Meet Our Contestants!
Kay Rogers
I am the proud mother of two girls, Emily who is 20, and Jenna who is 5. I've been married to my DH Bill for 12 years. When I'm not scrapping, I am a high school math teacher. I love this hobby/obsession, and started three years ago. I've been hooked ever since!
Kathy Romack
Hi everyone. My name is Kathy Romack and I’m from St. Louis, MO. I’ve been scrapping for about 10 years now and have recently found Scrapper’s Bliss thanks to Trish. I’m a wife, mother to 5 kids (ranging in age from 12 to 17), keeper of the family’s memories, and a full time toxicologist in my spare time ;). I am honored to be part of the SYTYCS contest and look forward to the challenges ahead of me
Dena Coe
Hi my name is Dena Coe. I caught the scrapbooking bug about 4 years ago and have been hooked ever since. Scrappers Bliss has been my home away from home since January of 2006 and I am extremely thrilled to have the opportunity to become a Bliss Girl, if only for a short time. Congrats and Good Luck to all.
Laina Lamb
My full time job is mother to three amazing, energetic boys and wife to a very generous man. My part-time job is as an instructor at Archiver’s. I have a degree in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati. Before I "retired" to become a full-time mother I designed retail stores, malls and really big signs. I liked this job but it was very demanding. From now on the biggest thing I want to design has to fit on a 12x12 piece of paper
Lyneen Jesse
I am honored to be chosen as a contestant in SYTYCSC. I live in the Pacific Northwest with my wonderful husband, Mike, of six years and our absolutely spoiled schnauzers Dixie and Daisy. I am blessed to have my Father-In-Law, Ben, with us who loves to cook! I have been scrapping since my teens; through the years I have added stamping. In 2000 after I married I became an obsessed scrapper; most of the time you will find me in my room creating my current project.
Becky Thackston
Hi! My name is Becky Thackston and I live in Hiram, Geogia. I am a mom of two teenagers (gasp) but have loved every minute of it. I work full time in the Medical field but scrapbook every chance I get in between the kids and work. I started scrapbooking over 10 years ago when I was invited to a party and have been hooked ever since. My favorite thing about scrapbooking is there are no limits, you can do what ever your heart desires and make beautiful memories in the process.
Debbie VanMarter
Hi! I'm Debbie and I currently reside in Michigan. Like most people I began scrapbooking when my children were born, however I have been interested in art and photography my whole life, so this is a wonderful hobby that blends both of my interests. I have two children, an 8 year old girl and 5 year old boy and they keep me hopping and happy! Thier smiling mugs are the ones you will see on most of my layouts!
Amy Coose
Hi! My name is Amy Coose, and I live in Northern Virginia with my hubby and two fabulous children. Austin, my DS will be 8 this month, and my DD, Georgia just turned 6...where does the time GO???? They are the focus of most of my scrapbook pages. I have been scrapping since Austin was 1, and have become totally hooked. I have served on a few online store DT's, and am currently on the # Bugs in a Rug DT. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue on with the Bliss SYTYCS contest, it's, by far, my favorite place to be EVER!!! Thanks so much for this opportunity!!!
Mary Rogers
Hello, my name is Mary Rogers. I live in Au Train, Michigan on the shore of Lake Superior with my husband Will and children, Hayden 12 and Madison 10. I have been scrapping for about 7 years – additively for the past three. I work full-time, so I scrap when I should be sleeping. I recently have been successful in the publication part of this hobby having layouts featured in Creating Keepsakes, Blue Media Scrapbooking Styles Defined and upcoming Layout Blueprints Two, Memory Makers and Cantata books. My favorite subjects to scrap are my family and our cat Mya. I am excited about SYTYCS and look forward to seeing how I scrap under pressure.
Sara-Anne Caudle
Hi! My name is Sara-Anne and I am the wife to Chris and the mother to Micah (6) and Makaley (4) who are the joy of my life. We live near Raleigh, NC. I seems I have been scrapbooking forever. I remember when I was a teenager and traveled abroad and came back and spread all my pictures all over the dining room table and categorized them according to the alphabet . I did a "alpha scrapbook" over 15 years ago and haven't stopped since. I have really taken to the art since having my children and according to my husband I need a 12 step program. In my spare time (HA!) I love to sing and play the keyboard at our church, photography and to travel with my family.
Laura Fiore
Hi everybody! I am Laura Fiore, and couldn't be more excited to be a part of this awesome contest! I'm mom to teenagers Jessica and Nicolas, wife of almost 20 years to Victor, reader, photographer, runner, fitness instructor, and totally addicted to scrapbooking! I began scrapping about nine years ago when I felt the need to be creative, but was bored with sewing and cross-stitching. One of the best parts of this lifestyle is all of the sweet friends I have made online. Thanks for all of the daily inspiration Blissers, and thanks for this great opportunity!
Christy O'Bryant
I have been scrapbooking for almost 5 years now. I have 3 children who are the main focus of my pages, with the occasional one about other family members thrown in. I am a pediatric physical therapist, and if I gotta work (and I gotta!) then I'm happy to be doing what I do. I have a wonderful husband who supports my "little hobby" and long as I don't forget to save some $$ for groceries !
Stephanie Klauck
My name is Stephanie and I am a mom of two awesome kiddos and one fabulous
husband. I live in Ontario, Canada and I have been scrapping since 2003. I
love to be creative and I can't wait to be challenged during this contest. I
am honoured to have been chosen as a top 20 finalist.
Shelia Daniels
I am Sheila. Wife to Davin, mother to Orion (8) and Alexander (6), and companion to Little Kitty, Ursula la la, and dog Lily. I working as an environmental educator and freelance web designer but I'm a SAHM in my heart. I've been scrapbooking for about 8 years, but taking photos since I was a kid. I create for myself more than anything, which gives me a lot of room to explore
Glenda Tkalac
Hi, my name is Glenda Tkalac and I am married (almost 19 years!), have 2 kids (teens - feel my pain???) and work full time but wish I could scrap full time! ha ha Scrapping makes my heart happy, I love playing with my scrap "toys" and thinking outside of the box and trying new techniques and being inspired by others (and hopefully inspiring others as well?). I have a good sense of humour and love to laugh, love Coors Light, iced caps, unicorns, capris, purses and baubles and a good thunderstorm, I'm totally and wholeheartedly addicted to stamping lately and love to shop, especially for scrappy stuff!
Davinie Fiero
My name is Davinie and I'm excited to take on the SYTYCS challenge! Let's hope that between the camping, BBQ's, kiddie pools, and 100 degree heat that I can muster the mojo and the time to stretch my creative brain. Let the challenge begin!
Brandi Pitts
I am Brandi Pitts (drewsmama) and I live in a tiny East Texas town. I've been married to Jason for 11 years and I'm a SAHM to the most beautiful baby girl, Drew, who will be ONE this week! I've been scrapping all my life, but doing it the correct way for about 10 years. I would say that my style is "Simple Shabby" and I distress everything. I love ribbon, ink, and bling and I can never get enough alphabets. I am so excited to be chosen for this contest and I can't wait to see what fun challenges are in store for us!
Carrie Civinskas
Living in Michigan where the winters are long and often unpredictable, I turned to a new hobby, scrapbooking, about six years ago. After the birth of my son in 2003, I became hooked and have remained a voracious learner of the craft ever since. I am a wife, mom, obsessive home organizer and decorator and I am a middle school teacher. In a word, I would describe my life as busy although what I ultimately crave is order, balance, and simplicity. My pages, like my life, are layered and colorful yet linear which is a reflection of my deep desire of organization. I have had the honor of being published by Scrapbook Trends, Memory Makers and Creating Keepsakes magazines.
Diana Brodeur
My name is Diana Brodeur and I've been scrapping for almost 2 years now. Like many other ladies, I started scrapping when my daughter was born. To me scrapping is not only a creative outlet but a way to preserve my memories so that I don't forget them as time passes. I love to play around with new techniques and am always looking for new ways to challenge myself. I am so excited to be a part of the SYTYCS contest! Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity!
Karen Day
Howdy Ya’ll! I’m Karen and I LOVE paper crafts!! All kind of paper crafts: card making, scrapbook pages, mini albums, altered coasters, clipboards and even my rolodex fell prey to my addiction, …um I mean hobby. If you asked my mom, she would tell you that my passion for crafting started in kindergarden when I was caught eating paste while building a “doll house” out of paper. She truly believes that the paste eating days just turned me in to the paper crafter that I am today. Thomas and I started dating in college and married shortly after he graduated. Today, I am mommy to Anna Claire (7, and becoming a paste eater in her own right) and Jackson (4). My paper passion led me to find work in the craft industry. I began as a freelance crafter, writer, and scrapbook teacher (both here at home and at Creating Keepsakes Conventions. I am thrilled to be a part of the So You Think You Can Scrap contest!
