I’ve been a demonstrator since May 2007 and I honestly think I have the best job in the world! Whether it’s hosting an in-home or online workshop, organizing a class, or even designing a beautiful new project, Stampin Up has truly enriched my life. I have met so many fantastic people through stamping and some of my best friends are customers and other demonstrators. I have also learned that with the right tools, I can confidently be artistic and create beautiful handmade treasures to give to family and friends. Seeing the joy in someone’s face when I give them a handmade card that I made myself is absolutely priceless, we need this connection more than ever. With Stampin' Up!'s coordinating colors and matching accessories it is so easy to put together a beautiful handmade project in only a few minutes! Realizing how easy it is to make handmade projects gave me the confidence to make the step to becoming a demonstrator - the discount helped too! I think the best part about my job is that I can help others unleash their own creativity just like I learned how to unleash my own!

I first saw the catalogue when my co-worker brought it into the architecture firm where I worked. The catalogue immediately caught my eye even though I don’t consider myself crafty and had never even heard of Stampin’ Up! before. The merchandise was so clearly organized and before I knew it, I had a wish list a mile long. I joined my demonstrator’s card club and was seriously hooked. She kept talking to me about becoming a demonstrator and I dismissed the thought for a long time. I had many reasons but mostly I didn’t want to get hooked into adding something else to my busy life. She finally got me with the discount. When I realized I could get 20% off everything that I ordered through myself I decided to sign up. I’ll never forget when I was doing my training with her and she also mentioned that I earn on orders that I collect too - I was floored! Why would anyone NOT do this for 20% off, earning money, and absolutly no penalty if you don’t continue to be a demonstrator!?! This was only the beginning of the things that I’m thankful for from Stampin Up. I currently have an average of 3-7 events a month and I’m always looking for more! Some people ask me why I choose to do so many and I can honestly say that I love it. What could be better than catching up with friends old and new, seeing their enjoyment, and stamping - all in one night! The income is really an extra benefit but it’s great having extra money for expenses and treats for myself.

I went to my first Stampin Up convention in Salt Lake City in August 2008 and that was the epitome of why I love stamping. To be in a room with over 6000 other demonstrators who love stamping as much as I do was overwhelming. I can’t tell you how many times I got goosebumps and I won’t even get started on how many Kleenexes I went through! When it was all said and done, I had more techniques, card samples and passion for stamping than I knew what to do with. I've been hooked on stamping trips ever since!
2008 Aug - Salt Lake City - Convention
2008 Fall - Edmonton - Regional Conference
2009 Jan - Orlando - Leadership Conference
2009 Aug - Salt Lake City - Convention
2010 Jan - Phoenix - Leadership & Regional Conferences
2010 Mar - Calgary - Regional Conference
2011 Jan - Nashville - Leadership Conference
2011 Sept - Edmonton - Regional Conference
2012 July - Salt Lake City - Convention
2013 Jan - Orlando - Leadership Conference
2013 July - Salt Lake City - Stampin Up's 25th Anniversary Convention
2014 Jan - Houston - Leadership Conference
2015 Jan - Orlando - Leadership Conference
2015 Nov - Edmonton - Regional Conference
2017 Apr - Calgary - OnStage Local (where I presented for the 1st time)
2018 Apr - Red Deer - OnStage Local
2018 Nov - Orlando - OnStage Live
2019 Apr - Vancouver - OnStage Local (where I presented for the 2nd time!)
2019 Nov - Edmonton - OnStage Local
WOW - I love my job!

I got married in 2013 and I had the opportunity to create customized Do-It-Yourself touches to every part of our day.  See my photographer's blog post here and let me know if you're wanting something EXTRA SPECIAL for your special day!  I would love to help you out with any and all of it!  I never wanted it to end and I look forward to helping plan many other weddings very soon! I now have 2 kids and love helping them explore their own creativity through stamping.

Thank you for checking out my website and allowing me to share my passion with you. Feel free to give me a call or send me an email if you have any questions. I’m more than happy to help in whatever way that I can. I look forward to stamping with you soon!
Kelly