Nicely this 12 months is flying by – we’re 6 months in already! As we head into the latter a part of 2024, we’re delighted to announce that we’re increasing right here at The Paper Gamers and from Sunday shall be welcoming 3 new members to our everlasting design group. Every of them has guested with us beforehand and frequently performs together with our challenges and we’re thrilled that we will showcase their skills on a extra everlasting foundation.
I am positive you’re additionally trying ahead to welcoming them with our first problem of the month of July; within the meantime, if you have not met them earlier than here is a bit bit about every of them in their very own phrases:
Jan Clothier
Hey everybody,
I am Jan and I dwell within the North Island of New Zealand with my husband of 40+ years. My three fabulous kids have all flown the nest however I am lucky to spend so much of time with them and much more lucky to have joined the Grandparents’ Membership just lately.
I am retired from my life as Trainer-Librarian however issues are busier than ever and I usually cannot work out how I fitted in a full-time job! There’s nonetheless by no means sufficient time within the day for all of the crafting and stamping I wish to do!
I have been a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator for round 9 years and luxuriate in operating lessons to share the thrill of stamping with others. My Stampin’ Up! spotlight was being on the Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design group in 2020: what a tremendous expertise that was.
I’m so delighted to be becoming a member of The Paper Gamers as a Designer as this problem has at all times been one in every of my favourites. It was truly the primary problem I used to be ever courageous sufficient to enter method again in 2015 and the primary the place I received a point out, so it is additional particular to me.
I’m trying ahead to seeing the great creations that can grace the gallery within the upcoming challenges and with the ability to take part within the problem from the opposite facet!
Stef Perry
Hello all! I am Stef, dwelling in Idaho with my husband, with household right here and in Oregon, the place my daughter and three grownup grandchildren and one nice granddaughter dwell.
I began my artful journey in 2007 after attending my first Stampin’ Up occasion and by no means regarded again! I haven’t got an outlined model of card making, however are likely to lean extra towards clear designs with layers, though I do like to dabble in Combined Media at occasions. I like studying new strategies and alternative ways to make use of issues.
After spending a 12 months as visitor designer with The Paper Gamers in 2020, I am past thrilled to grow to be a everlasting member of this superb group, together with Jan and Elizabeth! I sit up for seeing all of your stunning designs within the gallery every week!
Paper Sweetness
Hello, I’m ElizStewart on-line and Elizabeth to all my family and friends! I’m thrilled to be becoming a member of Paper Gamers as a everlasting DT member together with Jan and Stef. I spent a tremendous 12 months with the Paper Participant women in 2018; the problem has at all times been one in every of my absolute favorites.
I’ve been making playing cards for over 30 years. My card making dependancy began with a go to to the design studios of Hallmark. I used to be mesmerized. Over time my ardour and crafting house has simply continued to develop.
My playing cards are likely to swing towards clear and easy however I’ve discovered since I began becoming a member of challenges that I’m experimenting extra with different types. There are simply so many superb cardmakers providing inspiration in our artful world.
I hope my playing cards spark one thing in you. I so sit up for seeing your creations and listening to from you! I dwell on the Treasure Coast of Florida with my beloved goldendoodle, Archie.
Welcome to the group women – we will not wait to create with you!