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:
Paper Trends Oct./Nov. 2006Scrapbook Trends February 2010Scrapbook Trends January 2010Scrapbook Trends Mini Albums Idea Book 2009Scrapbook Trends May 2009Creating Keepsakes Sharing Your Story Book by Ali EdwardsScrapbook Trends August 2008Scrapbook Trends Vacation Idea Book 2008Scrapbook Trends Mini Albums Idea Book 2008Scrapbook Trends Embellish! Book 2008Scrapbook Trends March 2008Paper Trends June/July 2008Scrapbook Trends Mini Albums Idea Book 2007Scrapbook Trends October 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!
So beautiful and elegant!! Wish I could work with scrapbook items like you do.
Posted by: Jean Marmo | 11/19/2009 at 08:07 AM
All of these projects are lovely and so creative. Definitely makes me want to put aside the massive to-do list and play with paper. : )
Posted by: MelissaL | 11/19/2009 at 09:22 AM
Amazing work and great giveaways!
Thanks for the opportunity
Posted by: Rosa | 11/19/2009 at 06:42 PM
I love the fearless use of glitter. I LOVE the look of glittered letters and shapes when used appropriately, yet I haven't quite stepped up to using them in my own layouts.
Posted by: Joanna Ganning | 11/19/2009 at 09:59 PM
Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your talent & inspiring us!
Posted by: doverdi | 11/20/2009 at 05:59 AM
Thank you for all that yummy inspiration!!!
Posted by: Charity Donaldson | 11/20/2009 at 06:06 AM
Love your style!
Posted by: Cindy D | 11/20/2009 at 10:08 AM
Wow, what beautiful work you do! Thank you for sharing some inspiration with us. :)
- April
Posted by: April | 11/20/2009 at 01:26 PM
Dedra, you go girl! Great interview. I listened while working on my Dec. Daily album, a perfect combination :)
Posted by: Ruth Allmart | 11/20/2009 at 01:49 PM
Love Dedra!! Great interview!!
Posted by: Tracy (TrayChic) | 11/20/2009 at 03:58 PM
Dedra - You have amazing talent! I love the idea of a music mini. It is such a huge part of life and I've never thought to record any part of it (on paper ;D ). Thanks for your generous giveaway!
Posted by: Olivia L. | 11/20/2009 at 07:02 PM
very nice projects. fantastic giveaways. what a combo
Posted by: julie | 11/20/2009 at 09:48 PM
WOw you do great work!! Beautiful stuff!!
Posted by: marla H. | 11/21/2009 at 06:37 PM
love the tag album!!
Posted by: laura stewart | 11/22/2009 at 09:46 PM
WOW These are Santa's presents !!! Thanks for the chance to win ;-)
Posted by: Sandrine | 11/23/2009 at 02:20 AM
These are fabulous. I having been following Dedra's blog and totally love her style. Great interview.
Posted by: Minimimi | 12/08/2009 at 07:02 AM
Wow...absolutely love your Mother's Day book. Wow!!
Posted by: Alaina | 12/08/2009 at 05:48 PM