Flatterday Saturday

Hey {ippity} peeps, it's Maria today :) Did you all survive Christmas?!? We went to my parents house and had A HOUSE FULL!!! The kids ate way too much candy, the toys were all too loud and we had a great time!!!

I'm so happy to be able to bring you the very first Flatterday Saturday interview with none other than our very own Michelle Ogdahl. I got a kick out of reading her bio and I'm sure you will too. Here is a little about Michelle in her own words:

I have been asked to share a little bit about me…hopefully you won’t fall asleep :)
I would like to think that I am an easy going person, who loves to laugh and make others laugh and have FUN. Life is too short to be serious ALL of the time :) My family and friends are extremely important to me. I truly try to live in the moment as there are no guarantees for tomorrow.

My husband, Jason, and I live in New London, MN with our 2 boys Kirk (age 11) and Nathan (age 9). We have 4 dogs…yes 4…I think only crazy people have that many dogs- 3 ankle biters and a Yellow Lab that resembles a horse :)

I have a long commute every day to the Unity/{ippity} office…it is about 8 blocks from my house.

My past and future:
I started a business, 9 years ago, with a direct sales company and was able to work out of my home. I loved what I was doing, worked extremely hard to build my business and team of almost 100 women. Angela called me, almost a year ago, asking if I would be interested in helping out at Unity. She said they had just gotten back from a big Craft Show and had LOTS to get done. I didn’t have any idea what my job would entail, how long I would be helping out, if I was volunteering or actually getting paid…but what I did know was whatever I was going to be doing would be FUN! Boy was I right!!

Since January, I tried keeping up with two 40 hour a week jobs but because I am not superwoman, I finally had to decide between Unity Stamp and my business. In September, I ended my journey with my direct-sales business which enabled me to help develop an amazing opportunity for people in this industry. This is how {ippity} was born. Direct sales is definitely a passion of mine and now I have the best of both worlds…creating and shaping an opportunity that is like no other in this industry. The foundation of {ippity} is a combination of the things that I LOVED about my previous direct sales experience and also left out the things that I wasn’t very fond of! IT IS AWESOME!!

Here is a little Q&A with Michelle:
How did you first get involved in stamping?
My first stamping experience came when I was putting together a scrapbook for our foster girls that were returning home. I wanted to capture the highlights of their 11 month stay with us and a scrapbook was the best way to do this. I had so much fun creating their book that it inspired me to begin making cards and crafting. I am a beginner, I have SO MUCH to learn-that is for sure- but I love being surrounded by so much talent and each of YOU inspire me daily.
What is your favorite {ippity} stamp set and why?

I can’t pick just one…each kit is so unique and different- I honestly LOVE them ALL!! We are adding 8 new kits to the line in February…it just gets better and better :)
What is your title at Unity/{ippity}?

I am in charge of Business Development for Unity and I am an Administrator for {ippity}
My goal with {ippity} is to make this THE BEST OPPORTUNITY available in the crafting industry. The sky is the limit with {ippity} and I am blessed to be a part of this amazing journey!

How long have you worked there?

I began with Unity Stamp Company in January 2009.
Are you a crafter? Do you use Unity/{ippity} stamps outside of work?

I am a beginner…but everyone has to start somewhere right? Yes, I don’t know how anyone could be in crafting and NOT use our products…we have THE BEST IMAGES and PRODUCTS!!!
Can you tell us a funny story about your boss? {Sorry Angela!}

Everyday is an adventure when you work at the Unity and {ippity} office :) Sometimes, what happens at the office has to stay at the office :)
What song best describes you?

Girls just want to have FUN!
If you were stranded on a desert island what are the three things you would bring? Coffee, creamer and a coffee maker, my laptop with internet access, my cell phone, a good book, lots of chick flicks, some chocolate…I guess I am not a light packer :)

What is your favorite quote?

“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Try to end your day with little to no regrets as you are not guaranteed a tomorrow. Michelle Ogdahl
Find a way, no matter how big or small, to pay it forward each day…it might make the biggest difference in someone’s life! Michelle Ogdahl
“An organized person is just too lazy to look for things.” Author Unknown
And…
If you are breathing find something to be thankful for today! Michelle Ogdahl

What would I find in your refrigerator right now?

Christmas leftovers, Coffee Creamer (a must have) and lots of forgotten items that have become science experiments that need to be thrown away

If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?

With the wave of a wand, make crabby/unhappy people SUPER HAPPY and be able to zap drama away with a snap of my fingers :)

If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?
Everything happens for a reason

What would your dream vacation be?
Either traveling throughout Europe OR a trip to a tropical paradise

Wow! A week goes by so fast...it is time for {ippity} Matters!!

It is Michelle posting today from the frozen tundra of Minnesota.

I have some great things to share with you that will hopefully warm your heart-

no matter what the temperature is outside!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR THE {ippity} Design Team Call!! Please make sure to submit your projects by midnight tonite Central Standard Time.

We also have some EXCITING NEW INCENTIVES for our {ippity} chicks and {ippity} dudes!

SALES Incentive!!

{ippity} rewards will be given at certain dollar levels that are reached-based on your purchases!


When you reach $500 in {ippity} purcahses, you will receive a vinyl {ippity} logo! Perfect for your vehicle window!

When you reach $1000 in {ippity} purchases, you will receive an {ippity} mug! You will be sipping your favorite beverage in style!!

When you reach $1500 in {ippity} purchases, you will receive an {ippity} tote! Stylish, SUPER CUTE and a GREAT way to ADVERTISE your {ippity} business!

When you reach $2000 in {ippity} purchases, you will receive an {ippity} banner...perfect for your craft shows, expo events and more!

The best part is you don’t have to keep track of ANYTHING! We will simply ship out your gift, once you have reached each level!

*This incentive is available only to those that are enrolled with {ippity}.

Referral Incentive:

You will now be rewarded for each person that you refer to sign up with {ippity}!

Simply have your new referral fill out the {ippity} Enrollment form and include your name at the bottom of the form where it asks who has referred them! Then, once your new referral has placed $150 in orders, you will be sent an email on how to redeem your REWARD!

Would you like to know what your REWARD is for EACH referral?

How about picking out 4 of your favorite $9 kits or 3 of your favorite $12 kits for FREE!!

You can then give them as gifts or sell them for PURE PROFIT…CASH IN YOUR POCKET!!! If you decide to sell your REWARDS, take a look at the example below to see what your PROFIT can be, just for referring someone to {ippity}:

Pick four $9 kits and sell them for $18 each = a $72 CASH BONUS for YOU!!!

Or

Pick three $12 kits and sell them for $24 each = a $72 CASH BONUS for YOU!!!

This is for each person you refer to sign up with {ippity}.

Details:

We will pay for shipping on rewards that are shipped within the Continental US.

We will pay $5 towards the shipping for rewards that are sent outside of the Continental US.

You will receive 1 referral reward per referral

In order to receive your referral reward:

Your name has to be listed on the Enrollment form in the Referral area. Also, your new referral has to purchase $150 in {ippity} products before you can select your reward and be allowed to ship.

There are NO limits on the number of referrals you can have. The more you refer, the more rewards you will receive.

IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER!! Make it a great week!!