Artist Spotlight
By Amy Grendell
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when did you start scrapbooking? how were you introduced to it?
I was introduced to scrapbooking about 10 years ago (I can't believe it's been that long!!! i feel old. lol). I learned about stickers and an archival pen. That was about it back then. Shortly after I got married in 1996 I made a scrapbook for my mom of a family vacation and had such a good time with it that I would make pages every once in awhile. It wasn't until I was pregnant with my first baby that I started doing more layouts. That was 7 1/2 years ago and I haven't stopped since.
What are your sources for inspiration?
All over the place. Billboards, junk mail, commercials, magazines, target displays, graffiti, Ads, funny things my kids say, stories I want to remember and last but not least my fellow GG's.
How do you get started on projects (layouts, etc)?
I just go through my pictures until I find one that I feel I have something to say about at that moment. I look for papers and cardstock to go with the picture and mood and just kind of run with it from there.
What things do you like to communicate through your work?
That I love my family. I want them to know that when they look at pages of themselves and that there would be no doubt at that. I want them to see themselves the way I see them.
What have been your biggest achievements or greatest layouts or moments with this hobby?
definitely being a Garden Girl. I can't believe that I'm approaching my 6th year of being here. I am so lucky to still be a part of such a wonderful team of women. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I also loving being on the KI Memories team.
What kind of goals do you have with your scrapbooking?
That I keep the love I have for this hobby. I want to continue having fun and learning in growing in my style, layouts, etc. It might be fun to be able to do some product design someday.
Where do you scrap? do you attend crops or conventions?
I share my formal dining room with my husband. He has half (well, 1/3) of the room for all the computer stuff and I took over the rest with my scrapbooking stuff. I don't go to crops that often - I'd have to pack up all my stuff....not an easy thing to do. I do like to have people over for scrapbook nights though. I go to the Seattle Convention sometimes...that is fun.
Where does scrapbooking fit into your life? do you scrap in the morning, evening, late night? when do you do your greatest work?
I mainly scrapbook in the afternoon while my toddler takes his naps. Occasionally I like to stay up at night while everyone is sleeping and scrapbook.
What does your family think of your scrapbooking?
I am very lucky that they're totally supportive. My kids love to look at my books. I got my little sister into it as well. :)
Do you have a favorite product line, paper, sticker, or cardstock color?
my favorite line is KI Memories. Love the bright fun colors - they just make me happy. My favorite color is cardstock is parakeet. I LOVE it...the PERFECT green (now you're all going to go out and buy it and I won't be able to find it. lol save me a couple pieces). I also love fonts and using them on my layouts in new ways.
what do you want the peas to know about you?
I am a mom, wife, scrapbooker, photographer, friend, family, target lover, bargin shopper, TV watcher, music lover, blogger, font maker, time waster, garden girl, game lover, procrastinator, and more.
i love what I do. :) |
