Let's Have a Partty!!!!!

What is the biggest incentive for hosting a Stampin’ Up! party? Besides the good times with friends and family, it’s the FREE stuff, of course! This post discusses ideas for holding your own Stampin’ Up! party.  What YOU need to ask yourself is "How can I make this happen for me?". I know you want the free stuff!!!!  At the end of the post contact me if you are local to Massachusetts or your local Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator to arrange a party that meets your schedule.

Party Ideas:

• The Playgroup Party! Let the kids play while mom and friends watch a demo. If you have young children who need more guidance and supervision, a babysitter or mom friend who can keep the children entertained is advised.  Demonstration ideas: Kid Tattoos Kit, Children’s Party Invitations, how about a Scrapbook Page Layout or teacher gifts. Kids love punches, so demonstrate a few of these too.
• Mommy's Play date: While the kids are at school, it is time for you to play.  Use Pea Pod for your groceries this week, and take a break with your friends.  Arrange a party at your home or local cafe and earn free stamps and supplies!  This is a great time to put together a nice scrapbook page layout with the new "In Colors" or show off a new technique to make your greetting cards pop!!
• Coffee Clutch Party: How about a morning coffee hour with you favorite friends? This could work on a weekday or weekend. Make it a very relaxed party. Demonstration ideas: Coffee-cup rub-ons, "Thank You" notes, Tile Coasters.  You never know, this could turn into a monthly habit for you and your friends!!!!
• High Tea:An afternoon tea party, how lovely? You can serve a variety of teas, and small sandwiches and shortbread cookies.  Demonstration ideas: Decorate a ceramic teapot with some rub-ons, show off some elegant party Invitations using vellum or perhaps a small trivet or coasters will do.
• Work Party: If lunch hour demonstration works better for you, your friends and co-workers. Meet-up at a local restaurant or in the office break-room or conference room (if your company will allow).  May be after school for those teachers out there who wish to add some stamps to there crafting box.  I am full of ideas that depend on your interest or occupation, so give me a call or send me an email. We can definitely come up with something quick, easy and fabulous items to demonstrate.
• Girls Night out Party: This a typical party. You invite all your friends, neighbors and co-workers. Serve some fun munchies and drinks. A few neat ideas are presented a simple make and take is done as a part favor! It is a lot of fun.
• Workshop: You don’t want to host a Party. A workshop is more your thing. Great! I love workshops. These are great for boys & girls scout troops, schools and even a child’s birthday party if crafting is their favorite thing! This works a little differently that a party where the guest order items from the catalog. Here we will be making items. Anything from cards, scrapbooks or pages and/or gifts items like silk scarves, coasters anything that we can stamp!  Items are paid for Á la carté or person.

Party Locations:

• Your home
• Your demonstrator’s home
• Local Coffee Shop or Restaurant
• Nursing Homes
• Community Center
• Playground
• Local Town Hall or local government building – Check 1^st for permission
• Your Place of Work – Check 1^st for permission
• Local School – Check 1^st for permission

Remember to check 1^st for availability and permission. This is all about you; so, you should have YOUR party where ever YOU feel most comfortable.  Speaking of your party, contact me to plan your party!

Comments

[Michelle Webster]

Fabulous ideas! I am going to suggest these to some of my customers!! I love the playgroup idea especially (mom of a 6yr, 2yr & 2mo). I will let you know how it goes. Thanks for sharing with us!