I grew up in the rolling hills of the Fingerlakes of New York where my mother raised 8 children!  She was my inspiration for crafts!  She could do anything!  From cake decorating, to sewing our clothes, to making silk flowers!  Then she got invited to a Stampin' Up party and invited me along!  Oh boy!  What a blast we had making those first cards!  Now 20 years later, I'm still loving it!!  She also taught me how to sew, crochet, and of course messy cake decorating!  Along the way I learned a few things on my own!  Learning to paint miniatures and ceramics when I lived in Tennesee, to building and painting projects using pallet wood in the Adirondacks where I now live!  I love all of it, but making cards is where I find the most enjoyment! 

I've always loved Stampin' Up for their quality, and the amazing variety of stamps and accessories they offer!  Being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is so rewarding. Not only do I get to be creative every day, I also get to be a creative coach, offering fresh project ideas and encouragement to my customers and friends.

For me, helping someone create that perfect project for a special occasion, is the best feeling in the world!  After all, creating cards, scrapbook pages, and gift items is about more than just stamps and ink—it’s about sharing a part of yourself with the people you love.