Noel Mignon Design Team

Noel Fabbri - Owner & "Kit Making Queen"

2010-02-10T00:31:00.000-08:00

My name is Noel Fabbri and I live in Northern California with my husband, 3 young sons, and 2 crazy cats. My passion for paper crafting began after the birth of my first son. I started with very basic scrap booking, which led me into very basic card making. I found this is something that I loved to do. I developed my techniques and thought that what I was creating was something special. Friends and family encouraged me in my endeavors, which I why I decided to launch my website, featuring my handmade cards, and supplies for others to satisfy their own paper crafting needs.

I also enjoy spending time with my family. Watching my boys in their various sports, including gymnastics, soccer and t-ball is so rewarding. Taking trips is also something we have fun doing. My husband and I love to take little get aways to Napa, Las Vegas, Tahoe, and The California Coast. While the boys love our trips to Disneyland, the beach and the snow. My oldest son is 5 and in kindergarten, while my twins are 3 and in preschool. We are a very busy group, but we try and take time to find the fun in everything we do.

Spending time on the website, and crafting, is my "me" time and I relish in it. I hope you enjoy the supplies I offer, and can find some inspiration from the layouts and projects that I, and the team here, have to offer. I am so lucky to have such a talented group of ladies helping me by providing such inspirational work!

Jana Eubank - Design Team Coordinator

2010-02-09T07:03:00.000-08:00

I am more than thrilled to be on the Noel Mignon Design Team! A little about me . . . I'm just a regular gal that names scrapbooking as my passion! I completely love it! I enjoy the creative outlet it gives me as well as the satisfaction of making something that pays tribute to what is most important to me in life . . . my family. I have been scrapbooking for over 10 years. It's become a part of my daily life and a part who I am. My scrapbooking style is eclectic with clean lines. I mostly make 12 X 12 pages, but I also enjoy creating cards and the occasional altered project or mini book. If I'm not scrapping, I'm perusing interior design magazines, hanging out at scrapbook message boards, or celebrating life with my family. I'm hopelessly addicted to chocolate and Diet Coke and love listening to Pandora Radio while I scrap. I am a stay-at-home mom to 3 daughters and 1 son and have been married to my best friend, Kevin, for 13 years. We live in Bountiful, Utah.

JANA EUBANK'S BLOG

Amy Parker - Design Team Member

2010-02-05T08:30:00.000-08:00

I am 26 years old. I am married to my husband Jed, and a SAHM to our almost three year old daughter Creedence, and we just found out recently we are expecting baby number two! We live on the Central Coast of California in the Monterey Peninsula, where is it almost always 60 degrees outside. We have two cats-brother and sister-who's names are Marley and Shiloh.

I do most of my crafting at night when Jed and the Munch are asleep, but as of recent my bedtime has gotten earlier and earlier! I am an avid Chai Tea drinker, make my own at home. And I am probably the worst housewife in the world as I hate cleaning house! :P But at the same time I can't stand someone else doing it for me. LOL! Been working real hard lately to change my habits and giveaway a bunch of our stuff so that things are easier to do around here. I am a collector at heart so going through things can get a little crazy, as not much will make it into the giveaway pile! But that is why I have Jed, he keeps me in check. :D

I got into scrapbooking when my daughter was a couple months old, but I mostly just bought things in the beginning. I think it took me a few months more before I actually finished a project! :P But I have never looked back since! :D

AMY PARKER'S BLOG

Brittny Lejeune - Design Team Member

2010-02-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

Hi! I'm Brittny, but Britt's easier, so we'll just stick with that, mkay? I'm 25, live in Vacaville, California with my ball and chain Eric and Izzy, my way-too-much-like-a-dog cat. We're a shabby little bunch, but we get by!

I went to Cal Poly SLO and have my Bachelors in Landscape Architecture and a minor in Horticulture. When I graduated I decided that scrapbooking would just be so much more fun and conveniently, the job market agreed with me. I sort of stumbled into a job as a sales rep for several scrapbooking and stamping companies.I've been doing that for the last six months or so, and am loving it!

My favorite manufacturer is Cosmo Cricket, I can't stand the word hokey pokey, and I consider chocolate to be a much better cure for depression than any therapist could ever be. I watch reruns of Dawson's Creek on dvd, am slightly obsessive compulsive, and if I had to eat one food for every meal for the rest of my life it would be Panang Curry with beef. Oooooh yum!

I started scrapbooking about 5 years ago. My mom had converted my old bedroom into her scrapping room and began to build up a massive amount of supplies. BUT she just couldn't get started. She said that she needed to have all the tools that she would need before she could start because what if she got halfway through a page and realized that she needed something she didn't have!?! I took that as a blatant challenge. So I began to put layouts together. Layouts on 8.5x11 paper, with Jolee's stickers and dotty alphabet stamps and deckle-edged scissors. Eesh.... I soon realized that I definitely wanted to pursue this in any way that I could.

BRITTNY LEJEUNE'S BLOG

Candice Reszko - Design Team Member

2010-02-05T07:30:00.000-08:00

> Hello everyone!!! Let me start off by saying that I am truly

honored being on the Noel Mignon Design Team! If you have

not discovered already these ladies are extremely talented.

My name is Candice Reszko and was born and raised in Las Vegas

but now reside in Los Angeles. I currently am a stay-at-home mom

to three little lovelies. My goal in the near future is to go back

to school for graphic design/photography.

My passion for scrapbooking started about six years ago and I

know that this is a love affair that is going to last forever!!!

CANDICE RESZKO'S BLOG

Diana Brodeur - Design Team Member

2010-02-05T06:30:00.000-08:00

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Oh my gosh! Where do I start! Well first off, my name is Diana Brodeur. I live in Lawton, Oklahoma with my two little girls, Aryanna and Jaina. Oh and I can’t forget our ever lovable cat, Felix. I work full time at a local bank as an Information Security Officer. I have a degree in Accounting and I was an auditor for my first two years out of college before I took my current job.

I started scrapbooking right before my first daughter was born. A coworker of mine introduced me to it and I was hooked right from the beginning! I stopped scrapbooking for a little over a year and then picked it up full force again in 2008. I love how versatile this hobby is. I love that you can record your precious memories, use it as therapy, or just to be able to create something fun.

DIANA BRODEUR'S BLOG

Jill Cornell - Design Team Member

2010-02-05T05:30:00.000-08:00

My name is Jill Cornell and I live in Windsor Heights, Iowa. I have been married to my husband, Glen, for almost 7 years. We have precious twin daughters, Nora and Lily, that just turned one. I am a busy stay-at-home mama, and I love every minute of it! I have a degree and career experience in communications and public relations but at this point in my life, I am so happy to be home with my girls!

I started scrapbooking right after I was married. At that time, I just had a lot of fun buying supplies! :) I did a little actual scrapbooking but was more of a "shopper." I ended up creating a lot of layouts but took about a two year break and focused on cards and altered projects. Since the birth of my daughters, I have really been into layouts again. It seems to be major life altering events that get me back into recording family moments and memories.

I am so, so thrilled to be part of Noel's design team. I've been a customer of hers for a while now and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her packed kits.

JILL CORNELL'S BLOG

Michele Kovack - Design Team

2010-02-05T00:15:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to be a part of Noel's amazing DT!!! I have loved her products for so long! I am currently a 5th grade teacher. I am am married to my high school sweetheart for the past 15 years, and amazingly we still like each other! I have two children. My daughter is 15 and my son is 13. I started scrapbooking about 15 years ago when my daughter was born. It was a way to deal with my emotions at the time. (My daughter is disabled) It became a creative release for me.....and it just evolved from there! I try to scrap about the events of the year, but also about "real life." Some of it not pretty! LOL! I also started making cards a couple of years ago. I figured I had all the "stuff" anyway, so why not? As far as my style goes? I am not sure anyone has clearly defined it! I do have a tendency to love anything vintage! Lots of bling, lace, etc. I am lucky enough to have a supportive husband who supports my habit completely! I am looking forward to working with all of these talented ladies here! Thanks so much Noel for this amazing opportunity!!

MICHELE KOVACK'S BLOG

Michelle Lanning - Design Team

2010-02-05T00:10:00.000-08:00

Hi there! My name is Michelle Lanning & I am a 31 year old obsessed scrapbooker (did I just admit that?). I live in sunny California with my beautiful (if I do say so myself) daughter Alyson. It is no surprise that she is my favorite subject to scrap! When I am not being a mommy or a scrapbooker I am a first grade teacher! Sometimes the days are long and the best way for me to unwind is to scrap (of course!). I am known to stay up until the wee hours scrapping! I don't think I have a specific style - it is just ME -- fun and usually using plenty of embellishments (hehe). I am thrilled to have been chosen as a part of the Noel Mignon design team and am looking forward to the next 6 months!

MICHELLE LANNING'S BLOG

Virginia Tillery - Design Team

2010-02-04T14:25:00.000-08:00

My name is Virginia Tillery, and I am so very excited to be the Guest Designer for June! :) I've watched my friends Jana & Adrienne showcase these gorgeous kits on their blogs, and have been drooling over them for months. I have been playing with my kit all week and have been just loving the variety of cool things Noel includes in these gorgeous kits. Seriously cool, y'all!

I live in an 80 year old house in Leeds, AL (right outside of Birmingham), with my sweet husband and three kiddos: Emerson (3), Atticus (2), and Sabriel (5 months). Although I daydream about sitting on my screened in front porch and sipping lemonade while I scrap, reality sets in and I chase around my silly kids and try to get the occasional good picture of them. ;)

My style has been called "vintage funk" or "edgy feminine"- whatever it is, it includes lots of layering, shabby chic, paint & colored pencils, and contrasted colors. I pretty much scrapbook every single night, and I love the way it helps me step back from life and see the big picture (no pun intended, I swear!).

VIRGINIA TILLERY'S BLOG.

Greta Adams - DT Alumni

2010-01-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

Hey Ya'll. I am Greta Adams and I am 31 years old from deep down in the south. I live in Biloxi, Mississippi with my hotty hubster and 2 fabulous kids, Mason (6) and Melana (4). I have been scrapping about 8 or 9 years now, once i got over "collecting" supplies for a year or so, and i am totally addicted. I have a tendancy to scrap more of the everyday than birthday's christmas , etc... {GASP!} i know but i find it hard to scrap those for some odd reason. :)

Some of my other addictions are M-A-C makeup (OY!) , trash t.v. ( i love reality shows), shoes, purses, 80's hairbands, and anything that is skully!

You can read more about me and my daily ramblings at It's a Me-Ocracy & I'm the President. if you pop over please say hi. i love to find new blog buddies.

Thank you Noel for choosing me to be apart of your fabu team and this is going to be a great 6 months.. WOOT WOOT!!

Tessa Ann Watte

2008-08-31T20:45:00.000-07:00

Hi there! I am thrilled to be a part of the team this month!

My name is Tessa Ann Watté. I live in beautiful Bend, Oregon with my sweet husband, Steven of 8 years. Starting our family is the next chapter in our lives, so for now we have 2 fur babies, Mozart and Annie. They are great scrapping company. Ha!

I was introduced to scrapbooking 3 years ago, after I received a fun basket of brightly colored papers and stickers as a birthday present. That was it. I was immediately in love. Since that day this fun hobby has quickly become my personal outlet to express myself in a creative way and also preserve memories at the same time. I have been a part of Tinkering Ink, Junkitz, Piggy Tales and FiberScraps Design Teams, but recently have made the choice to create for myself again. Throughout my scrapping days, I have been published in several magazines which included writing articles and most recently my layout was featured on the cover of the Spring 08 issue of Scrap booking & Beyond Magazine.

Over the last 2 years, I've started teaching classes locally in Bend, and this past year had the opportunity of traveling to teach a workshop at Scrapbook Vacation Clubs in Daytona Beach Florida. I also enjoy creating handmade buttons, frames and flower embellishments for my Etsy shop, Tessa Ann Originals. This new venue has kept me so busy, but I am loving it!

You can see more of my work including projects and layouts on my blog :

www.tessaann.blogspot.com
See you around!!!

Tessa Ann

Hello! I'm Jennifer French

2008-06-30T15:21:00.001-07:00

Hello! I'm Jennifer French and I am so thrilled to be a Guest Designer for Noel this July. I have been following her site and challenges forever it seems. I am always up for a challenge and look forward to what she has to offer. I have been completely addicted to scrapping for a couple years now...I think my addiction gets worse with time, too. he he.
A little about me...I live in Southwest Michigan with my 4 year old daughter, Natalie. We also have 3 dogs and 2 cats. I graduated from Western Michigan University in April with my Elementary Education degree and Early Childhood endorsement. I am thrilled to have finally graduated and look forward to having my own classroom someday. Until that day, I will substitute in my hometown school...and the one we have all attended and graduated from for generations.
I will scrap just about everything, although my daughter is the subject of most of my layouts. I enjoy scrapping about our fun times together, nature, our pets, family, basically anything. I have been known to pull over and take a picture because I have a perfect scrapbook layout in mind. I love the creative outlet scrapbooking allows me and the documentation, too.
Again, I am thrilled to be the July Guest Designer!! Thanks, Noel!

Hi! I'm Simone

2008-05-06T17:16:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody!
I am so excited to be the Guest Designer for May!
I live in Chicago, the land of crazy weather, one day it's 75 here the next day it is snowing. I work full-time as an office slave and babysit part-time, so I am always busy. I have a huge family, a kid and a man who allow me to fire away with my camera as much as I want, so that there is always something to scrap. I love making almost everything, but seem to be best at making a mess.
I would say I am a pretty clean scrapper as far as style goes and probably because I hate most messy materials such as glitter and paint.
I blab a ton over at my blog, Daily Dose of Spazz and also run the ScrapYourCRAP blog with my buddy, Greta. I am known as spazzgirl on all the messageboards, communities, facebook, etc...so if you want to "find" me and be friends, that's my name!
A huge thanks to my buddy Noel, who is taking a huge chance on me this month, I am honored to be chosen.

Hi, I'm Mary too!

2008-04-01T18:25:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to be the guest designer for April! I am a SAHM with daughter that will be 11 this month and a 13 year old son. They are the main focus of my scrapping. I have a hard time defining my style, so I've decided to create my own style category-"Melting Pot". I do like to try different styles but have found a linear look more appealing to my eye, so I tend to stick with it. I've been scrapping for about 2 1/2 years and can't imagine life without it now! I live with my husband, kids, 6 cats and 2 dogs in beautiful Colorado. I am thankful for this opportunity and look forward to being a part of such a great design team for the month of April!!

Hi! I'm Mary!

2008-03-02T10:08:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited to join everyone as the Guest Designer this month!
Let's see....a few things about me. I've been scrapbooking for about 3 1/2 years and can't believe that I missed out all those years before! It's become so much more than just a hobby for me, it's part of my life and my daily routine! I've evolved a lot and still haven't felt like I have a specific 'style' per se, everything I create looks different to me, so I always surprise myself! I love making all different size layouts and cards! Above all the scrappy stuff, I'm a stay-at-home mom to 3 children; 7, 4 1/2 and 2 and I've been married to my husband for 8 years. We're a very active family... attending playdates, bbq's and other outings with our friends. And living in sunny Florida we're able to enjoy the outdoors year round! I look foward to being part of the Noel Mignon team for the month, thanks for having me!!

Mary

hello Lisa here!

2008-02-02T18:43:00.000-08:00

I'm the February Guest Design Team Member, so glad to be here!

i live in central california with my boyfriend of 3 years. he's the main focus of pretty much all my scrapbook pages lol!

i would describe my scrapping style as "anything goes" i will try anything once and i'm not afraid to get messy and crazy! i use a lot of paint! and i usually make 8.5x11 pages....not sure why, i just feel like thats "my" size. i am a compulsive patterned paper buyer. i cannot get enough! yes, i am a big time hoarder, but i actually use what i buy eventually lol

well i'm happy to be on the team for the month, and if you want to stop by my blog and say hello, please do so!

Madame Cupcake

~lisa

Hi I am Patti

2008-01-03T05:10:00.000-08:00

Woo Hoo - I’m on a Design Team !!! My name is Patti and I live in Ontario, Canada. I’ve been scrapping for about five years and cannot feed my addiction fast enough. Being avidly involved in scrapbooking has also led to another infectious hobby, and that is photography. I love capturing the essence of our family life and turning the photos into cherished memories with my layouts.
I do not really consider myself a technique type photographer nor do I associate myself with a particular scrapping style. I continue to learn as I go and I thoroughly enjoy trying new designs and layouts that I see in magazines or research online. My most recent scrapping adventure has taken me into acrylic albums which proved to be very successful Christmas presents. When I'm not scrapbooking I spend time with my grandsons or working with my husband in the various aspects of our construction company. I also enjoy renovating and decorating our rental properties.
I have never participated on a Design Team but am sincerely interested in joining your group as I have come to know you and some of your members through attending SJ crops, participating on message boards, etc. I admire everyone's work and would love to learn more from working with them.

My Blog

Adrienne Nixon

2007-12-30T17:29:00.001-08:00

Hey guys! My name is Adrienne and I am soooooooooooooo excited to be a part of this wonderful team! So who is this Adrienne chick? I am just the girl next door! LOL I LOVE scrapbooking!! I have been scrapping since 2001 and think I am just now coming into my "style". When I am not scrapbooking, I enjoy all things related to sewing, photography and knitting! Not necessarily in that order! LOL I have been married to my high school sweetheart for almost 11 years and I am a SAHM to three wonderful kids (well MOST of the time lol) Jaelyn 11, Kayla 8 and Aj 6. I can't wait to get started working with all of you! Thank you Noel for this opportunity!

Terri Hayes - January Guest Designer

2007-12-29T19:38:00.000-08:00

My name is Terri Hayes and I am so excited to be the guest designer this month. I have been scrapping for seven years. I mostly scrap pages about my family (two kids and a wonderful husband) and my dog. I also like to scrap vacations and I am trying to scrap more pages about myself. This past year I have developed a love of mini books and I also really enjoy making cards.

I scrap in all different styles - sometimes simple, sometimes shabby, and sometimes funky! Mixing it up keeps it interesting for me. I scrap both events and moments, single and multiple photos. I am totally addicted to patterned paper and love anything that sparkles! I never worry about finishing it all - I just try to enjoy the process. I'm looking forward to sharing my creations with you this month. Thanks Noel for this fun opportunity!

ELIZABETH MANNA-FALL GUEST DESIGNER

2007-09-11T15:35:00.000-07:00

Hey ya'll, my name is Elizabeth and I'm a scrapbook junkie and scrap supply hoarder...lol. I started scrapping after my son was born. Well, I started collecting supplies after my son was born and didn't scrap a lo till he was about two and a half years old (and oh what a lo it was ;) My son is now almost 8 and my lil girl is 4. I love to scrap the both of them, my hubby, and our new lil kitten Fritz. I tend to scrap more every day events and have a *hard* time scrapping major events. I don't think I have ever scrapped a Christmas or even a birthday aside from one lil ol lo. I know shame on me, but I just have a hard time doing it.

I tend to be a simple scrapper but have recently stepped outside of my box and started to scrap a lil more on the artsy side. I also have found how much I enjoy scrapping about myself (ya gotta document yourself right?). I'm loving all the challenges that have been presented lately as it helps me to scrap more without wasting much time trying to decide what I am going to do. And believe you me, saving time is a must b/c it can take me over an hour to do one lo!

I am *completely* honored and thrilled that Noel asked me to be the Fall Guest Designer and I cannot wait to get inspired and hopefully inspire everyone else :)

Lesle Mora - Summer Guest Designer

2007-06-28T11:04:00.001-07:00

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Hey yall!

Lesle Mora here, from The Great State of Texas! I'm so excited to be the Summer Guest Designer at NoelMignon.com. This is going to be so much fun!

I'm a single mom of three beautiful children. I started collecting scrapbooking supplies when my oldest son was born, about eight years ago . . . that has turned into a serious addiction! But yes, I do actually scrapbook and have been doing so for about seven years now. Time flies when you're having fun!

With three children and a ton of photos, I focus on scrapping multiple pictures on a page. I primarily scrap 12 x 12, but have also worked on odd sizes. I love mini albums and paper bag albums too. I enjoy giving, so many of my creations are wrapped up and taken away. I have recently jumped feet first into digital scrapbooking, and am enjoying it tremendously. I spend a lot of time on the computer already, but I need to work with my hands too, so I see both digital and paper scrapping in my future.

I am looking forward to creating with Noel and the Design Team, I know their art and it is awesome!

Greta Adams - Spring Guest Designer

2007-04-16T07:00:00.000-07:00

Hey ya'll my name is Greta Adams I am 29 years old and live in Biloxi, Mississippi. I have been married to O'Neil for 6 years and we have 2 children ages 3 and 4.

I started "collecting" scrapbooking supplies long before I ever did my first layout, so I guess it would be safe to say I started my very first scrapbook in 1999. Looking back from year to year I can see how much I have grown and it amazes me. Recently I became a Stampin' UP! demonstrator which has led me on a wonderful journey. Until this past year I had never really played with rubber stamps, now I am just as addicted to stamping as I am scrapping and my wallet let's me know.

My addictions include, but not limited to, Scrapping supplies, M-A-C makeup, reality t.v., and any kind of fabulous scrapping gadgets.

This is the very first time I have been asked to do anything like this so I am honored and grateful that Noel has asked me to be a Guest Designer among all this fabulous talent she has designing for her. I am truly humbled and honored.

Jen Schultz

2007-03-18T18:35:00.000-07:00

Hi, my name is Jen and I am 21 years old. I am currently living in Southern Utah, where I moved with my family from Virginia 5 years ago. I work in a local middle school in the severe special education classroom & for the first time can honestly say that I LOVE my job.

I started scrapbooking in the summer of 2003, shortly after graduating from high school. I was introduced to it by a neighbor and was instantly hooked. I have always loved photography and crafts, so as a combination of the two, scrapbooking seemed to be the perfect hobby for me. Though I don't have any children of my own yet, I take great pride in my 2 nieces and 4 (almost 5) nephews. They are the main focus of my scrapbooks and keep me very entertained.

Thanks to Noel for the great opportunity of being on this design team. I look forward to working with you all :)

Ashley Smith

2007-02-22T12:28:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! My name is Ashley and I live in Arkansas. I'm so flattered to have been asked to join Noel's Design Team. Thank you, Noel, for giving me the opportunity!

I've been married to Brian for almost ten years, and I'm a former high school math teacher. My life changed in August 2003 when I gave birth to twin boys four months early. With the death of Shawn and the subsequent medical problems of Clayton, the direction of my life changed dramatically. I've been staying at home with Clayton since he finally came home from the hospital, and I began scrapping in May 2005 as a way to pass the time here at home. It quickly became more than a hobby--I scrap to preserve memories, but I also scrap as a form of therapy. I call my scrapbooks "glorifed journals," as I tend to put as much importance on the journaling as I do the actual photograph.

My style is always evolving, but I tend to always stay linear and pretty graphic. I love patterned paper and can't help but use a lot of it!! I tend to go in spurts too--I may do several one photo layouts, and then switch gears and do several multi-photo layouts. Just whatever floats my boat at the time.

I look forward to working with this team, as I adore the work of every one of them!

Apryl Herrell

2007-02-12T19:30:00.000-08:00

Hi, I'm Apryl Herrell. I'm an avid scrapbooker, photographer, mom and wife. I have three little girls: a 10 year old and 6 year old twins. I'm 30 years old and have been married to my husband Tom for 14 years. We live in Tennessee, with our houseful of pets!

I was introduced to scrapbooking by my sister-in-law 5 years ago, and have been hooked ever since! I love trying new products and coming up with unique, artsty layouts. Scrapbooking has been the perfect hobby to combine two of my loves: Photography and art. I've been lucky enough to teach scrapbooking to others, and to have some of my work published.

Thanks to Noel for inviting me to be on her Team, I'm looking forward to it!!

Jael Calvillo

2007-02-11T15:29:00.000-08:00

Hi, my name is Jael Calvillo. I am 41 years old and a SAHM. I live in Texas, with my husband and 4 children ages 18, 15, 13 and 9. I have been married for 20 years. I love my family, they are the stars of most of my layouts. My sister introduced me to scrapbooking about 7 years ago and I am so glad she did. It is a hobby that I have become very passionate about. I love shopping for supplies as much as I love scrapping.

This is my first time being on a design team and I am so glad and excited to be here. Looking forward to working with the other team members and Noel.