Diva Craft Lounge: Recent Episodes
Danielle & Rayme
Scrapbooks, Stamps and Crafts - OH MY! Listen to Scrapbook Diva® Danielle Forsgren and The Duke of Crafts, Rayme Royale, with their special guests * and Diva's on the Road
Our guest is Sarah Hodsdon is an internationally recognized Mixed Media Artist, award winning Designer, Author, Television Personality and Instructor. As an accomplished Artist and Writer, her work has been published in hundreds of publications as well in a number of books, industry publications, online galleries and advertisements.This week Sarah shares with us her recent adventure at Maker Faire - an event created by Make Magazine to "celebrate arts, crafts, engineering, science projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset."
Sarah's unique artistic style often incorporates random everyday items in new unexpected and innovative ways. Her latest works reflecting her DIY sensibility won top honors at the Craft and Hobby Association's Winter Convention where she was awarded both Best in Show for Exhibiting Excellence and, the Designer's Press Kit Award as well.
Sarah is currently the Chief Creative Officer for Sarah-n-dipitous Designs LLC, a licensing and design firm that specializes in creating innovative products and surface art for a multitude of uses both inside and outside of the crafting industry as well marketing, consulting and branding. Sarah is an executive Producer with 48 Chickens Production and Media where she is working in tandem with youth on projects in both film and music.
This Weeks Project: Cup CuffDETAILS
Our guest is Joy Gabler of The Vintage Rabbit. Joy is a native Californian who was crafting, designing and creating at the very young age of 7. In highschool she designed elaborate bulletin boards...then started working at a local pharmacy where a gift buyer was needed so Joy was taught how to buy and her pharmacy became known as the "Nordstrom" of pharmacies..she has been (25yrs.) and still to this day a talented gift buyer! Her love and appreciation for this occupation led her to start up her own company The Vintage Rabbit, 11 years ago. Her Business grew from a creative mind that let the designs take on a life of their own & she was led down the rabbit hole to an entire world of whimsy, color & unlimited possiblities.She has drawn from nature, the color wheel, fairy tales & alot of creative abandon. Joy lives on a farm which lets her be close to nature and that has played a big part in her designs. She has a workshop at home and 2 permanent shop spaces, she travels to shows, teaches classes, styles for photo shoots, stages homes, the sum of all these ventures, keeps her up on & ahead of, trends & has built her into a household name.
This Weeks Project: Peek-a-boo Card DETAILS
Our first guest is Scott Wilson owner of Heart Threads Clothing. After a close friend lost their daughter, he wanted to do something to express his love and support to the family. The vision was to create a "message close to the heart". Having a contract to print the father's company shirts, he came up with the idea to print a portrait picture of his daughter on the inside of the shirt positioned above the heart. Our second guest is Niki Meiners one of many talented Designers who work with Clearsnap and the Smooch Product Line. DETAILS
Our guest is Sarah Hodsdon is an internationally recognized Mixed Media Artist, award winning Designer, Author, Television Personality and Instructor. As an accomplished Artist and Writer, her work has been published in hundreds of publications as well in a number of books, industry publications, online galleries and advertisements.DETAILS
Our first guest today is Mark Montano: Designer, Author, and TV Personality: Designer on TLC'S "WHILE YOU WERE OUT," host of TLC's 10 YEARS YOUNGER, Designer on the STYLE! Network's MY CELEBRITY HOME, Designer on WE TV's She's Moving In and on My Home 2.O. Mark Montano is an energetic, young, and undeniably cool designer. ur second guest today is Sarah Moore the President and Editor in Chief of Craft Critique Inc., a popular website featuring the best in craft products, crafting tools and crafty events. Saraha's crafty dream is to change the face of the craft industry by bringing crafters form all genres and generations together!DETAILS
Our first guest today is Colleen Baxter who is the Marketing/Creative director for Philadelphia based Viva Décor US. Colleen holds a BA in fine/graphic arts from The Tyler School Of Art. She did post graduate work at the Temple overseas campus in Rome Italy. Our second guest today is Richard Webb who serves as Marketing and Creative Director for GlueArts, a division of RS Industrial, located just outside Atlanta, GA. Richard has been in the communications industry for more than 35 years. He is a recognized expert in retail corporate product positioning, brand development, marketing and merchandising strategy development for the fashion and packaged goods industries. DETAILS
Our guest today is Kathy Cano-Murillo, the Crafty Chica, a full-time artist and writer, most known for her site, CraftyChica.com. She makes and sells a line of home accessories and jewelry that have been sold everywhere from Bloomingdales to Target. She also teaches others how to do the same through her weekly syndicated newspaper craft column and blog. She has a web series on LifetimeTV.com, seven published books, as well as two novels. She and her husband are very proud of the Crafty Chica product line in Michaels stores! DETAILS
Our guest is Fran Ortmeyer Communications Director, Demonstrator and Model Maker for Clover Needlecraft. Fran was born and raised in rural Mississippi and taught at an early age the love of needle work from crocheting tablecloths to hand piecing and quilting. Seven years ago she sold her needlework company, Dream Works to retire. That didn't last long and she soon found herself working with Clover. She has written a humor column "Frantics" for the Cross Stitch and Needlework Magazine for 12 years. Fran lives in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Washington state with her husband John and two cats, Skittles and Mumphy. DETAILS
Our first guest is Sherri Haab is a bestselling craft author with 25 published books to her credit, with several titles selling over a million copies each. A lifestyle book documenting her inspiration and experience behind crafting jewelry will be released March 2010. She is a certified metal clay instructor, leading numerous craft and jewelry making workshops internationally. Our second guest is Elena Etcheverry the Founder of Scrapbook Royalty Charitable Crafters for Noble Causes a California Non-Profit Organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for other non-profits through unique Scrapbooking and Crafting events. DETAILS
Our first guest is Magdalena Muldoon owner of Mercart USA. She learned the traditional technique of Repujado from the 5 best teachers in Mexico using metals and tools to do Metal Embossing. In 2006 she published her book Metal Embossing Workshop and also participated in the dvd "Art Unscripted" hosted by Carol Duvall. Our second guest is Kathy Hurt. Kathy has been preserving memories for over 25 years. She first started scrapbooking in college and then took the hobby again when her daughter started school. Kathy joined Plano Molding Co. in August of 2007 year as the new product designer for their craft division. DETAILS
Our first guest is Jenny Doh is Founder & President of CRESCENDOh, LLC — a brand new business that inspires creative passion, authentic community, and focused compassion. One facet of the business is an online media center that features fresh and creative content from artists within all genres, coupled with their uniquely heartfelt ART SAVES stories that highlight the power of art in our lives. Our second guest is Richard Fox. Richard's career started on stage in London's West End when he was a schoolboy.His many credits include the original West End production of "Chicago" and he starred in the National tours of "Joseph And His Amazing Dreamcoat' and has many happy memories of singing opposite Craft Diva Danielle in the UK National Tour of "Side By Side By Sondheim."DETAILS
Our first guest is Donna Salazar who is living her dream making a living as an artist. When she isn’t in her studio, you may find her teaching at stores in Southern CA, though she has taught as far away as Belgium, The Netherlands and France as well. Our second guests are Twins sisters, Erika and Monika Simmons aka the Double Stitch Twins. Co-Hosts of Double Stitch, It's not you're Grandma's Crochet, How-to-Crochet videos on VirtueRadioNetwork.com, and Co-Authors of their book of crochet pattern designs, Double Stitch Designs for the Crochet Fashionista. DETAILS
Our guest is Sarah Hodsdon is an internationally recognized Mixed Media Artist, award winning Designer, Author, Television Personality and Instructor. As an accomplished Artist and Writer, her work has been published in hundreds of publications as well in a number of books, industry publications, online galleries and advertisements.DETAILS
Our first guest is Nikki Sivils owner of Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker LLC. Many years ago Nikki became curious about scrapbooking which lead to a hobby, which developed into a passion, which gave life to a dream. Our second guest Julia Andrus has served the arts and crafts industry in many capacities. Julia has worked for many large companies including Duncan Ent. and Ranger Ind. Julia has authored numerous articles and contributed to many books including her own popular title "Paper Transformed". Julia has appeared on many television programs and videos for HGTV, the DIY Network, and HSN; as well as product videos for A.C. Moore and other craft sellers.DETAILS
Craft Diva® Danielle and Jan Mollet-Evans share their discoveries and observations LIVE from the Craft and Hobby Association Winter Convention and Trade Show in Anaheim. At the convention our two Diva's on the Road spent hours punishing their feet walking the entire convention floor to again come up with their Top New Product List for the show which will be revealed throughout the show. They will also be sharing some of the one on one opinions they heard regarding were the industry is headed. You don't want to miss this show!DETAILS
Our first guest today is Laura Childs the New York Times bestselling author of the Scrapbooking Mysteries, Tea Shop Mysteries, and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries. Our second guest is Judi Watanabe. Judi's love for card making started as soon as she was tall enough to reach the mail box. Learning to carve erasers led her to her next passion rubber stamping. Together with her husband Rob, she grew JudiKins Rubber Stamps from their garage in 1989 to become one of the most innovative craft product manufacturers in the industry today. DETAILS
Our first guest is Elena Etcheverry the Founder of Scrapbook Royalty Charitable Crafters for Noble Causes a California Non-Profit Organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for other non-profits through unique Scrapbooking and Crafting events. Our second guest is Liz Jardine. She is one of the art industry’s hottest and most in-demand artists and continually creates works that are unique and relevant, whether as originals, posters or exclusive collections. Liz grew up in New York City, which is, as she says, “The best possible place on the planet for a budding young artist”. DETAILS
Our first guest is Vennita Wilson has been an avid crafter for many years now, beginning with sewing lessons at the age of 9. The girl in Junior High Home Economics class, that designed and made the Prom dress for extra credit? That was Vennita. Our second guest Alisa Burke, a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. Alisa's paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios' Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine.DETAILS
ur first guest Laurel Skye a mosaic artist, who has written a new book, Mosaic Renaissance , Reviving Classic tile Art with Millefiori. Our second guest Jessica Sprague a digital designer, Photoshop expert, author, and instructor. Jessica began scrapbooking in 2004, and from that first layout knew there was something in this for her. DETAILS
Our first guest Bettina Bennett is CEO of Whichbox Media creater of whichbox a new online community. Our second guest Suzy West is the lead designer for My Little Shoebox. She has been scrapbooking for over 15 years. DETAILS
Our first guest is Kristal Wick an award winning designer and one of 30 worldwide official Swarovski Ambassadors teachers for CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements. Kristal's creations have been represented in galleries spanning the globe including Canyon Rd. - Santa Fe, Alaska, Cayman Islands, Italy, Germany & the Virgin Islands. Her other fashion projects include designing & creating jewelry for the Jimmy Buffet Band backup singers & dancers. Kristal also teaches worldwide and on cruise ships. She released her first self published book in 2005, Sassy Silky Savvy and her latest Interweave Press release, Fabulous Fabric Beads has been a best seller in 5 categories on Amazon.com since its release.DETAILS
Our first guest is Lisa Pavelka, an award winning artist, designer and author. Although she is well versed in several mediums, she is best known for her polymer clay expertise. Our second guest is Ruth Rae a classically trained jeweler. During Ruth's tenure as a metal smith she began to experiment with other forms of media and techniques. As time progressed her true passion has become "mixed media fiber art". DETAILS
Our first guest is Sarah Hodsdon is an internationally recognized Mixed Media Artist, award winning Designer, Author, Television Personality and Instructor. As an accomplished Artist and Writer, her work has been published in hundreds of publications as well in a number of books, industry publications, online galleries and advertisements. DETAILS
Our first guest is Elizabeth Dillow a co-founder of Write. Click. Scrapbook. She is also a lifelong photographer and paper-products lover who teaches scrapbook classes online at Big Picture Scrapbooking and photography workshops locally. Our second guest is Vennita Wilson has been an avid crafter for many years now, beginning with sewing lessons at the age of 9. The girl in Junior High Home Economics class, that designed and made the Prom dress for extra credit? That was Vennita.
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Our first guest is Angela Anderson an ambassador for Plaid Enterprises, Inc., whose products are found at craft and hobby stores world-wide, featured on popular TV shows and in well-known publications. Our second guest is Cathie Filian Cathie is the National Spokesperson for Plaid Enterprises She created, produces and co-hosts the popular lifestyle shows Creative Juice and Witch Crafts on HGTV and DIY Network. DETAILS
Our first guest is Camille Akin. She founded Ever After Scrapbooks in 1999. Along with her husband John, Ever After has grown from a 1,200 square foot store to a 4,000 square foot store located in the tri-city area of North San Diego County. Our second guest is Jill Yegerlehner the owner and founder of Jillibean Soup which she started as a concept in the fall of 2007. Jill launched their first products in September of 2008. DETAILS
Our first guest is Claudine Hellmuth a nationally recognized collage artist, author and illustrator. She combines photos, paint, paper and pen into quirky, whimsical-retro collages that she calls Poppets. Her artworks have been featured on The Martha Stewart Show, in Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion magazine, The New York Times, on HGTV's "I Want That!" and on the DIY Network's program, "Craft Lab." Our second guest is Angie Lucas, president of Ella Publishing Co. Prior to founding Ella Publishing Co., Angie worked as managing editor of Simple Scrapbooks, a leading scrapbooking magazine. DETAILS
Our first guest is Debbie Chialtas, author of "Soapylove - Creative Projects and Techniques Using Melt and Pour Soap." She is also the designer and owner of Soapylove soaps. Our second guest is Tina Haller owner of “My Favorite Things” in Nevada City, CA, a shop filled with her handmade treasures including paper crowns, cards, charms, soaps and lotions. Tina is also among the most influential pioneers in snowboarding, being the ambassador to the sport. DETAILS
Our first guest Stephanie Hunt, Owner of Bella Blvd. a scrapbooking company located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. After her first walk through a scrapbooking store, the rest was history. Our second guest is Angela Daniels who is currently a "lead Fisk-a-teer" (a.k.a. brand ambassador) for Fiskars and she couldn't have imagined a better job for herself. She gets to meet with other crafters online and off to encourage & share their passion for scrapping. DETAILS
Our first guest Christina Williams, the National Rep for Viva Décor’s wholesale division. She has eighteen years experience working with rhinestones and is recognized in the industry as a rhinestone expert. Our second guests are Deidre & Kristine Mosher owners of Shirleys2Girls. Collectively, they have spent over 40 years creating and designing everything from interiors to packaging for toys. DETAILS
Our first guest Autumn Baldwin whose layouts have been seen in Simple Scrapbooks, Creating Keepsakes, and Scrapbook Trends. She was chosen as a Simple Scrapbooks Simple Gal 2009 and is now a member of the inspiration collective at writeclickscrapbook. Our second guest is Belinda Trummeter. She is the Product Manager for the Pentel Arts Division of Pentel of America, Ltd. DETAILS
Our first guest Richard Wilk owner of Mark Richards. The company began in 2001 with a focus on fashion forward products that fit into the creative market. Our second guest is Roger McManus is the Director of Strategic Relationships for Independent Creative Entrepreneurs. Roger has a lifetime of experience coaching and mentoring small business people as a consultant, publisher and association manager.DETAILS
Our first guest Stacy Julian is life enthusiast, a recognized leader in the scrapbooking industry and the visionary founder of Big Picture Scrapbooking. Our second guest is Camille Akin. She founded Ever After Scrapbooks in 1999. Along with her husband John, Ever After has grown from a 1,200 square foot store to a 4,000 square foot store located in the tri-city area of North San Diego County. DETAILS
Our first guest is Vicky Breslin owner of Cut-It-Up and since 1984 Scrapbooking Entrepreneur Extraordinaire! As one of the pioneers of the scrapbooking industry that exists today Vicky has an amazing number of firsts that she is proud of. Our second guest Lain Ehmann is the author of "Snippets: Mostly True Tales from the Lighter Side of Scrapbooking" and co-founder of Ella Publishing Co., the first online publisher to specialize in high-quality digital media for crafters.DETAILS
Our first guest is Emilie Ahern a member of the Write. Click. Scrapbook. team who has been scrapping since 1997 and has appeared in Creating Keepsakes, Simple Scrapbooks, Memory Makers, Scrapbook Trends, Paper Crafts, Scrapbooks Etc., Handmade and other scrapbooking publications. Our second guest Bettina Bennett is CEO of Whichbox Media creater of whichbox a new online community. ur third guest is Jenni Currier a professional storyteller, creative ideator, Girl Scout momma and total craft junkie! DETAILS
Our first guest is Jinger Adams, Provo Craft's spokesperson and Creative Director. She is the face of Provo Craft brands in their infomercials and on HSN. Our second guest Nikki Sivils owner of Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker LLC. DETAILS
Our first guest is Marnie Flores, one of the co-founders of write.click.scrapbook. Her designated title is Industry Liason so she puts together the weekly giveaways and keeps abreast of industry happenings. Our second guest Tera Leigh is an Award-winning Author, Artist, Dedicated Charity Volunteer, "Mom" to the world's three best mutts, and an Inexhaustible Encourager. She also looks quite fetching in a tiara.DETAILS
On this weeks show Craft Diva™ Danielle shares her discoveries and observations LIVE from the Craft and Hobby Association Summer Convention and Trade Show in Orlando with Rayme Royale back in the Diva Craft Lounge Studio. DETAILS
Our first guest is Vennita Wilson has been an avid crafter for many years now, beginning with sewing lessons at the age of 9. The girl in Junior High Home Economics class, that designed and made the Prom dress for extra credit? Our second guest today is Jeanette Lynton the founder and CEO of Close To My Heart; a leading direct sales scrapbooking and stamping company with tens of thousands of Independent Consultants across the United States and Canada. DETAILS
Our first guest today is Tina Cockburn is a San Diego-based family photographer and artist. She is a former editorial board member of Simple Scrapbooks magazine, and is co-founder of Write. Click. Scrapbook. Our second guest today is Megan Darrow who has been in the craft industry for the past 20 years. Our third guest today is Elena Etcheverry the Founder of Scrapbook Royalty Charitable Crafters for Noble Causes a California Non-Profit Organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for other non-profits through unique Scrapbooking and Crafting events.Our third guest today is Elena Etcheverry the Founder of Scrapbook Royalty Charitable Crafters for Noble Causes a California Non-Profit Organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for other non-profits through unique Scrapbooking and Crafting events. Our third guest today is Elena Etcheverry the Founder of Scrapbook Royalty Charitable Crafters for Noble Causes a California Non-Profit Organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for other non-profits through unique Scrapbooking and Crafting events.DETAILS
Our guest today is Jenny Doh is Editor-in-Chief of Somerset Studio the flagship mixed-media publication ranked #1 in its category by Barnes & Noble as well as the popular art-to-wear magazine, Belle Armoire, and numerous sister publications.DETAILS
Our first guest today is Renee Pearson, the digital "diva" who makes learning digital scrapbooking easy for everyone, no matter your skill level. Our second guest is Elizabeth Dillow a co-founder of Write. Click. Scrapbook. She is also a lifelong photographer and paper-products lover who teaches scrapbook classes online at Big Picture Scrapbooking and photography workshops locally. DETAILS
Our guest today Kathy Peterson is a highly published design expert, best selling author of 5 books, TV host on Lifetime TV's The Balancing Act and founder of CraftForHealth.com. Our second guest Barb Dehn, also known as Nurse Barb, is one of the Craft Practitioners. She and Kathy Peterson have teamed up to create CraftForHealth.com, to empower people to use crafting to help with everything from chronic pain to getting your teens unplugged from video games. DETAILS
Our guest today Sarah Hodsdon is an internationally recognized Mixed Media Artist, award winning Designer, Author and Instructor. Her work has been published in Home Companion, Somerset, Stamper's Sampler, The Rubber Stamper, Scrap and Stamp Arts, Expression Arts, RubberStampMadness, VSN, Creative TECHniques, Crafts n Things, The Card Maker, Indie Arts, as well in a number of books, industry publications, online galleries and advertisements. Many thousands of Sarah's handmade notecards have found their way around the world and her Fine Art Collages are hanging in prominent places in private collections, businesses and galleries.DETAILS
Our first guest Joanna Campbell Slan is the author and an Agatha Award finalist for Best First Novel: PAPER, SCISSORS, DEATH. Our second guest Julie Comstock is the president of Cosmo Cricket and she and her husband, Eric, design all the products for the company. DETAILS
Our first guest is Tom Sanders who has 5 Scrapbook stores in 3 states. Our second guest Jackie Ludlage is the Co Founder and Editor in Chief of Canada's first scrapbooking magazine Canadian Scrapbooker. Our third guest Katharina Doyle co-founder of Canadian Scrapbooker magazine. DETAILS
Our first guest is Sandy Scheller, owner of Art In Glass, is an artist working with glass, found objects, silver and gold. Our second guest is Sara Katherine Trail, 14 years old and a ninth grader from Northern California. She has written one book titled "Sew With Sara" and been featured in one DVD called "Cool Stuff To Sew With Sara". DETAILS
Our first guest is Kevin Nelson owner and editor in chief for Scrapbook Business Magazine. Our second guest is Thena Smith author of Board Smartz and Taste of Paste plus many other books.DETAILS
Our first guest is Randy Riccoboni an inspirational business coach, engaging speaker, book publisher and best selling author and the owner of Beacon Artworks Gallery. Our second guest is Donna Salazar who works for Prima Marketing, Inc. in Marketing and Promotions but wears many hats at this family owned and operated company. DETAILS
Our first guest is Rita LeVine, Marketing Director for Diamond Tech, one of the largest manufacturers of art glass, mosaic and hot glass crafting products. Our second guest Ana Araujo is the executive producer and expert designer on When Creativity Knocks, a online reality craft show. DETAILS
Our first guest is Chuck Page who with his wife Robin is the co-owner of Pagewood Farm a small Hand Dyed Fiber Company now available in over 400 shops nationwide. Our second guest Terri Pebley Delhamer, owner of Keyways Winery, has the unique distinction of being the only woman owned and managed winery in Southern California.DETAILS
Our first guest is Jane Pettigrew who has written 6 books about tea and is currently working on numbers 7 & 8. Our second guest is Jenny Doh is Editor-in-Chief of Somerset Studio the flagship mixed-media publication ranked #1 in its category by Barnes & Noble as well as the popular art-to-wear magazine, DETAILS
Our first guest is Lisa McClellan. She is the owner of The Paper Element, a company we discovered at CHA Anaheim 2007. Our second guest is Ms. Carlyfornia, Carly Breslin owner of an art and clothing design company. Our third guest is Vicky Breslin owner of Cut-It-Up and since 1984 Scrapbooking Entrepreneur Extraordinaire! DETAILS
Our first guest today is Laura Childs a New York Times Best Selling Author and the author of the Scrapbook Mystery series as well as two other series (Tea Shop Mysteries and Cackleberry Club Mysteries). Our second guest Diane Schultz who has 27 years experience as an apparel, conceptual, and graphic designer, working for both start-up and national companies. DETAILS
Our first guest today is Dr. Virginia Green, a psychologist and small business consultant for the artist entrepreneur. Our second guest Mary Lyn Miller is a life coach, author, speaker and owner of Fired Up for Success Life Coaching and Mastermind Network. Our third guest is Jacqueline Sava, BFA, MBA, President & Founder of Soak Wash Inc. DETAILS
Our first guest today is VJ Oks cofounder of Diy Bangles a product of Indus Trading Company LLC. Our second guest is Belinda Trummeter. She is in charge of the marketing for the Pentel Arts Division of Pentel of America. DETAILS
Our first guest today is Ash Hewson, creator of Digital Scrapbook Artist, a product from Serif in Nottingham England. Our second guest is Vicky Breslin owner of Cut-It-Up and since 1984 Scrapbooking Entrepreneur Extraordinaire! Our third guest is Sussy Flanigan owner of the Dutch Flat Hotel since 2003. Professional opera singer, crafter, mother grandmother. DETAILS
Our first guest today is Kathy Hurt. Kathy has been preserving memories for over 25 years. She first started scrapbooking in college and then took the hobby again when her daughter started school. Our second guest is Scott Silverman is the author of Tell Me No. I Dare You!, an inspirational autobiography that provides readers with the keys to finding and maintaining their own YES. DETAILS
Our first guest is Mark Montano: Designer, Author, Interior Decorator, Writer, TV Personality. He is Designer on TLC 'S "WHILE YOU WERE OUT, " host of TLC 's 10 YEARS YOUNGER, Designer on the STYLE! Network 's MY CELEBRITY HOME and Designer on WE TV's She 's Moving In. His latest book is now on the Shelves: The Big Ass Book of Crafts published by Simon and Schuster. Our second guest is Vennita Wilson has been an avid crafter for many years now, beginning with sewing lessons at the age of 9.DETAILS
Our first guest is Anthony Grinnell, Vice President with Core'dinations a new specialty cardstock company. Our second guest is Don Trammell, President of Joy of Stamping a division of Pacific Products. DETAILS
Our first guest is Jan Mollet-Evans. She has decades of experience teaching art and craft techniques, Jan is known on the Diva Craft Lounge as the “Grand Duchess of Kandu.” Our second guest is Cindy De Angelis-Duffy, creator of Baby Loopies socks. The Loopies brand is recognized in high end boutiques around the world and is the recipient of multiple awards. Our third guest Jill MacKay is a well established accomplished designer, author and consultant. Her genuine enthusiasm, combined with twenty four years of wide-ranging, cross industry, creative work experience makes Jill one of the most skilled and diversified designers working today.DETAILS
Our first guest is Kelly Smith, Paper Crafts Magazine's Online Editor. Our second guest is Kelly Wetherbee Lealos, owner Namaste Inc., a manufacturer of groovy and hip knitting bags. Our third guest is Melisa Sanchez the owner of Mermaid Tears scrapbook and paper craft embellishments. She is currently hosting an online scrapbook show called "Cropped!" DETAILS
Our first guest is Lori Fairbanks the Associate Writer for Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook magazine. Our second guest Whitney Ferre' has been helping the average person unlock their creativity for over 12 years. In her new book, The Artist Within: A Guide to Becoming Creatively Fit, she explains the secrets to unlocking the creativity. DETAILS
Scrapbook Diva® Danielle and Jan Mollet-Evans share their discoveries and observations LIVE from the Craft and Hobby Association Winter Convention and Trade Show in Anaheim. Jan has decades of experience teaching art and craft techniques, Jan is know on the Diva Craft Lounge as the “Grand Duchess of Kandu.” She works with creative industry designers, publishers, and manufacturers to promote crafts and the ease with which anyone “Kandu” anything they are passionate about. DETAILS
Our first guest is Elizabeth Kartchner who won the 2007 Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooker of the Year. Our second guest Rich Honea is the owner of Scott James, rated the 2008 number one gift shop in San Diego. Our third guest John Brooks owner of abstractions.biz is an award winning San Diego Artist. DETAILS
Our first guest is Brandy Jesperson is the Managing Editor for Paper Crafts Magazine. Our second guest Barbara Trombley a multi-media artist and creator/owner of Art Glitter. DETAILS
Our first guest is Megan Hoeppner the newest member of the Creating Keepsakes team, working as the magazine's Creative Editor. ur second guest Jeanette Lynton the founder and CEO of Close To My Heart; a leading direct sales scrapbooking and stamping company with tens of thousands of Independent Consultants across the United States and Canada. Our third guest Terri Sproul the producer of a DVD called "MasquePen Magic" and the owner of Ultimate Scrapbook Retreat. DETAILS
Our first guest is Beth Opel, Senior Writer for Creating Keepsakes magazine. Our second guest today is Kathy Cano-Murillo, the Crafty Chica, a full-time artist and writer. DETAILS
Our first guest is Sara Winnick a regular contributer to Simple Scrapbooks Magazine and an avid stamper and scrapbooker. Our second guest is Michele Beschen, President of Simply Michele, Inc. She hosts and creates shows such as B. Original on DIY Network and HGTV, B. Organic, and her signature series Courage to Create. DETAILS
Our first guest is Aby Garvey a professional organizer who believes getting organized can be creative and fun! She is the co-author of The Organized & Inspired Scrapbooker and a contributor to Simple Scrapbooks magazine. Our second guest is Donna Downey author of the book series, “Yes, It's a Scrapbook!” She is a craft and paper-product junkie often spending hours walking the aisles of her local office supply, fabric, craft and hardware store just gathering items and ideas on how to turn everything into a scrapbook. DETAILS
Our first guest is Dee Gruenig one of the first to get people excited about rubber stamping back in 1979. Dee is a designer, an author with her Great Rubber Stamp Book selling somewhere around an astounding half million copies, an instructor via TV, DVD's, videos and classes, and a retailer who has had 6 independent retail stores over a quarter of a century. Our second guest is internationally known, Suze Weinberg, who has been designing and creating with rubber stamps and mixed media for over 20 years. Suze has owned and operated her own agency, The Suze Weinberg Design Studio, Inc. in Howell, NJ for many years. DETAILS
Our first guest is Brian Tippetts Editor-in-Chief of Creating Keepsakes magazine and author of a new book, Get Creative with Type. Our second guest is Kelly Smith, Paper Crafts Magazine's Online Editor. Our third guest is Sarah Hodsdon an internationally recognized Mixed Media Artist, award winning Designer, Author and Instructor. DETAILS
Our first guest today is Elisha Snow is an independent professional photographer and a contributing editor at Simple Scrapbooks Magazine. Our second guest today is Donna Dewberry a self taught artist and creator of the OneStroke painting technique. DETAILS
Our first segment guest is Lain Ehmann contributing editor for Simple Scrapbooks magazine, she entertains readers and classes with her unique brand of insight and humor. Our second segment guest is Elena Etcheverry the founder of Scrapbook Royalty a California Non-profit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for Noble Causes through unique Scrapbooking and Crafting events. DETAILS
Today's show features some of the Diva Designers from the new Designing with the Divas book which will be released in December. It's our chance to get up close and personal with some very creative people. What drives them, how did they select their favorite project for the book and what are they up to these days.DETAILS
Our first guest is Amanda Probst is a contributing writer with Creating Keepsakes magazine. Our second guest is Linda LaTourelle owner of Bluegrass Publishing, one of the leading publishers of collections of original and traditional verses, quotes and sayings in the scrapbooking industry.Our third guest today is Karan Olson-Smith, owner Magic Mesh. DETAILS
Our first guest is Lisa McClellan the owner of The Paper Element. Our second guest is Anthony Grinnell, Vice President with Core'dinations a new specialty cardstock company. ur third guest is Thena Smith who lives in Coronado California and has been writing poetry for as long as she can remember. DETAILS
Our first guest is Nancy Young, the owner of Your Pictured Memor-EZ the manufacturer of Pull-EZ, See-EZ and Knit-EZ. Our second guest is Camille Akin. She founded Ever After Scrapbooks in 1999. Our third guest is Jeri Parks, the founder and owner of My Creative Classroom. DETAILS
Our first guest is Wendy Smedley. As creative editor at Simple Scrapbooks Magazine, Wendy Smedley is a well-known expert of new scrapbooking products, industry developments, and creative innovations. ur second guest is Joanna Campbell Slan, author of Paper, Scissors, Deaht, a new mystery series featuring expert scrapbooker Kiki Lowenstein. Our third guest is Carlos Garcia is the founder and CEO of Scrapblog.com.DETAILS
Our first guest is Brian Fogg who in 2002 along with his wife, Tricia Barrett, founded Li’l Davis Designs. Our second guest is Cynthia Elizondo Co-Owner of San Diego Scrap Inn and a Scrapping enthusiast. DETAILS
Our first guest is Susan Opel, Associate Editor for Paper Crafts Magazine. Our second guest is Vicky Breslin owner of Cut-It-Up and since 1984 Scrapbooking Entrepreneur Extraordinaire! DETAILS
Our first guest is Sara Winnick a regular contributor to Simple Scrapbooks Magazine and an avid stamper and scrapbooker. Our second guest is Michele Beschen, President of Simply Michele, Inc. She hosts and creates shows such as B. Original on DIY Network and HGTV, B. Organic, and her signature series Courage to Create. DETAILS
Our first guest is Elena Etcheverry the founder of Scrapbook Royalty. Our second guest is Paula Krieger, president and founder of Daily Window Products. Our 3rd guest is Camille Akin founder Ever After Scrapbooks. ?DETAILS
Our first guest is Kelly Purkey a member of the Creating Keepsakes 2008 “Dream Team". Our second guest is Colleen Macdonald owner of Artytart. Our 3rd guest is our own Rayme Royale, The Duke of Crafts reporting (and dodging hurricanes) from a LSS in North Carolina.DETAILS
Our first guest Is Jeanette Lynton. She is the founder and CEO of Close To My Heart; a leading direct sales scrapbooking and stamping company with tens of thousands of Independent Consultants across the United States and Canada. Our second guest is Mick Davies is from the young team at Kaisercraft, an Australian Scrapbooking Company that began operating in the US about a year ago. Our final guest Jan Mollet-Evans. She has decades of experience teaching art and craft techniques.DETAILS
Our first guest Is Beth Proudfoot a contributing editor of Simple Scrapbooks. Our second guest is Gary Torres Vice President of Sales at Purple Cows. Our third guest today is Chelise Stroud Hery is the founder of the world renowned ZNE Art Group. DETAILS
Our first guest Is Jenni Bowlin is the owner and the creative force behind Jenni Bowlin Studio - a web-based company offering monthly papercrafting kits. Our second guest is Robert MacDonald product manager for the Corel Painter family of products, which includes Corel Painter and Corel Painter Essentials. Our third guest is Britian's Sara Davies, founder of Crafter's Companion. DETAILS
Our first guest Is Mandy Douglass, the newest Creating Keepsakes Magazine Scrapbooker of the Year 2008. ur second guest is Connie Campbell, owner of Combat Creations, a scrapbook company for military families. DETAILS
Our first guest Is Vicky Breslin. She is the owner of Cut-It-Up. Our second guest is Ms. Carlyfornia, Carly Breslin owner of an art and clothing design company. Our third guest is Elena Etcheverry the founder of Scrapbook Royalty. DETAILS
Our first guest is Gina Smith who apparently never quite got over her Barbie and Skipper collection of the 1960s. Our second guest is Laurie Mika a mixed-media artist with a passion for combining and overlapping a variety of mediums creating an original style of mixed-media mosaics and assemblage using handmade polymer clay tile. Our third guest is Scot Reyes owner of an exclusive Doll Shop called The Valley of the Dolls located on Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles, California. DETAILS
Scrapbook Diva® Danielle and Jan Mollet-Evans share their discoveries and observations from the just completed Craft and Hobby Association Summer Convention and Trade Show in Rosemont, IL (just outside of Chicago). DETAILS
Our first guest is Cathy Zielske the art director for Simple Scrapbooks magazine. Our second guest today is Thena Smith a well known poet and author of seven books. Our third guest today is Chelise Stroud Hery is the founder of the world renowned ZNE Art Group.?DETAILS
Our first guest is Beth Opel, the new Senior Writer for Creating Keepsakes magazine. Our second guest today is Kathy Cano-Murillo, the Crafty Chica, a full-time artist and writer, most known for her site, CraftyChica.com. DETAILS
Our first guest is Traci Bautista creative director of treiC Designs, a mixed media artist, designer, entrepreneur and author. Our second guest today is Bailey Earith a professional fiber artist. Our third guest today is Sherril Harlow the owner of Accent Albums a four year old company that primarily designs custom scrapbook and photo album covers. Details
Our first guest is nationally known, Suze Weinberg, who has been designing and creating with rubber stamps and mixed media for over 20 years.Our second guest today is Angela Magnuson co-owner, along with her husband Christian of Unity Stamp Company.DETAILS
Our first guest today is Elisha Snow is an independent professional photographer and a contributing editor at Simple Scrapbooks Magazine. Our second guest today is Donna Dewberry a self taught artist and creator of the OneStroke painting technique. She makes regular appearances on television networks in America, England, Germany and Canada. To date, Donna has more than 75 books and 25 instructional videos to her credit. DETAILS: DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guests are Carly Hansen and Jill Hansen, owners of the aromatherapy company Lavish Aromatic Botanical Products. Our second guest today is Chelise Stroud Hery is the founder of the world renowned ZNE Art Group. She is a professional mixed media artist living in the San Francisco Bay Area. DETAILS: DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest is Mou Saha, Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooker of the Year 2006 finalist and winning Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame 2007. Our second guest Jane Pollak, an internationally known entrepreneur, professional speaker and author. She speaks to audiences about entrepreneurial subjects including turning your passion into a business, marketing and goal setting. Our third guest is Karin Barnes owner of Retired...Let's do Lunch. Details: DivaCraftLounge.com.
Our first guest is Sheena Peeters the owner and designer of Rasberry located near Melbourne Australia. Our second guest is Anthony Grinnell, Vice President with Core'dinations a new specialty cardstock company. Our third guests are Katharina Doyle and Jackie Ludlage, co-founders Canadian Scrapbooker magazine which is Canada’s first and only scrapbooking magazine. DETAILS: www.DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest is Wendy Smedleycreative editor at Simple Scrapbooks Magazine. Our second guest is Lisa McClellan the owner of The Paper Element. Our third guest is Kim van der Sanden owner of My Favorite Things. DETAILS: DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest Carrie Postma is the owner and designer for Paper Trunk. Our second guest Rusty Redecker is the Vice President for Unibind, Inc., the first company to successfully launch digital scrapbook and photobook solutions to retailers, commercial printers, and consumers. Our third guest Master Chef Michael Antonorsi is the co-founder/chocolatier for Chuao Chocolatier the first Venezuelan Chocolatier based in the United States and Southern California’s premier artisan chocolatier.
Our first guest is Suzy Plantamura the Creating Keepsakes 2008 Hall of Fame Winner. Our second guest is Karen Desmet, Owner of Art Declassifed rubber stamps...where there are no rules in art! DETAILS: www.DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest Is Becky Hanson the sewing expert at SVP Worldwide, the largest sewing machine company in the world representing the best known sewing brands such as Singer, Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff. Our second guest is Rebecca Cross, the owner of Pink Paislee a new scrapbook manufacturing company. Our final guest is Megan Hoeppner a senior editor with Simple Scrapbooks magazine. DETAILS:DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest Is Cheryl Overton is a member of the editorial board at Simple Scrapbooks. Our second guest is Paula Nelson-Hart, the new featured artist for Purple Cows. Our final guest is Danielle Pruitt, owner and creator of Chalk Ink markers in Austin Texas. DETAILS: DivaCraftLounge.com
This weeks show is live from the RCCL Monarch anchored just off the Island of Catalina.
We will be interviewing some very interesting Cruise Diva's, covering some special crafting projects and lots of Diva Dish.
If you like to cruise this show is for you!
We also thank our very special cruise sponsors.
Our first guest today is Margot Potter a jewelry designer, author, TV personality, teacher and design guru. She’s written three successful books on jewelry making and design for and is currently working on her forth and fifth titles. You can see her regularly on QVC as the on air expert for the Suspicion™ marcasite jewelry line. Our second guest is Dan Summers the co-creator of ScrapbookingTop50.com, the first Scrapbook site to promote online and foster the development of online Scrapbooking.
Our first guest today is Angela Magnuson co-owner, along with her husband Christian of Unity Stamp Company. Our second guest is Randy Parker, one of the founders of a company called Madcap Logic and producer of Creativity Express. Our third guest today is Angie Lucas is the managing editor of Simple Scrapbooks magazine. DETAILS: DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest today is Jennifer McGuire, a 2002 Creating Keepsakes Hall of Famer, has been scrapbooking and stamping for about five years, during which she has had numerous designs published in Creating Keepsakes magazines and idea books. Our second guest is Judi Watanabe, who together with her husband Rob, she grew JudiKins Rubber Stamps from their garage in 1989 to become one of the most innovative craft product manufacturers in the industry today. DETAILS: DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest is Stephanie Ackerman creator of Home & Heart Magazine. Our second guest is Kezia Whitteker one of the owners of Tinkering Ink. Our third guest is Dr. Christianne Schelling a veterinarian and the founder of the Vetraceuticals Pet Nutrition Company. DETAILS: DivaCraftLounge.com
Our 1st guest is Jessica Sprague the author of two Creating Keepsakes special issues, Computer Tricks for Scrapbooking and Computer Tricks 2. Our 2nd guest is Carmen Webber a fashion innovator and entrepreneur who founded a brand of high-fashion clothing and accessories with an edgy and do-it-yourself twist. Our 3rd guest is JJ Harrison who along with his wife, Jennifer founded BAM POP, a young publisher of craft products designed for the fun kids. DETAILS: DivaCraftLounge.com
Our 1st guest is Jessica Sprague the author of two Creating Keepsakes special issues, Computer Tricks for Scrapbooking and Computer Tricks 2. Our 2nd guest is Carmen Webber a fashion innovator and entrepreneur who founded a brand of high-fashion clothing and accessories with an edgy and do-it-yourself twist. Our 3rd guest is JJ Harrison who along with his wife, Jennifer founded BAM POP, a young publisher of craft products designed for the fun kids. DETAILS: DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest is Stacy Julian. She is founding editor of Simple Scrapbooks magazine and a well-traveled teacher/lecturer who delights in spreading the scrapbooking lifestyle. Our second guest is Laura Miller the founder of Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats. DETAILS: DivaCraftLounge.com
Scrapbook Diva® Danielle and Jan Mollet-Evans share their discoveries and observations LIVE from the Craft and Hobby Association Winter Convention and Trade Show in Anaheim. At the convention our two Diva's on the Road spent hours punishing their feet walking the entire convention floor to again come up with their Top New Product List for the show which will be revealed throughout the show. They will also be sharing some of the one on one opinions they heard regarding were the industry is headed
Our first guest today is Kathy Hurt with Creative Options. Our second guest is Jessica Guthrie the owner and designer for Kits2Remember, an online store and idea resource. CHA 2008 recap. Details DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest is Candice Stringham an editorial photographer turned scrapbooker. She is a new Contributing Editor for Creating Keepsakes, authoring the monthly photography column “Through the Lense”. Our second guest is Joy Macdonell education director at EK Success, Joy spearheads all of the company’s retailer and consumer educational initiatives, including its proprietary Scrapbook Design and You™ program. Our final guest is Lisa McClellan. She is the owner of The Paper Element.
Our first guest is Kathy Fesmire a freelance artist, scrapbook designer and Keller's Creations Crew member. Our second guest is, Carol Murphy owner of Altered By Design. Her feature articles and art pieces have been published in Legacy, Somerset Studio, Altered Arts, Correspondence Art, Paper Art, Somerset Memories, Stamper’s Sampler, Take Ten, 2006 Summer Edition of Somerset Gallery, and Art Doll Quarterly. She has recently launched her own line of collage sheets and loves creating mixed me
Our first guest Is Cheryl Overton is a member of the editorial board at Simple Scrapbooks. Our second guest is Paula Nelson-Hart, the new featured artist for Purple Cows. Our final guest is Danielle Pruitt, owner and creator of Chalk Ink markers in Austin Texas. Details: DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest Is Vicky Breslin the owner of Cut-It-Up. Our second guest is Natalie Abbott, co-owner of Creative Impressions. Our final guest is Britney Mellen, Creative Editor for Creating Keepsakes scrapbook magazine. Details www.DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest is Belinda Trummeter. She is in charge of the marketing for the Pentel Arts Division of Pentel of America. Our second guest Jan Mollet-Evans - New Year, New Tricks. Jan has decades of experience teaching art and craft techniques, Jan is known on the Diva Craft Lounge as the “Grand Duchess of Kandu.” Details: www.DivaCraftLounge.com
Suze Weinberg joins the Diva Craft Lounge. Suze has spent the last several years developing products for the rubber stamp industry, writing books, producing videos, appearing on HGTV's Carol Duvall show and traveling the world over teaching techniques. Details: www.DivaCraftLounge.com
Heidi Swapp joins the Diva Craft Lounge. When this interview was done: Heidi had been obsessed about scrapbooking for about seven years. For the last year and a half, she had kept herself occupied by creating her own signature line of scrapbook products that released earlier this year. She had co-authored 6 different scrapbook idea books and also earlier that year she released "How to love your handwriting" a comprehensive guide to improving your handwriting, published by Creating Keepsa
Our first guest is Tracy Johnson owner and founder of Scrapfest San Diego: A Weekend Scrapbook Festival of Fun. Our Second Guests are Enrique Bilsland and Scott Inove. They are the owners and product designers of Scrap-EZE and EBB Creations, an online and retail craft center store. Their unique backgrounds include a pyrotechnique license and years of designing and operating animatronic characters such as the pigs in Charlottes Web and Godzilla. Details: www.DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest is Tina Cockburn is part of the Simple Scrapbooks team. Our second guest is Allison Kreft, head graphic designer for Hambly Screen Prints. Our final guest Jan Mollet-Evans - Remembering The Holidays. Details: www.DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest is Julie McGuffee host of Scrapbook Memories, which airs on PBS stations and the Family Net channel across the United States. Our second guest Jill DeAnn Evans she is the owner of Juggler Creative Designs and is spokesperson for ScrapOnzier. Our third guest is Jennifer Smith the author of a brand new book (Sporty Scrappin'). Details: www.ScrapbookDiva.com
Our first guest is Nicole LaRues author of 101 Hip, Handmade Gifts published by Creating Keepsakes. Our second guest is Patricia DiBona, award winning Artist, Teacher and Bookmaker. Our final guest is Lori Edwards owner of Paper Dames the creator of Creation Station Card Kits. Details: www.DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest is Wendy Senger, owner of Tattered Angels. Our second guest is Margaret Myers the owner of Sparkle N Sprinkle. Danielle and Rayme review their current holiday projects and take calls from listeners who want to share their Thanksgiving thoughts.Details: www.divacraftlounge.com
Our first guest is Lain Ehmann contributing editor to Simple Scrapbooks Magazine. Our second guest is Randy Orr a master decorative artist by trade, founder of Tilano Fresco and developer of the Tilano Transfer Process. Our final guest Jan Mollet-Evans finishes her Holiday To-Do List. Details: www.DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest is Anna Davenport, Creative Development Publisher for Origin Publishing in the UK. Our second guest is Joanna Allen – aka “Joe.” She is Marketing, Product Development and Trade Show Coordinator for Neatnix. Our final guest is Dezda Hyer the owner and founder of Dezignz by Dezda, a new scrapbook company. Details: www.DivaCraftLounge.com
Today’s guests are; 1. Beth and Susan Opel, two savvy sisters from Fort Wayne, Indiana, who live together, work together, and scrap together and; 2. Dr. Robert Sarkissian a practicing family dentist in Encino, California and designer of the Baby Tooth Album and; 3. Jan Mollet-Evans the “Grand Duchess of Kandu.” Details see: www.DivaCraftLounge.com.
We will be exploring the question: Is it time to digitize with special guest Kristi McFadden Managing Editor for Scrapbook Dimensions Magazine. We will also be talking with Erin DeSpain one of the founders of Glitz Design a brand new scrapbook company and Camille Akin will update us on the success of this years Survivor Crop. Details: wwww.DivaCraftLounge.com
Our first guest is Elizabeth Dillow. She is contributing editor to Simple Scrapbooks magazine and 2006 CK Hall of Famer. Our second guest is Lisa Burnett who is a part of the family-owned and operated scrapbook company, Sweetwater. For details:www.DivaCraftLounge.com.
Our guests today are: Jennifer Wilson owner of Moxxie; Laura Childs the bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mystery series and the Scrapbook Mystery series and Camille Akin founder of Ever After Scrapbooks and an annual Survivor Crop that raises an average of $50,000. Details: www.DivaCraftLounge.com
Our guests are: Elizabeth Kartchner Creating Keepsakes’ 2007 Scrapbooker of the Year!; Kendra Pamenter a co-owner and the managing partner of Dude Designs and Kathy Fesmire a freelance artist, scrapbook designer and Keller's Creations Crew member. See: www.DivaCraftLounge.com for Pictures and more.
Danielle and Rayme discuss Memory Trends Expo in Las Vegas. Our first guest is Michelle Chiu owner and founder of Creative Charms a scrapbooking embellishments design company. Our second guest
Live from the Memory Trends Expo in Las Vegas. Our guests are Gary Torres Vice President of Sales at Purple Cows and Jan Mollet-Evans known on the Diva Craft Lounge as the “Grand Duchess of Kandu.” She works with creative industry designers, publishers, and manufacturers to promote crafts and the ease with which anyone “Kandu” anything they are passionate about. Details: DivaCraftLounge.com.
Our guests are: Faith Courtney owner and founder of Everlasting Keepsakes, a scrapbook embellishment company; Lorette Russenberger the owner of the Cream City Ribbon Company which makes ribbons for wrapping gifts and; Jeanette Lynton. founder and CEO of Close To My Heart; a leading direct sales scrapbooking and stamping company with tens of thousands of Independent Consultants across the United States and Canada. Details at: DivaCraftLounge.com
Details at DivaCraftLounge.com. Our guests are: Allison Davis a winner of the Creating Keepsakes’ 2007 Hall of Fame contest and one of the ten finalists in the Creating Keepsakes’ 2007 Scrapbooker of the Year contest; Doveen Schecter, Live from Hong Kong. She is founder of Dove of the East which has over 125 products in 12 countries and: Artgirlz and sisters Allison and Tracy Stilwell. Their quilts, dolls and decorative crafts are placed in art museums nationally.
This week’s guests are: Scrapbook Diva ® Danielle herself from the Dutch Flat Hotel, deep in the woods of an old remote mining town in Northern California. This Diva's on the Road segment visits a unique crafting retreat; Emily Adams the Marketing Director for Luxe Designs a hip mod paper arts company out of Dallas, Texas and; Kristi McFadden the Managing Editor for Scrapbook Dimensions Magazine the first magazine to focus on merging Traditional and Digital scrapbooking together.
Our guests today: Aby Garvey an expert in the field of organizing and productivity is also the founder of Simplify101.com, a columnist for Organize Magazine and the co-author of The Organized & Inspired Scrapbooker and; Wendy Smedley creative editor at Simple Scrapbooks Magazine, She also is on the “Scrapbook Memories” program, seen on local PBS stations and is co-author of The Organized & Inspired Scrapbooker. Plus re-cap of last weekends Scrapbook Expo in San Diego.
Our guests today are: Dave Gordon who is Director of Education for Scrapbook EXPO; Lisa McClellan the owner of The Paper Element, a new company with lots of groovy designed textured card stock and rub-on transfers; Tara Governo owner of Dream Street Papers a company that featuring exclusive, one-of-a-kind paper collections and; Jan Mollet-Evans who has decades of experience teaching art and craft techniques.
Our first guest is Erin Lincoln. She is a regular contributor and the new online editor for Creating Keepsakes. She became a member of the Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Hall of Fame in 2002 and most recently authored Supply Saavy Scrapbooking (Creating Keepsakes, 2005). Our second guest is Nan Paturzo. As one of the founding Zutter Zisters, Nan is a Bind-it-All ambassador! A long time scrapbooker and photographer, Nan is thrilled to be sharing creative ideas for custom binding scrap projects.
Our First Guest is Sue Turner. Sue has been crafting seriously for 24 years. She was trained as a ceramicist and has a particular interest in painting ceramics and now obviously stamping onto them! Our Second Guest is Vicki Breslin. She is the owner of Cut-It-Up, which opened for business in 1984. In 2006 she opened Miss Vicky’s Flea Market. Finally, Elena Etcheverry joins us she is the founder of Scrapbook Royalty,
Scrapbook Diva Danielle and Jan Mollet-Evans share their discoveries and observations from last weeks Craft and Hobby Show.
Dee Gruenig joins the Diva Craft Lounge. She was one of the first to get people excited about rubber stamping back in 1979. Dee is a designer, an author with her Great Rubber Stamp Book selling somewhere around an astounding half million copies, an instructor via TV, DVD's, videos and classes, and a retailer who has had 6 independent retail stores over a quarter of a century. She left teaching to begin her company Posh Impressions.
Our first guest is CD Muckosky. She jumped into the scrapbooking industry in 2006 when she won her title as Creating Keepsakes first ever Scrapbooker of the Year! Our second Guest is Rick Berman. He is the National Sales Manager for Schaumburg, IL based, KOKUYO USA. Our third guest is Jan Mollet-Evans. With decades of experience teaching art and craft techniques, Jan is known as the “Grand Duchess of Kandu.”
Our 1st guest is Lisa Bearnson the Founding Editor for Creating Keepsakes (CK). Lisa has been a guest on “Oprah” and appears regularly on the QVC Shopping Network. She also travels throughout the United States attending Creating Keepsakes University where she teaches. Our second guest is Ali Edwards the Creative Editor for CK scrapbooking magazine and author of A Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking series of books. Our final; guest is Becky Higgins is a Contributing Editor for CK.
She is one of the art industry’s hottest and most in-demand artists and continually creates works that are unique and relevant, whether as originals, posters or exclusive collections. Liz grew up in New York City. Her mother was a docent at an art museum, and kept her enrolled in a steady stream of “every manner of art class.” Her father, who is also a painter, would take her to a different museum every Sunday.
Our first guest is Stacy Julian. She is founding editor of Simple Scrapbooks magazine and a well-traveled teacher/lecturer who delights in spreading the scrapbooking lifestyle. Our second guest is Elaine Schmidt. Elaine is always looking for new ways to make crafting fun and easy and is pleased to be introducing the Ka-Jinker™ with Blumenthal Crafts. Finally, Elena Etcheverry joins us. She is the founder of Scrapbook Royalty.
Our first guest today is Jeff Cohen. He is President of Petaloo, a division of Regal International, the largest source of artificial floral petals in the world. Our next guest is Jan Mollet-Evans. With decades of experience teaching art and craft techniques, Jan is known as the “Grand Duchess of Kandu.”
Our first guest today is Jennifer McGuire, a 2002 Creating Keepsakes Hall of Famer, has been scrapbooking and stamping for about five years, during which she has had numerous designs published in Creating Keepsakes magazines and idea books. Our second guest is Judi Watanabe. Together with her husband Rob, she grew JudiKins Rubber Stamps from their garage in 1989 to become one of the most innovative craft product manufacturers in the industry today.
Our guest today is Ana Cabrera. She is currently working as a consultant and freelance designer and editorial contributor for Purple Cows. She started her career and an Editor and Disc Producer for Scrapbook Answers Magazine. Before entering the publishing and crafts world, she was a professional chef. Besides raising three energetic daughters, Ana spend her time volunteering, teaching hip-hop dance, and squeezing in episodes of "CSI" "Grey's Anatomy" and "Desperate Housewives".
Our first Guest is Renee Pearson. She has been a Contributing Editor to Simple Scrapbooks magazine and is the Online Managing Editor for the new Digital Scrapbooking magazine from Simple Scrapbooks. Our second guest is Debbie Juden. She along with her husband Ryann, founded Piggy Tales in December 2005. Our third guest today is Kathy Hurt. Kathy has been preserving memories for over 25 years.
Our first guest is Jen Lowe. She is an artist, designer, poet and writer. She teaches workshops and demonstrates products worldwide. Our second guest is Suzanne Lamar. Eight years ago, she founded PageSage. Our third guest is Beverly Seymour. She operates a rubber stamp business, B Line Designs, with her husband, daughter, and a handful of dedicated employees in Mustang, Oklahoma.
Our first guest is Megan Marra. She runs the premiere scrapbooking retreat in California. Scrapbook Camp opened it doors in august of 2000. Our second guest is Errol Salvesen In 2002 Errol, together with most of his family, immigrated to the USA from South Africa and settled in Provo, Utah where he joined Ensign Group International. Our 3rd guest is Shayna Cerny. She started out as a buyer for here Mom's local scrapbook store All My Memories.
Our first guest is Karen Glenn. She is a full-time mother of six and part-time Contributing Editor for Simple Scrapbooks Magazine. Our second guest is Jeff Durham. He is a recent MBA graduate from Case Western Reserve University and President of Imaginisce.