My new scrapcrush is on the fabulous Tami Gookstetter... her layouts in the gallery caught my eye the other day and I spent way too much time drooling over her pages. She's a huge inspiration and a great part of the SC Community! Let's get to know her a little bit better:
Name: Tami Gookstetter
Studio Calico Username: TamiG
City, State, Country Edgewood, WA USA
Blog: www.ButterflyKissPhotography.com/Blog
When did you start scrapbooking and what got you started? I have been scrapbooking since the late 90s really (lots of shaped pictures and decorative scissor use!) but took a hiatus in my college years. I recently started again in 2010 when I happened across Studio Calico on the web. I fell in love immediately with my first kit, On the Easel, and have been hooked ever since. I love scrapbooking as both a creative outlet and a way to preserve memories, since pictures often just reside on hard drives nowadays. I love that my family will be able to look back at these albums and get a peek into our life through the years.
What are your top 5 favorite products and why? The top of the list would have to be Thickers, I can use those on every single page without fail. I also love using mist, die cuts (like OA miscellany), buttons, and chipboard.
What is your favorite Studio Calico product and why? I love Mister Huey's so so much. I like the versatility; I can add splatters or spray on a page, color chipboard pieces and use them with masking. I love the color range and the opacity too.
What is your favorite go-to or signature technique? Hmmm, this is a tough question...but I do like to add mist splatters or a touch of hand sewing to most layouts.
Where do you find your inspiration? I love looking at Pinterest for interesting color combos, quotes, and designs. It also is really helpful for me to start with a sketch so I am always checking out the Sunday Sketches for inspiration. And I can't forget the Studio Calico gallery, all the members post such inspiring work!
What is your favorite color and/or color combo? I love the color green, especially chartreuse.
Tell us a bit about your design process. I usually start with either a sketch/design in mind, or a technique I want to try out. I started printing my photos from home this year, on my little HP photo printer, which has been really great for me since I like to use different sizes on my layouts and helps me to be able to scrap whenever I have time without waiting to get prints. After printing the photos I will pull out a coordinating kit and choose a few key elements, colors, and patterns that compliment the photo and theme of my layout. I never glue until the very end, so I will just cut, layer and move bits around it it feels right. I kind of work backwards because them I will take everything off and do any sewing/misting before putting everything back and gluing down. I always journal last; this part is tough for me and I tend to keep it simple and factual, I am not a big writer.
Tell us a bit about what else you do since we know you are creative in more ways than just scrapbooking. When I am not scrapbooking, I am busy being a mom and running my photography business. I love that I can combine all my passions with my photography; shopping, vintage goodies, crafting, and meeting wonderful new people. Actually I was just noticing how similar my scrapbooking and photography style are. I would love it if anyone wants to check out my work and leave a comment, either on my blog: www.ButterflyKissPhotography.com/Blog or facebook: www.facebook.com/ButterflyKissPhotography
Thanks for sharing, Tami! We can't wait to see what you come up with next.
Thank you so much for the spotlight SC!!
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