RemARKable Stampers – RAD TRIP 2011

For the past 9 years my directs and dreambuilders ( a business focus group within the RemARKable Stampers) have had a chance to earn RAD – an incentive trip I host. The first 2 years we journeyed to the Smoky Mountains, the next year to Philadelphia and the last 6 years we have been here at Craft World. My directs and dreamers enjoy field trips, projects, and the last few years overnighted new product as our retreat has coincided with the release of the new mini product preorder period for demonstrators.In addition there is no cooking, no cleaning for 3-4 days as my husband and I take care of them and many spend the days in their pj’s, enjoy walks, watch movies, laugh like crazy and I know if it were not for the mandatory quiet time from 2am-6am so the help can get some rest many would never sleep.

This year our event was all about chocolate – chocolate in their stockings almost daily, a trip to Hershey, Hershey cocoa bath scrubs, wash and lotions, Hershey lip balm, hershey shopping bag, chocolate fondue, early espresso headband, amazing hershey cupcakes, dark chocolate cocoa for the kuerig and chocolate on the sweet and salty bar.

This year we had teammates from Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina,Maryland and Pennsylvania in the house!

I invite you to join my team for your chance to attend my directs InSPArational Weekend or your chance to earn RAD X 2012 –
                   www.janetwakeland.stampinup.net JOIN NOW – or email me – great news and reasons to join in 2012!~~!!~
If you are a RemARKable Stamper I invite you to take your business to the next level and join RemARKable Dreambuilders.

Here are some fun pictures from the weekend.

Crafting RemARkable Joy
Janet

Massachusetts Creativity

I had the opportunity to spend last weekend with RemARKable Leader Linda Hunt and her team of Hoppy 2 B Stampers in Housatonic, Massachusetts.  Linda actually got me to stamp – normally I just like to visit and chat. Thanks Julia for the great Halloween Bingo and Sandy for the warm apple cider donuts (to die for) and for Pam and Dolores who joined us  by Skype it was fun to learn a new trick to use in my business and for all the other Hoppy 2 B stampers who spent the day with us and shared their stories and creativity.

Crafting Joy
janet

RemARKable November Team Gathering

Another fun day of creativity, friendship and business tips. In keeping with our cooking theme I displayed samples of the make n’takes on each table with a cookie sheet

Several created aprons for the day and I added a fun touch to a chef’s hat that was way too big.

We enjoyed a great presentation by Kathy Winland on Soot Stamping, How to tie bows using a Fork by Connie Diebler and a great demo by Kathy Johnson on Stained Glass window technique. Deb Lehigh did a great display with Got Treats, Linda Nagle wowed us with fabric based projects, Missy make good use of waffle paper with her display, and Diane Kanode provided sweet ideas for Valentines. We created 6  make n’takes featuring Candy Cane DSP to keep and 1 holiday card we personalized with our own message that I wil deliver to a local shelter for the holidays. The creativity and business chats were fueled by yogurt, assorted breads and lots of chocolate. We brainstormed crazy business slogans, recognized our top sales, top recruiting, bright ideas, and heart award winners. We swapped, gave away lots of door prizes, voted for our favorite swap and took lots of pictures of the show n’ share projects brought by all attendees. Each attendee received a little whisk with tag it and several had adorable embellished kitchen utensils to show off. It was truly Another RemARKable Event indeed!

Our events are open to all demonstrators and to guests of the RemARKable Stampers. Our next event is January 22nd, 2011, in Spring Grove, PA. Hope you join us for a great day!

Crafting Joy
jan

Dreambuilders

Within my team of RemARKable Stampers I have a business focus group we call the Dreambuilders. This group has been in place for a few years now and is designed to provide additional support, incentive, challenges, networking, encouragement , accountability, friendship and more. It’s an amazing group of woman. Imagine my surprise at Disney World when I saw that even Disney thought it was a great idea  (Grin!!)

There were several areas where they were remodeling and in all those areas that had random plaques up with quotes from Walt Disney himself. Of course I had to take a picture of each and everyone I could find and will be incorporating them into our training, dreambuilder blog and more.

If you are a RemARKable check your inbox this week for details on this focus group. If you are not a demonstrator I would love to have you join my team – remember just a few more days to get the kit on sale – Click on Join now above – my recruiter ID is remarks07.

Here is just one of the many quotes from Walt..

Crafting Joy
Jan

Set Sail – Epoxy Brads & Polka Dots = Fun Framed Project

Our RemARKable Team Gathering this past Saturday focused on being in the “SHIPPING” business – Ownership, leadership, craftsmanship, relationship, showmanship and more. We learned that the ship we sail as Stampin’ UP! demonstrators has definitely come in and that our S.H.I.P – Stampin’  Has It’s Privileges – is an amazing ship full of more benefits than any real job.  Join the RemARKables today to begin experiencing them for yourselves – ASK me how. You could also be attending our bi-monthly events making cute projects like this.

To coordinate with the meeting theme – I found this great quote by Mark Twain that we turned into a fun 5×7 framed piece of art to inspire us.

Supplies used – Sahara Sand cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Chocolate Chip Cardstock, Not quite navy cardstock, Bashful Blue Cardstock, Stampin’ UP! Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder, Big Shot Scallop Square Die,  Big Shot Clear Circle Die, Heart Punch, Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brad, Linen Thread

Crafting Joy on the Good S.H.I.P – Stampin’ UP!
jan

Join My Team – Kits on sale, 2010 Stampin’ UP! Sale-a-bration is under way

JANAURY 5th- March 31st.

SALE-A-BRATION 2010 Is in Full Swing – Stampin’ UP!’s Biggest Event of the year… Specials for Customers, Hostesses, New Demonstrators and Current Demonstrators. (Remember that demonstrators are allowed to be their own hostess & customer anytime earning not only their commission but hostess & customer benefits).

HOSTESSES – CUSTOMERS

• Earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift for every $50 in product you spend.   Exclusive Sale-a-bration product (stamps, designer paper stack, scallop trim punch or select from a long list of stamps from the Big Idea book & catalog – our largest SAB offering ever. Over 80 FREE items to pick from!
• Earn an additional FREE Sale-a-bration gift for every hostess event over $300. Remember you can hostess your own personal order, hostess a party in a box,  hostess a private party at the location of your choice, or hostess a party here at Stamp World (my stamp place Spring Grove, PA) Contact me today to plan the event that works best for you – info@remarkablestampers.com
• Click to view the Sale-A-Bration Catalog and Suppy List.
• Click to view the Occasions Mini Catalog and Supply List.
• Don’t have a copy of any of our current publications – contact me at info@remarkablestampers.com and join my mailing list so you always know Stampin’ UP!s specials and my personal specials – see box top right. .
• On-line orders are eligible for Sale-A-Bration gifts. FREE gift for first  time ONLINE orders – download my wishlist  – Wish List09 click HERE and away you go. Mastercard/VISA/DISCOVER accepted. If you wish to pay by check or with American express contact me directly – info@remarkablestampers.com

SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT PROMOTION
+ BONUS STAMP SET + DISCOUNT  = BIG SAVINGS, BIG FUN

Judy, Renee and Mary Alice thought is was a good deal this month – I would love to help you discover what they are discovering as Stampin’ UP! demonstrators and RemARKable Stampers!

• Save 15% on both Stampin’ Up! Starter Kits.  Choose the one that fits your needs.
• Both kits can be customized – see kits here to begin selecting your faves today  
• Click here Standard Starter Kit -SAB_Starter_Kit_0110_US
• Click here My Digital Studio Starter Kit -MDS_Starter_Kit_1009_US
• FREE Bonus stamp set of your choice (up to $47.95 Value)
• Enjoy a one time 30% discount on your first demonstrator order, then always enjoy a minimum 20% off as a standard discount and a chance to earn a monthly income that fits your schedule and needs.
• EARN FREE stamps as part of the new demo STAMPIN’ START program
• EARN FREE stamps as part of the demonstrator incentive during Sale-a-bration
• Being a demonstrator  is easy – no mandatory parties, minimum $300 quarterly minimum that includes any personal purchases, guaranteed buy back of any new and unsed products from your starter kit.  More details Here and Here and Here.
• Becoming a demonstrator means access to our new Stampin’ Community – an online site that as of today had over 5,000 samples posted in just 2 days – WOW.
• Becoming a demonstrator means access to our full color monthly publication Stampin’ Success
• Becoming a demonstrator means access to new product and ideas before the public via the SU demonstrator only website
• Becoming a demonstrator means access to a great website and soon to be blog via the DBWS – demonstrator business website.
• Becoming a demonstrator means access to great events like our national convention & regional trainings
• Becoming a demonstrator means being RemARKable – Join my family of RemARKable stampers today – let me help you with my 13+ years of experience – You chose whether you want to help your family budget, simply enjoy a personal savings, or experience a life changing career. I am here to help, encourage, and support you in your choice. And the thing I love most is that Stampin’ UP! is so flexible you can do as little or as much as your priorities allow based on where you are at in life at any given time.

WHY BECOME REMARKABLE TODAY?

• Become part of a national team that is warm, inviting, caring and loves to share.
• We are not just a virtual team – for those looking for a group of demonstrators to stamp, scrap and craft with, laugh with, get hugs from, make friends with – we can help you – If you would like a referral from a RemARKable stamper in your area contact me at info@remarkablestampers.com – if you are in the MD/PA/NJ/VA/DEL/NY area I am never far away – and would love to help you.
• Our team is supported by blogs, private team blogs, special interest focus groups, team events (I will be in NY and FL in the coming weeks), yahoo lists, newsletters, team incentive trips, 3 day retreats, teleconference calls, and more.
• Of course in this day of technology you can be a part of our team from a far as well. The wonderful thing about Stampin ‘UP! is that the training and support can be as much or as little as you need and want, it can be “live” or it can be “virtual”  – you just need to let us know how to help you!
• InSPArational 3 day Weekend – my directs only weekend get away here at Stamp World – think KID in a candy store. Lodging, meals, unlimited stamping, scrapping, crafting (with access to almost every stamp set in the SU catalogs, all SU cardstock, all SU inks, tools, embellishments), tons of displays, samples, planned projects, wireless internet, printers and of course some SPA like pampering.
• RemARKable Directs – those chosing to come from afar for team events, directs events and more have the opportunity to always stay  here at Stamp World with me. RemARKable Directs receive the opportunity for one on one training and support based on your requests and goals with Stampin’ UP!. RemARkable Directs receive special incentives, challenges, mailings. RemARKable directs are eligible for my annual incentive trip. RemARKable directs are eligibile for dreambuilders and any team incentives, contests and training.
• RemARKable Team, RemARKable Directs and Dreambuilders (business builders) incentives, contests, newletters, swaps, gatherings, teleconferences, training, monthly DIVA events, live swaps, virtual jpeg swaps, and lots of LOVE.

Myself and the RemARKables Love what we do. You can be RemARKable in just minutes  - Get started here  – www.janetwakeland.stampinup.net  click join now – enter remarks07 and within minutes you are on your way.

RAD 12×12 Scrapbook Layout & pics

Well RAD is over – 2 full weekends of spoiling 27 REMARKABLE ladies.  A surprise trip to Boyd’s Bear in Gettysburg, PA -was the perfect place for our group photo op & some fun candids.  All the RAD achievers received Flannel Snuggies/shoulder wraps to wear in their stamp rooms that I had sewn for them. The flannel is the same flannel I had used for their name plate at their places.  Fabric is easily cut with our big shot dies making it a fun and soft/3 dimensional embellishment for a scrapbook page.

RAD I participants – Lois Good, Julia Green, Jill Hilliard, Linda Hunt, Ella Kump,  Becky Jensen, Debbie Lever, Nancy Martin, Michele Reynolds, Carolyn Serviss, Carol Slack, Emily Tull, Kelly Ward,

RAD II participants – Nancy Amato, Karen Biedronski, Jackie Bottomley, Dawn Bullock, Diane Carr, Cathie Gaspard, Kathy Hamrick, Maria Pane, Carla Rismiller, Denise Thomas, Terri Walker, Kim Warne, Brenda Witt, (Missing from Photo Heidi Davenport, Nancy Amato, Dawn Bullock)

Remember this photo – the Bear place settings served double duty – first as their place marker and second as a fun embellishment on their scrapbook pages. All RAD attendees made the first page above and the next one below.

Supplies used for pages  - Old Olive Cardstock, Rich Razzleberry Cardstock, Flannel, Soft Suede Cardstock, Scallop Trim Punch, Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon, Hearts & Brackets Big Shot Die, Build a Bear Big Shot Die, Serif Essentials Big Shot Alphabet , Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel, Old Olive Ink Cartridge, White Brads, Stampin’ UP! Lil Paws Embosslit, Stampin’ UP! Paswsitively Embosslit

Crafting RemARKable Joy
Jan