This week’s spotlight shines bright on CTM Erica Webster, known to most of you as pne123. Erica is one of my all-time fave scrappers so it’s a joy to be able to learn more about her. Her amazing photos and real-life style just draw me in every time. Her gallery is a fountain of inspiration for me. I hope you enjoy browsing through it as well.
What program do you use to scrap?
Photoshop CS
What is your favorite NSBR thing to do?
I love photography with cooking a close number two.
What are the top 5 songs on your list right now?
A little bit of everything….George Straight, Kid Rock, Pink, Alan Jackson, Godsmack
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
My beautiful family
Are you musically inclined?
Not in the least.
What is a typical day like for you?
Wake up when the kids do, head to work, try to fit some time on the treadmill, finish up work, make the kids dinner, take the family for a walk, get the kids off to bed, catch up on all my shows I have on Tivo, scrap while I watch TV, head to bed. Repeat.
What inspires you?
Music, books, my children
What are your top 5 layouts you’ve ever done?
For me it’s the layouts that I’ve done that capture a moment or emotion which I love the best. They might not be the best design, but they capture the story perfectly. Here are few.
How do you start a layout?
My layouts typically start with a photo as inspiration, but once in awhile I come across a kit that I love and search through my thousands of photos to find the perfect one.
What made you want to apply for your first CT?
The talent of the other scrappers on the team.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
An engineer like my great grandfather, grandfather, and father. Exciting, huh?
How long does it take you to create a layout?
They can take a couple of hours to a couple of days. Depends on how much computer time I have during a evenings.
Who are your scrapping/designing heroes?
There are too many to name.
Do you have a specific style?
I really am a storyteller at heart. I scrap for my kids and my family. So for me I love photo and journaling focused pages. I’m not sure that’s a style, but it’s the best way to describe mine. J
Do you have a vision of what a layout will look like when you start it?
Not usually. I know the general feel I want to create to compliment the photo/journaling, but the end result manifests itself as I start laying out the photos and elements.
What would be your dream vacation?
I’d love to take a Mediterranean Cruise.
And no After 5 interview would be complete without this question…What is your favorite after hours drink?
I have 2 favorites. Vodka & Cranberry, Vanilla Vodka & Diet Coke.
