When we first discussed starting a company blog, there were several objectives we had in mind. Besides being a gathering place where our customers could get the latest news on tutorials, product updates and inspiration, we wanted to have a way to showcase our customers and their talents.
Starting today, and on the first of each month hereafter, we’ll be doing just that – our new feature, CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT! Along with being featured on our blog, each Customer in the Spotlight will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate (good for rubber stamps only) to be used at Rubbernecker Stamp Company.
We are so pleased to announce that our first customer to be featured is Michelle Adams a/k/a shellapoo on Splitcoaststampers. We asked Michelle to tell us a little about herself, and this is what she said:
I just turned 32 and I have been married to my wonderfully supportive husband, Bruce, for almost 12 years. We live in Southern Illinois with our Boston Terrier, Buddy. I have Multiple Sclerosis, and I have been blessed with my parents living with us since my diagnosis in 2003. Prior to my MS, I had a career in the Mortgage industry and was a needlecrafter in my spare time. After I was diagnosed, and especially after I left the corporate world, I longed for a creative outlet but could no longer do my needlework due to my MS symptoms. I started stamping in 2005 after falling in love with the House Mouse collection of images. I taught myself how to stamp, just trial and error, with stamping magazines and books. I discovered Stampin' Up in 2006 and my stamping horizons increased exponentially, and in 2007 I found Splitcoaststampers and I have grown even more. My stamping style is simple. I enjoy trying techniques, but tend to stick with several favorites, including Embossing Resist and Paper Piecing. Being at home all of the time, I manage to finish quite a few cards. Needing a place to send them, I found several organizations to volunteer for that allow me to send my cards to cancer patients. This opportunity has been such a blessing and has made my stamping time even more rewarding. Rubbernecker Stamp Company is one of my absolute favorite companies to shop with, especially on Tuesdays ;0), and I look forward to many years of stamping fun with their images!
We also asked Michelle to send us photos of some of her favorite cards, and we had a very hard time picking which ones we wanted to showcase. Below are a few of our favorites. However, we encourage everyone to visit her Splitcoaststampers Gallery for more inspiration!
Michelle's Banana Split for Anne
Michelle's Sending You Smiles
We hope you enjoy looking at Michelle's fabulous work, as much as we have!
