Leah Farquharson
My philosophy: Artistic expression is a part of *who I am*. Not only do I have to have creative outlets, but I thoroughly enjoy them! Scrapbooking gives me the opportunity to combine so many of the things I love, at the same time giving me the chance to tell our family story, celebrate the things in our lives, and speak to my loved ones. I discovered scrapbooking almost 3 years ago, and I've got a really laid back attitude. I scrap whatever strikes my fancy at the moment, and don't stress over all the photos that I don't have scrapped. In fact, some just make their way into albums!
I've recently started to do more digital scrapbooking, and have really started to love hybrid scrapping - since I can combine the best of both worlds!!
My Style: I've sorta settled on "Vintage Modern". LOL. I usually start with clean, bold colors and lines, then throw in a few vintagey elements like flourishes, stitching or buttons.
My Method: It usually starts for me as a story that I want to tell. Then I find or take a picture that best illustrates my story. Paper, embellishments, and techniques all follow.
My Objective: To share the joy that comes from scrapbooking with others. To encourage others to share *their story*. To teach locally. To take part in Design Teams. To publish my work. To inspire others.
Education: I've taken several Photoshop classes (all three levels of Jessica Sprague's - gotta love her!), and various art classes (sketching, ceramics) but mostly, I just love art. So, books on photography, graphic design, color theory, and art history all make their way onto my reading list. :) My hubby lovelingly refers to me as his "art nerd."
Published Work:
Oh Baby! June 2008 ~ Memory Makers Idea Book: "A Quiet Moment" p.38
Ezine: "Ready, Set, Create!" June/July 2008:
"love you" hybrid card p. 109
"Sleep Tight" p. 26 (part 2)
"Us" Altered Wallhanging p. 62 (part 2)
Scrapbook Idea Gallery 2008 Memory Maker's Idea Book: "Vintage Mod"
Digital Magazine: Scrapstreet October 2008: "Happy"
Scrapbook Trends Go Digital Idea Book:
"Just Play in the Sunshine"
"Foodie Love"
Scrapbook Trends January 2009: "bits & pieces"
Card Trends January 2009: "You RocK!" card {hybrid}
Scrapbook Trends February 2009: "Bits & Pieces"
Card Trends February 2009: {Mini card} "Peep"
Scrapbook Trends March 2009: 8.5x11 digital layout, "Are You for Real?"
Scrapbook Trends, April 2009: Challenge: Hybrid
12x12 paper, "don't be afraid"
12x12 hybrid, "PLAY"
11x8.5 hybrid, "mom & me"
Scrapbook Trends June 2009: Challenge: "What does this photo say about me?"
12x12 hybrid layout: "I <3 handmade"
Scrapbook Trends October 2009:
"Let's Go Haunting" hybrid mini album
12x12 layout: "Plant Me a Flower"
12x12 layout: "frugal shopper"
12x12 layout: "brothers"
Upcoming:
Entr{ART}ist November 2009:
photo: "Hope for the future"
12x12 layout: "play ball"
Scrapbook Trends December 2009: card: Joyeux Noel
Contributing Articles and tutorials:
Scrapbook Trends October 2009: instructional article on creating the hybrid album "Let's Go Haunting"
AC Bailey's July Newsletter: Contributing article: "Technique Corner,"{A short tutorial on masking acrylics}
The Studio Blog, scrapbookgraphics.com, contributed a regular article/tutorial on hybrid scrapping, once per month, September 2008-May 2009
ACBailey Designs May Newsletter: Tutorial on creating an altered 5x7 canvas
Contests:
won: "Capture the Flag" designer contest at funkyplaygrounddesigns.com
Top 5 Editor's pick for 2009 CARDS magazine cover contest, 2nd place in votes
Top 20, Bad Girls Kits, Top Designer Contest 2008
3rd place, Jenni Bowlin's Guest Design Team Contest - October 2008
Honorable mention in Scrapbook.com's Lucky 7 Contest - July 2007
3rd place in the "Definitely Simple" contest at my local CKC 2007. Sponsered by Simple Scrapbooks. June 2007
Design/Creative Teams:
Digital Designer: "designs by Leah", funkyplaygrounddesigns.com, June 2009-present
Digital Creative Team Member:
Corina Nielsen, funkyplaygrounddesigns.com, August 2008-present
Studio Crew for ScrapbookGraphics.com, September 2008-May 2009
Site Creative Team for funkyplaygrounddesigns.com, September 2008-May 2009
Miss Tiina, funkyplaygrounddesigns.com/misstina.com, June 2009-present
Hybrid Creative Team Member: Dianne Rigdon, scrapartist.com, September 2008-May 2009
Store Design Team Coordinator & Teacher: Blessed & happy to be a part of the design team for my local scrapbook store, The Paper Niche.I also teach several classes per month there.
Design Team Member: ACBailey Designs {acbaileydesigns.com}, October 2008-June 2009
January 2009 guest designer: Jenni Bowlin Kits
