We are so pleased to be getting to know one of our talented design team members this month. Here is a little more about Amber Tosh...
Name: Amber Tosh
Age: 32
Where were you born, and where do you currently live? I was born in Palmerston, Ontario and am currently living in Nova Scotia .
Tell us about your family: I am married to Ray, my husband of 13 years and we have 5 amazing children, ages 3-11. 4 girls and 1 boy!
Hobbies & Interests: Papercrafting, sewing, decorating and gardening (or maybe I should say "weeding"!)
Pet Peeves: Dust. Why can't it just stay away ?!
Favorite Magazine: Home Companion
Favorite Smells: Baby shampoo - we still use it even though our "babies" are getting older!
Favorite Movies or Books: Anne of Green Gables has always been my favourite movie, and my oldest girls now love it as much as I do.
Favorite TV show: We don't have TV but if I get over to someone else's house, I love to check out the home makeover shows-the transformations are too fun!
Favorite Season: Autumn- love the colours,clothing and foods!
What time do you wake up in the morning? 6:00 everyday !
Do you collect anything? Yes, I have about 45 mismatched teacups! Anything pretty and worn will do!
SCRAPBOOKING:
When and how did you get into scrapbooking?I was introduced to scrapbooking about 6 years ago through a friend who took me to a home party. I didn't really start scrapbooking for myself until my parents gave me the cutting tools as a gift one Christmas and my sister introduced me to online forums about 3 years ago. I haven't stopped since!
What is your favorite Melissa Frances Product? Patterned papers for sure!
What music (if any) do you listen to while you scrap? Scrapbooking is really a quiet time for me, so I don't have music on while working.
What do you like to snack on while you scrap? Does coffee count?
How would you describe your scrapbooking style? Evolving !
What is more important to you…getting the photos into albums, or indulging in creativity? I love to preserve memories, but in truth it's about the creative process for me. I think it's just as important to show my creativity and leave that to my children - what you do with the photos shows your personality too!
Where do find inspiration? In magazines, and from the photos and products themselves!
Do you like to crop or scrap alone? I'm pretty much a lone scrapper because I do most of my work at night when everyone else is sleeping!
How has scrapbooking changed your life? Well, before I started scrapbooking I was always rearranging and changing things around the house - scrapbooking has given me a more "contained" creative outlet ! I've also branched out into other papercrafts as a result ,and my photography is always improving!
What is one scrapbooking tool, can’t you live without? I guess that would have to be a trimmer!
What format do you scrap? (12x12, 8.5x11 etc)?Mostly 12 x 12 .
Which do you prefer? Scrapbook layouts, cards, altered projects? Although you see mostly layouts from me, secretly I love altered items! I think it'sbecause of the freedom to use more dimension and texture!
Do you have any organization or time saving tips you could share? Unfortunately I'm a super slow scrapbooker! I really don't mind taking my time- I just enjoy it more that way. It's always helpful of course to have a sketch for times sake, and I usually choose all my papers and supplies before I even get started.
And here are a couple of inspiring projects from Amber...
I think you are the only person I know who doesn't have a t.v. cute projects look forward to seeing more! kh
Posted by: kim harter | May 03, 2008 at 08:30 PM
We, the organizers of Paper Arts A Thon, were very pleased to have Amber at our fund raising event for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. She along with Melissa Frances, generously donated time and materials to provide a Make N Take at this event. With over 50 women attending we were able to raise $11,205.44 for this worthy charity.
Thanks Amber and Melissa Frances!
Sincerely,
Myleta Ross
A PAAT Organizer
Posted by: Myleta Ross | May 06, 2008 at 08:15 AM
Loved getting to know more about you, Amber! Super cute projects as well!
~Rachel
Posted by: Rachel Killpack | May 07, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Hi Amber! Love your cute projects!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit (APet) | May 09, 2008 at 09:38 PM
YAY! You know I *heart* your work girl! How fun to get to know a little more about you! ANd lucky you that you get to play for Melissa Frances!!!
Posted by: Shanna | May 10, 2008 at 02:56 AM