This week our CT Spotlight shines brightly on the very talented Karen. Read all about her below and take a look at her fabulous gallery here.
Give us the Cliff Notes version of you.
I am 36 years old and am a wife to Simon and mom to Rhys who is 8 and Finlay 6,We live in the uk with our gorgeous staffie Ruby,If you dont find me scrapping you will find me with my head in a book i just love to read
How did you get into scrapping?
I first discovered psp and joined many msn groups doing siggys and was then introduced to scrap booking and thought this was worth while and i soon became addicted in scrapping my childrens storys
What program do you use to scrap?
ps3
What is your favorite NSBR thing to do?
I love to chill out with a good book and a brew
What are the top 5 songs on your list right now?
I rarely listen to music anymore just dont find time to but my top band would be Erasure i totally love Erasure and go and see them in concert whenever they play
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
My Family they mean the world to me and i wouldnt be who i am with out them
Are you musically inclined?
Hmmm Nah,i tried the violin at school but i was so bad in the end i kept forgetting to take it on purpose so they booted me out in the end lol
What is a typical day like for you?
My day starts by getting up early getting the boys up and ready for the day,then i will sit with my laptop check emails and ct forums and facebook then basically my day revolves around that,on a few evenings a week i go to work in a supermarket
What inspires you?
Colours,themes,Parks and my family
What are your top 5 layouts you’ve ever done?
How do you start a layout?
I rarely start a page with a photo the photo normally comes last,Ill start with a paper but can gaurantee it will not end with that paper
What made you want to apply for your first CT?
Hmm cause i wanted freebies lol,No not really i liked the designers work that much that thought i could help promote,the hardest part of applying for a ct is waiting for the answer,im on 2 fabulous store cts now and can cope with that just nice
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A nursery nurse but i was bought up to get a job as soon as you left school to support yaself but i dont hold that against my parents because i would of never met my husband and had my children if i hadnt of worked where i did
How long does it take you to create a layout?
Hours,im a slow scrapper and it takes me ages to be completely happy with a page
Who are your scrapping/designing heros?
My four hens has to be my favourite,as for designers i love them all but nikki holds a place in my heart
Do you have a specific style?
White space id love to be able to do whimsical and fantasy but just dont know where to start
Do you have a vision of what a layout will look like when you start it?
No Never!
What would be your dream vacation?
Anywhere hot and with a beach will do me,Im easily pleased you have to be living in cold and rainy Britain
And no After 5 interview would be complete without this question…What is your favorite after hours drink?
Baileys over ice or in coffee or hot chocolate yum yum!
