I'm excited to introduce you to eP's amazing design team! These ladies are some of the best in the industry and I'm thrilled that they're a part of the eclectic Paperie design team. Please take a minute to read through their bios and visit their blogs...you're sure to be inspired!
I've done crafty bits and pieces all my life (often in the service of my mother's dollshouse hobby), but have only been papercrafting seriously since the beginning of this year, and it has become an absolute obsession. I no longer have any choice in the matter... I have to craft! I love stamps and inks, distressing, altering and almost anything vintage. I'm endlessly excited by the process of creating or transforming something with ink, paint, paste, paper, and some messy creativity.
I'm Annette Green. Although I'm a northern girl in my heart (was born and raised to the age of 10 in Michigan and spend time vacationing in New England) I have long been a Floridian. When we first moved to Florida, my father started work as a graphic designer for Walt Disney World, and as a result my brother and I were lucky enough to go to Disney for free any time, any day. I grew up with a crafty mom and an artistic dad and was blessed with both talents from an early age.
I attended the University of South Florida in Tampa earning a degree in Mass Communications where I learned the business side of advertising, then as soon as I began working for my father's advertising agency, it became quickly apparent that I loved the artistic side of advertising much more. That was back in the day of T-squares, rapidograph pens, Xacto blades and paste-up. Then I talked my dad into getting an Apple computer and my life began as a graphic designer.
After 15 years of graphic design and freelance, getting married and having our daughter, I discovered the art of scrapbooking and card making. Eventually I became a Close To My Heart consultant, and still am after 6 1/2 years. Along with my CTMH workshops, I also teach mixed media classes utilizing many companies products such as Graphic 45, Tim Holtz, and much more. I love vintage grunge with a feminine twist. It's my passion!
Today, I live in the beautiful Suntree community of Melbourne, Florida with my 15 year-old daughter (another budding artist) my husband of 20 years (a Kennedy Space Center engineer) and our sweet but very shy Sheltie named Suki.
I live in a tiny town in mid-western Ontario, Canada with my awesome and hilarious husband, Steve, and my crazy cat, Molly. Crafting and creating art have always been a huge part of my life since I was a little girl. I've always loved paper, ink, paint and colour...lots and lots of colour. I immersed myself in scrapbooking and stamping a few years ago and became obsessed with it once I started swapping at Splitcoast Stampers. The more involved I became with the blogosphere, the more I learned from all of the talented and generous bloggers who are so willing to share their ideas, knowledge, and friendship. They gave me the know-how and courage to try new techniques and products. That's how I was bitten by the mixed media, altered objects, and art journaling bugs. I love the process of playing, creating, and experimenting and of sharing that journey with others. I am so honoured and excited to be a part of the eP team, an incredible group of talented people from whom I've already learned so much.
I’m a mother to 2 beautiful daughters, and a Nana to 3 young grandsons and an adorable granddaughter. I live in beautiful South Carolina where I’m an accountant by day for a major beverage distributor. I spend as much of my non-working time as possible in the paper-crafting world…either creating or sharing and learning online. I started stamping in 2005 and was honored with being chosen as a member of the Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen design team a short 2 years later. Coloring is my passion, and Copic markers are my “weapon” of choice. When I’m not crafting (or online!), you can find me playing with the grandchildren, kayaking, swimming or planning my next trip to the beach!
Donna-Marie Cecere - Online Class Coordinator
I have spent my entire life being
"crafty"! My first scrapbook was when I was a Girl Scout and took a
trip to Washington DC (sometime during the Ice Age LOL). With all of this
creative energy I decided to choose a career in design. I chose Fashion Design and
graduated from Massachusetts College of Art with a BFA. I owned and operated
Donna-Marie's Bridal Designs in Boston for several years. The decision to close
it and pursue teaching was a much needed change. I wanted to be a part of my
daughter’s life on a more full time basis. I have been teaching art and design
for the past 14 years (both high school and college) and could not be any
happier! I recently received my Master’s Degree from Lesley University in
Fashion Design which further solidified my love for teaching design.
I have been an avid paper crafter for many years and love sharing and learning with the rest of my fellow "addicts"!! From personal experiences I have learned that “Art” is a journey into ones soul. Each one of our artistic endeavors makes a statement about who we are… How do you want to communicate to your fellow neighbor, what do you want to say?
Erin Smetak
Hi there! My name is Erin Smetak! I am from Pittsburgh, PA. I have a son and two daughters who keep me pretty busy! I have been stamping and scrapbooking for 10 years. I have come a long way from those first cards and my honeymoon scrapbook album. I absolutely love trying new products and mediums and am not afraid to experiment! That's half the fun!
I have been on 2 design teams and have been a guest designer for a third co. several years in a row. I thoroughly enjoy being part of a team and love the excitement in sharing new products w/ everyone! I am honored and so excited to be a part of the eclectic Paperie team! I look forward to sharing some crafty fun w/ you alongside the other eP designers who are just amazing!
Hi there! My name is Erin Smetak! I am from Pittsburgh, PA. I have a son and two daughters who keep me pretty busy! I have been stamping and scrapbooking for 10 years. I have come a long way from those first cards and my honeymoon scrapbook album. I absolutely love trying new products and mediums and am not afraid to experiment! That's half the fun!
I have been on 2 design teams and have been a guest designer for a third co. several years in a row. I thoroughly enjoy being part of a team and love the excitement in sharing new products w/ everyone! I am honored and so excited to be a part of the eclectic Paperie team! I look forward to sharing some crafty fun w/ you alongside the other eP designers who are just amazing!
Julie Masse - Design Team Coordinator
I live in the beautiful state of Maine (aka Vacationland, at least two months out of the year anyway!) but I grew up in upstate New York. I am a SAHM of five young children (ages 10 and under), Emma, Anna, Ethan, Aaron, and Own and am married to a chemist, which means I have no idea what he does! LOL! We live in our dream home, an old New England farmhouse. There are always projects to be done but I wouldn't trade this old house for anything! I started stamping after my first daughter was born. A good friend helped me design her first birthday invitations and once I made those I was hooked! What started as a small corner card table in my room has grown into half my room and a much bigger workspace! Not only have I become addicated to stamping (and patterend paper, and bling, and ribbon, and dies, and...and...and...) but I am truly blessed to have met some of the finest people through stamping. Stampers are creative, generous, fun, and just wonderful people! I am also co-owner of a fun stamping event business, Stamping Around - maybe I'll get ot meet you at one! I'm thrilled to work with my wonderful friend Kim and the rest of the eclectic Paperie team! Thank you for allowing me to share my creative pursuits with you!
A good friend introduced to me to scrapbooking back in 1999, and
I’ve not stopped playing with paper since. I lean toward mixed media and
usually have inky or painty hands. I love stamping, art journaling, painting,
3D and altered arts, and yes… still love scrapping. I’m all about
texture, dimension, and layers, and I usually have several projects in the
works at once.
A native New Yorker, I live about an hour north of New York City
with my very supportive husband, Michael, and our teen and ‘tween sons, Adam
and Sam. I spend as much time as I can
in my studio and enjoy participating in several online groups dedicated to
paper arts.
I’ve been published in several print magazines and am a regular
columnist for Unruly Paper Arts. I blog
regularly and treasure all the friendships I’ve made with paper artists
throughout the world.
It’s my pleasure to join the eclectic Paperie Design Team!
Mary-Ann Maldonado - eKit Coordinator
Hi, I’m Mary-Ann Maldonado from Methuen Mass. I was born and raised in Maine but have lived all over the United States because of my now retired husband, Randy. We have a beautiful boy, Roman and one heck of a sexy dog named Flo and her chew toy, Milford, our cat. I have been scrappin since 2000. Wow, 12 years!!! I do travel with a kit company called The Button Farm and I blog and design for Farmhouse Paper Company. Teaching locally at my favorite stores is tons of fun too. I enjoy 12x12 layouts, cards and making mini albums. I love anything to do with paper, buttons, and twine. I am very organized which helps with my hoarding tendencies! I am pretty excited to be joining the eP team and look forward to creating. I hope to inspire you!
Hi, my name is Michaela Harper, however I go by Micki. I am married to Chriss, who is my biggest supporter, mother to a wonderful daughter, Rachelle and awesome Son-In-Law, Kyle. I am blessed with three beautiful granddaughters; Emma, Gracy and Abby, who share my love of crafting.
Growing up in Germany, I was surrounded by all things crafty however I’ve only been paper crafting since 2006. I am not a ‘natural’ and am my own worst enemy. For me paper crafting has become a form of therapy and I am a firm believer that anyone can do anything – with practice. I enjoy being pushed outside my comfort zone and will try anything, any medium or craft and in the process share my experiences – good and bad in hopes of encouraging someone who is new to this art and maybe intimidated. I am very blessed to have met so very many wonderful people in the paper craft community, many who I now consider friends and am absolutely thrilled to continue this awesome journey with this wonderful team.
I live in southern Indiana with my husband of 34 years, Mr. Stodgy. We have two adult daughters, 3 Shih Tzus, and are soon-to-be first time grandparents. I can’t remember a time that I’ve not been interested in crafts. There wasn’t a time when I was growing up that I didn’t have a crayon or paint brush in my hands. Growing up coloring, paint-by-numbers and weaving potholders were all favorite past-times and I learned to knit, embroider and cross-stitch at an early age. While in high school my passion for art grew and eventually went on to study art in college. During my summer breaks, I earned my college spending money by painting and selling pen and ink/watercolor drawings of the drivers and cars at our local stock car track. I was introduced to rubber stamping in 1998 but it wasn’t until my girls were a little older that I began to take it seriously. I began making shadow boxes for friends with counted cross-stitch quotes, but soon realized that stamping the quotes would be more interesting, and from there . . . well, let’s just say I was hooked! I found Splitcoaststampers, signed up as a Stampin’ UP! Demonstrator, started making cards and holding stamp club. I’ve been a member of a number of Design Teams, including Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen, Rubbernecker Stamp Company, Lizzie Anne Designs, My Favorite Things, Just For Fun Rubber Stamps, and a member of the original E-Team. I’m currently a member of the Spellbinders™ Paper Arts Blog Team and teach mixed media/altered art classes.
Hi everyone, I’m Antonia but more usually known as Toni. I’m a wife to Graeme and mother of two grown up boys. I live in the West Midlands, in the UK and work as a part time teacher of visually impaired children. I also teach pottery in a primary school. Ever since I can remember, I’ve had some kind of creative hobby whether it’s sewing and knitting, painting or ceramics. I just love learning new skills, hence my blog name of ‘Artistic Craft Dabbler’. Paper crafts have now become my passion, and when not teaching, I can usually be found in my attic room dabbling with ink, paint, glue and whatever else comes to hand. I’m a big fan of the vintage-grunge style, so get through lots of distress ink! I’ve been blogging regularly for just over a year now and I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the eP team. This is my first design team post and I hope to make the most of this opportunity to learn and be inspired by the rest of this fantastically creative team.
Hi everyone! My name is Tracy Easson and I am soooo excited to
be joining Kim and the team at eclectic Paperie . I live in Bonnie Scotland with my husband Alex,our two boys Rory
and Kane and in a house full of men I needed some girls-our 2 mad hairy dogs
Rosie and Storm.
When I am not at work or tootling away on my allotment growing
veg, you will find me in my shed getting messy with paints, ink, glue
papers.... and loving every sweet second creating something that comes from the
heart from cards,layouts,mini books,altered art to Journal pages using a
variety of mediums and revelling in the multi coloured hands I end up
with! I can not imagine my life without some form of crafting ,it`s
what makes me..ME . . .crafty, mad, happy, giggly!
I am so lucky to be part of the design teams for Scrapbook
Magazine, My Thoughts Exactly Stamps and Susan K Weckesser Inc. creating
alongside some amazing talented ladies.
I am sooo looking forward to sharing my creativity with you all
and hope you will join me for the ride!
2 comments:
So Happy to see some familiar faces... "Hello Ladies!"
congrats butterfly and the other ladies, Look forward to seeing what you create now I have found your blog.
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