Lakeshore Stamping

More Cards & Starter Kit Special

Here are a few more card we made at the Stampin' for a Cure a couple of weeks ago.

You may have noticed so far all the cards from the Stampin' for a Cure has used the Big Shot in one way.  I love our die-cutting machine and I use it almost every time I create a card or project.  I can't live without it and now you don't have to either!

Until October 31st, when you purchase the Starter Kit you will receive a Big Shot die-cutting machine for FREE or $100 in FREE product!!!!

Here are the details....

What do you call it when you get over $330 in crafting supplies for only $175 PLUS a FREE Big Shot or FREE $100 in product???  An offer to DIE for!!!

During October, you can purchase the Starter Kit and receive a FREE Big Shot die-cutting machine or a $100 in FREE product of your choice!!!!  Yes, you read it correctly...$430 worth of stamping supplies for only $175! 

Everyone has different reasons for purchasing the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit.  Perhaps one of these possibilities describes you?
 
I Just Want the Kit:  Do you simply want to indulge in the enormous savings on the customizable starter kit?  Are you new to stamping and just want to get a great start?  This scenario is perfectly acceptable and describes my original motivation for purchasing the kit.
 
Hobby Demonstrator: You’re passionate about stamping and love a bargain.  You can’t resist the fabulous deal of the customizable starter kit, 30% off the first $150 order and regular 20% discount.  You’ll satisfy your stamping addiction this way and occasionally sell to friends and family to keep up your quarterly $300 to stay active.
 
Hybrid Demonstrator:  You love purchasing Stampin’ Up! at a discount, doing workshops and earning extra income for bills, holidays or even monthly pedicures.  You work a lot some months and a little other months.
 
Career Demonstrator:  Honestly, I started in the “I Just Want the Kit” category, learned about the income potential and moved to career demonstrator.  I view my Stampin’ Up! demonstratorship as a viable business which has developed into a long term career option.
 
YOU decide if you want to actively pursue workshops, sales, recruits or, in my case, become a full-time career demo.  There is absolutely no obligation to sell anything or buy anything beyond the starter kit.  There is no penalty to drop.  The quarterly minimum is $300 in retail sales to remain active as a demonstrator.
 
Stampin’ Up! and I are here to help.  Whether you would like to earn money to pay for your stamping supplies, create full or part-time career…or simply want the discounts on your personal stamping projects, you are welcome on my team of demonstrators.

The link below is where you can receive the Starter Kit Order Form.  This way you can see all the items you will receive in your Starter Kit.  Remember the kit is customizable to your wants and needs so open this document and take a look at all the items you can receive! 

Here are some savings information!

-  This special contains $430 and you can get it for $175!!!  A savings of $255!!!

-  You will pay NO shipping on this kit or the free Big Shot or $100 in free product.  This is another $43 in savings!

-  The kit is customizable to your needs and wants!

-  Easy online ordering to purchase your kit!

-  You will receive 30% off your first order of $150 or more in the first 45 days of purchasing your kit.

-  You will receive 20% off your product!

-  You will be part of the Lakeshore Stamping Team and Stampin' Up! until at least March 31st.  Even longer if you stay active.

-  You will receive a monthly magazine from Stampin' Up! exclusively for demonstrators with great ideas!

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Don't miss out!  Ask me or your demonstrator for more details today!  If you are ready to get started you can call me with questions or go to my website at www.lakeshorestamping.stampinup.net and fin the "Join the Fun" tab to then "Join Now".

What an exciting time to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!!

Stampin' for a Cure Success!!!

On October 8th we held our 2nd Annual Stampin' for a Cure Event!  Our goal was to raise $2000 and we raised $2500!!  We are thrilled to have exceeded our goal!  I will be sending a check this week to Susan G. Komen for the Cure West Michigan Affiliate and they are thrilled! 

Seven demonstrators from our team hosted 47 ladies during the course of the day!  We drew door prizes throughout the day, raffled TONS of Stampin' Up! product including a Big Shot, held a Silent Auction, stamped and had a free luncheon for attendees and volunteers!  It was just a great day for a great cause!

This picture is most of the volunteers for the day!

Here are a few snapshots during the event.

We were thanked many times by those who came.  There were smiles and laughter around the room which brought a smile to my face too!

I will share all the cards with you in the next week.  Here are just a couple that we made that day.

A HUGE thank you goes out to our volunteers, local businesses and crafters to help make this event such a success.  Looking forward to the 3rd Annual next year!

Strength & Hope

Two years ago I lost my Aunt Jane to cancer.  She had been diagnosed with breast cancer 8 years before and had been in remission for 7 years.  Two years ago she had gone to the doctor for not feeling well and found out the cancer had started again and spread throughout places in her body.  She stayed with us for just a few short weeks and the cancer took her life. 

We just found out a few months ago my Aunt Phyllis, Jane's sister, who is also a breast cancer survivor was diagnosed with lung cancer.  With in a few weeks it has now spread to her neck and brain.  They are only giving her a few short months.

Last year I held two Stampin' for a Cure events in my home town to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure West Michigan Affiliate.  They both were successful and we were able to donate $1000 to Komen last October.  This Stampin' for a Cure event was started by my team members in Colorado and they are now 5 years in and raise over $8000 each year for their Komen Affiliate.  After going through this with my Aunts, I started the same event here in Michigan. 

I will be holding this event on Saturday, October 8th and will have two sessions to attend, 9am or 1pm.  Attendees will make six cards, win door prizes, participate in a Silent Auction and Grand Prize Basket and be provided with lunch.  All of the monies will be donated directly to our local Susan G. Komen for the Cure West Michigan Affiliate.  If you are local I would love to have your participate in this event which is very near and dear to my heart. 

In honor of my Aunts, I have made this card using the current Strength & Hope set which is in the Summer Mini Catalog which is only available through today.  This is a great set and I am sad to see it go but I will be using it in October when many thank yous will need to be sent out. 

I really like using the words for a little banner as you know how much I love banners.  Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation for each set sold.  I hope we will see a set like this again.  With being part of a company with so many women involved this set has meant a lot to many people.  If you haven't taken the time to purchase this set, you still have through today.  I hope you'll take advantage of it before it is gone.

Thanks for listening!

Sharing Cards

I have a few more cards to share with you from our Stampin' for a Cure event.  We made 6 cards in all and the ladies moved from table to table making the cards.  I just loved seeing the smile on all the  faces as they helped a great cause while having fun and meeting new people!

This card uses the Autumn Splendor set and the Rock N' Roll technique on the leaves.  Many of the ladies had never used this technique and enjoyed the look it left. 

I originally saw this layout from my friend Kimberly Van Diepen.  I thought it would be an easy card to make and show ladies how to use Craft Ink on a card.  I changed the colors and added a different greeting.

This card idea came from Dena Rekow when I swapped with her at Founder's Circle.  The ribbon circle was intimidating to most but once they did it and finished the card they loved the look of it!

I hope you enjoy these cards!  Enjoy your week and be sure to take time to stamp and be creative!

A Beautiful "Pink" Day!

On Saturday, I held a Stampin' for a Cure event and it was a beautiful sunny day for this perfect event.  My team members in Colorado Springs having been holding an event like this for 4 years now.  Two weekends ago they raised over $6000!!!!  I wanted to be a part of this event and do something my customers could also participate in! 

 

Here is my sister, Amy, calling out a winner for a door prize!  This was a good weekend for her to come and visit as she is a teacher in Colorado Springs and Monday is a holiday for them.  She even brought my 8 month nephew with her...the weekend went by quick but it was good to see them!  Sue was in charge of our registration table and she did a great job!  We were thankful for her help!

Above are a few quick shots of the ladies creating their beautiful cards. 

I met a lot of ladies and these are some who came from Ludington to join us.  I was grateful for them and everyone to take the time to come and support this event! Here is Ada, Megan, Mary, Lorna, Maureen, and Kathy.

We had a Big Shot table set up which was used for just about every card.  It was a busy place!!!  Gayle and Karen are pros with the Big Shot!

Here is the group of ladies who made this event possible with volunteering to help me make this event possible.  Sandra, Marge, Tammy, Amy, Pam, Sue, Tara and me.  We had a goal to raise $1000 and I am proud to say we raised...

$1240!!!!!!

All proceeds were donated to our local Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grand Rapids Affiliate.  I was so excited to exceed our goal!  We had a silent auction and a raffle to help us reach our goal and thanks to all those who donated items.  We served a homemade soup luncheon and everything was donated by community members and I also want to thank them for helping us!

I am already looking forward to next year's event!  Here are a few of the cards we created on Saturday.

This day made me SO happy and there were SO many smiling faces while they helped make this event possible. I just want to thank everyone again for making this day so great!!!!