Getting to Know Monique & Celina!!

Please join us in welcoming our June Guest Design Team -- Celina and Monique!!   Monique will be here on Tuesdays and Celina will be here on Thursdays this month.   So we asked them both to answer a few questions so we could all get to know them a little better...

Hi everybody!  I am Monique Nicole Fox (by name), sweet (by nature), ethnic (by design) and blessed (by God).  I am a 41 y/o single mother of a handsome son name *Christian*.  He will be 8 y/o this month on 3/27.  He is growing so fast.  We also have a beautiful cat name *Angel* who turns 9 y/o this month.  She joined our family in Dec. of 2008. 

Why do you scrapbook?
I love being creative and preserving memories for my son. I also love being on Design Teams, and entering challenges and contests.

What is the one scrappy item you just can't live without?
Punches

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Red!  My truck is red.  My accents around the house is red.  My carpet is red.  I have lots of red clothes.

Do you like your handwriting and do you use it on your layouts?
I do like my handwriting but I prefer to type up my journaling.

What is your favorite item in the Flamingo Scraps store today?
The 312 items in the Prima Marketing category.  Pure yumminess!!!!

More of Monique's work can be seen here on her blog!

My name is Celina Matthews. I am 33 years old, a military spouse, SAHM of two daughters (both teenagers) and a 4 yr old son. I am studying to earn my master's degree in Business Administration and hope to be working in that field soon. I started scrapping about 2 years ago and it didn't take long for it to become a passion of mine. I even converted one of the bedrooms in my house into a scraproom, which my husband calls the local scrapbook store. I love to create and find it relaxing, too! I also love to inspire other crafters, so whenever that happens, I am doubly happy!

Why do you scrapbook?
At first, I would scrapbook just to record family memories but now it has become more than that. Scrapping is my creative outlet; it helps relieve stress, tap into my unusual way of thinking, and makes me extremely happy.


What is the one scrappy item you just can't live without?
Ink. Ink in any form, for stamping, blending, distressing... you name it! My favorite type of ink is Tim Holtz's Distress Inks.

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Black. Because I am dark and moody at times but I think I bring the best out in other people (crayons).

Do you like your handwriting and do you use it on your layouts?
I do not like my handwriting, although my daughters tell me its nice. I try not to use my own handwriting on my layouts, and if I do use it, I put it where it is out of the way. Lol!

What is your favorite item in the Flamingo Scraps store today?
I am such a paper fiend that it is hard to choose just one thing! I love the Lily Bee Audrey Collection. I would love to play with those colors and designs!

More of Celina's work can be seen here on her blog!


Please join us this month to see their fabulous work... we can't wait!!