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Leaving Stampin Up joining Fun Stampers Journey with Deb Valder

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Hidy Ho stampers,

Leaving Stampin Up joining Fun Stampers Journey with Deb Valder.   It is with a heavy heart that I tell you yesterday was my last day as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.

As you know for the past three years I have not been a full service demonstrator to customers and to my team because I do not use Photopolymer Stamps.  For that reason, as of December 1st, 2015,  I will start a new journey!  I hope you will continue to follow me, REMEMBER – it was red rubber that connected all of us.

I turned in my 30-day resignation on November 1st and had the most wonderful conversation with Shelli Gardner, CEO of Stampin’ Up! on November 2nd.  She totally respects my decision and really does understand.  I will miss her and everyone in the home office.   Being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator was absolutely one of the best things I have ever done.  I will always be grateful for all the friendships I’ve formed and what I’ve learned about myself through this process.

So what’s next for me?  I will be joining the Fun Stampers Journey Crew.  I am so excited about this.  This is a new company (one year old) and they are growing by leaps and bounds.  I want to get in on the ground floor.  Kevin and I went to one of their functions in Minneapolis and totally fell in love with their passion and excitement.  Richard (the owner of the company) has been in this industry for over 20 years so he definitely knows what he is doing and how exciting to have a male spin on things.  He and his wife are amazing.

Why did I pick this particular company?:

As a Coach (which is what I will be called)…

  1. EVERY STAMP IS RED RUBBER THAT IS INDEXED (no putting together with plastic images that do not stick to the blocks – that is the best part!!!!). Remember, the whole reason I’m leaving is because of the stamp selection.  I’ve researched several companies over the past three years and this company and I were meant to be.  I’m so stinken excited!
  1. Their catalog is a catalog (not a magazine) and it’s huge (it’s 221 pages of amazing product). From their first year to their second year, they added 400 new products.
  1. I love the stamps and the product.
  1. REMEMBER, I’m not going away. As a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, really the ONLY thing that will change for me is the catalog and my store website will now be www.funstampersjourney.com/debvalder.  I will continue to blog and do my YouTube videos, I will continue to teach classes in my home, I will continue to teach at Continuing Ed, I will start new clubs and hopefully a new team.  I’m here if you EVER have any questions or need anything I can help with.

As a Customer oh my gosh….can I tell you the benefits for a customer are amazing.  The hostess gets more free stuff than you can ever imagine.  Every time you order, for each $50 you order, you get to pick out something for free – EVERY TIME YOU ORDER (see page 5 for details) annnnnnd the hostess benefits are OUTSTANDING (see page 7 for details)!

So what I would suggest FIRST is to go to my NEW website www.funstampersjourney.com/debvalder and order a catalog #CL-0003 for $9.95 and don’t forget to add a Bloom Tool #TO-0073 for $14.99 (page 199).  You KNOW you are going to want one after I show you all about it so just add it to your catalog order!

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  1. Alaine Gentner says

    I look forward to seeing all the new creations you’ll present us with on your new journey! Wishing you the best in this endeavor, and I’m sure it was a hard decision to make after 16 years!

  2. Donna says

    Deb, I have been following your SU journey for awhile now. I wish you much lick and joy in your new venture. I was anxious to see your website for your new company. I click on your link and it just takes me to the company home page, not your page. I am also unable to see the catalog. Help!

  5. ednamburgess says

    Sorry to see you leave. I don’t buy many of the stamps you don’t like, but I loved the Stampin Up paper and some of the other products. And still use many of their stamps, although I buy a lot of other kinds too. I looked at the new web site where you’ll be and not crazy about the stamps and can’t get any of the other things to come up. Maybe after I’ve watched your videos will change my mind. I hope so because I love the way you do the demonstrations. I wish you lots of good things and happy trails. Will be looking forward to the new videos. Do I have to sign up again or will you keep your same mailing address to keep us signed up with you? Also if you sell any of your SU things I’d be interested in some of them. Thanks and good luck. Edna

  6. Katydid Cards says

    Of course I will still follow your blog…I would miss that Hidy Ho Stampers! Best of luck in your new venture.

  7. Gail lowe says

    So very sad to see you leaving SU but we have to do what keeps us Happy and enjoying and believing what we do. I have followed you for years Deb you are my mentor from a far. I will continue to follow you so keep me on your mailing list.
    I wish you the Very Best in your new venture with all the success of the past 16.yrs You are the SWEETEST & the BEST!!!!
    Gail Lowe

  9. Jewell says

    Congratulations Deb on your new adventure…..I know you will continue to make and teach beautiful things…so happy stamping..

  10. Denise says

    Altho I am sad to hear of your departure from stampin up, i do understand. I wish you the best in your new endeavour!!! I know you will continue to inspire. God bless!!

  12. Julie Blake says

    Thank you for all your prior videos and instructions. I will continue to follow you – you are one of the best!!
    I will have to check out your new company – haven’t heard of them before. Good luck and keep stamping!! Julie

  13. Vickie says

    Deb as a year SU demonstrator I stsrted in January 2015. i just wsnt to say thank you for sharing your wisdom onstamping. I hope you will understand that as a SU deminstrator i wish to spend my limited time learning more about SU products & techniques which means that I will no linger follow your blog or your you tube posts. I wish you great sucess at your new company & God bless.

  15. Kathy says

    Wow, Val you floored me with that one. All the best to you in your new venture. Richard and his company are very, very lucky to have you. We will miss you and your SU videos. Thanks all you did for SU and the rest of us. Kathy (demo from Canada)

  18. Teresa Knox says

    Nooooooo, 🙁 As a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator I looked to you for inspiration and always loved watching your videos. I’m sad but I guess I understand how you may feel about the stamps. Good luck to you, and I will continue to peek in on you!

  19. Barbara says

    Good luck on your new journey. I will follow along to see what new adventures you have. I was surprised and pleased to see your new company is based here in sunny Arizona. Can’t wait to see the full catalog.

  20. Vonne Gilbert says

    Just because you may be leaving, doesn’t mean you will be forgotten or forsaken. I will always continue to follow you and looked thru the catalog of your new company last nite, and did see some neat stamps. Blessings to you Deb in your new adventure, and look forward to having continued new ideas from an excellent STAMPER and TEACHER!!

  21. Barbara says

    Best wishes to you in your new adventure. SU is losing a very good person….their loss. Looking forward to following you in your new journey.

  22. Deb says

    Thank you so much Alaine. Actually I was ready. The photopolymer thing was not going away and it broke my heart every time I opened a new catalog and saw all the cute stamps and tools related to them. I’m excited beyond belief with my new company and new adventure. I hope you continue to follow me! If you have any questions, please let me know. deb http://www.funstampersjourney.com/debvalder for all your shopping needs.

  25. Deb says

    Thank you Edna for your thoughtful comments. I hope you continue to follow me, I’m the same person and I think you will fall in love with the “different”. I’m so excited to have new and fresh things to use! Stay with me, you won’t be sorry!!! If you have any questions, please let me know. deb http://www.funstampersjourney.com/debvalder for all your shopping needs.

  35. Deb says

    Hi Kathy and thank you for your words. But I’m not going anywhere!!! I’m still here and still the same person teaching the same craft….I’m just using a different catalog. So you won’t see SU videos but I will still be doing stamping videos! If you have any questions, please let me know. deb http://www.funstampersjourney.com/debvalder for all your shopping needs.

  37. Deb says

    Thank you so much Sandi. I know you follow him. He’s an amazing person and so is his stamping family! It has already exploded and I only started three days ago! So much fun. thank you for taking time out of your busy day to leave me a comment. I will miss seeing you in person! If you have any questions, please let me know. deb http://www.funstampersjourney.com/debvalder for all your shopping needs.

  39. Deb says

    WOW you are in Arizona. Have you ever heard of Fun Stampers Journey???? I just love this company. I will miss all my SU friends but I needed a change and a catalog that I could buy everything from! :0) It was the right time for me to leave! Thank you for leaving a comment and please do stop by often. I know you are going to love what I have in store for you! If you have any questions, please let me know. deb http://www.funstampersjourney.com/debvalder for all your shopping needs.

  42. Barb E says

    Deb, I follow your blog religiously! I am soooo happy to hear your news!! I have recently joined a FSJ club in my area and have been VERY happy. I love the stamp/die sets they have and their accessories are different from the usual – my favorite so far are the sequins! Being the company is so new – it has been somewhat difficult to find bloggers and project ideas on line. I cannot tell you how happy I am that I will have you to inspire me and I wish you the best of luck! Will we continue to receive your posts via e- mail as before? Thank you!! Barb

  43. Gerri K says

    Deb,
    I just saw that you are leaving Stampin’ Up. I am a demonstrator and I’m so sorry to see you leave. You have taught me so much through your videos. I wish you the very best with your new endeavor. I’m looking forward to seeing your new creations and will of course continue to follow your blog. Thank you for sharing.

  44. Deb says

    Thank you Barb!!!!! Isn’t this the best thing ever!!!! I’m glad you belong to a club and can see the product being used in person but the next best thing is social media….post cards and projects from FSJ and we will get the word out there! Thank you and enjoy the journey! Thank you. If you have any questions, let me know. deb http://www.funstampersjourney.com/debvalder for all your shopping needs.

  46. Diann Benafield says

    Congratulations Deb on your new adventure. I have been a SU Demo for about 1 1/2 yrs and you have been the greatest inspiration to me during this time. I love all of your techniques and ideas. To those who say they can’t follow you anymore because you aren’t a SU Demo my reply is “Good Grief”! Open your minds people. There is nothing wrong with sharing good ideas! I look forward to seeing more of your new product and how to use it. I am very interested in learning more about your new product lines and wish you the very best in your new adventure.

  47. Deb says

    Thank you Diann you are so sweet and so correct!!!! Stamping supplies play nicely together no matter who makes them. Stamping should be for those that love to craft and have a good time! That would be me. Thank you for continuing to follow me, I love my new job and I love the support that I’m receiving. If you have any questions, let me know. deb http://www.funstampersjourney.com/debvalder for all your shopping needs.

  48. Tarina says

    This is a huge jump for you!! I love your blog and can only believe that no matter what product you use, you put your cleaver spin on it. I am quite curious as to why you have such a diversion to the photopolymer stamps though. I have used them for years (another company though) and absolutely LOVE them. Best of luck to you – keep doing what you do with that fun loving up-beat personality!

  49. Deb says

    Thank you so much Tarina. You are so sweet and your lovely comment was welcomed with open arms! I love my new company and they are all Red Rubber! I don’t use Photopolymer because of what they are made of, if you are still curious, you can ask for a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS Sheet) from SU, they have to give that to you. They say theirs are different from other Photopolymer so maybe the ones you use are not this bad. If you have any questions, let me know. deb http://www.funstampersjourney.com/debvalder for all your shopping needs.

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