About Me

I am the wife of a wonderful man for over 37 years!  Joel has been by my side as we raised our 5 children.  He's supported all of my crazy ventures including home schooling, stamping and keeping up with all my customers and downline.  He and I enjoy getting away once a year thanks to Stampin' Up! but for the most part, we are at home working and enjoying our family. 

Our children are now 33, 31, 29, 27 and 222. 

I love the Lord and have trusted him as my Savior---when I was 9 years old and daily find comfort in His word and His love. I love to share about Christ's love for all and his sacrifice for our sins so that we won't face eternal punishment! 

My Stampin' Up! journey began over 26 years ago when a friend called and asked me to come with her to a party with something neither of us had ever heard of. I had just had my 4th child and really needed a night out with the baby so that I could actually have time to sit and hold her.

That night we were introduced to things that would forever change my life--stamps, ink, and paper! And, no, I didn't get to sit and hold my baby girl, I was too busy feeling creative.  Fortunately for me, that 'baby' girl has become my right hand stamping buddy and helper.

My friend booked a party right away--I went, had so much fun. My friend decided to sign up as a demonstrator, so I told her I wanted to do a party for all my friends--- I had over 30 people in 2 nights. I even recruited my sister to be a demonstrator under my friend. After several months of stamping to help my friend and my sister, my husband confronted me and said, "Why don't you do this for yourself? You are putting so much time and energy into this and getting nothing out of it". I immediately argued with him, "How do you think I could possibly fit this into my schedule, with 4 small children, beginning to homeschool the oldest, still working part-time as a Critical Care Nurse...it's impossible!" Funny how that little confrontation got me thinking. First, I knew that I'd love to be able to do what I loved, stamping, more often. Second, he was giving me permission but also a vote of confidence that I could do this. I called my friend and told her I wanted to sign...
The End--NOT! My friend said she didn't want me to sign up as a demonstrator. I tried to tell her that I could only help her make more money as her downline. She admitted that it was because she finally had something that she was good at and I guess didn't want my competition. Now, 25+ years later, we both have thriving businesses, have earned many incentive trips and still loving what we do.
I have learned so much about time management, business which have not only benefitted me but our children got to see how hard work can pay off.  (Our one daughter is now an amazing entrepreneur in her own right and we are so proud of her). and have gained so many new friends thanks to Stampin' Up! And, my husband and I still enjoy yearly trips/cruises as incentives from Stampin' Up!
I recommend this company, my group of Joyful Heart Stampers and the joy that is shared when you teach someone to stamp.