To me, taking ink to stamp to paper is instant art. I don\u2019t have to be able to draw a straight line, thread a needle or plane lumber. Stamping is easy and provides instant gratification. In this world full of hurry, I can stop and relax to stamp and get quick end results as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FUN FACT<\/strong>: Crafting has gained popularity as a great form of meditation, mindfulness and relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stamping is only a fraction of the fun in my papercrafting world. I am enchanted by the rainbow of colors in the form of cardstock. Carefully selecting the perfect print of designer series paper is magical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like a kid in a candy shop, I am obsessed with buttons, brads, embellishments and ribbons. (Really, can a crafter ever have enough of these needed supplies on hand?) My crafting symphony is written as I put all of these elements together into one project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n FUN FACT<\/strong>: Students who participate in arts and craft projects are 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before I became a Stampin\u2019 Up! demonstrator, I received some of my crafty stash without cost by hosting stamping parties. Joining a monthly stamping club was another great way to slowly build my inventory, as well as earning free product when it was my turn to host. As a Stampin\u2019 Up! demonstrator, I thoroughly love my discount on all their great products and take advantage of the savings continuously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n FUN FACT<\/strong>: When you buy a Stampin\u2019 Up! Bundle, you automatically save 10% on the offered product every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The role of Stampin\u2019 Up! demonstrator is also that of a teacher and a leader. As I learn new stamping techniques, tips and tricks, or simple how to\u2019s, I get to pass that information on and watch with delight as others discover their love for stamping. Sharing my learned skills brings my love of papercrafting full circle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n FUN FACT<\/strong>: National Children\u2019s Craft Day is observed annually on March 14th<\/sup>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Experiment and create cards, scrapbooks, home d\u00e9cor and 3D projects. You, too, will discover the wonder that papercrafting brings. Additionally, handcrafted items make great gifts, your one-of-a-kind creation can not be duplicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FUN FACT<\/strong>: Stamping is a lot of fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n By default, my favorite part of stamping is turning my art into a card. Adding extras like embossed paper, designer paper and embellishments to my project is like icing a cake. When my cake, er…card, is done, I get to share it with someone by giving it away. And much like cake, I have found that a beautiful handmade card is also received with happiness and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though March is considered National Craft Month, there is never a bad time to start your crafting journey. Take a stamping class or host<\/a> a stamping party. Purchase some Stampin\u2019 Up! supplies or become a Stampin\u2019 Up! Demonstrator<\/a>. Ask me how today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Creative Outlets For All March is National Craft Month! Artisans have 31 days to celebrate what we love best. This seems like a good time for me to share more […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[956],"tags":[95,92,93,94,91],"class_list":["post-412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-creative-living","tag-become-a-demonstrator","tag-crafting-month","tag-crafting-with-kids","tag-host-and-earn","tag-soft-spring-stamp-set"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Soft](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themainestamper.com\/staging\/5082\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/0228201021-1.jpg?resize=800%2C819&ssl=1\")
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