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Hello, my name is Anam and  I am so stoked to be here! I have been scrapbooking nearly 6 years now and enjoy it so much – it is my down time, creative space and personal therapist.  Some of you might know me as ‘Kihaku’ around the internet (it means spirit and pronounce Ki-haa-Ku and is Japanese for Anam).

I am originally Irish, moved to the UK a billion years ago to be with Ian – my now hubby – and then 3 years ago we moved to Canada for Ian’s work (he’s a computer games artist).  We have 2 little girls who are our blessing – both came after a long struggle with infertility so they are very precious to us. Fay is 5 ½ years old and about to enter grade 1 – She is a gentle soul but also can be frustrating. Lily is just over a year old and is the opposite of Fay – lily is loud and constantly moving – if anything just by personality Fay is Ian’s and Lily is mine except in the mornings – both Ian and lily are NOT morning people. Ian is very understanding with my paper obsession.  We’ve  been together 11 years now and he is my best friend – supportive and annoying in good measures but I love him totally.

When it comes to scrapbooking, I am all about the stories, the memories, the moments. I love bright colours, dimension and texture. I try to make the paper part of the emotions of the page – getting them to help tell the story so it’s a combined effort of photograph, title, journaling and the papers!. Visit my blog that contains little bits of what goes on in my world: A Little Of My Life

Brenda is an artist and teacher of many mediums. A Lover of Life. Treading Lightly. She has been creating for many, many years and is happiest when in the studio. She dabbles in just about every medium, and is all smiles when her hands are dirty. Brenda has also been privileged to be published in various international magazines, including Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Haute Handbags, Altered Couture, Belle Armoire and other Stampington Publications. Brenda is married and living in the tiny town of Smithville, Texas.  Brenda would be over the moon if  her new amazing and perfect grand-daughter didn’t live 1800 miles away! If you would like to see what Brenda has been up to and learn a little bit about her, feel free to check out her blog at: http://www.MemoriesandTreasures.blogspot.com

I am a mixed media artist, author,  designer, workshop instructor and creative catalyst. I live in beautiful B.C. Canada with my partner Mr. G (aptly named for his tolerance of glitter) in a purple magic cottage.  The cottage sports a huge papier mache dragonfly drenched in glitter!

My first book "Journal Bliss: Creative Prompts to Unleash your inner Eccentric" is all about Visual Journaling.  My passion is to teach others to embrace who they are through the vehicle of their creativity.  I do this mainly through classes on Visual Journaling (among other mixed media projects), in my online classes and in my blog. My home, glittery van and art have been featured on numerous TV shows.

You can check out my blog at http://www.violette.ca/blog.html and sign up for my newsletter here www.violette.ca (get free creative playcards!)  Watch my youtube videos here: http://www.youtube.com/user/creativeboho

Ever since Lisa could hold a crayon, she has been creating a world of fantasy,
now in Altered Art Circus, she shares her unpredictable, imaginary world with you.

Lisa’s various artistic mediums have been fueled by her love of history, her world travels and her inimitable imagination. She shares her creativity in The Faerie Zine, a zine she founded in 2006 that is dedicated to the unlimited possibilities in the world of art and to building friendships within the artist community.

Her artwork has been published in newspapers, magazines, books, and on websites. She enjoys teaching workshops and is currently in the process of licensing a new line of products. Her imaginary world is based in NJ. Here is her website: www.moonfairesworld.com

Laura Bray is a professional artist, designer and crafter.  She lives in Southern California with her husband, daughter and their dog, Jack.  She loves having a career doing what she loves and she shares her business knowledge with other artists and crafters so that they can do they too can live and work creatively.  For more information about Laura and to sign-up for her free newsletter, visit her website at www.katydid-designs.com.  Check out her flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/katydiddes/ and her blog: www.katydiddys.blogspot.com

I have been working with polymer clay since 1994, when I bought a piece from an artist and she allowed me to "pick her brain" about the stuff. I went to the craft shop, bought some, and started on my polymer journey!

Currently I teach polymer clay classes to children in after-school groups and to adults through local bead shops. Their abilities never cease to amaze! I never feel I am going to "work" because I have such fun. I sell my work at craft shows, online, and through local shops. Others have described my work as not fitting into any one niche. I can safely describe my style as multi media/multi-dimensional. I sculpt, cane, quilt, paint, sew, work in paper and scrapbooking...pretty much anything that is asked (Can you??? is a popular question that has only once or twice been answered to the negative).
I am married and have 3 beautiful children.
... By Linda     www.polymercreations4u.com

I started crafting when I was a child and have never stopped.  Through the years,  I think I’ve fiddled with just about every craft that’s out there.  Some didn’t hold my interest for too long, but paper and fabric have been at the top of my list for years.  Although every craft provides an opportunity to grow and learn,  patchwork and quilting have provided me with knowledge that has been invaluable in all crafting, and especially in paper crafts.

It’s hardly a surprise that the three books I’ve written, Fabric Painting Made Easy, Stamping Made Easy, and The Complete Guide to Glues & Adhesives, contained patchwork/quilting projects.

In addition to the books, I self-published a quilt making pattern, have written many magazine articles, and have an active blog.

I’ve taught a few thousand hours of classes in topics ranging from patchwork/quilting to fabric painting to stamping to rug braiding to embroidery to Christmas crafts to polymer clay to knitting...and more.

I can’t imagine not crafting…it’s what I do!
Nancy Ward
craftdesigns@hotmail.com
http://paperfriendly.blogspot.com

I am a calligrapher, collage artist and am now experimenting with oils combined with mixed media. I’ve had the opportunity to sell my artwork at many different shows in Arizona over the years.

Working at Art glitter for 20 years has been of great benefit to my creativity and understanding of design.

I’ve been happily married for lots and lots of years and live with my husband, Ray and my cat, Esme in a small home in Cottonwood, Arizona.

Aka: GlitterEmm. I am a graphic artist, web-designer, photographer and multi-media artist. I have an AS degree in Commercial Art and a BS in Art Education. My familiarity with the arts has taught me to think creatively in all endeavors and turned me into a bit of a jack-of-all-trades. My artwork usually begins as two-dimensional objects but then transpires into three-dimensional. I guess you could describe it as relief collage. I have shown a wide range of artwork in local shows. To keep tabs on what I am doing visit my blog: blogbyemm.com My work can be viewed in my ever changing website: www.artbyemm.com.

i have three boys, one very tall one I call my husband and two medium sized ones I call my kids. They all respond to "Honey".