Celebrating the Luv 2 Stamp Group Artisan Crafters!

I wanted to introduce you to our 3 current Luv 2 Stamp Group Artisan Design Team crafters.. they have been sharing 2 amazing projects with our team each week since Feb. 1st!! Amazing how quickly 3 months can fly by!! Please join me by reading their stories below and be sure to visit their sites linked in their bios!

Teri West:

Hello, I’m Teri West and I have been a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator with the Luv 2 Stamp Group since 2018. I live in Juneau, Alaska with my husband. My 3 children and 3 grandchildren also live in Alaska.

Paper crafting is my peace and joy! Currently I work full time for the State of Alaska and Stampin’ Up! is my side hustle. However, in less than 2 years I’ll be able to focus all my efforts on my business.

I’m so very grateful for Patty and the Luv 2 Stamp Group for all the opportunities, encouragement, and support. Since 2018 I have checked off some of my business goals and have been working to expand my knowledge and techniques.

You can find me and my projects ON MY WEBSITE or on social media at @alaskastamper.

Find card details and more projects here.

Danielle Diaz:

Hello, my name is Danielle D. Diaz (Dino Danielle Designs) and I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I am a 4th/5th grade teacher with a LEGO themed classroom. I have a German Shepherd named Sirius Black who loves to lay on my feet while I craft. I absolutely love traveling and it plays a role in the sets I like most. My favorite sets include nature such as the Mountain Air Stamp Set. My favorite colors are Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, and Cajun Craze.

Find Danielle here:

Danielle’s Website

Blog Post for this beautiful card by Danielle

Melinda Hart:

My name is Melinda Hart. I live in New Eagle, PA (about an hour outside of Pittsburgh) with my family.

Blog Link: https://stampingwithhart.blogspot.com/

I have been a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator since 2019. My son, Connor, is my world. He’s 6 years old and just the most adorable, fun, happy and mischievous kid. This year he entered Kindergarten!

My son is autistic and nonverbal but he has other methods of communication. We are so proud of him and do all we can to support him on his journey. It was my son who showed me I had everything it took to become an entrepreneur. Isn’t it funny how much our children teach us?

Crafting to me is pure joy. It’s my go to when I need to be calm and happy even just for a few minutes. When Connor was initially evaluated and then diagnosed it was a very difficult time and a steep learning process. At one point I stopped crafting altogether. I was missing it so much I started seeking out inspiration online. That’s how I found Stampin’ Up!, Paper Pumpkin (which slowly got me back into cardmaking) and eventually to this online business where I get the creative time I need but also make a living doing something I love. I am really drawn to floral stamps and trees. The Stamparatus is hands down my favorite tool from Stampin’ Up! I also love two-step stamping. My most popular projects on my blog are my Paper Pumpkin alternative cards and ideas. For some reason, people LOVE having ideas about what else they can do with their monthly card kits. Kits, in my opinion, are so important for those crafters who do not have the luxury of time, are new to cardmaking or just need the simplicity of the projects in that one box. Card kits are also something we can do with little ones and help those on a budget with an affordable price point. If you want to try a new hobby making cards but you’re intimidated or you don’t think you have enough time, Paper Pumpkin is the place to start. You don’t need any experience whatsoever to successfully assemble the pieces in these kits, I promise. Just start! It’s so much fun and you deserve it. For a long time I felt like I didn’t deserve to set aside that time for myself. I think that sometimes as a parent or caregiver we can think that but it’s not true. Don’t forget to feed your creative soul. In my opinion hobbies fall under the category of “self care.”

Be sure to visit Melinda’s blog HERE and check out her project for Autism Awareness Month below, HERE.

Thank you for joining me today and celebrating our 3 current Artisan Crafters! I’ll be selecting 3 more Artisan Crafters in our Luv 2 Stamp Group soon, and you’ll get to meet them here in a couple months.

Meet our August/Sept/Oct 2021 Artisan Crafter design team here

Meet our Nov/Dec 2021 / Jan 2022 Artisan Crafter design team here