When I was first introduced to Stampin' Up, I was a stay at home mom of two toddlers. I was broke, bored and lonely! I desperately needed some adult conversation and time away from my little ones. We were just getting by on Mike's salary as a professor at a small liberal arts college. I missed the creativity of my former job as a graphic designer and editor, too.

Fast forward 17 years, I'm still a stay at home mom, but life looks completely different! Through hard work and dedication I've been able to build a business I love and can't wait to work on each day, while still being there for my teens as they navigate new waters of high school and college. I've got friends literally all over the world that I chat with online daily, and friends all over the area that I gather with monthly. And we opened a downtown studio location in August 2021.

Through hard work and dedication to Stampin' Up's compensation program, I've also had the chance to set BIG goals for myself. While my experience isn't typical (most demonstrators never earn a trip let alone many in a row) we've been to Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Italy, Greece, Spain, France, Disney World and even Fiji through Stampin' Up's incentive program. I've been honored to speak on stage to fellow demonstrators all over the United States, and earned some of the highest awards and titles the company provides. I look back at all the unexpected loveliness and I get so excited about the future! What on earth will happen next?!

I never dreamed this would be my life, and I love it. I feel like I've been placed in the exactly perfect spot for my talents, abilities and family needs. Teaching others how to explore their God-given creativity is a joy and a delight.

I'd be so happy to talk to you about the possiblities Stampin' Up might hold for your own family! It was the answer for me. Maybe it could be your answer, too.