Meet the Artists - Kelly Landers

As the new members of our Design Team make their debut in an issue of SheetLoad of Cards, we will post a special "episode" of Meet the Artists here on the SheetLoad blog.

Today's Artist is Kelly Landers, who made her debut in the September '09 issue. Please read on to learn more about Kelly and help me welcome her to the team.

SheetLoad Q - How long have you been making cards? Five years

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Coloring with COPIC Markers

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? SplitcoastStampers

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

This is my recent favorite because I liked how the overall layout turned out and I also tried a new background technique that really shimmered and set the mood for the card! I wasn't sure how it would turn out, but I loved the finished look.

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I used to compete in Country Western Couples Dancing and placed third in the nation with my partner in our division.

SheetLoad Q - Is there anything else you would like our readers to know? No day seems complete without the release of my creative energy. I love to do challenges of all types and find so much inspiration everywhere! Almost anything can inspire us to create if we open our eyes to all possibilities.

Meet the Artists - Jessica George

As the new members of our Design Team make their debut in an issue of SheetLoad of Cards, we will post a special "episode" of Meet the Artists here on the SheetLoad blog.




Today's Artist is Jessica George, who made her debut in the August '09 issue. Please read on to learn more about Liz and help me welcome her to the team.

SheetLoad Q - How long have you been making cards? 2 1/2 years

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Right now I'm infatuated with my COPIC markers!

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? SheetLoad (of course!), SplitcoastStampers for inspiration, and The Daily Dare for links to challenges of all types.

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?




SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I am a veterinarian; putting my career on hold while raising my family, but now that my husband retired I will most likely be going back to that field.

Meet the Artists - Liz Weber

As the new members of our Design Team make their debut in an issue of SheetLoad of Cards, we will post a special "episode" of Meet the Artists here on the SheetLoad blog.


Today's Artist is Liz Weber, who made her debut in the August '09 issue. Please read on to learn more about Liz and help me welcome her to the team.

SheetLoad Q - How long have you been making cards? 7 years, but only became 100% dedicated and obsessed to cardmaking this year.

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Using Spellbinders and Cuttlebug embossing folders

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Any sketch site - particularly cards and I love checking out the Spellbinders & Cuttlebug Challenge sites around the place.

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I didn't get my driver's license until I was 24, but I had heaps of friends willing to drive me around!

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

SheetLoad Q - Anything else you would like our readers to know? I am a wee bit obsessed with using Spellbinders and rarely make a card or layout without using a Spellbinder of some sort.

Meet the Artists - Alma

As the members of our new Design Team make their debut in an issue of SheetLoad of Cards, we will post a special "episode" of Meet the Artists here on the SheetLoad blog.




Today's Artist is Alma, who made her debut in the July '09 issue. Please read on to learn more about Alma and help me welcome her to the team.


SheetLoad Q - How long have you been making cards? 3 years and still learning


SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Distressing

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? SplitCoast Stampers

SheetLoad Q - Are you currently a member of any Design Teams? Angels Landing, Digiments & SheetLoad of Cards. BIG THANKS to Judi, Michelle and Alicia!! Thanks so much for the opportunity.

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I am too much of a perfectionist. Everything has to be "just right" and in the right place. Throughout the years, I've learned to become more laid back since having children, but still a little freaky about some things like cleanliness - LOL!

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

SheetLoad Q - Anything else you would like our readers to know? It's been an honor and a pleasure to meet so many wonderful crafters from all over and be part of a huge crafting community. So many of you have given me so much inspiration in the last 3 years that I have been papercrafting. Thanks to you all!

Meet the Artists - Special Episode - Jeannean Marshall, June '09 Guest Artist

Today's Artist is...
Jeannean Marshall - June '09 Guest Artist

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? I probably bought my first stamp over 20 years ago...I started using them to add some "pizazz" to envelopes and letters. I probably did not start using them to make cards until a few years later when I went to some of my first stamping parties.

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? My favorite techniques come and go. I like to try something old and make it new again. One that I like to do is to drip the ink into shaving cream and swirl it around to make background paper... Lately though, I can't seem to get enough of the embossing folders!

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? With only one computer, and me at work all day, by the time the rest of my family gets off it, I am ready for bed, so I don't have too many sites I visit.

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any Design Teams? This is the first time I have done anything of this sort!

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? Well, I live in a very small town. There is very little that is not well known about me here. Most of the time I even "learn" stories about myself going around town...It is nice to raise a family in, and that the fact that we can have a close network of friends and family around to help out in the rough times.

SheetLoad Q - What are some recent cards you have made, that would be considered favorites?

SheetLoad Q - Anything else you would like our readers to know? I enjoy getting together with fellow stampers to have some playtime.

Meet the Artists - Special Episode - Melyssa Connolly, April '09 Guest Artist

Today's Artist is...
Melyssa Connolly - April Guest Artist http://fantastink.blogspot.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? 3

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Paper Piecing

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? SplitCoast Stampers

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any Design Teams? SheetLoad ShortCuts, Bombshell Stamps & The Greeting Farm

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I study Kung Fu and bellydance

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

SheetLoad Q - Anything else you would like our readers to know? I love to sew, especially Halloween and bellydance costumes.

Meet the Artists - Special Episode - Joy Stagg

Today's Artist is...
Joy L. Stagg - February Guest Artist http://daiseyfreak.blogspot.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? 5

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Paper piecing

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? SplitCoast Stampers

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? We don't have TV/cable/satellite

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite? (ETA: The bunny stamp is from My Favorite Things)

SheetLoad Q - Anything else you would like our readers to know? Aside from crafting, I am a full time mental health and addictions therapist. I just celebrated my first wedding anniversary with my husband. I have the best Jack Russell Terrier ever, Polo. In addition to crafting, I love to read, travel, watch movies, am a Twilight & Harry Potter fanatic, and love to spend time with friends and family.

Meet the Artists - Special Episode - Marlene Lo

Today's Artist is...
Marlene Lo - October Guest Artist http://marlenelo.blogspot.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? almost 6 months

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Embossing with heat tool

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? kwernerdesign

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I can't make cards without music. I make better cards at night.

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

SheetLoad Q - Anything else you would like our readers to know? Feel free to leave comments in my blog - this could help me to improve my skill.

Meet the Artists - Special Episode - Riley Fitzgerald

Today's Artist is...
Riley Fitzgerald - Reader's Choice Guest Artist http://dancerriley.blogspot.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? 3 years

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Dry Embossing

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Splitcoast Stampers

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I opened my dance studio, Divine Dance Center, my senior year of college. I started with about 25 students and now have over 100. It's one of my greatest accomplishments!

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?


Special message from Riley...

I would like to thank everyone who voted for me! I have never been published before, so being picked is a great honor. Stamping is my second passion, next to dance and it's so wonderful to share it with everyone! So, again, thank you so much!

Meet the Artists - Episode 15 - Nicole Anderson

Today's Artist is...
Nicole Anderson - SheetLoad Mini Artist http://andersonartsonline.blogspot.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? Just shy of 4 years

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Using two complimentary patterned papers together (and RIBBON!!!) on each card.

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Stamp a Little Love Baby

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any other Design Teams? Just SheetLoad of Cards!

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I also make and sell custom artisan jewelry, I gotta have my bling!

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite? Very simple, very colorful and the Copic marker coloring makes it POP!

SheetLoad Q - Anything else you would like our readers to know? I have four children; 18 (HS senior), 6 (1st grader), 5 (Kindergartener) and 3 (Preschooler), and never scrap them! I just make cards!

Meet the Artists - Special Episode - Sarah Bigelow

Today's Artist is...
Sarah Bigelow - August Guest Artist http://creationsbysarah.blogspot.com/


SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? 4 years

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Paper Piecing

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Splitcoast Stampers

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I have a twin sister and a love for Mustangs.

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

SheetLoad Q - Anything else you would like our readers to know? I became a grandmother for the first time in Nov. '07 and have a beautiful granddaughter named Avery.

Meet the Artists - Episode 14 - Ann

Today's Artist is...
Ann - SheetLoad Mini Artist http://adayinthelifetoo.blogspot.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? 5 years

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Stamping

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Savvy n Sassy

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any other Design Teams? Savvy n Sassy

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I love to play World of Warcraft

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

Meet the Artists - Special Episode - Heidi

Today's Artist is...
Heidi, SheetLoad's July Guest Artist; http://morescrapstuff.blogspot.com

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? Not even a year yet, I had to start making cards because I am addicted to stamps...

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? I love heat embossing, but I am trying to expand my horizons so I have tried alcohol inks recently with pretty good results. ;)

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Just one?? Okay, the Scor-Pal website is coming in hand for trying new projects. But really, there are so many blogs and sites out there it's too hard to choose.

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I have several tattoos and still going...

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite? I like this Thank You card because it is very different than my usual style, I do like how it is "clean" and elegant looking.

SheetLoad Q - Is there anything else you would like SheetLoad Readers to know about you? I am a working mom to two sweet little boys (they certainly keep me on my toes!). I have been scrapbooking for several years but only just started card making. I am constantly in awe (if that doesn't sound too corny) of some of the cards I see, the work is just amazing and I am constantly inspired by it. I had never been the 'crafty' one in my family growing up, but BOY has that changed LOL.

Meet the Artists - Special Episode - Paula Bloom

Today's Artist is...
Paula Bloom, SheetLoad's June Guest Artist; http://prbloom.typepad.com/my_weblog/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? about 10 years

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? paper piecing

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Splitcoast Stampers

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any design teams? Not currently on any design teams, but I've been on Kitchen Sink Stamps, Flourishes, Simply Sentiments magazine and freelance work for Stampin' Up.

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I'm an early morning person. I love to work in the morning light while drinking my Taster's Choice Hazelnut Coffee.

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

SheetLoad Q - Is there anything else you would like SheetLoad Readers to know about you? I've always been a crafter in one thing or another. I sew, do needle work, and paint. A happy day for me is when I get to spend time with my grown children and grandchildren. As you can see from my picture, we love to travel to Disney!

Meet the Artists - Episode 13 - Carla Peicheff

Today's Artist is...

Carla Peicheff - SheetLoad Sketch Artist http://www.moralia.wordpress.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? I've been cardmaking for about 3 1/2 years now I believe.

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Prismacolors & Gamsol and Stitching

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Lil' Scrappers and Flickr

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any other Design Teams? Lil Scrappers!!

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I'm a history buff, and love photography!! My newest passion!

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

SheetLoad Q - Is there anything else you would like SheetLoad readers to know about you? I'm a SAHM to 4 wonderful kids... love creating anything from cards to LO's, to altering!

Meet the Artists - Special Episode - Lindsay S

Today's Artist is...
Lindsay S, SheetLoad Guest Artist; http://www.inmystamproom.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? 3 years cardmaking, 10+ Scrapbooking

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? I really love wax resist, whether it is crayon resist or wax paper resist the effect is cool!

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Wow, I have quite a few! But right now I would have to say Paper Crafters {Anonymous}. I spend a ton of time there doing challenges and chatting.

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any Design Teams? No, I tend to do my own designs that I can use with my Stampin' Up! Stamps. People can use them with other stamp companies, but for me I tend to stick with SU!.

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I am a huge gamer. My DH got me into xbox, and we have a wii now too. I love to play arcade games and the Sims when I am not crafting.

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

Meet the Artists - Episode 12 - Gloria Jewett

Today's Artist is...

Gloria Jewett - SheetLoad Sample Artist http://gloriasgallery.blogspot.com/

SheetLoad Q - How long have you been making cards? 6 months

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Newest technique is paper piecing with stamps, and I really enjoy it.

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Stamping with Roxy

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any other Design Teams? Just SheetLoad of Cards

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? Alicia, who created SheetLoad of Cards, is my daughter.

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

Meet the Artists - Episode 11 - Heather Strenzwilk

Today's Artist is...

Heather Strenzwilk - SheetLoad Sample Artist http://stampdetails.blogspot.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? 14 years

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? any kind of background

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? SplitCoast Stampers

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any other Design Teams? Craft Critique and gg designs

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I love a good bargain! I recently moved 5 minutes away from an Offray Ribbon Outlet store. I doubled my ribbon collection in 2 visits!

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

Meet the Artists - Episode 10 - Melissa Machado

Today's Artist is...

Melissa Machado - SheetLoad Sample Artist http://mmachado.myctmh.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? 5 years

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? stamping backgrounds

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Paper Crafters {Anonymous} and Stamp Shack

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I lived in the Middle East for 5 years.

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

SheetLoad Q - Is there anything else you would like to share with SheetLoad readers? The best thing about crafting is by far the friendships I've made. My favorite (and perhaps the most embarrassing) memory is when I attended my first crop with some friends. I kept asking one of my friends if I could use her trimmer. Finally after about the 4th time, she asked me why I didn't just get mine out. You can imagine the ruckus when the entire table ... then the entire room learned that I didn't own a trimmer! What? No trimmer? A little red-faced, I ended up leaving the store that evening with a new trimmer proudly in tow!

Meet the Artists - Special Episode - Kurtis Amundson a.k.a. Stampin Kub

Today's Artist is...
Kurtis Amundson, SheetLoad Guest Artist; http://www.stampinkub.com/



SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? 5-6 years cardmaking

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? dry embossing - with stylus or Cuttlebug

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Splitcoast Stampers

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I'm an identical twin and was homeschooled all the way through high school.

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?