Hello Cockie!

This card came about because I was dying to try Bird Banter and the masking technique Courtenay Heuston demonstrated at Onstage Melbourne in November 2017. I arrived home and grabbed scraps to stamp on, made my mask for the cockie from a post-it note and away I went.

I'm thrilled that they included the balloon, because balloons mean birthdays - right? Another free set I came home with from Onstage was Picture Perfect Birthday, which has supplied me with this fab sentiment - and several others too. Another free stamp set I came home with was Magical Day, my Prize Patrol freebie, so I am well set up with card-making supplies for a while. 

Want to be part of this?

Onstage is a demonstrator only event that Stampin' Up! offer to their demos every 6 months, at the beginning of April and again early in November. In April the Australian events will be in Sydney (at Luna Park) and Perth, on April 7th. I'm very excited because I get to be a display artist at this event, something I've had as a goal for 12 months, and didn't really think would happen. Stampin' Up! has not only supplied me with enough craft supplies for a lifetime, I have found new like-minded friends, and self-confidence.

Now is a really good time to join my team and I'd love to chat to you about this opportunity, just reach out. You can text, or phone me on 9417 500 681 or email rpalmieri5@bigpond.com if you prefer to communicate this way. It costs you $169.00 and you choose your starter kit to the value of $235.00 plus two extra free stamp sets. Potentially $409.00 value for $169.00.

I am having a team meeting on 16th January at 7pm where a little bit of training and a whole lot of stamping takes place. If you are happy to travel to South Morang and join in (even if you are only thinking about joining you'd be most welcome. No pressure, just the facts!!!

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If you prefer to just continue being a customer, that's okay too and you can shop directly with me or online in my store. If you remember to use the Host code, you'll receive a thank you gift from me.

Great Stampin' Up! Specials & Another Swap - Stampin' Up! ® Onstage Brisbane

When I headed of to Stampin' Up!® Onstage in Brisbane earlier this month I had a bundle of swap cards in my suitcase. I usually find that I can only make a dozen or so due to time constraints, so this year I used Touches of Texture with Cottage Greetings. 

Half a doiley in Watermelon Wonder was tucked in the top between a layer of basic black and Real Red which was embossed using the Tief Festive on page 11 of the Annual catalogue. The flowers were stamped in those colours too, and the centres coloured with gold Wink Of Stella. I do wish I'd taken a more detailed photo of this card, but I was in a mad rush right at the end to get everything finished!

Want to Join My Team?
If you'd love to attend one of these Stampin' Up!® events, get advance notice of sales and specials, see and purchase from the new catalogues ahead of everyone else, or just want to buy your craft supplies at 20% discount, read the information under the tab 'Join Stampin' Up!' at the top of my blog and contact me if you need additional information. All you need is your wish list with products totalling $235 (you'll pay only $169 though) and your banking details. Stampin' Up!® is a fantastic company to work with, and we'd love to have you on board. I hold team events when there is new product to share after Onstage, for locals. Don't let being interstate worry you though.We'll keep in touch via email or FB or however you choose.

Fancy this! An online extravaganza from Stampin' Up! It's taking place for a week only, from 21st -28th November with bigger discounts on the first and last days. I'll send you the PDF to see what is on offer if you email me or visit my online store on Monday 21st to see what is headlining there. Hostess code is SVAGUCMK, if you use it, there'll be a surprise in the mail from me! Australia only for my offers, sorry.

While you're shopping, check out these reductions which are for November 1st- 30th to celebrate the release of the Stitched Shapes Thinlets. They are the top item on the list, no special price, but they're a very special crafting tool and as demand has outstretched predictions, they can only be ordered until 22nd November and then you'll have to wait until June and the new Annual Catalogue release.

Sort By:   A-Z  Z-A  < Price  > Price  NEWEST  OLDEST      Show:   12  24  48  96  All  BABY BEAR PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET Price: $45.00 $33.75 BLOOMS & WISHES PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS Price: $37.00 $27.75 CHRISTMAS PINES PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET Price: $61.00 $45.75 GREETINGS FROM SANTA CLEAR-MOUNT STAMP SET Price: $33.00 $24.75 GREETINGS FROM SANTA WOOD-MOUNT STAMP SET Price: $47.00 $35.25 HANG YOUR STOCKING PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET Price: $37.00 $27.75 MERRY MICE CLEAR-MOUNT STAMP SET Price: $30.00 $22.50 MERRY MICE WOOD-MOUNT STAMP SET Price: $40.00 $30.00 OH, WHAT FUN PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET Price: $37.00 $27.75 STITCHED SHAPES FRAMELITS DIES Price: $50.00 SUITE SEASONS CLEAR-MOUNT STAMP SET Price: $35.00 $26.25 SUITE SEASONS WOOD-MOUNT STAMP SET Price: $49.00 $36.75 TIN OF TAGS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET Price: $37.00 $27.75 I do hope this post has helped you out, any questions, feel free to contact me. Cheers, Rachel

Which Stamp Sets Will You Pick?

I love being a Stampin' Up!® demonstrator! 

Once I had been introduced to the great products, it was only a matter of time before I was hooked and wanting more. The only problem was, the demonstrator I was buying from didn't know how much I loved Stampin' Up®, so she didn't send me catalogues, let me know about specials and promotions or tell me just how easy it would be for me to become a demonstrator, and get a 20% discount off all my crafting supplies in the Stampin' Up!® catalogue, so I joined under a demonstrator whose blog I regularly read.

Maybe I am your demonstrator, but we haven't been in contact lately, you don't have a demonstrator but you like visiting blogs and you're thinking about when you'll take the plunge, or I've been too shy to ask you the big question....."have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up!® demonstrator?"

Through 1-30 June, Stampin' Up!® is running another of their great promotions and in addition to being able to choose your own starter kit made up of $235.00 worth of products from the current catalogue, which will cost you $169 (shipping free for this order) you can choose TWO additional stamp sets for FREE. Any two, any value. There is a link to join my team, South'n Stampers, by clicking on the team name, on the sidebar of my stampinpals blog and on the official Stampin' Up!® site too.Find the  tab 'Join The Fun' on the green bar at the top. There's info there, and you then click on the pink 'Join Now' tab. Just have your "wish list" of things you want from the current catty, up to the retail value of $235, plus two extra stamp sets you just have-to-have.

The link below takes you to a youtube clip featuring Carrie Cudney sharing two very good suggestions of what she would pick if she were just joining now.

What Stamp Set Would I Pick?

Katie suggested two different stamp sets in her What Would I Pick? video.

I agree with both these ladies that a good greeting set is a must, but it is your choice which will work best for you.

Stampin' Up!® is a great company, there is no pressure to do a set number of parties or demonstrations, so if you want to be a hobby demonstrator to access craft supplies at 20% off, the commitment is $440 per quarter, which averages out at less than $35 per week. I can help you work out how to make it work best for your situation.

As I said, I joined up as a hobby demonstrator because I love the products:- the stamps, the way the card, inks, ribbons, buttons etc all go together. I have gained a lot of self-confidence and found new friends among my colleagues and also customers. Some of those customers have already joined my team. but there's room in the South'n Stampers for you too. We have team gatherings from time to time, there is a Facebook forum for team members to catch up on the inside goss and share creations. It's nearly five years since I joined up, and I have never regretted it. 

You can join my team from anywhere in Australia. I am located in South Morang, Victoria, on the northern outskirts of Melbourne and my name is Rachel Palmieri. 

Email me (rpalmieri5@bigpond.com) if you'd like any more information, or click on the link to read the contract, there's no commitment until you agree to the terms and conditions.

Cheers 

Rachel