Allow me to introduce another new team member this year, her name is Trisha and she’s from Canada! She is going to help us with special events throughout the year!

A little about Trisha:

Trisha has been an avid scrapbooker for more than 13 years and taught for at least 11 years at retail stores and conventions- big and small. She has been married to her best friend Drew for more than 19 years and they have 2 wild but extremely handsome boys who are more often then not the source of her inspiration. She resides in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where the long, cold winters provide ample opportunity to scrapbook in her studio at home.

Trisha feels so extremely blessed to be able to combine her love for travel with her passion for paper crafting and teaching. She has had the privilege of teaching numerous classes coast to coast in both Canada and the United States as well as the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Norway, The Netherlands and Australia. She has had the good fortune to teach on board 3 different cruises to date and looks forward to seeing where she will get to explore next in this wonderful journey called life. Being able to share her scrapbooking addiction with papercrafters everywhere is something she is so very thankful for.

In 2012, Trisha is thrilled to have predominantly paired up with Authentique as their AUTH-orized Educator and Pink Paislee as their Endorsed Educator. These 2 companies offer beautiful products that each satisfy a different part of Trisha’s crafty desires.  Her long time love affair with all things Prima will continue to make an appearance in her class line up as well. In years past, Trisha has had the pleasure of teaching many other classes as an Endorsed Educator and or Design team Member for companies such as Tattered Angels, My Mind’s Eye, Teresa Collins Designs, Graphic 45, 7 Gypsies and Prima.

Trisha has had numerous projects and articles published in various magazines and is currently a contributing writer for Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine.

How did you get started in paper crafting?

I officially got into scrapbooking more than 13 years ago when my oldest son was born. Prior to that, I had scrapbooked without knowing there was an actually world of beautiful papers and embellishments awaiting my discovery! I remember as a child creating travel journals, complete with photos, post cards, stickers and souvenirs, with each vacation at my Mom’s insistence. I also remember creating a special photo album for my Grandparents 50th wedding anniversary where I decorated the pages with photos, black photo corners and stickers. I had all guests of the party write little notes to them that I included throughout. My grandmother to this day cherishes that album and still claims it to be her favourite of all I have created for her over the years.

What inspires you to create?

I find inspiration in so many different places. Usually it is my children or family as I want to obviously preserve the special memories of everyday life as they grow. More often than not I now find myself creating for more selfish reasons though (and I am 100% okay with that). I scrapbook the way I do now because I LOVE the craft! I enjoy getting lost in my studio for hours on end and just “playing”. I feeds my creative spirit and without it I would not be the person I am today. This hobby that has become a lifestyle for me and my family. Let’s face it, a simple, old fashioned scrapbook with pictures and journalling about those photos will be cherished just as much by future generations as the ones I have today that are bursting with beautiful papers and fabulous embellishments… all those yummy things are ultimately included because I like them… and I like the PROCESS of creating the pages that house the memories.

Do you prefer layouts, altered projects, cards…or all of the above?

I like a little bit of everything… depending on which mood strikes when I am in my studio or what projects are on my “to do” list for upcoming classes, etc.

How would you describe your style?

I love to create projects that are very detail oriented and incorporate texture and dimension wherever possible. I love to add little surprises that make you wonder why you didn’t think of that. You will not find a “flat” project anywhere in my portfolio. The best part of it all is that I take pride in my abilities as a teacher and show my students that by breaking down even the most complex of projects into simplified steps, all projects can be accomplished by any level of crafter.

I often use the phrase “Lumps and Bumps are a GOOD thing”… I encourage people to embrace them! Too often I hear people saying they do not know how or don’t want to use dimensional objects on their layouts as it won’t “fit” in their albums. My answer to that… rules are made to be broken! The world would be a pretty boring place if it were flat and scrapbook pages are no different. I also love to create pages that beckon to be touched. Whether I include interactive components (tags, pockets, flaps, etc) or beautiful textures on my projects, I want it to come to life- so to speak.

A fun fact about you?

In my past life, as I call it, I was a lab geek! A certified Vampire;) YUP! I gave up a career of sucking blood, playing with body parts and fluids in the hospital to teach scrapbooking classes around the globe. I have to say that it was a pretty easy switch and I am not so sure I could ever go back to it after being a part of such an amazing industry! Being able to travel the world, meeting amazing people at each location and being able to share my addiction with fellow crafters is a blessing for which I will be eternally grateful!

Any other hobbies?

No time for any other hobbies!!!!!!

What is your favorite Pink Paislee product?

The Mistables have been the products I have had the most experience working with thus far… I love having the ability to customize each and every project with a bit of spray or ink. I also LOVED the Parisian Anthology Collection… I am pretty certain though that the next CHA- W release will be come my NEW favourite! I can be easily distracted lol!

Trisha sent us this beautiful layout made with Pink Paislee’s Sweetness line!

Would you like to see more of her work? Visit her blog at: www.trishaladouceur.com

Danielle