Lori Andrea Sarah Kim Anja Vicki Jeanne
Scrappin' Sheila
Hi everyone!! For those of you I haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet, my name is Sheila .... aka, Scrappin' Sheila! Since the age of 15 I have always had a creative fascination with photographs. My albums were never the norm ... (don`t tell anyone this) but I used to cut out words from magazines & use wallpaper sample books to decorate my pages. And yes, like you, I thought I was really cool when I tried my first pair of zig-zag decorative scissors. Oh the stories I could tell ... Let's just say that I've come a long way baby! I have designed countless albums for others. A very proud moment in my life was when I worked with the Ronald McDonald House in designing an anniversary keepsake album for them. I was humbled by meeting some of the families I scrapbooked; knowing how the Ronald McDonald House helped them when they needed it most. It is something I will never forget and that changed me inside. Memories truly can be forever.
My favourite things to scrapbook, without a doubt, would be the loves of my life ... my two beautiful daughters and my husband, the most incredible man I know. I also love photography, reading & writing. Autumn is my favourite season... I am always amazed by the beauty that surrounds us. When I look at something it is always with a scrapbook layout in mind! It is no longer a Kodak moment; but a Scrapbooking one in my mind!
Below you will meet our incedible team of Designers. Each one of these remarkable ladies has touched my life in so many ways. I cannot even begin to say what each one of them means to me. They fill my heart with support, inspiration and most of all, friendship. Each one of them represents SGD to a T! You see, like you - we LOVE this hobby ... to hold a new gadget or play with a new do-dad - well, it's like watching a kid under the tree Christmas morning! We just can't get enough of it!! Together our goal is to get your creative mo-jo soaring like never before!!! The lovely Diva's of SGD's are here for you ... I just know you will fall in love with each them!! Thanks for visiting & we can't wait to see you again!! Hugs, Scrappin' Sheila
Lori, Design Team Co-ordinator
Hi! I am Lori and I share Scrappin' Great Deals' design team co-ordinator duties with Andrea. I am a scrapbooking enthusiast! I typically only make layouts but do love creating altered objects when time permits!! Once in a while I will even make a card!! I have been crafting most of my life but I was introduced to scrapbooking in 2001. I scoffed at first but it didn't take me long to be hooked!!
My style has developed over the years and has settled into a kind of shabby chic, artistic blend. I love distressing and inking on my layouts, mixed media, stamping, white space makes me nervous!! I love most of what Tim Holtz & Ranger have developed. I can't say there are any companies that don't have something I like, but I do tend to gravitate towards Fancy Pants, 7 Gypsies, Prima & Bo-bunny, Graphic 45 and Glitz Design. I have a busy life with my very supportive husband Karl. We have two fantastic boys, Malcolm and Ben. We also have a bit of a petting zoo in our lives with a dog, a cat and 2 bunnies! I work full time as a landscape designer as well as part time at Scrappin' Great Deals. I work with Sheila creating the monthly scrapbooking kits. This is the best part of my job, matching up paper and embellishments, putting it all together with new & exciting products as well as with the tried & true that we love so much! I am looking forward to sharing more of my creations, those of my fellow team and all the divas at Scrappin' Great Deals!!! Thank you!!
Andrea, Design Team Co-ordinator
Kim, Design Team Diva
Sarah, Design Team Diva
Hi! My name is Sarah and I'm a stamping enthusiast! I am married to Chris, Mum to Samuel, and work full time as a Senior Marketing Manager in Health Care at 3M. I am originally from Drummondville, QC, graduated from UNB Fredericton with a degree in Chemistry and then moved to London to work for 3M, where I've been for over 13 years. I love my job in marketing, which combines my analytical background with my love of the creative! I get to organize tradeshows, special events, advertisements, and even the occasional movie or tv set!
I started crafting almost 8 years ago when I was on maternity leave, and was first introduced to Stampin' Up! at a home party. I've been making cards ever since! My latest passion is Copic markers which I discovered through taking classes at Scrappin' Great Deals, and from there I started blogging, entering challenges, and am now THRILLED to be on the store's design team! I love my crafting as it is such a great outlet from my busy life, and I can enjoy it at home when my son is in bed, or on the weekends with my fellow crafty friends. I've met such wonderful friends through this hobby and look forward to sharing it with others as I start teaching and designing.
Anja, Design Team Diva
So here we go, a picture and some things about myself ... My name is Anja and I am so thrilled to be a part of the Diva's for SGD and now also to be part of the SGD Design team!! It is gonna be so much fun! I have been around for a while, but I will share some things about myself ... I have always been a crafty girl .... I am married to a wonderful farmer .... together we have 4 energetic boys .... we immigrated to Canada in 1999 ... I started scrapbooking in 1999 .... I still love to scrapbook but card making took over .... I talk too much .... I could keep on writing, telling you all about how I go to the store, talk to all of you and look at the new things that Sheila keeps on bringing in .... really, it is very therapeutic!!
Looking forward to doing the Friday post on the store's blog & meeting with you all in person or online!!
Take care, Anja
Vicki, Honoured Anytime SGD Diva
I'm very honoured and excited to be working with Sheila and her fabulous group of designers! I've been involved in the paper crafting industry for just over 10 years, after a coworker brought some rubber stamps to play with over our lunch hour. Since then, I haven't looked back and have been blessed to design for many fabulous companies in the last six years, some of which Sheila carries right in her store.
When I'm not getting inky, I am a proud football mom to a very tall 15 year old and work full time as a behavioural therapist. If I can squeak in a little extra time, I enjoy reading, playing guitar, singing and fishing!!!! I'm from Kingston Ontario, but some of my besties hail from the London area. I hope you enjoy the projects that I'm looking forward to sharing with you
Jeanne, Honoured Anytime SGD Diva
I've worked in the design world full-time for the last 6 years with some wonderful companies. You can find my work regularly in CardMaker Magazine and assorted other publications.
I look forward to sharing some of my creativity with you!
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