Post by 4mbs (Michelle) on Jul 12, 2012 12:01:18 GMT -5
Hello everyone!!
To my CT and fans,
Hope you all found your way here alright!!
Who is 4 My Babies Scraps???
My name is Michelle.
I am a mother to 4 children. Ali 18, Piper 7, Brady 5, and Hayden almost 3.
I met my husband in 1996 in college in "chemistry" class. We married in 2001 and renewed our vows in 2004.
I am an RN at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. I work in our "Premium Inpatient Suites" which is a specialized progressive care unit (a PCU is one step between ICU and general care) for VIPs and international patients. It is very interesting and quite fun!!
Why do I design??
My mom, who was an artist by trade, is the reason I became a digital designer. She passed away in February of 2008. As a result of her passing I was looking for something I could do to get me through that time, and also keep her close to my heart. Mom painted mostly nature and wildlife. She would paint murals on walls for businesses and for people in their homes. Digi scrap design allowed me a creative (stress relieving) outlet that also allowed me to honor her memory by creating original digital art. It was perfect! I don't know how many of you know this about me but, I never used to use any CU stuff in my kits. It was all original hand drawings, that I converted from a paper line drawing to a digital element. Any realistic elements were all scanned and extracted by me. I do use CU stuff now, but many times I will put quite a few of my own original art drawings into the kits as well. I like doing this because then my kits don't look the same as everyone elses out there.
The name 4 My Babies Scraps came from the idea that I wanted to spend more time at home with my babies and less time at work. If I could earn a little extra income from this art form, I could satisfy soooo many personal goals!
1. Stress reliever that took my mind off the death of my mom.
2. an art for that I COULD (I can't paint) do to honor her memory.
3. earn a little extra income to be able to spend more time with my babies!
4. It is also sort of a legacy…My Mom left behind her art work and her paintings. Someday when I am gone…my art will be left behind too!
So as you can see…digi scrapping is a very important part of me and WHO I am. I love being able to share all of that with all of you. I hope everyone loves the things I create and share as much as I do!! One of the BIGGEST thrills for me as a designer is to get to see the things that people make with MY kits. So if you want to thank me, and tell me how much you like my work, just show me something you have made with my kits! It means the world to me that you like my designs enough to preserve your families special memories with my creations!! That is all the appreciation I need!
HUGS!!!
Michelle
To my CT and fans,
Hope you all found your way here alright!!
Who is 4 My Babies Scraps???
My name is Michelle.
I am a mother to 4 children. Ali 18, Piper 7, Brady 5, and Hayden almost 3.
I met my husband in 1996 in college in "chemistry" class. We married in 2001 and renewed our vows in 2004.
I am an RN at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. I work in our "Premium Inpatient Suites" which is a specialized progressive care unit (a PCU is one step between ICU and general care) for VIPs and international patients. It is very interesting and quite fun!!
Why do I design??
My mom, who was an artist by trade, is the reason I became a digital designer. She passed away in February of 2008. As a result of her passing I was looking for something I could do to get me through that time, and also keep her close to my heart. Mom painted mostly nature and wildlife. She would paint murals on walls for businesses and for people in their homes. Digi scrap design allowed me a creative (stress relieving) outlet that also allowed me to honor her memory by creating original digital art. It was perfect! I don't know how many of you know this about me but, I never used to use any CU stuff in my kits. It was all original hand drawings, that I converted from a paper line drawing to a digital element. Any realistic elements were all scanned and extracted by me. I do use CU stuff now, but many times I will put quite a few of my own original art drawings into the kits as well. I like doing this because then my kits don't look the same as everyone elses out there.
The name 4 My Babies Scraps came from the idea that I wanted to spend more time at home with my babies and less time at work. If I could earn a little extra income from this art form, I could satisfy soooo many personal goals!
1. Stress reliever that took my mind off the death of my mom.
2. an art for that I COULD (I can't paint) do to honor her memory.
3. earn a little extra income to be able to spend more time with my babies!
4. It is also sort of a legacy…My Mom left behind her art work and her paintings. Someday when I am gone…my art will be left behind too!
So as you can see…digi scrapping is a very important part of me and WHO I am. I love being able to share all of that with all of you. I hope everyone loves the things I create and share as much as I do!! One of the BIGGEST thrills for me as a designer is to get to see the things that people make with MY kits. So if you want to thank me, and tell me how much you like my work, just show me something you have made with my kits! It means the world to me that you like my designs enough to preserve your families special memories with my creations!! That is all the appreciation I need!
HUGS!!!
Michelle
