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It’s HeartMade Scrapbook!
Today I’d like to introduce you to one of our newest designers, HeartMade Scrapbook – who is also known as Ngoc! She very graciously agreed to let me pick her brain, and now I get to share what I’ve learned about her with all of you.
J: So tell me, how long have you been designing?
N: I’ve been designing since May last year (2020).
J: Ah, another CoVid convert! Welcome to GingerScraps!! What made you decide it was time to hang up your Creative Team hat and jump into designing?
N: In 2020, the CoVid-19 epidemic broke out, I have more time and I want to try a whole new field. And there’s really a lot to learn, but I’m very happy with the design.
J: I think all of us would be thrilled to have more time. What tools do you use in your design process?
N: I use Photoshop and Illustrator.
J: Well, you’re way ahead of me. I’m still plodding along with Elements. What’s your design motivation/inspiration ?
N: My main motivation and inspiration are my kids and the life around me. I want to be a memory keeper!
J: Most of us would say the same. It’s pretty much the whole purpose of our community. Now I’d like to know which of your kits currently in the GingerScraps shop is your favourite, and why.
N: Cool Summer: Because I like pastel colors and summer is my favorite season!
J: Abrupt subject change!! What would you do if you won the lottery today?
N: I will buy a farm in the countryside to grow vegetables and flowers.
J: That sounds like a LOT of work! Are you more likely to sing, or to dance, in the shower?
N: Yes, I will sing sometimes, even though I’m not very good at it.
J: Everybody is a star in the shower! Weird question… If time travel was possible, would you go forward in time or back, and why?
N: I would go to the future, I want to know when covid-19 will end.
J: You and all the rest of us! 🙂 It has really turned the world upside down, hasn’t it? Design-y question again. What colours do you love, or NOT love?
N: My most favorite colors are pastel & bright colors. My least favorite colors are dark and heavy colors.
J: I love jewel tones most. And I’m so happy there are designers who do too. Last question, another one about favourites. If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
N: It’s PHO Vietnam, widely known as Vietnamese noodle soup, is a highlight of Vietnamese cuisine. I can eat it everyday and never get bored – Vietnamese people love eating PHO for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Despite looking simple outside, PHO has the fascinating complexity of textures and flavors. Normally, PHO Vietnam is made of rice soft noodles called “banh pho”, some slices of meat, traditional herbs and is served with consommé which is made by the simmering bone of the chicken, pork or beef.
J: I’m missing out, clearly! I’ve never had pho. But to do it justice, I think I’ll wait until my CoVid-damaged sense of taste goes back to normal (if it ever does…) since all of a sudden I’ve developed an extreme distaste for anything containing onions.
Now, before we go, Ngoc has a gift for us! She’s got a 50% off coupon for her store. Thank you so much for visiting with us, sharing your talent, and for the gift!
The coupon code is HMS-SPOTLIGHT and it’s valid until midnight September 30th.
Hey Y’all! It’s MAGICAL SCRAPS GALORE!
First, I want to apologise to Marina (the creative mind behind Magical Scraps Galore). We were supposed to do this chat over coffee a couple of days ago but I got knocked off schedule. So without further ado…
J: Thanks for agreeing to share a little bit about yourself and your creative process with our faithful GingerScrappers. Let’s start wit how long you’ve been designing.
M: I’m celebrating my 10th anniversary this year!
J: Wow! That’s a long time. You clearly have a passion for it! How did you get into designing?
M: I started creating my own digital papers and embellishments for scrapping our second trip to Disney World, since the digital offerings were very limited back then. It didn’t take long to realize that scrapbook design was my passion, and I started participating in the design challenges hosted by MouseScrappers. I opened my first shop in 2013 and I’ve been part of the wonderful GingerScraps family since 2014.
J: Well, that explains how you named your shop, doesn’t it? I came to GS in 2013 and quickly found it to be the friendliest digiscrapping site on the Web. What tools do you use to create your designs?
M: I use Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate.
J: You must be very proficient, using three different platforms. That must mean you have a dedicated design workshop. Can you tell us about it?
M: I design in my studio at home, with my two cats sleeping by my computer or on my lap. Sometimes they like to sleep ON my computer and they mess with my designs, LOL! I have to be very careful!
J: I’m not a cat person but have two dogs. One of them likes to “help” me too, by flipping my elbow up when she thinks her input is needed. She’s one of my favourite subjects though; my inspiration for scrapping comes from a lot of places. What provides your design inspiration?
M: My main motivation and inspiration are my kids and my trips around the world.
J: Do you have a favourite kit in your store? I know, it’s an unfair question.
M: It’s hard to pick just one, that’s mean, it’s like choosing your favorite child, LOL … I have several kits that I love, especially my travel collection, but one of my favorite kits is Magical Memories, it’s all about my happy place and it’s a reminder of all the magical moments I spent there with my family.
J: I’ve been to Disneyland twice, but a long time ago. The memories we made on both visits are definitely magical. On a somewhat related note, if you could have a superpower, which one would you want?
M: Teleportation, so I can travel anywhere in no time and with no jet lag!
J: YES! That would be amazing!! I used to wish I could teleport home from the hospital after a long day at work. It would be even more valuable for travel. With all the globetrotting you’ve done, have you ever met anyone famous?
M: Yes, I met Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films)
J: Interesting! The famous people I’ve met haven’t been that kind of famous. Did you ever want to be famous when you were growing up? What did you want to be?
M: I wanted to be a flight attendant or a rock star
J: Ah! So fame was in there! You might have met more rock stars as a flight attendant though. I once met a songwriter on a flight from Chicago to Edmonton, Alberta. His SONGS are famous, but not many people know who HE is. So, last question: If you came with a warning label, what would it say?
M: Warning: Crazy cat lady!! LOL! I’m a huge cat lover, and if my family would let me, I’d have 10 cats or more!
J: I should have seen that coming! Thank you so much for the visit. I think our readers know you a bit better now. But ladies, don’t forget, Marina has the Daily Download throne this month as well as being in the Designer Spotlight. She’s created a beautiful summer-fun kit and oh wait!! Stop the presses!!! She’s also got an add-on bundle for even more amazingness!! Look at this sneak peak…
Cats and flamingos!! Before I forget, Marina also has a coupon for y’all. Check it out!
Thanks again, Marina! I love bringing good news to the GingerScraps world!
The Cherry on Top!
Lisa, the designer also known as The Cherry on Top, didn’t have time to sit for an interview so she instead sent me a little bio. Here she is in her own words:
North Meets South Studios!
Well, February sure flew by at our house, and March is upon us. This month’s Designer Spotlight is shining on the creative minds behind North Meets South Studios: Connie Prince and Tracy Anderson, aka Trixie Scraps. Their design styles blend so flawlessly, which only serves to reflect on their very long, strong friendship. Let’s get to know them a bit better. Ladies, get ready!
J: How long have you been designing?
T: I’ll celebrate my 13th year in business this October
C: I began designing digital scrapbooking products in 2004-2005ish, but officially selling in 2006.
J: Ah, so you both came to designing around the same time! Connie, what made you decide to start designing?
C: At the time the offerings were so limited, I was a paper scrapper and want to add unique elements to my layouts which I began to make digitally and print. It didn’t take long to realize I could do the whole thing digitally so much easier!
J: I think that’s fairly common, and it’s definitely part of my motivation to learn digital scrapbooking. What other craft let’s you have your cake (your digi supplies) and eat it too (use the same things over and over!)? Connie, what do you use to create your designs (program, additional tools, etc.)?
C: I use Photoshop CC, Illustrator. I also have a scanner that I use pretty often to scan things to extract.
J: I have 2 scanners and I don’t think I could live without them. Describe your design workplace for us?
C: It’s pretty minimalistic. I have a double monitor setup, that’s the most exciting thing about it lol.
J: I work on a laptop in my living room, about as minimalist as you can get! So, what motivates and inspires you as a designer?
C: I enjoy the process, coming up with an idea and creating it. The most rewarding part is seeing someone else use something that I’ve created to preserve their own memories.
J: That’s how I feel about my tutorials. I love browsing the Gallery and seeing layouts using some technique I’ve written about. Tracy, you’ve been awfully quiet… so it’s your turn! What’s your favourite kit currently in the GS shop, and why?
T: My recent “She Shall Not Be Moved” is my favorite because it speaks to my faith. And I love the colors!
J: What would your perfect vacation look like?
T: Sitting on a beach somewhere next to Connie with our guys. And preferably with some of the “mommy juice” she makes in my tumbler.
J: Hmm, that sounds… interesting! Maybe we need a recipe for that! Tracy, are you more likely to sing, or to dance in the shower?
T: Sing… I love to sing and serve on the praise team at my church monthly.
J: I love music. It’s a big part of my every day. I’m listening to folk music right now in fact! Let’s talk about another favourite of mine… food! If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
C: Chicken wings, hands down I am obsessed! However, if I could only eat at one restaurant the rest of my life it would be Waffle House.
T: Anything Italian, provided I make it.
J: I never used to like wings, and then my friend Patti’s hubby cooked some and I too was hooked. I love Italian food too. While we’re on a favourites roll, Tracy, what are your most and least favourite colours?
T: Least favorite is easy: orange Favorite is harder to choose… I like blue, purple and pink pretty equally.
J: I’m not overly fond of orange either, but yellow… ICK! Connie, what did you want to be when you were small?
C: I can’t really remember wanting to be anything in particular, I played school a lot so maybe a teacher? I did grow up and get a degree in education, but I didn’t really enjoy teaching very much so I retired early 🙂
J: Teachers are so under-appreciated. I think they’re super-heroes! Tracy, if you could have a super power, what would you like it to be?
T: Mind-reading. I am often too trusting and also often unsure of where I stand with people. It would be nice to always know what someone was really thinking!
J: Ooh, I don’t think I’d want that. I tend to think everybody is just tolerating me, and to have that confirmed would be pretty awful. Have you ever met anyone who’s famous?
T: Yes, I’ve met a handful of athletes because my husband owned and operated a sports memorabilia company for over 10 years. Among the list are Joe Frazier, Magic Johnson, Alfonso Soriano, Joe Torre, and Julius Erving. But there were a bunch more, too!
J: Cool! The famous people I’ve met are only famous in narrow circles, but that didn’t stop me from fan-girling all over them. That’s a good segué into this: Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?
C: Cameron Diaz, she’s just quirky enough!
J: And she looks like you a bit, so that would be believable! Tracy, can you play a musical instrument?
T: When the pandemic started, I began taking piano lessons. I’ve come a long way in the last 10 months or so!
J: I took piano lessons when I was a kid, but we didn’t actually have a piano, so practicing was a problem. Same with learning to drive… While we’re talking about celebrities, what celebrity would you like to meet at Starbucks for a cup of coffee Connie?
C: Dolly Parton, she’s a hoot!
J: She definitely is. I feel like she needs a warning label: Liable to make you laugh and cry in the same moment. If you had a warning label what would it say?
C: I would have a bunch, but definitely: If you leave cookies unattended she will eat them!
J: I’m there with you! Tracy, the last question is yours. Aside from necessities, what’s one thing you couldn’t go a day without?
T: Coffee. I mean, I *could* go without it, but I wouldn’t want to!
J: And why should you have to?? Thanks so much ladies for sitting down and chatting with me. Our GingerScrappers have gotten a glimpse into your worlds and I hope those who aren’t already huge fans are converts now.
Before I sign off for today. I want to make sure you all remember that Connie and Tracy are hosting the Daily Download and the Designer Spotlight Challenge for March. To go along with their month in the spotlight, the North Meets South Studios‘ entire store (bundles excluded) is 40% off the whole month of March!
