It may not look like it at first glance, but I have been wonderfully busy behind the scenes! I’ve been combing through computer files, photos, and more—clearing out the old and making room for fresh, new content. I’ve also added brand-new pages to my menu. One page explains two exciting reward programs you can enjoy when you ship with me: one is directly through Stampin’ Up!, and the other is a special thank-you from me to my customers. Honestly, for me to keep creating, paper crafting, and sharing as a demonstrator, I need customers—and I’m so grateful for each one of you. It’s not about making a lot of money; it’s about the joy I get from learning new techniques and teaching them to you. To stay current, inspired, and creative, I do need orders, and that’s why I’m giving my small business a joyful reboot!
So, my friends, I am busy in the very best way. Check out the new tabs in the MENU and keep an eye out for a newsletter and tutorials coming soon. If you are not subscribed to my newsletter, please email your full name, address, and email address to Niecylovestostamp@yahoo.com
Just a couple quick notes. I have restarted YouTube – Niecy Crafts and More. Click HERE. I also have this blog and Constant Contact emails and social media. Yes, I have an Instagram – Niecycreates10 is the username and Facebook – Stamping With Niecy page connected to my personal FB. I am trying to get everything some what connected so I am not posting a lot of separate items. It’s one small business.
I know I may be repeating myself on some of this, but I really want to do better with selling and classes. I am a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator with an online store HERE. I also sell my cards but have not started that process. I only sell the cards I make or redesign, however, I do get ideas online. I am practicing using hot foil, hot embossing, fun folds, pop outs, and others. Right now, most of my cards are nice, but basic. Their price would be $2 to $4 a card, depending on the materials. As I continue, some cards will go up in price, but I will always carry basic cards with the following themes: male and female birthdays, Thinking of You, Sympathy, Hello, Get Well, New Baby, New Home, Pet Loss, Thank You, and Hope, as well as the holidays – New Year, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Indepedence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Some cards are already made; others can be ordered if ordered if given enough time. Please contact me here, on my email (Niecylovestostamp@yahoo.com), or on social media. I will eventually post pictures and prices. I’m working on it.
I also resell some retired products through Facebook groups, email, Instagram, or my newsletter. Watch for those and send me an email to Niecylovestostamp@yahoo.com if you would like to be added to my newsletter with Constant Contact.
In the meantime, I will add a couple videos to show you more of what I’ve been up to!
This is called an Infinity card. Watch YT later this week for the tutorial.Christmas cards made from a Nov 2025 Paper Pumpkin (exclusive monthly kit). I do not make treat or gift card boxes. I add my own materials along with the items given in the kit and redesign.Special cards made for special people!My humble craft room and happy place.
Classes will begin again in 2027 locally, online, and through the mail. I wanted to get started next month, but really feel I need to focus on some other foundational aspects of the business.
If you enjoy making and swapping with friends on Facebook, check out the group HERE . I add at least two swap ideas most months, sometimes three and four. I decided not to restart classes with holidays coming. If you are interested in Stampin’ Up! products, handmade cards, a reward system for all my customers (page will be added later today), or to learn about this fun hobby, please stick with me. Eventually, I will get everything working smoothly again. Actually, I am motivated to do better this reboot.
The craft room is being reorganized, new templates for cards are being designed and practiced. Social media is updated, and Constant Contact helps me send bulk emails. Niecy’s Stampin’ Up! business is up and running. Customers may shop HERE.
WHAT CAN CUSTOMERS EXPECT?
I do have a YouTube Channel that will have tutorials once I get my work space in order. The idea is to turn out short tips about paper crafting on social media and strategically edited videos on YouTube. My mistake last time was in editing. I didn’t do well. Now I know! Keep them short, Niecy! Give instruction, get through quickly, and offer printed materials to help customers create their own. There are many SU! Demonstrators, and I am just another. I do, however, have many friends and family plus leadership and teaching skills. It may take some time to get attention, but I will get there!
As far as local customers, I still have my Monthly Local Card Swap Group and will be posting some classes for beginners and advanced customers to enjoy very soon. In addition, I plan to have an open house in November called Stamp Camp. Customers may drop in, have some refreshments, make some cards to take home for a small fee per card, look over my cards and supplies, take advantage of my resale of retired products, and grab a catalog. The cards offered will be birthday, fall or Thanksgiving, Christmas, thinking of you, and more. Watch for events HERE, and join us! Make friends. Have fun!
WHAT ABOUT CUSTOMERS WHO ARE NOT LOCAL?
They will benefit also from tutorials also. Social media is very helpful for that! In time, we can go further with Classes in the Mail, and Zoom Fun!
Please, give me an opportunity to grow. I love to show appreciation for my customers. I offer door prizes at events. All customers who buy product through my online store, receive 10% Rewards for a future purchase. That is not enough, however. I like to create personal reward programs, too. These are called Purple Tulips. Watch for more information.
Understand the learning curve and my absolute love of paper crafting and Stampin’ Up! I knew nothing at all when my friends invited me to make cards a few years ago. I fell in love with the hobby and in time became a demonstrator. I am always learning! I want you to be my customer!
I am very excited to get working on my cards. I have an idea of a new design I would like to try. The problem is I need to get business done like updating my websites, links, etc. I am old school, not tech savvy like the younger generation today. I need a tech coach. Is there anyone out there that can help? I will keep working on business so I can get going again. In the meantime, check out these cute new kits HERE. I bought the hat and will share that later. To see all products available, go HERE.
I will be back soon to share what I am working on!
I’m just stopping by to say thank you to the new friends I met today. I was invited to a scrapbook/card making group by a new friend, Vivian. Everyone was so welcoming and I wasn’t the only new person.
I am amazed at the generosity of this group. One woman, Barbara, used to have a scrapbooking store when Covid hit. The store closed but she has a lot of materials that she shares with the group.
The problem as a SU! Demonstrator is that I have their products and do not wish to purchase outside of the company. The ideas are good and they teach. I appreciate that. I have a lot to learn and practice! If I attend these types of events, I will need to invest in a rolling cart to easily transport my supplies back and forth. It’s definitely time to sell product and finished cards to “support my habit!”
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