At all times, I use Stampin' Up! supplies, because I believe in their quality and love how the products are designed to coordinate with one another. Stampin' Up! has developed a reputation for high quality stamping, card-making, and scrapbooking products with exclusive designs that are not available in shops. I don't drive, so I see no point in trying to get to various craft stores to gather supplies, especially when it would end up being a bit of a chore to find things that fit together. Stampin' Up! makes it easy for me to make things that "work" together, so I've made the decision to just stick with their supplies and not go looking elsewhere. I believe it is more advantageous that way, expecially for anyone who would like their own supplies like the ones they see me use, because they can place an order directly through me and I can ship it right to them! Easy as pie!
One of the reasons I became a demonstrator is because of the fabulous savings you get on all the supplies when you purchase the starter kit. You don't have to purchase a starter kit in order to purchase supplies, you can place an order of any size at any time. However, purchasing a demonstrator kit has many benefits. First, there is the savings on the cost of the items in the kit, it's up to £175 worth of product for only £99! And it is top-notch stuff! Secondly, you get 30% off your first order over £150 if it's within the first 45 days, and a 20% discount on every order for as long as you remain an active demonstrator. You also get an extra 15% off any item during your birthday month, loads of freebies and incentive deals during different times of the year, and an AMAZING network of new friends and like-minded crafters with whom you can meet up and craft, just chat, swap ideas, the list is endless!
I grew up sewing with my mom in the USA and since moving thousands of miles away from home to good ol' Oxfordshire, I needed to get back to a happy place, which to me is crafting in some way. But there was a problem; I had to leave nearly EVERYTHING behind when I moved to the UK. I didn't even have a crochet hook, or needle and thread, or anything! When I attended a Stampin' Up! party for the first time, I saw the Idea Book & Catalogue and got that warm fuzzy feeling like when you eat your favourite comfort food... what's it called... oh yeah! LOVE! I fell in love with it! But I didn't even know where to begin, because that IB&C is BIG. I knew I wanted to start a business so I could work but still raise my kids, but I didn't necessarily want to be demonstrating at parties and selling stamps and other tools. I wanted to make cards and sell them, which I heard I could do with the Stampin' Up! supplies, if I followed the copyright rules. So when the demonstrator at the party mentioned to me that I could get everything I needed to get started in the starter kit, bells went off in my head saying, "Yes! This is what you have been looking for!"
Some people purchase starter kits just for the fantastic savings which we call "hobby demos," some people do it to start their own businesses. Some people start out thinking they are going to be a hobby demo, start sharing their tools and toys at parties and decide, "Might as well!" Whatever the reason, by purchasing the starter kit you are welcomed into the team just the same and have instant access to new friends if you want them. I had no idea when I bought my kit that I would gain so many new friends, but I have! This has been invaluable to me, especially being in a foreign country with no foundation of acquaintances, and I am 100% pleased with everything my starter kit has brought into my life. I started out thinking I would just be a quiet little stay-at-home crafter mum and maybe sell a few cards if I was lucky, but these days I am doing all kinds of things with my business and am really flourishing!
The point I am trying to make is, I am sharing my blog with you because I am doing what I love and I want to share with you. Whether that means you are just going to read it and say "That's nice..." or learn something from me, or purchase one of my creations, or place an order, or purchase a starter kit, or whatever, my main goal is to put a little sunshine into your day. It's like the Stampin' Up! Statement of the Heart says: To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments . . . in this we make a difference.
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