ABOUT ME Since I was a child, I've loved taking photographs. I received my first 110 camera in elementary school and haven't stopped shooting since! When I was introduced to scrapbooking in 1998, it just seemed like a natural fit for me. Since then, scrapbooking has become a passion. My inspiration is derived from my family - our celebrations and our heartaches - and everything in between. Good photography, a strong sense of design, use of color and a well-told story are the cornerstones of my pages.
Currently, I am interested in working with manufacturers as a design team member or on a contractual basis as the need arises. I would also be interested in publishing assignments or magazine design team positions. I believe that my experience, strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines would make me an asset to your company or publication.
Published
MAGAZINES
Creating Keepsakes Magazine Sports Action Photo - February 2011
Home Is Where the Heart Is - November 2009
The Parent Trap (Seasonal Solutions) - June 2009
Game Face (Idea Gallery/Sports Section) - June 2009
Do What You Gotta Do (Idea Gallery/Sports Section) - June 2009
Sports photo (Tips and Tricks column) - March 2009
Believe - Advent Calendar - December 2008
Magic Wand (Hall of Fame Article) - August 2008 Going Slowly (CK Online, Hall of Fame 2008) - April 2008
He Teaches Me (CK Online Section) - June 2007
Simply Amazing (Becky Higgins Sketch, pg.56) - May 2007
Fall-Weather Friends (Becky Higgins Sketch) - November 2006 You Want What? (Seasonal Solutions) - December 2004 In Your Room (Becky Higgins One Sketch, Five Ways) - November 2004 Are We There Yet? (Feature Article, Road Trips) - July 2004 Are We There Yet? (Coming Soon Section) - June 2004 Sun, Sand, Surf(Feature Article, Summertime) – July 2003
Summer Lovin’(Your Photo, Three Ways) – June 2003
In Daddy’s Hands(CKU Honor Society) – February 2003
L is for Lizard(Pet Pages) – October 2002
Wild Child (CKU Honor Society) – September 2002
Creating Keepsakes Special Editions and/or Idea Books Layout in Upcoming Summer/Travel Issue, Summer 2011
Quinceanera - Scrapbooking Everyday Memories, Fall 2010
Connie's Family - Preserving Their Memories, January 2010
Recipes to Remember Mini Album - Preserving Their Memories, January 2010
2 Word Puzzles - Preserving Their Memories, January 2010
Tea Party - Fast & Easy w/ 4"x6" Photos, Sept. 2009
Christmas Eve - 101 Expert Solutions for Scrapbooking, Jan 2009 I've Got the Music in Me - 101 Expert Solutions for Scrapbooking, Jan 2009 The Look of Love - 101 Expert Solutions for Scrapbooking, Jan 2009 Tic - 101 Expert Solutions for Scrapbooking, Jan 2009 Brown Eyes - 101 Expert Solutions for Scrapbooking, Jan 2009 100% Chance of Rain - 50 Moments: Scrapbook the Pages that Matter Most, May 2008
On the Bump - Fast and Easy Layouts with 4"x6" Photos, Summer 2007
Cupid - Honorable Mention, Hall of Fame Book, October 2007
Friendship Album - Guide to Photo Keepsakes, July 2006
Day of the Dead/Community Project Album - Guide to Photo Keepsakes, July 2006 Las Chulas - Encyclopedia 2005
Sweetheart - Encyclopedia 2005
Please God, Can You Send Me a Baby Sister? - Scrapbooking Baby and Toddler Moments Idea Book, 2005
Sports Do Not Build Character – Scrapbooking Kids Idea Book, 2004
Fit to be a Bride – Wedding Idea Book, 2003
What It Means to be a Bride – Wedding Idea Book, 2003
Memory Makers Special Editions and/or Idea Books Daddy, Did You Know? - Scrapbook Idea Gallery 7, October 2006
A League of Her Own - Scrapbook Idea Gallery 7, October 2006 Little Red Boots - Baby Scrapbooks and More, May 2006 Chicken Soup for the Body and Soul - Best of the Masters Contest, 2006 Playmaker - Editors' Favorites, May 2005 South Texas Snow - Rubber Stamping Techniques Book, 2005
Western Things and Chicken Wings – All Boy Book, 2004
Just Like Dad – Idea Gallery IV, 2004
Baby Blossoms – Idea Gallery IV, 2004
Feria de las
Flores – Special Heritage Issue, 2003
Dia de los Muertos – Special Heritage Issue, 2003
The Role of a Mexican Woman – Special Heritage Issue, 2003
Family Secret – Special Heritage Issue, 2003
Adventure – Top 50 Trends and Techniques, 2002
Scrapbooks Etc.
Sun, Sand, Surf - July 2009 issue
Amanda - May/June 2009 issue
By the Seashore - Ultimate Guide to Digital Scrapbooking 2, August 2008
Lil' Pumpkin - Page Planner Bookazine, May 2008
A Girl for All Seasons - Feb/Mar 2007 issue
Ryan – Scrapbook Inspirations Idea Book, June 2005
Paperkuts
When the World Was Black and White – April/May 2003
Paperkuts Special Editions Keep Your Eye on the Ball – A Matter of Minutes Idea Book, 2003
This Kid (Reader Submissions) – Power Team Book, 2003
Simple Scrapbooks
School Days (Pretty Darn Quick Column) - Sept/Oct 2002
IDEA BOOKS
Brainiac Scrapbooking Brain Freeze Rescue Kit My Baby, 3 Months – August 2006 Spunky – September 2006
Card Crazy (with Katherine Brooks and Margie Romney-Aslett), 2003
Various cards in the book and card gallery
Tagging Along with Katherine Brooks, 2003 Now That I'm One Fall Frolics Girlfriends My Son
When You Wish Upon a Star
In Your Eyes
Godspeed Little Man
Wild Thing
Celebrate
Joy 22 tags in the tag gallery
Deluxe Color Blocking Idea Book, 2002 Sweetness of Summer Sara, 1 Year Timeless Treasure Tickle or Prickle Bathing Beauty Wedding Day Childhood Boyhood I Wish for You
Two Busy Moms Beautifully Basics Idea Book, 2002 Wedding Day It’s Great to be a Princess Wonder Lexi Spring Sweet Siblings Sara and Her Many Moods The Touch of Nature Down by the Sea All Boy Tiny Dancer
ADVERTISEMENTS
me and my BIG ideas
Scrapbook Trends Scrapbook, Cards and Beads Magazines, March 2009 Natural Beauty
Artistic Expressions Autumn Leaves Catalogue, 2005 Baseball Toothless Meant to Be Baby of Mine Baby’s 1st Year mini book
Autumn Leaves/Artistic Expressions Overlays Packaging, 2005 More Perfect Baby of Mine
Sports Build Character New Baby Baby’s 1st Year mini book Child of God
Deluxe Designs Tickle or Prickle and 2 tags –Becky Higgins Sketch Idea Book
Wanted – Hall of Fame Book 2003
Wedding Day – CK Wedding Idea Book, 2003 Wanted – Creating Keepsakes Magazine, April and May 2003
Design Teams
Me and My Big Ideas, freelance designer, June 2008 to present
Designer Digitals (www.designerdigitals.com) Creative Team, December 2007 to present
Sonburn (scrapbook paper, designer stationery), freelance designer, June 2007 to January 2008
Tracy Ann Designs (digital elements and kits), November 2005 to July 2007 Scrapbook Paradise (local scrapbook store), September 2005 to December 2007 Artistic Expressions/Autumn Leaves, 2003 to February 2006 Deluxe Designs, 2002 to 2005 Rusty Pickle Chef, July 2004 to April 2005
Contests
Hall of Fame Winner 2008, Creating Keepsakes
Honorable Mention, Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame Contest, 2007
I've Got the Whole World in My Hands (Journaling, 1st Place) - Austin, Texas, Scrapbook Expo, May 2003, Creating Keepsakes In Daddy's Hands (Overall Excellence, 1st Place) - Creating Keepsakes University, Provo, Utah, August 2002 Wild Child (Photography, 1st Place) - Creating Keepsakes University, San Antonio, Texas, April 2002
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Artistic Expressions, Clear Expressions (transparency overlays) Sports Do Not Build Character, They Reveal It The Magic of Christmas New Baby Little Girls Loose Tooth Full of Promise
I Am Thankful At the Patch It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas Mother/Child
Baby's 1st Year Mini Book Eight Candles Burning Bright Child of God
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Scrapbook
Paradise (local scrapbook store), September 2005 to December 2007 Autumn Leaves, Great American Scrapbook Convention,
Arlington, TX , June 05 Oh Scrap! (local scrapbook store), September 2004 to June 2005 Artistic Expressions, CKU Provo (Make-n-take), August 2003
