Every Friday this month we will be introducing you to the new members of the October Afternoon Design Team! Today, we have the talented Shanna Noel and Melanie Blackburn.
Shanna Noel
Hiya! My name is Shanna Noel and I am super excited to be a part of the OA family! I live in Sonoma County California with the love of my life and our two wonderful daughters!!
Are you a layout person, card person, or both?
I like it all! I love to play with different techniques on different formats, it keeps me inspired!
How would you describe your style?
While I love white space and bright colors I am not sure I have a signature style, I love to try new techniques and am always inspired by the latest trends.
From my Studio Calico September Gallery
What is on your scrap desk right now?
I just finished working on a layout for later this month with the Public Library line, seriously how cute is that line!?
What is a favorite tool or product you cannot scrapbook without?
My sewing machine!! I love adding that finishing touch and the texture it creates is just so much fun!!!
What is your favorite October Afternoon line?
YIKES! How in the world am I supposed to pick just one?! Since I used Public Library last, let's go with that.. the vintage school elements steal my heart EVERY time!!
What is your favorite source of inspiration?
You!! This community is such a source of inspiration, I am always amazed and honored that I get to be a part of it!
From my Studio Calico September Gallery
What is your favorite movie or book?
Serendipity (movie) have you seen it? I don't know why but I love it to pieces!
What is your favorite food?
Living in Sonoma County I am lucky enough to be surrounded by some amazing food and I have to say I love it all, trying new things is my favorite!
What is a favorite childhood memory?
Building forts from the couch cushions with my little sister!
If you could have dinner with anyone living or deceased, who would it be and why?
Great question!!! I think my Grandpa, I was so young when he passed away I have a couple questions I am dying to ask him!
Melanie Blackburn
Hello! I'm so excited to be here today and part of this inspiring team! I'm a mom of 3 girls, married to my high school sweetheart, life is busy but I try to be creative every day, even if it's simply organizing my scrap space or editing pictures.
Are you a layout person, card person, or both?
I prefer making layouts, especially 8.5x11 but every once in a while I will make a card or a mini album. I love we have so many creative options.
How would you describe your style?
Layered!! I love adding layers, bits of papers to add as much depth as possible to a layout. I love playing with various techniques and mediums. I'm not afraid to experiement!
What is on your scrap desk right now?
Nothing! I just did a major clean up and my desk is ready to tackle an upcoming project for OA! I do have to clean between each project, I have a tiny work space so there is no room for things to pile up.
What is a favorite tool or product you cannot scrapbook without?
Like Shanna it's my sewing machine!! I have to add stitching to every single project, it just doesn't feel complete without it.
What is your favorite October Afternoon line?
One?! This is hard, but I do have a strong love for Public Library. We are a family the loves to read, my oldest is devouring the Harry Potter books, I just finished a series of books and my middle daughter is learning to read, so this collection is very appropriate for us right now.
What is your favorite source of inspiration?
Everything! From other scrappers to home decor inspiration to of course awesome products!! Inspiration is all around us and I really try to remember this.
What is your favorite movie or book?
The Time Traveller's Wife, both the movie and the book. I read the book in my 20's and was delighted when the movie was released.
What is your favorite food?
Pizza! I love a very good authentic pizza with fresh ingredients. My husband and I always joke that we could live off pizza alone.
What is a favorite childhood memory?
Picking raspberries at my grand-father's. We would visit and enjoy a swim in his pool and in between pool time to run to the garden to eat fresh raspberries.
We can't wait to see what fun projects Shanna and Melanie create!! Stay tuned next Friday to meet a couple more new members of our fabulous Design Team!