Chris Stamps

Take 50% off my Retired Stampin Up Stamp Sets

My shelves are busting with stamp sets and I need to part with some of them!!!! Please check my retired stamp sets  and take 50 % off the sale price, Now through October 7th!!! Contact me early as it is first come first served!!! I will add new sets as stamps are sold so check back often! Click the link in this post or click the pretty tempting turquoise link under the banner that says Retired Stamps for sale to see all the sets I have listed. You can contact me by posting a comment or clicking the email me button on the left. Happy Shopping!!!!

An Incredible Clearance Sale From Stampin Up

Stampin Up just announced a Clearance Rack Sale!!!! Prices are up to 80% off!!!! This sale is only available online so that they can track products and remove them when they are sold out. I will not be able to place the order for you. To order click the order online button on the right side and click on shop now and you will see the Clearance Rack link. Order early I expect these items to go quickly!!!! And remember that any net order of $50 gets put in my drawing for $50 in free product.  Oh, and it is not to early to pick up some Christmas Presents!!!! Please contact me if you have any questions.

Earn Extra Income with Stampin Up

This article was posted in the local newspaper.  This details exactly why this is a great time to start a Stampin Up business. My bonus check makes 2 CAR PAYMENTS!!!!!! Contact me for more details. I would love to help you with some extra income or a bill or two!

Business booms again for direct-sales merchants

ROCKFORD, Ill. - Erin Clausen had no luck finding a summer job when she returned home from the University of Wyoming this year.

So she turned to lia sophia.

The at-home jewelry sale company allowed Clausen to keep her one-month internship with John Morrissey Accountants while selling baubles on nights and weekends.

“If you have a decent party, depending on what you sell, (it) could mean a paycheck of $300,” the college sophomore said. “That’s more than a lot of college students would make in a week.”

As the recession continues, more people have turned to direct-sale opportunities, including Mary Kay and Arbonne, to bring in extra cash. In 2008, the most recent figures available, 15.1 million people sold a product through a direct-sales organization, according to industry group
Direct Selling Association. That’s an increase of about 100,000 over 2007.

Neil Offen, the group’s president and CEO, has heard from several companies that sales and recruits are up in 2009.

“January and February started off weak, but July and August have been superb,” he said. “More people are coming in, and customers are spending more money for the first time in ages.”

Why they join

Some people started selling when they were unable to find a job. Others did it to help their checkbooks when a family member lost their job.

“It’s helped me pay bills that I wouldn’t normally be able to pay on top of my credit card and the dreaded student loans,” Jeannie Hoffman of Courtland said. “That extra income has gone to things like that so I don’t have to worry about those extra expenses.”

Hoffman and several other direct-sales merchants are holding a home-based business job fair Nov. 7 in Oregon to help people find out about opportunities.

Hoffman, who sells Arbonne cosmetics, said the idea came about after another saleswoman suggested it in light of the area’s high unemployment rate.

“I know that for some of the other women, one in particular has increased her sales team 150 percent,” she said. “The majority of new people already have a job, but their husbands have been laid off or their hours have been cut back and they need some business on the side.”

Nancy Ryan of Rockford has been selling Mary Kay cosmetics for three years. She said she joined mostly to buy the products at a cheaper price for her own use, then turned it into a profitable enterprise.

“I’ve had a lot more people asking me about selling before I have a chance to tell them about what we have to offer,” she said. “They’re more open to opportunities and looking to supplement their income.”

Legitimate direct-sales opportunities can be a good way to bring in extra cash because it’s easy to enter the business and costs the seller relatively little overhead.

“It’s the opportunity to choose a product you like and feel comfortable with and be your own microentrepreneur,” Offen said. “You’re your own boss with your own hours doing business your own way.”

Caution urged

Opportunities for a direct-selling business are many, but recession creates fertile ground for companies trying to scam would-be sellers with the promises of rosy profits and no work.

Offen said the DSA’s 250 member agencies have to sign on to its code of ethics, which includes requiring companies to repurchase inventory, sales or training aids at 90 percent of their cost if a seller decides to not participate.

“The difference between direct selling and a fraudulent pyramid scheme is, the money in a legitimate enterprise is only earned through sales to the consumer,” he said. “If it’s just earned through headhunting fees, inventory purchase, educational fees — anything other than the sale to the consumer — it is a fraud. That’s an important distinction.”

Other critics have even stronger stances.

“They are often selling bogus business opportunities,” said Robert FitzPatrick, co-founder of Pyramid Scheme Alert. “It’s an illusion that, for a thousand people, each could have (another) thousand people under them because the guy you’re talking to has a thousand people under him and makes a lot of money. It’s selling somebody an investment in a business in which the return does not really exist. Or it certainly does not exist anywhere close in how it is represented to you.”

FitzPatrick has studied these multilevel marketing organizations, in which payment is predicated on recruiting new members. The newest members pay the most for the product, he said, with the bulk of the products going to top-level recruiters and new members getting little commission for their sales.

People interested in such an opportunity should ask several questions before signing up, he said: Is there a growth market for the product being sold? Who is buying the product? Most importantly, how does the company reward people?

“If the plan pays richly toward the recruiter and poorly toward the retailer, that is another enormous red flag,” he said.

Sean F. Driscoll can be reached at (815) 987-1346 or sdriscoll@rrstar.com.

An Awesome Reason to Attend Convention with Me!

I just had to share this with you. Every year at convention Stampin Up shows the top commericials submitted by demonstrators. This video shows another reason why you need to sign up to be a demonstrator and come to convention with me!!!

I would love to share all the benefits of becoming a demonstrator be sure to contact me for details.

Save the Snail Sale!!

I love Stampin Up Snail. I think there is not a better product out there. I am offering a one week special to you.This Special ends September 27, 2009 Buy 5 refills and get one FREE!!! There is no limit, buy 10 get 2 FREE buy 15 get 3 FREE etc, etc.  That works out pretty much to my cost!!!! Why am I doing this?  As a thank you to you for your support as well as I wanted to give you a fantastic sale!!!! So if you love snail stock up and if you have never tried it now is the perfect time!!!! This works 2 ways you can order the snail by contacting me directly and I will order for you OR go ahead and place your order on line (button on the right) and I will put your free one(s) in the mail to you. If you have never tried snail you will need to the order the snail holder (104332) and the refill number is 104331. Just in time for your Holiday projects!!

Fine Print: This may not be used to fulfill a club order minimum.

Stampin Up Sweet Centers Class

Sweet Centers Class!! This is one Class you will not want to miss!! Only  $1 for the Class!!!

The more I play with this stamp set the more I truly love it! Class is October 3 at 10 PM. Come to this class you will receive the stamp set and a box of 12 sweet treat cups (you will use 3 for class) We will make 4 awesome projects!!! The Stamp Set and treat cups come to $39 (with delivery to my house.) For only $1 more you get to come and play and make 4 projects!!!! Sign up now so I will have your supplies in time for class. You may choose a Halloween lollipop or a Heart one. Can't attend??? No worries order your stamp set and cups on line. You can order by clicking ont he order online button on the right and I will send you a pdf of directions with color photos for the projects.   The Sweet Centers stamp is #116521 Sweet Treat Cups are #116802

Stampin Up Princess and Pirate Party Kits

Check out this great video by Stampin Up. Contact me to place your Party Kit order by Sept 20, 2009 and I will include a free glue stick for you!!!

Stampin Up Newsletter and Samples in Your Inbox!!!

In just about a day or two I will be sending out an email with some really cute sample projects with directions and some fun samples!!! Will you be getting it?  Are you on my list? Don't miss out on this!! if you are not on my mailing list please be sure to sign up so you are!!! It is painless. Just put your email in the newsletter email sign up box to the left. I would never sell your email or use it for any other purpose than to send you wonderful Stampin ideas, classes and specials so what's stopping you?? It's simple and painless and takes about a minute so do it right now before you forget!!! Have an awesome day!!!

Halloween Stampin Up Diorama Card

I made the cutest card tonight!!! It is a Diorama card and they are a lot easier to do than you would think!!!  FIrst let me show you the card and than I will show you just how easy it is to make!!!

 

Here is the card closed and ready to go in an envelope.

 So Like I said super easy to make!!! You need:

2 pieces of 8" X 3" cardstock

1 piece of 6" x # cardstock

You need to score the larger pieces on both sides. Measure in 2 inches and score on both sides.  on the smaller piece score each side at one inch.

 

The 2 larger pieces are your outsides. I took the Haunting Hill Wheel and rolled in versamark and rolled across both pieces.  Take one piece and your 1 3/8 Circle Punch and punch a circle in the middle.

 

Now punch 2 more circles one to each side of the middle one so they slightly overlap.

Do the same thing with the 6" x 3" inch piece but use the 1 1/4 Circle Punch. This is your middle piece.

Take the 8" x 3" cardstock that is not punched and stamp the Halloween stamp from the Sweet Centers Stamp Set. in the center of it.  This will be your back piece.  Without using adhesive, take the back and front piece and put them together to form a  box , do you see how it goes together?  Now you know where to put your sticky strip. The middle piece gets sticky strip on the flaps and they are folded toward the back.

 

I than decorated it with Twick or Tweet, Halloween Frights and Scary Skeleton Stamp sets.  These can all be purchased from my website by clicking on the order on line button on the right. Order the supplies to make this project and I will send you a free sample of this awesome card in the mail!!! I bet you can't make just one!!!!

The Amazing Folding Album

I had so much fun yesterday on my day off!!! I made a scrapbook album which is called the Amazing Folding Album.  I haven't put pictures in it yet but I just had to share it with you!!!!

 I was so pleased with the way it came out. And it will be awesome when I get Kiwi's pictures in there. Here is Kiwi, she is a severe Macaw and as sweet as they come!!!

 

 

Isn't she gorgeous!!!! Okay back to the book!!! Here is what the inside looks like, of course minus the pictures.

  

I used Flock Together Designer Series Paper by Stampin Up. You can order online by clicking on the button on the right or contact me directly.

Click here if you would like the directions on how to make this.

The Not so Mini, Mini Catalog!!!!

Images © 1990-2009 Stampin' Up!®

I'm thrilled to announce that the Holiday Mini Catalog 2009 is here! This mini isn't so mini — it's our largest mini catalog yet! New product lines, new stamp sets for the holidays, new Big Shot® Dies, new Décor Elements, new rub-ons, and 40 pages of project ideas. I think this is the best mini catalog yet. But don't take my word for it — download your own copy today and tell me what you think. Please note that some of the new products, like the Build-A-Bear Workshop® line of stamps, paper, and dies, are available now and some are being introduced now and will be available soon. The much-anticipated release of My Digital Studio will be on October 1st and the beautiful Simply Adorned Charms are coming soon! I'll be sending you more details when they are available, so watch your inbox. I'm looking forward to helping you plan your fall and holiday projects. Happy Stamping! Chris Greten Senior Manager *NEW* Build-A-Bear Workshop® Line SHOP ONLINE Halloween Fun SHOP ONLINE Fall Collection SHOP ONLINE   Hostess Rewards This fall is a great time to include a Stampin' Up! workshop as part of your holiday shopping.  We have an extra gift to hostesses during September, October and November. With a workshop of only $250, you can choose any one item from the Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10 (except My Digital Studio and hostess stamp sets). Workshop dates are booking up already, so contact me today to reserve your date for a fun evening of creativity with your friends — and no mall madness! CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS

My passion is rubber stamping and I would love to share it with you! http://chrisgreten.stampinup.net

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Stampin Up Retired Stamps For Sale

Retired Stamps for Sale

Here are some stamp sets that I must sell to make room for new ones!!! Email me to

make sure they are still available if you want to purchase one. First come, First Served!

US Orders only!!! Email me and I will send you a paypal link.

Shipping charges are:

$5 for 1 stamp set (Priority Mail)

$8.95 for 2 stamp sets (Priority Mail)

$10.35 Flat rate for 3-8 stamp sets.

CG 219 Snowflurries  loved $8 plus postage

  

 

 

CG 189 The Snowflake Spot very loved $20 plus postage

 

CG145 Botanical Blooms slight staining $15 plus postage

CG 134 Eat Cake $25 plus postage some staining

 

 

CG216 Sweet Shapes unmounted $25 plus postage

CG217 Live Your Dreams slight staining $30 plus postage

Cg143 Big Pieces slight staining $30 plus postage

CG 218 Sidekick Sayings unmounted $20 plus postage

CG169 Loving Hearts very loved $15 plus postage

 

CG209 Print Pattern some Staining $18 plus postage

CG210 Petite Patterns some staining $12 plus postage

CG 211 Seeing Spots some staining $16 plus postage

CG 212 Doodle This stained $30 plus postage

CG213 Say it with Scallops excellent $17 plus postage

CG 103 Delight in Life Unmounted $12.00 plus shipping

CG 104 Haute Couture Hostess Set 2005 Catalog $25 unmounted plus shipping

 

CG 106 So Very Unmounted $10.00 plus shipping

CG 107 Very Punny Unmounted $12.00 plus shipping

CG 110 Snowfall good condition (slight staining on only 2 stamps) $20.00 plus shipping

CG 111 Phrase Starters loved condition $10 plus shipping

CG 113 Just Cause I love you Some Staining $10 plus postage

CG117 Ginormous flowers excellent condition $28 plus shipping

 

 

CG 122 Floral slight staining $18 plus postage

CG125 Idea Book and Catalog Fall Winter 2008 $3 plus priority postage

CG126 Catalog Spring-Summer 2008 $3 plus priority postage

CG197 Idea Book and Catalog 2006-2007 $3 plus pririty shipping

CG129 Much Appreciated - love $12 plus postage

CG130 Sweet Shapes - some staining $25 plus postage

CG131 Autumn Fest some staining $25 plus postage

 

CG132 In the Spotlight some staining $22 plus postage

CG133 Double Line Doodles excellent condition $23 plus postage

CG 173 Ornamassortment with slight staining $15.00 plus postage

CG175 Perfect Ending Slight staining $13 plus postage

CG177 Perennial Favorites Excellent $13 plus postage

CG174 Paint Prints Well loved $12 plus postage

CG193 Word by Word slight staining $17 plus postage

CG 201 Roses in Winter welll loved $28.00 plus postage

CG205 Wild Rose well loved $36 plus postage

CG 199 Mixed Bouquet loved $28.00 plus postage

CG203 The Shape of Things stained $20 plus postage

CG206 Wishing You the Best excellent $11.00 plus postage

CG200 Prep School Ribbonpack New In Package $10.00 plus $2 shipping

CG 204 Well Worn Words $14 excellent plus postage

CG 157 Fine Lace some staining $16 plus postage

CG 187 Some Like it Hot loved $20 plus postage

CG 184 So Many Scallops excellent $12 plus postage

 

 

Half Price Sale on Retired Stamp Sets

In honor of Labor Day ( one of my favorite holidays!!!) I am offering all stamp sets on my website at 50% off!!!! First come first serve and I will be adding more sets this weekend so check back often!!!! Just send me an email or leave a comment and I will send you a paypal link.

Click here to see the Retired Stamp Sets

Nature Silhouettes Card

Hats off to Dean & Chris Talbot!! This card I received from them at convention is fabulous!!! They did an outstanding job on color, design and coloring!!! I truly love it! Great job guys!!!!

 Supplies Used: Really Rust, Black, Summer Sun, and Glossy White Cardstock, Nature Silhouettes stamp set, Black embossing powder and sponges. THe technique is masking.

Stampin Up Medallion cd Holder

 Here is a great thank you card and cd holder that my 22 year old son, Mat, stamped as a thank you gift!!! Yes I did say my son!!!! He chose the stamp set and the color scheme, very manly I must say!!!! Chocolate Chip, Whisper White and the Medallion Stamp set proved to be an awesome combination!!!!

This is the outside of the cd holder.

 

Here is the inside and Mat chose Baroque Motifs for the inside!!! Another great Stamp Set!

 

And of course any Stamper's son knows you can't send a gift without a matching card!!!! Here is his card!!! Didn't he do a great job!!! Leave me a comment if you like his project and I will be sure to pass it along.

Wandering Words Santa Card

I participated in two different swaps and I reallygot some awesome cards back. Here is one from my upline Janice Weightman. I hope you can see all the glittery snow on the bottom is it s awesome!!!

 She Used:

Wandering Words Stamps , Barely Banana, Bordering Blue, Basic Black and Whisper White cardstock along with Iridescent Ice Embossing powder and the 1 3/4 Circle Punch.