I know, I live in the same town as Walt Disney World. You may say Dreams come true here, but I’m not chatting about Amusement Parks today, rather my personal dreams coming true instead.
Many of you come here for creative inspiration, or just to see what I’m up to today, but did you know that this is my actual J-O-B? That’s right, as I like to say, I’m so lucky, because I play with stamps, paper and ink all day! Yes, there are actual business things involved too, but how many of us actually get to say that we love what we do for a living – well…I DO!
We all have our story in life. Some of us have small kids and need to adjust to a different schedule. Others aren’t happy with their current line of work and need an outlet. Stampin’ Up! came into my life when I was at a crossroads. I was a restaurant manager and had major back surgery that went every way but the right way. I was left with needing to find a new line of work – all at the tender age of 30. That was 13 years ago. I had started teaching scrapbooking since it was my hobby and ended up a few years later introduced to stamping through one of my students. Well…the rest is history. I have enjoyed many years of creative juices, creative and personal growth, more friends than I can possibly imagine, and of course a real honest to goodness job that I love!
And all that without even knowing how to stamp. Yes, that’s right. Here is my first ever cards. I thought you’d enjoy that! Nothing too crazy – not sure about my color decisions…lol!
I’ve earned national awards some years, some not. Earned incentive trips some years, some not. I’m realistic about what my business can bring me. But most important – I have a corner office, and all the vacation days I want. I do keep in mind that if I choose to take a day off, I also realize that’s a choice to not work. So I do keep those to a healthy amount. After all, this is my business, and my goal is to succeed.
These days I have integrated more and more of an online business. I like working out of my Creative Studio. And after all, the virtual world is a much bigger one! I love teaching and mentoring online. Videos, blogs, classes – the possibilities are endless. So if you’re into Social Media, it’s a great opportunity to turn your craft into some cash!
My favorite part of my job is mentoring others to have their own businesses. I coach both creatively and around their businesses – part and full time, virtual businesses and traditional. I love seeing others grow professionally and personally.
If you too are interested in having your own slice of something – be it part time, full time, virtual, traditional or know someone who could benefit from creating their own economy, I would love to help. For more information on how to have your own Stamping Business Click Here.
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Images courtesy of Stampin’ Up! and Ingrid Blackburn
