Nicole Stalker

That’s right it’s that wonderful time of year again when Stampin’ Up!® offer FREE stamp sets.

Starting from Monday 25th January through 31st March, 2010 you have 3 ways to earn those FREE stamps.

1. Spend $100AUD and earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration set of your choice.

2. Host a workshop of at least $600AUD and earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration set in addition to the generous hostess benefits.

3. Join Stampin’ Up!® during Sale-A-Bration and choose a FREE stamp set (excluding Hostess sets) from the Idea Book & Catalogue up to the value of $79.95AUD

If you’ve ever considered joining up now is the ideal time. For $324 you will receive up to $578.10 in products and that’s not including the business materials you will also receive. That’s a saving of up to $254.10 just in stamps, inkpads & other accessories.

I’d love for you to join my team and so I’m also offering another incentive to the first 3 people to join my team during Sale-A-Bration and that is a FREE Level 1 Hostess set of your choice. 

If you’d like further information on becoming a demonstrator in my team, book a workshop, like a Sale-A-Bration Brochure mailed out to you or would just like to place an order you can email me or phone on (02) 9620 9092 or 0418 218 467.

Happy Stamping

Help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on 12th January. From now until 28th February, 2010, Stampin’ Up!® will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Heart stamp set and donate it to the Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

In the past with these appeals that Stampin’ Up! have set up in times of need I have offered my demonstrator discount off the stamp set also and this time is no different. So if you wish to purchase this set it will only cost you $41.09 (Postage & Handling included) until the 28th February. Sale-A-Bration is starting on Monday 25th January (more in my next post about this) so why not include this stamp set in with a $100 order to qualify you for a FREE stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

To place an order with me you can phone on (02) 9620 9092 or 0418 218 467 or email nicole@nicolestalker.com.au Payment can be made by Credit Card or direct deposit.

I’ve never been one to make New Year’s Resolutions as like most I just don’t keep them. Instead I like to give myself a couple of goals to work towards. I try not to select things that are too far out of reach though or even the goals won’t be achieved…..hahaha.

So what are my goals for this year?

My Stampin’ Up business: 

1. I’d love to end the year having at least 4-6 people a month attend each of my 3 classes (Stamp-A-Stack, Technique & Project) which would mean I’ll have some ‘new customers’.
2. I’d also like to be doing at least 1 Workshop a month.
3. I’d love to have 3 – 6 downline.
4. I’d love to achieve all parts of Stampin’ Start this time around. I have till 30th June for this.
5. I’m aiming for a walk across the stage for Convention 2011. Seeing my sales figures all went back to $0 upon rejoining in December 2009 I think aiming for Convention 2010 will be a bit far out of my reach.
6. Use what I buy. Don’t horde it.

My personal life:

1. This year in June is my 40th and I’d love to lose between 5 – 10 kg before then and be on the right track to lose a total of 13 – 18kg in total by the end of the year. I want 2010 to be the year I get myself fit and healthy. I will be aiming to do this by eating healthy and exercising more not by meal replacement. May join Weight Watchers and attend meetings not try and do it online.
2. I want to spend more time doing fun things with my girls and hubby. 
3. Cut back dramatically on playing computer games. It’s such a time waster.
4. Be more organised. Don’t leave things till the last minute.

My blogging goals:

1. To post more regularly.
2. To post more than I did last year.
3. To leave more comments on the blogs I visit.

Stamping Group goals:

1. To participate more often.
2. Send more RAK/DAK cards out.
3. Send more Birthday cards.
4. Be more organised with Christmas Cards this year and have them in the post no later than December 1st like I did in 2008.

That’s what I have for now. I’m hoping listing them here for all to see will help me achieve them. I’m going to print this out and put it on the wall above my work table so it’s a constant reminder.

So do you have goals for 2010 you’d like to share. Maybe we can encourage each other……

So it’s another month and time for a new stamp set. This month I’ve used the Circle Circus stamp set and Bella Bleu DSP.

First off is the Fantasy/Stepper Box. Inside as you can see I’ve packed some little goodies for Sonia to play with. There’s a sample of Flower Fusion and Flower Fusion II Felt Flowers, some designer brads and some of the Corduroy Buttons that were available in the Spring Mini.

Then there is the card.

I’ve used one of the stamps from the Circle Circus stamp set randomly over the base card, added a Kraft scallop edge to either side of the Bella Bleu DSP and the strips of Kraft are the left over from the scallop edge (why waste them….). The main embellishment is one of the larger Circle Circus images which I’ve added a Build-A-Brad to which was created using one of the smaller images.  The sentiment is from Basic Phrases.

The final item was the lolly container packed with yummy caramel lollies.

So there’s the first package sent for November. See you tomorrow for part 2……

Happy Stamping

Quite a few of the blogs I visit have done a year in review where they show their favourite items they created for each month of 2009. I decided that I’d join in too.

Unfortunately when I went back to each month I really didn’t have a lot to choose from in some months so one of my aims this year it to post more than I did last year. Let’s hope I can keep to that one.

So here we go.

January 2009 – Ocean Commotion set with the Chunky sprinkles. Not sure how much I’ve used either since then but I really did like this set so I might just have to pull it out again and see what I can do this time round.

February 2009 – I actually picked 3 from this month but I decided on this one. 

March 2009 – I loved the colours in this one.

April 2009 – I couldn’t wait to get hold of these Fresh Cut Notes and the matching Fresh Cuts stamp set although I’m ashamed to admit I haven’t used it a great deal.  Must change that.

May 2009 – These were my swap card for Convention.

June 2009 – The Faux Silk technique is such a quick one. I made lots of these in different colour combinations.

July 2009 – I finally gave in and purchased the Crazy for Cupcakes set.

August 2009 –  A simple card but I still like it.

September 2009 – My World Card Making Day projects.

October 2009 – This was a gift I made for my Secret Sister. I love the colours.

November 2009 – Teacher’s Christmas Gifts filled with Chocolates and Coffee and/or Hot Chocolate sachets. They were well received.

December 2009 – This would have to be my favourite. It was made for my neices’ 21st Birthday.  I just loved this dsp and coordinating Great Friend stamp set. I wish it didn’t go……but maybe it will be back. I can only hope.

I hope you’ve enjoyed the flashback. It’s been interesting for me too.

Till next time….

Happy Stamping