{"id":10509,"date":"2014-05-21T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2014-05-21T17:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gingerscraps.net\/gsblog\/?p=10509"},"modified":"2014-05-19T18:11:58","modified_gmt":"2014-05-20T01:11:58","slug":"may-feature-designers-littleradtrio-and-b2n2-scraps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gingerscraps.net\/gsblog\/2014\/05\/may-feature-designers-littleradtrio-and-b2n2-scraps\/","title":{"rendered":"May Feature Designers: LittleRadTrio and B2N2 Scraps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I hope everyone is enjoying May. We’re in the midst of NASCAR Race Weeks here in Charlotte and getting ready for my son’s high school graduation. I thought I would drop in for a post and highlight our feature designers for May. Jennifer of Little Rad Trio\u00a0and Becky of B2N2 Scraps have teamed up to be in our spotlight this month.<\/p>\n

Let’s see what\u00a0Jennifer has to say.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is your design process?<\/p>\n

I generally start with elements. If it’s a theme kit, I start creating the “themed” elements first. There are also times where I start with the generic kits items (i.e. ribbons, strings, etc) and it grows from there. Papers generally come next and alpha is almost always last.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What do you use to create your designs (program, additional tools, etc.)?<\/p>\n

I use CS6. I have illustrator, but I have never used it yet. I keep thinking “one of these days” I’ll go through the class tutorials I purchased, but “that day” hasn’t come yet. I also have a scanner and my DSLR camera too.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Describe your design workplace.<\/p>\n

My workplace was originally my home computer with 2 monitors. But then we suffered severe water damage last June and I had to pack it all up. At that point, I reverted to working primarily from my laptop which is still the case. When I did finally get my home computer hooked back up, I got a virus on it and I haven’t “fixed” it yet. There are times I also design from my work computer that has 2 monitors too. But I would say about 75% of all my designing comes from my Windows 7 laptop while either sitting on my couch with a TV tray or standing at our breakfast bar. LOL!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What motivates and inspires you as a designer?<\/p>\n

Color is a huge inspiration to me. When the color palette speaks to me I can whip together a kit I just love in a matter of a couple of days. But when the color palette is a struggle, then inspiration speaks slowly.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is the last book you read?<\/p>\n

The last 2 books I read were What Kills Me and I Am Forever by Wynne Channing. It happened upon them in Amazon. The first books “What Kills Me” was a free book and it was such a fun easy read that I was hooked and had to buy the I Am Forever to finish up the series. I’m currently reading Divergent – but it’s been a slow process for me.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tea or coffee?<\/p>\n

Neither! Sorry, I just don’t get the coffee addiction that people like my husband have.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Do you craft outside of the digital world?<\/p>\n

Not in a long time. I have cross stitched and embroidered, but since I discovered digital scrapbooking they have definitely taken a seat on the back burner.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How do you feed your sweet tooth?<\/p>\n

Oh, that’s a tough one. It varies so much. I would have to say donuts or pastries like brownies or such. Of course I love milk chocolate, but I’m not a huge candy fan.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is your *favorite* kit you’ve designed and why is it your favorite?<\/p>\n

I would have to say it’s probably my “In the Kitchen” collection. I love how all the themed elements turned out and I simply adore the color palette. I love black and red together and added the goldish brown was just the perfect touch.<\/em><\/p>\n

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What is your favorite thing about\u00a0GingerScraps.net?<\/a><\/p>\n

Ginger! I just love her to pieces! She is so warm, caring, friendly and just plain awesome! Her creativity with the survivor games amazes me and I love that she is so organized. It’s makes my designing process that much easier! Thanks for all you do Ginger!!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is the most used App on your phone?<\/p>\n

Farm Heros Saga. Yep, I’m addicted to that silly little game!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Do you have a guilty pleasure?<\/p>\n

Of course! Don’t we all! My guilty pleasure is a good refreshing cosmo! I love my cosmopolitans, but only if they are made with cointreau.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How long have you been designing?<\/p>\n

I hit my official one year anniversary at the end of April this year. I have been having a blast and love the creative aspect of it.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Salty or sweet?<\/p>\n

Both! I love trail mix that has peanuts, raisins and M&Ms in them!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you could travel to any TIME in the past, present or future where would you go and why?<\/p>\n

I would go back to the mid 70s so I could get to know my materal grandmother. She passed away when I was young and would love to have known her from my adult perspective. She was my mother’s best friend and my mom is my best friend. So I would love to have been able to hang out with them both (as a grown woman, rather than a young child).<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Any special message to our members?<\/p>\n

Yep – Happy Scrappin!!!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Make sure to check out the Little Rad Trio Facebook<\/a> page and her blog<\/a>. Also check out her kits in the Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And now, let’s chat with Becky.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is your design process?<\/p>\n

I start with one of two ways: one being with a color palette that grabs me or two, I start with a theme and then find a color palette that matches the theme. I always create my papers first and then move to my elements. The alpha always comes last.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What do you use to create your designs (program, additional tools, etc.)?<\/p>\n

I use Photoshop Elements 11.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Describe your design workplace.<\/p>\n

My workplace is wherever my computer is. Sometimes I design at the kitchen table, other times I design on the couch while watching TV.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What motivates and inspires you as a designer?<\/p>\n

I am inspired by my kids a lot of times. I find inspiration in the color palettes of some of their clothing or in an activity that they are doing. I also am motivated by striking color palettes that make me envision something in my head. I try not to force a color palette on myself because then I know I my kit won’t be as inspired. I am also inspired by ideas from customers. I like creating kits that have unique themes.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is the last book you read?<\/p>\n

I just finished a memoir called\u00a0Until I Say Goodbye\u00a0by Susan Spencer-Wendel. I read a lot and cohost the GingerScraps’ book club. I also have a book blog with my sister called “My Sister’s Bookkeeper.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tea or coffee?<\/p>\n

Neither but I will drink tea on occasion<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Do you craft outside of the digital world?<\/p>\n

I used to be an avid stamper and cardmaker but since I discovered digital scrapbooking and the lack of mess, I don’t do much paper crafting anymore. I also crochet scarves on occasion. I like to make Christmas ornaments and other holiday crafts.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How do you feed your sweet tooth (photo if you got it)?<\/p>\n

I love chocolate! Anything chocolate is good (well not anything-I don’t like most fruit flavors with chocolate except for strawberries and chocolate) but it is especially good with caramel, peanut butter or mint!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is your *favorite* kit you’ve designed and why is it your favorite?<\/p>\n

This is tough! I love so many of my kits! I think right now my favorite kit is Everyday Love. I love the color combination and I love the surprise of newsprint in it. I got a lot of inspiration from Pinterest for this kit and I love how the word art turned out in the kit.<\/em><\/p>\n

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What is your favorite thing about GingerScraps.net?<\/p>\n

I really love the sense of community.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is the most used App on your phone?<\/p>\n

I don’t have a smart phone. I know I’m behind the times but data packages are so expensive! I just got texting about 6 months ago! My most used app on my ipad is probably Facebook or email.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Do you have a guilty pleasure?<\/p>\n

I’m a hopeless romantic so I love cheesy young romantic movies like The Prince & Me. There is a young adult dystopian fiction series-the first one is called The Selection- and it is like the show The Bachelor but set in a dystopian world. I could not get enough of that guilty pleasure book!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How long have you been designing?<\/p>\n

I think it’ll be 4 years this summer. Wow, I didn’t realize it had been that long!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Salty or sweet?<\/p>\n

Sweet<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you could travel to any TIME in the past, present or future where would you go and why?<\/p>\n

I would love to go back to Victorian English but only if I was well off! I love the clothes (although I don’t doubt that I would be tired of them quite quickly) and I would love to go to balls and parties and be courted.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Any special message to our members?<\/p>\n

I’d like to thank you all for supported me with my designing. If you have kit requests, please feel free to contact me!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Keep up with Becky on her Facebook<\/a> page and her blog<\/a>. And don’t forget to check her out in the store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Make sure you are checking the blog daily for this fabulous collab from our featured designers. Also, check out the sale in their store.<\/p>\n

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Thanks for hanging out with me for a few minutes. I’ll be back in June for another post.<\/p>\n

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