Natalie Taylor

What attracted you to Scrapbooking?

I have always had a passion for all things creative so when I first starting scrapbooking I was a bit down in the dumps and I was sort of looking for a new hobby. A lady where I worked told me about a new scrapbooking store that had opened, so I went and started scrapbooking and still am!!

How do you create your layouts?

Like all us creative people we sometimes suffer a mental block so in those cases I flip through mags and hope that starts a spark. Most of the time I make impulsive decisions. I love to come up with my own idea’s, I love to  scrap with my favourite brands and products. I like to do things how I imagine my projects to be.

How do you choose your supplies?

All my layouts and BTP Projects plus cards are designed with products I love. Remember if the colours in the photo’s don’t match your photo you can always use Black & white or sepia photos.

How often do you scrapbook? When do you do most of your work?

Not as often as I would like to as I have just been so busy. As often as I can, mainly of an evening or if I have time on my days off work.

How long does it take you to complete a layout?

I definitely could not estimate how long a layout takes me as I will work on it till I am satisfied otherwise I will not be happy with it. Sometimes I will arrange it, let it sit, then fiddle till I am happy. So I admit it I am a fiddler.                                                       

What technique do you love but are yet to try?

At the moment I have seen some nice stuff done with paints and rub ons.  I would like to explore and experiment with this further.

How important is journalling to you?

Not overly important I like to journal to give information on the picture and dates but I don’t see the importance of doing full pages of writing on each layout.

How often do you handwrite on your layout?

Almost never…

What inspires and motivates you to create if you get a creative block?

My photos, the story in the photos and the latest products that are on the market.

Describe your scrap space 

I basically scrap on my kitchen table, that fine with me , I can live with that.

Do you prefer to scrap alone or at a crop?

I prefer to scrap alone at home otherwise I don’t get anything done plus I have everything set up and I like to use my computer.

What advice would you give to new scrapbookers?

To buy some magazines from the newsagent or scrapbooking store  to start with. Flick through a few for idea’s . This will allow you to see what people do when the scrapbook. Don’t just buy products without a feel the craft as you may just wast your money. I also think being a beginner less is best. Don’t try to create something to intricate and difficult.

Do you have a blog? What do you use your blog for?

I have my own blog called Creative Scrapping.  I use it to put my scrapbooking work on.

If you had 3 wishes, what would they be?

1. To achieve a career in designing further than I have as I just have a passion for designing and creating.
   

2.  For my son to achieve all things in life that he desires.

3. To just enjoy every opportunity that comes my way.

Please share with us, 3 random things about yourself.

1. I have a passion for all things crafty

2. I work part time at Spotlight.

3. I am a single mum with one child.

4. I love cats.

5. My new hobby is also finding old friends on Face Book.