My Story--Why I became a Demonstrator

I was invited by Stampin' Up to take part in a 10 week program. There were several challenges that I had to do for this part and one of them was think back to why I became a Demonstrator. I hadn't thought about it in a long time and decided I would share my story with you.

I have always been into crafts. I have scapbooked all my life even when scapbooking wasn't popular many of those books have fallen apart now but they are still fun to look at. With all the crafts I was doing I never thought about rubber stamping.

In 2001 for my birthday I was given a box of stamps and two ink pads. The stamps weren't cut out or mounted from a company I never heard of Stampin' Up, and I said what am I going to do with this. I put it on the side and it sat there for over a year. One day I was looking for something to do and came across this set. I took it out. Read the instructions and put the set together. I liked the results. The set I had gotten was Cottage Rose and the ink pads were Cameo Coral and Ruby Red. The ink pads were the old style ones not like the ones we have today.

It was okay, I liked the results but I wasn't hooked. Then one of my friends invited me to a Stampin' Up party. I thought why not let me find out what this company is all about and what they have. I went I loved the catalog and was disappointed that I couldn't take it home. I had spent $50 at the party and didn't have the $10 for the catalog. So I left there a little unhappy. I loved the stuff but I still wasn't sure what to do with it.

A friend of a friend of a friend told me about the Stampin Up demonstrator. She held Stamp Camps in her home once a month and I decided to go with my friends. I didn't know her but she soon became a good friend. She made some great cards and I learned a lot. I also noticed that I really looked forward to these classes once a month. I loved stamping, craved the paper and accessories and everything else I learned about Stampin' Up. I then decided to approach her about becoming a demonstrator but Ialready knew in my heart I was going to do this. I even had my paperwork filled out and ready to go.

It had been 5 years now and I have loved every minute of being a demonstrator. I love the people I have meet and I love what I do. I still look forward to the classes every month but now they are my classes. I love sharing what I do and what I love even more is all I have learned from others.

Becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator was the best thing I have ever done. It lets me do what I love and to share it with others.

Convention Swap #3

This is my 3rd and final swap for convention. I used the new In Colors, Pear Pizzazz and Crushed Concord. Love the way they look together. Plus the new ribbon is really nice too. I can't believe I will be leaving for convention next Tuesday. It is going to be a fun time.

Convention 2010 Swap

This is one of the cards I will be handing out during the Swaps at Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah the end of this month. What you can't see in the picture it that I have scored portions of the card to give it that more polished look. The area on the left side between the border and the flowers has a score line. And on the right the area that appears blank has 3 score lines 1/4" apart. I love the way the Very Vanilla and the Marina Mist cardstock look together.

July Class--New New New

This is a simple but cute card.

I love the colors in this card. The new Daffodil Delight is a delight and is such a pretty color and the new 1/8 " ribbon is so easy to use and is really a good quality ribbon. I didn't think I would like the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper but it is really nice.

This card came out so good that it is going to be one of my swap cards for convention. The Wild Wasbi and the Garden Green work so good together and adding the Naturals Ivory completed the package. Love it.

There is one more item in the class that I couldn't scan and it is a photo holder. Made with the really large binder clips. It is too stinkin' cute. It is going to be a fun class. Need more information contact me at KZ4Stamping@aol.com

July Woo Hoo Stampers Swap

The theme for the swap was anything from the new catalog. So I did this card using some new items and some old. The new is Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler cardstock and ink, Fast and Fabulous stamp set and the new large scallop punch. The Cherry Cobbler works with so many colors I am having fun playing.

June Class--Tina's Choice

We had so much fun at the class today. We made these cute little gift cards and then we made a cute little box to put them in.

This is the little box it was made with the scallop envelope sizzlet die. I cut an inch off each piece for the bottom to fit the cards and added a 1 inch piece on each side so the cards fit in just right.

Black Magic was the next card we did and the colors just made it perfect. As a matter of fact any colors we used made it perfect.

This is what I call the Asian Shade card. The crimper and Chocolate Chip ink makes it perfect. So fast and easy to do.

I hold classes at least once a month in my home and we always have a great time. The next class is July 10th and that will have all new items and new products to try. Contact me if you would like more information about the classes.

New Colors

I am so loving the new colors and I just had to play. This card uses Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Whisper White and Bashful Blue. These colors work so great together. I am already loving all the new colors. Can't wait for you to see them too. Be patient July 1st is almost here.