Featured Cardmaker: Carolyn L, Darien IL

Meet Carolyn this week - she's been sending in her beautiful cards since 2008! Be sure to leave her a comment below.

 

I've been stamping for about five or six years. I'm not a very good time historian so I loose track of time. I was a beader and scrapbooker prior to that but found a lot more satisfaction from the stamping.

Yes, I do have a craft room. It is basically dedicated to stamping, so I have a lot of shelves and storage space ( most of it full). I retired two years ago, so have found this a good place to spend "alone" time. My husband, though, is extremely supportive of this addiction.

I do use a lot of Stampin Up products, but I also LOVE the House Mouse stamps.  I will use just about any stamp that appeals to me.  I have no technique I would call my favorite.  My favorite tool is the Cuttlebug, the embossing folders and Nesties.  Colors?  I like bright colors - I tend toward the yellows and corals, but the color scheme may depend on the background paper I'm using.  Sometimes, I work backwards:  I'll stamp something, then look for colors, then decide on the card stock, then decide on the design.  Kind of goofy, but it works.

I heard about OWH, from another card making friend.  I wanted to do something with the cards I make and this has been a perfect outlet. 

What motivates me?  I hate that these kids are so far from home.  I hate that they are having to sacrifice so much for us.  I appreciate them and their dedication to our amazing country.  Also, my son was in the Marines in the '80s - hated that, too, but at least there were no conflicts he had to get involved in.