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Elizabeth Avchin

I’m 26.  I have a passion for scrapbooking.  I’m an entrepreneur and wouldn’t want it any other way.  Sushi is my all time favorite meal.  I love the color teal.  Southern gentlemen make me smile.  I love to laugh.  I have a newfound love for photography!  I can be very sarcastic.  I love to scrap 8.5”x11”.  I love boating and being on the water.   I'm a big fan of country music.   I love design.  My parents are extremely supportive.  I almost always wear flops.  I have amazing friends!  I like to be very organized.  I love to be inspired.  I’m a little compulsive.  Spelling is not my strong suite.  I’m an over achiever.  With out a doubt I'm a piece of work.  I’m a Child of God. 

Jana Barbay

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Heather Bellanger

For starters, I’m a MWFwB, that’s “Married White Female with Baggage” for the acronym challenged.  By day, I am a left brained CPA…aspiring to save clients from IRS scrutiny.  Occasionally I even pull out my CFP™ cloak and help parents figure how they will ever afford their little girl’s dream wedding (along with other more lofty ambitions).

By night I am a right brained crafter…I like the night gig MUCH better – but the day job pays the bills.  I’m not picky about the craft…my only criteria is that the finished product must be useful or precious to me…Other than that – I’m game.

I married “Ironman” in 1997 (naturally I was twelve).  He has always been athletic and outdoorsy…I have NEVER been athletic and outdoorsy – opposites really must attract.

My “Baggage” comes in the form of two precious girls – Morgan (6) and Avery (5)…only insane people decide while holding a newborn that immediately having another baby is a good idea.

I have no fantastic scrapbook credentials, and I have vowed not to feel insecure about that (check in with me later to see how that is going)…  I just like playing with paper.  When I grow up I want to learn to sew, run a miter saw, visit every flea market in the world and own as many “cardis” as the ever classy and beautiful Debby Schuh.  I’m so excited to be a member of the Simply Scrappin’ Creative Team.  Let the party begin!

Oh, and one more thing – don’t let a day go by without laughing out loud!

www.laughoutloud-heather.blogspot.com

Christina Bonner

I am 27 years old and a mother of two amazing children; Anna who is three and Jude who is 8 months old.  My children are my inspiration and the reason I scrapbook.   I have recently relocated from Lafayette, LA to Mobile, AL.  I grew up in Alabama so I am very excited to be back after almost 7 years of being gone.  I am in the middle of starting my own business Christina Leigh Inspired were I will be teaching scrapbook classes and other creative outlets.  I have been on the creative team for Simply Scrappin’ for about two years now and very excited about the new direction the business is taking.  I can’t wait to be inspired and hope to inspire you.

Julie Eickmeier

I am Jules Eickmeier, a retired English teacher originally from St. Louis, Mo. but now living in a small fishing village on the Florida Gulf Coast.  I have been scrapbooking and doing altered art for over twelve years and have taught paper arts classes both here in Florida and nationally.  My husband and I live near our adult children (Rob, 38, Kristen, 35 and her husband Chris) and will become grandparents to twin boys June of 2010.  I see a lot of blue layouts in my future!

Misti Munn

Hi! My name is Misty Munn and I live in Sumrall, Mississippi with my wonderful hubby of 15 years and our four amazing kiddos :) My family is THE reason that I scrap. Each and every day brings many new memories to document and I live to tell the stories of our daily life...for years to come! Scrapbooking allows me to do just that, but in a more creative and colorful way ;) It is an absolute honor to be a part of the Simply Scrappin' Creative Team, not to mention....a dream come true!

Nicole Petersen

Hello, I'm Nicole Petersen. I live in Houma, Louisiana in Cajun country with my husband of 16 years and our daughter. I am an elementary school teacher by day and a die-hard scrapper/altered artist by night and weekend. Reading and junking are passions of mine that roll-over into my style of scrapping. Eclectic, vintage, meaningful, and artsy are great words that describe my style. Lately, I seem to reach for mediums, paint, mists, and sandpaper. I have taught scrapbooking, make and takes, and altered projects for eight years at local scrapbook stores and events. Besides Simply Scrappin's Creative Team, I am also a current member of Glitz Design's Altered Art Team.
 
http://aplaceformescraplog.wordpress.com/

Rebecca Withers

I am a 33 year old women just enjoying life to its fullest.  I’ve learned to not sweat the small stuff (also a book, LOL), take time to enjoy the good things and try to forget the negative, some things just aren’t worth getting stressed out over.   I come from a large family and no matter how distant, close, or crazy they are, I love them all!  I have six sisters, four brothers, thirteen nephews, and three nieces.  I couldn’t even count all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins…that would be WAY to crazy!

I have been scrapbooking seriously for about 5 years now, was introduced to the hobby back in 2000 when a friend invited me to a Creative Memories party but that didn‘t go too far.  Then I started back up when introduced to Leaving Prints in 2002.  Not long after, I moved to Louisiana and met some great friends who introduced me to the “ALL Night Crop” and have I have since immersed myself into the hobby. 

Outside of scrapbooking, I fish, read, workout and spend time with my boyfriend Brodie.  We have two dogs, Spock (German Shepherd) and Belle (Cocker Spaniel) and a cat The Beast (who knows what kind, we think part lion!!).  They keep us entertained almost daily!