I was first introduced to Stampin' Up! by a dear friend. She was invited to a workshop and asked me to tag along! I was so blown away by the quality of the products! I loved that the cardstock matched the ink! I wanted everything in the catalog, but only bought the catalog at that workshop. But, my friend and I booked our own double host workshop for a few weeks later! I have been a proud Stampin' Up user ever since! That was 1997, it took me several more years to start to think about becoming a Demonstrator. I joined in August 2009, and now wonder, "What took me so long?!" I love being a demonstrator! I'm doing something I love and having so much fun! I think of those that order from me as my stamping friends! So, every aspect of being a Demonstrator feels like friends and fun!