This month, we're excited to get to know Melissa Frances design team member, Linda Albrecht, a little better. Linda has a special knack for creating one-of-a-kind projects that are shabby and sweet, with tons of little details. Check out this beautiful spring banner she created using new Melissa Frances products, and read below to find out more about Linda. Don't forget to stop by her blog as well!
"Spring Banner"
Melissa Frances supplies:
"Vintage Posey" Vivian, Ella, Josephine, and Henrietta papers
Envelope and Tags set
Scroll, Garden Party, and 3" Wreath Applique Resin pieces
White Ribbon Collection
Clear Rhinestones
Crepe Paper (Ivory)
Vintage Epherma Stickers
Silver Tinsel
Other:
Clear glitter
Paper church
Artificial Flowers and leaves
Twigs
Buttons
Small bird
Nest with eggs
Misc. trims and silver pipe cleaner
Ribbon for stringing banner together
1. Use 5 of the envelopes from the "Envelope and Tags" set for the banner base.
2. Adhere papers to the front side of the envelopes.
3. Adhere miscellaneous trims, buttons, and Vintage Epherma stickers to the banner envelope pieces.
4. Apply clear glitter to stickers and papers as desired.
5. Adhere the church, nest, and bird to desired banner envelopes.
6. Punch holes for ribbon near the top corner of each envelope then connect together.
7. Tie the ribbon to gathered twigs then adhere small flowers and leaves to the piece.
GETTING TO KNOW LINDA...
Where were you born, and where do you currently live? I was born in a small town in Minnesota and I still live here--guess I'm sort of a homebody.
Tell us about your family: My husband David and I have 4 children; Jessi Marie age 28, Cole age 25, Luke age 23, and Cort age 12.
Pet Peeves: Clutter on a counter top or table.
Favorite Magazines: Better Homes & Gardens, Romantic Homes, and Country Living
Favorite Smells: Lily of the Valley, Babies wearing Johnson and Johnson baby lotion, Cinnamon, April Fresh Downey, and clean clothes hung outside to dry.
Favorite Movies or Books: Movies- Ever After and The Wedding Planner, Books- photo/scrapbook albums
What time do you wake up in the morning? 5:00 am
Favorite TV shows: If I watch TV, it's usually reruns like Reba, Fraiser, or Friends
Favorite Season: Spring
Do you collect anything? photos- old (of my ancestors) and current
When and how did you get into scrapbooking? Once I had my first child I knew that I needed to journal the memories that went along with the photos, so it's been about 28 years of some form of scrapping for me.
What music (if any) do you listen to while you scrap? I usually listen to my blog music at LindaAlbrecht.typepad.com , which has several different genres on the playlist.
How would you describe your scrapbooking style? distressed and homespun Where do you find inspiration? I'm inspired by lots of things: Home decor in magazines and on the internet, photos, nature, memories, etc.
Do you like to crop with others or scrap alone? Alone
How has scrapbooking changed your life? I have many connections and friends because of the design teams that I've worked on and it has given me a way to have a home based part time job. Also, I've went to several states to teach that I might not have ever visited.
What is one scrapbooking tool, you can't live without? As long as I have a scissors, I can scrap :-)
What format do you scrap? 12x12
Do you have any organization or time saving tips you could share? I like to put everything away in it's proper storage place between each project because I make a mess and pull out lots of things when I create. It would drive me crazy and interfere with my creativity if my space wasn't clear and clean when I started. I also store most of my product by manufacturer so that it's easy to create something for them without searching through all of my supplies.
What a beautiful banner! A lot of inspiration here for altered projects as well as card makers. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kathy W | March 15, 2010 at 02:27 PM
Linda is so talented - I love her project today!
Posted by: Erika M | March 15, 2010 at 03:53 PM
What a beautiful banner! I just love the birdhouse and...using all things pink, white and cream.. They're my favourite colors.
You gave me a lot of inspiration; thank you Linda!
Posted by: Stella | March 15, 2010 at 04:47 PM
Linda...you always amaze me...LOVE this banner!
Posted by: Sherellech | March 16, 2010 at 04:04 PM
Okay gals, I think Melissa's new paer collection is just a figment of your imaginations. Or Mine! Oh I would love to get my inky paws on some of the goregeous new papers Melissa is suppose to be coming out with. I am beginning to think "Eleanor (The most gorgeous of the all!), Josephine, Ella and the rest of the girls are just a figment of my imagination. I have yet to hear any about them hitting our local craft stores. Could you help a fellow addict out her and tell me where I can purchase some of Melissa's beatiful new paper products that are coming out. Your kindness would be appreciated in the matter.
Thanks girls. Stop teasing this addict.
Hugs,
Pam L.
Http://stampsinc.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Pam L. | April 11, 2010 at 06:22 AM
Waouh! this banner is fantastic! Very lovely
Posted by: Shabanou | April 12, 2010 at 03:21 PM