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MLS Design Team

 
Tanisha Long
(Tanisha)
My name is Tanisha Long, I live in New Jersey, I am a wife of 6 years and the mother of 2 sons. I started scrapbooking just after my first son was born as a way to record his first year of life. The more I scrapped, the more passionate I became about this wonderful hobby. Scrapbooking allows me to record and preserve everyday occurrences in my family's life and provides me with a much needed creative outlet. I love to try different techniques and usually challenge myself to work outside of my box. Although I love pretty much everything scrap related, I have to say that my favorite products are patterned paper, chipboard, bling, the alphabet in any form and of course ribbon! I am a published scrapper; my work can be found in Memory Makers, Creating Keepsakes, Scrapbooks Etc., Scrapbook Memories, Paper Crafts, Paper Trends, Somerset Memories, and Blue Media Idea Books.

Pattie Belltran
(Pattie)
Hi! My name is Pattie Beltran. I am the wife of a wonderful man who encourages me in all things, and "enables" me in my hobby. I'm also the mom to two fantastic children who brighten my life. I've been crafting all of my life and scrapbooking for 12 years now. I love all things paper (I'm kind of addicted- anyone else out there like me? hee hee), and love bling, ribbon, lace, and flowers.
I love working with My Little Shoebox! The colors are bright, the patterns are cheerful, and the embellsihments are so cute and user friendly!

Robyn Weatherspoon
(Robyn)
My name is Robyn Weatherspoon and I am in love with Scrapbooking and stamping! I am the busy mother of 2, and a 5th grade teacher by day and a scrapper by night! I’ve been told that I have a way with people because I’m very friendly and a bit goofy! My favorite color is purple and I love to drink Diet Cherry Limeade’s from Sonic! Mmmmmm good!(LOL!) I’m very close with my family and love to laugh and cook. Since my son has Autism, I do everything I can to support Autism Awareness. I live in St. Louis, Missouri with my children.

Pamela Young
(Pamela)
Hello! My name is Pamela Young, and am thrilled and honored to be a part of the awesome My Little Shoebox team! I adore MLS!



I absolutely LOVE scrapbooking. It is a way of life for me. :) It is my therapy and my peace. I have been scrapbooking for about 9 years and card-making for 8 years. I also enjoy altering things and making home décor. My style keeps evolving. I love to try new things. I also tend to stick with my favorite techniques and designs. If I find something I love, I tend to use it a lot. :) I have been published in several different magazines (Cards, Creating Keepsakes, Memory Makers, Scrapbooks and Cards Today, Scrapbooks Etc, and Scrapbook Trends). I keep an updated blog at http://pamelasworldofscrap.blogspot.com/.



I am currently living in Colorado, and I am a SAHM to two wild boys, ages 6 and 4, and a baby girl (1 yr. old). They grow up so fast. I am enjoying life right now, even though it can get a bit chaotic. J I have a wonderful husband who is supportive of my crafting obsession. We have been married for almost 10 years. Family plays a big part in my life.

Erin Payne
(Erin)
Erin Payne is a genius, she is so delighted to be working on Scrapbook NASA! Her previous experience includes ruling the world, and bedazzling anything she can get her hands on. Her expertise lies conflict negotiation with small children and chemists. Not unlike her fellow Canadians, she has a strict diet of maple syrup and Swiss Chalet secret sauce and is fluent in pig latin.
When she is not eating, she loves making videos, and designing for My Little Shoebox, and Color Me Miki Kit Club. She also loves teaching classes, and making page layout kits, for her local scrap store. She also loves to host monthly crops, and getaways, with her Best Bettie's. She can be found wearing jeans, and flip flops, wandering in and out of bakeries and ice cream shops. If you would like to learn more about her sweet and simple life, please follow her blog at www.bestbetties.blogspot.com.

Erin Yamabe
(Erin)
Hello, I'm Erin Yamabe. I am a SAHM to two sweet and sassy gifts from God, who remind me daily this is where I am meant to be. My former careers before becoming a Mommy include: Sales Director, Executive Recruiter, and Director of Staffing, none of which prepared me to raise our girls! I love all things red and chocolate, taking zumba and cardio sculpt classes, and enjoy spending time with my girlfriends when I'm not hanging out with my family. I believe in Helen, adore MLS products, and am so blessed to be on this amazing team!

Bethany Kartchner
(Bethany)
Bethany Kartchner
A bit about me…I was born in the Chicagoland area, but now happily (when it isn’t 115 degrees Fahrenheit) reside in Phoenix, Arizona with my dear husband, sweet 5 children, and 2 smelly (but wonderful) dogs. I've been honored to design for kit companies, review teams, and manufacturers. My work has appeared in Somerset Studio, Somerset Memories, Art Quilting Studio, GreenCraft, Creating Keepsakes and PaperCrafts.

I have a serious weakness for hot chocolate, fabric, Holly Hobby, vintage lace, buttons and art supplies.

Visit me at my blog: http://creativeruminations.blogspot.com/

Melanie Stanczyk
(Melanie)
Hello, my name is Melanie Stanczyk



I live in Central Wisconsin with my husband Scott and our 3 children, Kaden, Khila and Brandon. My family understands my passion/obsession for scrapbooking and because of that, they are my favorite subjects to scrap. Luckily, they are always willing to be photographed at any given moment!



I started crafting as a young girl. I have experimented with many kinds of crafts. My first love was handmade crafts & floral arrangements. Later I moved into woodworking & tole painting. And eventually I found paper arts, by far my favorite craft of all!



What make my designs unique are the “unexpected” elements I use, such as wood, fabric or vintage pieces. I take pleasure in spending extra time to add little details on my projects. I enjoy helping others with this craft by teaching them tips and techniques. I believe we all learn so much from scrapbooking together.



Please stop and say hello when you visit my blog: http://melaniestanczyk-justbeingcreative.blogspot.com/

Michelle Magana
(Michelle)
Hi, my name is Michelle Magana and I live in Washington State courtesy of the US Army, with my husband Jorge of 12 years and my two kids Isaac and Isabella. They are my life and inspiration in everything I do. I started scrapping 10 years ago when I was pregnant with my son and just could not quit! I am an addict in fact! I love creating and crafting, it has become my savior and helped me keep my sanity during long military trainings and deployments. I am a self confess scrapbook hoarder and known to not cut my papers because they look too good to touch. I could roll around in my scrappy stuff all day long and not feel bad about it. Ha! Joking aside, I am very excited to be a part of this team, to inspire and be inspired.. but to also learn and grow with all of you.

Heather Brown
(Heather)
Hello, my name is Heather and I am a SAHM of 3 amazing children 2 boys and 1 girl. I have been married to my High School sweet heart for 11 years now, the Lord has blessed our marriage so much and I can look back and see His hand in our lives since the beginning. We live in sunny Southern California and serve at our local church as youth leaders.

I found scrap booking when I came back from our honeymoon and I had 500 pictures and had no idea what to do with them. I wanted to do something special so I went to my local craft store and found all these amazing papers and embellishments. It was so fun and I was hooked from that moment on. I look back now at that album and am thankful that I have grown in my hobby. Since then my passion has expanded to card making and altering projects in my home. I teach at many local stores in my area and at various events. It is my desire to continue to learn and grow in my creative expressions in hopes that I might inspire others to do the same.

www.inmythoughts.net