This week creative genius Ellie is in the spotlight. After you learn more about her, make sure to browse her gallery for some terrific inspiration.

How did you get into scrapping?

My dear friend Nikki Scott introduced me to it all in November of 2008!

What program do you use to scrap?

photoshop CS3

What is your favorite NSBR thing to do?

To read…(Twillight series or stephan king!)

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

 ummm.. gosh.. My fav all time song is Nothing compares by Sinead oconnor! I have a lot of oldies on my ipod at the mo.. Toni Braxton, Dido, Lauryn Hill, eek I have so many!! Im an RnB girl!

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

Can i put my boys?

Are you musically inclined?

No..lol I love listening to it though!

What is a typical day like for you?

wake, shower, feed the kids, get them to school, home, clean,scrap, lunch, fetch the kids home, tea, clean, scrap, bed! The joys of having messy kids!

What inspires you?

My boys!!

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

My top 5 at the mo have to be…

 
They change daily though lol

How do you start a layout?

I look through my kit first and then pick my fav paper and start adding elements. Simple as that… I tend to pick my photo as im going along!

What made you want to apply for your first CT?

My 1st CT was actually for…fruitloopsally I think!! I applied through DST and it was because her designs were so different, I was in love! She is such a sweetheart!

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a nursery nurse!

How long does it take you to create a layout?

About an hour.. more if its quite a busy one!

Who are your scrapping/designing heros?

All my scrapping girlies are my heroes… Nikki scott, Jessica, Sophie, Martina, Jule, Jennie shall I go on..? Oh and I just adore everything Sarah (my3hens) creates, she is amazing and just so sweet!! .. I love all the After5 designers can I pick them all??

Do you have a specific style?

I dont think so, I dont think ive settled into my style just yet. Its changing all the time and hopefully for the better lol

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

Not reallly no.

What would be your dream vacation?

Disneyland!!!

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

I don’t drink! Milk or water for me.