Inside was this package.  I opened it and found this fan.

These are the invitations to the exclusive Manager's Reception event at the Leadership Conference in San Antonio.  We get to attend a show with the Chinese Acrobats of Hebei.   I am SO excited!  Isn't this the coolest invitation?  The fan was wrapped in 122352 Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper and tied with 117286 Real Red 3/8" Satin Ribbon.  Stampin' Up! sure knows how to add those great little touches and set the tone for a party to remember!

Leadership is my favorite Stampin' Up! event each year.  And, this year, my registration was FREE!  This is a new perk of becoming a demonstrator and getting a few friends to join the Stampin' Up! family.  I love knowing that I get to have two mini-vacations a year by attending Leadership and Convention.  Both events are inspiring and fun to attend!

Contact me today for information on how you can join my team and start making your own dreams come true; whether you want to get discounted stamping and scrapbooking supplies, need to earn some extra money, want to make new friends, or if you want to travel.  I would love to help you!

You buy regularly from me. 

Now I'm offering you the best Christmas present ever! 

Get $340 worth of Stampin' Up! products for only $125! 

And, the freebies will continue on for 11 months.

This is a Christmas gift that keeps giving all year long!

The stamping has begun.  We made Valentine's/love cards.  Just like retail businesses, we have to stay ahead of the holidays!

 (L-R):  Amy, Julianne, Kathleen, Nicole

 And the stamping continues.

 (L-R):  Sandy, Linda, Debbie, Connie, Retha

We did stop stamping long enough to eat dinner.  And the piece de resistance was a red velvet cake made by Retha!  It was delish!!!

 After dinner, we played the Dice Game for Stampin' Up! prizes.

Back row (L-R): Kathleen, Sandy, Deb, Connie

Front row: L-R): Amy, Julianne, Nicole, Sue

Today was extra special because we had a demonstrator who moved from California to Minnesota who joined us.  She searched for demonstrators who lived close to her and my name came up.  She sent me an email, and it didn't take long for us to find out that she had been attending my church.  We met at church the next Sunday and just hit it off.  The good news is she fit right into my awesome team of demonstrators!  So we have officially adopted her!  Welcome Kathleen!

One of my Technique Club members also attended my team meeting today.  She is thinking about becoming a demonstrator so she can get her supplies at a discount.  You know, the HUGE wish list that just keeps growing!  Because my team of demonstrators are so welcoming and friendly, Deb had a very enjoyable time.  I can't wait for Deb to officially join the Stampin' Up! family!

There are only four more days to take advantage of the Free Big Shot or $100 in Free Product Special for anyone who signs up to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Click here for all the details.  Then contact me and I'll answer any questions or concerns!  I'd love you to enjoy the wonderful camaraderie that demonstrators have for each other.

Here are pictures of a whole lotta creating that took place on Sunday!

Terri lives in a beautiful log home, which she turns into an overnight retreat for us.  She makes appetizers and cooks supper for us.  She has us make her Stamp-a-Stack cards, which are always beautiful.  Then she gives us a gift.  I just love what she made for each of us this year.  We each got our own personalized journal using My Digital Studio.  Then she brings out the coolest projects for us to make.  We made a scrapbook using an empty CD case and decorated the 3" square blocks that are in the catalog.  When you come over to my house, I'll be sure to have these projects out for you to see.  Then we have a card swap, which is always a highlight.  The cards are beautiful!  I left about midnight, but most of the demonstrators stay overnight.  They are treated to breakfast and lunch on Saturday.  Plus, Terri has another project they get to make Saturday morning.  The rest of the time on Saturday everyone works on their personal stamping and scrapbooking projects.

You may not know this, but if you become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, you too could qualify for Terri's annual Achiever's Event.  It is open for all five levels of her demonstrators.  I've had one of my team members join me and it is twice the fun for me!  There are seven days left for the recruiting special.  Click here to learn more about joining the Stampin' Up! family.  I'd love to have you attend the Achiever's Event with me next year!

 L-R:  Jan, Sandy, Sue G., Lynn, Connie, me, Susan, Terri, Shawn, Becky and Jennifer

Did you hear the big news? Stampin’ Up! has extended it’s FREE Big Shot Opportunity (or $100 in free product) through November 11! Click here for the scoop!

Do you want to see what it is like to attend one of my downline/team meetings before you decide to join the Stampin' Up! family?  On Sunday, November 6, at 2:00 p.m., come and be my guest.  Contact me to RSVP and I'll let you know the location.

 

Yippee!!!  I am registered for Leadership in January 2012.  It is held in San Antonio along the famous Riverwalk!  I haven't been to San Antonio before, so I'm thrilled.  And I just checked off these items on my 'To Do' list:

• Airline ticket
• Hotel room
• Rental car

Now I need to contact some friends of ours who live in Texas to see if they will be in town when I'll be there. 

I would love to have you join me in beautiful San Antonio.  Just join my team within 7 days and you will receive a FREE Big Shot or $100 in FREE product.  You get to choose.  Click here to join my team!  Contact me at stillstamping@yahoo.com or 763-755-7331 for more information.

Milestone Awards are given to demonstrators at 100K, 200K, through over $1 million in sales!  Demonstrators don't have to reach these milestone awards within a certain time frame.  It may take a demonstrator 2 years or 20 years to sell $100K.  It doesn't matter.  They get the same recognition for each milestone award:  cash bonus, silver pin, free stamp sets at Convention, on-stage walk at Convention, name on Stampin' Up! website, name in the Stampin' Success magazine and a personal phone call from Stampin' Up!

Just like the actors at the Academy Awards, I never would have received this award if it wasn't for so many people.  First of all, Y-O-U, my stampin' and scrappin' friends.  Even though I am my best customer, I haven't bought $300K worth of stamping and scrapbooking supplies since becoming a demonstrator.  I am blessed and grateful for knowing each of you and for your continued support.  I also want to thank my family for supporting me all these years.  And my thanks to all the demonstrators I have met, who have shared their business knowledge and creative ideas with me.  The Stampin' Up! family is incredible.  How many of you reading this would love to "test drive" being a demonstrator?  Let's chat.  You have nothing to lose, but so much to gain!

Here is Denise sewing the handles on her purse.

Here are Nicole and Sandy sewing their placemats.  See the yellow purse on the table?  That is what they are making.

 Here is Nicole with her finished purse (sorry about the picture quality).

And here is Autumn with her purse.

Even though some of my downline had never used a sewing machine before, they jumped in and sewed the four seams to make their purses.  It was another fun Stampin' (and sewing) DIVA Day!