Fond Farewell: Rachel Henahan

We are approaching the end of our first term with the Modern Sugar Blvd Design Team. Those gals we affectionately call "The Sugars". Every Sugar is so talented and their creations have been much appreciated over these last several months.

Some of the Sugars are continuing on but several of our Sweet Girls are stepping down, due to other commitments that they had already made. We will greatly miss having them design with us each month. Of course, we'll still be keeping an eye on them, checking them out and cheering them on in their future endeavors - that's just what Sugars do, after all. I feel like it's kinda like the Marines: "Once a Sugar, Always a Sugar!"

I wanted to give each gal a Fond Farewell here on the blog and hope that you'll enjoy a bit of insight into who she is and leave her some love at the end!

Rachel Henahan

I first ran into Rachel in blogland over as Paper Makeup Stamps was launching. She is a sweetheart and of course, wonderfully talented. She is currently recovering from gall bladder surgery and all of us Sugars are thankful her surgery went well, praying for her continued recovery and that she'll continue to feel better and better with each day. Keep up posted Rachel!

I asked each of the designers to answer a few questions and I share Rachel's interview with you now!

MSB: What is your favorite thing about digi stamps?

Rachel: I love the convenience and the flexibility of sizing and editing your images!

MSB: What MSB image is YOU - represents you, your style, your personality, your soul,your interests, etc.

Rachel: I am the Yoga Mama! So zen, yet stylish! Ha. Well, I like to think I am stylish!

MSB: What color combo is your favorite?

Rachel: Brown... with just about anything!

MSB: What is your favorite technique?

Rachel: I am not sure if is a technique, but it should be. I think Copic should be a noun and a verb! So I copic on just about every card. I am an addict. (MSB: I bet Copic agrees! And lots of other designers as well. And I definitely think it's a technique and a SKILL!!!)

MSB: And finally 2-3 of your favorite creations using MSB images.

Seed Carton Box

Seed Packet

Blogging Mama

Thanks again Rachel for being part of the first Modern Sugar Blvd design team. We can't wait to see what's next on the horizon for you.

Check out all of Rachel's Modern Sugar Blvd creations HERE!

Fond Farewell: Valerie Urtiaga

We are approaching the end of our first term with the Modern Sugar Blvd Design Team. Those gals we affectionately call "The Sugars". Every Sugar is so talented and their creations have been much appreciated over these last several months.

Some of the Sugars are continuing on but several of our Sweet Girls are stepping down, due to other commitments that they had already made. We will greatly miss having them design with us each month. Of course, we'll still be keeping an eye on them, checking them out and cheering them on in their future endeavors - that's just what Sugars do, after all. I feel like it's kinda like the Marines: "Once a Sugar, Always a Sugar!"

I wanted to give each gal a Fond Farewell here on the blog and hope that you'll enjoy a bit of insight into who she is and leave her some love at the end!

Valerie Urtiaga

MSB: What is your favorite thing about digi stamps?

Valerie: I'm just loving digital images...there is more room in my craft room for other goodies and I also like how you can make them your own size!

MSB: What MSB image is YOU - represents you, your style, your personality, your soul,
your interests, etc.

Valerie: The image that best represents me is from the precious pretties digital stamp called Precious Prayer because I have a huge belief in prayer.

MSB: What color combo is your favorite?

Valerie: I love to many combos but if I HAVE to choose one it's gotta be pink, black/brown and white.

MSB: What is your favorite technique?

Valerie: Right now I'd have to say my favorite technique is adding dimension to a card whether it be glitter, ribbon, buttons, embossing on my big shot.

MSB: And finally 2-3 of your favorite creations using MSB images.

Rockin' Roxy

Pray

OohLaLa

MSB: Thank you so much Valerie. Valerie took on the monumental task each week of uploading the design team's creations for the MSB Challenge.

Best wishes as you continue on your creative journey!

See all of Valerie's Modern Sugar Blvd creations HERE!

Fond Farewell: Anita Hovey

We are approaching the end of our first term with the Modern Sugar Blvd Design Team. Those gals we affectionately call "The Sugars". Every Sugar is so talented and their creations have been much appreciated over these last several months.

Some of the Sugars are continuing on but several of our Sweet Girls are stepping down, due to other commitments that they had already made. We will greatly miss having them design with us each month. Of course, we'll still be keeping an eye on them, checking them out and cheering them on in their future endeavors - that's just what Sugars do, after all. I feel like it's kinda like the Marines: "Once a Sugar, Always a Sugar!"

I wanted to give each gal a Fond Farewell here on the blog and hope that you'll enjoy a bit of insight into who she is and leave her some love at the end!

Anita Hovey

MSB: What is your favorite thing about digi stamps?

Anita: The versatility! Being able to change the size or direction, being able to use only parts of the image. And, of course, the amount of storage :)

MSB: What MSB image is YOU - represents you, your style, your personality, your soul, your interests, etc.

Anita: I am "I totally support you". I love to do charity work, support friends in new ventures, support my kids at school, etc. I think of myself as a very supportive person.

MSB: What color combo is your favorite?

Anita: That's a tough one. I love bright colors...Hot Pink, Lime Green & Orange is one of my favs, but I also like the classic simplicity of Black & Pink, Black & Red or Black & Yellow...can I have 4 favs? (MSB: absolutely!!)

MSB: What is your favorite technique?

Anita: I'm not a big technique person, really. I think a lot of times techniques actually take the focus away from the image/sentiment of a card. However, paper piecing is fun...and especially easy with digi images.

MSB: And finally 2-3 of your favorite creations using MSB images.

Anita: This Much

My absolute fav creation for MSB! I love this one because this is what my DDs and I say at night...we make a big joke about it to see who can spread their arms wider.

Anita: Deserve a Break
I like this card because it really gives the feeling of a comfy coffee shop break. It's also a great example of paper piecing (the chair).

Anita: Cake

I love the bright colors of this card. I made the sentiment myself and it just makes me giggle. (MSB: Me too! I love it!)

Anita: I'd like to thank the gals at MSB for choosing me...they were the first ones to give me a chance to be on a design team and I am very grateful to have had the experience.

Thank you Anita for sharing your talents with us these past few months. We've loved the creativity you've brought and wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Fond Farewell: Melissa Craig

We are approaching the end of our first term with the Modern Sugar Blvd Design Team. Those gals we affectionately call "The Sugars". Every Sugar is so talented and their creations have been much appreciated over these last several months.

Some of the Sugars are continuing on but several of our Sweet Girls are stepping down, due to other commitments that they had already made. We will greatly miss having them design with us each month. Of course, we'll still be keeping an eye on them, checking them out and cheering them on in their future endeavors - that's just what Sugars do, after all. I feel like it's kinda like the Marines: "Once a Sugar, Always a Sugar!"

I wanted to give each gal a Fond Farewell here on the blog and hope that you'll enjoy a bit of insight into who she is and leave her some love at the end!

Melissa Craig

Melissa's talent has not gone unnoticed in the stamping world. Her beautiful creations have been appreciated so much. Her flair for layers and embellishments always draws my eye!

I asked each of the designers to answer a few questions and I share Mel's interview with you now!

Mel: Thank you Cassie - what a sweet send off.

MSB: What is your favorite thing about digi stamps?

Mel: My favorite thing about digi stamps is the versatility and the flexibility. I love being able to size the image according to my needs.

MSB: What MSB image is YOU - represents you, your style, your personality, your soul,your interests, etc.

Mel: Oh! Tough question, as I can identify with so many images. I love Pam West's designs. Her windows and garden-scapes are so beautiful. I love the Around the Town line - the shops were my first purchase. And then there's the Doodlers - love that line because it's so carefree, yet personal.

MSB: What color combo is your favorite?


Mel: My favorite color combo is pretty much anything with Chocolate Brown... pink and brown, blue and brown, orange and brown.

MSB: What is your favorite technique?

Mel: My favorite technique changes daily. I think if I have to pick it would be Clean & Simple.

MSB: Share with us a few of your favorite MSB creations.


Mel: 4 of my favorites:

Thank you again Melissa for sharing your talents here on the Blvd! We will miss you!

See all of her Modern Sugar Blvd creations HERE!
Be sure to stay tuned this week as we say Farewell to other Sweet Sugars too!!
~Cassie

Fond Farewell: Joni Wilson

We are approaching the end of our first term with the Modern Sugar Blvd Design Team. Those gals we affectionately call "The Sugars". Every Sugar is so talented and their creations have been much appreciated over these last several months.

Some of the Sugars are continuing on but several of our Sweet Girls are stepping down, due to other commitments that they had already made. We will greatly miss having them design with us each month. Of course, we'll still be keeping an eye on them, checking them out and cheering them on in their future endeavors - that's just what Sugars do, after all. I feel like it's kinda like the Marines: "Once a Sugar, Always a Sugar!"

I wanted to give each gal a Fond Farewell here on the blog and hope that you'll enjoy a bit of insight into who she is and leave her some love at the end!

JONI WILSON

I first discovered Joni through the Club Anya goings on and was instantly wowed by her artistic talents. For me, it was right about the time that she started doing the townhouses and I loved them. Joni has a sweet spirit that just shines through in her writing and I can imagine that talking with her is exactly the same!

SO - you can imagine how excited I was when she applied for the Modern Sugar Blvd team. And created one of those terrific townhomes with an MSB image too! Remember this?

It's been a delight having Joni as one of our very first designers. Thank you so much Joni for sharing your talent with all of us. We wish you all the best in your future crafty endeavors. We will miss you.

I asked each of the designers to answer a few questions and I share Joni's interview with you now!

Joni: Hi Cassie! This is such a sweet idea, thank you so much for celebrating our DT time, as I am sad to leave the Blvd. :(

MSB: What is your favorite thing about digi stamps?

Joni: My favorite thing about digis are its convenience. It's so easy to print out a sheet of perfect images! I also love that it is eco-friendly and takes up a small spot on my craft table in a flash drive. :D

MSB: What MSB image is YOU - represents you, your style, your personality, your soul,your interests, etc.

Joni: The MSB image that I associate myself with is On The Go Mama. With 6 kids, this is so familiar to me. ;) (MSB: And have you seen her precious kiddos? Beautiful and Exotic!) And I absolutely love Pam West's images as I love gardening and flowers.

MSB: What color combo is your favorite?

Joni: My favorite color combo is anything with bright bold colors. Life is too short to be dull. (MSB: OH! What an awesome attitude to have towards life!)

MSB: What is your favorite technique?

Joni: Right now my favorite technique is using texture on cards - like flower soft, stickles, fun flock. I love the dimension and how tactile it is.

MSB: Share with us a few of your favorite MSB creations.

Joni: 3 of my favorites:

My Hippie Chick

My Race Car
MSB: (aren't those buttons adorable!?!)

My Church Window

Thank you all for my time on the Boulevard, I will wear the badge proudly of being an original Sugar! Love and Aloha, ~*Joni

Love and Aloha to you too Joni!

See all her Modern Sugar Blvd Creations HERE!

Be sure to stay tuned this week as we say Farewell to other Sweet Sugars too!!

~Cassie