Creating, inspiring, and sharing pretty much sums up why I love this art of paper crafting and rubber stamping but at the heart of it all is really so much more...relationships.

The involvement in this craft and being part of Stampin' Up! has enriched my life with those I've met and the relationships and friendships that have developed because of it.

Most I have not ever met face to face but that does not matter.  What binds us is the desire and love to share and make a difference through our creativity. 

The card above was shared with me by a fellow stamper whom I met through a mutual friend.  Although we are separated now by miles, we are still joined through our love of the craft and Stampin' Up!

Here's the note I received via email along with the photo of this card:

It has been long over due, but I finally got a chance to get in my craft room! I've been working at Mothers Day Out and I needed Thank You's for all the sweet gifts my little ones gave me.

I thought to just buy Thank You's, but I couldn't...these little ones are special to me and I thought to make them and their parents a special Thank You!
With all that being said, I want to thank you for all your guidance over these 7 years and inspiring me! You have truly been a blessing to me....even many miles apart!

I receive these notes or calls or have conversations with so many of of you who tell me what a difference this craft has made in your life. 

And, you, dear friends and crafters, have enriched and made such a difference in mine. From my heart...thank you.

Keep on keeping on...Create. Inspire. Share.