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Near Madison, WI, United States
SIS #: 10993
member since: 04/08/2008
last login: 08/29/2008 00:02 AM
total posts: 35
total comments: 12
total layouts: 183

RitaS
I am a Christ-follower, wife, mom, daughter, sister and best friend. I worked full time as a graphic artist before realizing daycares were raising our son. I switched careers, and now work weekday mornings as an admin. assistant for the church down the road from home, and close to the schools.
I resisted scrapbooking, not wanting to give up quilting, but my sister persisted. In 2004 I gave up needle and thread, scrapped two pages per the CM rules, and fell in love with the craft, but not the style. I began tearing, cutting and layering papers, gave my stickers to the kids, and have come to the point where my creative spirit is reflected on each page and project I make, it has become an expression of self, and its a great place to be.
my family consists of...
My best friend and husband since 1989; a 10 yr. boy who is a major military/war history buff and loves to cuddle; and a 5 yr old girl who lights up every room, is a ball of energy with no time to cuddle, yet sits still long enough to create masterpieces with paper, glitter glue, crayons, markers and stickers. I also must mention two beautiful feathered creatures: a lovebird and Jardine's parrot, both who love only me - oh, to be in such demand!
I feel most creative when...
The entire household is asleep - just me, the radio and Mojo. Trouble is I lose track of time, notice the time and oops - I have to be to work in 5 hours!
my favorite scrapbooking products are...
Anything that can be attached to paper - I love it all! However, I would be hard-pressed to create without my computer, trusty craft knife and metal ruler, oh - and adhesive of course!
my favorite color is...
Colors are like emotions, you can't have just one and all convey a different message.
I scrapbook because...
Paper crafting pools together my passion for writing, photography and color play. If I did not create I would most likely go insane, it is my creative energy release and almost as necessary to me as breathing.
I love that I am leaving to my children a legacy of who we are as a family, and I pray that as I put my heart and soul on paper they will see beyond the outer surface of who I am as a person, and gain some insight as to God's purpose for their own lives.
the best song in the world is...
Whatever song speaks to my heart in my current season.
my favorite movie quote is...
"When a door closes behind you God opens a window." Julie Andrews, Sound of Music
I almost couldn't live without...
dark chocolate!

comments about this user
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posted by tracinicole at 04/13/2008 3:38 PM
HI Rita! Where in WI are you from??? I am from there originally! Please feel free to send me a message anytime!!!! Welcome to SIS!
 
posted by ayaolson at 04/14/2008 6:23 PM
I'm moving to madison soon! And Ellymew is in Madison, too!
 
posted by mizzm at 04/14/2008 6:28 PM
Hi! Welcome to SIS! LOVE your work!
 
posted by rumor at 04/14/2008 7:01 PM
Welcome to SIS!!!
 
posted by TracyTN at 04/14/2008 7:52 PM
Hello & Welcome :)
 
posted by StraitFan10 at 04/14/2008 8:22 PM
Your gallery is wonderful!!! Welcome!!
 
posted by Stacijo at 04/15/2008 12:06 AM
Your gallery is so awesome! I have to add you as a fave sis because I love your layouts!! Welcome and enjoy!
 
posted by bmwgirl1 at 04/15/2008 2:23 PM
Welcome to SIS!!! Loving your gallery!! :):):):):)
 
posted by kemosabie at 04/18/2008 9:57 PM
Hi! I really like your work!
 
 
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