This has got to be one of my favorite cards (at least that I've created in sometime.) I should say that this was CASEd from two different cards that I saw on SCS in the Clean & Simple challenge. Beyond the beauty of the card is just the ease of it. Such a simple card to make and to achieve such a classic look. Do I wish I would have had a SU ribbon? Yes, but I'm still trying to build my supplies not to mention the business.Speaking of which, the business that is. I wish I could report that things are moving along swimmingly but that would be a lie. I'll just say that I am my own best customer. I never went into SU with the intention of following the traditional model of success - my aim was to grow an Internet business until the children are in school and then move into workshops and the like. But I'm not so sure about that any longer.
I am trying hard to remain confident and upbeat. I know that my first "real" sale is there - I can feel it. This evening I got an email from the upline of about at least 3 possibly higher from me (pardon me if I don't get the terminology correct.) The email was really a report of the top sellers and gifts to them. The writer's intention was probably to rally everyone to do better but it just distressed me. $1,000 a month in sales is so far from my reach at this moment. I'm good for this quarter but next is a whole other story. Okay, now that I've done the usual Ben thing and talked way to much I'll go.
Thanks for looking and yes HE stamps and wants to sell Stampin' UP!
Beautiful, I really like this card, simple works well!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and the simplicity of this card.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, how's the demonstratorship going?
Your card is beautiful! Don't worry I feel the same way w/ my business. (I started in Feb) I think it just takes time... we'll figure it out sooner or later ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of this card, what a great job. This would be wonderful for a workshop! Don't give up or let the business end get you down. I think things are going slowly for a lot of people right now and people have really started to buckle down. Don't give up, it will get better.
ReplyDeleteI really like the clean look on this card - you did a super job with it.
ReplyDeleteDon't be discouraged with your business! It's still very new, and it takes serious time to build your customer base, as well as your supplies. You CAN do it. My original business plan has been tweaked on several occasions - I think the key is finding out what your customers want and need and working with it. Find that customer that can open opportunities for you, then jump on it! Then do this again, and again, and again! Explore different methods of delivering what you have to offer - look at other demos and glean from their experiences... see what methods they are using and adapt it to fit you - BELIEVE in yourself! Set little daily goals and expand from there. I'm sure you've heard all this before, but each of us needed to take baby steps before we could run a mile.... you can do this, Ben!
Very sweet card. TFS- Hang in there with SU. It really does take time. Keep working at getting your name out there and you will start to see results.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! Everything takes time and times are tough right now. Just have fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of this card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteAbout the business . . . be patient and don't compare yourself to others! Start with small goals and grow from there! I am in the process of starting my business over again - for the THIRD time - because of a move. Just stay positive and it will happen!
Oh, this card is simply lovely! Tailored, yet elegant-just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe really wonderful thing about Stampin' Up! is you can shape your business to YOUR needs. In doing so, you simply cannot compare yourself to anyone else. I would love to grow bigger, but I'm realizing that my #1 priority right now must be my family. Am I going to drop? No way! But I need to find balance, my "happy spot". Hang in there!! j