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 entire 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.


July 2006 - Discovered Stampin’ Up! at a Creating Keepsakes Convention - I was hooked immediately

August 2006  - Attended my first Stampin’ Up! Party at my Aunt Judy’s house

October 2006 - Hosted my first workshop

November 2006 - Signed up to be a demonstrator - just for the discount ;-)

July 2007 - Attended my first (and definitely not last) Stampin’ Up! Convention in Denver, Colorado with my upline, Claire - already counting the days until Convention 2008.

August 2007 - Conducted my first workshop (yes, it was 10 months after signing up)

October 2007 - Launched my website and blog - www.elmerstamper.com - in conjunction with World Cardmaking Day

March 2009 - I got married!!!  Stampin' Up! sent me and my husband to Hawaii for an all-expense-paid trip to Hawaii.  Thank you Stampin' Up!

April 2009 - Thanks to my additional stamping income, I'm now able to work part-time!  My ultimate goal is to be a full-time Stampin' Up! demonstrator