If you’re thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, you’ll start with a Starter Kit filled with the products you choose.
Back when I joined, the Starter Kit came with a fixed list of items, and you could only customize the colours. But now? You get to choose anything you want that fits within the kit value—and that’s a huge improvement! It’s perfect for experienced crafters who already own some basics and for beginners who want to build the perfect starter setup.
That said, if you’re newer to stamping and paper crafting, it can feel a bit overwhelming. So here’s how I would break it down.
First, the Value
You pay $135 CAD (with no tax or shipping in most provinces*!) and you get to choose $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! products. That’s already an amazing deal!
But before you shop, think about how you want to use your kit:
- Is this a personal decision to support your crafting hobby?
- Or are you interested in sharing and possibly earning money or free products?
*These provinces charge taxes on the kit: British Columbia (7%), Manitoba (7%), and Saskatchewan (6%).
✂️ If You’re Crafting for You…
Start with what you love. Are you a scrapbooker? A birthday card maker? A seasonal crafter?
Are you a Scrapbooker?
- A kit (browse the offerings here under Memory Keeping)
- An album
- Designer Series Paper & Two-Tone Cardstock (great for layering & journaling cards)
- Party Alphabet Dies
These items give you a great foundation for memory keeping and can easily grow as your style evolves.
If your main goal is to make Birthday Cards, then check out these items.
- Simple Birthday Stamp: A big “happy birthday” stamp—perfect for quick cards
- Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes
- A couple of ink pads colours
- Birthday Fancy Kit (all inclusive kit to make 12 cards with lots of leftovers too)
If You Want to Share Stampin’ Up! With Others
A great starting place is the ✨SIP principle: Stamps, Ink, and Paper. I also add an “A” to be SIPA to represent the need for Adhesives too.
As of August 2025, the total value of the items listed below would fit into a demonstrator starter kit!
✨ Stamps
- With You In Mind Stamp Set: Includes versatile greetings and images.
- Clear Block D: To Mount your Stamps
️✨Ink
- Classic Stampin’ Spot Assortment 2: Five mini ink pads to get you started with some fun colours
- Crumb Cake Classic Ink Pad: A perfect neutral that works with everything (and gets you a sample of a large pad)
✨Paper
- Basic White Cardstock: For card bases and layers
- Fresh Freesia Cardstock: Add colour and style with extra layers.
- Basic White Envelopes: To mail your cards.
Adhesives
- Stampin’ Seal Adhesive: Your go-to double-sided tape runner for layering.
- Stampin’ Dimensionals: Pop up your layers for extra punch!
A Few Helpful Extras
- Rhinestone Basic Jewels: For a little sparkle on every card.
- Linen Thread: A simple embellishment that works with almost anything.
To add any of these suggested Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Starter Kit Items to your Card, click HERE.
Somethings to Get On your First Order
- Paper Trimmer: Essential for cutting cardstock cleanly.
- Clear Block E: A bigger block to make combining images easier
- Seal Refill: To refill your Seal
- If you are ready for another Stamp Set try this combination:
- Stamp Set: Encircled with Love and try it with the 1 7/8 Circle Punch
- Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (perfect to stamp outlines)
- Extras: Blender Pens (to colour using your inkpads)
️ Need Help Picking?
If you’re still unsure what to choose, I’d be happy to help you build the perfect Starter Kit based on your goals and style. Just send me a message to fun@stampwithjenn.com or leave a comment below.
And if you can’t fit everything you want into your Starter Kit, you’ll receive 20% off any orders you place as a demonstrator. Remember, you don’t need to have everything on day one. A Starter Kit is just that—a start.
Click here to learn more about becoming a demonstrator
