Hello friends! I hope you had a lovely 4th of July weekend! It is hard to believe how fast the days are moving! Hopefully you can have a moment to relax and enjoy the summer months before the craxiness of Fall sets in all too soon! Carl is home from College this summer (possibly his last summer) and we are both loving and frustrated wiht him in the house! Don't get me wrong, it is just wonderful having him here, but he tends to leave a trail, so to speak and I won't miss that part! Plus he eats everything in sight! LOL! He has been working and training and we will most surely miss him when he heads back to school next month!

In this email:

1. What's Up Wednesday (big SU announcement this week--catch the replay for helpful info)
2. Next Team Meeting
3. July SWAPS due on July 29th Hope you will join us!
4. 2 Tone Cardstock Sale ends Friday
5. Stamp Happy Academy Team Benefit
6. Pending Month
7. Team Perks
8. MayTeam Recognition

Did you know that we post a What's Up Wednesday Video every week for you? It explains the updates from the home office (and often discusses other timely topics). This video is always posted in our Team Facebook Group.

Want more information for running your business or a deeper explaination of all things Stampin Up? Join us for our weekly Demo 101 calls. We answer questions, go deeper into the hows and whys of running a business and of course help people with challenges they may face together to help you succeed! You can join the calls and catch replays HERE Calls are on Tuesdays at 2pm Central and replays are typically posted later Tuesday.

Our team meeting is THURSDAY, JULY 17th at 7pm Central!! Can't wait to see you there!

• BRING a Show and Tell (and you'll be entered in a drawing for a prize!)
• "Current Events"
• Recognition for June
• Would love a volunteer for a demonstration for our meeting-please contact me if interested!
• DOOR PRIZES

Our next swap will be due to me by JULY 29th, The theme is ANYTHING GOES!!!

Swapping is my FAVORITE!! It is a fantastic way to get lots of great ideas back, build a library of ideas to use for future projects/classes/show off at your events! It is also a great way to improve your stamping skills and of course USE your fabulous goodies! I REALLY hope you will all join us!!

Here is how it works:

Make 12 cards, place in a clear envelope (this protects your cards) and Please put your name on them with a post it note or a slip of paper. Place your cards in a GALLON zip lock bag with your name clearly marked on the outside. Register for the swap with the button and either add $8 cash or check to your package, or pay in the $8 fee in your registration, finally make sure to mail them (my address below) to arrive by the due date. I highly recommend using Pirateship.com for mailing as it will save you a lot of $$ over going into the PO for postage!

Swaps must always use only current products (if it is in the online store you are good). Because swaps are a business tool, please do not use retired product.

Send to Dena Rekow 6041 Shawnee Ct., Bettendorf, IA 52722 and you'll get an amazing bag of cards returned to you! YAY! Theme is ANYTHING GOES. If you can not meet the theme, that is ok, you can make any cards with current SU products!

Happy Stamping!

The 3 Day Two Tone Cardstock Sale is a fantastic way to incorporate this awesome product into your business/collection at a great price! PERSONALLY, I have invested in several of the assortment packs. I think they will be great to get a sampling of the cardstock without purchasing ALL of the colors!

I am looking forward to seeing some samples! I found this super cute card by fellow demo, LOU KITZELMAN from Australia in the demo planning place. SUCH a cute way to use this paper!!!

Have you tried our 2-Toned Cardstock yet? Can't wait to see what you've done with it!!

I have a graphic in our team page that I would love to have you share your projects under!

We are thrilled about how you have been enjoying all the fabulous changes on the SHA website! As a reminder, ALL memberships will include:

• A Monthly Online Class PDF with optional kit packets
• Three LIVE stamping classes
• A Stamp Happy Party LIVE class each month
• Quarterly LIVE Bingo class with optional kit packets

Reminder, as a member of my team you can join SHA for a nominal fee of $5/month or FREE if you have the title of SILVER or above! When you advance to Silver, please email me so we can change your subscription!

If you have any questions about the team access, please let me know! I am happy to help you!

Just a reminder, July is a pending month. If you are in pending, you should have received a notice from me on your pending sales due by the end of the month. You can also find this amoutn when you log into the Stampin Up Website. If you do not meet this sales amount, you will be dropped as a demonstrator. We certainly do not want that to happen! Please reach out if you need help or are not able to make your sales amount. I am happy to help you with options! Don't forget, the preorder for the Holiday Catalog starts next month and I can't wait to see what is in store for us! I know it will be awesome!

With all these changes (both from SU and from me) I thought it would be a good time to share what I DO offer my team members (in case you have not taken advantage of them, or were not aware!)

• Team Facebook Group: Quickest and easiest way to share info, Houses monthly creative challenges (we have prizes), inspiration, updates, a great place to connect with others, ask questions, watch the weekly What's Up Wednesday video and MUCH MORE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alittlepieceofartstamp
• Weekly Demo 101 Calls: More business focused calls geared toward helping you increase your business, understand what's happening in the SU world, place to ask business-related questions and seek help. Tuesday's 2pm Central (all recorded): https://www.facebook.com/groups/newdemo101training
• Monthly Team Meetings: Monthly zoom gatherings for SU Current events, questions answered, recognition, show and tell and inspiration, and of course connection! All recordings can be found in the helpful team links (below). Zoom link is found on our FB group, also emailed as we get closer to the meeting.
• Periodic Additional Business Trainings offered like Business Bootcamps
• One on One Calls: I am happy to schedule a call to help you reach your business goals!
• Helpful Team Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XoPqsMQXq8gMwmBGpLQhH1yNB60Kok0ZvKnDOZpAle0/edit?usp=sharing
• Monthly Creative Challenge (found in our FB group) with prizes
• All Star Video Class Bundle PDF now being sent to all team members (no sales requirement) (emailed from help@thecreativitycave.com--I suggest adding this to your email contact list)
• Monthly Team Card Swap: Great way to build your sample library, enjoy a creative outlet, build your stamping skills--themes are in the Helpful Team Links above
• Incentive program (earn locket, products, credits):
• Team Locket and charms (earn when you "Qualify" (place first $900 in sales), earn charms for things like title advancements, recruiting, sales, leadership
• Gifts for title advancements from me
• Top 10 Sales and Recruiting gifts sent each month from me
• Occasional EXTRAS for things like promotions, etc.
• Access to Stamp Happy Academy Free (for Titles of Silver and above) or 75% off for all other team members (just $5/month) www.stamphappyacademy.ning.com Discounted SHA Subscription can be purchased here: Register for TEAM DISCOUNTED SHA $5/Month Here
• Free Product Launch Kickoff Parties 3 times a year
• Yearly Team Gatherings
• Stampin Up Event Gatherings (when SU holds an event, we have extra fun stuff we do together like team meals, gifts, etc)
• Discounts for Other Events I offer to my customers like retreats, etc.
• Anniversary Cards Sent on your SU Anniversary
• Just Because Cards (I send 15 cards a month out to team members for no reason other than "just because")

I am happy to celebrate our May Team Recognition Recipients! CONGRATS on your achievements and thank you for all you do!

Qualified Team Members (you have sold your first $900 in prducts): Watch for your Team Locket to arrive to celebrate your achievement!

• Jewel Allen
• Jerri Asman

Top Team Builders: Congrats on growing your team! Happy Mail is headed your way!

• Bethany Orosz
• Suellyn VanDeSande

Top 10 in Sales Watch for some Happy Mail headed your way! $1000 Club members also receive a charm for their lockets

1. Pami Pick ($1000 Club)
2. Gwen Eich ($1000 Club)
3. Christina Lewis ($1000 Club)
4. Dianna Banks ($1000 Club)
5. Christi Smith
6. Linda Bremner
7. BethAnn Marczak
8. Tamara Shade
9. Shannon Abernathy
10. Cheri Pyer

5 Year Anniversaries in May: You will receive a charm for your locket!

• Adriene Day
• Natalie Jonathas
• Francie Mrkich
• Katrina Lamphier
• Roesmary Ferrell
• Cheri Pyer

THANK YOU for all you do! Thank you for making our team such a wonderful place to be! Thank you for lifting each other up and bringing happiness into the lives of others through Stamping! Our team has a reputation--and it is an IMPRESSIVE ONE! I hear this over and over--we are a great group of people and I am grateful to each of you for making our group special!

As always, if you have any questions about anything or need help with something, please do not hesitate to reach out! I am ALWAYS happy to talk to you about anything on your mind or help you with your business!

Hope to see you Thursday during the meeting!!

THANK YOU for all you do to make our team an amazing place to be! I appreciate each and every one of you!

Love, Dena