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This month we celebrate the past years catalog by saying good-bye wo some amazing stamp sets and accessories.  If what you have been wanting and don't want to miss the chance to own that set, now is the time to buy it.  June 30th marks the end date of these amazing sets!! Hold a workshop this month and earn $10 extra to put towards that favorite set you have been wanting!!

1 year old birthday card

(not liking the flash :( but had to get a quick photo before it was gone)

This design came to me during the night over the weekend.  A friend of mine was heading out to his nephew's first birthday party and I thought I would create a card for him to take.  Reason one: to say Happy Birthday to the Birthday Boy. And reason two: so others can see how amazing Stampin' Up! cardstock, ink, stamps, and the Big Shot are! I love the idea of things popping of the page!!

Big Shot Technique Class

Being new at using the Big Shot and materials made me nervous to show how to use the system with customers!  I read threads and blogs and viewed videos to prepare my self for any questions or concerns.  I printed out sandwich recipes for my customers and show cased a few projects in which I used the few dies and plates that I had.  I was glad that the customers brought with them a few materials they had previously purchased and we used them together to get a feel for the items and to see the potential for the designs or cut outs.  We were also able to use materials from the Cuttlebug!!!  It was a good time and am hoping to purchase more and hold a second class in the fall.  I now know what direction I need to go in with the class.  I also received some great out-of-the-box ideas from one of my customers.  Thanks so much!

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May is National Scrapbook Month and with the celebration, Stampin' Up! has announced a list of products on sale for 30% off!!  Check the link to the list above and email me with your order.  Orders must be placed by the end of May...Only 2 more weeks!!  If you are inerested in holding a workshop in your home to earn even more free products and to earn a FREE Simply Scrappin' pack, then email me today!! niccimolinski@yahoo.com

April 2011 Newsletter

Check out the Clearance Rack on the Stampin' Up! website.  They just added more items and some mystery items!  Grab Bags are for purchase of $5, $10, or $15. You will receive items like: chipboard, Accents & Elements, DSP, ribbon, or Simply Sent Kit components.  $5 gives you $20 worth of items; $10 gives you $40; and $15 gives you $60! These items are only for purchase on the website.  To get the preferred pricing, use my name as your demonstrator before checkout.

This is the last month to purchase items you are interested in purchasing from the 2011 Occasions Mini catalog.  Sales period ends April 30.  Look for your copy of the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog in the mail at the end of the month!

 Upcoming Events: Scrapbook Classes and Technique Classes will be held at my home, Saturdays at 11 am. Card Club will meet at my home at 6:30 pm.  Please RSVP to any event you are interested in at least 5 days before event.  All events are $5 OR the fee is waived if you place an order of a minimum of $20.  Please bring your own adhesive and snips.  For scrapbooking classes, please bring photos.

• April 21: Card Club: Father's Day card and Spring card. 
• May is National Scrapbooking Month!!! Hold a workshop (or order $200) during this month and earn a free Simply Scrappin' Kit!
• May 14: Technique Class: How to use the Big Shot.
• May 26: Card Club: Thinking of You card and Spring card.
• June 18: Scrapbook Class: Using Vellum on a scrapbook page.
• June 23: Card Club: Thank You card and Summer card.

Other events to be announced: Christmas Stamp-a-Stack (in August) and All Occasions Stamp-a-Stack (in October).  These events will be held at 2 different times in one week to allow for flexibility of guests.  Purchase of your materials must be made 3 weeks in advance by cash or check sent to me.  All cardstock for projects will be cut out and ready to assemble at event.  Envelopes will not be included to cut back on cost.  You will have the opportunity to order more than one stack.  Event cost will be around $25.  I will also have raffle items and a door prize drawing at each.  Notice of event and registration forms will be sent out in May/ June for Christmas Event and July/ August for All Occasion Event.

 Starter Kit: As always, Stampin' Up! offers the opportunity to join our team of demonstrators for $175 (actual value of $310!)  You get to choose the colors and stamp sets that you like for your kit.  You also get a 20% discount on all your future orders; gain access to limitless ideas for handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and other projects; receive a monthly magazine filled with project ideas and business trianing; an opportunity to earn additional income; be the first to see promotions and great deals before all customers; and have the opportunity to join Stampin' Up! events across the country.  Contact me if you are interested!

Sale-A-Bration was such a wonderful way to start out the new year!! I met many new crafters, even non-crafters, who had a lot of fun creating cards and working with Stampin' Up! materials and products.  It is so exciting to see everyone happy to receive free stamp sets too!! I know I was excited!!  My April Fool's Deal went well, had a couple orders placed....Advertising for next year will be a bit more out there!

This week I am getting ready for a workshop being held next Monday.  I think this is my first non-weekend workshop.  And it is with someone who booked off another workshop!!  I will be meeting some new faces, so I am a bit nervous, but am really looking forward to it!

Here is a card I recently made using the Hodgepodge Happiness and Sweet Summer stamp sets:

April Fool's Day Special

Time	Friday, April 1 · 12:00am - 9:00pm
Location	From your own home!
Created By	Nicci's Craft Corner
More Info	Send me a phone call, an email, or a message to let me know you want to order: only during the hours of April Fools!! and earn a gift. Details of gift is unknown until you have submitted your order to me!! Spend $15 or more and be entered into the secret hostess drawing!! Hope to hear from you on April1st!!

Smiles

I am really pleased to have such a support team and such wonderful customers who enjoy crafting together.  This past quarter has been one of the most successful quarters I have had since I became an Independant Demonstrator!!  I have set goals for myself and so far have gone above and beyond many of those goals.  I still would love to recruit at least one fellow crafter this year.  I have had a few interested! :)

These past few months have been really busy, as all months really end up being!  My son turned 8 in February!! I am such a lucky mom to have such a sweet and caring 8 year old.  He is my number one!

We took a family trip to Boston for a weekend.  My hubby had to train a pressoperator on a printing press, so I thought the kids and I could relax at the hotel and swim for the day, away from our home town!  It was really really nice to get away and spend the days with the kidlets :)

The baby has grown so much in the past 6 and a half months.  From sleeping/ nursing/ pooping to being awake/ giggling/ and crawling!!  Babies learn so much/ progress the most in their first year of life.  She is a precious devil!!  I know we will have our hands full when she becomes a toddler and even more a teenager :)  But we wouldn't have it any other way!

My family and friends have made me smile and I look forward to spedning all the time I can with all of them.  I always walk away from a gathering feeling that I have accomplished something, whether it be a smile, a handmade card, a promise, or a memory.  I feel good where I am at and would love to go further into life and my business feeling that accomplishment each and every day!

I have had a few workshops and classes booked for each month.  I am alternating scrap book classes with technique classes and holding one card club each month.  I scheduled each to have a place for those who need to get out one evening or one Saturday am and create with other adults.  I enjoy spending time with others, chatting, snacking, and creating memories!!

Anyone can hold a workshop in their home, or any place at that, to enjoy time with others, create personal cards or scrap pages, and to earn free or discounted items!!  Build your craft collection with Stampin' Up! products.  There are so many uses for many of the products and so the creativity is endless.  I have many ideas and resources in helping to create the perfect card, scrap page or gift.  See my calendar page for upcoming events!  I will be holding two stamp-a-stacks again this year and plan to hold one for children ages 6 to 12.  If interested in any of the events or looking for more information, contact me at niccimolinski@yahoo.com.  Check out my Facebook Business page: Nicci's Craft Corner!

Upcoming Events:

Scrapbook Club- Meet every other month to complete two pages for your scrapbook.  Fee is $5.00 or is waived with a $20 order from the current catalogs.  Bring photos to scrap with.  Event dates: Feb. 26, April 16, June 18, Aug. 13, Oct. 15, Dec. 10 at 11 am.

Card Club- Meet one time a month to create cards for any occasion or an upcoming holiday.  Fee is $1.50 per card or four free cards with a $25 order from the current catalogs.  Fee applies to cards after the four free.  Event dates: Feb. 24, March 24, April 21, May 26, June 23, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, and Nov. 18 at 6:30 pm.

No experience necessary!! Everyone has different skills/ talents and we gather at these events to share with each other.  Hope to see you there and hope to see new faces.  Bring a friend or two and enjoy a relaxing few hours of creativity!

Isn't that the truth!! One page can tell a whole story, be it of an event, a holiday, or of someone special.  Memories will always be in our hearts, but to share photos will leave lasting impressions on others who take the time to read and see photos of your memories. 

Hold a scrapbooking event in your home with friends, family, and neighbors.  Earn rewards by doing so too (during SAB, you earn even more!)!!  Email me at niccimolinski@yahoo.com to book your workshop today! Remember Sale-A-Bration is only for a short time!!