Somehow, Wednesday has rolled around again and that means we're peeking in on desks all around the world to see what everyone is up to.
The work desk is still horrible but the filming desk is useable on a repetitive basis. This morning, I'm working on the CEO Strategy Planner for Creative Entreprenuers to put my 3 businesses in order. You see, Bob and I have determined I'm 'diversified'. LOL or may be just nuts!
Just prior to the trip to OK last weekend I made the decision to come out of Hobby Dem status for Stampin' Up! and see if I couldn't get a cash flow... at least enough to help off-set the items I love to buy. LOL
I also have the Etsy store and the Author business.... neither of which are very productive at the moment. I'm hoping by putting a plan on paper and into action, that will change. I know if I have items in my shop, they will sell - a 'Build it and they will come' sort of process.
I'm going to put the remaing of the 3rd quarter business strategy into a video for my KellysCreativeDreams channel today then I'll be writing blog posts the rest of the day. Pretty much all my hip wants to allow (except pain eds and sleeping) since yesterday mid-day. Grrr...
That's it for my desk (and story) this week. Who's Miss Julia and why am I here? When you are done visiting me in the Ozarks, please hop on over to Stamping Ground for all the details. Miss Julia has a long list of other studios you can peek into. No standing on an up-turned milk pail to look in the window. We open the doors wide and welcome you. Please leave your number and you'll be among the first on my list.
I've decided since I'm still an active Stampin' Up! demonstrator I'm coming out of the corner to build my business back up. With Bob due to retire in less than two years, I really need to work my diversified platforms:
* Stampin' Up!
* Etsy shop
* Book writing.
A lot of work ahead for sure but once I get all the cars connected, the train should run rather smoothly. There will always be disjoints in the track but I'm determined.
So here we go!
You'll notice new additions to the sidebar over the next few days. I'm dedicating 2-3 hours per day on Stampin' Up! The biggest news is the launch TODAY of the new 'Holiday' mini catalog as well as our first ever 'Holiday' Sale - A - Bration catalog.
The Mini will run from today (August 3, 2021) through January 3, 2022. Keep in mind corporate is closed over the Christmas and New Years holidays so shopping before the end of December is a much better time-line. Also, things do sell out quickly in the first few weeks. So plan now to join me in the Holiday Crafting Spirit!
The Sale A Bration runs through September 30th.
If you're not familiar with SAB, that is a small catalog of FREE items you may choose - 1 for every $50 in product from the mini catalog, the Annual Catalog and the clearance rack.
I placed a pre-order last week. You can see that video below:
Because there only certain items we can put on our pre-order, I had to wait and place my big order this morning when the catalogs went viral to the world. I probably spent too much but I wanted to have products on hand to share with you.
I have also learned from past experience that SAB items especially sell out or go on back order FAST and I've lost out on some things I've wanted. I didn't want to take that chance this time around. Please note that three items in the SAB are While Supplies Last:
156629 - Be Dazzling 6x6 DSP
156600 Sheep Dies
156618 Summer Shadows Dies
The Sheep Dies coordinate with 156691 - Counting Sheep stamp set
And the Summer Shadows Dies coordinate with 155783 -Shaded Summer on pag 75 of the Annual Cat.
I recommend placing your order within the next day or two if you want either of those items.
To help you out, I'm offering a HOSTESS CODE through Thursday August 12th.
Place a minimum $50 order with me by that date and receive:
Remember - if your order is going to be $150 or more place an individual order WITHOUT the hostess code. At the $150+ mark you are entitled to hostess rewards. If you need my assistance, email me - KellyH@artlover.com or DM me on IG on KellysCreativeDreams
As you'll see in the video, one of the first things I ordered was the Penguin Place bundle as well as the Penquin Playmates DSP. This little guy said hello from the very first sheet I looked at and have to give him his own card:
I will be featuring the Penguin Place and Penguin Playmates all week on my YouTube Channel.
Thursday August 5th - Case on the 5th - case someone else's card
Tuesday August 10th - 10 on the 10th - 10 Chrsitmas cards
I hope you'll come play along!
If you've ever thought about joining Stampin' Up! - even if just for the discount, now is the Perfect Time! You can join my Creative Dreamers team (if you're in the US)
Your kit includes:
$125 in the Product OF YOUR CHOICE - choose what you want to work with
1 FREE Bundle from the Holiday Mini - OF YOUR CHOICE
FREE SHIPPING!
All for $99+tax
Thanks for allowing me this indulgence today. I'm off to write my Business Goals for the Holiday season!
