Dedra Long is in the Spotlight be Prepared to be Blown Away with Talent!

O.K. get ready to be inspired Paperlifer's.  With this lady you can't help but not be!  Warning may cause major scrap talent envy.  It does for me everytime I see her work! So without any further ado meet one of the most talented designers I know, Dedra Long www.dedralong.blogspot.com : 

Dedra's spotlight interview just click to listen to Dedra talk with us about her paperlife.

Hi there! My name is Dedra Long and I'm married to the love of my life, Jon. We have a teenage daughter named Shelby and Ellie who is almost 7.

I started scrapbooking in 1996 after my oldest daughter was born and then I stopped. After being diagnosed with Cancer, I started thinking long and hard about Shelby and how I could tell her how much I loved her, what she meant to me etc. Then right after the birth of our second daughter I remember walking into a craft store and picking up a magazine called Creating Keepsakes. It was the perfect fit for documenting our family and an avenue for telling the stories I wanted my daughters to read. That was 2003 and I have been hooked ever since. My passion has always been creating and designing minibooks.

I have had the opportunity to participate on design teams for kit clubs, on.line and local scrapbook stores, as well as teach various classes. 

One of the great things about this passion I have for scrapbooking is meeting such amazing, talented ladies that become friends. 

 

Magazine Publications:

Scrapbook Trends February 2010

Scrapbook Trends January 2010

Scrapbook Trends Mini Albums Idea Book 2009

Scrapbook Trends May 2009

Creating Keepsakes Sharing Your Story Book by Ali Edwards

Scrapbook Trends August 2008

Scrapbook Trends Vacation Idea Book 2008

Scrapbook Trends Mini Albums Idea Book 2008

Scrapbook Trends Embellish! Book 2008

Scrapbook Trends March 2008

Paper Trends June/July 2008

Scrapbook Trends Mini Albums Idea Book 2007

Scrapbook Trends October 2006

Paper Trends Oct./Nov. 2006

Internet Happenings:

• Altered Book Tutorial (also available at Amazon.com)
• Paperclipping LIVE! show with Noell (9.15.2009)
• No Static: Globe-Miami photos featured (2009)
• ScrapStreet Magazine (2009)
• Summer Boredom Busters for Kids featured on Scrapbook.com (video-2009)
• Syracuse.com (2009)
• My Fancy Pants Embellish It Frame featured on Scrapbook.com (video-2009)
• The Graduation and Teacher's Gifts featured on Scrapbook.com (video-2009)
• The Mother's Day projects featured on Scrapbook.com (video-2009)
• The Easter projects featured on Scrapbook.com (video-2009)
• Paperclipping Live show with Noell Hyman featuring Teresa Collins products (3.3.2009)
• The St. Patrick's Day projects featured on Scrapbook.com (video-2009)
• Paperclipping Show - Two Styles One set of products (9.2.2008)
• National Scrapbooking Day Show with Noell Hyman (5.3.2008)
• Paperclipping Stickles Projects part II (5.5.2008)
• The Stickle Projects featured on Paperclipping (4.14.2008)
• Altered Book featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs (1.31.2008)

 

The following is a list of what I currently have going on (teams, projects, companies)

• Altered Books DVD www.paperclipping.com  
• Guest Appearances on www.Paperclipping.com  
• Creative Therapy www.creativetherapy.wordpress.com 
• Label Tulip www.labeltulip.com  
• Various projects for www.Scrapbook.com     
• Teresa Collins Designer www.teresacollins.com  

 

Here are photos of the "Music" minibook I had in the Ali Edwards "Sharing You Story Book" by Creating Keepsakes that Amy and I talked about in the interview:

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
Frame Minibook for Teresa Collins:

 
 
 
 Ornament Altered Book Cover for Teresa Collins:

Cookbook Recipe Minibook Cover for Teresa Collins:

Friendship Accordion Book for Teresa Collins:

 
 
 
 Mother's Day Journal Book:

 

Just unbelievable isn't she?  Dedra is not only absolutely full of talent she has a heart of gold and is just as beautiful a person as she is talented!  I am so lucky to call her my friend, and to be able to share her here with you!  And this is not all Dedra has for you this week,the following are pictures of her giveaway for you if you leave her a comment on the post:

 

the first is just in time for the holidays. It will be the Bo Bunny Holly Jolly Christmas Edgy Album. Kit includes a color instruction sheet and: 

13 - patterned papers

One - 12" x 12" Combo Sticker Sheet

One - My Word cascading mini album

One - Makin' the grade chipboard 

One - Bella Journee Ribbon card that has 5 different ribbons

One- Transparency Sheet

Three - Binder Rings

The second giveaway is the Bo Bunny Best Friends Cascading Mini Album. Kit includes an instruction sheet and:

11 - patterned papers

Chunky Chips Alphabet

Sweet Summer Rub.Ons in White

Friend cardstock stickers

3 - flowers

3 - buttons

Assorted Ribbon

 

 and the 3rd (yes she's doing 3!!!) is a downloadable copy of Dedra's new altered book video tutorial with Noell Hyman

 

WOW!!  Thats almost as good as her art work isn't it?  Ok now this is just the tip of the iceburg of everything Dedra sent for us, so leave a comment today and come back later it the week to see even more of her work including, a video of her unbelievable scrap studio!

 

Doesn't she just make you itch to go make a beautiful mess of your paperlife?  Well, go do it!

 

Hugs, Amy

 

PS also look for a big Papelife announcement from Dedra later this week......eeeee! can't wait!

Comments

[sudie]

Dedra is such an inspiration. and a beautiful lady. Thanks for sharing your beautiful paper life with us.

Thanks, Amy. I just love The Paper Life!

[Yolanda B.]

Thank you for sharing your talent!

[gina o]

Is there a problem seeing all the photos of Dedra's? I can see all the pictures before hers but nothing of hers?

Thanks

*gina*

[Emily]

Wow! What great giveaways!

[JPScraps]

Love the interview. I can't see the pictures so I went to Dedra's blog. Amazing work!!

[Tina S.]

No pictures of her work here but I went to Dedra's blog. Love her stuff! So creative...

[Janaina]

Dedra is very talented thanks for the great podcast

[Donna VW]

Interesting interview - thanks! I couldn't see all the photos either. Also, do you think you could put the length of the interview on your blog? This one went way over one hour - which is great - but I can't figure out how to pause the interview. So if I stop - it starts all the way at the beginning again. I love this weekly feature so all help or suggestions are appreciated.

[Amy Coon]

Donna I will look into that it would be nice but I don't know what the website I record from offers so no promises! Also, everyone the pictures should all be showing now ....issues with typepad somedays it is just cranky!

[Sheri T]

Thanks so much for spotlighting Dedra! I love her! She has an amazing style and is such an inspiration! She makes everything seem effortless!

[Carol Zeitz]

What amazing giveaways - I would love the video download! Thanks for sharing Dedra's work, very inspiring!

[Jodee]

Awesome giveaways! Love Dedra's work! Very inspiring.

[debby]

Dedra I've been following Creative Therapy for about a year now and think it is the best site. I love the catalyst each week and everyone's interpetation of them. Great you are there.

[Joli]

I love all the Teresa Collins' projects!!! She is one of my favs!

[Loydene]

Looks like some great "givvies"! Thanks!

[Melanie K.]

Whoa! Some amazing give aways! Thanks!

[~Tiffany~]

Thanks for sharing all your wonderful projects. Very Inspiring!

[Scrapycandy]

Terrific interview! Well-done! Congrats to Dedra! Thanks for giving us a chance to hear from her.

[Kym]

That music mini book is awesome....what a great idea. Thanks!!!

[guillauma]

i adore your work !

[isabel]

thanks for all the inspiration !! real talent

[alexandra]

Fantastic project, love the music mini book
so beautiful

[L'iza]

I know your blog and i'm a fan of your style
thanks for the chance

[isabelle11]

I think that your creations are very elegant
thanks for the inspiration you share with us

[beatrice]

Love Teresa Collins stuff and love the way you use it.