Contributor Center Stage: Cristina

CristinaCStudio Calico community

1. How long have you been scrapbooking?

I have been a digital scrapbooker since 2008, and a paper scrapbooker since late 2012. Somewhere in between that time, I also started doing hybrid scrapbooking, cardmaking and Project Life.

2. What’s your go-to technique?

Stamping! I rarely make a project without stamps. They’re just the perfect touch for me!

3. Would you mind sharing some photos of how one

I love using digital files in my projects. For this page, I used the Homespun cut file by Paige Evans. I envisioned having these clouds cut out of white cardstock, and popped up against a white background. I also cut some pieces of paper from the Homespun 6x6 paper pad to back the clouds (my love for color always wins after all!).

Next, I arranged the clouds on my background and started to think about where to place my photo.

Once I was happy with the placement of the clouds, I added pop dots under my clouds to give them dimension and adhered them.

I selected a few embellishments from Pocket - the Documenter add on kit - to finish my page. I added some journaling (after the photos were taken) to talk about how this is a time of transition on my life - which is why I thought the clouds matched the feel of this page so well.

4. How do you stay organized?

My craft space cannot be called organized, but it’s in a state of controlled chaos. I know where everything is, and that’s a time saver. I have two Ikea Raskog carts that host all my stamps and my Documenter kits - I love having everything within reach.

5. What is the crafting tool you can’t live without?

There’s isn’t anything I can’t live without, except my computer, but I do love my tools. I love my Big Shot die cutting machine, and recently I’ve fallen in love with the Fuse and the Minc.

6. Where do you go to get ideas?

I mostly get inspired from the products themselves, but I do love how the Studio Calico classes stretch my creativity and make me try new things. My favorite social media by far is Instagram, I love checking out my feed multiple times a day. You can find me at http://instagram/cristinac81

7. Anything else we should know about you and/or

I love color, and I love bunnies. This month I am hosting the LOAW challenges in the forum - one challenge per week to keep you inspired throughout the month. I hope you’ll play along! http://www.studiocalico.com/community/challenge-central