Final Reveal- Meet Our Founder-Brenshevia

Hi I am Brenshevia, Administrator and Founder of Picture this and Let's Get Sketchy.  

I live in Tennessee with my family. I have been scrapping since 2007 and I LOVE to create! Layouts, Cards, and even Altered Art, once I get going there is no stopping me. My Inspiration: My children, my grandchildren and the love of my life are my inspirations for scrapping. I want for each of us to be able to look back someday and say “I remember when….” What better way to capture all your memories than to lay them out. My Style: I am all over the map when it comes to style. I don’t really have a certain style; I just create what I feel at the moment. I absolutely love, LOVE prima flowers and bling.  I could never have enough of those.......lol.  When I am not scrapbooking I am reading, watching TV or enjoying what little free time I have.  In addition to this sketch blog I am also founder and admin of Let's Get Sketchy, an online sketch blog.  We love having you here with us!  Please visit me at my blog: http://scrappingeverydaylife.blogspot.com/

Remember our first official sponsored challenge starts August 1st, you dont want to miss it.These talented DT members have some great inspiration for you all!

Day Five Reveal- Lisa

Lisa

Hello!  My name is Lisa. I have been blogging since last September, but have been a lover of paper and creating for most of my life. I’m a wife of 32 years to a very hard working man and a mother of 2 wonderful adult children, Sky and Ashley. I am a city girl from the Northeast that has moved around many times in my adult life. Most of those years though have been spent in the Southeast: twenty-three to be exact. My life has been devoted to my home and family, but now that my children are grown it is my time to Create!  

That is why I started my blog creativepapergirl.blogspot.com. I have very much enjoyed sharing with and learning from other creators! Having a blog has helped bring out my artistic inner being while I hope along the way inspired others to create!

My scrapbook page designs begin with the photo itself (subject, colors, etc...) and from challenges I find on various websites.

It is important to me that most of my scrapbook pages tell a story and will motivate others to be creative.  I am very excited for this opportunity to grow even more this year by being a design team member at Picture This!  Thank you Brenshivia. 

Day Four Reveal-Alison & Raechelle

Alison

Hi! My name is Ali, I have two young kiddos and an amazing husband. We live in Texas with our 2 dogs and a cat.

I have been scrapbooking off and on since 2003, but I couldn't put it down when my son was born 5 years ago. My love and addiction to scrapping has since evolved after I started entering challenges and participating on design teams.

I love making memories with my family (who are at the forefront of almost every page!) as we embark on new adventures together. From going to the beach to walking around our neighborhood, my kids know they are never far from mama's camera! :)

Raechelle

Hi! I'm Raechelle (pronounced Rachel) and I am excited to be a part of the Picture This ! team! I am a stay-at-home wife and mom living in Texas. I have been scrapping for about 15 years and like to dabble in all areas of paper crafting, primarily layouts. 

Design Team Reveal Day One - Christine & Emma

Good morning everyone!  First let me start off by saying "THANK YOU" to all of you who took the time out to apply for our team.  We received a lot of wonderful applications.  I wish I could have accepted all of you but that just isn't possible. Those applicants that were accepted have already been notified.  If you did not receive notification from me it was because there were simply too many to reply to!   Please do not take this as an indication of how good your work is, I just simply had to narrow it down to a select few.  We will have another call at the end of this term so please make sure you apply. 

I am so excited to be working with such a talented group of ladies so much so that I would like for each of you to get to know the Design Team a little better.  Each day I will post a new DT bio  so you can learn a bit about us. Make sure you  visit their blogs and view their wonderful creations!

First up in no particular order is: 

Christine (Scr@pgirl)

Hi there!
My name is Christine, also known as Scr@pgirl on the web. I'm French, I'm 47, I'm married and have 2 children, a son, Pierre (14yo) and a daughter Maëlle (12yo). You'll get used to see them on my pages since I find them very inspiring apparently LOL.I started scrapbooking around 10 years ago then I had to stop for a few years, due to professionnal  and geographical changes in my life...I now teach English in a high school and Iive in France, in Britanny, by the seaside (See how lucky I am?) I (re-) started scrapbooking a year ago or so, and therefore started a brand new blog. (I deleted the previous one, silly me!!!). From now on, I promise I'll add a bit of English to it, so that you'll be able to understand me (AND, why not,  polish up your French too 😁  )

Very recently it seems that I've decided to add ink, paint and a bit of craziness to my former very Clean&Simple style... We'll see where it leads me..I'm totally over the moon to be part of the Picture This Design Team. I still can't believe I dared posting my application....   I've had the opportunity to discover a multicultural and very talented team, which I find very stimulating!!!! 
Being part of the PT Design Team will also give me the opportunity to discover and share with scrappers from all over the world and I just love the idea of it !
Therefore, I could not finish my presentation without thanking  Brenshevia for the wonderful opportunity she's offering me, and I'm really looking forward to the next challenges!- Love from France

Emma

Hi, I'm Emma and I'm from Australia!! I'm a mum of 2 awesome Boys and wife to the most amazing man.I have been scrapbooking for over 10 years now, and I live and breath photos, life and scrapping!!  I love to try new techniques, and challenges. I love to embellish and I try to use a small amount of mixed media on my layouts.

I'm on a couple of designs teams here in Aussie land and I'm also co-owner of a small scrapbooking kit company. This has been an amazing highlight in my scrapbook adventure.  And now I'm ready and excited to be a part of Picture this! and get creating!! I also can't wait to see what you all create.

Em. Xx

Join us on August 1st for our first challenge!

Meet our new team members!

Hello all!  As we begin another term here at PT!  we would like to welcome 2 new members to our already fabulous team!

Please meet Carolyn and Masami!

Carolyn

My name is Carolyn Johnson and I live in Winnipeg, Canada. I'm a teacher by day and a scrap-a-holic by night. I have a 4-year-old daughter who is the focus of my scrapbook but occasionally my husband and I make an appearance. I began scrapbooking in 2011 as a way to give myself a break during a very stressful year. I quickly became hooked and now I make layouts any chance I can get. I love making cute, funny and pretty pages and experimenting with a variety of styles and products.

 Masami

I'm Masami, and I'm living in New Jersey, US with my loving husband and our 2 vibrant boys.  I heard about scrapbooking from my closest friends almost 6 years ago, and since then I've been into the world of scrapbooking!  It is my most precious time working on my pages with our family photos.

Final Reveal: Brenshevia

Brenshevia

I am the mother of two and the grandmother of three. As you will see, my grand babies are the primary subject of my pages, I LOVE scrapping those faces! Please allow me to share my life's journey in pictures with you. Visit me at http://scrappingeverydaylife.blogspot.com/

Once you leave here, please stop by my online scrapbooking communities Picture This! and Lets Get Sketchy. There you will find a wonderful group of ladies and a ton of great challenges to help you become inspired.

Again, thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!
Brenshevia

Day Twelve: Melinda

Melinda G.

Hi! My name is Melinda Garner. I have been married to my very scrap supportive, Husband, Pete for 19 years. We have 2 children; Aubrey, 16 and Levi, 13. We live on the beautiful Emerald Coast in Florida. We are transplants from Oklahoma, and absolutely love it!! I have been scrapping for well over 12 years, and collecting the goodies for much longer. I don't know that I have a particular style. I go from clean and simple to shabby chic, and every where in between. When I'm not scrapbooking, you can find me attending my kids' activities, hanging out at the beach, taking lots of pictures and hanging out with my Family. I am so excited for this challenge blog and can't wait to create together!! 

Come visit me at www.melindagarner.blogspot.com!

Day Eleven: Toccara

Toccara

My Name is Toccara but I go by Tee. I am in love with crafting and scrapbooking. I have three girls youngest is 7yrs old. I am married to My BF for almost 13yrs now. I work as a student Learning Advisor at a school and I enjoy it a lot. I love having fun, joking around and just being lively. I love taking pictures being creative with them and playing around with photo techniques . I am really excited to be apart of such a great community and hobby of scrabooking and can't imagine life without it. I hope you enjoy my style of crating and making memories.

Day Ten: Tammie

Tammie

Hi my name is Tammie and I live in Southeastern, Pa with my husband, 2 boys and our cat. I started scrapbooking in 2001 right before my husband and I got married. I started doing digital scrapbooking in 2013 and I love it, I still paper scrap, but mostly for special projects and mini albums. I am so excited to be part of The Picture This Design Team.

Day Nine: Connie

Connie

My name is Connie Hall. I live in Akwesasne with my Husband Robert and our children. I am a Child Care Supervisor by day and Avid scrapper by night. I have been scrapbooking over 10 years but have only been contributing online for about 3 years. I love every aspect of scrapbooking. I create in a variety of styles. Project life, Traditional, 3D, and Mixed media. I am honored to be part of the Picture This Design Team. I am a paper and flower Hoarder but I use my supplies and I create everyday. Thanks for having me and I can't wait to get started.
Blog: Times To Cherish

Day Eight: Marci

Marci

A little about ME!-Marci Bensing. I am from New Jersey, 59..., Love... scrapbooking, ATCs, hearts, walking, volunteering, my 2 grandsons, a nice smile, pink, cooking, CHER, my dear, husband, lunch w/friends, road trips, LIFE!, family, etc etc etc!

Day Seven: Tanti

Tanti

Hi my name is Tanti. I was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia. In 1994 I went to Germany for my studies. There I met my husband, so I stayed for good. Nowadays I'm a stay at home mom of two wonderful kids. I speak Indonesian, German and English I've been paper crafting since I was at school. 15 years ago I started making cards for my friends and family. In 2009 I fell in love with scrapbooking and I'm addicted to it since I made a vintage mini album for my mother in law. I love working with transparency and vellum. I like creating homemade embellishments on most of my projects. My style is clean and colorful but I do also layering and splashing. Besides Scrapbook pages I also love to make cards, mini albums and altered items. I'm so excited to be here and to work with all very talented ladies on this team. You can see more of my creations on my blog: http://tantikcreation.blogspot.de/
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Day Six: Michelle

Michelle

Hi! My name is Michelle, and I’m thrilled to be joining Picture This! I live in a small town in Tennessee with my wonderfully supportive husband John, and our daughter Makara. My family feature throughout my work, they are my world. My addiction to scrapbooking began about 2 years ago. I began because I think it's a beautiful way to display photos while documenting our everyday moments, and it's the perfect creative outlet for me - there are so many different techniques, styles and yummy supplies to play with! I enjoy creating a variety of projects including layouts, cards, tags, off the page projects, and the occasional mini album. I’m really looking forward to sharing some of my creations with you. 

You can find me at http://michellesscrapdesigns.blogspot.com/

Day Five: Nadine

Nadine (Blog/Sponsor Coordinator)

Hello my name is Nadine; I have been scrapbooking for about 18 years now with 12 x 12 layouts and cards being my favorite things to create. Scrapping helps me keep my sanity! I would say my scrappy style would best be described as eclectic but I also love creating grungy pages too. A page just isn't complete to me without some kind of a mist or paint on it.
Come visit me here on my blog: My Scrap'n'Stuff

Day Four: Yasmina

Yasmina

My name is Yasmina TIN-SANG I am a French 39 years old mother of three. I don't officially" work but I help my husband in his business.  I live in Reunion Island a little French island in Indian Ocean. My children are always my inspiration for my projects. I discovered scrapbooking in 2009 and it is my favorite hobby. I love making layouts, cards and altered items. I do not have one style but I love Freestyle and Mixed Media.  My blog: Chez Mina 974 (http://chezmina974.blogspot.com)

Day Three: Devra

Devra

My name is Devra Hunt. I can also be found online as BeachGal.  I currently live in the Seattle area where I am the COO of my family, who are my husband, our two boys and our awesome dog Snickers.  My boys are 14 and 12. One is the intellectual type. He reads and swims. The other has special needs and keeps me on my toes.  Between the two of them and my husband, I have lots of material to keep me going for a very long time.  

I've been a scrapbooker for over 15 years, starting like many with Creative Memories. It has only been the last 4 years that I have embraced the "modern" way of scrapping. I've learned design, many techniques, and of course, who are the current "hot & trendy" manufacturers. I'm not sure I can define my style, It's constantly evolving.  But there are 3 things that almost always appear on my pages: 4x6 photos, bright colors and humor. Lots and lots of humor.  I have to find humor in the little things everyday.   My favorite thing to do on my pages right now is to create clusters with random bits that come together to tell a cohesive story in the end. All of these things turn up in my pages. Therefore, some look consistent in style, others look really different.  When I am not scrapping, I am reading, watching baseball, and enjoying the never ending care I give to my family. 

Day Two: Karen

Karen

I am a SAHM living in virginia for now!  Was married to the military for over 20 years and am finally back home! I have 6 kids, 1 hardworking hubby, and a small zoo that keep me a little crazy! (wouldn’t want it any other way). I have been scrapping since my oldest was born, so 21+ years! My first love is mini albums but I tend to work in 12x12 when doing page layouts. I don't think I have a distinctive style because I am always developing my work, but I'd say it leans to the shabby side! I love learning new things! I am a nurse/teacher by profession but am only teaching and nursing my own little team these days

Design Team Reveal - Day 1: Nancy

Good morning everyone!  First let me start off by saying "THANK YOU" to all of you who took the time out to apply for our team.  We received a lot of wonderful applications.  I wish I could have accepted all of you but that just isn't possible. Those applicants that were accepted have already been notified.  If you did not receive notification from me it was because there were simply too many to reply to!   Please do not take this as an indication of how good your work is, I just simply had to narrow it down to a select few.  We will have another call at the end of this term so please make sure you apply. 

I am so excited to be working with such a talented group of ladies so much so that I would like for each of you to get to know the Design Team a little better.  Each day I will post a new DT bio  so you can learn a bit about us. Make sure you  visit their blogs and view their wonderful creations!

First up in no particular order is: 

Nancy

Hi,

I’m Nancy Gauthier from Quebec City.  I’m the happy partner of a man for the last 14 years and the mother of 2 miracles since I was supposed to be infertile after a bone marrow transplant.  So, I scrapbook almost only my 2 kids: Raphaëlle, my 5 years old daughter and Vincent, my 2 years old little boy. 

I have begun scrapbooking/card making 11 years ago when I had to fight an aggressive cancer and I’ve never submitted to a DT before.  I’m a SU! Demonstrator since 2005 and I do a lot of cards too. I touch almost every style; I do Mixed Media layout, Clean and Simple, Graphic and Shabby Chic. And I love to do videos!!!  I hope you’re going to like my style. Here’s my website for some samples of my work: http://www.carterieartisanale.com

Here’s my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lascrapbookeuse

Here’s my Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/lascrapbookeuse/