I would like to obtain positions on design teams for scrapbook store websites, kit clubs and scrapbooking manufacturers.
My Style
My style is definatly eclectic since I treat each layout individually it can range from Classic/Shabby to Fun/Trendy depending on the topic. In the last year I have been concentrating a lot on basic design & color principles. With these concepts in mind while creating; no matter what I'm doing it will help me make a visually pleasing layout. I like lots of layers & a lump page. Ribbon & buttons are my favorite embellishments. Heritage scrapbooking is quickly becoming a passion - I love working with old photos & telling those stories.
The starting point with my layouts is usually the story I want to tell. I may or may not even have photos to capture that memory. Photos are only part of a layout to me... the story is just as important so I usually have a lot of handwritten journaling on my layouts. I also let that story/photos guide me on colors & style of the layout. Every color can invoke a different emotion or bring out the best/worst in a particular photo so it's a careful choice of auditioning different colors at the beginning of the design.
I scrap all sizes of albums from 12x12 on down to 6x6. I also love to do theme mini books. They are great for gifts. I sell cards locally at small gift shops & by special order.
Techniques
I am an "experimenter". How do you know if you like something if you don't try it... right? I also enjoy playing around with techniques to improve them or make them my own. In this economy I'm trying to stretch my scrapbooking dollars; but, I still want the look of the newest products out there. I spend a lot of time trying to achieve that desired look with what I have on hand. My favorite money saver right now is the layered letters/shapes I cut with my Cricut. Perfect replacement for those Thickers we all love so much & the best thing about that is I can have them in any size, color, style I need for a particular layout.
**** Paper Published Layouts ****
"You're My Best Friend
Scrapbook Trends
December 2009
**** E-Zine Published Layouts ****
"Welcome to Our Home"
Scrapbook News & Review
July 2009
"Lookin' Good"
Scrapbook News & Review
July 2009
"Lori You're My Best Friend"
Scrap Street
April 2009
"Fishin' in the 40's"
Scrap n Art
July 2008
"The Horgan Girls"
Scrapbook News & Review
July 2008
"Unique Personalities"
Scrap n Art
July 2008
"A Model Dog"
Scrapbook News & Review
August 2008
"Flowers"
Scarlet Lime
September Newsletter
September 2008
**** Published Articles ****
Herritage Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking.com
August 2008
**** Online Spotlights ****
"Our House"
EMI Scrapbooking Blog
May 2009
"She's Just a Bird Watcher"
Basic Grey Website
March 2009
"Is Greatness a Feeling"
Paperclipper of the Month
www. paperclipping.com
October 2008
"Creative Spirit"
Memory Makers Magazine Website
Featured Page Idea Newsletter:
August 2008
****Current Design Teams ****
Everything Scrapp'n
Online Scrapbook Store
March 2009 - present
****Past Design Teams ****
Sassy Cards 'n Scraps
(went out of business)
http://www.sassycardsnscraps.com/
2008
**** Guest Design Teams ****
Scrapperie
Online Monthly Kit Club
2009
***** Classes Taught *****
Beginning Scrapbooking
LSS
2003-2004
Holiday Scrapbooking
Precious Memory Gals
Local Group
2003-2004
Heritage Scrapbooking
Local Nursing Home
2005
*** Contests ****
Tell Your Story
(Blog Writting Contest)
Two Peas in a Bucket
2nd Place
March 2009
Wausau Paper Contest
Two Peas in a Bucket
1st Place Hobbyist
July 2008
"I'll Fly Away"
**** Notable ****
Paperclipper of the Month
www. paperclipping.com
October 2008
"Is Greatness a Feeling"
Paperclipper of the Month
people.paperclipping.com
February 2009
"Celebrate the Seasons"
Spotlight Member of the Month
http://www.moments-2-remember.com/
March 15 - April 14 2009
2 Peas Top 10
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/
February 18, 2008
Garden - Heidi Swapp altered album
Heather Hearts Me
Project of the Week
http://yourmemoriesbydesign.ca/
February 2009
Savvy & Sassy Frame of the Day
http://www.savvynsassy.com/
January 2009
Moments 2 Memories
Member of the Month
March 2009
2 Peas Wausau Paper Contest
July 2008
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