Joining the Stampin' Up!© Team Patty Jones Independent Stampin’ Up!© Demonstrator www.stampinwithpatty.stampinup.net Hello, my name is Patty Jones and I have been a Stampin' Up!© demonstrator since February of 2002.  I have always loved arts and crafts and when I saw my first hand-stamped card I knew that was something I had to explore further!  I love teaching others how to use stamps to make cards, gifts, craft projects, and scrapbook pages. I especially love the fact that it is so easy that even those who think they are not artistic can create and enjoy it.  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!  This is the Stampin' Up!© motto that so accurately describes the mission of the company and it's independent demonstrators alike.  Stampin' Up!© was established 16 years ago and is one of the leading stamping and scrapbooking companies.  The high quality Catalog and Idea Book is loaded with exclusive stamp images and many exclusive accessories, including 48 colors of coordinating cardstock, ink pads, markers, and pastels.  As a demonstrator you earn a 20% instant income on sales, and also have the opportunity to earn additional commissions based on sales and the sales of your downline.  Demonstrator Kits contain stamp sets, ink pads, cardstock, craft & rubber scissors, Stampin' Scrub™ and Stampin' Mist™ stamp cleaning supplies, etc. plus it has all necessary paperwork and a training video and workbook to get you started.  The price of the kit is $199.00.  There is a Stampin' Memories™ Add-on that can be purchased for an additional $50 at the same time that includes several items for scrapbooking including 6x6 Designer album, 12x12 cardstock asst., alphabet set, craft pad, Simply Scrappin' Kit™,  Bold Brights tag sheets and journaling marker.  In addition to this, new recruits may purchase anytime within their first year a Business Booster kit with Catalog/Idea Books, mini catalogs, Inspiration Sheets, Guest Invitations, Order Forms, Incentive Stamps for $36......this is an awesome deal!  After purchasing a demonstrator kit you have all the ingredients necessary to get a successful start and to begin demonstrating, without a lot of other cost.  Stampin' Up!© provides printable versions of all forms on the demonstrator website, or you can order them at a reasonable price to have on hand. The Demonstrator website is also an awesome resource that contains workshop outlines and projects, mileage and income tracking sheets, stamping inspiration, and so much more.  In addition to all of this, Stampin' Up!© provides a monthly magazine to demonstrators that contains business tips, creative inspiration, and all current company news.  Your enthusiasm and love of stamping will be the best advertising tool you have; by sharing with friends, family, and scrapbookers you will find many new and some unsuspecting customers.  They in turn, will share their enthusiasm with others and your business will grow.  After all, who doesn't love to share a hobby with their friends and family?  There are several options available to help you maintain your business and meet the quarterly minimum of $300.  Many hobby demonstrators simply meet the minimums with their own orders and sometimes those of friends and family.  You can tailor your business to your family’s needs.  You may schedule as many, or as few workshops as you would like.  Other options include forming Stamper's Clubs that either meet monthly or just order monthly, stamp camps, book parties, and individual customer orders.  Personally, I am not doing any workshops at this time and have a couple of Marker/Cardstock clubs and a Stamper's 6 Club. I try to have quarterly stamp camps to teach my customers new techniques.  I spend an average of 3 hours/wk. gathering and organizing orders and delivering product.  The business is flexible and when our family schedule permits, I will be able to go back to doing workshops and preparing samples and projects.  When doing workshops you can plan to spend 2-3 hours preparing projects and cutting out supplies to be used; many demonstrators prepare one workshop outline per month and will demonstrate the same items all month long to cut down on preparation time.  As a demonstrator, you will need to keep your cardstock supply replenished to always have materials on hand for projects.  You may also want to add to your ink pad and stamp supply. If you are seriously looking for a profit, that can be attained by making wise purchases and planning demonstrations that use the stamps and accessories you have available.  On the other hand, if you are just looking to build your supplies at a discount....the money you earn from sales can all go toward your wish list and you didn't have to put out extra investment.  Word of mouth and workshop bookings are the best and most cost effective advertisement, but the company also provides some advertising templates to use that will stay within the legal advertising guidelines of the company policy.  You may also set up at craft fairs, etc. by using the pre-approved Show On The Go™ kit available through Stampin' Up!© without any further hassle.  If you choose not to purchase the Show On The Go™ kit you will need to submit photos of your booth, as well as, other important information to Stampin' Up!© well in advance of the event for their approval.  This helps ensure that all demonstrators represent the company image in a professional matter.

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