Sneak peek at Karen Burniston’s project…

Posted on 16. Jun, 2011 by lisa.

When you finish Karen Burniston’s project you will feel so proud, so successful, so ready to do it again! Karen is an excellent teacher and being in her class is like being behind the scenes while a magician sets up his props for the show. Once you know all the tricks you take a step back and say “I get it! I can totally do that! That was so easy!” You will see everything in a whole new light, and this is the project that will be the catalyst…

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Introducing CE ’11 Teacher #5 – Vicki Boutin

Posted on 16. Dec, 2010 by lisa.

Vicki Boutin comes from a background in graphic design and fine arts and she has always been passionate about creating pretty things! Her love of colour, texture, funky patterns and photography lead her to the discovery of scrapbooking and paper crafting. She has not looked back since!

In 2006 Vicki became a Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame winner and went on to be part of Better Homes and Gardens Scrapbooks Etc’s Creative Team. Her work is currently published in Scrapbooks, Etc and Vicki writes a quarterly article for Scrapbooks and Cards Today magazine. She enjoys working closely with a number of the industry’s top manufacturers including Sassafras, 7 Gypsies, BasicGrey, Little Yellow Bicycle and Pink Paislee. Vicki is also a Ranger Certified instructor.

Vicki is always on a mission to learn something new and then find a way to share it! That is where teaching comes in! She has taught workshops in the United States, Canada and Europe and loves to approach art in a fun, fresh and accessible way. Her motto is “You don’t know if it’s your style until you try it, so go for it! It’s only a piece of paper!” Her workshops offer an opportunity to meet new friends, try new things and most of all have FUN!!!

Two crazy kids and a straight laced husband keep things interesting in Vicki’s home in Southern Ontario, Canada. At present, Vicki is writing her first technique based book which will be available in 2012.

Follow Vicki on her blog: vickiboutin.typepad.com

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Introducing CE ’11 Teachers #3 & #4 – Kelli and Jenaye Collins

Posted on 15. Dec, 2010 by lisa.

This mother and daughter duo have been inspiring each other and collaborating on projects for years. They have taught together, as well as separately, and have over 25 years of teaching experience between them. In addition to teaching locally in Mesa, Arizona, they have traveled as far as South Africa to share their love of all things creative with others.

From paper crafting to designing projects with fabric, Jenaye and Kelli Collins continue to push themselves to learn new techniques to incorporate into their projects. They can often be spotted in second-hand stores searching for unique one-of-a-kind items to complete their handmade creations. From costume jewelry once worn on special occasions to buttons once found in grandma’s sewing box, they collect it all.

Their work has been published in: Under the Covers, Eclectic, Creating Keepsakes, Kickin, Creative Reflections and Time & About.

Not only has their love of creativity brought them closer together, it has also introduced them to many wonderful people along the way.

Jenaye currently designs, creates patterns and teaches hair and fashion accessories featuring her unique style. She owns a little on-line business at www.jenayesjunque.com. Kelli currently teaches paper crafting for scrapbooks and party favors. She loves mixing paper crafting and gift giving ideas to create little “gifts” to give to friends throughout the year.

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Introducing CE ’11 Teacher #2 – Janet Hopkins

Posted on 14. Dec, 2010 by lisa.

Janet is an experienced educator having taught at stores, conventions and events across the world and truly has a passion for teaching people new ways to use the innovative products on the market today.  To see more examples of Janet’s work, visit: janethopkins.typepad.com.

Janet is co-owner of House of 3 with Heidi Swapp and Rhonna Farrer. The site is an eclectic, fun place for crafters to find innovation and inspiration and has been a true creative collaboration that she is truly grateful for. You can see all of the digital, printable and physical products they have to offer at www.houseof3.com. House of 3 also has a physical line of product that just debuted through Pink Paislee.

Janet lives in North Texas with her husband of fourteen years, Rick, and their four lovely and spirited children who are 12, 7, 4 and 15 months.

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Introducing CE ’11 teacher #1 – Ali Edwards

Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by lisa.

Ali Edwards’s passion resides in that very special place where the stories and images of life intersect.

Designer, blogger, educator, author, wife and mother of two, Ali is well known for capturing everyday life with photos and words and creating scrapbooks from those moments that often pass by in an instant.

“I started scrapbooking in 2002 as a way to organize all the stuff I collected after the birth of my son. It has become so much more than an organizational process for me. Through the techniques of photography and personal storytelling I have discovered my voice. My hope is that by sharing the stories of my life and the methods I use to document our days, others will feel inspired and encouraged to record their own.”

Since embarking on this creative career, Ali has written four books about scrapbooking, authored a popular monthly column for Creating Keepsakes magazine, conducted workshops around the globe & online. She currently designs digital and printable scrapbooking products for Designer Digitals, stamps for Technique Tuesday and blogs daily at aliedwards.com

To learn more about Ali and her work visit www.aliedwards.com.

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2010 Teachers Announced!

Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by admin.

Our 2010 teachers have been announced. Check out the Teacher section to read their bios.

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