In 1999, I discovered the magic of stamping while creating altered books, blending beautiful stamped images with rich mixed media techniques. I was instantly hooked!
Then in 2002, I attended my very first Stampin’ Up! house party–and that was it. I never looked back! An entirely new world of creativity opened up to me, and I still treasure my very first stamp set to this day.
From 2007 to 2014, I had the incredible opportunity to work on the Technique Junkie Newsletter, focusing on card folds and technique-based inspiration. I began as a tutorial artist, sharing step-by-step creations, and eventually transitioned into designing while filming tutorials – growing, creating and loving every minute of the journey.
In 2014, I was thrilled to continue my journey with the Technique Junkie Newsletter–this time as a design team member for the stamp company Technique Junkies, an extension of the newsletter I already loved so much. It was an incredible opportunity to keep creating, inspiring, and sharing my passion for stamping with an even wider audience!
In January 2024, I proudly stepped into a new chapter as a demonstrator with Stampin’ Up!! I launched a brand-new blog, dove back into sharing my creativity online, and began creating videos once again. It felt incredible to reconnect with the joy of teaching, inspiring, and crafting with a fresh wave of excitement and passion!
I’m married to an amazing, supportive husband who truly encourages my passion as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. We love spending time together in the kitchen, cooking and experimenting with new recipes. From mid-April through October, you’ll find us at our trailer every weekend, where I spend many happy hours stamping, knitting, enjoying a good book, sitting around bonfires and playing a good game of checkers.
I have two children, two stepchildren, and three precious grandchildren. When my oldest granddaughter was just seven, she already knew how much I adore crafting and how drawn I am to bright, cheerful colours. One Christmas, she spotted a stunning pair of multicoloured earrings and said to her mom, “Those look like Grandma Beth earrings! Can we get them for her?”
Hearing that — knowing she connected something so vibrant and joyful with me — truly warmed my heart.