Welcome to the second installment of our "Meet the DT" series! Today we are learning a little bit more about Tina Walker. :)
Q: What are your three favorite MME projects of all time and why?
The minute I saw this paper, I knew I had to create with it. I already had the photo in mind and when I put the two together, voila - it was magic!
They were perfect for each other. Another reason I really love this layout is that the paper has a built in title. I replicated the title for my layout. I was also able to use some of my other favorite MME paper from 'Follow Your Heart' and 'Miss Caroline' to make the great little pinwheel circle, which was so fun and perfect for this project.
I love this layout because of the simple title, 'Enjoy Life'. It's a feeling and philosophy I try to embrace every day. The photo is such a typical 'self portrait' of myself. Often times, when I'm in the car, sitting at red-lights, I often pull out my phone and start taking goofy pictures of myself. It is just small thing I do to try to embrace the everyday.
The second reason I really love this layout is the paper. When 'Kraft Funday' first came out, I was like "OH My Gosh, I need EVERYTHING in that collection!". I love the unique look and design of the collection which is why I instantly fell in love with it.
This not only includes my all time favorite MME collection, but it includes my all time favorite holiday, Halloween. When I created this last fall, it quickly became my favorite shadowbox . MME always creates great fall/Halloween collections, but I really love the whimsy and retro feel of Mischievous. I love creating shadowboxes, and this collection was perfect for the look I was going for.
Q: What is your favorite MME collection of all time? Why?
A:My favorite MME collection of all time is 'Mischievous'. Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday EVER, so this makes perfect sense. When Halloween comes, I don't hold back with decorations and fun little crafts. I decorate my house more for Halloween than any other holiday. 'Mischievous' is so great, because it has the typical, standard Halloween colors of orange and black, but it also has a light baby blue, which is so amazing with the other colors in the collection. I also completely adore the little pumpkins and witch that are part of the collection. They are SO whimsical and cute!
Q: What is one MME item you find yourself reaching for over and over?
A:I constantly reach for MME chipboard embellishments. I frequently double up on chipboard embellishment sheets for each collection, because I like to re-use them on separate projects. They are so versatile and can be intermixed between collections, so you can always create a new and different looks with them. They are my absolute favorite item in each collection.
Q:What is your favorite thing about designing for MME?
A: The amazing product. Sounds like a pre-recorded answer, doesn't it? But is absolutely true! The paper quality and the paper design are one of the best in the industry. I also love that they are always creating fresh and new looks but still keep the 'MME design' principles in place. Fantastic color palettes, fantastic new embellishments, and fantastic product!
Q:If you could design a MME collection what would it be called and what would it contain?
A:Hmmm..that is a really tough question. I am a design chameleon, so my favorite look or color is constantly changing. Some days I love clean and simple, and other days I love grungy and eclectic. So if I had to create just ONE collection, and that collection was created TODAY, I would design a collection that would be bright yet muted at the same time (does that make sense?). It would have lots of greens, oranges, and whites, with a little kraft thrown in.
I generally like color, but am normally drawn to the more muted, subtle colors. {think white wash}. If you could combine 'Follow Your Heart' (with the white theme), with 'Indie Chic' (oranges, greens, blues), and with a little retro (think 1970's), that would be my type of collection. The design elements would include funkadelic and psychedelic patterns, with 'flower power' flowers and themes. I would call it 'Retro Renovation' or 'Stuck in the 70s'. :)
Q:If you could wallpaper a room in your home with one MME paper, what would it be?
A:It would be any of the papers in the 'Follow Your Heart' Be Amazing collection. I could see ANY of the papers up on a wall, even the ones with honeycomb and stripe patterns. I love the subtleness of the color palette, as well as the timeless design. My favorite would be 'Societe', and I could see this on my bedroom wall.
Q: Last but not least, can you please share a photo of your craft area or room?
Thank you SO much, Tina! It's been a joy to get to know you today!
