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Meet beachlover/Ann

Our featured Guest for August

Please join me in welcoming Ann, aka beachlover, as our featured guest for the month of August.  You can check out her gallery here. 

Without further ado, here she is:

Tell us about your family.

My family consists of myself, my 20 year old son Matt and our dogs Isabella and Mack 

How long have you been scrapbooking and what got you started?

I have been scrapbooking for about ten years now.  My sister-in-law was hosting a CM demonstration and I really didn't want to go.  I didn't want to get involved in anything else, didn't want to buy more junk.  I had more than enough Tupperware.  And every time I got stuck going to a party, I got suckered into hosting a party.  That's why I didn't want to go!  She begged me, told me this would be different, I'd love it!  She was right! 

What inspires you?

Everything I see; I see a beautiful photograph everywhere I look now 

How do your family and friends feel about your scrapbooking?

Everyone, even my friends are extremely supportive.  My son even takes some photos so I can be in a picture now and then and suggests places we can go to take great pictures!

How did you find A Cherry on Top?

Surfing the 'Net for a place to shop of course! 

How long have you been a part of the ACOT community?

I think I have been shopping for 4-5 years, and a member of the message board for a year and a half now.  

How did you pick your screen name?

I love the beach, need I say more? 

Do you have a favorite manufacturer/product line?

I cannot really say I have a favorite manufacturer or product line, my taste is constantly changing.  

What scrapbooking item can’t you live without?

It varies every month or two, but lately its my paper tearer and my 12 x 12 wavy trimmer by CM. 

What is a favorite technique that you like to use?

Lately I have been really getting into distressing. 

When and where do you create your layouts?

I have a little cubby that is a home office/scrappy area.  I work two jobs, so I rarely have the energy to scrap during the week.  Usually Sundays are my scrapbook days unless I am lucky enough to get out to a crop.    

What is a favorite layout of yours and why?

I have not found a LO of mine that has completely satisfied me.  I think I’m still trying to ‘find my mojo’ 

How would you define your style?

Simple.  I'd like to spice things up a little more though.  I wish people could know the crazy girl behind the boring  LO's! 

What is your ultimate goal in scrapbooking?

To have all my memories up-to-date, of course.  But, that is a fantasy!  It will never happen!

Any other hobbies? 

I love spending as much time as I can with my nieces and nephews; going anywhere with my handsome son; reading FBI thriller books about serial killers, watching horror movies, exercising, eating healthy, cooking and having friends and family over for picnics and parties, girls nights out

Published on 08/13/2009.