Hello and welcome!

I live in the beautiful village of Burwell in Cambridgeshire with my husband, our two cats, and our two dogs.

My love of crafting began when I was a child. I still remember being given a John Bull Printing Set and spending many happy afternoons with my great-aunt, who patiently taught me how to sew. Those early experiences sparked a lifelong passion for creativity that has stayed with me ever since.

In 2008, after moving to Burwell, I discovered scrapbooking as a way to preserve my children’s photographs and precious memories. At the time, I had been storing photos in adhesive-backed albums, but I wanted something more personal and creative. Joining the local village Scrapbook Group opened up a whole new world and taught me how to create beautiful scrapbook albums that told our family’s story.

Over the years, I experimented with products from many different crafting companies, but I often found it frustrating trying to match card, ribbons, inks, and embellishments in coordinating colours.

Then, in 2008/2009, a fellow scrapbooker introduced me to Stampin’ Up! What immediately stood out was how perfectly everything coordinated. From cardstock and inks to ribbons and embellishments, every product worked together seamlessly. I was hooked from the very first catalogue! Suddenly, I could create scrapbook layouts and handmade cards that looked polished, professional, and beautifully coordinated.

In 2016, I became an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, initially to take advantage of the demonstrator discount and make my crafting budget stretch a little further. What I quickly discovered, however, was how much I enjoyed sharing my passion with others. Through classes, workshops, craft fairs, and creative events, I have had the pleasure of helping fellow crafters discover the joy of papercrafting.

After five wonderful years, I took a break in 2021 following a serious car accident and the challenges of the Covid lockdown period. Once I had recovered, I rejoined as an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator in July 2022 and was delighted to return to the creative community I love. Since then, I have continued sharing inspiration, techniques, and products with crafters of all abilities through classes, workshops, and events.

Having spent over 20 years working in the public sector, I know first-hand how important it is to have time for yourself. For me, crafting is the perfect way to switch off from everyday stresses, relax, and focus on something positive and creative. It’s not just about making cards and scrapbook pages; it’s also about friendship, community, and taking time for yourself.

At the beginning of 2024, I made the decision to leave the public sector and focus on what matters most to me. I now work alongside my husband in our property lettings and management business, while continuing to grow and enjoy my crafting journey. This balance allows me to spend more time doing what I love—helping others discover the joy of creativity through card making, scrapbooking, and papercrafting.

Thank you for visiting, and I hope you’ll join me on my creative journey!

One of my favourite things about being a demonstrator are the Stampin’ Up! On Stage events where I get to meet other demonstrators face to face. I receive the latest catalogue before anyone else, see other independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrators showcasing new suites and of course the ability to order new products before anyone else.

During Covid I have been able to attend these events virtually which has meant I have been able to meet a wider of fellow demonstrators in France, Germany, Austria and The Netherlands all from the comfort of my craft room.

In November 2022 I was able to attend our 1st Face to Face event since Covid with an OnStage Live in Vienna, Austria and loved catching up with old friends, friends I had only met virtually and of course making new friends.  Since then I have attended OnStage Live in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Strasburg, France and this year in Cologne, Germany.  I am currently planning on attending the next OnStage in Utah, USA when Stampin’ Up! will be celebrating 40 years.

Can you spot me in this photo?

One of my favourite demonstrator-only events is the Demonstrator Development Days hosted by Helen Slimm, our European Field Success Manager. These special events give us the chance to meet and connect with fellow demonstrators from across the UK and Ireland, and sometimes even from other Stampin’ Up! markets. We spend time crafting together, sharing ideas, learning from one another, and building lasting friendships. I always come away with fresh inspiration, new business ideas, and lots of enthusiasm for the months ahead!

I would love to share these experiences with you so if you would like to find out more about the benefits of becoming an Independant Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator then have a look at my Joining My Team page.