About 6 years ago I saw my very first Stampin’Up! catalog and have been hooked, no maybe I should say addicted ever since!!!!

And so the journey began, into my discovery of stamping and scrapbooking. Since then I have gained many new skills and truly love to share that passion with others.

I am a stay at home mum of 4 children under 9. Yes, that does keep me very busy, so that is especially why I love to stamp. For me it is therapy and a way to unwind whilst still being productive.

So far it has been so much fun and a great adventure to share my love of stamping to others, and to also give me that opportunity to speak with other adults too! Not only that, it also helps support my habit!

Since joining Stampin’Up in April 2006, I have have not only the opportunity to add to our family’s income, I have grown so much as a person. The friendships I have made have been amzing, and the joy I recieve from sharing my love of stamping with others is priceless.

I have been amazed at where Stampin’Up has taken me! In the past two years I have been in the top 25 Demonstrators in Australia, recieved awards for recruiting, and not to mention earning the Incentive Trip to Palm Cove, Cairns for two!

In April I was also honoured with the Heart of Stampin’Up Award for my efforts in raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

I was also asked to demonstrate at Stampin’Up’s Regional Training Seminar here in Perth, which was not only fun, it was such an honour! Here I am in action:

Each and every month I am reminded of how blessed I am to be involved with such a wonderful company! What a blast I am having and am so thankful for all the Stampin’Up offers.

You will often find me in my stamping nook, surrounded by mess, with a BIG mug of english breakfast tea, with my Ipod perched into my ears blaring, and a noise, which i like to think is in tune coming out of my mouth as I sing along!

So if you love a good laugh, often at my own expense, and some regulary creativity, come back to see what I have been up to, oh and be sure to stay and say hi!

Makeesha Byl (also known as Keesh!)
Independent Stampin’Up! Demonstrator

Me with Shelli Gardner at the Incentive Trip 2008