This week’s spotlight shine brightly on Petra aka milo82! She is a super fabulous and super sweet scrapper. After you read more about her, go and drool over her gorgeous gallery.

Give us the Cliff Notes version of you.
I grew up with my parents and little brother, in a small town in the netherlands We used to live in the house next to my dads garage. You could always find me there as a little girl, watching my dad work…so I know a little about fixing cars! On my 7th b-day we moved to a more child-friendly neighbour hood, where my parents still live. Now-a-days I’m 27 , a fiance and live with my sweet moroccan prince. We’ve been together for almost 8 years. I’m a softball player, a teacher at a daycare, photographer & indoor soccer player

How did you get into scrapping?
One of the moms from daycare got me addicted. She once showed us her album and I loved it. She tought me some fine trics. Most of it I learned by myself, with just trying out new things. That was at the end of 2005

What program do you use to scrap?
I used to scrap with PSP X, but ever since I tried ACDSee’s photo editor, I’m hooked! It’s very easy to use and has a lot of cool features. The only minor thing is that it can’t use plugins & presets for photos.

What is your favorite NSBR thing to do?
Mmm…watch TV with my guy and just relax with a cup of hot choco

What are the top 5 songs on your list right now?
in no particular order:
- owl city — Fireflies
- edward maya & viki jigulina — stereo love
- jason derulo — what you say
- Jordin sparks — one step at a time
- timbaland ft. nelly furtado & soshy — morning after dark

What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Just being & staying myself. Love & making my family proud and help anyone wherever I can!

Are you musically inclined?
Well I think I can sing… a little anyway! My primary school teacher always told my mom I had a beautiful voice and recommended me to go take singing classes, but I never wanted! Some days I really regret that

What is a typical day like for you?
When I’m off of work… wake up after I slept in a little (till 10-ish is normal now-a-days), make some tea and turn on my pc. Check email and browse my digi homes (A5D is nr.1).
Maybe scrap a bit and edit photos from shoots I had. Then it’s time for a shower and head outside… either grocery shopping, cloth shopping or any kind of shopping. Visit friends or family and go home to prepare a nice diner… after diner scrap a page or two and then relax on the couch with my sweets, before we go to bed!

What inspires you?
Lots… just simple moment,s music, colors, fabrics, nature, smiles & more…

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

How do you start a layout?
If I’m scrapping for my CT’s I start with the kit and then search for a photo. If I’m scrapping for me, I pick a photo and find the perfect kit. But I always start with adding a paper and the photo… everything else comes after

What made you want to apply for your first CT?
Well seeing others being on CT’s I wanted to know what it would be like. I loved her designs & style and just went with it.. I was pretty nervous though to find out wether I made it… and I did!

What did you want to be when you grew up?
Different things: An animal doctor, a teacher & a sweet mommy of course!

How long does it take you to create a layout?
Depends, on wether I want it to be simple or more busy. The simple pages usually take me longer somehow, cause I want them to be perfect and clean!

Who are your scrapping/designing heros?
Scrapping: Sara (scarletsierra), her photos always stand out, love her journalling for her sweet bugga and everything is always perfect in it’s place. Jule, I think she really gives it all when creatinng a page… it’s never too much and her style is just daring! Liz ( Paislee press) I just love her simple & clean designs!
For designers and there are just too much to name!!

Do you have a specific style?
Nope, I let the kit inspire me and just see where it leads me!

Do you have a vision of what a layout will look like when you start it?
Well sometimes I’ve got it all clear in my head, but actually it always turns out different… or almost the same or completely different

What would be your dream vacation?
Well anything if it’s with my love. But if I went for places it would be: Australia, Africa, USA (the places I haven’t seen yet), Cuba & on top of my list: Indonesia (since I’m 1/4 indonesian) and for romantic places with my guy I would wanna go to: Venice & Paris

And no After 5 interview would be complete without this question…What is your favorite after hours drink?
A Strawberry daiquiri, made by my sweet auntie Carla! (Who lives in the USA, who I really miss!)