Tammy Gray- Spotlight Artist

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When I first started SOK, I had emails inviting me to new forums, blogs etc.  I was looking for a home where people could be theirselves, be creative, but still maintain some level of class and humanity.  I have found that place, not to mention tons and tons of talent at SIS. My Spotlight artist is a member at SIS and I love her work.  Tammy Gray has a blog and an Etsy Shop (links below), it was a project she is doing with her grandmother that touched me.  How many of us wish we had our grandparent’s life journaled.

Please enjoy Tammy and all of her talent.  Thanks again Tammy!

 

 

 

 

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Do you have a scrapbook room, if so what is the best thing about having your own space?

Yes, this is the first time that I have a dedicated studio. I really enjoy going into my space and being as quiet or loud as I like. I enjoy the escape of being in my own space and not having to pick it all up when I am finished working. I have created stations for stamping, photo taking, picking out embellishments and it sure makes the process a lot easier. Here are photos of my studio:

Studio pics

How long have you been scrapbooking? What keeps you scrapping?

I started scrapbooking two years ago. I love to try new things. There are so many different styles in scrapbooking it gives me a chance to try all sorts of new things.

When you scrapbook do you watch TV. listen to music, or enjoy peace and quiet? If you listen to music what do you like? 

I usually have the TV on. I listen to whatever my family has on or one of my favorite shows. However, I seriously love quiet moments in my scrap space.

Do you scrapbook for yourself or do you make gifts for others?

Almost everything I do is for someone else. I am inspired by making sure that others know how much they mean to me.

What project are you the most proud of?

That is a hard one. Maybe it was my first page. Sometimes, it is the starting of a thing that is the hardest.

Is there a technique that you would like to try that you just haven’t tried yet?

I am not sure, usually if I see a new technique and I have the supplies I am all about trying it. I do plan on making some inchies. They are like ATCs but 1”x1”.

Do you get more done when you scrap alone or with other people?

I get more done being alone. I laugh my head off when I go to crops. I still get a lot done but I really have to plan ahead and make page kits to be successful at a crop.

I love the project with your grandmother. Share it with us. What if any answer surprised you the most. What you learned about your grandmother that you didn’t know. 

Oh, goodness! When I asked her about a particularly joyful day, I expected her to say the birth of her children or some other family moment. To say it was her start into prison ministry was a shock. As I thought about it, I think that was the moment she “found” herself and the calling that God had for her, so I can see why she said that.

I know my grandmother pretty well. We write emails to each other every day and we have been for at least a decade. However, I am really glad to have her current favorite Bible verses. Some of the ones she listed have been her favorites for years but it is nice to see she has some new ones as well.

Your favorite blogs?

http://faerieenchantment.blogspot.com/

http://marah_johnson.typepad.com/random/

http://karenrussell.typepad.com/

http://www.cherylmezzetti.typepad.com/

What’s your biggest challenge about scrapbooking?

I am a pretty prolific scrapper. That means I run out of photos and paper all of the time! :D

Here is my blog:

My Etsy Shop:

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