About Me

Crafting has been a part of my life since pre-adolescence. Quilting, cooking, knitting, sewing, beading and paper crafting have consumed my “spare” time” and “discretionary funds” when I haven’t been parenting, working in graduate medical education and nursing or rescuing dogs.

Being creative and surrounding myself with color have been the mainstay of my sanity. Adding friends to my creative circle has only enhanced the creative experience.

Of all my creative pursuits, card making has been one of the most gratifying. The creative possibilities are infinite. The end product is beautiful and who isn’t uplifted by a handmade card in the mail? I’m here to help you begin your journey.

Paper Crafting with Panache

About Paper & Pins

Paper and Pins was born out of quarantine, separation from friends, a love of crafting and a need to “focus a creative spirit.” P & P is the crafting company YOU want to visit for cards and papercrafting when you need camaraderie and a creative outlet…not to mention Stampin’ Up! supplies.

Technology allows a group of like-minded crafting fanatics to “get together” at least once a month to learn new skills, create, share stories and, occasionally, provide moral support! “Paper” is an obvious choice given the creative work we do. “Pins” is meant to reflect the diverse nature of the craft: paint, pens, glue, scissors, computers, cameras, the occasional pin; you get the idea.

Independant Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is so rewarding. Not only do I get to be creative every day, I also get to be a creative coach, offering fresh project ideas and encouragement to my customers and friends. For me, helping someone put together that perfect project for a special occasion is the best feeling in the entire world. After all, creating cards, scrapbook pages, and gift items is about more than just stamps and ink—it’s about sharing a part of yourself with the people you love.

About Stampin' Up!

Established in 1988, Stampin’ Up! is a global papercrafting company specializing in decorative rubber stamps and accessories for greeting cards, craft projects, home décor, and memory keeping. Stampin’ Up! products are available for purchase through a network of independent sales consultants called demonstrators. You’ll find our demonstrators, and products, in the United States and Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Austria, the Netherlands, and Japan.