Hello stampers and happy Friday to you. Parcels in the Post is going mainstream! There is quite the story behind this decision and this is about the most excited that I have been since our engagement was announced. Let me tell you why.
The Challenge of Covid as a Small Business Owner
COVID19 is not over yet and it has been a time of struggle and triumph for people both individually but also as business owners and employees. For me it was hard to decide whether to focus on transforming my business or just helping people cope. I chose for the latter and started doing daily videos and making lots and lots of #kitsforkids. I have no regrets about doing this but after a few months I really had to start figuring out how to transform my business.
This was done in two main ways. The first thing I did was to create Prime Time with the Pampered Stamper which is a private Facebook group that costs $10 a month. My purpose with this group was to create an affordable avenue (less than the cost of one coffee and a card class!) where people could be part of a community. Each Thursday I do an exclusive video tutorial for this group. On Wednesday I post the supply list and dimensions. Each month there is a free 15 project pdf tutorial AND a prize drawing for a stamp set.
The second thing I did was create my Virtual Coffee and a Card class on YouTube. People can subscribe and get a card kit in the mail for $25. There is a card for each Tuesday of the month and at 10am EST I do a video tutorial. This is now going to change into something that is more sustainable and also gives much more value and room for creativity.
How to Gage the Success of a Program?
The struggle was in knowing when to stop with something that is not working the way you had hoped that it would. Backorders have been a problem and that causes delays in shipping the kits. Mail is also a bit unreliable, sometimes taking far longer than it should. Social media also can be a bit of a dragon lady. Posts are not always seen and it can be frustrating when you think you are getting a message out there but it really isn’t happening. People are also on a bit of social media overload.
Consistency is so important and I want my customers to feel that they are part of a solid, reliable business and not something that feels like shifting sand. We all miss our in person classes and hopefully they will once again be a part of our regular repertoire. I heartily encourage any local customers of mine to seek out my team members when I am in Holland. When you support them, you are also supporting me. We are a team!
Parcels In The Post
Virtual Coffee and a Card is being transitioned to Parcels in the Post. The price is the same. $25. Because there is more product in these parcels they will also weigh more and that means extra shipping costs. Local pickup will be $25, but if you need it mailed it will be $30. Included is ten sheets of cardstock in five colours, 12 sheets of dsp 6″ by 12″, at least four yards of ribbon and perhaps some embellishments. Each month it will be different. Kits will be available while supplies last.
Each Tuesday at 10am EST I will be doing a video showing you several projects made with this parcel. You can choose which ones you want to make. I hope to also have a pdf option in case you simply want to use your own materials. The first one is themed Peaceful Deer. Here is a photo. Please keep in mind that the black gingham ribbon is not pictured but IS included.
Projects with Peaceful Deer Parcels in the Post
If you would like to see the projects that I will be featuring in my videos in December with this parcel, you can watch this video. On Monday I will post pictures of the cards and bag. I am really excited about my Parcels in the Post going mainstream. By that I mean that it will be my prime focus. I had so much fun creating these projects and was inspired by many other talented demonstrators on Pinterest. It will be exciting to see how these affordable kits will help you be more creative. On Monday I will also include a list of the products that I am using to create my projects. You can then see which you already have and which you might want to order.
The Best Way to Order
The best way to order your supplies is of course with your very own discount. From now until November 30 you can get the starter kit for only $100 and you can put $165 worth of products in your kit. Perhaps the Parcels in the Post supply list will be perfect for your starter kit. Invite your friends to watch my Parcels in the Post videos and then they can order their supplies from YOU and then you will be able to keep your own discount and perhaps earn some income as well or at least get your own stamps for free. Dream big my friends! I would love to help you do just that.
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