Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Super Bowl Sunday

Go Patriots!
Boy where did January go? At least it makes it that much closer to spring right!
Hope you've all had to chance to check out our new catalog. Be sure to let Sharon or I know what you think of it. We have had a couple of orders this month and the nice thing is Uppercase seems to really have sped up their shipping process. The extra incentives run through Feb and they really do benefit the hostesses. If your still thinking you want to have a party this winter you might want to get it in by then. Be sure to get in touch with us soon -we are planning a little trip down Mexico way to warm up our old bones. We will be gone for about 9 days over Valentines Day drinking margaritas and soaking up sunshine. The new flower they have is so cute-and be sure to try it out in the new lime green, or honey wheat. Sharon has put a couple on a stained glass and ----you will love it. And don't forget the bygo 1/2 off on pages 84-89. I will try and update our picture show here real soon (once again i will need the expertise of Brittany).
T/C

Sunday, January 13, 2008

New embellishment library

UL has come out with a new library of all of the embellishments that are available. Over 30 pages of them. Basically, if they ever had it listed in their catalog your allowed to order it. Be sure to check it out on their web site. I think some of you will find that this will allow you to put some finishing touches to your own designs, or just to place by themselves to perk up a spot.
We did get our copy of the new colors-lime green, warm stone, and honey wheat. I think these are going to be well liked also.
Hope your enjoying the new year-cold here today --6 below right now. And if you haven't checked out the new catalog, do it.
Stay warm & take care,
Christy & Sharon

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

2008 Incentives for Jan and Feb!

OK Gals Uppercase has come through with some great incentives for you to hostess a party and for your guests for the months of January and February. If you were thinking about hostessing, don't delay. Hope to hear from you soon.
Please read an insert from a letter posted on our website today:

2008 inspirations incentive
1. Just when you thought Buy One / Get One Half Off was
just for shoes! During the Inspirations Incentive, your
customers can get half off any item on pages 84-89
(2008 Spring/Summer Idea Catalog) when an item of
equal or greater value from these same pages is purchased.
Pages 84-89 are full of holiday and special occasion
expressions that are sure to be loved by your
customers. There is no limit to the number of half off
items your customers can get! (These items are
available to order beginning January 10Th.)
Here’s how it works:
• Let each customer know about the half-off incentive.
• As your customer completes her order, identify
expressions that come from pages 84-89.
• Place these items in order from highest value to
lowest value. (You can do this on a scratch piece
of paper–they do not have to be listed on the
Customer Order Form in this order.)
• Reduce the price of every other item on this list by
50%, beginning with the second item on the list.
2. Hostesses are the heart of your business. Treat them
to something special during the Inspirations Incentive
by bumping them up one Hostess Rewards level above
the one they actually earn for their Open House.
(This bump is in addition to the one your Hostess may
receive from her Double-Up amount.)
Example:
If your Hostess’ Open House totals $599, she would
normally be entitled to:
• $70 in free product
• Two (2) half-off catalog items
During the Inspirations Incentive, she would be
able to jump to the next rewards level and receive:
• $100 in free product
• Three (3) half-off catalog items

With the beginning of each new year, everyone is inspired to make life just a little more wonderful—and what better
way than by surrounding yourself and others with inspiring and motivating decorative expressions. The 2008
Inspirations Incentive allows you to do just that! From January 1st to February 29th, your Hostesses, and your
customers can get a little extra inspiration with each order placed.
Because this incentive period is for a limited time,
all 2008 Inspirations Incentive orders must be
submitted on or before February 29th (11:59:59 p.m.
MST).

Some Examples

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Not a creature was stirring!

Merry Christmas to All.


Yes the NEW CATALOGS ARE HERE and filled with new great things. Even though we are going to miss alot of the designs that are leaving - I dont know if its because it is still so new to us, or if it is just that we like some of the sayings so much-the new book is exciting.


They have some new colors-Honey Wheat, Warm Stone, and an Electric Lime. Here again we think you are really going to like these colors. They also have a new Glossy White specifically formulated for outside use-such as auto windows, mailboxes, and storefront windows. Sounds interesting even though I have had no problem with the decal that came with our kit that I put on the outside of my car. They have some new fonts when your designing your own statement. Should be fun to go in and play around with these to see what they look like. Also in the new catalog they have listed some tips for designing your own projects, a chart of what colors go together,new embellishments, etc. I could go on and on, lets just say be sure to check it out and let us know if you want to have a catalog for your very own.


Hope you all enjoy your christmas and we'll catch up after the big day. We have taken some pictures of some of our designs we are going to post here. Just got to get Britt to show me how to do it-hopefully by the new year. We are looking forward to showing off the new stuff so let us know if/when you want to host a party.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Let it snow!

Hope you all had a great turkey day. I had a little trip to Laughlin for golfing, etc. with Scott and some friends for a few days over the weekend. Nice little getaway before winter sets in. Sharon is gone this weekend to Vegas for a little relaxation, etc.
Had our Holiday Open House in West Fargo today and of course the forecast was for heavy snows and high winds (I think Scott even said they had put our area in a blizzard warning). And snow it did. I had no problem getting up there but I am sure some people felt it safer to just snuggle it at home. Can't blame them as that first significant snowfall always makes you cautious. Don't know for sure how much we got, but I would say there was at least a foot on my car when I left to drive home. Fortunately, some gals did venture out to keep us somewhat busy. They had Mary Kay, Creative Memories, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Discovery Toys, and us - Uppercase Living. There was to be a couple of more but I think they had gotten the flu bug or something. Nice meeting all the ladies. Hope the weather is more cooperative for our Barnesville Holiday Open House next Saturday. If your in the area be sure to stop in at St James Church.

Uppercase did come out with their discontinued sheet of items today, won't know the additions until the end of the month. Drop me a line if your interested. I haven't gone thru the entire list yet( 7 pages long), but did notice most of the boy items were off-good thing is that means all new sayings. EXCITING. If there is a saying you really know you want, be sure to check with us if its going to be discontinued. We can order it thru Jan 9th. Wouldn't want you to miss out.

Hope you all enjoy the snow.