Good Morning Stampers,
Hope you are all off to a fantastic Monday. Last week seemed to have fly by so fast. I think I am finally getting back into a routine after taking our vacation after the holidays and then coming back and being sick for a week. We are all doing great now! Now we just have to work on getting our Christmas tree down. Please tell me that somebody else out there still has it up?! Please?
Many of you have asked about creating a gift and card for a man (no pink). I heard your request and here is my creation. I love it! This canvas frame is beautifully covered with embossed Rock Star Black Metal (both front and back) and is accented with beautifully embossed hearts. This gift is perfect for the man in your life or any other occasion. How about for an upcoming engagement, wedding, baby shower, graduation gift? This frame can be beautifully displayed in your home or an office.
These projects are featured in January's Add a Little Dazzle on Metal Newsletter. In this newsletter you will not only receive detailed instructions with supplies needed for each project, but you will also find a Questions and Answers Section to address your most burning questions, Metal Tips Section, PLUS a BONUS PROJECT. This canvas frame is bigger than what fits through your Big Shot, so in this newsletter you will learn how to emboss bigger pieces.
The downloadable newsletter which includes all the information list above is 10 pages long and I am offering it for only $9.95. Those who subscribe for a 3 or 5 month subscription will save more money.
The information found in this newsletter will help you build your business and take your stamping to a different level. Is your class attendance slowly dwindling? Economy hurting your sales? Since I have integrated metal into my stamping classes, my class attendance and online purchases have skyrocketed.
So many times we invest money in buying a stamp set that never gets used. I am guilty of that. I have lots of stamps that are still unmounted. Why not invest $9.95 in a newsletter that takes stamping to a different level and will help you grow your business? My focus is to combine metal sheets with Stampin' Up! product to create projects that are different and will grab your customer's attention. I will always focus on Stampin' Up! product to help you have the sales you need and want. I am just taking a different approach to it. Those who have purchased my planners have received rave reviews from their customers and have even commented on how their customers want to see more projects that feature metal. The cost of this newsletter is a small investment for the wealth of information you receive. If you would like to order your copy of this newsletter, please subscribe using the Paypal Button below and I will get it out to you tonight. The first group already received their newsletter, so I will send the mailing this evening since it is a mass mailing.
When I started using metal sheets, I never thought I would get the response I have. I was overwhelmed and excited by your excitement and interest in what I have to offer. Unfortunately, I have found that there are some that have decided to share the planners and newsletters with those who have not paid for the service. A friend of mine found a thread out there in which demos were trying to figure out how to recreate my projects without having to pay for my planners. That's not COOL. Please know that I understand that we are all struggling because of the economy. My family is no exception. I had to take my stamping to a different level in order to be able to grow my business and be able to contribute to our family income or I had to consider going back to teaching full-time. I found my niche and work extremely hard at what I do. I have had to bring on two assistants to help me and sometimes it still isn't enough to get everything done. Many times, they even take work home and are still cutting and sorting into the late hours of the night.
As a business owner, I have had to make an investment in my business in order to see its growth, but another important factor in my business is that I run it with integrity. My family, customers, people I don't know, and God are watching my actions. I want to run my business in such a way that I can be transparent with all around me with nothing to hide. This is a very dificult issue for me to address but is one that needs to be addressed. Please understand that this is not based on any one incident, nor am I upset at anybody. This issue has been going on for a while now and I have stayed quiet about it because I have prayed about it and have asked God to give me wisdom in dealing with this. Please don't cut the bread and butter from my family. If you are struggling that bad and need one of my planners to help grow your business, let me know and I will help you out. Today it is you, tomorrow it is me. Lets work together and not against each other. I love you all and know that I truly care and want to see you grow your own business. I love you all and hope you will know that I am sharing my heart with you! Thank you for your friendship!
Moving on to a lighter note, I have decided to extend my contest for the upcoming planner until this Friday. Anybody who leaves a comment about today's projects will be entered into a drawing for a pack of Metal Sheets. You have until midnight tonight, but you will still also be entered into the weekly drawing. So leave me a comment and tell me what you think of today's project. Don't forget, you can subscribe to receive your own newsletter. Just choose the best option, paypal me, and I will get it out to you tonight. I am getting in more metal sheets this week so I am ready to ship more out.
Thanks for allowing me to share my heart today and I look forward to sharing a really neat Valentine't Project for the teenagers in your life tomorrow. I love you all!
love the black and red, the framed picture is lovely. Thanks for sharing
Eileen
Posted by: Eileen McClean | February 01, 2010 at 06:13 PM
That frame looks awesome with your picture in it.
Baby comes today. I will keep you posted. Can't wait. Let me know about my order so I can give you mine and pay you.
Say hi to Mike and kids and Cathy.
Love you,
Tonie
Posted by: Antonette Gonzales | February 02, 2010 at 08:18 AM
Such a professional looking frame. I bet someone would have to pay big bucks for that is a specialty store. Great job. Love the hearts and ribbon accents.
Trish in Wisconsin
Posted by: Patricia Hoffman | February 02, 2010 at 08:22 AM