Member Spotlight | Nirupama Hecker

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I fell into scrapbooking a few months after my first child was born and it was just perfect for me. First, it helped me deal with all those new mommy emotions that time was going by way too fast. I had found my pause button. Scrapbooking was my therapy, my outlet, my memories keeper, and my artistic expression. I still don't remember how I found Studio Calico, but I stalked the site for so long before I picked up the courage to subscribe. Does that make sense? I wanted to be worthy of all that I saw here and I was nervous. Since then, I have loved seeing this community bloom and grow. It has helped me grow along with it. Starting Project Life

A huge thank you to Studio Calico for choosing me for this honor. I am so grateful.

All time favorite past kit or collection : There are so many great kits it is really hard to choose, so I have a couple. Neverland stands out, with its summery colors and feel, the awesome stencil just begging to be watercolored and outlined and one of my all time favorite stamps. Sugar Rush, which came out right after my son was born last February was also a very special kit for me. I loved the crown motifs and all the beautiful hearts and yummy chipboard, it was a beautiful Valentine's palette that was still versatile enough for lots of other projects.

What do you do when your kit comes? I usually stalk the UPS guy all day (or longer!) so I know the second it gets dropped on my door step. I grab some crayons and give my kids the large piece of packing paper inside it to distract them while I tear through all the goodies. I like to open each little package, like so many little presents and sort through them. I try to have pictures printed out ahead of time so I can get started on the real making as soon as nap time or bedtime hits, whichever comes first.

What's your go-to technique? Using translucent elements on a project. I love how it adds something eclectic and unexpected, while inviting you to look closer. I love to have a see through pocket on my project life spreads too.

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where do you go when your mojo is low?

Studio Calico has such a high quality of designers and members, I never fail to find a little inspiration after browsing the galleryclasses

Thank you for letting us spotlight you, Nirupama! We loved getting to know more about you! If you'd like to see more of Nirupama's work, be sure to follow her here at SC and on her Instagram!