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Creative Team Spotlight: Nicole LeBlanc

Tell us a little about yourself.
I’m a 36 year old stay-at-home mom. I’ve been married for 12 years and have an eight year old daughter, a six year old daughter and a baby boy who will be one year old in October. I was an elementary school teacher for five years, teaching first and third grade. I quit teaching after the birth of my first daughter. I hope to go back to teaching some day. In the meantime, I enjoy digital scrapbooking and photography and love that I have time to spend on these hobbies. I also spend a lot of time volunteering at my daughters' school.
How long have you been scrapping digitally?
I’ve been scrapping digitally since 2008. I got started by taking courses with Jessica Sprague and have been addicted ever since!
Were you a paper scrapper before digital? Do you still do a combination of both paper & digital/hybrid?
I was a paper scrapper before digital. My daughters' first two yearly albums are all paper. I also loved creating my own birthday invitations and baby announcements. I discovered digital scrapbooking when I was learning to use Photoshop for photo editing. Often the photoshop tutorials that I enjoyed were found on digital scrapbooking sites. I gave away all of my paper stash about a year ago and that's forced me to be 100% digital.
How would you describe your style?
That is a good question. I feel like my style is always evolving. In the past year I've experimented with every type of style out there. Recently I've attempted to create layouts that are simple and photocentric. I'm a bit OC when it comes to everything being lined up and orderly. I've also attempted to journal more too! So you will often see lots of journaling on my pages, which is hard for me. But I think it's important!What are your favorite types of kits or embellishments?
Lately, I love delicate embellishments and kits that have colors that are soft and subtle.
What is your favorite part of digital scrapbooking?
I love technology. I love learning the tips and tricks of photoshop. I feel like there is always something new to learn or perfect when it comes to digital scrapbooking. It keeps me interested and wanting to learn and create more. And of course the "undo" button is a plus!
What is your best advice for new digital scrapbookers?
Take a class, watch tutorials and find a style that is your own and go with it!
Can you share a recent favorite layout from the Two Peas gallery?
I love this page by Mindy Hanson. The design is perfectly wonderful and my eyes immediately are drawn to that wonderful photo! It's perfection!
Can you share your latest layout with us?
One of my recent favorites:
What challenge would you like to make to the community?
I love capturing the "everyday moments" with my camera. I think it's important to capture those ordinary moments that could quickly escape your memory, but that you wish you could remember. My challenge to you is to scrap a candid photo that captures the "everyday" in your home. Bring out the camera during the day when there is a lot of natural light and when you don't think anyone is looking, and snap away! And don't forget to journal about what's going on or the feelings that the photo evokes! I've included a template for you to help you get started, but it's optional for this challenge! Looking forward to seeing what you all come up with!
Find the template here.
Thank you so much, Nicole for sharing a bit of yourself with us! Be sure to take her challenge for a chance at this week's gift certificate (don't forget to check the challenge box when you upload your layout)
Thanks so much, Nicole!

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This week, we're introducing a new regular feature - One Kit : Three Ways will show you how three of our fantastic Design Team members use one of new weekly kit releases. This week, we're featuring the Chloe line of kits from Betsy Tuma. This gorgeous set of kits features a versatile blue, orange, black and white color combo with TONS of paper, alpha and embellishment options. Check out what our Creative Team did with it!
From CT Member Cathy:

From CT Member Jennifer:

From CT Member Nicole:

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Erica's Monday Challenge: September 6 - September 12
Well I have been super busy LABORING all this Labor Day weekend. Not exactly a relaxing way to spend a long weekend but I got so much accomplished that I'm still feeling pretty good about it. I know many of you don't celebrate the traditional Labor Day holiday but everyone knows a little something about working. Whether in school, at work or at home. So my challenge to you this week is to document labor. Be it a single job or the timeline that shows your progression from beginning to present. Or, go a little more indirect route - my son's birthday is today so 8 years ago on September 6th, I was laboring for real, lol. His birthday obviously doesn't always land on Labor Day but when it does, I get to joke around with him about it ;)
Can't wait to see your labor layouts - have fun!
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Happy Friday, everyone! Just wanted to pop in with the gift certificate winner from last week's challenges :)
Congratulations go out this week to jesdeamer! You'll be receiving a Two Peas gift certificate to use on anything in the store - enjoy!
And a reminder on where to find this week's challenges:
Erica's Monday Challenge: August 30 - September 6
Creative Team Spotlight: Laura O'Donnell
Designer Spotlight: Laina Lamb
Have a wonderful weekend - I'll meet you back here on Monday :)
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Designer Spotlight: Laina Lamb

Tell us a little about yourself.
I live in Bay Village, Ohio right outside of Cleveland. I live with my husband Steve, our sons; Maxwell Presley, Cooper Marley and Emmitt Cash. I am the sole female in our household. Even our dog Frank is a boy! I have been a member of TwoPeas since May 2006, when I started scrapbooking.
How long have you been creating digital designs?
I began creating Digital Die Cuts for TwoPeas in March of 2010. Digital Die Cuts can be used on the Cricut, Wishblade, Silhouette and more. My kits include PNG files that can be used by Digital Scrapbookers as well.
Do you scrapbook yourself or just design kits? Were you a paper scrapper before digital? Do you still do a combination of both paper & digital/hybrid?
I am a traditional paper scrapbooker although I find myself using my computer more and more. I am employed as a Product Developer and Graphic Designer for the craft industry so I work behind a computer all day long. When I sit down to scrapbook, I like to have a break from the computer. I love the art of making things by hand.
How would you describe your design style?
Graphic and colorful.
What are your favorite types of kits or embellishments to create?
The majority of my kits are “non” themed elements that can be used with almost anything. I like to design pieces that can be used over and over again.
What is your favorite part of digital scrapbooking?
Although I do not Digital Scrapbook, I love to look at Digital layouts. I am always inspired by the use of typography and the “layered” look of digital pages.
What is your best advice for new digital scrapbookers?
Start with a good system of organizing your kits and pieces on your computer right from the beginning.
Can you share a recent favorite layout from the Two Peas gallery
One of my favorite layouts is Ready To Ride. Many of the pieces were cut on the Cricut using my Game Night Kit.
What challenge would you like to make to the community?
Use a digital die cut in one of your projects this week. There are many free kits available right here at TwoPeas!
The winner will receive a set of my Banner Die Cuts.
So now you know a bit more about our die cutting diva Laina :)! Be sure to take her challenge - you have one week to complete it! And even if you don't have a digital die cutter, you can use the included png files in any of our digital die cut kits on a digital layout. Have fun!
Now that my kids are back in school, I will be adding many more kits to my collection. My recent favorite is my Lace Circles kit. I can see so many uses for these shapes both traditional and digital.

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