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 and I'm thankful that for now life is here in this place. 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 in high school 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. Doodlebug, Echo Park, Carta Bella, K&Co, WeR Memory Keepers, Simple Stories, Graphic 45, Stampin Up, I could go on. I do find I gravitate towards the Echo Park and former Close To My Heart Supplies most. I love how it all coordinates. I was a consultant for a few years before CTMH closed it's doors. I learned a lot of new stamping techniques and enjoyed being in the know with new things coming out.
The photo to the left is of the fabulous team at CTMH.
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Things I Tend to Create
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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!