamp set for free.  You can make a huge variety of cards using just these items.   Design your simple make and takes using this kit and make up a bunch of different samples to show your customers the versatility of just a few supplies!

Remember to check my webpage for more training opportunities to grow your business.  Included are:  Business Builders (including Hostess Coaching, Customer Care Calls, Your Openning Statement, Goal Setting, Your 30 Second Commercial, Dressed for Success), New Demonstrator Dinner and Training, Stampin' Time, Stampin' Chat, and Manager's Share.  Check out these awesome Training Opportunities.

Also, you can go onto the SU! website under Communication and view all past Stampin' Success newsletters with all their wonderful samples and business tips.  Take a moment to peruse these valuable tools.


***   CUSTOMER SELECTOR  ***
The Mini Catalog Customer Selector is now online for the Spring 2006 Mini Catalog. You have until 11:59:59 PM (MT) on January 22, 2006, to select your customers and finalize your selections. You can have Spring Mini Catalogs mailed by Stampin' Up! to your customers.  Even if you have not earned any Mini Catalogs to be mailed for free, it is cheaper (and less work) for you to have Stampin' Up! mail them for you than it is for you to purchase them and put postage on them yourself.


***  STAMPIN' CHAT, STAMPIN' TIME  ***
- Stampin' Chat -
The next on-line Stampin' Chat will be Monday,  January 23, 9p PST.  Join our group of demonstrators for an on-line discussion, this month's topic - Successful Sell-A-Bration.  I will open the chat at 8:45p so we can get the "hello/how ya doin'" out of the way and begin topic discussion at 9pm.  Topic discussion will run until 10pm then anyone can hang around and socialize in the chat room as long as you like.  Go to my webpage for directions to join the chat, Stampy Wackers TOO, On-Line Meeting.  For those of you on the other side of the world, if this time does not work for you but you would like to chat, let me know and we can set up another date/time.  The following chat,  Monday, February 27, 9p PST.

- Stampin' Time -
Next month's Stampin' Time will be Saturday, January 21, 10a-1p.  Even if you are long distance, you can still participate by sending swaps.  Ask if you need more details.  The following Stampin' Time Wednesday, February 8, 10a-1p.


***  GROUP NEWS  ***
***  Welcome to the newest Stampy Wackers TOO member who joined our group in November:
Catherine Bowers (CA)

***  Promotions
Congratulations to these Demonstrators in our group who promoted in November and December:
Kimberly Sidie (CA) - Senior Associate
Catherine Bowers (CA) - Senior Associate

***  Happy Stampin' Up! birthday to:
Marie Hoobler (GA) - 3 years
Sherri Cockrell (CA) - 2 years
Crystal Knoth (CA) - 2 years
Colleen Bowen (Germany) - 2 years

***  Milestones
Look here each month to be recognized as you accomplish Stampin' Up! Career Milestones and look in your mailbox for a gift from me.  Everyone can attain these goals.  Just stick with it!!!  There are six of you so close to Milestones of $10,000 and $20,000 in Career Sales.  I can hardly wait to be there when you cross that line.  Go Girls!

***  Successful Sales in November and December:
One of the wonderful aspects of having a Stampin' Up! business is that you can determine your own level of success.   Each of us has our own measure of success, depending on where we want to go with our business.  Let us celebrate each other's Successful Sales in November and December:

November
Over $600
Sherri Cockrell (CA)

Over $300
Christy Lustig (Germany)
Rebekah Craig (Germany)
Amy Corris (OR)
Shari Connolly (WA)
Stacie Meredith (CA)
Kimberly Sidie (CA)
Heather Dixon (FL)
Jana Smith (TX)

Over $150
Marie Hoobler (GA)
Kellie Andujar (FL)
Jennifer Greania (VA)
Debbie McMurrick (OR)
Peggy Beahm (CA)
Linda Hoven (NE)
Kenda Wood (CA)

December
Over $1000
Catherine Bowers (CA)

Over $600
Colleen Bowen (Germany)

Over $300
Valerie Rochester (CA)

Over $150
Stacie Meredith    (CA)
Kimberly Sidie    (CA)
Linda Hoven    (NE)
Margaret Legg    (CA)
Debbie Mcmurrick    (OR)

Any questions, comments, concerns, please do not hesitate to call or e-me.  Check my webpage for ideas and inspiration.

Simply Stampin',
Carla Murphy
707/448-1539
carlam@mac.com

Webpage:
http://www.simplystampin.com
username - stampinup
password - demonstrator