The Design Team
AMBER DAIGRE: Amber’s Blog
I’m Amber and I’ve been a crafty gal ever since I can remember! At five, I built paper forts for my Cabbage Patch dolls! Since then, I’ve lived in four states and received a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology – but one thing hasn’t changed…I still love getting crafty with paper. My style is bright, graphic, clean & simple and just 5 minutes of crafting can be the difference between a good and a great day! {sw editor}
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DANA GROTHAUS: Dana’s Blog
I am a wife and Mom of 2 wonderful kids (ages 6 and 5). I started making cards about 5 years ago when I was introduced to stamping. Crafting is therapeutic for me. It is so calming and I love how I can express myself in this type of medium. Our family life is pretty busy, so I love the calmness it brings.
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KIM DURAN: Kim’s Blog
I am a mom of two children who enjoys spending time creating cards and other paper crafts to give to family and friends. They always tease me because I have been known to take my craft with me everywhere I go! You can find me crafting in the trailer during family camping trips and coloring during my lunch break. For me, there is always a time and place to create something lovely for someone else.
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LAURA BASSEN: Laura’s Blog
I’m a wife and mother to five very busy kids living in central Illinois. Even as a child, I collected paper, stamps, markers and stickers. I studied graphic design in college, but now card making has become my creative outlet. I just love learning new trends and techniques to make a simple card exciting. {app}
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LAURA O’DONNELL: Laura’s Blog
I’m a 44 year old married mother of 2. I worked for an insurance company for several years, and then my husband let me retire when we had our second child. I started scrapbooking in 2003, when my daughter was a little girl. Scrapbooking led to stamping which led to cardmaking, and now I do all 3. I enjoy the craft, and the social community of stampers that goes along with it. {app}
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LAURIE WILLISON: Laurie’s Blog
I am a SAHM mom and part time RN at a local clinic! I have been scrapbooking for years but started stamping in 2007. I recently won PC magazine’s Stamping Royalty contest. Stamping is my stress relief and I am hopelessly addicted!
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LORI TECLER: Lori’s Blog
I was someone who was convinced that I wasn’t creative at all but that has changed. I’ve been stamping and paper crafting for close to five years now. I work in the education field (I’m a former kindergarten teacher) I spend my free time stamping, reading, enjoying time with family and friends, and missing my crazy dog, Cosmo…training my cutie puppy, Chloe.
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SARAH JAY: Sarah’s Blog
I’m Sarah Jay: web developer, mother, and wife by day, paper crafter by night. I live in Southern New Hampshire with my husband and an insanely active toddler. I work full time maintaining web sites, so late night crafting sessions are the way I unwind and let out some of my creative energy. I’ve been paper crafting and stamping since the turn of the century, and love the thrill of seeing my work published. {app}
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STEPHANY ZERBE: Stephany’s Blog
I’m a Graphic Designer by trade. Currently a SAHM. Papercrafting is my little getaway during nap time. My favorite type is 3-D and stamping! I’ve been crafty since I can remember but stamping has been a new found love for about 8 years now. I have a crazy big collection, it’s almost embarrassing. I can’t help myself, I have to have every cute image out there! {illustrator}
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TRACY SCHULTZ: Tracy’s Blog
My name is Tracy Schultz. I’m married to a wonderful man and we live in western New York state. We have one crazy cockatiel named Kiwi and a school of fish that we call our own. I work as an IT Specialist by day and love to craft by night. I’ve been paper crafting since 2008. I enjoy the friendships I’ve made through crafting and blogging and the sense of community and inspiration it creates.