Monday, August 20, 2012

New Design Team Announcement!

It is with great delight that we announce the new Artfull Crafts Design Team for another year! We hope you love the variety of styles and projects that they will produce for you this year. For the next 10 days we are going to be hearing from each of the Design Team and each day there will be giveaways! So keep popping back here each day from tomorrow until the end of August. Miss a day, Miss a LOT!



 WIN THIS PAPER PAD!
Leave a comment of congratulations on this post by Tuesday lunchtime and we'll put you in the draw to win a Save the Date 6x6 Paper Pad from Kaisercraft to celebrate!

Firstly we introduce you to the Design Team Co-Ordinator...

LOWRI MCNABB
Lowri has been running our Design Team since 2010 and also looks after the Marketing at Artfull Crafts. She is a busy mother to three small children and lives on a vineyard in Blenheim, NZ. She enjoys many types of papercrafting and loves making BTP projects, mini albums and other gifts to give away.


Lowri has a clean style of crafting and is currently on the In-House Design Team for Echo Park Paper and regularly contributes to top crafting blogs. In 2012 she has already been asked to design for Kaisercraft, Cosmo Cricket, Making Memorioes, Pink Paislee and Ruby Rock-It.


Click here to visit Lowri's Gallery and her fav projects
Check out her blog at http://papervinenz.com/


And now, drum roll....... please welcome the following NEW faces:

VICKI MORRIS
Vicki hails from Auckland New Zealand. She is married to Jase and has 3 children  - Natasja (12), Mikayla (9) and Jadeyn (6). You will get to know them well over the next year as she loves taking photos and scrapping them. She have been on the Kaisercraft design team for the last 2 years which has kept her very busy inbetween her real jobs of being a mum and doing accounting work from home. We're excited to welcome Vicki to the Artfull Crafts Teams.

Click here to visit Vicki's Gallery and her fav projects
Check out Vicki's blog at www.bixies.blogspot.com

TERESA ABAJO
Teresa is from Melbourne, Australia and works part time in a hospital laboratory as a Microbiologist. When she's not not crafting, she's working for her three young bosses - Jacob 12, Rachel 9 and Elouise 7. She's married to Sammy (her high school sweetheat).

Teresa has been crafting since she was a teenager, and her journey has taken her from calligraphy to cardmaking to stamping, scrapping and bookmaking. She's am currently on a few design teams including Darkroom Door Stamps and DownUnder Direct (an Australian wholesaler).  Teresa taught some Copic classes at Artfull Crafts last year and we look forward to her contribution to the team.


Click here to visit Teresa's Gallery and her fav projects
Check out Teresa's work on her blog http://www.thetamarisk.blogspot.com/


ROBBI BELL
Robbi comes from Dunedin, New Zealand. She married her High School sweetheart and they have 3 amazing kids (all over 21) and a Beagle Pippa. You will see a lot of these guys over the next year as they are her main focus for scrapping. She has been scrapping for about the last 8 years and loves every minute of it.

Robbi has been on other DT's and has worked in a local scrapbook shop. She's kept in close contact with a lot of the ladies she's met over the years and currently teaches classes in the lower South Island. Robbi loves flowers and has a beautiful eye for detail. Her work is exquisite and we're looking forward to a year of creativity with Robbi.


Click here to visit Robbi's Gallery and her fav projects
Check out Robbi's blog at scrapsfrommyeverydaylife.blogspot.com


TRACY JACKSON
Tracy lives in Taranaki, NZ, with two beautiful daughters and an understanding husband. She has been on several Dt's over the last 5 years or so and at the moment is is on 3 Marianne Design teams and others. Along with this she also co own/run Southern Girls Challenges with Louise (who was a previous DT member for Artfull Crafts). Tracy primarlily makes cards - but likes to dabble in other papercrafts as well. We look forward to working with her this year.

She loves being busy and by day she is a Sensorsory Cheese taster. She gets to taste cheese all day... from Swiss, Gouda, Parmesan, Edam, Mozzarella, to the slices they put in McDonads, Burger King ... and the list goes on.


Click here to visit Tracy's Gallery and her fav projects
Check out her blog at www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com

NICHOLE PARKER
Nichole is originally from the US, and moved to NZ about 5 years ago to be with her Kiwi partner. She started making cards so she could send them to my family and soon she got hooked! She loves paper and stamps and all the unique and fun designs that manufacturers come up with. Although Nichole is primarily a card-maker, she also enjoys altered objects and décor items too.

Her “day job” is in IT support and shes loves incorporating gadgets and blogging into the crafting mix. Her blog is an interesting mix of projects and product reviews and we're excited to welcome her on board.

Click here to visit Nichole's Gallery and her fav projects
Nichole can be found at http://iratherbecrafting.blogspot.co.nz/


JO JOHNSON
Jo lives in Morrinsville NZ and has experience as a craft store owner, a photographer and an ex caterer - so her hands are always busy!  Her and her husband have two daughters - Aly is 22, and Samantha is 18. 

Jo is going to be on off-the-page specialist for us this year - showing us how to create masterpieces for your, your friends and family. She crafts everyday and loves colour, texture, and smell and is really looking forward to getting her hands on new products, new off the page ideas, new colours, and getting to know everyone else on the team. We welcome Jo!


Click here to visit Jo's Gallery and her fav projects
You can check out some of Jo's BTP projects on her blog here.

And we welcome back 3 OLD faces (well not THAT old!!). These ladies are staying on for another term at Artfull Crafts.

MISS BESTY 
Betsy Clark lives in Geraldine, NZ with her husband. She has grown-up children and enjoys being a grandmother. She's a respected member of the South Canterbury community - involved in her local church and in teaching craft classes. Artfull Crafts is fortunate to work closely with Betsy as she just lives "up the road". She's got her own local fan club too!

Betsy's cards are exquisite and much-admired. She is published monthly in the Kaisercraft Workshop magazine (under the name Miss Betsy!)  and she generously puts her cards on display in the Artfull Crafts Store. She loves using Martha Stewart Punches, Spellbinders, Magnolia stamps and enjoys searching the Internet for the newest products.


Click here to visit Betsy's Gallery and her fav projects
Check out her blog at http://bestofbetsys.blogspot.com/

SANDY ANG
Sandy Ang is a paper-based crafter from the sunny, little island of Singapore.

She's a cardmaker, scrapper and off-the-page project creator. She loves playing with lines and shapes in her design and her style varies depending on the supplies she's working with. It ranges from classic to quirky and eclectic. Sandy approaches each project as an avenue for creative expression and as an exciting opportunity to try something new.

Sandy currently designs for Australian manufacturer Ruby Rock-It and US Kit Club Citrus Twist.

Click here to visit Sandy's Gallery and her fav projects
Check out her blog at http://angsandy.blogspot.com/ 

CHRISTINE BONIFACIO
Christine comes from a diary farm in Temuka, NZ and has a grown up family. She's been a keen crafter for many years and enjoy both making cards and scrapbooking. Christine loves using dies, embossing folders and stamps and she pays careful attention to the details on her creations. She loves to check out the blogs and is always interested in the new items that come to the market.

Luckily for us, Christine lives locally - and so we enjoy working closely with her with classes, crops and more!

Click here to visit Christine's Gallery and her fav projects
Check out Christine's blog at http://christinebcreates.blogspot.co.nz/


Click here to head to all the Galleries now and don't forget to leave a comment and go in the draw to win a 6x6 pad.
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53 comments:

  1. Morgan SouthgateAugust 20, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Congratulations to everyone! Can't wait to see some awesome work from you all :)

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  2. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Congratulations to all the new design team!! I am so excited to see their creations:) and I'm sure that they inspire me a lot. Yokoxx

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  3. LydiaAugust 20, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Well done Team! Can't wait to see your creations!

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  4. KerysAugust 20, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Congratulation ladies! Can't wait to become your new follower :-)

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  5. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Congrats everyone, looking forward to some inspirational ideal from you all...Jenny N

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  6. Glennis FAugust 20, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Congratulations to the new team - looking forward to seeing your projects

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  7. JudyAugust 20, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Congratulations to the new team, such an exciting time for you. We look forward to all your projects. Enjoy your time on the design team.

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  8. TashNzAugust 20, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Congratulations to all the newcomers, I am so looking forward to future posts. I'm so lucky to have found Artfull Crafts thru my good friend Dita. I also congratulate everyone who applied - that would have been very nerve wracking for you all to be brave enough to put your hand up and finally GOOD LUCK Artfull Crafts for your top five honour, I hope you win. xx

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    1. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 4:04 PM

      Thanks Tash, Kind words - and we are secretly hoping for some succes too. Although it's such a thrill to even get to the finals!!

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  9. VickiAugust 20, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    How exciting. Congratulations ladies and hope you all enjoy your time at Artfull Crafts. :)

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  10. KrithikaAugust 20, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    The new design team looks talented and eager - can't wait to see their work! :)

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  11. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    So exciting! Such talents! Congratulations to all the new team. All the very best to you all. I look forward to seeing the wonderful creations you present to us. Hugs xxx Sandra in Tauranga

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  12. Allison SheppardAugust 20, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Well done guys. Looking forward to seeing your work.

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  13. Louise F NZAugust 20, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Congrats to the new Team! Looks like it is going to be and awesome year. Lucky Artfull crafts snaffling up that super talented Tracy Jackson ;)

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  14. LynleyAugust 20, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Congratulations everyone - I can't wait to see some of your ideas!

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  15. ClarissaAugust 20, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Wow...what a fantastic lineup for this year! Looking forward to all the inspiration. Congrats ladies!!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Great to see you back again Miss Betsy :) I'm really looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful cards as well as what the awesome design team has in store - Can't Wait!!! - Ann Eade

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  17. Amy MartinAugust 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Congratulations ladies. I can't wait for some good inspiration.

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  18. karynwillisAugust 20, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Congradulations Ladies and well done, you are all so talented. I am really looking forward to viewing your creations and inspirations.

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  19. mitchmacAugust 20, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Congradulations to all you talented ladies - I look forward to viewing your inspiring creations!

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  20. NicAugust 20, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    awesome several names I recognise, and a few I don't but look forward to seeing their work all the same!

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  21. Lynda ManningAugust 20, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Congratulations Ladies.I can't wait to see all your BEAUTIFUL WORK!!

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  22. GlendaAugust 20, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Congratulations to all the new Desing Team. Look forward to viewing some inspirational creations,

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  23. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Good luck to all the new team - really looking forward to seeing all the new ideas I know they will produce!

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  24. FionaAugust 20, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Congratulations to the new design team I am looking forward to seeing the creativity. Well Done!!

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  25. Cecilia HsiehAugust 20, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Congratulations to the DT team! I've hopped over from Teresa's blog. Well done!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    A hugh Congradulations to you all ladies,well done.Looking forward to seeing your beautiful work/designs over the next year.
    From Karen Jacobs-Cooke

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  27. Lisa PAugust 20, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Awesome! How fun to be part of the design team. Hope each of these ladies feel proud of the accomplishment. Congrats.

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  28. Jo LimpusAugust 20, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Congratulations ladies, enjoy the fun job!! I look forward to seeing your projects :)

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  29. Jean TAugust 20, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Hello and welcome to the new design team. It is lovely to meet you all and look forward to seeing more.

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  30. Bonita WilliamsAugust 20, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Wow, congrats to you all, So very excited to see how you all create your masterpieces and cant wait o be inspired by a new outlook on everything, you all seem so very different and its neat you will bringso many unique ideas to the table..........craft table that is!

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  31. Janet BaldwinAugust 20, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    What a great design team. There will be lots of fun projects during this team's time!

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  32. JaneAugust 20, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    well done to all looking forward to seeing all your projects...

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  33. Dianne HAugust 20, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Congratulations ladies. After a quick visit to your blogs I look forward to a nice variety of creations to come.

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  34. Elaine ( a.k.a. Nana E)August 20, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Wow, what a talented group of ladies. Congrats to all of you...

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  35. Kelly HAugust 20, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Congratulations to all the new design team!! I am really looking forward to what the year ahead will bring!

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  36. MareeAugust 20, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    very excited about the new inspiration

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  38. sharon_wAugust 20, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Congratulations ladies. I'm looking forward to seeing your work :)

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  39. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Congratulations! well done to all of you. i can't wait to see what eye candy you're going to produce!
    Sherri L

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  40. Tracey SAugust 20, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Congratulations to the new design team - some gorgeous work out there!

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  41. ElaineAugust 20, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Hi there
    I see my comments didn't work so will say them again
    congratulations and i look forward to all the new work
    Even though i am at the other end of the country, its always great to see how you are all going .
    One day I will get to visit :)
    Elaine B

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  42. Christine WrightAugust 20, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Hello. Wonderful choice of designers.CONGRATULATIONS. I am looking forward to seeing their work.
    Cheer, Christine.

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  43. Gran DennyAugust 20, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Wow, this is fantastic, I feel a good crafting year coming on here girls

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  44. Steph AckermanAugust 20, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    congratulations. Looking forward to seeing your work.

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  45. MargieAugust 21, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Awesome group of ladies! Welcome to the team!

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  46. AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Wow, what an exciting line up ladies. Can't wait to see your creations. Steph N

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  47. gypsylcmAugust 21, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Congrats to all the designer team! Looking forward to seeing more creativity in the coming year!

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  48. AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Congratulations on all the new designers and I hope they will have a great time while helping us create with new products and tools. Can't wait to see the new work. A big hello from Montreal. Sylvie

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  49. Memories by MandaAugust 21, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Congratulations ladies!So nice to see some returning faces and new ladies to inspire us all. Can't wait to see what you bring to theblog this year :)

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  50. Barbara TibblesAugust 21, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Congratulations everyone. Sounds like it going to be a interesting month seeing all your creations.
    Cheers Barbara Tibbles

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  51. Carol GunnAugust 21, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Congratulations to you all, can't wait to see everyone's different styles, so bring it ON!

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  52. Marilyn Muir.August 22, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Congratulations. I am looking forward to starting my new hobby. Looking forward to seeing all of your different styles.

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