Meet our Senior Design Team
Our Senior Design team members contribute projects to our blog on a regular basis and you will find them out and about in the blogging community and sharing on their personal blogs.
Pam Colosimo
Hello my name is Pam...and I am a Scrapaholic........
I am a 'Mother' to 4 beautiful Daughters, 'Grand' Mother to 3 beautiful Granddaughters and 2 handsome Grandsons. I love children and their unique perspective.
By trade I am a memorial and garden stone carver. I design as well as cut the designs into stone. I have been scribbling books of thoughts and memories since I learned how to write. I didn't know it was a form of scrap booking at the time, but I have always put little word stories with my photo's. I have been scrapping about 10 years. As much as I love to scrap book, my muse takes me to the altered side of this craft. I started thinking about altered projects long ago. In those days, it was painting murals and verses on the walls and floors of our house or sewing things. I am wild about rocks and faerie folk. Lately (and this scares my family) nothing is off limits!!!
Stop by for a visit on my personal blog anytime http://fairyrocks.blogspot.com/
Selena CantafioHi, I have been scrapbooking since I could hold a camera. My albums contained all the stories, ticket stubs and artifacts etc. It's so much easier now! My favorite day of the year is Halloween, so don't be surprised if you see a touch of the macabre in an every day project! Sometimes I sneak it in. I have a wonderfully fun daughter Madison, who is one of my best friends and a great source to scrapbook! My awesome supportive husband Dean has built me the ultimate scrap room to create in. I am an avid blogger. The first post went online Dec 1 2007 for our wedding blog, and since then it has grown into the daily wackiness of our lives. But just like scrapbooking, so fun to look back on! To sum it up, I'm quirky and I like it! Visit me here new friends are always welcome
http://scrapendipitywayoflife.blogspot.com/
My paper crafting experience started about 7 years ago when I was pregnant with my first child and it was suggested to me that I should make a scrapbook. Since then I have been hooked! To help support my addiction I have been working at scrapbookers Paradise south store for 4 years and have taught there for about 3 1/2 years. I enjoy all types of paper crafting!! I scrapbook, I make cards, 3D projects and more! I am a mother of 3 amazing children. Brayden who is 6 1/2, Ainsley who is 5 and Caelyn who is 20 months. Last but not least my fourth child my husband Paul! You can see more about me here http://essentiallyselena.blogspot.com/
Hannah Pattrick-Fox A make your own card kit at an accessory store in England kicked off Hannah's life in the fun and creative world of paper craft. What started as a shoebox of stuff in England, has led to a card making desk in Las Vegas, to a whole 130 sq ft scrap room in Calgary. As a nurse, paper crafts and card making was a simple way of rejuvenating and stepping back from the hectic life of a hospital. This creative venture eventually turned into a more inspiring way of passing time, and allowing a physical form of her thoughts to be put onto paper - literally! Hannah lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with her husband Derek and Chihuahua Peanut. You can visit and view her Design Team contributions here on our blog and see even more of Hannah's projects on her blog at http://www.sparklypinkstar.blogspot.com/.ALUMNI :
Kim Fletcher - Kim has been stamping and scrapbooking for years and years.....too many to count! She has an awesome hubby, who supports her hobby and encourages her to buy all the stamping and scrapping supplies that she wants! She has a sweet little puppy, Kasey.....who's great company for when her hubby's away and that's a lot! Kim works at Scrapbooker's Paradise in Red Deer.....with a great group of people where she can enjoy her obsession....hobby at the same time. You can see many Kim's Design Team contributions here on our blog, and see more of her creative works on her blog Kreative Kimber's Creations.
Laura Fredrickson - Laura's paper craft journey began shortly after the birth of her first daughter, when she saw a scrapbooking segment on the Home and Garden network. What started as a way to document her daughter's first year soon became an all consuming passion that expanded into all paper crafts when she was introduced to stamping 5 years later. Laura enjoys many forms of paper crafting that allow her creative energies to have focus and form. She has a particular fondness for card making and you can view her Design Team contributions here on our blog and you'll find even more projects on her blog www.scrapnextras.com . Laura lives in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada with her husband Al, and daughters Amy and Carly.
Meet our Challenge Team
Meet Merlie Baillargeon
My name is Merlie Baillargeon and I'm from Calgary, AB. I live with my husband of 8 years and we have two beautiful crafty girls. I was introduced to paper crafting just before my oldest was born, who is now 7 years old. After attending my first Stampin' Up class... I knew I was hooked!! Seven years later, my card technique will usually consist of lots of layering, distressing and let's not forget my love for punches. I'm so excited to be part of the Scrapbooker's Paradise Challenge Team!!
Meet Allison FilloI mix up my day with mothering, working as a technical writer and crafting. I have three wild jackals (also known as children): Tristan who is seven, Charlotte who is five and Avery who is two. When I am not playing taxi driver to my older two or taking my youngest one to her therapy appointments, I write service manuals. At night, when all the house is asleep, I enjoy the silence with card making, scrapping and general Internet time-wasting. I share my day and crafty creations at Stampin’ When I Can and look forward to being an active participant for the Scrapbooker's Paradise design team.
Meet Nina
I was introduced to card making when a friend had asked me to go to a workshop in the winter of 2006, we made the most amazing cards...I was hooked! I try to spend a little time in my craft area every day. I look at each and every card as a miniature canvas and if I can inspire someone to create for others to enjoy, then I am happy. Visit me here
http://ninascardart.blogspot.com/
http://ninascardart.blogspot.com/
Meet AngelaHi! I craft from a cute little acreage about 2 miles from the Alberta border near Dawson Creek, BC. I've been stamping since 1994 and scrapbooking since 2007. I've also been a watercolour painter for fifteen years, which is why I started blogging. Lately, paper crafting has taken over - as a home schooling mom of three, I find that it's much easier to grab fifteen minutes to make a card than create a painting. I love scrapbooking my family memories. I also teach scrapbooking and painting from my home, which is a great excuse for accumulating lots of scrappy tools and supplies - after all, I always share with my students! Please visit my blog anytime.
http://angelafehr.com/wordpress/?page_id=1712
Jessi Fogan
I'm a Vancouver transplant masquerading as a Maritimer these days, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia, a town of about 10 000 people on the New Brunswick border. I am lucky enough to be a stay-at-home mother to two boys, Connor & Riley, on their way into the teen years. They both have autism, so I am a fierce advocate, translator, therapist, and teacher. Crafts have been a part of my life for nearly as long as I can remember - cross-stitch, crochet, collage, cards. Between a husband, two kids, three cats, and a dog, space is at a premium in our house, so I have a corner carved out of our computer room that is lovingly referred to as my "crap corner." I love being able to incorporate different techniques and styles into my paper art - and I love sharing it with others through my blog and at the weekly farmer's market in Sackville, NB. Although I've been making cards for about 20 years, it was 9 years ago that they became my primary artistic expression, and I don't plan on that changing any time soon!
You can visit Jessi here: onecraftymama.blogspot.com
I'm a Vancouver transplant masquerading as a Maritimer these days, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia, a town of about 10 000 people on the New Brunswick border. I am lucky enough to be a stay-at-home mother to two boys, Connor & Riley, on their way into the teen years. They both have autism, so I am a fierce advocate, translator, therapist, and teacher. Crafts have been a part of my life for nearly as long as I can remember - cross-stitch, crochet, collage, cards. Between a husband, two kids, three cats, and a dog, space is at a premium in our house, so I have a corner carved out of our computer room that is lovingly referred to as my "crap corner." I love being able to incorporate different techniques and styles into my paper art - and I love sharing it with others through my blog and at the weekly farmer's market in Sackville, NB. Although I've been making cards for about 20 years, it was 9 years ago that they became my primary artistic expression, and I don't plan on that changing any time soon!
You can visit Jessi here: onecraftymama.blogspot.com
ALUMNI:
Meet LaurelHi there, I am so excited to have been asked to join the Scrapbooker's Paradise Design Team. I love Scrapbooker's Paradise as they have so many products available and are so up to date on what is new. I have been fortunate to have been involved in some fabulous Design Teams. Currently I am a Glue Dots Dottess as well as on a few other Design Teams including Jessica Sprage, Wee Memories, Ribbon Carousel and Lessology. I have also had the honor of being published for many fabulous magazines. It is such a great feeling to be rewarded for doing something I am so passionate about. I am looking forward to being on Scrapbooker's Paradise's Team and can't wait to get started!
Visit me here http://www.want2scrap.blogspot.com/. Meet Allison Cope
Hello everyone! My name is Allison Cope Israels and I am mom to one little boy, Spencer and have been married to my best friend Todd for over 3 years. My small family of three live in a little mountain town in South Eastern BC. I have been scrapbooking for over 5 years now and I'm happy to report I don't think I'll be stopping any time soon! Even though I live in BC, Scrapbooker's Paradise in both Lethbridge and Calgary South are my favourite places to shop for all things creative! I draw inspiration from all kinds of fun sources, especially my fellow crafters. Nothing beats an afternoon of stamping and playing with paper! I hope as part of the Scrapbooker's Paradise team to spark that next crafty project in you!Meet Angie Blom
Hi, my name is Angie Blom . a mother of 2 ,Alex and Sydney and wife to my wonderful husband , Roger for over 24 years. I love to scrapbook, I have been dabbling in paper for almost 13 years . I find myself learning new and wonderful techniques weekly. I love to make cards, and recently found a love for Mixed Media Art. I love to get all messy and create beautiful pieces of ART. I am also a stamp designer and had my first stamp released just this month July 2011. I am very happy to be designing for Unity Stamp Company, one of Scrapbooker's Paradise's many stamp companies on their website. I have some great You Tube videos teaching some great techniques if you have some time you should check them out. I am making them all the time. I am happy to be a part of the Scrapbooker's Paradise Design Team. I can't wait to get to know all of you better. I am looking forward to challenging myself and you in the upcoming months.Meet Nancy Elrick
Hi Paper Crafters! My name is Nancy and I have been making cards since I was pregnant with my second son... who just turned 14! My Mom got me hooked on stamping when she showed me heat embossing. I have taught stamping classes in the past and am active in a few different online communities for stampers and paper crafters, as well as an active blogger. I have been married to my best friend since 1991 and together we have two sons. Alex was born in 1995 and Matthew in 1997. We also have a sweet little suck of a dog named Milo and a very chatty cat named Miikka. I currently work part time from home doing a lot of the computer work for a small scrapbooking business based here in Alberta. In addition to being creative, I love to read, watch TV, spend time with family and friends, and play around on my computer. My card style leans more towards clean and simple and I will admit to having a serious addiction to Spellbinders dies and buttons! I am really looking forward to my time with the Scrapbookers Paradise design team!Meet Julie Dinn
Since early childhood I have loved everything craft related. My mum says I would spend hours coloring and cutting up papers, not much has changed! In 2002 I discovered scrapbooking and about a year later stamping came into my life. I enjoy creating all types of projects but I have a particular fondness for cards. My cards tend to have lots of layers and multiple patterned papers. I love learning new techniques and I am always working on improving my skills. I am single girl living in Calgary, Alberta. I look forward to sharing my stamping passion with you.
Meet Carla Peicheff
Hi! I'm Carla, and I'm thrilled to have been chosen to be on this wonderful Design Team for Scrapbookers Paradise! A little about myself, I'm a SAHM of 4 great kids ranging in age from 4-16, a cat (can't leave her out!) I've been married to my wonderful husband for 17 years, (holy moly!) living in beautiful London, Ontario! I've been scrapbooking for about 7 years now, and create everything from cards, to layouts, altered items, etc... I've been published in magazines worldwide, am currently serving on several other design teams. I really do love everything related to scrapping. It's a wonderful creative outlet for me, especially with 4 kids some days! lol!! I look forward to hopefully inspiring you with my work, and seeing your gorgeous creations as you play along with us at Scrapbookers Paradise! :)
Meet Dana Nelson
Hi! My name is Dana and I’ve been (actively) paper crafting for nearly 2 years. The veterans working at Scrapbooker’s Paradise (I really look forward to working with fellow Scrapbooker fans and can’t wait to see your creations!
I have been married to my best friend for 10 years, been together for 21 years. We have two beautiful girls - born in 2001 & 2003 - one 16+ year old cat and one crazy Beagle born in 2010. I have been a crafter of some form since early childhood when my Mom taught me to crochet at the age of 5. I have dabbled in crochet, knitting, beading, cross stich, rug hooking, scrapbooking and card making. I am definitely more comfortable with the card making and have been stamping for about 8 years now. I discovered blogging about 5 years ago and have loved all the great friendships I have gained through paper crafting. I love to color images with my Copic markers, use my Nesties and add bling to most of my creations!!
Meet Tracy
I have been married to my best friend for 10 years, been together for 21 years. We have two beautiful girls - born in 2001 & 2003 - one 16+ year old cat and one crazy Beagle born in 2010. I have been a crafter of some form since early childhood when my Mom taught me to crochet at the age of 5. I have dabbled in crochet, knitting, beading, cross stich, rug hooking, scrapbooking and card making. I am definitely more comfortable with the card making and have been stamping for about 8 years now. I discovered blogging about 5 years ago and have loved all the great friendships I have gained through paper crafting. I love to color images with my Copic markers, use my Nesties and add bling to most of my creations!!
Kasia Angela has been a scrapbooker/paper crafter for about 10 years and enjoys making her own cards, tags and gifts. She has a young son that keeps her hopping and is often the subject of her pages.
Our In House team create special projects...usually with the latest and greatest products that arrive at the warehouse daily. You will see their contributions on our blog as new product arrives!
