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The last two classes I attended at Stampin’ Up! Leadership 2012 were Why Women Buy by Carrie Cudney and Retaining & Engaging Your Downline by Donna Griffith and Patsy Waggoner.  More about those later.  First here is the cute Fancy Favor Box that was at our place in the Make and Takes (full of delicious chocolate of course).  It matches the adorable bags that we received at check in (and also a new stamp set coming out in June that we received at the Manager’s Reception).

In Donna Griffith and Patsy Waggoner’s presentation, we learned ways to engage personally with each of our downline with meetings and events, online social networking and one on one.  In Carrie Cudney’s presentation on Why Women Buy, we learned some of the differences between men and women in purchasing habits.  Women are interested in the details, convenience and relationships related to their purchasing.

Sharing the Stampin’ Up! Opportunity presented by Brian Pilling was another great class at Leadership 2012.  We learned about the Staircase Model of Relationship Building because our business is all about relationships.   My class notes are below.   

 But first:  did you know that there are 2 specials for new demonstrators during Sale-A-Bration?  The kit is on sale for only $125.  Plus you get a free package of Designer Series Paper or a free digital download each subsequent month for the rest of the year with your first order of the month.  WOW!!  The theme of Leadership this year was MY WAY.  And you can join just to get the discount and other perks, or as a way to suplement the family income.  Do it YOUR WAY.  You can even sign up right online at my website www.kwstamps.stampinup.net  and pick what you want in your kit (YOUR WAY). 

 Here is the last card we made at class this week.  This uses several of the free Sale-A-Bration products- the DSP, Fresh Vintage stamp set,  Ribbon and Brad Pack.  And the Fresh Cut Notes and envelopes (package of 15) are only $3.59 on the Clearance Rack (while supplies last)!!!  Large Pearls are new in the Occasions mini, but you could also use the free Brads.  Choose the SHOP NOW button at my website to order.

Sharing the Stampin’ Up! Opportunity by Brian Pilling Notes

Staircase Model

1.  Initiating – They want to create a good impression, so make them feel comfortable.  Potential recruits are everywhere – putting in work is manditory.  Ensure proximity, readiness, benefits.  Sharing starts with us.

2. Experimenting – self disclosure promotes closeness – crops, facebook, share your story, show excitement, highlight need fulfillment, ask questions, look for non-verbal cues

3.   Intensifying – change to we and us

4.  Integrating – I think my cold was kicking in strong by the end! 

5. Bonding – celebrate

I hope I can use these ideas to share the opportunity with others.  I have been a demonstrator for 13 years and totally agree that Stampin’ Up! is all about relationships.  I have made so many of my best friends through sharing my stamping hobby and business.  ( By the way,  if I am chosen for the free stamp set, my demo # is 15681 

One of my favorite classes at the Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference in San Antonio was “Including a New Generation in your Stampin’ Business” presented by Amy Swartz and Paula Critchlow.  I learned a lot about women ages 25-35, what they value and how to reach them.  More details below, but first some  ideas inspired by Leadership presentations.  These are two of the cards made at my stamp class yesterday.

I learned an easy trick to making your own glitter paper.  Take a piece of Cardstock – here real red – and cover it with Versamark ink and emboss with Irridescent Ice Embossing Powder.  Nest the smallest 3 Heart Framelits and run through your Big Shot = sparkly hearts.  I also used the new Hearts Embosslit and Adorning Accents Embossing Folder (across the bottom of  the white panel).  There is paper piercing from the hearts to the top of the page (or you could use a marker and the mat pack to make dots).  The sentiment is from the new Occasions mini set Loving Thoughts.  Make a tail on your banner with a square punch.  The second card using a FREE stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration minicatalog called Outlined Occasions.  Isn’t it cute with all the little punched hearts and the single rhinestone?  The Riding Hood Taffeta Ribbon is on the Clearance Rack right now for $1.39  – CRAZY BARGAIN.  Get your order to $50 and pick a FREE Sale-A-Bration Item.  SHOP NOW at www.kwstamps.stampinup.net

Now, more about the New Generation class.

Leadership Pillar of UNIFY

This generation loves community and connection.  The want to feel a part of something and value diversity and causes.  We can reach them by having events with a cause, giving them opportunities to share ideas, showing examples of how we care, taking pictures of events and posting on facebook

Leadership Pillar of COMMUNICATE

This generation texts a lot.  They shop socially.  We should text, keep communications brief.  Give heads up when emails are coming.  Send multiple emails and change the subject line, use supporting materials, YouTube, ASK their opinions during commications. 

Leadership Pillar of Empower

This generation is going through a lot of firsts.  They recognize power (and have lots of FB friends) and are drawn to personalization.  They are sensitive and optimistic.  They are ambitious but open to direction.  We should get them stamping, share the business opportunity, help them recognize their power, provide encouragement, pint out options, help them map a plan, explain how parties and sellling actually work, reverse mentoring.

Leadership Pillar of INSPIRE

They are creative.  They are followers, but strong individuals as well.  We should share our successes, use peer testimonials, help them discover their “why”, point out their choices, invite them to SU events, use minimalist design and they will add their own personal touch.

Leadership Pillar of CELEBRATE

They run in packs and herds.  They like sincere praise and are sensitive to fakes.  We should recognize small milestones, Praise (text), share, use participation awards.

I thought that Amy and Paula did an excellent job of presenting practical information about including this new generation in our stamping business.  (And I hope I can win a free stamp set)!  Helpful hint – my demo ID# is 15681.

Remember to RSVP for Stamp Class – SAB Kickoff – Tues Jan 24th 1-3pm. This is the last swap I have ready as of the date I am scheduling this post.  I hope to get some more finished, but time is running out!  I love these cute treat holders made with the FREE stamp set Sprinkled Expressions (Sale-A-Bration starting Jan 24) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (main catalog).    I saved some Christmas M&Ms and Caitlin helped me separate the colors and fill the treat bags (still available as a write-in #124134, $2.50 for 50).  Colors are Riding Hood Red and Lucky Limeade.   I should be at the Regional Conference (also in San Antonio) today and heading home tomorrow with lots of great ideas (and swaps).

Remember to RSVP for Stamp Class – SAB Kickoff – Tues Jan 24th 1-3pm. Here is another swap for the SU Leadership Conference in San Antonio.  This one features the Labels Framelit Die and several of the free items you can earn during Sale-a-bration - the embossing folder, the stamp, the ribbon and brads set and the Designer paper.  The sentiment is from the Sweet Cake set (Occasions mini).

Remember to RSVP for Stamp Class – SAB Kickoff – Tues Jan 24th 1-3pm.  Here is another swap for the SU Leadership Conference in San Antonio.  This one features the Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, new Pool Party seam binding and bakers twine, new DSP (FREE during Sale-a-bration) and the Outlined Occasions stamp set (FREE during Sale-a-bration).

Most of the swaps I made are for general swapping – 1 on 1.  We swap everywhere – in the arport, at the hotel, in line to get into the conference, as we wait for the sessions to begin…..

But these 2 are for an organized swap – I made 20 of each for Lyssa’s Convention Quality Swap.  I featured Big Shot dies for both cards and sentiments from the new You’re My Type stamp set (Occasions Mini).  Lots of new products here from Occasions and SAB - papers, dies, brads and a new punch.

The demo starter kit will be on sale starting January 24!

Here is another swap for the SU Leadership Conference in San Antonio.  This one uses the new Bordering on Romance Stamp Set (Occasions Mini) and a sneak peak of the new DSP and ribbon that is free during Sale-a-bration (starts Jan 24).

I had a blast playing with these new framelit dies for the Big Shot.  Everytime I thought I had a scrap to throw away, it turned into a new card!  Here’s the series of swaps I made for the Leadership Conference.  I used the coordinating Apothocary Art stamp set for all the cards.

By this time I should be going crazy trying to get my swaps finished for the SU Leadership Conference in San Antonio.   Here’s one I made a while ago using the cute snail from Button Buddies.