We felt it would be lovely to let you get to know our incredible team a little better... So we have introduced Friendly Friday... And for the next few Friday's we will be interviewing another incredible member of the Craftmania Family..
Last Friday we kicked things off with DT member - Ian
This week it is time to pick on Zoe,
Zoe is our lead Admin on our Group and is always on hand to help answer your questions within the group.
She also creates our E-mail Newsletter and is the brains behind most of our graphics as well as a wiz with the website... So we have an awful lot to be thankful to Zoe for.. she really is the glue that brings together so many of the bits you all see and enjoy (mostly without you even knowing shes the creative behind it)
1 - What’s your favourite craft?
Papercraft
2 - What’s your favourite project you’ve completed?
Clarissa Bubble Bloom Stamp & Pixie Background
https://www.craftmaniacrafts.com/product-page/pre-order-clarissa-bubble-bloom-clear- stamp-woodware-due-wednesday
3 - What craft have you tried and decided isn’t for you?
Pottery…. all I am saying is, at least paper doesn’t move lol!!
4 - What’s your favourite top tip?
When peeling off the backing from red liner/double Sided/ultra sticky red tape, wipe it first against some kitchen towel to stop it sticking to your hands!!
(A good crafty friend shared this with me, and it’s been invaluable 👍)
5 - If you could only craft with 3 colours for the rest of your life… what would they be
Navy, Rose Gold & Purple
6 - What’s the worst crafting mishap you’ve had?
In a rush and not using a heat resistant craft mat - getting hot glue on the kitchen work surface🙈
7 - How do you combat crafty brain fog?
Take a break
OR
Tidy out the craft cupboard and look at my stash, as you find things you’ve forgotten :-)
8 - What colour do you tend to avoid while crafting?
Lilac …. I love bold, contrasting colours
9 - How would you describe your crafting style?
Contemporary
10 - Go to card blank size?
I love to work with larger cards - 7"x7"
11 - Wet glue or double sided tape?
Lol…. I actually use a few different glues depending on my project
* Double sided for my card base / mat & layers
* Wet glue for everything else
12 - Gold or silver ?
Got to be Gold
13 - Favourite occasion/season to craft for?
Thank You cards….. it’s a lovely feeling to give someone a special card isn’t it!!
14 - Favourite Die?
Has to be Jamie’s Canvas Collection…. perfect to create your own personalised photo cards
15 - Favourite Product?
Oh my goodness… do you have to ask 🤣
Pixie Powders & Pixie Sparkles
TIP - write on back of card or in a notebook a list of your favourite colour combos as no creation is ever the same :-)
16 - Where do you find inspiration?
Look at Pinterest, YouTube and website to see card samples for ideas
17 - What’s your favourite crafty storage hack?
Magnetic Storage Boards - organised in Magazine File Holders Bundle
Singles
18 - A piece of helpful advice you would give a new crafter?
Just give it a go….
You will never know what you are good at, or what you enjoy most if you don’t try it
19 - What’s your favourite craft tool/gadget?
Vaessen Creative's 3 in 1 Brush Tool
Saves you so much time when die cutting. Plus you have 3 tools in 1
20 - What’s next on your crafty wish list?
Hmm…. what a question lol
Building my sentiments collection
Oh thank you for the tip about the red tape! I end up with it all over my floor as I sit there shaking my hands trying to get it off 😂
Hi Zoe
lovely to get to know you 😉💜💜💜💜
Hi Zoe. X
Hi Zoe, nice to meet you 😎 (ali carubia)