Jul 7, 2016

The Cut Shoppe "Getting To Know You" bloghop / Good Friends

The Cut Shoppe's "Getting to Know You" blog hop


Hello everyone, and welcome to the "Getting To Know You" blog hop!  I am still pinching myself, as it slowly starts to sink in that i am part of the design team for THE CUT SHOPPE,  and i am taking part on this blog hop.   



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For all those who are not familiar with me, my name is Nathalie (a.k.a.  Tachita,  my spanish nickname since birth, and what i am called at home).  I am blessed to be at a stay-at-home wife and mom to two teenagers and a fur baby.  


How many times in a week, do you work on something scrapbook related?

I discovered scrapbooking when my kids were little, once they grew, I started  to take up scrapbooking more seriously, and now I use up all my nights and most of my free time creating visual memories for my family.  Every night you can find me working on projects for my albums, Scrapbook Nerd, and now The Cut Shoppe.



What’s your favorite subject to scrapbook?
My family and friends are my inspiration to capture memories, and create beautiful pages where i can document our life adventures.  My pages are full of my photos especially that of my kids -nieces and nephews included -,  even my fur baby has his own album...


What is your favorite color to use on your layouts/projects? What is your least favorite color?


I have different taste in colors, it all depends on what I am inspired at the moment, however, I tend to gravitate towards teal and pink shades with lots of white space around them... I still get intimidated by orange colors,  i always think pumpkin and halloween -but I am slowly learning to love it -.  


Why do you like using cut files on your layouts/projects?

It wasn't until last Christmas that my family gifted me with a Silhouette Cameo, and  it was love at first cut for me.  I love how a simple cutfile can transform your ideas into a project with such ease and beauty.  I am still amazed on how the same cutfile can be used in many projects and always look brand new,  it makes for  inifinite possibilities.



What are some of your other favorite hobbies? If you were not a scrapbooker, what other hobby do you think would consume most of your time?
Though I love this craft, you can easily find me walking around with my camera in hand (I love photography), reading a book while enjoying some coffee, watching my son play soccer, crocheting, and/or baking treats whenever I need some extra inspiration  ( I am a certified Professional Baker )


Tell us 5 things we don’t know about you!
for all those who are just meeting me-: 
1.    I have a Chemical Engineering Degree (left the profession to become a mom),  
2.   I love dark chocolate (the darker and bitter, the better it tastes), 
3.   I was a competitive swimmer as a child (now i am out of shape),
4.   I own a rather large shoe collection (i love them, even when i don't wear them),
5.   After over 25 years in Canada (speaking English 24/7) I still haven't lost my Spanish accent ;) . 


Today, I am sharing with you a new layout  created using the new digital Sunny Side Up collection by Ashley Horton for the Cut Shoppe,  the Funky Floral cutfile and the Girls Wanna Have Fun cutfile from the Cut Shoppe for Scrapbook Nerd.  The combo of the digital collection and the cut files creates a beautiful frame for the pictures of one of my best friends and I at our 'breakfast date'.


the completed layout




The title was created using the Girls Wanna Have Fun designed by The Cut Shoppe for ScrapbookNerd.com





This layout was creaated using  The Cut Shoppe's Hello Sunshine collection.




The flower was created with the Funky Floral cut file from the Cut Shoppe

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I really hope this served as a brief introduction of my work.  I would love to hear from you, so  remember to leave a comment.  All design members will be giving away a $5 gift certificate to a lucky visitor, so don't forget to leave a comment on each of the blogs -before July 10-.  A list with all the winners will be published on The Cut Shoppe's blog on July 13, so don't forget to  check to see if you are a winner.
As always feel free to contact me,  all my info is on the side panel.

Till next time,   

Happy Crafting!


P.S.  Now you are off to  meet Eunyoung, just follow the link on the blog hop list below:


ALLIE STEWART
ZSOKA MARKO
JENNIFER MCMURTREY
IRIT LANDGRAF
CANDACE PERKINS
MANDY MELVILLE
FLORA FARKAS
NATHALIE DESOUSA --- You are Here

Next --->EUNYOUNG LEE <---Next

MONIQUE LIEDTKE
MICHELLE STOKES
ZINIA AMOIRIDOU
KELLY JANES
ENZA GUDOR
MELISSA VINING
WENDY ANTENUCCI

19 comments:

  1. Wow, awesome page! I adore that stitched title!! and thanks for sharing all those little bits about you, was so fun to read.

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  2. Love the layout! I'd love to see what you bake too! X

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  3. Awesome, Nathalie. A bunch of bakers on the team!

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  4. I really love your layouts.

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  5. beautiful layouts girl! i agree- dark chocolate is the bombdiggity!

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  6. This layout is stunning, Nathalie!! I'm so excited to have you on the team, and can't wait to see upcoming layouts!!

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  7. That stitching is gorgeous. Yeah for Canada!

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  8. So Beautiful Nathalie! Stitched title is an awesome idea!

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  9. Beautiful layout Nathalie! The stitching is perfect :) I loved reading your responses to the questions.

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  10. Congratulations on becoming a member of the design team, Nathalie! I love the stitching on your title. Beautiful!

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  11. Love the cutfile, stitching .. it's great! into the "favorites" you go :)

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  12. Love the layout that you created

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  13. Great layout , I love the stitching around the letters. Love it,

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  14. Love how soft it looks! Pretty uses of the files and gorgeous stitching!

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  15. Beautiful-- I love the colors you used to make that Funky Floral cut file pop!! So creative with the stitching too!

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  16. Stunning layout! I look forward to seeing more!

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