I am so glad you could join me!  I’m Leighsa Allport, Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Business Owner, Wife, and Mom.

Yes, that is me, on the left, with my fellow crafter, Katy.

I am here to teach, share, and inspire you with the wonderful world of papercraft!

Well, what would you like to know?  My life story or just from my involvement with Stampin’ Up!?  Yes, I think the later would be best.

I joined Stampin’ Up! in November of 2016, as a hobby demonstrator, to get the discount on my purchases.  I just fell in love with the quality and co-ordination of the products.  I was working full time as an Early Years Practitioner at a local pre-school.  My upline, Louise Sims, inspired me to do more and turn my hobby into a business.  I started holding weekly and monthly events and enjoyed meeting new friends.

The flexibility of being an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator allows me to run my business around my family and have time for my other interests.

In May 2020 I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and was able to put my business on hold, but continue to serve my customers, through my online shop.  I am now much better and ready to push my business forward.

Since Covid I have had to rethink my business model and have made to switch to 90% online.  I have started weekly Facebook lives, which are uploaded to my YouTube channel, which was one of my biggest fears!  My classes have changed to private parties/classes, let me know if this is something you are interested in, and I am creating and sharing on my social media.

I have a wonderful husband and we have a fabulous son, who both help me with my business by being my assistant when needed, even if it does cost me.  We have a dog, Evangeline who is a Shih Tzu.  Also in our home are 7 cats.   All of which are rescue animals, except Evangeline.

Well, I think that is enough about me.  I look forward to getting to know you and becoming Stampin’ Up! friends.