Toni Armstrong

I live in beautiful Conifer, CO with my hubby Iain and our two kids, Natalie (10) and Jamie (5), as well as 2 cats and a puppy. I’m a stay-at-home mom and part-time Criminal Justice student. Iain and I are originally from Scotland but became proud U.S. citizens in 2002. I have been scrapbooking and stamping for 7 years: the scrapbooking came first, then I discovered the world of stamps and I was hooked immediately!
I found cardmaking was an economical way to use up the scraps of paper and embellishments from scrapbooking, and even better was the reaction from friends and family who received my handmade cards on birthdays, holidays, or “just because”.
In addition to paper crafts, I also love photography and reading.
 
In 2004 I came across The Cat’s Pajamas and thought they were a perfect match for my style. Fortunately, Alma agreed, and here I am today! My cards have been published in Paper Crafts, Card Creations, Simply Sentiments, Scrap & Stamp Arts and Stamper’s Sampler. I am a patterned paper addict and love to “play” as often as I can. My style is simple and I love to showcase the stamps in my work – they are, after all, the main attraction!

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Karrie Baker

Hey Everybody! My name is Karrie Baker and I have a stamp problem, a big one! :) I have been stamping for 15+ years now and have loved every minute of it! It seems like I live, breath and eat stamps all the time. LOL

Aside from stamping; I love reading, cooking, playing on my computer, watching movies, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with my crazy family. I am originally from the Bay Area in California but currently reside in Arizona with my wonderful husband, Robert, along with our three labs and orange tabby cat. It's a house full but I wouldn't want it any other way. :)

Anywho, thanks for checking out my bio and HAPPY STAMPING!!

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Gayle Smith

In the life that pays the bills, I am a medical underwriter and independent insurance agent. In the life I would much rather be my day job, I do a lot of teaching at the LSS. My most popular classes are my card marathons. I’m also a demonstrator for several stamp companies at area conventions and Craft Hobby Association. I’ve been stamping for about 17 years and enjoy making altered books and mini books. Being a member of TCP DT is a big accomplishment. I’m looking forward to the challenge and excitement that comes with the job.

 

 

Katie Stilwater

I’m 27 years old and live in Portland, OR with my awesome husband of 7 years and our two sweet little boys, Isaiah (5 years) and Theo (6 months). I’ve been stamping for about 4 years and would describe my style as clean and funky with a whole lot of sparkle! I’m drawn to the retro, light-hearted vibe of The Cat’s Pajamas stamps and I am absolutely thrilled to be on the design team.

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Ana Wohlfahrt

Hi All!! My name is Ana Wohlfahrt and I am a stay at home mom of a beautiful and super active 2 1/2 year old son. I have a wonderful husband of 4 years and still going strong. I have lived in Houston, Texas almost all my life and aside from a few months of unbearable hot, humid weather I love living here. I started stamping about 3 years ago and have not stopped since!! I would describe my style as colorful and full of texture.

I believe that everything is in the details. I enjoy every step of paper crafting. Choosing from different textures and patterns of card stock, shades of colors and ink, and stamps are my form of thereapy. So when I was asked to join TCP's insanely talented design team I didn't think twice in saying "YES"! I can't wait to start this new exciting mission and I hope you will enjoy the many things I will have to share.

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Leigh O'Brien

I am currently a SAHM living in Bel Air, Maryland - our home state — after being in Chicago for four years. I live with my hubby of 12 years, Bill, and the love of both of our lives, our almost 7 year old, Kyle. And I should also mention, Tom, our 2-1/2 year old fuzzy furball of a cat. (Full disclosure of a feline friend should be required of TCP team members!) My best guess is that I've been a stamper for about 10 years.

I got the bug after living just down the street from a wonderful store near our first house in Crofton, MD. When we moved to North Carolina I decided that I should scrapbook. I shopped and bought and collected and organized tons of tools, stickers, paper, etc. but I kept going back to my stamps. (I never did start scrapbooking!) When we moved to Illinois that's when my habit really took off. Five years later, we need to have extra insurance to make sure that the craft room is covered in case of emergency. It's not just a hobby, right, it's a way of life!

In 2005 I found The Cat's Pajamas and purchased a few stamps. I really loved their style and simplicity. I am extremely happy to be a member of the TCP team and feel honored to be in such great company.

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Jen del Muro

Hi All! I live in North Texas, Saginaw to be exact, with my wonderful husband and beautiful daughter. We also have 2 crazy dogs and a sly black cat (not Sprinkle), that we occasionally claim as our own. Before staying at home, I taught third grade in public schools. I am very happy to be able to stay at home and watch our kiddo bloom and grow.

I truly discovered stamping in the fall of 2004 when my neighbor’s son brought over a cute little Halloween treat. I had to know what it was, how it was made and how could I get my hands on the stuff…now! It’s been a few years since then and needless to say, I am now “in the know.” I love all things stamping! The paper, the ink, the embellishments and, of course, THE STAMPS!! What was once in one drawer of my house has now consumed an entire room…and I love it!

I describe my stamping style as clean. I love sharp edges, matted panels and bold images. Yes, my stamping abilities have grown a lot since that fall day a few years back, but I know that I can always learn more. There is always something else out there that I want to know all about, whether it be a type of stamp, ink or paper or a creative person. I am absolutely thrilled to be here amongst such wonderful people on the TCP team!

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Julee Tilman
Special Project Designer

Hi all you TCP stampers! My name is Julee Tilman and I fell in love with TCP stamps the first time I laid eyes on them. I love Alma’s swanky, fun style and that sassy cat, Sprinkle, just stole my heart. I started crafting at a young age, cutting up pictures from coloring books and pasting them onto construction paper to make cards for all my friends and family. As the years passed and I grew taller, my love of card and gift giving steered me towards rubber stamping and I’ve never looked back. In the “real” word I’ve spent the past several years as a graphic designer, but recently bowed out of the corporate rat race to design my own line of rubber stamps. I reside in a quiet suburb of Boise, Idaho with my best friend and husband of 10 years and our spoiled and very lazy feline. I would describe my stamping style as contemporary, well layered and glittertastic! After all, life is better when it sparkles!

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Alma de la Rosa

Once upon a time, I thought money was to pay for things like food. Or clothing. Or shelter. All those things we were taught to believe were the necessities of life. So I took a job in the ad world, where I logged nearly 20 years as a designer and art director, creating work that other people liked, to pay for those things other people said were necessities.

Then I discovered rubber stamping and learned what money was really meant for. To buy new stamps.

So I left the ad world behind to create things that I liked, and I haven't looked back since. And now, I'm so thankful that other people like what I like.