I have had a tough time this year in several areas, including my job and my health. It’s all good, as I am doing much better now, and am actively participating in a lot more things. I had left Stampin’ Up! a while back because I was not meeting my minimums as a distributor. To be honest, it wasn’t quite a priority when I was more focused on keeping a roof over our heads and food on the table, etc.
I knew that I still very much loved Stampin’ Up! products, and that I would continue to buy them as I was able, but I didn’t think I would become a distributer again. That changed for me last night. So, I was thinking about Holiday cards, and the people that I wanted to reach out to this holiday season. I realized that I would really rather make and personalize my own cards then buy stock ones. So, of course, for a whole lot more money than it would have taken to buy that premade box of cards (isn’t that the crafty way), I had rejoined Stampin’ Up!
Stampin! Again…
There was no crazy special or fancy deal for sign up, just the normal get $125 worth of product for $99. I didn’t want to duplicate too many items that I already had, and I didn’t want anything too bulky. The latter is important, because I’m not at home (where all of my supplies are); I am working as a travelling Medical Laboratory Scientist.
My craft supplies are in Oregon, at my house, with my husband. I am in New Hampshire, and will be for at least 2 more months – hence my crafty dilemma. At the end of my assignment, everything I have with me has to fit into my suitcases (and weight limit) or be shipped back home via USPS.
I compromised a little. I got the In Color products for 2024-26 and a couple of basics, and then did a little shopping on Amazon for the good enough for now stuff… (white cardstock, a pair of scissors, a tape runner I like, and a small collection of holiday themed goodies).
So, yeah! I have crafty stuff to make my holiday cards, and I’m a Stampin’ Up! distributor again.
