Shar
Design Team Leader

I've been a scrapper of sorts for as long as I can remember, altering orange juice cans for pencil cups, making cards and stationary, and loving pretty paper, so it was a natural progression that I move into the world of archival scrapping.

I started archival scrapbooking in 2002 and have never looked back. I added a new obsession to my scrapping hobby when I discovered the joys of QuicKutz. I have always had a passion for computer fonts (ok, ok I'll admit it, I'm a genuine font freak!) so of course I fell in love with the QuicKutz alphabets, but soon the shapes began to grow on me as well and I have quite a growing collection of those now too! I always look forward to each new release, but I really have fun coming up with innovative and creative ways to use the shapes in ways you wouldn't immediately think of.

I'm a native of Washington and have lived here all my life. Randy is from Windsor, Colorado, and settled in Washington after he was discharged from the Army. We met when we became neighbors and have been together pretty much ever since, 27 years to be exact. We have three grown children who have blessed us with 8 beautiful grandchildren, ranging in age from 9 months to 15 years. 

Michele
Designer

I've always loved paper crafts and photography, so after my first daughter was born and I started hearing the buzz about scrapbooking, I knew it would be a perfect fit for me!  I've been scrapping for about twelve years now and don't see myself ever getting tired of this  hobby.  Trends and product styles change so much over the years, and it's fun to watch the progression of this craft.

My style is pretty clean and simple, relying heavily on the basics such as cardstock and patterned paper... which is why I love Quickutz so much!  It's so easy to create fun and exciting designs with just a minimum of supplies.  And no more running out of letters on sticker sheets!

As for my home life, I have been married to my husband, Aaron, for sixteen years now.  We have two beautiful daughters - Zoe is twelve and Audrey is eight.  We recently moved to central Florida from our small hometown in the middle of Oklahoma.  It was quite a change for us, and I do miss my family back home, but I've got to say, I love it here!

Thanks so much to Gia for inviting me to be a part of this site and community!

Sue
Designer

I have been a crafty girl all my life.  When I was little, my mom (a professional seamstress) would let me into her stash of fabric and I'd hand sew dresses for my Barbie dolls.  I learned how to crochet from my grandmother who didn't speak any English (only Italian), so I never learned names of stitches or how to read a pattern because she couldn't relay that to me, I just learned by watching.  I was building doll houses and decorating them out of cardboard boxes when our family moved to Arizona for a lack of other things to do that summer.  I always had it in me and crafted any kind of craft there was.

When I had children I discovered stamping.  I vowed to never get sucked into the scrapbooking stuff that I saw others "wasting their money on". I wouldn't do it.  That's funny now!  I had no idea what was available- then one day- in Disneyland, I found a Classic Pooh Scrapbook Kit.  Oh happy days!!  It only got better from there. I couldn't resist.  I quickly learned the potential in the craft.  The gifts I could make, the impact my craft would have on the people I love and care about.  I soon began teaching at a local scrapbook store.  The money I made only supported my addiction. 

Our family moved to Wisonsin and I quickly sought out the local scrapbook stores.  To my delight, I was hired soon after becoming a common fixture at one of them.  My craft continues to develop.  I love all forms of papercrafting and this naturally developed into my love of QuicKutz products.  By-the-way, I wasn't going to "get drawn into die-cutting either". 

I now spend countless hours a week making cards, scrapbooking and altering books.  My QuicKutz are an intrigal part of making my art look professional and unique.  My QuicKutz have taken all my crafting to a higher level.

My husband Paul and three children; Lexie, Tyler and Nicky support (or tolerate?) my love of crafting.  They know it brings me much joy.  They were very proud of me when I was asked to be a part of the Scrapbuggy Design team.  I am delighted to be here to support Gia and the team and still very humbled to have been invited aboard

Emma
Designer

I just love to craft!  As a little girl, my favourite children's programmes on television were always the ones that showed you how to draw and make things, and at school my favourite subject was Art.
 
Over the years, I have tried my hands at most things including, cross stitch, knitting, sewing, glass etching, pottery, jewellery making, photography and even garden design.  But my main interest has always been card making.  I love being able to make cards which are personal and special to the person who is receiving them.
 
I discovered Quickutz in 2005 whilst on maternity leave and expecting the arrival of my son. But it wasn't long before I had accumulated a huge collection of dies.  I particularly love the 2x2 shapes and my trusted pink, black and purple Squeeze handtools!
 
I met my husband whilst I was studying at university in 1993 and we got married in the year 2000.  Our beautiful son, Nathan, was born in 2005 and I am currently expecting our second child in November.  We live in Bristol, England, but I never feel like I am thousands of miles away due to the wonders of cyberspace!

Emily
Designer

Ever since I can remember, I have always dabbled in some sort of craft. I could be found sewing, drawing, beading, braiding bracelets, painting, sculpting, folding origami, writing calligraphy, basket weaving, etc. It was only time until I found scrapbooking.

I started scrapbooking when I met my future husband. I began creating a scrapbook for each year that we were together. He encouraged me to start working at a scrapbook store to support my habit! I was hired and hosted scrapbook crops every Friday and worked retail. It was there that I learned a ton about scrapbooking techniques, tools, and products. It was also where I would fall in love with Quickutz. I was fascinated by the intricate shapes and how they added so much to my scrapbooks and cards. I starting collecting the dies and saving up to buy the Revolution. Design Team Member Sue introduced me to Scrapbuggy and I have been hooked ever since!

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a Registered Nurse and moved back to Minnesota to marry my husband, Bryan. I got a job as a school nurse. I moved into his house and completely took over the master bedroom to turn it into a scrapbooking room. Bryan and I are constantly building and adding to the scrapbook room with organizing cubes, shelves, etc.

I would consider my style to be girly and vintage. I love antiques and like to incorporate antique embellishments into my work. I am an avid embellishment collector and love to organize them! My cat, Pinkles, keeps me company while I scrap. She loves to sit right on my layouts and play with any ribbon that I bring out!

I am so honored and excited to be on the Scrapbuggy Design Team!