I am retired and was new to my community, having been a recent transplant.  I met a demonstrator at a craft fair, saw the catalog and started going to her classes. From there I was hooked. I had been making cards on my own, kind of hodge podge for about 5 or 6 years already.  No where near the quality of Stampin' Up!'s products! I signed up as a demonstrator about a year and a half later, in 2016.  I wanted a way to meet new people so I started having classes in my home.  I'm blessed to say that I have met some wonderful women this way.  Stampin' Up!® is a great way to meet new friends and share your passion of card making with current friends (I didn't want to say old )   If you live in the area I hope you will join us.  Check out my calendar for events!