Look at these Spooky Hats From Glitz!!

Monsters on Parade

Introducing Monsters on Parade from Daisy Bucket/Shabby Green Door....

Our adorable monster friends are ready for a frightfully delightful halloween with our new multi-pack of 8 1/2 x 11 patterned papers. Just like a "fun" sized candy bar...a little smaller, but just as fabulous as the big size! These papers are the perfect "fun size" for mini books, cards and papercrafting projects. Make sure to add the 12 new stamps to complete the collection.

TRICK OR TREAT.....Complete an order of $100 or more with any Daisy Bucket or Shabby Green Door products including the NEW Monsters on Parade by September 10th & receive a $25 voucher for your next order of $100 or more good through 12.31.09.

Order early for the best selection as this is a limited edition collection.

September Promo from We R Memory Keepers

We R Memory Keepers will doing a blow-out of 40% off regular wholesale on their Black Out Halloween line.

As many of you may remember, this was released in 2008. However, the product was ten days delayed in customs this time last year causing it to ship to stores the first week in October. The retail timing was off for some stores to be able to sell it through in time for Halloween. We wanted to offer you the chance to sell this line again, but at a significant discount this year.

This product can ship immediately.

The collection includes:
One-25 sheet pack of each of 12 double sided Halloween pattern papers
One-6 pack Halloween layered chipboard words
One-6 pack Halloween layered chipboard tags
One-6 pack Halloween Clearly Covered acrylic stickers
Two-6 packs Halloween Designer Gromlets
Two-6 packs Halloween color rub ons
Two-6 packs Halloween white rub ons
Two-6 packs Halloween Designer Eyelets and Snaps
Two-6 packs Halloween Foil Glitter Flock rub ons
Two-6 packs Halloween 12 x 12 Scrapbook Pads

TOTAL COST $291.99-represents 40% discount off of regular wholesale
This Collection sold great even tho it shipped late last year. For those retailers who didn’t have it last year, it is brand new to you so your customers will be thrilled to see a great Halloween line. And you can’t beat the price.

Lessons From The Fall of Giants

Lessons From The Fall Of Giants

4 lessons to be learned from the crash and burn of industry leaders.

The most important thing for any entrepreneur is learning from mistakes, and nobody says they have to be yours. Most small businesses can't afford errors. Luckily the recent recession provides many mistakes from which to learn; and at a current cost of $3 trillion, somebody should be getting something out of this.

1. Avoid Complacency
The downturn proves there's no such thing as "safe." Chrysler and General Motors: some of the biggest names in the auto business have been bailed out or bankrupted over the past few months. It's easy to blame the credit crisis or oil prices, but the real reason is pure complacency, a risk shared by even the smallest business. When your work starts paying off and you're turning a profit, it's all too easy to forget--or refuse to believe--that the situation can change.

We have the right plan for GM, driven by great products, building strong brands, fuel-economy technology leadership and taking full advantage of global growth opportunities.--Rick Wagoner, CEO of General Motors, Aug. 1, 2008.

GM is announcing today that Rick Wagoner is stepping aside as chairman and CEO.-- President Barack Obama, June 1, 2009.

The latest and greatest example of collapsed complacency is, of course, General Motors, whose supremely confident chief executive officer was forced to resign within a year of the above quote. Forced to resign by the president of the United States, in fact, after losing more than $1 billion a month for three quarters in a row while insisting that everything was fine.

The Lesson: No matter how long you've operated or how much money you've made, the market is always changing; ignoring the problem doesn't help.

2.Know Your Market
It sounds unfair, but your love of--and dedication to--your business can become a weakness. For example, as founder of a widget-selling website, you might know everything there is to know about Z-rated widget-confabulators, but the average customer doesn't. Even if you stay in touch as your business grows, it can be hard to keep touch with exactly what it does at the ground level.

We seem to forget that a cloistered executive, whose only social contacts are with similar executives who make $500,000 a year, and who has not really bought a car the way a customer has in years, has no basis to judge public taste.--John DeLorean, 1979; On A Clear Day You Can See General Motors

That might sound like an all-too-nice problem to have, but lessons learned from semi-millionaire wages are easily applicable to everyday office life. Whether or not you're distracted by six-figure sums, it's easy to be buried by the growing responsibilities of hiring, accounting, advertising and everything except what your business actually does. And when you're not on the ground floor actually interacting with those who make, sell or buy from your business, it's all too easy to make strategic mistakes.

The Lesson: By success, responsibility or simple experience you will become a different person from your market. Make sure to remember what you customers want, and act accordingly.

3. Move With The Times
It's a fact of life that industries are always altered by breakthroughs--the best horse breeders in the world were wiped out by the internal combustion engine, and businesses based on the telegraph were once the fastest-moving commerce in the world. These days technology surges ahead about once a week, and avid entrepreneurs must stay on top of the wave, especially if their business is based on an online model.

So readers could now get free news not only on newspaper websites, but also from portals and aggregators that had a chance to monetize the content, most of which was created and financed by the newspaper industry.-- Walter E. Hussman Jr., Publisher; Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, May 2007.

This is an extraordinary statement about a traditional news publishers being crushed under the weight of progress. A smart analyst will see that Hussman correctly identifies the problem and the solution that other people are using to monetize the new medium. He also points out that newspapers and websites are very different mediums. Instead of giving away content for free and depending on pageviews for revenue, the paid subscription model is likely more lucrative for online publishing.

The Lesson: Adapt with the times or face extinction. It's not enough to know that your product/service works--you have to stay aware of what other people are offering.

4. Accept Responsibility

If you can't think of anything that's your fault, you're paranoid.--unknown

It's an old quote, but it rings truer for entrepreneurs than anyone else. When all your efforts go wrong, or something threatens to derail your investment, it's easy to blame anything and everything else.

Every business has its bogeymen where it should instead have educational experiences. General Motors famously blamed cheap import vehicles for a declining market share, instead of focusing on building cars that could compete in a changing market. Many magazines and print publications blame the internet for their demise, instead of engineering online solutions while their surviving competitors embraced the new. It's a warning sign when anyone blames external factors, because what entrepreneur isn't aware of things he wishes he'd done differently?

Which is, of course, why you should learn from others to begin with.

The Lesson: If you find yourself blaming someone else for your troubles, ask yourself, "What are they doing that I'm not?"

CONTEST! CONTEST! CONTEST! CONTEST!

We have a very "SPOOKY" contest in store for you !!!!!
You can advertise this in your store or on your website/blog and get your customers to join in on the SPOOKTACULAR fun.

Dates: Beginning right now August 23, 2009, ending midnight September 14, 2009

To qualify: There are two ways to earn tickets !!!!!

Count them 1 - 2

1) For every $100 minimum order of Spooky Town product, you will earn a ticket with your name and it will go into the witch’s cauldron.

2) For every finished project (must consist of 90% Spooky Town product) you post online you will earn a ticket with your name and it will go into the witch's cauldron. You must email Janna or Kristan a link to the project/layout. These projects can be posted on your blog and/or website and must reference

"IMAGINISCE SPOOKY TOWN".

The projects can also be posted on customers blogs as long as they link back to your website or blog.

This will not only help you to increase your sales but it will also increase your chances to win a fabulous collection of IMAGINISCE products. Plus, it will get your customers excited and thinking about the upcoming holiday season.
Just remember - the more times your name goes into the cauldron, the more chances you have to win –scary huh?!
*** The small print: orders must be able to ship by September 14, 2009 and all projects must be posted by midnight September 14, 2009. Don’t come Boooo Hooooing to us if you miss the deadline! ***

You'll get by with a little help from your friends . . .

Next week we are going to be sending out a link to a flyer that has a picture and instructions for a project using Spooky Town, the product used will be listed on one side. So you will want to make sure you have it in stock. If not email Kristan or Janna with your re-order ASAP. You can print these flyers and make them available in your store. For each customer that completes the project and posts a link with a picture (on a blog or website) you get another ticket in the cauldron !!!

So let's get this party started!!!! I wanna hear a WOOOO HOOOOO and no BOOO HOOOO's. Let us know if you are going to join in the fun !!!!

Need another look at the complete SPOOKY TOWN collection ? Click {HERE}

In Store Demo's

Have you purchased any new tools from any of our manufactures ?

For instance
The i-top from Imaginisce
or how about any of the new WE R MEMORY KEEPERS cutting tools
or how about MEMORY MIXER digital software ?

If so, we would love to come and schedule a demo day at your store. Demo days have proven to increase sales at local stores and bring in new customers. Contact us today to schedule a demo day at your store . . . .

Kristan at cpaolacci@cox.net or Janna at janna467@aol.com

We are excited to help your business grow.

Phone Tips From Wiz Bang Training

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Ten Telephone Tips

You and your staff CAN give the very best customer service on the phone. Like so many other things in life, it's the little details that make the biggest difference.

** Focus on the phone call you are about to take. Make a conscious mental shift from your last customer, task, or conversation. Don't answer the phone while you are still talking to someone else.

** Take a deep breath, exhale and SMILE before you answer the phone. Your smile will come through in your voice even though your caller cant see you.

** Put a mirror by the phone if possible to remind yourself to smile and sit or stand straight.

** Always give your business name and your name when you answer. The caller wants to know they have reached the right place and who they are talking to.

** Speak slowly and articulate your words especially your greeting. Make sure it doesn't sound like, WhizBangTrainingthisissusan.

** Use proper English and avoid slang. Youre not addressing your buddies, but your business contacts.

** Be sure to say, "thank you" at the end of every call. There's always a reason to thank a customer for making the effort to contact your company.

** The Goodbye is as important as the Hello. Make sure your caller has finished with everything they want to say before you hang up. Wait for them to say goodbye and hang up before you replace the receiver.

** If you are leaving a message on a customers (or vendors, or anyone's) answering machine its especially important that you say your name and the company name clearly. You may even want to spell it if there is any question.

** When leaving an answering machine message, leave your return phone number even if you think they already have it. Make sure you say the number distinctly and SLOWLY. Remember, they are writing this number down and it is annoying to have to rewind the message several times to get it. Another good trick is to repeat your name, company name, and telephone number at the very end of your message.

We'd love to hear your favorite telephone success stories or your telephone nightmare stories! Send them to tips@whizbangtraining.com and we'll pass along your great ideas.

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Now Representing Jillibean Soup

About Us

So why do you scrap?

I’ve asked myself this question several times and my only explanation is that I love it. I’m completely obsessed. Not only is it a creative outlet but it gives me great joy when I’m crafting. Also, I get to buy some oh-so very cute, yummy, scrumptious papers and embellishments. Yes, I’m a collector of scrapbook stuff. Plain and simple, I have way too much and keep buying more. Like you, I LOVE this hobby. I’ve never had so much passion for anything in my life – with the exception of my family.

After numerous discussions with my hubby, lots of research and lots of prayer, I decided I had the guts and gusto to try out my own line of scrapbooking materials. With the recent return of kraft paper into the craft industry I decided that my first line would be designed and printed on kraft paper and I love it. It’s different, it’s fun, and it can be used for all types of paper crafting! It was difficult to find kraft paper that is acid free and lignin free in a folio size, so we custom manufactured our kraft paper – it’s one of a kind and it’s made from 100% recycled stock.

So why “Jillibean Soup”? “Jillibean” was a nickname that a childhood neighbor called me. “Soup” just sounded good with Jillibean. It has allowed me to do some creative naming of products, packaging, and original marketing.

Jillibean Soup products are manufactured with close attention to color, detail and design. Jillibean Soup offers you fresh, innovative products of the best quality. We pride ourselves in finding the best ingredients and creating fun designs you can use forever. We hope you love them as much as we do!

Jill Yegerlehner, founder and owner of Jillibean Soup

http://www.jillibeansoup.typepad.com/

Jillibean Soup started as a concept in the fall of 2007 and became a reality in the spring of 2008. After lots of research, salt, pepper and sugar (he,he), Jillibean Soup launched it's first products in the summer of 2008. It's products are custom manufactured with close attention to color, detail and design. We hope you love them as much as we do!
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{Now Representing Crate Paper}

We are so excited to announce that we have a new member of our scrapbooking family . . . . .

you can check out the catalog {here}

{i-Top : A New Must Have Tool}

If you haven't seen this in action yet take a look here - everyone is falling in love with it and it is going to be one of those must have tools

{Tim Holtz Ideaology CHA Summer Release}

{Zva Creative}

Zva is introducing a beautiful collection of PEARLS and CRYSTALS

Wait till you see these 136 NEW sku's

{Daisy Bucket/Shabby Green Door}

We are so excited to be the new reps for this amazing company and excited to bring their new collections to you.

CLICK {HERE} TO SEE THE DAISY BUCKET CHA RELEASE

and

CLICK {HERE} TO SEE SHABBY GREEN DOOR

{Imaginisce CHA Summer 2009}

*** Four New Collections ***

Spooky Town and Polar Expressions NOW shipping - just in time to plan all those holiday classes.

Perfectly Posh and Let's Roll shipping in September

*** Spooky Town ***

Don’t be afraid, these cross-eyed bats and crazy pumpkins are really friendly! Spooky town is mostly colorful fun with just the right amount of spookiness for your Halloween projects. Try out a skeleton rub-on or a tombstone sticker… they’re so fun they’re terrifying!

*** Polar Expressions ***

How could something so cold and icy be so warm and snuggly? It’s all thanks to 3 fluffy polar bears, hot cocoa and some warm mittens! So while the snow flies outside, wrap up in this cozy collection—soft fuzzy felt shapes, sparkling stickers and icy smooth rub-ons. It feels sooooo good!

*** Let's Roll ***
Buckle-up ‘cause you’re in for a wild ride! This collection of speedy rub-ons, zippy stamps and colorful papers are a hit with the guys. Whether they’re crashing match-box cars or looping the sky in a plane, this collections is guaranteed to give ‘em a thrill!

*** Perfectly Posh ***
Fancy…Frilly… Fabulous! We’ve traveled to the Eiffel tower and back to bring you the prettiest papers, cherry delicious rub-ons, and dazzling sticker glass. It’s pure romance! Don’t you just love being a girl!

{Bo Bunny CHA Summer}

Click {HERE} to see something amazing - the newest releases from Bo Bunny

{Webster's Pages : Home for the Holidays}

CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ENLARGE AND SEE COMPLETE COLLECTION

Home for the Holidays collection includes:

- 12 Paper Designs (6 double-sided, cardstock weight papers)

- 1 Vellum Sheet

- Storyteller Letter Stickers (4 colors)

- Die Cut Stickers

- Fabric Fancies (an all new product!)

- Trim (7 brand new selections)

{Webster's Pages : Winter's Wings}

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Winter's Wings's collection includes:
- 12 Paper Designs (6 double-sided, cardstock weight papers)
- 1 Vellum Sheet
- Storyteller Letter Stickers (4 colors)
- Die Cut Stickers
- Fabric Fancies (an all new product!)
- Trim (7 brand new selections)

{Websters Pages :Nature's Storybook}

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Nature's Storybook collection includes:

- 12 Paper Designs (6 double-sided, cardstock weight papers)

- 1 Vellum Sheet

- Storyteller Letter Stickers (4 colors)

- Die Cut Stickers

- Days of the Week Cards (an all new product!)

- Whimsy Threads (an all new product!)

- Trim (6 brand new selections)

- Silhouettes (an all new product!)

{Webster's Pages : Postcards From Paris}

CLICK ON THE ABOVE IMAGE TO ENLARGE AND SEE COMPLETE COLLECTION UPCLOSE
"Postcards from Paris" collection includes:
- 12 Paper Designs (6 double-sided, cardstock weight papers)
- 1 Vellum Sheet
- Storyteller Letter Stickers (4 colors)
- Days of the Week Cards (an all new product!)
- Whimsy Threads (an all new product!)
- Trim (6 brand new selections)
- Silhouettes (an all new product!)
- Fabric Fancies (an all new product!)

{Doodlebug Sneak Peak}

Welcome to the Doodlebug booth. As always they have such cute, cute stuff. We fell in love.

Let us just share with you the bargain of the day. Doodlebug Paper Plus packs and Tidbits. These lines will have awesome shelf appeal and will go very easy on the pocketbook. These budget friendly lines are created from some of their best selling product and contain all the whimsical charm that Doodlebug is known for. This is a winning combination for any crafter. The Paper Plus assortment packs provide the very foundation for paper crafting projects - PAPER !!!! Using the signature Doodlebug Color Pallets and combinations, they have created a variety of paper packs for you to collect. Each pack contains 12 sheets of Doodlebugs finest designs and a bonus embellishment pack at an irresistible price of over 65% off of regular retail, making this a real PLUS. There are 24 fabulous PAPER PLUS PACKS to choose from.

Now allow me to introduce you to a new "must have" called TIDBITS. They are an array of Doodlebugs most popular embellishments consolidated into convenient monochromatic packs. You will have plenty of uses for these adorable pieces. With a 50% off savings from regular retail, this is a deal you simply cannot afford to miss.

Now for the debut of Doodldebugs new HEADLINES and EXPRESSIONS collections. These are pairs of sticker titles and rubon sayings that will make scrapbooking any occasion a cinch. Headlines are quality cardstock stickers that spell out your title with unique flair. Expressions are charming rub-on phrases that can be used alone or coupled with headlines for a custom look on all your crafting projects. With a variety of fonts and bright colors, they'll spell out what's on your mind.

Christmas Candy Collection

includes 4 new patterned papers, 2 sugar coated cardstock stickers sheets, Christmas Candy Boutique Brads and 3 sets of Christmas Candy Braddies.

Trick or Treat Collection

includes 4 new patterned papers, 2 sugar coated cardstock sticker sheets, Trick or Treat Boutique Brads and 3 sets of Trick or Treat Braddies

Everyone is sure want this darling doodle apron. I love it - perfect for the craft room and kitchen.

Then they have introduced "Craft Keepers" - somtimes it is good to keep things "all bottled up" There are six different sizes of the clear plastic bottles so you can easily see your embellishments and trinkets inside. They are topped off with a sturdy aluminum lid - these are such a versatile storage option. Plus - all the "Craft Keepers" are made to fit into all the FASHION FURNISHINGS for a fun and fresh way to organize your space.

As always the Doodlebug booth just glistened !!!! lot's of sweat treats inside.

This PLAIN & SIMPLE TREE isn't just for Christmas. As you can see it is not your ordinary tree. With a beautiful white finish, this tree will make every seasons decorations "pop". Hang hearts on it for valentines, flowers for spring, flags & stars for Fourth of July, books, pencils and little apples for back to school, bats for Halloween, you name it - the list goes on and on. It has a study white wooden base that can be embellished or left "as is" This will be the perfect centerpiece year round . . . so let's get trimming the tree.

Make sure to order enough for classes because you could have a monthly class teaching different techniques making all the ornaments.

Doodlebug is thrilled to debut their newest line FASHION FURNISHINGS. A line of crafts furniture and accessories. We could not be more pleased with this collection. With its ability to be customized to any rooms decor, it is truly unique and innovative, not to mention that it is expertly crafted with the highest quality standards !!!!

Included in the collection : Apothecary Chest, Collectible Cupboard, Scalloped Shelf, 12x12 Shadow Box, 8x8 Shadow Box, Paper Cube, Craft Cup and Craft Cubby.