My name is Brandy Cumberland (scrapchickee) and I am currently a SAHM to my little man Dylan (06/05) and my spectacular husband, Jason. However, my career aspirations change with a breeze, so check with me tomorrow. I taught 12th grade IB English last school year and was working as a retail bank branch manager before that. We live in Houston, Texas where most of our family and friends live as well. Other than obviously being obsessed with scrapbooking, I also am in love with my Canon Rebel which is pretty much permanently affixed to my face, earning me the much deserved title of "Momarazzi."
I have always done some sort of scrapping all my life, but I got into the real deal stuff about four years ago when I met my best friend. What started out as a way of documenting all of life's going-ons has evolved into an art form. I love cutting up patterned paper and combining different elements, and layouts have given way to cards, altered projects and now I am even trying digital scrapbooking. One of the greatest things I've gotten out of this hobby I've found on the different membership boards - relationships with amazing women who I might not have met otherwise. I am ecstatic to be a part of this creative team, to be a part of the smashing success that I know Simply Obsessed is going to be, and to help support Jaime and Shauna's dream.
My name is Jennifer French (JenniferF) and I live in SW Michigan with my four year old daughter, Natalie. I recently graduated from Western Michigan University with my Elementary Education degree and Early Childhood endorsement. I am thrilled that I have accomplished my goal of graduation and can't wait to have my own classroom someday. Until that time comes, I will substitute in the school I went to and my daughter will attend next year.
I started scrapping about 3 years ago but become completely obsessed about a year and a half ago. I think scrapping was always in me..I can remember putting photos and brochures in albums and jotting a little something in the margin about the picture or event. I love that scrapbooking gives me a creative outlet and lets me explain what the picture(s) mean to me and why I took them. My daughter is my main subject; although, I have been known to pull over and take pictures of anything because something inspired me for a layout.
I am so thrilled to be part of the Simply Obsessed team!!
Hi! My name is Trish Harwick (TLHarwick). I am a 30-ish Mom of 4 beautiful kids, an Army spouse, a Speech Pathologist and family historian! Home is wherever the Army sends us. Right now that is Fort Rucker, Alabama, where my husband of almost 8 years is attending flight school.
I started collecting family memories at the age I could first cut and paste. My Mom claims I started with magazines; cutting up people and things and making up stories which turned into books. As I grew up I began to document our many family vacations all over the United States by collecting memorabilia and adding it to the hundreds of pictures my Dad used to take. I scrapbooked my way through high school and into college. I began scrapbooking archivally right before I met my husband, Aaron. Four kids and nine years later I am still enjoying recording my favorite family memories! My style is forever changing. I am addicted to pattern paper, flowers, bling and ribbon. I have taught scrapbooking classes on both the east and the west coasts and have found this hobby to be a great social and creative outlet!
When I am not scrapping or running after my 4 kids I enjoy cooking, photography, reading and hanging out with my family! Oh, and I am hopelessly addicted to message boards and swaps, anything fun!
Hello, my name is Michelle Lanning (Michelle*L). I live in beautiful sunny California and am married to my high school sweetheart. We have one beautiful daughter Alyson that is 4 years old. When I am not scrapping, I am a first grade teacher.
I really started getting "Obsessed" with scrapbooking after the birth of my daughter. I wanted to capture every moment. I started small (don't we all) with few supplies and some colored cardstock to what I have now, a whole arsenal of fun goodies to play with.
My style has evolved from simple to full of layers and color. Embellishments are a must, but nothing is better than the story I am trying to tell. And getting to do that with the awesome kits from Simply Obsessed makes it easy. I am so glad to be aboard once again and take great pride in being a member of the Simply Obsessed Design Team!
My name is Brandi Pitts (drewsmama) and I'm from East Texas. I have been married to my husband, Jason, for almost 13 years. I am a SAHM to Drew Elizabeth, who is 2 and we are expecting a 2nd baby in April. I started scrapping at the age of 4, when my mom and I created a scrapbook out of magazine clippings, catalog pictures, and stickers. I've been scrapping the "right way" for about 10 years now and I'm hopelessly addicted. I'm totally obsessed with alphabets – stickers, die cuts, rub-ons. You name it and I've got to have it! I am so excited to be a part of this awesome design team and I hope that I will be an inspiration to everyone here.
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Hello, my name is Erika Schumacher (ess). I have been with my husband for 11 years and we have 3 wonderful children, 11, 7 and 2.
To start I have been a crafter since I was a toddler. My mother taught me to knit, crochet, sew and cross-stitch. I have always kept some type of scrapbook or journal since I was young. However, I really became involved in official scrapping about 7 years ago, when a friend introduced me to all the wonderful products and needless to say, I have been hooked since then. I scrap 12x12 pages, as well as mini-albums, but not opposed to trying new styles and sizes. I try to mix up double and single, but take a stance, I will do whatever the photos or event calls for.
Scrapbooking is my therapy, however I wish I could say it saves me money, but I think it is the same expense as a real therapist; I just do not have to make an appointment. Scrapping has allowed me to be an artist, which is my all time passion. I believe it is an outlet with so many benefits and pay offs. I only hope that I can inspire others to treasure their memories and remind them, there is no such thing as a mistake in scrapping.
I look forward to being a part of this wonderful team!!!! Let's get scrappin'.
Hi, my name is Ronda Simpson. I live in a small Texas town and married to my handsome husband Jake, for 11 years. I am a SAHM to our three children, Kyle 10, Madison 8, and Makenzie is 6. My family is everything to me!
I have always kept some sort of scrapbook my whole life. I am a sentimental person and have always loved to create things! My favorite thing to do as a child was to draw, color, cut and paste. I started scrapbooking after my first child was born, and have been hooked ever since. I absolutley love patterned paper, and tend to add lots of layers and texture to my projects. I usually only scrap 12x12 pages, and also enjoy making cards, and altering projects.
I am thrilled to be chosen as a Designer for Simply Obsessed! I look forward to not only working with this team, but inspiring others, and also being inspired by this amazing and talented community I have grown to love and know!
Hi! My name is Abbie Torroll. I am a proud Air Force wife and the mother of two boys, Landon and Gavin. I am married to my college sweetheart and we currently live in Panama City Beach, Florida. When I am not scrapping, I enjoy hanging out with my family, photography, spending time outdoors, running and Wii Mario Cart :)
I started scrapbooking when I was in Junior High. My mom went through a VERY short scrapbooking phase, and although she lost interest, I was HOOKED!! So much in the scrapbooking industry has changed since then, and thank god! I love everything about scrapbooking. I love the "me" time it creates. I love celebrating all of life's little moments that I never want to forget, and I love the feeling of creating something beautiful with my hands. I don't think a day goes by that I don't do something scrappy, whether it be scrapping a new page, printing off pics, or just thinking about a new idea for a layout!
I am truly honored to be asked to design for Simply Obsessed. I love all the gals here and I hope to inspire you all the way you have inspired me!
My name is Suzanne Wikstrom (twinsand2boys ) and I have been married for 16 years. I have 4 of the cutest boys ever (ok, I'm a little biased). I started scrapping 14 years ago when my first son was born. I took a break from it when I had my twins, but got back into it after my last son was born. I have been regularly scrapping for the past 7 or 8 years. My boys are usually the subject of my layouts. I have a very clean style (I think I read a description once that said it's a classic style). I love to journal on my pages and usually hand journal. I have been lucky enough to be published in magazines such as Paper Crafts, Paper Trends, Cards, and Scrapbook Trends.
I also make other crafts and I am a substitute teacher. I am very excited to be a part of the Simply Obsessed team!
Guest Designers
We also have a few honorable mention applicants that will have a chance to be a Guest Designer in the next few months!
- Elizabeth Bailey
- Anna Buis
- Ashley Harris
- Julie Walton
THANK YOU to all that applied! There was so much talent, it was almost impossible to decide! Remember that just because you weren't picked, doesn't mean you aren't talented! We try very hard to offer a variety of styles to appeal to many different scrapbookers. You just have to keep trying! Thanks again and we hope to see you around SIMPLY OBSESSED!!