I live in the Pacific Northwest. I don't believe there is any place I'd rather be. Between the mountains, rivers, and ocean waters it really is the perfect place for me. I will always follow God where he leads. Rain and all. I tend to like the cold weather and the rain is our version of liquid sunshine!
I've been scrapbooking and crafting for over 20 years. Back before it was a thing, I was taking pictures and putting them in albums with papers and stickers. I love to transform a simple piece of paper into various fun and useful things. It's my way of finding a little peace in this crazy world. I am thankful that scrapbooking and crafting is all about you and what you love!
What Do I Use?
Everything! Really, I have stuff from most companies in some way, shape or form. Creative Memories, Doodlebug, Echo Park, Carta Bella, K&Co, WeR Memory Keepers, Simple Stories, Graphic 45, Stampin Up, I could go on. I was a consultant for CTMH before they closed doors. I learned a lot of new stamping techniques. Now I am a consultant for Creative Memories. I started with them when I first started Scrapbooking for and now I end with them as a Consultant.
Things I Tend to Create
I am always looking for fun things to make out of paper. Scrapbooking is my favorite, but I enjoy making mini albums, notepads, paper holders, stationary boxes, you name it. I also knit a little, and I mean little, just squares/rectangles at the moment. I also love to work with beads. I have made pokey tools, pens, letter openers, as well as my favorite garden stakes! They look so pretty in the sunshine! I sew a very little. Making heat/cool bean bags and other little things that don't require much skill. 7th grade Home Economics class is the extent of my training. Yes, so very skilled! HAHA! I will try just about anything at home as long as it isn't messy. Messy stuff is done in someone else's studio that's for sure!