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Sale-a-bration 2024

Posted on January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 by inkspirationwithteresa

We’re halfway through January and Sale-a-bration 2024 is just kicking into high gear. Every year at this time Stampin’ Up! comes out with it’s biggest promo of the year. So what’s the deal?

From now until the end of February (Feb. 29th), you can earn free products with your order. Order anything from the Annual or new January-April Mini catalogues and if it’s $60 or more you can choose a Sale-a-bration product for free! You can also get free Sale-a-bration products when you order a pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscription.

Now there are a couple of ‘levels’ in the Sale-a-bration catalogue. The first level goes with $60 orders and the second level goes with $120 orders. And the nice thing about Sale-a-bration is that you can mix and match! So if your order is $60 you can choose 1 product from the first level. But if your order is $120 you can order 2 from the first level OR 1 from the second. And if your order is $180 you can choose 3 from level 1 or one from each. And so on and so on.

This is a great time to stock up on cardstock and adhesives. All those essentials! I’m definitely going to be doing that before the end of February. Right now is also a great time to host a stamping party or even join the Stampin’ Up! family.

If you host a workshop before the end of February there are special products that are only for hosts. And if your party orders are more than $375 then you won’t get just 10% ($37.45+) worth of free product from the Annual/Mini catalogues but 10% PLUS an extra $37.50! So at least $75 worth of free product.

Or if you want to get even more free top quality crafting supplies and a good discount, then think about joining my team and becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. For only $135 (no tax or shipping) usually you get $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! product of your choosing. But right now for that same great price you can either get $206 worth of product OR the $165 worth of product and the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio. I have one and am excited to use it!

Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have about Sale-a-bration or joining the Stampin’ Up! family. If you’re excited to join my team and take advantage of these great deals, then here’s where you can do that.

In the meantime, check out a card I made using a couple of the Sale-a-bration products here. Or you can check out my Facebook live from last night using some of Sale-a-bration 2024 products here.

Get More in your Starter Kit

Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 by inkspirationwithteresa

Stampin’ Up!s starter kit is a good value most of the time. Usually it’s $135 for $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! products of your choosing plus a Paper Pumpkin kit and business supplies in case you want to share your love of crafting with others. But to celebrate their 35th anniversary, all this month you can get more in your starter kit. And you get to decide what that “more” is!

From now until October 31st you can choose between 2 option. The first is to get 35% off the price of the starter kit. So for only $87.75 you’d get the same $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! products plus all the other things I mentioned. The other option is to get 35% more Stampin’ Up! product… $222.75 worth of Stampin’ Up! product for the usual $135. Plus there’s no shipping on top of that. And depending on your province no tax either!

Plus when you join my team, you’ll be part of both my smaller direct team and the larger team I’m a part of. Both are full of great, supportive, creative people. And as part of my team you’ll be able to join our monthly team meetings which are fun and informative and our virtual play date where we craft the day away! As well as join in all the fun at our Christmas party. Here’s a picture of us at our most recent in person play date where Cori from head office joined us.

Then of course there the added bonuses of attending Stampin’ Up!s virtual OnStage for free. This is a great opportunity to see what’s coming up in the new catalogues AND the chance to order before any one else! And if that isn’t enough you don’t have to worry about hitting your minimum until the end of April 2024.

There’s never been a better time to get more in your starter kit than right now!

If you want some more information about what it’s like to be a demonstrator, head over to my Join my Team page. There’s so much that I love about being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator!

And if you’re ready to join in on all the creative fun and discounts on great quality products, you can do that here.

Crafting Community

Posted on June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 by inkspirationwithteresa

It’s been a very long time since I saw my larger team in person! The last time was around Christmas before the pandemic I think. I’ve still been connecting with them of course, but over ZOOM and in our Facebook group just isn’t the same. And that was totally confirmed for me when I got to hang out with my crafting community on Saturday!

On Saturday I spent the whole day in Burlington with them… laughing, catching up and of course crafting! And as usual it felt like no time had gone by since I saw them last. It was so easy to just sit and chat and spend time with these wonderful women!

This is probably the number one reason why I love being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator! If it weren’t for Stampin’ Up! I never would have met these people. And I definitely wouldn’t have gotten to meet Cori from Stampin’ Up! head office.

As usual there were treats waiting for me when I got there. Prizes from our awesome team leader. And a little something from Stampin’ Up! to celebrate it’s 35th Anniversary. We were all so excited to hear that our event was chosen as one of the 35 events Stampin’ Up! would be dropping in on this year… and they did not disappoint!

And once the day was done I went for dinner with one of my best friends, who also happens to be my upline. It’s been a while since we got to hang out so it was a great way to end a great day!

If you live in Canada and are looking for an awesome crafting community, you can join my team here! Or if you want more info, check out my Join my Team page.

Plus right now there’s a great deal on Stampin’ Up!s Starter Kit! For the usual price of $135 (no tax or shipping in some provinces) you’ll get $206 worth of Stampin’ Up! product.

For My Team

Posted on December 14, 2022December 13, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

This past weekend I had my holiday party for my direct team members. I always like to do a little something for my team to celebrate them throughout the year… birthdays… stampaversaries. But for Christmas I like to do a little more. And I try to make sure to do it before the craziness of the holiday season kicks in.

To get ready there were a few things I wanted to put together. Of course they each got a Christmas card! These ones I used either Evening Evergreen or Soft Succulent cardstock along with some coordinating Lights Aglow Designer Series Paper. I cut out a peep hole in the top layer using the Stitched Rectangles dies. And the phrase from the Joyful Flurry stamp set is on the middle layer with a piece of Basic White cardstock on the third inside layer. I also made a simple belly band using the Painted Christmas DSP and the Spruced Up dies around some chocolate.

Then last but not least is the Triple Pocket Fold card I made to fill with some stamping goodies! For this I used some of the DSP and stamps from the upcoming mini and Sale-a-bration catalogues. I made a belly band for these as well using the same design of patterned paper and then die cut the sentiment with the Layering Circles dies.

We had such a great time crafting, listening to Christmas music, playing games and just chatting! I really appreciate my team members and I hope that comes across in what I made for my team.

For more information on my direct team as well as the larger team that I’m a part of, you can find that here. And if you’re all set to get in on all the crafting fun then you can join my team here. I’m happy to answer any questions you have. And I’m happy to support you no matter why you decide to join my team!

OnStage 2022

Posted on November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

It’s been just over a week now since I got back from Montreal for OnStage 2022 and I’m finally getting back into the swing of things. I like to say I had an OnStage hangover, lol! There’s always so much going on at these events. The energy is high and there’s so much to be excited about. Plus this year is the first in-person event since before the pandemic… so of course everyone was excited to get together again!

It was extra exciting for me because I’m celebrating my 10 year stampaversary this year! And I was helping out with registration. So I got to grab my swag box early and be one of the first faces people saw at the event. It was so awesome to see the excitement on everyone’s faces and to cheer for those people who were attending for the first time. I also got to make some new friends as my check in buddies were 2 demonstrators from the US; Selene and Cheryl. We had a lot of fun! It was also great to see some familiar faces. It’s just not the same seeing my team members faces on ZOOM!

Making new connection and deepening old ones is one of the many things I love about Stampin’ Up! events. I also love the sneak peeks and free stuff you get! How can you not right?! And because I attended in-person I got the new January-April Mini and Sale-a-bration catalogues before other demonstrators. My swag bag was full of goodies from the new catalogues and I even got to order some of the new products before pre-order in December!

I’m so glad I got to go to OnStage 2022! I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface of how much fun these events are. It’s something you really need to experience for yourself to truly know what I’m talking about.

If you’d like to join in on all the fun, join my team! We have a lot of fun together and I’m here to support you in any way I can no matter what you’re hoping to do. Sign up here!

Oh…. and don’t forget to check out the card I made to swap at OnStage! I can’t believe I forgot to mention how much I love to swap projects. Check it out here!

Joyful Flurry

Posted on November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

The Joyful Flurry bundle is one of my favourites from the July-December Mini catalogue! It’s next on my list to get for my holiday crafting! In the meantime I wanted to share two cards from a recent team card swap that use snowflakes as their featured image.

The first card is made by Laura Seki and uses more traditional winter colours. She creates a pretty monochromatic card using Balmy Blue. First she stamped and die cut using the Joyful Flurry bundle. Then she used paper tearing on that same piece of Basic White cardstock. I love that this bundle has a mix of dies that fully cut out images and only partially cut them out. Laura’s used a bit of both on this card. She also added a bit of Balmy Blue ink to the snowflake centres using Sponge Daubers. And then finished off the card with some of the White Crinkled Seam binding ribbon and a few different pearls and sequins.

This other card is made by Joanne Wilke and uses Fresh Freesia as it’s main colour. To make this card she heat embossed the large snowflake image first in white. Then she used a Sponge Dauber or Blending Brushes to add Fresh Freesia all around the snowflake. The “Merry Christmas” come from the Regal Reindeer stamp set. And to finish is off she added a few sequins.

I can’t wait to get my hands on the Joyful Flurry bundle so I can make some beautiful snowflake cards like these! Check out my card for this team card swap here! And if you want to get your hands of the Joyful Flurry bundle like me, then head over to my online shop!

Starter Kit Plus

Posted on October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

I’ve been crafting for about as long as I can remember. Then in highschool I was introduced to scrapbooking and not too long after that card making. I think this story rings true for most of us crafters. I can’t imaging not crafting! And since I joined the Stampin’ Up! family just over 10 years ago I can’t imagine not being a demonstrator either. When I joined it was a bit different, but especially now you get the Starter kit plus so much more when you join.

From now until the end of this month (Halloween) Stampin’ Up! is offering so much more! As always you get to choose what products you want to order, plus a Paper Pumpkin kit. Plus you start with a 20% discount on all of the top quality and easy to coordinate products that Stampin’ Up! offers. And if that wasn’t enough, as a demonstrator you get first look at upcoming new catalogues and products as well as the chance to order them before they are released to the public!

One of the other benefits of becoming a demonstrator is the community. Sometimes I wonder why I don’t start with this, but there’s a reason I say Stampin’ Up! family. Stampin’ Up! offers different events throughout the year to get together in-person and online and craft. They also offer recognition for a number of different milestones and support whenever you need it. And on top of that you would be joining my smaller team as well as the larger team that I’m a part of. I’m here to answer any questions you might have and I love celebrating my team members whenever I get the chance. With our larger team, there’s even more support and of course crafting fun!

Usually you get $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! products for only $135 (no shipping or taxes depending on your province). But this month you will get $206 worth of product!!! There’s never been a better time to join. You can use the $206 worth of product to get everything you need for your holiday crafting. And if you want to share your love of crafting with others I’m here to help you figure out what to do with those catalogues and other business supplies you get with your kit.

For more information about being a demonstrator check out my join my team page. Or if you’re ready to get the Starter kit plus even more then you can do that here! And let me know if you have any questions. I’m happy to help in any way I can!

Simple Card Sketch

Posted on July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

My team’s cards from our recent card swap have all arrived and I’m excited to share them with you! With 15 cards I always look for my favourites to share here. This time around I love them all, so stay tuned for the rest over the next few weeks. The cards I’m sharing today all use the same simple card sketch… and of course each has their own spin on it.

This first card is from Wendy Fee. She used the Full of Love stamp set which she coloured with a variety of Stampin’ Blends. She cut out the image using the Stylish Shapes dies and her strip along the left hand side of the card is a piece of So Saffron cardstock that she embossed using the Cascading Ruffles 3D embossing folder. I also like the Solid Faceted Gems that she added. It adds a little something more to this cute card!

The next card is from Linda Warrington. She’s using one of my favourite Designer Series Paper packs from the Annual Catalogue… the Sun Prints DSP. It’s such a beautiful pack of patterned paper! On the left hand side of the card, next to the piece of DSP, is a strip of Basic White embossed using the Fern 3D embossing folder. The “thank you” comes from the Good Feelings stamp set. This is a great sentiment filled stamp set. And she circled the sentiment using the Natural Prints dies.

And this last card is from Lorraine Melanson. This card really shows off the Tea Boutique products. Her strip on the left hand side of the card is a piece of the Tea Boutique DSP. And then her central focus uses the Cup of Tea bundle and Stylish Shapes dies. I LOVE tea and I just think this set of stamps and dies are so cute! It’s definitely one near the top of my wishlist.

It’s so interesting to see how the same simple card sketch of a strip along the left hand side and phrase/image in the centre can turn out so differently! This is why I love joining my team card swaps. There’s always so many great ideas to be found!

If you love to craft and be creative and would love to join a great team of positive, creative and supportive people, then join my team. I’m happy to answer any questions you have or you can check out my page where I talk about why I love being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Or you can just dive right in here. And right now when you join you’ll also get an awesome planner complete with an exclusive stamp set and stickers to get you started in your business or just get you organized!

More Free Stuff

Posted on May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

It’s an exciting day today! The new Annual Catalogue is out and I can’t wait for you all to see it. And what might be even more exciting is the chance at even more free stuff!

I’ve talked about Stampin’ Up!s Starter kit before. The Starter kit as it usually is gets you $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! product for only $135 (no tax or shipping on top). So $35 worth of product for free. But now and for the rest of this month you’ll get a bunch of extra new In Colour products too! What kind of new In Colour products you ask?! You’ll get a pack of In Colour grid paper, all 5 In Colour ink pads (Tahitian Tide, Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Orchid Oasis and Starry Sky), a pack of cardstock with all 5 In Colours AND a pack of In Colour 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.

I love the new 2022-2024 In Colours. They’re so vibrant and colourful. I’m looking forward to crafting with them over the next two years.

If the more free stuff isn’t enough for you to take the plunge and join my team, maybe the discount of top quality products is. Or maybe it’s the stamping community. Since I joined Stampin’ Up! almost 10 years ago I’ve made so many great friends and met demonstrators from around the world. I call my larger Stampin’ Up! team my stamping family. I love, and miss, these people! They are so creative and fun and supportive no matter what you want to do when you sign up. And I know that when I finally do get to see them in person again it’ll feel like no time has passed… because that’s how it’s always felt.

I’m here to support you and answer any questions that you might have. And the bonus of joining my team is that you also get to be a part of my larger team. So anything I don’t know I know we’ll be able to figure out! Email me with any questions you have or if you’re ready to sign up you can do that here. I can’t wait to join you on your creative journey!

Plus Two

Posted on February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

I know I say this alot… but I love my team and being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! When I joined over 9 years ago it was of course to get a discount on their great products. But over the years it’s become so much more. The people that are a part of my team are awesome! We have so much fun together… even now that we have to do things online. I can’t wait til we can all get together in person again!

Want in on the fun?! Now is a great time to join and start making new connections! While the Starter kit is always a good deal, now you get an extra 2 stamp sets on top of everything else. What’s everything else?! You get $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! products of your choice and a Paper Pumpkin kit. Plus you’ll also get catalogues and other things so that you can share Stampin’ Up! with your friends and family. And it’s only $135 no tax or shipping added!

I’m hear to support you in any way that I can! I’m always happy to answer questions and if I don’t know the answer I’ll look into it for you. And this is regardless of whether you join for the discount or if you’d like to work at sharing this with others. I love sharing creativity with others and to help spark inkspiration!

Plus when you join my team you don’t just get me. You’ll also be able to join the larger teams that I’m a part of. And as I mentioned they’re a great group of people. We support each other, challenge each other and have a lot of fun while we’re doing it.

If you have any questions, send me an email (inkspirationwithteresa@gmail.com) or you can check out my Join my Team page here. And if you’re ready to dive in then you can head over to my website and sign up here. The Starter Kit plus two stamp sets is only available until February 28th! So don’t wait too long!

Take the Plunge!

Posted on November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 by inkspirationwithteresa

I often share things in my social posts about how much I love my team and enjoy being a demonstrator for Stampin’ Up! My team are a great group of creative people who are so kind, thoughtful and supportive. And Stampin’ Up! of course has fantastic products, but also knows how to have fun and is super supportive to it’s customers and demonstrators. I wouldn’t have stuck around for 9 years otherwise and I’m so glad that I decided to take the plunge!

Like most demonstrators I found something that I loved doing and couldn’t resist the discount. Fellow crafters you know how easy it is to spend ALOT on our supplies, so 20-25% off is hard to pass up! Especially when it’s great quality products. Over the years I’ve been sharing my love of crafting and Stampin’ Up!. First with classes for friends and family. Then on social media and here. And lately I’ve been wanting to share this great opportunity more and more.

After the discount, the best thing about being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator are the people you get to meet. I refer to my team as my Stampin’ family and that’s because whenever we get together it’s like no time has passed. And once this pandemic is past us I know that it’ll be just like I saw them last week. I’ve even had the chance to meet demonstrators from around the world and I’m hoping that I’ll be able to attend my 10th anniversary in person at OnStage next year. Here are some pics of me and my teams.

If after all this you still need a little something more to take the plunge, I have it for you. From now until the end of this month (Nov. 30th) you can get the awesome Starter kit for only $100! The Starter kit comes with catalogues, business supplies and $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! product of your choice. Usually the kit is $135 and even at that price it’s a great deal. But with the discount and the fact that you don’t have to pay taxes or shipping, there isn’t a better time to sign up then now.

Send me an email if you have any questions (inkspirationwithteresa@gmail.com). Or you can dive right in and join my team here! I’m happy to help in any way I can and I can’t wait to get to know you!

Extra Bonus

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 by inkspirationwithteresa

I love being a part of the Stampin’ Up! family! While I did join for the discount on their great products, I’ve met so many wonderful people and had some really fun experiences. The group that I’m a part of are such a fun group of people. And I’ve had the chance to meet demonstrators from around the world. I couldn’t imagine not being a demonstrator any more. Which is why I have to share the extra bonus that Stampin’ Up! is offering to everyone who signs up between now and the end of September.

Right now when you join Stampin’ Up! you get the usual Starter Kit, which on it’s own is a great deal, plus you can get a bundle from the new mini catalogue for free! There are 12 different bundles to choose from. Many are holiday/winter themed, but there are other options too. I’m having fun crafting with the Frosted Gingerbread bundle right now. I also love the Gorgeous Leaves and Christmas Season bundles. And how can you not love the super cute Penguin Place bundle?! And this is on top of the Starter Kit!

The Starter Kit is only $135, no shipping or taxes on top, and you get $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! product from any of the current catalogues. Plus you get just about all the business supplies you need if you want more than just the discount. I’m also here to support you and answer any questions you might have. I’m happy to help out in any way I can. And if I’m not sure the larger team that I’m a part of will have us covered. I love these women!

Check out the list of bundles that you can choose your extra bonus from below. Then if you live in Canada and are ready to join the Stampin’ Up! family, you can do that here.

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Another Reason Why

Posted on May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 by inkspirationwithteresa

Every once in a while I share why I joined the Stampin’ Up! family. And why I love it so much. The big reasons for me are the discount, of course, and the community. I have met so many great people in my almost 9 years as a demonstrator. I also love the events that Stampin’ Up! puts on for us demonstrators, be it virtual or in person. They are so much fun! Sneak peeks, crafting demonstrations, Make & Takes, great music and free stuff. My favourite event that I’ve attended so far was OnStage in Orlando celebrating Stampin’ Up!s 30th anniversary. But right now there’s another reason that I want to share why I love this opportunity. And that reason is the starter kit.

Stampin’ Up!s starter kit is full of lots of great stuff! First off you get all the business supplies you need to get things started. Like catalogues, order forms, postcards and even some brochures. You also now get a Paper Pumpkin kit. And of course you get to choose the Stampin’ Up! products you want for your kit. Usually you get $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! products from any of the current catalogues. But until the end of this month you actually get $206 worth of product. So $41 more than usual. And the starter kit is only $135… no tax and no shipping costs!!

If you decide to join my team I’ll be around to answer any questions that you might have and to offer my support. I’m also happy to share ideas and resources that might be helpful. Plus I’m part of some larger teams and we’re a great bunch of fun loving, crafty people! So if I don’t have the answer I know that someone in my larger team will. Even if you want to just hang out, craft and get the discount that’s cool too!

If you have any questions I’d be happy to answer them. Just send them to me at inkspirationwithteresa@gmail.com. Or if you’re ready to take the plunge then here’s the link to join my team. I can’t wait to get to know you!

OnStage at Home

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 by inkspirationwithteresa

2 years ago I was hanging out in Florida with one of my best friends and hundreds of other Stampin’ Up! demonstrators for OnStage. I had such an amazing time stamping and celebrating Stampin’ Up!s 30th anniversary! This year though OnStage was different. This year I attended OnStage at home.

For obvious reasons Stampin’ Up! switched to a completely virtual event. Even with that they kept as close as they could to how they would have run it in person. There were great information and business sessions and amazing speakers. And of course we got a sneak peek at the upcoming new catalogue and got to see some samples using some of the new products. We even got to do some stamping with some of the new products! They sent all the measurements we needed and we were able to order to the new products in advance if we wanted. I totally wanted to so I ordered the products and here are the 2 of the cards we made together, so to speak.

The one downside though of course was that we couldn’t do it in person. I haven’t seen my team, my Stampin’ Up! family, in person since before this whole pandemic. This reminded me of how much I miss being able to sit with them and whisper back and forth during the stamping presentations. We made due and I chatted in messenger with my smaller team. I chatted with my larger team in a special Facebook group that we set up just for this. We even did a ZOOM team photo since we couldn’t do an in person photo.

OnStage at home was still alot of fun and as always we got free Stampin’ Up! product! Once I get my new goodies from the upcoming new catalogue I’ll share them on my Facebook page, so make sure to check that out. Or if you live in Canada and would like to get in on all the fun then join my team. I’d love to work (aka stamp) with you!