I strive to continue my creative journey through life by designing for manufacturers, magazines, ezines and on-line stores, to publish creative books, to design for rubber stamp and paper manufacturers, to continue to have my work published, and to teach and represent companies in the media via webcasts, television and radio, at conventions and trade shows.I would love to talk with you about my artwork available for publication or about designer/instructor opportunities.
STYLES & TECHNIQUES
I enjoy experimenting with mixed media and creating unique, textured/dimensional layouts, embellishments, jewelry and home décor items.My style is diverse – vintage, modern, clean/streamlined, collage, mini books, tag books, altered art…. My motto is "Dare to be Different." I am always seeking new opportunities to share my creative abilities and work with new and exciting products.The first sets of my new line of rubber stamps premiered in July of 2006 at The Stamping Studio.com I also design hand-made scrapbook papers. For a gallery of my artwork, please visit the picturetrail link at my blog, and at: /gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=546
§CHA Summer - Projects to be displayed at Creative Charms and Kandi Corp - July, 2009
§CHA Winter - Projects displayed at Makin's Clay, Creative Charms,Kandi Corp, and Designer Green Gallery - February, 2009
§CHA Summer - Projects displayed at Makin's Clay and Preserve It Frames, and Designer Display - July, 2008
§Clearsnap Catalog - 2008
§Creative TECHniques Magazine - Spring, 2008
§CHA Winter - Projects displayed at Makin's Clay, Terra Bella Finishes, Expo International, and Creative Charms and at the Designer Fashion Display - February, 2008
§CardMaker Magazine - January, 2008
§Princess Mirah Crafts Newsletter - January, 2008
§Creative Leisure News (clnonline.com) - Designer Tablescape Display from Summer CHA - August, 2007
§ CHA Summer - Multiple Projects Displayed at Makin's Clay booth and Designer Tablescape Display - July, 2007
§My artwork can also be found online in the archives at SSReflections.com, and at The Stamping Studio, Scrappin Sports & More!, Rubber Road Adventures, StampFrancisco, Caputo’s Kits, Be Blessed Scrapbooking, Different Drummer Fx, and in various forum galleries.
§Between 2001 and 2003, I also won multiple layout and card contests sponsored by on-line stores and The Angel Company.
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Production Assistant for When Creativity Knocks Web TV - www.WhenCreativityKnocks.com - March, 2009/Ongoing
Featured Designer on two new episodes of When Creativity Knocks web TV program with Ana & Megan Araujo Filmed June, 2009 - Air Date TBA
Featured Designer for Darice, Inc. on When Creativity Knocks web TV program with Ana & Megan Araujo Air Date May, 2009 -
TheStampingStudio.com - Design Team Member – November, 2005 – February, 2007
Outrageous Daisy - Design Team Member – September, 2005 to February, 2007
SusansScrapbookShack.com - Guest Design Team Member – September, 2006
Scrapbook Answers Magazine - Runner-Up in Magazine Design Team Search – 2006
The Angel Company - Project Designer – September, 2004/May, 2005
In 2003/2004, I also Designed for Pat Huntoon’s Scrapbooking Divas, Endless Possibilities Crafts, Our Vintage Shoppe, Our Stamping Studio, and Rubber Road Adventures.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Demonstrator for Creative Charms at Summer CHA - July, 2009
Demonstrator for Makin's Clay at Winter CHA - February, 2009
Demonstrator for Makin's Clay & Preserve It Frames at Summer CHA - July, 2008
Class Instructor for Creative Charms & Preserve It Frames at Scrappers Dream Vacation - Durham, NC - June, 2008
Mixed Media Team Project Designer - RubberRoadAdventures.com - Projects with full tutorials - March, 2008/Ongoing
Demonstrator for Makin's Clay, Creative Charms, and Terra Bella Finishes at Winter CHA - February, 2008
Faculty Member - MyCreativeClassroom.com - September, 2007 - January, 2008
Demonstrator for Makin's Clay at Summer CHA - July, 2007
Summer Camp Scrapbooking Teacher at East Clayton Elementary School, Clayton, NC - June, 2007
Teacher - LVSOnline.com - Ongoing
Crew Member for SSReflections.com for over 2 years. Included monthly articles and full tutorials for each project.
Teacher at The Stamping Studio's Scramping Retreat in Georgia in July, 2006 and September, 2007
Instructor for Picturetrix in Rochester, NH - February - December, 2004
Instructor for Cynsco Photographs & Memories in Sanford, ME - September, 2002 - February, 2004
Since 2001 I have taught scrapbooking, rubber stamping technique classes, and craft classes at local events, in stores, and for private groups.
I also am experienced in designing unique project kits with complete instructions.
