Creative Team Manager:
LV Handcrafted
Hi! I’m Linh – or LV Handcrafted on social media. I live in Seattle, WA with my husband and our two dogs. I started crafting in high school as a scrapbooker but these days I make more cards and mini albums than scrapbook layouts. I’m excited to join such a talented team of crafters and support Kendra’s Card Challenge, which I absolutely love. It’s such an honor to join this team. There’s always so much to learn in papercrafting and I find these challenges are always an inspiration. I look forward to sharing and interacting with you on all the socials!
YT - https://youtube.com/@LVHandcrafted
IG - https://www.instagram.com/lvhandcrafted/
PT - https://www.pinterest.com/lvhandcrafted/
FB - https://facebook.com/lvhandcrafted
Blog - https://lvhandcrafted.com/
Video Team Members:
Sejr Andersen
Hello! My name is Sejr and I was born and raised in Canada, living with my partner and our Frenchie. I have only recently joined the card making world, and have so much to learn. There are so many products and techniques to try and so many people to meet and enjoy along the way! There is no one style I identify with yet, as I am having so much fun with stencils, colouring, die cutting, paper glueing, drawing, and the list goes! I do love to laugh and smile, and I always welcome everyone to join me. :-) Take care, and have a beautiful day!
Angela Brennan
I am a Chartered Accountant by profession and a papercrafter by passion. I started crafting about 20 years ago but kids and career meant that hobbies had to be put on hold. While I still crafted over the years, I really got into it at the start of the pandemic in 2020. In 2021 (with a lot of help from my husband on the tech side) I started a blog (www.angelabrennancreations.co.uk) and YT channel (Angela Brennan Creations). Since then I have been on the Altenew Educator Certification Program, guest designed for Altenew and Waffle Flower and have carved some time for crafting on a daily basis. This is only possible since my two teenage sons are quite independent and I do not travel for work anymore as I work from home. I live in Scotland with my husband and two teenage sons. In my spare time, when not crafting (!), I try new spicy recipes, and go hill walking with my family. I also enjoy watching documentaries on true crime, and am usually crafting at the same time.
Blog - https://www.angelabrennancreations.co.uk/
YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOThIMk9NX-i6LlQ98F_2w
Steph - Chaos in the Craft Room
Hi It's Steph here from Australian based YouTube channel, Chaos in the craftroom. There is no place i would rather be than surrounded by my crafty supplies. With great mess, comes great creations! I love creating helpful youtube videos with tips and tricks or my newest creations. I'm also on instagram (chaos.inthecraftroom) where you will see my crafty creations and inspiration to help you to think outside the box. The one thing I try to avoid is: fussy cutting. The one thing I couldn't live without: paper (once you have paper you can create anything)! Join me on my crafty adventures.
Rebecca Coombs
Hi! My name is Rebecca… aka: papergluefun on social media… and I live in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. I have many roles in my life (daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, retired RN, volunteer, etc…) so I am always super busy… however, when I have “me” time I make a dash for my paper crafting studio! Although I enjoy other activities (diamond painting, a 1:12 dollhouse, counted cross-stitch and vegan gluten-free cooking) my greatest artistic passion is creating something meaningful with paper. Scrapbooking, card making, art journaling, and paper home-decor ideas are always swirling in my head! I love sharing ideas and interacting with other paper crafters because I believe that paper crafters are some of the kindest people I’ve ever met. I love this community built on shared knowledge and creative zeal and I look forward to getting to know you on social media, too!
YT - https://youtube.com/@PaperGlueFun
IG - https://www.instagram.com/papergluefun/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/PaperGlueFun
Blog - https://www.papergluefun.com/
Anna Muir
Hi, I’m Anna from Paper Craft Create! I live Melbourne, Australia with my gorgeous husband and two adorable boys. I have crafted for as long as I remember! My love for paper craft and card making really began when I brought my first electronic cutting machine in 2014. I haven’t looked back since. In 2018 I became a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, which took my card making to another level. I have since retired, however still love and use many of their amazing products. I enjoy making interactive cards with that element of surprise and in more recent years have explored the One Sheet Wonder and Card Sketches. I believe they are a great inspiration to get your crafty mojo moving and to use all those craft supplies! I started to participate in Kendra’s Card Challenge at challenge 5 and have become addicted to them. I love the way they really challenge and push you out of your crafty comfort zone.
IG - www.instagram.com/paper_craft_create
FB - https://www.facebook.com/pccbyanna?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Yvette Olea
My name is Yvette Olea. I have been a crafter for most of my adult life. I have dabbled in many different crafts, such as crochet, cross stitch, scrapbooking, card making and so much more. I was blessed to be raised by two loving parents and I credit them with making me the strong and loving woman that I am. I met the love of my life when I was still in high school and we have been married for 37 years. I am the mother of four, grandmother of nine biological grandkids and five bonus grandkids. I am fortunate to have a very supportive family and they continue to support me during this crafty endeavor. I worked for an elementary school district for over 25 years as an Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant and Information Compliance Specialist. Since I am now retired, I am pouring myself into spending much of my time being creative in my wonderful craft room. I have always loved making/giving handmade items and have focused my new found energy on making cards and so much more. I have learned many new and fun techniques over the last two years by simply watching other creators on YouTube. I am forever grateful for the support and encouragement of this amazing creative community.
YT - https://www.youtube.com/c/YvetteOleaCreates
IG - https://www.instagram.com/yvetteoleacreates/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/yvetteoleacreates
Jennifer Schoolcraft
Hi! My name is Jen and I've been making cards for about 5 years now. I absolutely love it! I love the freedom to be able to create a little piece of art that can then be given and shared with others. I wouldn't say that I have a specific style; I love to create many different types of cards. On a personal note, I live in beautiful Arizona with my crafty-supporting husband, three boys, two dogs and two bearded dragons.
Inspiration Team Members:
Dalis Acevedo - StamprGrl
Hola! I am Dalis, I started card making about 28 years ago, when my sister introduced me to stamping. After card making, I transitioned to scrapbooker when my second nephew was born. From paper crafting, I moved to digital scrapbooking and now back to basics with my card making and drawing. I love sketching, painting, creating anything creative is my jam. I have been in design teams for international and domestic companies. I am currently in a couple digital scrapbook teams and for one domestic stamp creator. I love playing and finding new ways to use products. Being messy is part of the fun, in my humble opinion. I am loud and opinionated and so is my art.
Karen's Crafting Company
I first started card making back in 1998 when a friend of mine became a Stampin' Up demonstrator. I realized after a few months I really wasn't using any of the products and gave it up. I started scrapbooking in 2006 and have been doing that ever since. Four years ago I watched a you tube video of someone using up a 12x12 paper pad, and one of the ways was her making handmade cards. She donated them to a local charity, and I thought that was something I could do! It most certainly would help me use up my paper pads along with all the other supplies I have! I've been addicted since. I started my own you tube channel about a year ago hoping to inspire others to create cards and/or other paper projects. I love card challenges!
IG - https://www.instagram.com/karenscraftingcompany/
YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrcIW74TwVPTIqqNGu0t8Q
Brian Dickey
Hi, I'm Brian, and I am excited to be a part of such a great team! I am from Mississippi, and am on the Autism spectrum, which I believe is a huge factor in my creativity. I have close to 25 years experience in papercrafting, and am always up to learning new techniques.
Kim Dixon
I’m a mom, a Grammy, and a lover of all crafts! Especially paper crafts! I’ve been crafting in some form for most of my life. I grew up watching my mom sew, quilt, and diy things for our home. My favorite tent as a kid was playing underneath the quilt she was working on. I probably teethed on the legs of her sewing table! I started sewing when I was around 10 years old. I remember making a skirt for a 4H project and how proud I was with my ribbon! I don’t even remember the color of the ribbon! I picked up paper crafting a few years ago and I was hooked! I love taking large pieces of paper, ephemera, and accessories and turning them into beautiful cards and memory albums. My favorite project so far has to be the Baby Boy Mini Album I made for my daughter for the birth of my first grandson!
Tanya Duerksen
Hi! I’m Tanya! I grew up in a family who does everything from carpentry, leatherwork, painting, ceramics and paper crafting! I’ve learned a little bit of all of it! Did I mention crocheting, tumbler making and sewing? I learned to see my own clothes in Jr High, quilted with the senior sewing circle and have just loved creating… always. My second love (besides my adult kids) is animals. By day, I am the assistant manager at a well known pet supply store. I love animals and have 2 cats, a dog, a turtle, a fish and a hungry snail. You’ll hear me chatting about them all as I create and inspire others on my YouTube channel! I’m honored to be in the team and look forward to creating with all these amazing creators!
Michelle - East Bay Stamp Chick
I am Michelle Hale, East Bay Stamp Chick, on social media. I live in Dublin, California with my husband, 2 cats, Licorice and Maximus, and our German Shepherd Haley. I found card making when a friend invited me to a Stampin Up card class. I've been papercrafting ever since! I love to make cards and mini albums/folios. I'm so excited to be apart of this team!
Rae - Artsy Faith
Rae Hunter is an avid papercrafter and craft enthusiast. She’s been papercrafting since 2017 and enjoys presenting card tutorials on YouTube and hoarding beautiful pattern paper. She loves using card sketches to design cards with designer paper. Rae resides in Illinois with her family.
Magaly - MagyMakes
Hi, I’m Magy! Paper Lover of many years and card maker since 2018. I’ve always loved crafting since I was a kid and feel it shows in how bright and simple my creations tend to be. I have a lot of paper to use up and I’m so excited to be a part of this team.
Gretchen Moore
Hi! My name is Gretchen Moore, and I am thrilled to be part of Kendra’s Card Challenge Inspiration Team. My passion for card making derives from crafting handmade greeting cards from scratch into a unique gift that brings joy to both the giver and receiver. Over the last two years, I’ve adopted crafting as a hobby that brings out the creative side that I never knew I had. The purpose behind my work is not only to create beautiful works of art, but to bring people together and foster relationships through gift giving. I’m looking forward to learning new crafting techniques to add to the tool box and contribute in bringing out the best in others.
Myriam Pavone
Hello, my name is Myriam from Instagram account: Love, Smile and Craft. I'm Italian but I live in Plymouth (UK) with my Husband. I started making cards in 2020 during the pandemic and I realized that it really helps me to overcome my anxiety. I love using card sketches in my projects and mixing pattern papers and ephemera. I'm so grateful to be part of this amazing and talented Team and I hope to inspire others with my cards.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092120343055
Pennie - Podpopper's Place
Hello! I’m Pennie. I am a wife, mom, grandmom and lover of all things crafty. I began crafting many, MANY years ago with wood working and scrapbooking. Over the years and after several moves overseas and back again (hubs is retired military), we finally settled in the Midwest and I threw all my creative energy into creating cards. They are my favorite creation both to give and receive. I love learning new techniques and giving new life to old ideas.
YT - https://youtube.com/user/podpopper40
Teresa Russell
My name is Teresa Russell and I live in Sunny Central Florida. I am a retired school teacher who is passionate about crafting and spending time with my family. I have 9 grandchildren; 8 boys and 1 girl. I spend a lot of time in my craft room creating cards and scrapbook pages. I have a card ministry at our church where I provide cards for our members to pull from and bless others with. When I am not in my craft room you can find me in the stands of either a baseball field or softball field watching 2 of our grandchildren play ball. I am also passionate about graphic design and am the paper designer and ephemera designer for Not 2 Shabby.
Leslie Smith
My name is Leslie aka @lesdep on my social platforms. I’m a part time newborn photographer and stay at home mom by day and a papercrafter at night (and nap times.) I live in Nebraska, USA with my husband of 4 years and our two daughters - ages 2 years and 6 months. I love to craft, especially card making and scrapbooking but I also dabble in home decor and general randomness.
Jay Thomas
I'm a pretty new card crafter as I just picked up the hobby during the pandemic and really love the joy that it can bring to others. I also really enjoy filming short videos on the creation process as it's always fun to share techniques with other crafters.
YT - https://youtube.com/@craftbyjay
IG - https://www.instagram.com/craft_by_Jay
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craft_by_jay
FB - https://facebook.com/craftbyJay
Blog - craftbyjay.wordpress.com
Shruti Tiwari
Hello to all of you :) I'm Shruti Tiwari from Pune, India. Mom of 2 little angels - 7yrs old my sweetheart daughter and 2.5yrs old my sunshine son. I'm an artist, crafter, and home baker. Love to travel, explore new places and capture beautiful moments. I have loved card making since my childhood. Currently I'm in love with making Cards, Bookmarks, Tags, Envelopes, Mini Albums, Craft Boxes. Recently I've started with scrapbooking layouts. Apart from these I love Decoupage, Hand-painting, Dot Mandala, DIY, Upcycled art, creating beautiful home decors and art pieces. I believe in creating simple yet beautiful projects and I think that's my unique style, because "SIMPLICITY is ALWAYS in Fashion"❤️
