I guess that I can thank my maternal grandmother for the gene that evokes the urge to create. Like her, I can't just 'sit'. If I am sitting, most of the time I have something in hand...be it a knitting project (that's been started and re-started too many times to count) or a crafty magazine. Simply put, I L-O-V-E makin' stuff.
I was the Editor of my High School yearbook in 1989; back before computers were
around to aid in creating a page layout. Even then, I loved the concept of placing a photo (here), putting a title (there) and a cute little clip art (about here). So when I was introduced to 'scrapbooking' in 1997, it was like getting re-acquainted with an old friend...the rest (as they say) is history...I've been puttering with paper, adhesive and scissors ever since!
In 2002, after the birth of my daughter, I wanted to start a scrapbook club to help supplement my crafting hobby. The Life Preservers Scrapbook Club was soon up and running...and running and running. By 2008, it was running so much that I seldom had the time to be crafty...or even the desire to be crafty. Couple that with the start of a part-time job and I made the hefty decision to sell out rather than close its doors completely. Since then, I've been happily snipping paper and designing one-of-a-kind creations to sell at Etsy. My style varies from one end of the spectrum to the other. Some days I feel like getting grungy and wearing glitter rather than eye shadow; other days I want precision with a side of neat and crisp.
I've always wanted to do the Design Team or Creative Team 'thing', so I figured that 2011
would be as good a time as any to give it a go. I'm enjoying the journey :)
CURRENT, PREVIOUS & GUEST DESIGN TEAMS
January 2016
- "DIY Valentine Class" Instructor- Big Picture Classes (Online Courses/Shopping)
- Guest Designer- The Rubber Cafe (Stamp Manufacturer/Kit Club)
- Design Team Member- Carta Bella Paper (Manufacturer)
- Instructor (by Invitation)- Big Picture Classes (Online Courses)
- Design Team Member (by Invitation)- Bella Blvd-Illustrated Faith (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member (by Invitation)- Petaloo (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member (by Invitation)- Echo Park Paper (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member- Simple Stories (Manufacturer)
- Cardmaker Design Team Member (by Invitation)- Scraptastic (Kit) Club
- Card & Altered Design Team Member (by Invitation)- Basic Grey (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member (by Invitation)- Top Dog Dies
- Guest Cards Designer (by Invitation)- Jillibean Soup (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member (by Invitation)- Miss Kate Cuttables (Online Shopping)
- Altered Girl Design Team Member- Chickaniddy Crafts (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member- Xyron (Manufacturer)
- Guest Cards Designer (by Invitation)- Basic Grey (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member: Doodlebug Design (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member: Simple Stories (Manufacturer)
- Creative Team Member: Pink Paislee (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member: Top Dog Dies of AccuCut (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member- Cards & Altered Art: Bella Blvd (Manufacturer)
- Prima Ribbonista Team Member: May Arts Ribbon (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member (by Invitation): Authentique Paper (Manufacturer)
- Guest Design Team Member (by Invitation): Petaloo International (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member (by Invitation): Little Yellow Bicycle Biker (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member (by Invitation): McGill, Inc. (Manufacturer)
- Guest Design Team Member (by Invitation): Little Yellow Bicycle (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member: Doodlebug Design (Manufacturer)
- Creative Team Member (by Invitation): Pink Paislee (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member (by Invitation): Curtsey Boutique (Etsy Shop & Blog)
- Design Team Member: Cards & Altered Projects: Bella Blvd. (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member (by Invitation): The Paper Bakery Kits
- Guest Design Team Member (by Invitation): Pro 21 Crafts (Online Shopping)
- Design Team Member: Unity Stamp Company (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member (by Invitation): Authentique Paper (Manufacturer)
Design Team Member: Simple Stories (Manufacturer)
March 2012
- Guest Instructor (by Invitation): Miss Arts Papercrafting School (Online Tutorial Site)
- Guest Design Team Member (by Invitation): Kraft Outlet (Manufacturer) & Little Yellow Bicycle (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member: Imaginisce (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member: Vintage Street Market (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member: EAD Designs (Manufacturer-CLOSED)
- Creative Team Member: I Heart {Ippity} (Blog featuring Unity Stamps)
- Guest Design Team Member: Little Yellow Bicycle (Manufacturer)
- Design Team Member: My Scrapbook Nook (On-line Kit Club/Store/Forum)
- Creative Team Member: Your Scrapbook Stash (On-line Store/Gallery)
- Creative Team Member: I Heart {Ippity} (Blog featuring Unity Stamps)
- Creative Team Member: Paper Issues (Blog)
- Guest Designer: Back Porch Memories Kit Club
- Guest Designer: Life Preservers Scrapbook Club (closed)
- Designer/Owner: Life Preservers Scrapbook Club (closed)
PUBLICATIONS:
Paper Haus Magazine (Fall & Winter 2012; Spring, Summer, Fall Winter 2013)
Scrapbooking & Beyond Magazine (December 2012)
Scrapbook Trends (January 2013)
Create: Stamping (February 2013)
Simply Handmade: Let's Party (March 2013)
Create: Embellish (May 2013)
Cards (June 2013)
Cards (July 2013) Bridal Shower & Wedding Cards
Create: Mini Albums (July 2013)
Create: Mini Albums (September 2013)
Cards (September 2013)
Scrapbook Trends: Halloween (October 2013)
Scrapbook & Cards Today: Fall 2013 and Winter 2013
Scrapbook & Cards Today: Crop & Create Delivered Winter Kit- Four Designed Cards
PageMaps Card University: March 2014 Card Designer
CardMaps 4: Cover Card and 6 Designed Cards
PageMaps University: 2 Layouts August 2014
Scrapbook & Cards Today: Fall 2014 Card Cafe Designer
Crop & Create Delivered: Winter 2014 Card Designer
Scrapbook & Cards/Page Maps: 2015 Planner Layout
PageMaps University: 4 Cards March 2015
PageMaps University: "Gift Card & Money Holders 101" Four Cards October 2015
Scrapbook & Cards Today: Winter 2015 Issue
