Saturday, August 7, 2010

My Stampin' Up! Story

     I am going through a program with Stampin' Up! called, Recruit Crew Direct Your Success.  One of the things we are being encouraged to do is tell our Stampin' Up! story so I thought I would share mine here.
     I first became acquainted with SU! about 4 years ago.  I was attending a Women's Conference at Tulsa, when I came across a Stampin' Up! booth.  I was immediately excited about what I found, and that was before I even sat down and made the make-n-take.  I loooved making the make-n-take.  It was just a simple 3x3 card, but making it was so much fun!!!  She also had retired stamps for sell and clubs to sign up for.  The only problem was I don't live in the Tulsa area.  I live 2 1/2 hours away in another state.  That is a little too far to drive to attend a club, class or workshop.
     So I went home, but I didn't forget.  For two years I didn't forget, partly because I was receiving emails from the demo who had the booth that I visited.  All her emails told about exciting events she was holding, and I was jealous and sad that I couldn't attend.
     Finally, I did a search to see if I could find a local demonstrator, and lo and behold I did.  I left her a message late on a Saturday and she promptly called me the next day after church. AND SHE HAD A CLUB I COULD JOIN! WOOHOO!!  AND SHE WAS ONLY A 30 MINUTE DRIVE AWAY!!  WOOHOO AGAIN!!
     I began attending her once a month club and looooved it.  We made two different cards each month and placed a $15 order. (But really who can only place a $15 order with products as great as SU!'s?)  It wasn't long before I began thinking that I needed to become a demonstrator so I could start my own club in my own town of Mansfield.  I loved the club I was attending, but why not start my own?  So that is what I did.  I became a demonstrator in October of 2008 and have been hosting my own club since December of 2008. 
     I really enjoy being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  I love creating and coming up with projects for my group to make each month.  We have a great time laughing and creating.  If you live in the Mansfield, Arkansas area and would like to attend my club or one of my classes please email me at pjmickle@yahoo.com for more info.  I have a Christmas Stamp-A-Stack coming up in early September where we will make a stack of Christmas cards and decorate the envelopes to go with them.
     So that is my SU! story.  I am so happy that I made the decision to become a demonstrator.  I have made a ton of friends that I wouldn't have made otherwise.  I get a lot of help, support, and advice from other demonstrators, and the products are the best you can buy.
     If you would like more info on how you can become a demonstrator and join my team contact me at pjmickle@yahoo.com.  If you would like to place an order visit my website and click on the shop now button.
Thanks for visiting and please leave a comment,
Patty Mickle
Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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