Over the past year and a half, 5 members of my Stamped With Aloha team reached their 20th year milestone as Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators. This is a HUGE accomplishment and something to be celebrated.

I looked at some old photos of them this week and I was reminded of all the joy Laura, Berd, Debbie, Karen and Linda bring into my life. We’ve shared some really fun times together!

Connecting with wonderful people is one of my favorite things about being with Stampin’ Up!

I wanted to do something special for them so I bought each one a Stampin’ Up! lunch tote and I filled it with a few fun surprises.

I also made them a Pineapple Paper Crafted Card using the pineapple from the In The Tropics Dies.

Since I love to be “matchy-matchy”, I used the colors on the lunch tote to inspire this fabulous paper crafted pineapple card.

I LOVE how this card came out. I didn’t use any ink on this card but instead combined the In The Tropics Dies and the Pierced Blooms Dies, two of my favorites. The little sparkle on this card comes from the Artistry Blooms Sequins that adorn the center of the flowers.

Did you notice the cute little bee above the word aloha?

I actually bought each of the ladies a container of the Bumblebee Trinkets and I wrapped them up with a tag that said, “Can you BEE - lieve it’s been 20 years?”

When I saw how cute the bees were, I just had to add one to the front of this card! Now the card has an extra special meaning. It is a reminder to BEE the Aloha that our world needs, probably more now than ever before.

Want to learn how to make this card? Here’s a video tutorial.

Laura and Debbie moved off the island years ago and now both live on the East Coast. I packaged their little gift and sent it as a surprise in the mail. It was fun to hear their reaction after it arrived. Although they live far away we’ve recently embraced meeting virtually which has brought us all closer together as a team!

Karen, Berd and Linda live here on Oahu, so I was able to take them out to celebrate. It was a lot of fun to share a meal with them and celebrate their milestone together.

Joining Stampin’ Up! is so much more than just getting fabulous products at a discount! You also quickly learn that you are now a member of a very loving, supportive creative community where you make friends who become family.

Congratulations Laura, Berd, Debbie, Karen and Linda on your 20th anniversary milestone. I am truly grateful for each and every one of you! May you continue to use your creative gifts and talents to make a difference as you spread aloha one stamp at a time.

With love and blessings,

Cindy

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