My name is Erica and I live in Southern California with my husband, 3 year old son and a crazy pug named Rascal. I’ve been playing with paper for just over 10 years, longer if you count the deco scissors and sticker sneeze in High School!
One product I can’t live without - patterned paper! I collect it.
When are you most creative and why? Usually when I’m with my friends. I need to feed off their creativity. I end up talking more than I should so I don’t always get stuff done.
Other hobbies besides scrapbooking: I am a hockey fan. I live and breathe the sport. I follow the LA Kings but I have ‘other’ teams. I love to read. I bought a Nook last year.
Describe your style: I don’t really have a style. I like to play around with new techniques and paper lines I’ve never tried before.
Do you have a craft room, closet or corner? Right now, I am in between rooms. I’m moving out of a room and into a corner. I’m happier because of it!
Are you messy or organized: I am the messy one! When I get going, I’ve got piles everywhere. I don’t get a lot of time to spend creating so I hate wasting it with cleanup!
3 Random Things About Me:
1. I am probably the pickiest eater you’ll ever meet. I like my sandwiches dry. Meat, cheese and bread.
2. I need at least one bite of chocolate a day.
3. My closet looks like a uniform factory. I wear jeans and t-shirts only. I wear navy, blue or grey shirts (there are a few brown ones in there too!). I own at least 3 in each color. I *just* bought my first colored shirt in 2011 - a yellow sweater from Old Navy. I refuse to wear or own anything pink.
Hi! My name is Alyssa McGrew, and I am a Stay-At-Home mom in Indiana. My children are 3 and 5, and they keep my very busy, but I try to make time in every day to scrap. My day doesn’t feel complete without paper crafting of some kind.
I started scrapping shortly after my daughter was born, because she provided such a wealth of gorgeous photos, and I felt I should do something with them. My very first projects were Mother’s Day albums of my daughter and step daughter for my mom and mom-in-law. I still can’t believe I was brave enough to start with gift albums!
My style is varied, and I love everything from flowery to funky. Having both a boy and a girl challenges me to get out to the ruts and mix things up on a regular basis.
Contests Won/Publications I have been published many times in Scrap n’ Art. One of my goals for 2010 is to be published in another publication, so I am going to have to start submitting to make that happen!
One product you can't live without... Patterned paper!
When are you most creative and why? Whenever my kids are away or sleeping. I have to make the most of those moments!
Other hobbies besides scrapping... Cooking and reading. I enjoy trying new recipes, and I always have my nose in a book for 30 minutes or so before turning out the lights at night.
Describe your style... My style is hard to describe. I like everything from funky to flowery, and the style is a particular project is usually inspired by the products I am working with.
Messy or organized scrapper? Organized! I HATE it when I can’t find something, and I always clean up after every layout, and every night.
3 random things about you...
I love coffee, and I sneak in a Starbucks run whenever possible.
I can’t scrap in a messy house, I have to clean first (although my children are working to help me get over that).
I ALWAYS have my toenails painted, but I never paint my fingernails.
My name is Jennie McGarvey and I'm a stay at home mom to 3 boys aged 9.5, 8 and 3.5. I'm also a very part-time photographer which I enjoy very much. I live in Southern California and have for the past 5 years though I'm originally from Iowa.
Contests/Publications
I am lucky to have 5 pages being published so far this year. I have three in Scrapbook Trends (July 2011 and 2 in November 2011), 1 in Creating Keepsakes (October 2011) and 1 in the Scrapbook Trends idea book Create:Families (October 2011) So far I haven't been entering many contests but it's on my to do list. (HA HA)
One product you can't live without
I would have to say that patterned paper is my most happy possession in terms of scrapping and it's my go to item. But, I also use a lot of kraft cardstock, mist, and shipping tags.
When are you most creative and why?
I do most of my scrapping during the day. I'm NOT a night owl, after about 6pm I'm ALL DONE. The kids know that I'm out of commission and this is true for about everything.
Describe your style:
I think that my style is pretty simple and fairly linear. It's not overly embellished or shabby, but I don't know if that has a name.
Do you have a craft corner, room or closet?
I am very, very fortunate and have an entire room devoted to my craft. We bought this house partly based on the built in office with the massive amount of storage in this room!
Is your spot messy or clean?
My spot is messy, but not because of me! It's also my 3 year olds favorite place to play and he's constantly making a mess!!
3 random things about you
1. I was once a flight attendant for a while.
2. I'm very honest
3. In 8 years (1998-2006) I lived in 5 states. (IA, KY, OH, NJ and CA)
I'll be married 20 years on the 22nd of this month! DH is super-supportive of my hobby :) Together we have three kids: Tyler-17, Zach-13 and Sydnee-9. I work part-time (nights) as a labor & delivery nurse. The main aspect of my job is assisting with c-sections...I love my job! When I'm not working, I enjoy all kinds of crafts, knitting, baking, reading and a little TV watching. My boys are very active in sports, so that keeps us busy as well (and I'm ready for my Friday Night football!!!) Sydnee does tap, ballet and jazz and just performed in her fifth recital.
Contests/Publications
Can you believe that I've just very recently entertained the idea of trying out for Design Teams or trying to get published...so, not much!
One product you can't live without
Fabri-Tac...I spaz when I open the last bottle, so I try to keep a 'several bottle' stash on hand
When are you most creative and why?
It varies...totally depends on what type of mood I'm in. I try to set the mood by playing different genres on Pandora. One day I maybe in the "Glenn Miller or Ink Spots" mood and the next it maybe "80's Big Hair" band. I liken creativity (or the lack of) to a writer having writer's block...you know when to push away and try it again for another day; crafting is like that for me. I know when I'm going to be creative or if I need to bypass the craftroom for a good book ;)
Describe your style :
That varies too! I draw inspiration from either the photos or the paper that I'm using. Some days I Iove getting everything inked up, grungy and shabby. Other days, I want clean lines and order. I really love both styles :)
Do you have a craft corner, room or closet?
We have the biggest laundry room on the planet. The people who built our house, literally built the room around the biggest deep freezer on the planet. So, I'm in the laundry room. DH built shelves and a desk that spans about 12 feet of wall. It's nice and quiet and has tons of storage, so it fits the bill!
Is your spot messy or clean?
I try to keep it as clean as possible. I'm a messy crafter, but before I start another project I put everything back into its place, then start all over again... it's the way I work best!
3 random things about you
I have all of the Andy Griffith shows on DVD
My favorite all-time #1 song is Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
I learned to drive a 5-speed before an automatic
I'm Kristin and I recently relocated to the "big city" of Portland, OR. No kids for me yet, but I do have one nephew who I love like my own (and I have three giant albums of him to prove it). When I'm not losing hours of my life to Pinterest, I'm probably craft shopping, napping, or dreaming of renovating my very own vintage camper trailer. I have always trended towards the nostalgic, and my photographs and scrapbooks are my most treasured possessions. I'm so thankful to have found a hobby that I'm truly passionate about, and am looking forward to creating here at Your Scrapbook Stash!
Contests/Publications
I've been published at Scrap Street.
Admittedly--I haven't ever submitted my layouts for publication, but I
have set a goal to do so.
One product you can't live without
It's hard to name just one, but I'd probably have to to say patterned
paper. I'm a total paper hoarder, and I love to flip through all the
sheets until I find the perfect combination.
When are you most creative and why?
Definitely at night. I'm a night owl, so the later the better. Give
me a trough of Diet Pepsi, good tunes and some brand new supplies and
I'm in scrappy heaven.
Describe your style
My style has evolved quite a bit over the years. My pages are kind of
like an eclectic carnival... lots of color with little bits of whimsy
and hand stitching tossed in.
Do you have a craft corner, room or closet?
I refer to my space as my "craft cave", but most people would call it a
room. I occupy half of our semi finished basement, which thanks to
Portland weather, floods regularly.
Is your spot messy or clean?
My craft space is the only room I enjoy cleaning, yet it's messy 97%
of the time.
3 random things about you
I wish my closet only contained outfits from the Mad Men set.
I have several irrational fears. Portable toilets, banana slugs and
owning 78 cats to name a few.
As a kid, I dreamed of being DJ Tanner on Full House.
Hello! My name is Jessy Christopher. I am a 30-year-old preschool teacher & scrapbook ethuasist in Malaysia. Married to my sweetheart, Eric aka Mr.Handsome for almost 6 years now & we are proud owners of 2 fur-kids. I have been scrapping since end of 2007. I started off with digital & hybrid scrapbooking and finally ventured into paper scrapbooking in the early of 2008. What I love the most about scrapbooking is the freedom to express myself. There are no boundaries, I can do whatever I want on my layout. I enjoy doing cards, layouts & also altered projects too. I love to try out different techniques & style. A BIG fan of patterned paper (love to do fussy cutting), also love mist & paint. I am very fortunate to be designing for Donna Salazar Designs, My Scrapbook Nook, Scrappin Studio & Your Scrapbook Stash. My creations have been featured in local newspaper, various manufacturers websites & also scrapbook magazines ie; Creating Keepsakes, Paper Crafts & Scrapbook Trends, CARDS & online magazines as well. Thank you YSS for this special honor for having me to be part of your awesome team! Looking forward to challenging myself as well as inspiring you.
Contests/Publications
Altered Tin "Tin of Delights" - Scrapbooking.com Magazine, February 2009
Altered Sushi Tray "Macy" - Ready Set Create Magazine, March 2009
Digital Layout "Friends" - The Star Newspaper, April 2009
Digital Showcase Layout "That's My Girl" - Scrapbook Trends Magazine, August 2009
Winner of Top Reader Page "Marriage Bliss" - Creating Keepsakes Magazine, October 2009
Thinking of You (card) - Scrapbook Trends "Cards", March 2010
Happiness Fabric (card) - Scrapbook Trends "Cards", March 2010
True Sisters (mini album) - Scrapbook Trends Mini Album Idea Book 2010
Friendship In Making (mini album) - Scrapbook Trends Mini Album Idea Book 2010
Furry Friends (layout) - Creating Keepsakes, May/June 2010
Things I Adore (mini album) - Scrapbook Trends Mini Album Idea Book 2011
Our Sweet Memories (mini album) - Scrapbook Trends Mini Album Idea Book 2011
'Twas The Night Before Christmas (card) - Paper Crafts Vol. 9, 2011
Upcoming Pubs:
I Love You On (layout) - Scrapbook Trends Create (My Fav Stamp) : Stamping 2011
Girly (layout) - Scrapbook Trends Create (Masking): Stamping 2011
Feb 14, 2011 (mini album) - Scrapbook Trends Create: Mini Albums (Summer/Fall)
My Girl (layout) - Scrapbook Trends Create : Families - Girls (Sept 2011)
Shabby Season Of Joy (card)- Paper Crafts, Holiday Cards & More: Volume 6
Happy B'day To Me (layout) - Scrapbook Trends Oct 2011
Our Cute Cat (layout) - Scrapbook Trends Oct 2011
Contest:
Project Scrap-a-way : Week 5 Challenge Winner (January 2008)
Project Scrap-a-way : Week 7 Challenge Winner (February 2008)
Winner of {Create} 3 Photos Challenge - March 2009
Winner of {Create} - Paint Challenge - December 2009
Winner of Sketch Challenge Design Dollies - May 2010
Winner of Smidapaper May Color Challenge - May 2011
One product you can't live without
Cutterbee scissors
When are you most creative and why?
Prob in the evening because of what I see and get inspired during the day.
Describe your style
love to try out different techniques & enjoy playing with the different medium. I am a BIG fan of patterned paper (love to do fussy cutting), also love mist & paint. In my layout, you'll mostly see balance, 3D, clustering, fussy cutting, blings & colorful choices.
Do you have a craft corner, room or closet?
A craft room
Is your spot messy or clean?
A little bit of both every now & then *wink*
3 random things about you
a) I have a thing for British accent. Think Hugh Grant, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Sean Connery and Rupert Everett. The voice and that accent... I just melt.
b) Although I may look strict & tough at work, but I am such a cry baby whenever sappy scenes in movies come out or simply by watching Oprah! I just cry like I know those characters personally and as if I'm somehow involved with what's happening.
c) I am mixed-parentage of Chinese, Indonesian & Dutch but we have never taught to speak dutch & indonesian - only English, Bahasa Malaysia & Cantonese.
Hi there! My name is Yvonne! :) And I live on a tiny island in Asia called Singapore.
I love to make stuff, especially using unexpected "found" stuff around my house (or someone else's!) *Winks* Old vintage photos. Cute kawaii things. Pretty trinkets. I love them all! :) I scrap the everyday stuff, make pretty stuff to give away and laugh at myself a lot. I'm a challenge blog junkie and try my best to play along whenever I can...it is a great way to get photos scrapped and make new friends!
Contests/Publications
I've been published in a Memory Makers book, PaperCrafts Magazine, Scrap N Art, Scrapbook News and Review and Scrapbooking.com. I've won various online challenges and contests. Full list can be found here.
One product you can't live without
Mists.
When are you most creative and why?
Sundays. It's the one day a week that I set aside for crafting so I have to be focused and get my projects done.
Describe your style
My style is eclectic at best but really a mishmash of whatever tickles my fancy at that point in time! I love to experiment with mediums and play with textures but my projects always involves some form of upcycling and loads of colour! :)
Do you have a craft corner, room or closet?
I scrap in my bedroom and have a small nook outside my bedroom where I store my supplies.
Is your spot messy or clean?
Clean.
3 random things about you
I am a sucker for romantic movies.
I get cranky when I'm hungry.
I read a lot of books, magazines and blogs.
3 other scrappers/crafters that you admire. Please link to their blog.
