Five weeks ago, I enrolled in an incredible Stampin' Up! training program called "Paper Pumpkin Boot Camp." I expected to learn lots and be super motivated--as I have been in most all SU! training programs. However, this program has been even better than I imagined.
Before the training, I felt knowledgeable because I heard the product release announcement at Leadership and saw many samples. I learned more at convention and as a subscriber. I also own several kits! What else will they teach me??
I was thrilled to see the Paper Pumpkin program improve this year! There is always something new to learn and ways to grow ideas when demonstrators and stamps unite!
Demonstrators have been sharing so many promotional ideas that my head is still spinning! (Stay tuned to see what I plan to offer this month.)
Each week, demonstrators receive a task list and a results survey to complete. The list includes tasks such as watch a training webinar, share with other demonstrators, or simply call a few customers and tell them about this sweet monthly treat! Tips and techniques are shared, and I learn something new every week. Our goal is to enroll at least 4 BRAND NEW subscribers. (whom have never tried the program or used a kit)
I am in the middle of a house move and job hunt, so I have not met my goal yet. I see boxes, boxes, and more boxes in my house. No people. Just boxes. Wouldn't it be awesome if they looked like this cute one?
Although not an assignment for Boot Camp, I created a "Top 10 List". (This is what teachers do. We give ourselves extra homework. We can't help ourselves!)
Top 10 List: Reasons Why I LOVE Paper Pumpkin
10- Affordable (This Cinderella doesn't live in a castle, yet...)
9 - Warm Up! When I create, I sometimes have to get in the mood. After I complete a "warm up activity" by following the kit directions (Direction picture steps-love those!), I am in the mood to create extra projects I planned to start or never finished. I am truly inspired by this monthly class project kit in a box!
8 - Monthly Playdate-I actually MAKE TIME to create projects because these are SO CUTE! (June pinwheels were my favorite) I can do this alone or with family. I can stamp after work, late at night, or on the weekend...MY CONVENIENCE of a prepackaged class to complete on my schedule. (If I want to share with friends, I can attend a Paper Pumpkin Party night for social kit creation and share time. You could also make this a monthly neighborhood group like Bunco.)
7- Anticipation-You must subscribe by the 10th of the month to receive the kit around the 15th of the month. After the 10th, stalking the mailbox begins! It may sound silly, but I get super excited (giddy, really) to see what's in the box!
6-Pretty Package!I love how the box is bright orange like a pumpkin to remind me that "my carriage awaits." The blue tissue paper adhered with the Paper Pumpkin logo sticker is too pretty to open. The box also includes a Paper Pumpkin printed die cut thank you card-too cute!
5-A gift just for ME! My subscription is a gift. I enjoy receiving mail, other than bills. Packages are even better! This box simply makes me happy, and I enjoy it! Sometimes I wait to create projects on a stressful day because it prevents all negativity. This box takes me to my "happy place." It feels like it's my birthday every month when I can celebrate with a Paper Pumpkin kit!
4-No therapy needed! When I have my daily dose of creativity, I save myself the time and money needed to visit a psychologist. When I am creative, I have a renewed spirit and energy. Besides Jesus, family, and friends...creativity fuels my soul. When this Mama is happy, everybody's happy!
3-Exclusive products for subscribers! The items are only available to subscribers, and there are refill kits for US, too! Exclusivity can help you feel even more special. You have something others want! How could someone NOT like the June pinwheel kit??
2-A Challenge! I enjoy the challenge of guessing the kit project type (cards, mini scrapbooks, treat bags, banners, pinwheels, and more). I also love the challenge of creating something different than the project sample sometimes.
1-20-30 minute "creative escape" (quick, easy projects=instant gratification) Sometimes I invite my son to "play with the products" and help me complete the projects. This gives us quality time together-our favorite!
If you need more than my list and my enjoyment with the program, these photographs also tell the story.
THE GREAT NEWS!
Paper Pumpkin is a program where you can choose your fairytale ending!
Option 1: Buy a prepaid subscription for 1, 3, or 6 months. These are 
great to give as gifts to yourself, family, or friends! This gift is perfect to give for a birthday, thank you, friendship, Mother's Day, Christmas, or surprise occasion.
Another benefit to prepaid subscriptions is that you can add them to a workshop or online order. If you purchased a 6 month subscription for $113.70, you are CLOSE to the $150 qualification for Hostess Benefits/Stampin' Rewards to earn an additional $25 in free products! (The subscription should be redeemed/activiated to qualify for an extra free gift.) CLICK HERE to purchase prepaid subscriptions.
Option 2: Pay for the kit each month. You will be billed around the 10th of the month.
Option 3: Purchase a prepaid subscription for yourself, family member, or friend.
I am offering a FREE GIFT to the first four brand new subscribers who purchase or redeem their prepaid subscription BEFORE July 20th.("Brand new" means you have never subscribed with a demonstrator or SU!)
You do not have to be a brand new subscriber to enroll in the program with me. I will reward you with a different treat.
ANYONE who becomes a prepaid or monthly subscriber and chooses me as the demonstrator, you will receive the following FROM ME.
1. Exclusive access to a Paper Pumpkin members only Facebook page. This is place where subscribers can share project pictures, tips and techniques, inspiration, and much more! I will also hold a Facebook drawing in August and announce the winner on this exclusive member page. We will have contests to see who receives their kit first and last in the group. Other fun incentives will be announced on the group page.
2. Additional Project Ideas for the exclusive stamps and products that arrive in your kit each month. I will create 3-4 additional cards or projects using the stamps. This is meant to inspire you to use the products even after the kit is complete. This will add value to your purchase.
You will also be the FIRST to see these samples. They will not be posted on my blog--only on the exclusive member page. You can also see the samples at our monthly party.
3. FREE Paper Pumpkin Party
Subscribers are invited to an exclusive and free event every month! Members can complete the month's projects, work on past kits, bring your project to share, work on Christmas cards or scrapbook pages, etc. You are also welcome to use my nonconsumable supplies!
This event will be held on the last Saturday of every month to make sure everyone has received the kit. (We can change the date/time once the group starts. We will discuss other options such as Supper in a Sack, potluck meals, monthly hostess rotation, or eat before you come--whatever your group decides.)
This event is a great way to plan social creativity each month, and it is FREE!
4. FREE Paper Pumpkin Label to organize your monthly exclusive clear mount stamp sets. I will create a new label each month. If we decide to combine sets in one case, I will alter the label after we fill the case. (i.e. If 3 sets fit in the case, you will have received a separate label for each set, each month. After the third month, you will receive a 4th label with all 3 stamp titles. If you don't want to combine sets--no problem.)
This is an example of the label inserts to slide inside the clear mount stamp cases. I use these to store my stamps. If the sets are small, I might include a few sets in one case.
I designed this label case insert using My Digital Studio.
5.FREE GIFT & FREE SHIPPING, exclusive offer from me! (Must purchase BEFORE July 20 to earn the FREE gift(s) of your choice!)
You may choose a free gift once you subscribe or redeem your prepaid subscription (choose me as your demonstrator). Shipping for your monthly kit is included in the $19.99 product fee. Stampin' Up! will send me an email notification when the purchase is complete. What I am offering is an additional "thank you gift" for your purchase and I will ship it for free to you!
*BRAND NEW SUBSCRIBER INCENTIVE
If you have never purchased or been a part of the Paper Pumpkin Program, you qualify for a gift of your choice from my Paper Pumpkin Party Basket--if the order is placed BEFORE July 20. (I will email you a photo of your prizes after the purchase/redemption. Your free gift will be wrapped with a fun presentation.)
* RETURN SUBSCRIBER INCENTIVE
If you have been a subscriber and want to try the program again, you may choose 2 free stamps from my Paper Pumpkin Stamp Basket!--if the order is placed BEFORE July 20. (I will send a photo of your options after the purchase/redemption. Your free gift will be wrapped with a fun presentation.)
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