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Designer Spotlight: Staci Taylor

This week's designer in the spotlight is Staci Taylor!

Q: What is your favorite Fancy Pants product? 
A: This is a tough once since I am truly in love with all things Fancy! I think I first fell in love with Fancy Pants because of their felt, though, as it was so unique and so fun! 

Q: How long have you been scrapbooking?
A: I've been scrapping for five years now, ever since I was pregnant with my son. Wow, that feels like so long ago!

Q: If someone was to walk into your scrap room/area right now, what would they find?
A: Well, they'd have to clear a pathway to get to my scrapdesk, lol. Being organized is definitely not one of my strengths, and it shows in my scraproom! My husband always gives me a hard time about its constant state of disaster, but since the room is all mine, I tell him that he's not allowed to complain ;-)

 

Q: What do you listen to or watch while scrapbooking?
A: I usually keep Pandora Radio on on my PC so that I can choose whatever stations of music I'm in the mood for.

Q: What time of day do you usually scrapbook and where?
A: I'm definitely a late night scrapper as I only get to scrap after the kids go to bed. I almost always scrap in my scraproom.

Q: What type of camera do you use? 
A: I use my Canon Rebel, which is my third baby. My hubby gave it to me for the holidays 3 years ago, and it is the best gift he's ever given me!

Q: What are some other hobbies you enjoy?
A: I've been into crocheting since I was a kid, but it's taken a backseat to scrapping over the last few years!

Thanks Staci!

Come back again tomorrow for our Product Spotlight, for more great ideas using some of our newest product!

Designer Spotlight: Ronda Palazzari

This week we introduce you to Ronda Palazzari, another one of our talented designers.

Q: What is your favorite Fancy Pants product?
A: Okay, in totally “Ronda” cheesy fashion, I love the variety of Fancy Pants products. It is hard to narrow it down to just one. I am a girl who likes change. But if you want me to narrow it down: the BAG-O-TAGS. Next might be Celebrate line or Ball trim.

Q: What is your favorite technique?
A: I am a technique-y kind of girl so I use lots of techniques. Right now my favorite technique might be sewing on a page, hand cutting paper and painting.

Q: How long have you been scrapbooking?
A: A long time … sticker sneezes, triangles in the corners, and lots of white space. 

Q: What kind of scrapper would you consider yourself to be? 
A: An artsy, lots of layers, one photo to multiple photo kind of gal.

Q: What are some goals you have for yourself, scrap-related or personal? 
A: Personal goals … speaking fluent Italian, traveling more, and to make the perfect dessert. I have to make lots of different ones to find the perfect one.

Q: Where do you find inspiration? 
A: Everywhere, a story to be told, a photograph, a home décor magazine, ads, clothing, other scrappers, colors I see.

Q: What is the most unique topic/photos that you have scrapbooked?
A: Me crying … a hard place to be, so much going on, and I happened to grab my camera, photographed it and then scrapped those emotions. I think for me that nothing is off limits. I am willing to scrap anything, especially emotions.

Q: If someone was to walk into your scrap room/area right now, what would they find?
A: A MESS. A big fat mess. Plus the most amazing shelves and table my husband built for me. I have a nice size room with lots of open shelving, too much stuff, and an awesome view of the rocky mountains.

Q: What do you listen to or watch while scrapbooking?
A: Music … lots and lots of music. Always have my tunes playing. Some of my favorites right now are Rise Against, Arcade Fire, Ingrid Michaelson, O.A.R, Muse. I have a couple different playlists that I rotate between.

Q: What time of day do you usually scrapbook and where?
A: It changes but mostly during the day while my kids are at school or at night when they go to bed. I have been known to be up late scrapping with my friends. 

Q: What type of camera do you use?
A: Canon Digital Rebel XTI with a 50mm/1.4 fixed lens.

Q: What are some other hobbies you enjoy?
A: Photography, sewing, knitting & crocheting, general crafting, and reading.

Q: Share something quirky about yourself.
A: I am obsessed with rainbow order, even my clothes are arranged in that way.

Thanks Ronda!

Come back again tomorrow for our Product Spotlight featuring a product from our new release.

Designer Spotlight: Nikki Bellish

Today, we take a little break from our sneak peeks to present to you, another one of our talented designers. Here is Nikki Bellish!

Q: What is your favorite Fancy Pants product?
A: That's tough because I love everything, but if I have to choose, I would have to say the 5X8 Notebook Journals. I love how you can tear the pages out, or use it like an album.

Q: If someone was to walk into your scrap room/area right now, what would they find?
A: They will always find scrapbook goodies everywhere, and my cup of coffee. Sometimes I'm a little messy, other times I keep very clean. The rest of time my boys will have built train tracks all throughout my work area. 

Q: What time of day do you usually scrapbook and where?
A: I usually scrapbook right after dinner, and my favorite spot to scrapbook is the kitchen counter.

Q: What type of camera do you use?
A: I am guilty of picking up whatever camera is near me at the time!  My personal camera is a Canon Rebel.

Q: What do you listen to or watch while scrapbooking?
A: I listen to whatever background noise is going on at the time, and love to use that time to also watch a movie with my family.

Thanks Nikki!

Come back tomorrow for more Sneak Peeks!!!

Designer Spotlight: Michelle Filo

Today's the day for another Designer Spotlight! And this time we have the very talented Michelle Filo!

Q: What is your favorite Fancy Pants product?
A: Oh, I love all Fancy Pants products, specially things like the felt and transparent die cuts. They are such high quality and proved to be beautiful embellishments for my pages. Collection wise, my all time favorite is About a Boy because of the bright colors, but The Daily Grind and Summer Soiree also follow that trend. Love them!

Q: What is your favorite technique?
A: I love trying new techniques, from doing something on the computer to help my scrapping or making my own stamps to finish off a page. I used to do a lot of distressing, I think it adds dimension to any project, and now I am in love with stitching and recycling. Recycling is about using up all of your supplies, from scraps to packaging. Trying to figure out how to include recycled materials in my pages is such a fun way to sparkle my creativity, I love the results.

 

Q: Where do you find inspiration?
A: My boys are my inspiration for topics and themes for scrapbooking, after all, I do want to record their lives. Photography has become a big inspiration too, a great photo that doesn't tell a specific story can still evoke and portray so much emotion. I create a lot of pages about my feelings after looking at some nice photos (especially photos of my boys).

Q: If someone was to walk into your scrap room/area right now, what would they find?
A: My scrap area is a big mess. Now that I have a room just for my scrapbooking I don't pack up anymore, so the big table behind my computer has boxes of supplies and scraps that I don't put away. I try to put away my tools to make it easier for me to find them and also because they have a proper place. But with supplies I find it easier to just leave them handy. The only problem is that I have to keep the door closed so the kids (and dog) don't play with my goodies, can you imagine?

Q: What do you listen to or watch while scrapbooking?
A: I used to loooove watching TV while scrapbooking. I used to lay everything on the floor in front of the TV and make a big mess. But hubby didn't enjoy much as he considered that time to be our time together (well, he was right). So scrapbooking is banned from the living room until further notice :)

Thanks for sharing Michelle! It's been fun getting to know you through these questions and your layout!

Designer Spotlight: Liana Suwandi

This week we learn a little more about Liana Suwandi, one of our amazing design team members!

Q: What time of day do you usually scrapbook and where?
A: Before my twins were born, it was so easy for me just do it whenever I felt like it. But now it’s really a challenge. I, sometimes use their naps or night time after the kids have gone to bed.

Q: What is your favorite Fancy Pants product? 
A: It has to be the pattern papers. As of now, I've fallen in love with the Kraft Kuts and Delight lines.

Q: Where do you find inspiration?
A: My inspiration usually come from photos, magazines and song lyrics.

Q: What is your favorite technique?
A: Without a doubt, stitching will be my number one favorite technique. I feel my layout is not complete without some stitching.

Q: If someone was to walk into your scrap room/area right now, what would they find?
A: A mess everywhere. Diapers, sippy cups, small toys, and ribbons would be on the floor. But, I tend to clean up after I finish one project. 

Liana, we're so glad you shared yourself with us!

Come back again tomorrow more inspiration, when we'll be featuring our Summer Soiree stamps.

Designer Spotlight: Kay Rogers

This week the lovely Kay Rogers is our designer in the spotlight.

Q: What is your favorite Fancy Pants product? 
A: Wow. Only one? Really? OK, the thing I love the most is the papers. The colors, the designs . . . amazing.

Q: What is your favorite technique?
A: I like to ink a lot. I love the look of sewing on a page, but the sewing machine scares me. 

Q: How long have you been scrapbooking?
A: I started Scrapbooking when my youngest was turning one, so it’s been almost 6 years now.

Q: Where do you find inspiration?
A: Everywhere. I buy all of the magazines and look at online galleries in my free time. What inspires me to create a page though is a good picture. A really good picture. That’s my starting point each and every time.

Q: If someone was to walk into your scrap room/area right now, what would they find?
A: They would find a relatively clean space. I redid our formal living room into a family room/scrapbook room last summer, and because it’s the first room you see when you walk in our house, which means I have to I keep it neat. Plus I am one of those people who has to put away everything from one project before starting another.

Q: What do you listen to or watch while scrapbooking? 
A: I am a Gilmore Girls FANATIC. I love that show, and have all seven seasons on DVD. So I usually have my little portable DVD player going on my scrap table and listen to the girls. I’m not a big music person while I scrap.

Q: What time of day do you usually scrapbook and where?
A: During the summer I scrap early morning before everyone is awake and late at night once everyone is asleep. During the school year it’s whenever I get a spare moment, mostly weekends at night. I scrap in my scrap space, but in the summer, I sometimes drag everything out onto our sun porch.

Q: What type of camera do you use?
A: I have a Canon 40D and am in love with it. I just got the 24-70L lens, and I am amazed at the clarity of my photography now.

Thanks Kay! We love getting to know you better.

Designer Spotlight: Jolene Pienaar

We're back this weekend with another Design Team Member ... Jolene Pienaar!

Q: What is your favorite Fancy Pants product? 
A: At the moment, most definitely the Kraft Kuts, just gorgeous and so much fun to play with!!

Q: What is your favorite technique?
A: I probably use distressing most often, but also love to ink and sew on a lot of my pages.

Q: How long have you been scrapbooking?
A: I started Scrapbooking when I was pregnant with my first daughter, so around 4 years ago now!

Q: Where do you find inspiration?
A: Mostly from scrappers blogs, popping into bloglines to read the latest updates is one of the first things I do in the morning, with a coffee in hand. Of course there is nothing like an actual magazine to browse through, but I do prefer spending the money on actual scrap supplies instead of magazines, so when I do buy them it is a treat for me.

Q: If someone was to walk into your scrap room/area right now, what would they find?
A: One massive big mess. Unfortunately I’m a very messy scrapper, I would rather use my few spare moments to scrap instead of clean up my space, so my table has piles of goodies on it, usually consisting of my latest shopping sprees.  I find that as soon as I pop the new goodies away in their special spots in the bookcase, that I forget about them and don’t use them.

Q: What do you listen to or watch while scrapbooking? 
A: My scrap space is in the same area as the living room, so I always have a TV on, it might be on the kids channel while my oldest daughter watches her favourite shows, or on a show that I can watch on and off while I scrap, but mostly it is just on for the noise which I like having around me.

Q: What time of day do you usually scrapbook and where?
A: Before my little Lily was born 3 weeks ago, I was lucky enough to find some time during the day to scrap. My eldest daughter loves scrapping with me and has claimed the one side of the dining room table as her space where she adores making cards and layouts.    ut at the moment, with my life filled with a newborn baby, I mostly only get to fiddle at nights when hubby is around to help out with her, or over weekends.

Q: What type of camera do you use?
A: Photography is another passion of mine and I’m lucky to have a gorgeous Nikon D70 SLR Camera. 

Thanks Jolene! And congrats on the new little one!

Designer Spotlight: Greta Hammond

Yay! It's time for another Designer Spotlight! And look who we have this week ... it's Greta Hammond!

Q: How long have you been scrapbooking?
A: I started scrapbooking about 8 years ago after my son was born.

Q: Where do you find inspiration?
A: I typically find inspiration in my photos and the story I want to tell. However, I'm not against being pulled in a direction after spying a great new product! Also, I am often renewed by a new product line or a great new color palette seen online, in a store or in a magazine. Inspiration can certainly hit at any time!

Q: If someone was to walk into your scrap room/area right now, what would they find?
A: Oh my ... they would find a BIG mess. As much as I long to be organized, I am a very messy scrapper and tend to pull lots of product out while making a page. Unfortunately, I am not as keen on putting away all that product when I am done!

Q: What do you listen to or watch while scrapbooking?
A: I catch up on t.v. shows while scrapbooking. I normally don't have the patience to just sit and watch t.v. but having it on while scrapbooking works out perfectly.

LAYOUT TIPS: I traced a page from the Half Bracket Mixed Media Book onto orange pattern paper and cut it out to make the background for the three photos.

Q: What time of day do you usually scrapbook and where?
A: I don't really have a set time when I scrapbook but I often find the peace and quiet after my kids have gone to bed to be the perfect time for me to create. I have my own room so I can close the door steal away a few hours when the house is quiet.

Q: What type of camera do you use?
A: Canon 30D

Q: What are some other hobbies you enjoy?
A: I love to read. That quiet scrapbooking time after the kids have gone to bed often competes with the pull of a good book!

We hope you've enjoyed this spotlight on Greta! And we hope you come back again tomorrow for some great ideas for using our Mixed Media Books!

Designer Spotlight: Denine Zelinski

Welcome back everyone. Are you ready to meet another one of our awesome design team members? We invite you get to know Denine Zelinski.

Q: How long have you been scrapbooking?
A: I have been scrapbooking for almost 9 years since the birth of my son, Ryan.

Q: What kind of scrapper would you consider yourself to be?
A: I consider myself to be a linear scrapper. I love lines. I also love to add little details to my pages. 
 
Q: What is your favorite Fancy Pants product?
A: My favorite Fancy Pants product has to be the patterned papers. I just love the designs and bright colors. A close second would be buttons ... they always seem to make their way onto my pages.

Q: What time of day do you usually scrapbook and where?
A: I usually scrapbook on weekends only. I work full time as a teacher, so my time is limited. It could sometimes be an all day thing on Sundays!

Q: Where do you find inspiration?
A: I find most of my inspiration from my photos. I almost always start my pages with pictures. The rest just seems to come together all on its own!

Thanks Denine!

Come back again tomorrow for more inspiration with our weekly Product Spotlight. Oh, and don't forget to enter our Fancy Friday Challenge!!!

Designer Spotlight: Cindy Tobey

It's time to get to know another one of our great design team members! This week we learn all about Cindy Tobey!

Q: What is your favorite Fancy Pants product?
A: Honestly, I have many favorites, but one of my newest favs are the Mixed Media Books. I love the variety of page shapes and materials. They're incredibly versatile.  
 
Q: What is your favorite technique?
A: Machine stitching. Painting is a close 2nd.

 

Q: How long have you been scrapbooking?
A: Over 11 years.
 
Q: What are some goals you have for yourself, scrap-related or personal?
A: I'd love to write more scrapbook articles, and an idea book. Outside of scrapbooking, I'd love to illustrate children's books.  
 
Q: What is the most unique topic/photos that you have scrapbooked?
A: I created a layout about my children's "bird legs."  

 

Q: If someone was to walk into your scrap room/area right now, what would they find?
A: A mess. I just finished a layout and I need to clean up.
 
Q: What time of day do you usually scrapbook and where?
A: It varies. I scrapbook when my kids are in school but I do at night sometimes too and my late night scrapping seems to be the most productive. Of course, the next day after staying up late...not so productive. :)
 
Q: What type of camera do you use?
A: Canon Rebel XTi
 
Q: What are some other hobbies you enjoy?
A: Knitting, quilting, drawing, painting.
 
Q: Share something quirky about yourself.
A: Once spring hits I start shaking out my clothes before putting them on. I grew up in the woods and I learned quickly that bugs love to hide in clothing. I'm not a fan of bugs...especially if they are crawling on me!  

Thanks Cindy! Everyone be sure to come back again tomorrow for some more great ideas with our Product Spotlight.