Stampin’ Up!

In August of 1999, I went to my first Stampin’ Up! workshop. I had been a stamper for 3-4 years prior to then but this was my first introduction to a company a would join just a month later. Since I was already a stamper, as I was going through the catalog I was immediately drawn to the fact that the ink, paper, and marker all went together! WOW….how cool was that? Then the images were sold in sets so you didn’t have to find one thing here and one thing there and a third thing over there trying to get things to coordinate. I was hooked! I went home and told my husband I was joining. I joined the Stampin’ Up! on September 10, 1999 and I have never looked back.

One of the great things about Stampin’ Up! is that you are not ‘required’ to join to build a business. You can join just to support your ‘habit’ which is what I did. Over the years I have seen my ‘business’ grow as I have met wonderful women who wanted to learn more about stamping. Sure…no problem there! I am fortunate to now call many of these women my friends. That is what Stampin’ Up! is really about…building friendships.

So here it is all these years later and I am still a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and proud to say I am. Stampin’ Up! has offered me so many opportunities over the years. I have been a Display Maker for 3 conventions and 2 leaderships. I have won numerous contests (FREE STAMPS!!!!) and I have presented at 2 regionals and have been a make and take helper for a regional and a convention. It really doesn’t get more fun than that! And one year…I EARNED A TRIP TO HAWAII for my husband and myself! The REALLY cool part of that? It was our 25th wedding anniversary! How did Stampin’ Up! know? LOL!!!

So…there are different ways to be part of this fun. If you just want to learn more about stamping and live in the Dayton/Xenia, Ohio area, contact me to arrange a workshop or get on my email list for monthly classes. Want to save money on the FABULOUS Stampin’ Up! products, then join my team. As a demo you can work on building your business or just save on the products you LOVE (there is a required quarterly minimum that must be met to maintain your demonstratorship)!

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We love Stampin' Up!'s new INKED & TILED STAMP SET AND PUNCH PACK BUNDLE! The stamp images have a botanical print appearance of pressed leaves and flowers! The INKED & TILED PUNCHES can be used with the all-occasion greetings, to punch out the coordinating DSP or for cool tiled backgrounds! You can go soft and neutral or bold and bright as you wish! We featured this INKED & TILED BUNDLE with the new coordinating INKED BOTANICALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a classically timeless design! There are step-by-step instructions for EIGHT card projects. See more details HERE!

We went bananas over Stampin' Up!'s new LITTLE MONKEY STAMP SET AND PUNCH and we know you will, too!! The LITTLE MONKEY BUNDLE has tropical elements to create a fun jungle scene! Mix and match the monkeys, punched pieces and cute greetings for adorable cards and projects. Have them hanging from trees or vines while snacking on their favorite bananas! We featured this LITTLE MONKEY BUNDLE with the new REGALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some whimsical fun! There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three card ideas (one a fun fold) and gift idea that is more fun than a barrel of monkeys! See more details HERE!

Calling all crafters! Stampin' Up! just introduced a new stamp bundle called CRAFTING WITH YOU that includes something for papercrafters, knitter/crocheters, sewists, painters, needleworkers... whichever hobby you enjoy! It also includes some inspiring greetings! The CRAFTING WITH YOU DIES have some bonus images (including a TRIMMER and SCISSORS! Oh my!), along with dies to cut out the fun stamped images. We featured this CRAFTING WITH YOU BUNDLE with the new BRIGHTS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some colorful fun! There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three card ideas (one a fun fold) and fun desk accessory for you and your customers to enjoy and display! More details here!

Let's celebrate with the FUN new Bright & Beautiful Suite of products that demos could preorder this month, including the BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS BUNDLE! This celebratory BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS STAMP SET has a variety of sized balloons, festoons and greetings for many different occasions! The BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS DIES cut out stamped balloon shapes, plus a confetti tag, a couple of star shapes and a fun fringe! We featured this BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS BUNDLE with an array of new CORE COLORS just added to the Stampin' Up! Color Collections lineup! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...FOUR card ideas and TWO fun gift favor projects we know you'll enjoy making! See more details HERE!

One of the preorder sets that demos could order this month is this fabulous CHEERFUL DAISIES BUNDLE! This delightful CHEERFUL DAISIES STAMP SET has three different sizes of daisy flowers, with greetings, greenery and leaves to coordinate. The CHEERFUL DAISIES DIES cut out stamped shapes, plus a large flower cluster and a fun tag shape that we know you will love! And we decided to feature this CHEERFUL DAISIES BUNDLE with the NEWEST In Colors...a fabulous set of rich, deep colors that go together SO well...and the FRESH AS A DAISY DESIGNER PAPER. There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...FOUR card ideas and TWO wonderful projects suitable for workshops, open house or catalog launches that introduce both the new In Colors AND the new Core Colors! See more details HERE!

You asked...we delivered! Our newest TECHNIQUE COLLECTION is available, and we know you will LOVE how we combined these fun techniques with the new Online Exclusive RADIATING STITCHES DIES! The RADIATING STITCHES borders add interest and details to your backgrounds or use the smaller shaped dies to highlight different aspects of your projects! We've added greetings with the GO TO GREETINGS STAMP SET but you could use a greeting set that you already own. This RADIATING STITCHES TECHNIQUE COLLECTION is combined with the BY THE BAY DESIGNER PAPER and has step-by-step instructions for SIX technique cards. See more details here!

Send out some positive vibes and happy greetings with Stampin' Up!'s LIGHTING THE WAY STAMP SET AND LIGHTING THE WAY DIES! The stamped fireflies will glow with good wishes for anyone or any occasion on your creative projects. And the Lantern's light will show the way through those warm summer adventures! We've combined the LIGHTING THE WAY BUNDLE with the REGENCY PARK DESIGNER PAPER for a unique fun-filled collection. Our LIGHTING THE WAY COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three cards (one a fun fold!) and a sweet home decor project perfect for someone setting off on a new adventure that you'll love to display! See more details HERE!

These rhinos will stomp their way into your heart with their cute expressions and fun accessories! The new online exclusive RHINO READY BUNDLE lets you create settings for your rhinos on cards, favors or other paper projects! And the open line stamp images allow you to create in any color your wish, plus add an adorable greeting! We’ve combined the RHINO READY BUNDLE with the BUTTERFLY WISHES DESIGNER PAPER for a bright and cheery collection! Our RHINO READY COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects…three cards (one a fun fold!) and a cute packaging idea that can be used for any occasion! See more details HERE!

Stampin’ Up! has introduced a brand new online-only group of products beginning March 1st called the HELLO IRRESISTIBLE SUITE! The pretty IRRESISTIBLE BLOOMS STAMP SET has contemporary flowers and leaf images that will inspire you…and don’t you just LOVE the fonts they used on the greetings? We’ve combined this IRRESISTIBLE BLOOMS BUNDLE with some of our favorite quick and easy techniques for coloring and texture and the Hello Irresistible DSP! Our HELLO IRRESISTIBLE CARD COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for SIX technique-based cards to get you started on sending out happy mail! See more details HERE!