This week’s spotlight falls on CT member Chantal! You’ve seen her all over digiland and we’re so proud she’s part of our group here at A5D! Check out her answers to our now-famous questionnaire to learn more about her and then stop by her gallery to check her fabulous pages!

First I have to say, English is not my mother language and it´s hard for me to find the right words

Give us the Cliff Notes version of you.

I am 32 years old, live in Germany, in love with my hubby since 9,5 years, we married last year on 04/04, so we celebrate our first anniversary these days. Giving birth to one daughter with 27. SAHM, worked in a office before that.

How did you get into scrapping?

It was in June 2005, I saw it in a Mommy Board, tried it on my own and was addicted!

What program do you use to scrap?

Photo Impact 12

What is your favorite NSBR thing to do?

Photographing, I could spend hours to learn more about it

What are the top 5 songs on your list right now?

Lady Gaga – Poker Face
the complete Twilight Soundtrack
Justin Timberlake feat. TI – Dead and gone

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

Not really sure, but I think gave birth to my dd Lena. I know its not really an accomplishment.

Are you musically inclined?

Oh no. Can’t sing!

What is a typical day like for you?

Wake up and get Lena ready for Kindergarten. Back at home drink my first cup of coffee for the day, checking my emails, perhaps scrapping. I do anything like all the other staying at home moms

What inspires you?

my daughter! She is so cute and she really inspires me.

What are your top 5 layouts you’ve ever done?

Oh this changes, I really love this one:

and this:

How do you start a layout?

Most time with the kit, starting with one or two papers, then add the photo (s) and after it the elements. Last but not least word arts and title.

What made you want to apply for your first CT?

I saw a call at DST from Sausan Designs and I really loved her stuff and tried it and I was so happy when she said yes!

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be famous

How long does it take you to create a layout?

It averages around 30-60 minutes, sometimes longer, sometimes shorter.

Who are your scrapping/designing heros?

oooh there are so many talented people in digiland, I really love the pages by my3hens and Sydney.
My designing heroes are all the talented ladies I am creative for. Most money I spend for all the Kits by Natali Design, I really love her Kits and Word arts.

Do you have a specific style?

No I don´t think so.

Do you have a vision of what a layout will look like when you start it?

Yes but most time it looks totally different at the end.

What would be your dream vacation?

Together with my hubby and daughter on a beach, perhaps Mauritius. Or a shopping trip with my best friend to New York.

And no After 5 interview would be complete without this question…What is your favorite after hours drink?

I really love Sex on the Beach