Why I left Stampin’ Up! and What’s Next 

Jamie I had never seen you on RU-vid before. Tonight Jan. 25 I saw your face as I was looking for a crafting video to watch and stopped. Absolutely beautiful testimony. You and your family will be in my prayers. I hope your husband has recovered completely. Can't wait to watch you craft!

Finding this video two years later! I think we all need a break and need to grow! Hope after two years you’ve found your love ❤

I am part of stamping up as a hobby, just for fun! You happen to show up on my feed, I believe nothing happens by accident and I'm so very glad you did show up. Your journey parallels my journey but with different results. My husband also lost his job and my business became the sole provider for the family.... I also homeschool children in the list goes on and on. The difference was I chose to walk away from my profession and to start a different one, one that absolutely thrills me. If all these things didn't happen I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing today. We both gave up everything and went before our Lord and gave him our brokenness and exhaustion..... I'm so glad the both of us went through these things and I'm thrilled that you shared it for others to see.

Whew !Welcome back Jamie! Yes moving is super stressful✅ changing jobs super stressful ✅ self care is serious and must be a priority. We all need to just stop and BREATHE! I am glad you took time to pause. I am grateful for you. Thanks for sharing this video🙏🏻

I love Stampin Up & heard of you for the 1st time today, 1/31. You are an inspiration & seeing your video was meant for me…& I am sure many others who follow you. My husband got his heavenly wings 4/23/21 & my world has been upside down. My SU demonstrator, JOYce, helped get me through all of my drama along with family & friends & God. Creativity is contagious. It’s a new year & God will guide us. Thank you for sharing. Glad you are back! God Bless your & your family. Hugs across the miles from San Diego. -Jill

Just meeting you. I have had similar experience retiring from 41 years of nursing. Crafting is what is keeping me sane. Thank you for sharing of yourself. I'll be watching for you! You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Yay!!! You got this girl . Praise God in all things . 💜💜💜

Just happened upon this video this morning, and boy did I need to hear this. I have been worn out this week and feeling upset about it, not doing what I normally do. You, however, have reminded me to give myself grace. Let's pray for each other.

You haven’t failed. You did what you could and were successful. Sometimes we have to back up and pause. That’s it just pause. You have a great deal on your plate and were able to get through this. I applaud you and hope you take the time you need.

Thank you for sharing what you went through and how you’re still coping and how God is still seeing you through. Wow! You’ve had a LOT! I’m 65, no kids, hubs and I are semi-retired doing what we love. But with everything going on, I have, like millions of others in this country, felt the stress, the uncertainty, the changes, the adapting to changes, and even grieved with so many people that I never met…never saw in person, deal with endings and beginnings of life events that they never saw coming. I can tell you that the YT community that I am a part of, (I’m an artist, paper crafter and vintage reseller) just by watching, posting comments and sharing my own experiences or knowledge and receiving so much by what others share, has brought more comfort to me at this difficult time than I could have ever imagined. The back and forth interaction with YT channel hosts and sharing thoughts with others or to give a word of encouragement or listen to a word of encouragement or just to tell someone that you’ll pray for them…or just send up a quick prayer. It really has been and continues to be an amazing experience. I am very concerned about our country right now and pray so hard that this great divide can be resolved one day soon. I’ll finish with this one last thought.: I was listening to the news yesterday, which can be a stressful thing in itself. And the well-known saying…”the truth will set us free” came to mind. And then I thought, well Dr. King said that in one of his famous speeches. Well, he did make it more well-known, but the saying didn’t originate with him, and of course he acknowledged this too. And many well-known people have uttered those incredible words, or variations of it. But I felt sort of “duh.” Even with growing up in church, years of Sunday School…and while I’m no Bible scholar, I’m pretty good on remembering important and “famous” scriptures., but I didn’t remember the “author” of this profound scripture that has meaning and inescapable impact in every aspect of Christian faith and even secular life. So I looked it up and of course as I’m sure many already know, it came from the Bible, the New Testament, and Jesus said it! “Jesus said (to those who believed Him), “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8: 31-32 ❤️

Thank you Jamie for being transparent and for giving God the glory in your recovery. I know He is super proud of you. Just moved myself and am finding SU reps on RU-vid and hope to get back into stamping. I was a rep back in the early 2000's. Hope I can find someone as wonderful as you where I am! May God bless you with rest and healing, you and your family.

Hi Jamie, this is my first time seeing you and I must say my whole life has been a looong tragedy. I turned 71 this year and thank Abba I JUST now signed up with Stampin up. I'd love prayers as to what Father wants me to do with the rest of my life, since I finally have something to enjoy in this cruel world. Blessings to all and stay safe everyone.

Amen! Thanks for sharing your heart . SU has been a blessing to me over these last two years during the pandemic and I am so glad I found it and you. Glad your back and refocused. Blessings to you and your family.

My first visit with you and you are truly an inspiration. I just subscribed to your channel and feel blessed to have met you. Continued success and blessings to your family.

I was looking through the videos and happened upon yours! God is good and He will continue to bless you because you, in this crazy world, have spoken out for Him. I hope your husband is fine as well as your children. I have never looked at Stamping Up but because of you and how you praised our Father you better believe I gave you a thumbs up and subscribed to your channel. God go with you!

Wow, Jamie!! Just met you for the first time, and already love you! I’ve been where you are surfacing from-I know exactly how it feels!! I, too, am an over achiever, have worked so much and so hard in times past, that I fell off the cliff before I even realized the cliff was there! Your passion, your words of faith, your loving attitude, your love of things beautiful and happy, all remind me of me😳👍!! I was a full-time Executive Assistant, and worked as an independent consultant for Home Interiors and Gifts for 25+ years, had several recruits to look after, which resulted in my doing in-home shows almost every evening, running wide open from 5:30 am till 12:00 midnight and after, for years, plus serving as a Sunday School Teacher, VBS Director for our church, PTA Secretary, Homeroom Mom Chair, and taking care of my 2 daughters, husband and family!! I absolutely worked myself into a shutdown! I think that’s why I watched your video with such interest and compassion!! You were spot on with all you relayed in your video! I’m now retired, since 2012, and truly enjoying life, grandchildren, family, crafting and all the things I love! Life is so much slower now…something that is sometimes difficult for me, as I ‘thrive’ on the excitement of “too much to do, in too little time😆🙌🏻…but I make it happen!!” Guess I’ll go to Glory still looking to get in one more thing before I go!! 🤦🏼‍♀️🥰😜I look forward to following you, learning from your crafting talents, and seeing all the great things God has in store for you. The one thing I can tell you from experience, especially, once a person has been where you and I have traveled, is that with age comes wisdom…and, God WILL get our attention, one way or another!! So glad you are on the road to a great new year, and restart with your business! God is good all the time! So happy I found you this evening!! Prayers of love as you go forward!! 🤗💐💕🙏🏻✝️👍

Thank you SO MUCH! I’m a hobby demo just for the discount so I don’t have the “business” stress. Having lost our retirement home to a hurricane, we had to start over from scratch. Our new life has been very good. We are now facing a new health challenge … like you, our faith will guide us through. Bless you for sharing your challenges 💕🙏🏻💕

God bless you and your family I ‘m from México, i saw your channel I read with subtitles and what i undestood You are a daughter of God and fighter who accepts His will You giive the first place to what it has to be I signed up On your channel Again GOD BLESS YOU!!! and beautiful testimony 💖😘

I “stumbled” upon you for the first time this evening although I don’t see things as luck or “stumbling” as I am also a fellow Hoosier believer. I am a hobby demo not planning to grow a business but to maintain and keep my Stamp Clubbies learning new things and encouraging others with the cards they send. It is also a blessing to make and share pretty projects. Praying God’s blessings as you have a restart time in your life🙏

Jamie I have never seen you on RU-vid before. This morning Jan. 18 I seen you face on RU-vid and stopped and watch this video. Absolutely beautiful testimony. You and your family will be in my nightly prayers every night

Thank you so much❣️Blessings 😘

I am seeing this two years after the fact but I wanted to say how excited I get when I meet fellow believers in this business. I haven’t been in the company long and I haven’t gotten my business off the ground yet but my goal is that when I retire from my other life that I can make my love for Stampin up become a success. May the Lord continue to bless you.

Nice to meet you Jamie! You've been through a lot and way to go being able to not just talk about to your close friends and family, but to be able to post it out on the web for everyone to see and to speak so openly and positively about the Lord, amazing! Welcome back and best wishes on your comeback!!!

I’ve marvelled at all you do and how you cope. The title worried me and I’ve listened to this, you are amazing and I’m so pleased you ‘paused’ and didn’t wave goodbye…..

Yes it’s been crazy last two years! I think everyone has had crazy times!! I’m going to join and check out your creativity!!

I am so inspired by what you said. I have had a very rough two years and was seriously going to quit Stampin Up because I spend and haven’t had the time to grow my business. Money gone and no return but I think I’ll give it a go and not quit! You made me change my mind. If you can do it, I can too

Wow! What a testimony! ❤️❤️

Welcome to Indiana. I live in Fort Wayne, hope you are enjoying the snow we just got. Glad to find your channel.

I’m so glad that I found you! Yes, to all of the above and you brought tears to my eyes hitting on many things I can relate to. I just subscribed and look forward to following you. I’m a former Stampin up demonstrator and agree that these women are among the best❤️. You mam are gold. God bless you and your family. 🙏🏼

Amen Jamie! God is good all the time❣His timing is perfect for our days. You are a huge blessing...thank you!

Hi Jamie, this is the first time I've seen you on RU-vid. I was so blessed by your testimony and see what God has done in your life, it's so awesome to find a sister in Christ and fellow crafter. I'm so excited to watch your videos and see what God had in store for you. I'll add you to my prayer list and would appreciate your prayer as well. God bless you and your family! 🙏🤩

Just saw you today for the first time. Thankful the Lord brought me here during this time. I love crafting in my craftroom. Going through breast cancer right now. Trying to stay healthy. I am in the Phoenix area and Covid is rampant. My safe and happy place is my craftroom. I am retired, and just stamp for fun. Thankyou for your encouraging talk. I will be following you now. You are a blessing. Keep the faith. God is so good. Leaning on Him through this cancer stuff. ❤

Hi Jamie…..this is my first time seeing your channel. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m glad you did not give up or give in. You are right; God is good. He will always work things out for you. Sometimes we have to stop and let God take over the situation. He will guide you through the journey. Thank you for your honesty and inspiration. I look forward to seeing your crafty videos. Thanks

Thanks for sharing your testimony. It was very encouraging how works in mysterious ways in our lives. All the best in weeks ahead.. can’t wait.

Hey Jamie, this is the first video of yours that I have watched. I was really touched by your video. I to have been exhausted and going through a lot for the last few years with health, loss of income, etc. I cried listening to you and could sympathize with you. I am so glad that you know the Lord. He is amazing and he is here for us. God bless you sister you have this. Ill be praying for you. With love, Sher

Hope things have continued to improve for you. God bless 😍

Ohhhh my goodness!!! I didn't know!!!! I'm so glad that you didn't leave. I'm glad I'm still on your team!!

Thank you for pouring your heart out. You are coming back stronger than before. Prayers that life keeps getting better for your family and than your husband is completely healed.💕🤗🙏🦋

I just "happened" upon your video and it is wonderful how God is using your video to reach others that needed to hear your message. God bless you and thank you for being so transparent.

Jaime thank you for sharing your story. I stumbled on your video and just had to view till the end, it was like a gift from God. I am truly at a crossroad in my Corporate high pressured job and been struggling with walking away for months. I truly appreciated your message and how you put God at the center! Thank you again for sharing!

Thank you for sharing! Rest and recharge. You're making such large life changes. I hope nothing, but good things for you and your family.

This is the first time I've seen you on you tube. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. I too, have been going through a lot these past few months. Our son passed away in April, a couple of weeks after his funeral I had a preventative surgery on my left foot that went wrong and I ended up losing my toes and half of my foot. I am still in a rehabilitation facility, and getting better every day. I gave all my pain, anger and frustration to God. He continues to bless me daily. He has eased the pain of losing my son I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I look forward to watching your videos. I am a card maker and can't wait to go home and start making cards again. God bless.

You are not alone in that and I think that's why you are coming up in so many of ours feeds just now. Hugs follow your heart.

Just came across your video. I too am from Thousand Oaks and I just joined Stampin Up. I hope you are doing great and enjoying your new start for 2022😊

I had never seen one of your videos until today. All I can say is just WOW! 🤯 How you pulled through all of that is truly amazing. Some people believe that God blesses certain people with special individual gifts. If this is so, then in my humble opinion, your gift is the gift of strength! Best of luck to you in going forward. 🙂

I have never seen you or followed you. But I just subscribed and hit the full bell. You are a beautiful person. Thank you for sharing yourSELF with us! And yes… GOD IS GOOD ❤️

Hallelujah! Wow thanks for your transparency! As Christians if we're not careful....we are deceived by toxic notions that we are suppose to dance in the chaos...No!!! The safest and most restful place is in the will of God! Taking care of yourself..taking it slowww and submitting yourself and what you do unto the Lord--that is POWER! GOING thru the same! Found my peace! And girl! Yes! Get sleep! And I am more careful and strategic when I show up because God's will and ministry is priority! Celebrating you and what you shared!

Prayers for you. God wants our attention and will find away to bring you home to Him. Hope you love Indiana. I’m in Muncie. Bought a Happy light myself this January. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Bless you girl ! Not only are strong but also beautiful. The best to you.

Have to tell you! I was watching all my saved RU-vid videos and “stamp it Up with Jamie” kept popping up! Who is this person that I kept saving the videos! Wonderful, creative, beautiful inspiration projects! So glad I found you. Keep the faith! The struggle is impossible without the Lords help. God bless you and your family! Thanks for Your testimony!

Why is it that we have to be reminded over and over again that if we just give it to God and trust in him it will all work out in the end! We recently went through a move that was extremely difficult with so many ups and downs but I refused to ask God for anything that he didn’t think was best for me/us. My story has been a happy ending and I’m so grateful that things didn’t work out the way I wanted them to. Trusting Him in everything in your life is difficult but a must for your own well-being. God bless you and your family!

I have to say I’ve never seen you before, and I’m so glad I found you. I’m sorry your journey has been so very stressful, but I’m glad you’re back! I so agree it is all in God’s hands. God is good all the time, All the time God is good! I wish you success going forward, and I pray your road is clear now! You’re right about friends, my girls are amazing! I love them so much. Congratulations to you!❤️

Jamie, you are amazing. I always feel that when life gives you lemons, God always has something better coming for you. Have faith, and you did. I also stumbled on this by accident while looking up ideas for one of my stamp sets. I will be following you. I am basically a hobby demonstrator but always keep going. You are an inspiration to everyone whether with SU or other jobs. God Bless you and your family and know that HE usually gives you light at the end of a dark tunnel.❤️

I have not seen you before today on RU-vid. What a lovely woman you are and such strength you honestly have. Keep leaning into your faith you are "Blessed". Sharing your testimony in this way I know will help others struggling through life decisions not just those related to Stampin Up. God Bless you and your family.

Wow... you are the second person I heard that same think! Good luck on your new path.

I just was looking thu the You Tube videos and I happen to turn yours on! God will continue to bless you on your journey. I hope that your husband has recovered and that your children are fine. You have a beautiful soul and thank you for sharing your love for God. In this world to have someone come out and praise Him as you have is fabulous! God go with you.

Thank you for sharing your heart and your testimony. Looking forward to following you as you start sharing crafting videos again!

Wow amazing ! Such beautiful soul!!! Can't wait to see your previous and new videos. Take care !

Wow, you’ve been through it! We just moved here to Indiana from Idaho in March! You have a wonderful outlook, God bless you!

Thank you for your testimony. I too just found you and glad God is and was good to you. You be one of my RU-vid special ladies.

This is the first time I’ve seen you on RU-vid. Thank you for sharing .God is good .He loves you So much .

Thank you for sharing what you all have been through I just happened to come upon you God is good sometimes things are sent to try us but God give you the strength when needed to get through he is closer than a brother without him you have nothing keep walking in your faith and I will also hold you in prayer God bless you all from Northern Ireland x

You are an amazing woman. How you went through all that for that long and kept it together is amazing. God Bless

Such a sweet testimony to our God! Excited for all he will do as you go forward with him!

God Bless you Jamie! Thank you for sharing this journey! God is so good to us when we walk with Him

Love you Jamie! I‘m happy to hear your story and look forward to hug you again! 💕

Well it's February 23/ 2023! First time I've seen you. I love your soul shared message! Thank you Thank you Thank you! I am just starting card making. My Mother who is my rock, best friend and other half passed away. I am divorced from an evil monster. I have six grown kids. I have four grandchildren. Because of anaphylactic Shock that I should not have survived but By God's Hand I did. But now am disabled and can't work from nerve damage and short term memory issues. I suffer from depression! Any way my point being I understand where your coming from. God Bless You and all those like us. With sincere love I send a prayer for you and your family.

Oh My Goodness!!! What a testimony. I don't know how you shared without crying. You have been through SO MUCH!! I am a believer also. God is truly in control. I love this quote: "God is too kind to be cruel Too wise to make a mistake And too deep to understand." May God bless you more than you can imagine and if I order anything on line ,it will be from you.

I just found this today. I am one who doesn't like or buy Stampin' Up products, because of the costs. But I was looking for another video, and found YOU! I am impressed with your testimony, your strength that you do have in you, and your family ethic. Please know I understand stress and loss. I will pray, gentle prayers for you, during your season of change.

Hi Jamie, I’m new to your channel. I was looking for something to watch on card making when I was drawn to your video. I loved your testimony. I hope that your husband is doing fine. I too have been struggling with emotional stress , anxiety and depression for the two years now and getting help too from my Dr.s , I too have been praying for direction. So happy for you that that you are on a new path, you look so happy. I too will be there. Thank you for sharing. It was exactly what I needed tonight. Blessings to you and your family. I have subscribed and look forward to watching more of your videos.❤️

Wow. Ty for this I've had a rough time of it since 2015 and the last 3 yrs the worst w death of my mother, uncle, mother-in-law, father-in-law, neice, several friends...I'm surprised someday that I'm walking and talking bc I realized how depressed I am and I felt so guilty but like you I understand & realized it's OK to be a bit depressed 😔 been thru so much. I'm surrending to the Lord. Ty for this it made me realize ITS OK. Take the down time & selfcare. Im working my way back. Again thanks for the uplifting message ❤😘

Thank you for being so honest about your absence and return to the craft work that you love. It is great to hear you taking step by step with the Lord

Your story has blessed me. Thank you. I never seen you before and so glad you pop up tonight. And yes God is good all the time.

New to your channel and this is the first video I have watched. Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for the pause.

So glad you are back. I'm also a Stampin' Up demo and I think we sat at the same table during one of our last CentreStages! You are so right and I definitely feel your story will resonate with so many of us. The past two years have really thrown most of us for a loop regardless of what the details are. We've mostly all lost loved ones, been super ill ourselves, and changed jobs (or lost them), homes, etc. These are trying times for a lot of us and you being a Christian helps you immeasurably in my opinion. Lean on God and not your own understanding and for a fellow Type A person, this is tough. I lost my mobility (cannot walk!) in the last two years and you don't realize how much you need others when this is the case. However, it is this way for now for a reason and I must listen to God for my own welfare, just as you did. We all must, and we will all be blessed by doing so. Hang in there, glad you are settled once again and wish you nothing but the best in your reconnection with Stampin Up!

Thank you….I’m a SE and I needed to hear you today…

I am also a homeschool Christian mom. I am a huge creative and am blessed that God chose me to show creativity to others to bring him Glory! My prayers are with you and your family! I just found your channel. Thank you for showing your heart and struggles. A lot us struggle but unable to speak out about it. Thank you!!! ❤️

Thank you 🙏🏻 GOD is good. Everything you mentioned I went through.

Blessings to you. So glad you will continue with Stampin Up

Wonderful testimony to the grace of our great God. May He bless you abundantly now and in the future. God IS good. Pat

I’m a demo and have had to pause as well. God bless you and keep you.

Will definitely keep in touch with you, blessed I saw your video.. You take excellent care of YOU..YOU come first, then to take care of your beautiful family..you are in my prayers..🙏🤗💞

Ps. I basically tripped upon yr video looking for someone else's vid. God works in so many ways bc He meant for me to watch yr vid today. He is amazing!! 🙏💕

There are simply no words to describe the blessing you have been in my life. I truly appreciate and thank God for you.

Wow what an inspiration. Thanks for your honesty. I’m sure many have come to this point due to varying interruptions, often unpredictable. Welcome back. Hoping you come back better than ever after you regenerate and regroup. Hoping you have inspired many to keep going or pause when they need. Awesome! 😇🙏🏻💕👍😘🌺💐🌹🌸🌼🌷

Hi Jamie, I ran across you site by accident. You have made my testimony twice as strong. Your attitude is healthy after all you have gone through. I pray that all works out for you. You deserve whatever God has in store for you. I know it will be awesomeness all the way through. You are a very sweet person. Thank you for your wonderful video.

Hi I was also from California and moved to Fort Wayne. So I know exactly how you feel. Glad you are here in Indiana. Angela

God Bless you as you move forward in your journey...put God first in your life and continue following Him. 🥰

Hello, nice to meet you. Glad you have the Lord in your heart and that you are back.

My friend, how did I not know this - my friend I am so glad you were gifted back the love of Stampin' Up! you are so good at it! You shine a bright light in the world! I am so glad you're still with us - because one of these days we'll be hugging in person again. Love you sister xxx

I stumbled across you on January 31st. You are amazing. God handles all our problems. It may take a while but he always comes through. My world turned upside down 16 years ago when I was retiring, my son was getting married, and I was diagnosed with cancer. Too much on my plate. I gave it to the Lord to handle. I was a lady who had to have beds made before leaving the house. Bathrooms picked up and I better not have dishes left in the sink when I left for work. I got sick, prayed, made a promise to God if he healed me I would not be worried about dishes left in the sink and overflowing laundry basket. Fast forward, 16 years, I’m cancer free, retired, son is married and living the dream.

Jamie, thank you so much for making this video. You are not alone. I will celebrate my 20th year as a SU! demonstrator in August. I was holding monthly. technique classes (5 sections), and Stamp-a-Stacks (2 sections) each month as well. After an illness that hit me after Thanksgiving and lasted for 6 weeks, I was sapped of my energy and enthusiasm for anything. Finally, in February, I was able to start holding the Stamp-a-Stacks again. I have decided that the technique classes will have to wait. We all hit roadblocks at times, and there is no shame in taking a break to re-enervate ourselves. It is so important to keep these messages going so that others who are struggling will give themselves time to think, weigh the pros & cons, and heal.

Hi Jamie. I live in Australia but have never heard of you B4. WOW what a journey you have been on. SO much Trauma all at once certainly would have anyone crashing down. I had a breakdown so know what you are saying. Thank you Lord for helping Jamie recover and re join the world in doing what she loves. Wishing you and your family all the very very best

It is February 22, 2022. This video just popped up and I couldn't turn it away! You have a new subscriber. And followers! Thanks for your incredible testimony. You are bringing hope and encouragement to many. May you and your husband and children reap blessings as you've gone thru much. At 71, I am grateful for what the Lord has given me. My crafting brings me happiness and a little income. But my children and grandchildren bring me joy! Sending love and light from Missouri to you! Looking forward to spending time watching your videos!

Praise God! thank you for sharing your video it is very encouraging taking care of your well being is important...

I had never heard of you LOL And your video “just happened” to pop up. I thank God for this unexpected blessing. You are wonderful!!!! May God bless you and guide you on your healing journey!!!!! Prayers and hugs!!!!

I stumble across your video this morning. Thank you on several levels. New demonstrator and checking orders that I thought I had ready to go but did click a couple of boxes. Wonder if I should continue. Been talking with God on health issues because of age (81) and facing surgery. You are an inspiration and again thank you for sharing. Blessings to you and your family.

Jan 17, 2022. Just found this on RU-vid. You are a blessing. Thank you for sharing your life.

You are so right, continue trusting in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean on HIS understanding.

I had know idea who you were, what Stampin Up Is or anything about you until tonight. Be proud of your strength, your faith and your wisdom. I, too, have had crazy stress and you have encouraged me no end. Thanks so very much! Forge ahead and BREATHE!