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.

Product Samplers are available for sale at www.marioncreates.com. These product samplers are part of product shares that consist of several people purchasing a "share". These are great, because you can get a sampling of the different accessories Stampin' Up! offers, without breaking the bank.

Online Ordering is here!
That’s right now you can place your order at 2:00 am in your pajamas! When your order reaches at least $150 or more you are entitled to the same benefits as hostesses.

If you would like to have an evening with friends, earn hostess benefits and get FREE goodies from me, just let me know. I would love to come to your house (or you can have it my Stampin’ Studio) and show you and your friends some fun techniques using stamps, paper and accessories.

January 19. 2009 - Happy New Year! (Yes, I'm a little late) I am looking forward to 2009, it's a new year to see many new things happen. We will have a new President, my daughter will graduate from High School, and I'm sure there will be other new & fantastic things to happen during the year.
The New Idea Book & Catalog debuts today, and what a beautiful book it is! There are so many new & wonderful sets and accessories.
I look forward to seeing you this year, don't be a stranger, come to one of my classes.
I have set up a separate website so you can get the details on current specials and see some of the projects we've made in our classes. Be sure to take a look, www.marioncreates.com

Thank you for stopping by, I’d love to hear from you, email me anytime.

September 29, 2008 - Hurricane Ike has come and gone, and let his presence be known. It seems that everywhere you look there is a reminder of the power a hurricane can bring. I have heard many stories of luck and many of loss. While many still remain without power it is hard to return to a sense of normalcy. This being my first hurricane, I grew up in California, it was definitely an experience. We evacuated when we were told, we lived without power and limited public sewer, but it wasn’t the worst that could have happened to my family. We could have come back to our home to find it wiped out, but we didn’t and for that we are grateful. My heart goes out to those families that have lost everything, and those that still are without power. It’s an amazing thing, electricity. We take it for granted and don’t realize how much our lives revolve around it until we don’t have it for even the most basic things, hot water, hot meals, light and for some, clocks. Without it I was unable to get basic information on the state of our town, updates about when electricity was thought to be restored, I felt so isolated. Things will return to normal again, and our little town will bounce back to it’s former splendor, we will all have a story to tell our grandchildren some day, about the day Ike came to town.

I will leave you with my favorite joke....
Those that live in Earthquake Country say, "I’ll take an earthquake any day. When one comes you just duck and cover baby, duck & cover!"
Those that live in Tornado Alley say, "You’re crazy, at least we get a little notice, jump into our basements and ride it out"
Those that live in Hurricane Country say, "You’re both crazy, at least we get 5 days notice!"

I’m from Earthquake Country....I’ll take an earthquake anyday!