Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Publications and Design Team Work

I am a dedicated and creative papercrafter who loves to create scrapbook pages, cards and altered art for my family and friends. I enjoy design team assignments and working with other energetic and inspiring artists. Please review my list of publications, design team experience, teaching history and contest wins. Links to my gallery and design blog are available on the right. Please contact me for more information. Magazine and Book Publications Scrapbooking & Beyond Spring 2011: Lego Mania (online feature), Good Dog Winter 2011: Santa Paws Crafts 'n Things February 2011: Girls Night Out (card) December 2010: Winter Chill (card), Vintage Santa ornament October 2010: Hybrid Halloween (card) August 2010: Happy Birthday (card), Cheers (card) June 2010: Alcohol Inks necklace - online newsletter feature, Your Smile (card), Te Amo (card), Thinking of You (card) November/December 2009: Christmas Cook Jar Ensemble (project, article, photo credit) December 2008: Oak Leaf (card), Reindeer Prance (card), Snow Tree (card), Rejoice (card), Joy to the World (card) June 2008: Two Hearts (card) April 2008: Thoughts of You (card) Creative Concepts "Stamping, Stationery & Scrapbooking" (Hobby Lobby) October 2010: Warmest Wishes (card) July 2010: Putt Putt April 2010: Just Us January 2010: Frosty (card), Sending All My Love (card), Let It Snow (card), Bingo Love (card), Happily Ever After (card), Make a Wish, Snowflakes October 2009: Fruitcake Birdhouse, Tree Tag, Halloween, Autumn Splendor, Give Thanks (card), Merry (card) July 2009: Float, Salty Air, First Day, Hope, All American Boy, Destination Italy, Oh Happy Day, Pool Party (card) April 2009: Happy Mother's Day (card), Signs of Spring (card), Cherished Baby (card), Together (card), Wedding Wishes (card) January 2009: Winter Cheer (card), Let It Snow (card), 5th Avenue Birthday (card), Love You (card) October 2008: Boo (altered bag), Happy Holly Days (card) July 2008: Military Thank You (card) April 2008: I Do Love You (card), He is Risen (card) January 2008: Forever (card), Brrr (card) October 2007: Star Ornament

Just Cards! April 2011: Thinking of You (card) January 2011: Catch the Waves (card) July 2010: Missing You (card), Escape (card), Just Chicken In (card), Party (card) April 2010: Love Circles (card) January 2010: Aloha (card) October 2009: Scalloped Thank You (card) July 2009: Bon Voyage September 2008: Lucky, Good Luck, Thank You So Very Much, With Loving Thoughts June 2008: 2 Cool, Thoughts of You, Journey, Howdy, Flower Power Friend, Thank You Tags, Thank You So Very Much January 2008: Enchanted Dream


Scrap & Stamp Arts March 2010: Welcome (card) July 2009: Palm Tree (card), Are We There Yet? (card) November 2007: I Love You a Latte (card), Magical Evening (card)


Bind It All Around the World - Zutter Idea Book March 2009: My Mane Man (mini album) *COVER ART


Scrapbook Trends June 2008: Time


Cards June 2008: Greatest Dad August 2008: Blessings


Paper Trends April/May 2008: Button Baby Ensemble (card and keepsake box)


Scrapbook Dimensions June 2008: 3 (hybrid layout), Reader Gallery feature in Vol. 2 Issue 2


Scrapbook Trends Wedding Idea Book January 2008: To Have and To Hold (card)


Giftmaker December 2007: Eternal Calendar


The Rubber Stamper Nov/Dec 2007: Stampourri Potting Tables *COVER ART Sept/Oct 2007: Halloween House


Ezine Publications


A Day in the Arts February 20, 2009: Friends (card)


102 Baby Scrapbooking Ideas e-Book Spring 2008: Watch Me Grow


PageMaps.com March 2009: Lucky You (card) February 2007: My Love, Friends & Flowers (tags) December 2006: Vegas, Baby October 2006: Cards For a Cure (Breast Cancer Awareness cards)


ScrappinTrends.com May/June 2007: Home (altered frame) March/April 2007: GROW (letters), There's No Place Like Home (altered birdhouse)


Scrapstreet.com June 2009: Wedding Thank You (card) July 2008: America the Beautiful (card) June 2008: Dad (card) May 2008: Mom (card) March 2008: Happy Spring (card) February 2008: Doggone Cute, From My Heart To Yours (card), Hugs & Kisses (card) January 2008: Follow Your Hear (card), Dream Big (card), Stitched Black & White (card), Savor the Day (card) December 2007: Flocked Tree (card), Snow (card) November 2007 - Gratitude (card), So Thankful (card) October 2007 - Happy Haunting (card) September 2007: Hi (card), Back 2 School (lunch pail) August 2007: Button Flower (card), Little Explorer July 2007: Picnic Antvitation (card), Wet, Birds in Paradise (birdhouse) June 2007: Life of Love (card), It's Your Day (card) May 2007 - I Can Tie April 2007 - Serene (altered canvas), Happy Easter (card) March 2007 - The {Things} You Say (cover finalist), Impress Me (altered bottle), Pot O'Gold (card) January 2007 - Christmas Glow (cover finalist) December 2006 - NOEL (letters), Christmas Memories (mini album)


Ready Set Create.com Oct/Nov 2007: Once Upon a Time, Kickin' Back, Delight, Where the Heart Is (altered letters) Aug/Sept 2007: School Days (card), Create (paint can), Anniversary (card) June/July 2007: Best Buds, Thanks for Being There (card), Dad (card), My Father (card) April/May 2007: Feel Better Soon (card), Thanks So Much (card), Fishers, Indiana Memories (accordian album & box) February/March 2007: Animal Print Letters, Thanks (Valentine), Black and White and Read All Over (Valentine Mini Album),Valentine Take Out Carton, Irish Blessing (card) December 2006: Christmas Recipe Tin, JOY (letters), Crazy in Love (card), 1st Day of K


Catalogs and Manufacturer Galleries


Basic Grey online gallery March 2009: Peacock Congrats (card) February 2009: Friend to Friend (card) October 2008: Fall (card) July 2008: Spring, Spring is in Bloom June 2008: Thank You Very Much (card) March 2008: Easter (card), Fall (card), Celebrate (card), Friend (card) January 2008: Patty Cake (card) December 2007: Rejoice! (card), Apple Picking, Figgy Pudding House, Home For the Holidays (card) October 2007: Happy Birthday (card), Answered Prayer (journal) September 2007: Infuse NotebookAugust 2007 - Infuse Desk Calendar June 2007: Faith Endures (mini album)May 2007 - Star Ornament, Joy (gift bag) April 2007: Holiday Home (birdhouse), Rain March 2007: Sympathy (card), Home (layout), Family (altered sign) February 2007: Home (altered frame) January 2007: There's No Place Like Home (birdhouse)December 2006 - Dear Santa (book box) November 2006: Our Holiday Memories (mini album)


Dream Street Papers Online Gallery May 2007: Thinking of You (card), Dream Street Frame, Silly, Snips & Snails (mini album)


Bisous.Biz online Catalog (PDQ paper) October 2006 - Matthew 2006


Memory Makers online gallery October 2006 - 1st Day of K, Water Everywhere, Give Thanks, Matthew 2006, Ian Age 5


Design Team Work


Karen Foster Design Design Team Member: September 2010 - present


myStampBOX Stamp Manufacturer Design Team Member: March 2009 - present


Scrapbook Express.com Scrapbook {Express}ions Blog Team Member: April 2009-present Design Team Member: April 2008 - April 2009


Scrappin' Sports Stuff Online Store Design Team Member: November 2009 - present


Caardvarks Challenge Blog Design Team Member: January 2008 - November 2009 Guest Designer, Junk Bowl Challenge: July 2007


Di Hickman Sketch Blog Layout Sketch Team: May 2007 - May 2009 Card Sketch Team: May 2007 - May 2008


Say It With Letters Blog Design Team Member: November 2008 - October 2009 Guest Design Team Member: October 2008 Kit Design: September 2008 (FALL letters)


Banana Frog Stamp Company Guest Design Team - January 2010


ScrapbookerOnline.com Design Team Member: January - June 2008 Guest Design Team Member: July - September 2007


(Some) Assembly Required Blog Design Team Member: January 2008- December 2008 (blog closed)


BasicallyScrapbooking.com.au Design Team MemberJuly 2007 - May 2008 (site closed)


Jeans Art Dolls.com Design Team Member: November 2006 - August 2007


2Jills.com Design Team Member, Card Team: October 2007 (site closed) Guest Designer, Card Kit Club: July 2007 Guest Design Team Member: March 2007


A Page in Time.com Guest Design Team Member: October 2007


Busy Bee Scrapbooking.com Guest Design Team Member: February 2008


Contest Wins


Winner "Thoughts of You" card Caardvarks.com 10K Challenge (day 9) July 2007 Winner "July Fourth" layout ScrapbookerOnline.con Contest July 2008 Winner "Home" layout ScrapbookerOnline.com Contest March 2007 Winner "Santa Baby" layout ScrapbookChalet.com Christmas Layout Challenge January 2007 2nd place "Watch Me Grow" layout Midwest Scrapbook Association Convention September 2006 2nd place "Snow Shoveling" layout Scrapbook Corner (Indiana) February 2006 1st place "Nothing to Wear" layout Scrapbook Memories (Indiana) Fall 2005


Teaching Experience


I am available to teach a variety of papercrafting classes as a freelance instructor as private lessons or home parties.


I taught at Michael's Arts and Crafts in Castleton, Indiana from September 2005-December 2006. I taught at Scrapbook Corner in Noblesville, Indiana from September 2006-November 2008 at which time the store closed.


I have also given papercrafting presentations for the Hamilton County Homemaker's Association Holiday Event (2007) and Indiana Credit Union League Convention Lifestyle Sessions (2008).


Projects for Sale


I currently have scrapbook page kits, cards and altered items for sale at Paper Genie Designs. I am also available to design by contract.