varanda Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Hi everyone. My name is Valerie Randall and I have been scrapbooking for 10 months now! I'm a late bloomer and tried avoiding it like the plague, but now I am addicted. And how! I have been an illustrator ([url="http://www.valerierandall.com/"]www.valerierandall.com[/url]) and graphic designer for over 25 years, self employed since I was 23. I am self-taught and my path has led me through many adventures. I even taught in the design department for 5 years at a private art college in San Francisco (7 college courses in 3 days---whew!) For the past 7 years, one of my major clients has been Broderbund software and I was contracted to create the "output" (examples) on their software packages. I worked on many product lines including The Print Shop, PrintMaster, American Greetings CreataCard and Click Art among others. My experience in these products led me to write and self publish a book called [url="http://www.fancraftic.com/books.html"]FanCraftic Party Crafts[/url]. The book features 12 party sets and includes the templates for each item, making it easy for everyone to personalize, print and craft. I included step-by-step directions and illustrations showing how-to complete the crafts. Marketing my book was harder than writing it. One day I had a brainstorm. "Wouldn't people love to make a scrapbook to match the party they just had?" I thought to myself. Suddenly, I was off and running, scrapbooking my experiences digitally. I started writing articles about how to make scrapbook pages to match the crafts in my book. I didn't think anyone else was doing this. I begin creating my own digital elements because I needed them. Then Broderbund called and asked me to create scrapbook "output" for a new product: Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Designer Deluxe. I created everything featured on the box and browser from scrapbook pages to greeting cards and more. My fascination hasn't stopped. I became a Digital Diva at [url="http://www.mmdivas.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=15"]www.mmdivas.com[/url] and from there met the team at SBE and now create digital page kits there [url="http://store.scrapbook-elements.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=24"]www.scrapbook-elements,com[/url] as well as paper crafts. I just can't stop applying my designs to greeting cards, gift bags and more. I live in Northern California on about an acre. There were 4 buildings on the property when we bought it: our house; a two car, two story garage (my studio is upstairs and DH has an 8 colour silk screen press in the garage), a shop/studio for DH (artist and furniture maker) and a long narrow storage bldg. We used to live in a 5,000 sq. ft. warehouse and finding a place that would fit all the stuff we have was difficult. But now we also have simple things like HEAT and a bath tub, so life's good! The buildings are around the edges of the property which leaves a big chunk in the center where DH grows organic vegetables. This year things are out of control: for some reason he planted at leat 20 zuchinni plants (ugh!) and we have 300 strawberry plants (ACK!) DH has a DD who is 10 and she lives with us half time. We also have 2 cats and a pair of mini doxies. It all provides great material for scrapbooking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hi again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrapGirlsRo Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 You're such a champ to happily repost your bio. But wasn't the shift worth it? The invision board is so great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varanda Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 yeah it was worth it, and even better, I was able to go back to the original board, copy and paste. I can't type worth beans and was so happy to be able to grab my first post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest talonsmommy Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Hey!! I just made it over here! lol! Checkin it out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bobnbear Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Hello its nice to meet you and read up on you, wow you have been a very busy girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jen N Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Hey Valerie....just got here! Glad to see some very familar names! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigdonia Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Hi Valerie! Nice to see familiar faces here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest talina Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Hi Valerie! I see Dianne now too! Is it one 'n' or two? Oh well, Hi everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Erica Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Hey Valerie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varanda Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 It's the old gang! Starting to feel like home again!!!!!!! Maybe this is a good week after all. Feeling like a phoenix rising around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shaggysmomma Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Hi Valerie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cyberblonde2 Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 Hi Valerie! I am using your book for everything! Got a little boy birthday coming soon so we are going to have fun with Valerie designs. Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varanda Posted September 2, 2004 Author Share Posted September 2, 2004 Yippee! Thanks, Sheila---that's great to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jadedolphin Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi Valerie! Better late than never!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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