Meet the Designers - Sassy (Joan Olk)

Yep, I go by Sassy.  That's it.  Some may know me as Joan Olk, but not many. I was born and raised in Minnesota - Land of 10,000 Lakes and still reside here.  My amazing husband, Jason, is my rock.  He is my balance, best friend, supporter and I can't imagine a day without his love.  From my first marriage I have two children, now adults (32 and 28), both which make their Momma very proud.  Jason and I have our family, two little girls (fur babies) Sassy and Gracie - both peke-a-poos.  Two years ago I became homebound due to numerous medical issues but I don't let that stop my spirit!

I love to get messy, work with my hands, and feel the textures.  Inspiration comes to me from many sources - the beauty of life that surrounds me, the places I want to be in the future, and creating "outside-the-box".  In addition, I am self-taught through tutorials and You Tube videos and every day find something else I want to try.  I always give my best and that best may come after several attempts.  I love mixed media, altering, and art journaling.  I also enjoy photography (beginner), crochet, cooking/baking, reality TV, and online games.

Each day I choose happiness - making a choice in how we respond and approach what comes our way.  Linnie Blooms - I am ready and am excited to be surrounded by so many creative souls.  I know I will learn from each of you.

http://sassymoments.blogspot.com

Meet the Designers - Kelly Hoernig

Hello from Indiana! I am a creative junkie, curious by nature and find inspiration everywhere. I have a fine arts degree but have made my living as a full time artist for the past 15 years in the Decorative Painting market. I love to design, teach locally and online, travel teach across the US and spread creative inspiration whenever possible. Acrylics are my first love followed by colored pencils, mixed media, art journaling, photography and writing. Enough about me, let's get this artistic adventure started, woohoo!

www.kellyhoernig.com, www.kellyhoernig.blogspot.com, www.facebook.com/kellyhoernig.artist

Here is a pdf with the complete tutorial on how Kelly created this beautiful piece:   Incognito Tutorial

Designer - Kelly Starsky

Who says that these Linnie Blooms shapes have to be flowers or leaves? They are so versatile that they can have a 2nd identity as footballs, shoes, and monster bodies! The ideas are only limited by your imagination! I like the way the texture of the shapes is brought out when color is added, like I did here with oil pastels. Get a bag of Linnie Blooms shapes and show us what secret identity you found your shapes waiting to reveal. 
http://lindabarutha.com/shop/

Meet the Designers - Cheryl Dossey

Guest Designer - Cheryl Dossey

Hello from sunny Florida. I'm so excited to be a part of the Linnie Blooms design team.

I am a mixed media artist who loves mixing old with the new. I love to add texture and interest to my work using layers of paper, paint, vintage ephemera, etc…My work is lighthearted and whimsical and usually offers a simple message.

I have been in the art & framing industry for over 25 years. I recently opened another shop after a two and half year break. cheryl dossey studio opened it's doors on August 2 and I'm so excited to be back and creating again.

Looking forward to the coming months designing for Linnie Blooms.

Please visit me at the links below.

www.cheryldossey.com

www.facebook.com/cheryldossey

Designer Pinky Hobbs

Today Pinky shares a tutorial on how she used Linnie Shapes to create this beautiful notebook.  Check it out:   

www.blueyecicle.blogspot.com

Playing with Shapes

Hello Crafty Peeps, This is my 1st post for Linnie Blooms.  My name is Kimberly Congdon.. aka Scrap It Girl. 

I am currently working with Linnie Blooms as the Design Team Coordinator and Designer.  I have known Linda Barutha for a while now and couldn't wait to work with her and her awesome design team.   I am so excited for Linda to finally bring her creative art to life and turn them into canvas mixed media shapes.  I am a friend and fan and I can't wait for you to get your hands on some of her shapes.  

Each day Linda has been introducing you to members of her team.  They, are then introducing you to a few of the mixed media shapes.  Today, I am supposed to introduce myself.. but it's hard to talk about me.. so I will skip that part.. but if you want to know more about me, please check out my blogor Facebook page.  

I have only just recently started to play with her shapes, here are 3 projects I did using her bird, flower petal, heart, sunflower, mini blank  and butterfly.  You can alter the shapes any way you want and use any mixed media products.

Bird & flower petal, used blue gelatos & Heidi Swapps Tropicana Teal color shine.  

Sunflower made into a sun, used Stencils for texture and Heidi Swapps Gold Color Shine. Butterfly painted blue and stamped. 

Heart painted with acrylic paints.   The Canvas blank painted white. I then used a stencil with liquid pearls, slightly distressed and added some bling. 

Now that you have seen 3 simple projects from me.. please check back daily to meet and see what the other designers show you.  They are so amazing!  Please visit our Facebook page to keep up with our I Spy Game.. who know's you could win a set of shapes.  We are trying to hit 550 likes by next weekend.. so give our page a thumbs up.   We love comments too!~ 

Linnie Blooms Designer & Team Coordinator , Kimberly Congdon (Scrap It Girl)  

Meet the Designers - Kisha Norfleet-Walton

Hello everyone, I'm so excited about being a designer for Linnie Blooms. Being a part of her very first DT is such an awesome pleasure. I am married with children (LOL), born and raised in Alabama. I'm the mother of two wonderful young men, one of which is currently serving our country in the Navy; my youngest is entering the 8th grade (boy how time flies). My husband and I have been married for 15 years. He is my VERY BEST friend and truly the best husband a crafter could ever have, mega supportive. My hobbies include scrapbooking, card making, sewing, beading, gardening and shopping. My passion is all wrapped up in mixed media...I LOVE IT! You haven't created until your fingers have been colorfully glued. You can view my various creations on my blog Creating Memories on Paperwww.kisewfab.blogspot.com Hope you enjoy!