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Niecy’s Week in Review

This week I really felt like I was working again. I spent a lot of time practicing, making cards, planning, videotaping, editing… I enjoyed it and am learning more with the technical side. I posted to Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. I completed my first week of YT posting on schedule. I learned I cannot do lives on YouTube until I have 50 subscribers. I am at 35 right now.

Side note – if you have not subscribed to my YouTube Channel and can, please do so: http://youtube.com@niecycraftsandmore/ Thank you! It will help me!

For Tuesday Template or Tips, I made a template from my scraps. I then completed a card using that template. Here they are:

For Thursday Tutorial, I attempted a live with a new bundle called Royal Flush. This bundle will be out for customers in November. I ended up doing a video. I stumbled with editing and walked away from it. I was able to salvage it and posted it yesterday. Better late than not at all. Here are the cards I made:

Then on Friday Fun Fold, I taught the Infinity or Never Ending card using A Little Christmas Suite. It is adorable. Here is that card:

Front and back only. See the video on YT for instructions and the rest of the card.

Here are the Project and Supply Sheets:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18rwbGRgK9Wy2SCD2SsSHe8eBziS13J8q/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EXpwzx5pyi6nHrl683H_Owlu7jTPPmYD/view?usp=sharing

Don’t forget that this Tuesday is Tips or Templates. I enjoy both so don’t be surprised if I do both. Thursday is another tutorial using current products. I will probably video this on Wednesday and have it ready for Thursday morning. I also have friends coming to the house for Local Swap on the 15th, which is Thursday morning. We had to switch from the first Thursday of the month due to me having a doctor appoinment. Anyway, I will post the cards we make. We have a new member coming. She is great with making cards and the girls will love her. Vivian mentioned that she loves the idea of coming with one card idea and supplies and leaving with four or more. It just depends on the number of participants and how many cards we get through. We often come with two projects ready. Remember, if you are local, you are welcome to join us. Email me for information at Niecylovestostamp@yahoo.com.

I keep changing my mind about Friday Fun Folds. I have thought about doing these every other week, then monthly. I enjoyed the other so much, I imagine I will do it more often. Tomorrow, I will make my plan after going to the gym. Then I will get busy.

I hope you are enjoying my efforts here. Please know that I know I have a ways to go to get this running smoothly. It will get better. I will give a Week in Review over each weekend with information about my tutorials. You can watch the videos on YouTube, but I will include Project Sheets here, as well.

Finally, I know there are fabulous demonstrators out there. Some have been doing this for years and have a big following. I have to thank Lisa, Tami, Diana, and Rachel for their ideas. I really hope to have a big following one day myself. If you are hanging with me and become a customer, I am so excited to build that relationship with you!

Denise AKA Niecy

This is the time to join!

An exciting Stampin’ Up! promotion is coming your way from October 6–31, 2026—and you won’t want to miss it!

When you join as a new team member during this promo period, you’ll receive $50 USD ($70 CAD) in Stampin’ Rewards added to your SU! account right after you sign up as a demonstrator, giving you a fantastic head start on your crafting favorites; just remember, these rewards are available for three months from your sign-up date.

To qualify, you must submit your Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) between October 6 and October 31, 2026—applications submitted before October 6 or after October 31 will not be eligible for this special offer.

Important ordering deadlines (mark your calendar):

By telephone: October 30, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

JOIN MY TEAM

November Online Exclusive Release

New Online Exclusives will be out in November. These products really seem to run through quickly and I am trying to do tutorials with current products, of course. I placed my order today and will share the few items when a receive them. Then I need to get even busier.

In the meantime, I did a short video for my YouTube Channel and will also share it here. I am really behind on this technical stuff, but I am learning.

Quick addition: Wrapped in Cheer Past Paper Pumpkin and refills are still available as of Sept. 30, 2026. #167853 and 167840 (SEE BELOW!)

Be Well! Be Creative!

Niecy

YouTube is Back

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.

Be well! Be creative!

Niecy

Up and Running

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!

Be well! Be happy! Be creative!

Denise AKA Niecy