About Me

Art/Craft:

I have been dabbling in rubber stamping and mixed media for  over 19 years and have been a Stampin' Up! customer the entire time.  I taught classes for several years in Springfield, MO at a local rubber stamp store until the owner retired. I have been published in Somerset Studio, Stampers Sampler and Vamp Stamp News. I have done samples for several rubber stamp companies. I had dreamt of becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for over 10 years. I finally took the plunge in June of 2014 and joined the company.  It is an honor to be involved with a company like Stampin' Up! and I'm having the time of my life.

A Paris themed mixed media piece I created was a top 10 finisher in the 2007 Kirkland's Home search for the Next Great American Artist out of over 1700 entries. (to date, my most exciting art related achievement) 

I also paint (and sell) art suitable for home decor, using watercolor and/or acrylics. My dream is to be represented by a gallery one day. 

Most unusual thing I've done: 

I had a bit part in a movie a few years ago that was filmed locally. It was great fun to be a part of that and after wearing a fake nose ring for most of that day, I can safely say I probably won't be getting one. (LOL) I played a "victim". 

Personal:

I've been married for 37 years to the love of my life. We have 2 children and several grandchildren who keep us busy. We used to run marathons and are hoping to get back to that soon. After about 20 years in the insurance industry, I left that for fewer hours and less stress to work in a family owned business in Branson, MO. I now have more energy and time to focus on Stampin' Up! and other art related adventures.