Flatterday Saturday

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

I'm so ready for this weekend...it's time to chill :)

It's Maria here today and I am the lucky person who gets to post about the WONDERFUL {Lisa Henke}.

I only knew Lisa from her creations before we were on the {ippity} design team and I thought she was AMAZING then :) Now that I get to work with her, I have to say I'm so honored to have such a BEAUTIFUL person like her in my life. She is always so willing to help out {like with tonight's VSBN challenge} and her postive attitude is contagious!!! She is just one of the reasons this design team is so AMAZING!!

Lisa you are a SUPERSTAR!!

Let's kick this thing off with a little info from Lisa :)

· Tell us a little about yourself.

Hello, It’s Lisa Henke here. I live a very blessed life here in the Midwest in the big city of Cincinnati, OH. I’m originally from Michigan and my family is still up there. It’s only about a 4 hour drive, so I get to go home regularly. I attended college at the University of Michigan where I met my wonderful husband, Tim. I followed him back here to Cinci, his hometown, and we’ve been here ever since (12 yrs now!). I get to stay home with my 3 very active, rambunctious, and sweet little guys-love that! It’s the hardest job I’ve ever had, but it’s the best job and I wouldn’t have it any other way-plus it allows me to be home and stamp when I can. There is rarely a day that goes by where I don’t create something. I love this craft/hobby/passion!! And feel so fortunate to work with such a great company!Lisa with her boys {Tim (dh), Nicholas, Joshua and Ryan} at a UM football game

·How did you first get involved in stamping?

Same a lot of you-a stampin’ up! workshop, thanks to my MIL!!
·What is your stamping style?

I don’t know….I used to think CAS, but now I add so many layers and embellishments, I don’t think it counts. I’ve been told I have a scrappy style-I like that!
·Tell us about your creative process.

I actually have it all in my head before I get started (now it doesn’t always turn out the way I envision, but it’s often close). While I stamp and create daily, my actual stamping time is limited, so I pretty much have to know what I want to create before I sit down. I love a good sketch, and am always inspired by great dp-those are probably my two starting points. Other times, it is the stamp that dictates what I want to make.
·What is your favorite {ippity} stamp set and why?

Where you Should Be-is that a shocker???? LOVE the sentiments, and THOSE leaf images-awesome!
·How often do you stamp?

daily
·How long does it take you to make a project you are happy with?

Varies, but probably 20-30 minutes on average.

I'm SO happy that she sent me this card to post because it's one of my faves!!

·What does your craft room look like?

Messy! I am not good about putting stuff away. The floor is always cluttered with papers and stamps.
·What is your biggest paper crafting challenge?

Getting out of a rut. Sometimes I feel like I am creating the same thing over and over, you may not see that, but it is how I feel some weeks.
·If you were stranded on a desert island what are the three things you would bring?

my 4 favorite boys (yes, DH is included here!), ice cream, and my Ipod
·What is your favorite quote?

hmmmm, I am not a quote person, but Unity/ippity is making me into one. I love this verse from Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
·What would I find in your refrigerator right now?

Lots of condiments, stuff to make salads, diet coke, beer, milk, cheese!
·If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?

I know he’s not a super hero, but Inspector Gadget-how cool would it be to have go-go gadget arms

·What would your dream vacation be?

Hawaii, or some other tropical island-beach, sunshine, and crystal clear waters, ahhhh

How about one more Lisa creation!!!

I hope you enjoyed getting to know Lisa as much as I have!! Make sure you check out the {ippity} sponsored {Virtual Scrapbook Night} tonight on Splitcoast. You can {CLICK HERE} to be taken to the forum. Lisa and I got to work together for a ROCK OF LOVE challenge that we are very excited about :)

COME JOIN US!!!

"Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible."