Splitcoaststampers
Michelle Giraud - Flaxychick
Westport, NY
So, what does one do after closing a successful specialty clothing store? Flaxy Fashionista Michelle wasn't given much time to ponder it . . . 'cuz we snagged her lickety split!  » more
Linda Duke - Linda D
Tulare, CA
Originally a Certified Decorative Painter, Linda was introduced to rubber stamps 14 years ago. It immediately became her favorite artistic medium! » more
Michelle Woerner - sf9erfan
Portland
A happy confluence of Craigslist, Ebay and the San Fran 49ers gives us...Michelle Woerner! » more
Joan Ervin - joan ervin
Temple
Splitcoast is saving Joan from cooking many a supper (it's the least we could do)... » more
Jodi Collins - kharmagirl
Long Island, NY
Happy as a tole painter, Jodi didn’t really want to “get back into stamping at all” she told her Mother, who had drug her off to a home party . . . Several hundred dollars later . . .  » more
Laura Fredrickson - scrapnextras
Red Deer, Alberta, CANADA
With never any previous interest in crafts whatsoever, a brief scrapbooking segment on HGTV lured Laura into stamping and paper crafting! » more
Krystie Lee Hersch - Krystie Lee
Bellevue, WA
It was one artistic disaster after another, no matter what she tried . . . until she discovered rubber stamping! » more
Betty Wright - gbedwright
Battleboro, NC
She may not be a songbird, but, the girl can STAMP! » more
Jerri Jimenez - Jerri Kay
Tampa, FL
She embroiders, does cross stitch, gardens, AND STAMPS! And, with a delightful sense of humor, to boot! » more
Christine Okken - ChristineCreations
Alberta, CANADA
After 3 years of lurking (and depriving us all of her tremendous talent), she finally "came out" by uploading her creations. Whew! Thank goodness she finally did, eh?! » more
Sherrie Siemens - BC Sherrie
Abbotsford, BC
A busy SAHM of two, Sherrie has two distinct passions: she's a mean latte-maker, AND, a mean art-stamper! » more
Tosh Leyendekker - Stamps4funinCA
Dinuba, CA
"But, I was just doin' a favor for a friend..." she said, as she walked into her first rubber stamp home party » more
Rose Ann Reynolds - CuttersCallous
Pinckney, MI
Rose Ann is a little tongue-in-cheek about the origins of her Splitcoast userid, but, it makes no never mind when you see what she can do with those "millions" of stamps! » more
Cindy Haffner - cindy_haffner
Semans, Canada
After "collecting" stamps and supplies for a year, Cindy decided it was time to actually stamp something, and began participating in the Splitcoast Challenges . . .  » more
Amy Rohl - Rohla
Ellsworth, WI
Originally inspired by the needlecraft of the great women in her life, Amy landed into "instant gratification heaven" six years ago at a rubber stamping party . . .  » more
Emily Gunnell - WaterPixie
Corona, CA
Art-stamping and card-making easily became Emily's most favorite, when she found her *happy place* by exploring all the joy and fun this hobby holds! » more
Michelle Zindorf - Zindorf
West Alexandria
This successful landscape and still life artist finds the ease and quickness of art stamping every bit as gratifying as her pastel work! » more
Laurie Schmidlin - Lauraly
Dillon
When she's not busy home-schooling her four children, or assisting her husband with the management of their Montana cattle ranch, Laurie finds that stamping is the perfect way to re-energize! » more
Angie Zublionis - Duckwaddlequack
Knightdale, NC
Initially interested in scrapbooking, this early childhood educator discovered that stamping really gave her somethin' to quack about! » more
Tracy Harp - LodiChick
Ransomville, NY
Despite her creative and crafty mother, Tracy merely dabbled in various crafts, but, never really became interested . . . until a friend drug her off to one of those "obligatory" stamp parties . . .  » more
Kittie Caracciolo - Kittie747
Apopka, FL
Completely self-trained, Kittie is single-handedly bringing the somewhat forgotten art of scenic stamping back into the foreground with fresh appeal, and a great eye for detail! » more
Natasha Trupp - Tashers
Winnipeg, Canada
Despite the technical aspects of her chosen degree, recent college graduate Natasha claims it is every bit as creative as art-stamping . . .  » more
Susan Roberts - Rainy
Sammamish, WA
Susan always took a spectator's approach to crafts-that is, until the day she was invited to make rubber stamped cards at a home party . . . » more
Broni Holcombe - Waterchild12
Chester, SC
Broni says that water is essential to keeping her happy, but, when she has a "stamp in the hand", she sure makes the rest of us happy . . . » more
Holly McMillen - Toy
Orchard Park, NY
About 5 years ago, Holly began stamping as "therapy" . . . Then she discovered Splitcoast . . . She's now a bonafide Challenge Junkie! » more
Candy Williams - Cwilliams
Lake Mary, FL
It was love at first sight when Candy, a nail technician by day, was given a hand-stamped card by one of her clients . . .  » more
Yvette Ashe - Yvette
Ashland, KY
She's worn many hats, from veterinary technician, and librarian, to legal secretary, but, when Yvette donned the hat of SU! demonstrator back in 2002, she'd found the perfect fit . . .  » more
Kelly Lunceford - Atomicbutterfly
Clearfield, UT
A former art major at the University of UT, Kelly originally found the embossing effects she achieved with a stove burner to be "unappealing" . . . Thank goodness she now has a proper embossing gun! » more
Sharon Johnson - Notimetostamp
Baraga, MI
It started with skepticism, then led to enjoyment, and eventually, full-blown passion for this stamper who sometimes thinks she needs to change her SCS UserID! » more
Lauren Meader - Mytime
Pittsfield, NH
Believe it or not, Lauren's addiction to stamping began with a gift certificate to a craft store with absolutely no clue what to redeem it for . . . » more
Taylor VanBruggen - Tayloredexpressions
Pasadena, CA
Age 6 found Taylor scooping up her interior decorator mother's leftover scraps, and selling her handmade goodies! In college, she discovered paper and subsequently stamping . . .  » more
Sherry Cheever - BadSherry
Jeffersonville, IN
Sherry had purchased stamps and tinkered a bit in the past, but it wasn't until she stumbled onto the Splitcoast Challenges that she truly became a rubbah fun-addict . . .  » more
Lisa Strahl - Mona Lisa
British Columbia
Lisa grew up on a farm in Canada, and loves horses and fishing. Two previous SCS design team members inspired her to follow her creative spirit . . .  » more
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Meg Shumaker - WAXYO
Oswego, Illinois
Ask Meg about the combination of toaster oven + embossing powder. Don't try this at home! » more
Jody Morrow - texasjodylynn
El Paso, Texas
When she finally joined the Dirt Pile, many of you said "Well, it's about time!" » more
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Chantel Tenney - Chantel
Torrance, California
As a parent of small children, Chantel has grown to love that very special part of each day: nap time! » more
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Jen del Muro - genie1314
Saginaw
Jen's username here on Splitcoast is actually pretty indicative of what happens when she stamps: Magic! » more
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Melanie Muenchinger - melmel
Austin, TX
Melanie discovered the path to stamping enlightment and endless possibilities when she started experimenting with "out of the box" ideas . . .  » more
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Sue Keller - jsbrooketrout
Bucks County, PA
Until she discovered scrapbooking and stamping, Sue never thought she had a creative bone in her body. It's pretty clear now that she was wrong. » more
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Ronda Reynolds - daydreamer
Vancouver, WA
Ronda is a prime example of what we all know to be true: Resistance is futile. She tried--tried hard . . . but in the end, stamps won the battle! » more
Jenn Balcer - jbalcer
Schertz, TX
With a full time job, a family, and overseeing so much of the daily activity here on Splitcoast, it's amazing Jenn finds any time to stamp, but when she does, you can bet it's something wondermous! » more
Beate Johns - Beate
Niceville, FL
Thank goodness that handsome Air Force man brought Beate from Germany to the USA and SCS! Her service and dedication to the SCS Project and Technique Tutorials is invaluable! » more
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Lila Holgate - lholgate
Kuna, ID
As Lila will tell you, stampin' is good therapy! The family that stamps together, stays together, and in the case of Lila's wonderful sense of humor, laughs together! » more
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Lana Lepinski - LunarLana
Brooklyn, WI
Although Lana began stamping to have something for herself, she is renowned for her generosity in giving a piece of herself with every stamped card and gift she bestows . . .  » more
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Debbie Fisher - debbiedee
Comstock, NE
An avid stamper and scrapper for years, Debbie's attention to detail in design work is inspired greatly by her family and their ever-active farm life . . .  » more
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Beverly Moeller - sos
Burlington, KY
After 15 years in public relations, Beverly decided to stay home full time with her three children. Along with a love of reading and music, stamping became crucial to her sanity! » more
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Marcia Howell - Suthnheart
Sugar Hill, Georgia
A desire to connect with fellow stampers brought Marcia to SCS, and as she chatted a bit here, and uploaded a bit there . . . well, the girl from Sugar Hill was a sweeeeet stamper! » more
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Janine Tinklenberg - JanTInk
Redford, MI
Is the pen mightier than the stamp? Well, in the case of Janine, she wields both with equal talent and wit . . . The Tearing Edge Saga AND her stamping keep folks comin' back for more! » more
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Debbie Olson - debbiedesigns
Norway, MI
When she discovered the creative yet easy gratification art stamping provided, Debbie transitioned from painter to art stamper in the blink of an eye! » more
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Cambria Turnbow - Cambria
North Bend, OR
The day can be long for a mother of 4 active children, but, when the lights go down, Cambria loves to slip away for some well-deserved creative time, and most especially with a good friend! » more
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Caroline Stender - Carolina
Michigan
Caroline's joy of brightening someone's day when she was a floral designer, enables her to do precisely the same with her lovingly stamped creations . . .  » more
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Michelle Wooderson - MICHELLE WOODERSON
Kansas
Waaaaaay out in the sticks, lives Michelle, who stamps not just the card, but, also the gift, the gift wrap, the tag . . . It's not just a card, it's the *total* package! » more
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Lisa Johnson - Lisa Lisa
Bellingham, WA
Lisa's interest in a vast array of arts eventually led her to art stamping. Now a free-lance concept artist, you'll find her designs regularly gracing the pages of many paper crafting publications! » more
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Leslie Miller - leslierich
Southern Oregon
An avid gardner and photographer, Leslie resisted stamping. Until, that is, she wanted to stamp a sentiment on her photo note cards . . . one thing then led to another . . .  » more
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Cindy Lyles - starlitstudio
Flemington
With 3 children and a webstore to run, you'd think that it would be enough that Cindy is a gifted stamper and jewelry designer, but she has yet one more hidden talent . . .  » more
Valerie Stangle - 11Valerie11
Santee, CA
The creative gene pool in Valerie's family runs very strong: Val + stamps = perfect fit!  » more
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Michelle Laycock - Michelle Laycock
Caledonia, WI
Developer of the very first stamping blog in history, Michelle probably didn't realize at the time, the blogging phenomenon she would later be held responsible for launching! » more
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Juliet Popovic - Darttella
Bay View, WI
A painter/sculptor/mosaic artist, Juliet's stamp collection started out small enough, and then grew into one that soon dominated the dining room . . .  » more
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Leigh O'Brien - leigh obrien
Crystal Lake, IL
A self-proclaimed "supply-a-holic", no matter the challenge, recipient, or occasion, you name it, Leigh has a life-time supply of stuff that could be used on it! » more
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Heather Nichols - pinefeather
St. Cloud, MN
A tackle box of stamps and supplies launched Heather's stamping career when she was just 12 years old, leading to the study of graphic design in college, and a love of all paper-related arts! » more
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Kim Van De Riet - Kim Van De Riet
Montana
The mother of 2 boys, and a host of animals, this country girl found her artistic niche when she was introduced over 9 years ago to RUBBER stamps, not postage stamps . . .  » more
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Paula Bloom - prbloom
Dallas, Texas
Paula's love of crafts was nurtured at an early age by her parents, and led to her interest in stamping as an adult! She enjoys a successful card-making business and does free-lance design work. » more
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Lindsey Botkin - jacksonbelle
Sandy, Utah
When she's not hangin' out with famous country western singers, Lindsey keeps busy with her young family and a newly launched web store specializing in papers and other fun embellishments. » more
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Cecilia Ross - princessink
Roseland, New Jersey
It all started for Cecilia at age 7, with the gift of holiday stamps from her mother, a self-taught artist. From there, it grew and grew . . .  » more
Michele Boyer - Shel9999
Virginia
Don't let Michele's soft-spoken and gentle nature deceive you! Underneath it all, is a master-mind who's paper engineering skills will blow your mind! » more
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Pam Hooten - iris
Greers Ferry, Arkansas
Like many, Pam explored a variety crafts, but once she discovered stamping, she tossed that pot-holder loom over her shoulder and never looked back! Good thing for us here at SCS! » more
Sharon Harnist - StamperSharon
Grand Prairie
A stamper of only 3 years, Sharon's work rivals that of any 20 year veteran stamper; take a wild guess at what she did for 24 years prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom to her two daughters! » more
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Carla Murphy - cardsbycarla
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Her work days may be crazy and hectic, but, on the weekends, Carla allows herself to relax and find inspiration for her cards in the little somethings she has spied. . .  » more
Anna Wight - SweetMissDaisy
Texas
What can't she do? Skilled in art stamping design and beautiful photography, Anna now also does illustration work for a well-known rubber stamp company. » more
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Trudee Sauer - Trudee
Asheville, NC
Trudee works from home full-time in an office that's also her stamp room. Now, that girl knows how to maximize a coffee break! » more
Linda Bullard - labullard
Troy
Linda has trained and shown AKC champions, and also been a long-time horseman. Fortunately for us she's also found time for more humanly pursuits! » more
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Julia Stainton - Julia S
London, Ontario
Julia created the Ways to Use It design challenge on SCS and credits all the weekly challenges with helping her grow as a stamper. » more
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Diane Zechman - cookiestamper
Northeastern Pennsylvania
How do you get a name like cookiestamper? Why, you collect cookie stamps of course! Diane has a larger collection than she cares to admit... » more
Julie Ebersole - juliehrr
Whidbey Island, Washington
One of the original "Dirty Girls" before assuming leadership of the SCS Design team, Julie claims that a day spent in the "rubbah room", is a good day indeed! » more
Jami Sibley - jami
Southern California
She's a Stampin' Up! demo, an SCS "lifer" and moderator, and now a Dirty Dozen member. Where else can one woman go? » more
Jeanne Streiff - jeanne s
Texas
In a little over a year, Jeanne progressed from "fairly new stamper" to SCS Design Team Member. Guess how she did it! » more