Paper Expressions

Here We Are~!

Photo was taken in October 2023 by Katie Skillman Photography and I wanted to share what we look like these days in case you see us out and about and want to say hi!  We love chatting!  Kay has been my "supporting demonstrator" for the past 20 years, when we had in person conventions and regionals he made the swap cards , created videos and wore his fancy apron to do swaps!  Altho that isn't happening anymore and its all online (boo)  we are still interested in swaps using current supplies and keeping up with other demonstrators~!  My focus is back to when I began- scrapbooking. This new grandson is so stinkin cute that I need to begin his pages, finish my own kids pages and work on the other 28 grandkids pages too!   I need to live to be as old as Methusela to get this all done not to mention the quilts~!

hugs!

Gwen and Kay

Small Business Tips

This would really help out!

Thanks~have a creative weekend!

 

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Be sure to click on the new catalog links on the right side of this blog! Check out all the gorgeous supplies!

 

 

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Celebrating 15 years with Stampin Up!

Reminder

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I will be doing this 2 times a year at the advice of my business coach-

"This is my personal blog, I am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, and I am responsible for its content. Stampin' Up! does not endorse the use of or the contents of the classes or services that I may offer here."

All content, including text, photographs, and concept design works, are ©Gwen Mangelson. They are shared for personal/ non-commercial use and inspiration only.

Thank you for your support!

Say What?

HI!

My name is Gwen Mangelson and I am a Stampin Up! Demonstrator. I teach people how to make paper craft items like cards, journals, boxes, scrapbook pages, tags, etc. This November will be my 14th year with the company. This IS a business for me, and the income it brings from orders/sales/parties etc... helps us pay our bills and enables me to bring out the creativity in others. (and in myself!)
The reasons I love Stampin Up! are because of the integrity of the company, the quality of the products and THE FUN! I love meeting/making new friends, sharing my love of Stampin Up! and bringing out creativity in people of all ages they didn't realize they have!

I started this blog 10 years ago to share that love and my love/passions for gardening, sewing, quilting, food storage and many other things!  I love all your comments, suggestions and support! I want to say thank you to each of you who come here to see what fun I am up to lately!  I know a lot of other demos only share their stamping projects, I like to share my life with you too- there is way more to me than begging for your business (but I am not above doing that either! lol)  and I know there are many dimensions to each of your lives as well and it's fun to share and learn from each other.

The New Holiday catalog comes out September 1. If you want one I need to know right away so I be sure I order enough of them.

My only request is that you place your order from that free catalog with me on my website .   I have to admit, as demonstrators it makes us sad when people ask for free catalogs and then order from another demonstrator.  This is a business for many of us, not a "hobby".  I know you understand and I appreciate that!

I wanted to tell you today how much fun I have sharing my life with you here, hearing from you and answering your questions!

In case you didn't know I have a Facebook Page - Paper Expressions

Here's a cute project for you to create and share! The Sentiment can be changed to fit the occasion.

Stamps
• Beautiful Bouquet Stamp Set

Paper
• Calypso Coral Cardstock
• Old Olive Cardstock
• Pool Party Cardstock
• Tranquil Tide Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

Ink
• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad®

Accessories and Tools
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Big Shot™
• Bouquet Bunch Framelits™Dies
• Mini Treat Bag Thinlits™Die

 

Have a wonderful creative day friends! Thanks for stopping by!

 

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Life Happens

My sweet friends, life has a way of happening to each of us. Yesterday my husband lost his job. We have no idea where or what we will be going/doing as it is still to early to tell.  He has such a specialized area of work that there are only 1000 or less jobs of his kind - and finding one available will be quite the trick.

I will be ramping up my Stampin Up! and Thrive Businesses to help with the paying of the bills. I appreciate all who are already my customers and business partners and I am just saying this in hopes of finding people who want a Stampin Up demonstrator and or Thrive distributor not only in my area (Southwest Missouri) but all over the nation.  I will be putting more classes together (for both businesses).

I have a LOT of retired stamps for sale here at my home. Over the weekend I will be adding even more as I transition to the new 2016-2017 Catalog.

Your prayers will be greatly appreciated as always.

hugs

Gwen

Holiday Fun!

I knew you could all relate and I hope you enjoy~!

Your Help is Needed

I would like to reward my husband with this Stampin Up! cruise to give him a gift of thanks for all he has done to help me with my parents and my Stampin Up Business. Earning the cruise is based solely on sales and recruiting.

PLEASE help me give him this gift next year. (begging with a smile)

My Stampin Up Website is HERE

I would be honored if you choose me this year to purchase your Stampin Up! Products from.

In order to get this incentive trip  aka Grand Vacation, I either have to sell $40,000.00 in products or a combination of recruiting/downline promotions and sales.   I would like to be able to say thanks to my husband by way of this trip for all he has helped me through since we were married, and I am going to try really hard to do this for him.  And I am asking for your help and consideration as well. All you would have to do is to click THIS LINK and place your Stampin Up order. each time you want to purchase products OR sign up for My Paper Pumpkin HERE, add my name in as your demonstrator please so I get the credit points for it.

What is My Paper Pumpkin? 

Each month a fully designed project kit arrives in a delightful box filled with stamps, ink, and paper—everything cut and ready to go so you can skip to the fun. Just think of it as creativity in a box.

 

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Join Stampin Up for $50.00

WOWZA!

For the next month, new recruits that join Stampin' Up! can do so at the traditional Starter Kit priced at $99 ($125 product value), or for a limited time, a reduced priced Starter Kit at the low price of $50 ($55 product value.)

Click HERE for more information

 

• This offer is only good until June 30, so take advantage while you can!
• During this offer, the special $50 starter kit will also be accompanied by $55 in free products; the regular $99 starter kit is also still available.
• you do not have to sell to others unless you choose, you can purchase at discount for yourself
• now is a fantastic time to join Stampin' Up! As a demonstrator, they can get a discount on new products like Blendabilities and Project Life, and that they'll be able to get in on the preorder for the brand new holiday catalog (starts August 1st)!
• A Free paper-pumpkin kit will also be included in the starter kit. 
• But wait, there's more--you will also get two FREE months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) if yousign up for the DBWS within your first 21 days.
• All starter kit orders must be finalized by June 30, 2014

 

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253 lbs Lost

Love this story! 

Are you ready for Season 4 starting on Tuesday? 

 

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I have lost 15 pounds so far in the last 2.5 months  join me on the journey to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure and better fitting clothing!

hugs

Gwen

Vemma Bod-e Spokespeople Transform Lives on ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss

Extreme Weight Loss, starring Vemma Bod-e Spokespeople Chris and Heidi Powell, is back in primetime on ABC beginning this Tuesday, May 27. Make sure to tune in, set your DVR, and have your team do the same.

The hit series is back for a fourth season as TV Celebrity Transformation Specialists and Vemma Bod-e Spokespeople Chris and Heidi Powell document the amazing transformations of 16 courageous, obese individuals for a full year as they make major lifestyle changes in an effort to safely lose half of their body weight.

One of the most inspirational stories in last season’s show was that of Bob Brenner, a police detective and high school football coach who underwent a record-breaking transformation, dropping 253 lbs in one year with the help of Vemma Bod-e.* Watch Bob’s video now, and see why his wife says the challenges he overcame were truly heroic.

Season 4 of Extreme Weight Loss will include 13, two-hour episodes, including the first 90 days of each participants’ treatment at University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. You’ll follow the participants as they receive guidance and a reality check from medical director Dr. Holly Wyatt and Chris & Heidi.

Cold Go Away & Pounds Drop

Ok, it is mid March and yesterday was 78 degrees and wonderful today is 41 and icy winds. I now agree with everyone who says that winter needs to hibernate and let spring do it's thing!

Yesterday I spent the day outside and planted about 65 bulbs/bareroot for Hostas, Columbine, Ferns, 2 free trees we got a the garden show, lots of Caladium.  It was hard to know where to put them as the others in those beds are not yet poking their heads out of the dirt! Usually by now this time of year here in Missouri, they are about 4-6 inches tall and the daffodils are already blooming.

Well NOT this year! we are 2-3 weeks behind.  But I have to remind myself its still a month+ ahead of where I used to live at the foot of Mt Adams!

My greenhouse is now FULL of trays of planted seeds, we had to put 2 straps over the top and anchor it down last night due to the high winds.  I would hate to lose all my hard work!

I am loving the gravel~  Can't wait to get all the paths done so I don't have to walk in the mud anymore or re-bark every couple of years

Today I had my weigh in day with my accountability coach and I lost another 1.2 pounds.  I am using the Bod'e Products and a specific eating plan and so far I am down 8lbs! 

I hope you are warm and that Spring really does "spring" soon! lol

Gwen