This month we have another absolutely fantastic designer guesting with us! Becky Olsen is so much fun and we can't wait to wow you with the fun projects she created for us! You're going to love her and her designs!
OA Guest Designer Q&A
Where do you live?
Salt Lake City UT
Kids?
4, Two boys and two girls. They are amazing and growing so fast! My oldest is a son that is 20 years old and serving and LDS mission in Cuiaba Brazil, the second is a daughter that is 18 and a student at the University of Utah, the third is a daughter that gets straight A’s and is 17, and fourth is a son that is in 8th grade and is the guy who is friends with everyone.
How would you describe your style?
A little of this and a little of that. It is fun to play with paper and glue, and I don’t worry about style, I just enjoy the process.
How long have you been scrapping?
A long time, LOL! I have been scrapping about 14 years, and it never gets old!
What's your favorite OA paper line?
Great question, there have been so many favorites, do I have to pick just one? Hometown, Cherry Hill, Thrift Shop, Night Light….
What size do you scrapbook?
I started at 8 ½” x 11” but the products that came along convinced me to try 12” x 12” so that is what I usually do now.
1 page or 2?
Both.
Do you make cards?
Love to make cards, I just need to get better at giving them away (yikes!)
Is your scrap area messy or neat?
Neat.
What camera do you use?
Canon 40D
What is your favorite OA stamp set?
Cherry Hill
Your favorite ink?
Ranger Distress or Archival depending on the project surface.
Where do you find your inspiration?
Everywhere I look I find inspiration, billboards, tv, online shops, blogs, etc.
Hand journaling or computer?
Usually by hand unless I am submitting for publication.
What's your favorite scrapbooking color?
Any kind of green!
What's your most-used scrapbook tool (aside from your trimmer)?
Sewing machine for sure!
Are you a slow scrapper or a quick scrapper?
Pretty quick, I can usually get a layout done in about an hour from printing pics to getting it adhered in place.
What's your favorite quote?
Not really a quote kind of girl, but I love the “Golden Rule” and it is a integral part of our family.
Give us your favorite tip...
When you are creating find a way to give your project something that is distinct, whether it is a pop of color that is unexpected, a piece of trim that is interesting or some embellishments that grab your eye. Give it something that makes it uniquely yours.
Join me in welcoming Becky this month - we'll send out a box of goodies to one random commenter! We'll draw a winner on April 5th! Good Luck!