Today we're spotlighting Allison Waken:
Name: Allison Waken
Blog: allisonwaken.com
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Pinterest: pinterest.com/Allison_Waken
Twitter: @AllisonWaken
Short bio: My name is Allison Waken and I'm a wife and mom to two boys (9 and 7), two dogs, and a few creepy crawly pets. We live in the desert of AZ and try to travel to our family in Southern California often! I love change and trying new things, but it sometimes leaves my head swimming with ideas and to-do lists. I love photography, building LEGOS, traveling (who doesn't), and the beach. I started scrapbooking as a child and while the reasoning is the same, my style is a bit different! I love the creativity and artistic side of this hobby. I think it's an amazing way to share our lives with our families.
Favorite thing to scrapbook: Everyday moments with my boys.
Favorite AC product: Thickers! I love mixing different Thickers for a fun title; I think it sets the whole mood of the page. The amazing paper takes a close second!
5 fun facts:
1. When I was 12 I flew a B17 "Flying Fortress" (OK, it was already in the air, and both pilots were right there but still)!
2. My husband and I are high school sweethearts. I was 14 when we met and we've been together ever since!
3. I find it hard to sit and watch tv without my laptop as well. My brain needs several things to do at once!
4. I'm not the most graceful person on earth or anywhere near it! I don't even get embarrassed by it anymore.
5. I love change. New paint colors, re-arranging furniture, what I want
to study, where I want to live... Drives my husband crazy!
Allison says, "I LOVE layering my American Crafts products! Tucking an embellishment here and there always seems to be the perfect finishing touch."
HELLO HANDSOME by Allison Waken
Supplies: Roller Date Stamp (59160) - Stamps, Sketchbook Flat-Top Fabric Brads (85578) - Elements, Sketchbook Printed Cardstock Shapes (77290) - Bits, Sketchbook Palette (42240) - Remarks, Muse White Woodgrain (53344) - Thickers, Journal Black (53337) - Thickers, Draft (59161) - Clear Stamps, Padma's Pattern Paper (35673) - Sketchbook, Paige's Portraits Paper (35691) - Sketchbook, White (71081) - Cardstock, Solid Glue Runner (61711) - This to That, Dimensional Dots (61709) - This to That, Limo Black (6101) - Memory Marker
FOURTH GRADER! by Allison Waken
Supplies: Roller Date Stamp (59160) - Stamps, Camera (59156) - Clear Stamps, Serendipity White (53291) - Thickers, Splendid White (53295) - Thickers, Mini Fair Ribbons (78066) - Embellishments, Accent & Phrase Stickers (42232) - Remarks Books, Large Decorative Tags (78069) - Embellishments, Silver Lining Paper (35635) - Neapolitan, Cheerful Notes Paper (35626) - Neapolitan, Lucky Laugh Paper (35640) - Neapolitan, Delightful Bouquet Paper (35644) - Neapolitan, Fresh Blooms Paper (35630) - Neapolitan, Sea Breeze Paper (35643) - Neapolitan, Hazy Horizon Paper (35639) - Neapolitan, White (71081) - Cardstock, Solid Glue Runner (61711) - This to That, Limo Black (6101) - Memory Marker
Wonderful layouts, Allison! I love the little pops of color on your pages.
Posted by: Lisa C. | Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at 07:15 AM
Congrats on making the DT, Allison! Your layouts are stunning!
Posted by: Heather Leopard | Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at 07:58 AM
Love the soft feel of your layouts!
Posted by: Angie Gutshall | Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at 08:21 AM
love your use of bold titles on the white background. Can't wait to see more of your work!
Posted by: Becky Williams | Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at 08:31 AM
Allison! you are so talented! love your use of black and white mixed with colors!
Posted by: sophie | Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at 08:41 AM
Hello from Belgium, your page is beautiful, beautiful, I'm totally in love with your creation, I like this style of scrap! a big congratulations to you!
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Posted by: Françoise | Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at 09:27 AM
great layouts!!!! love it!
Posted by: MonaLisa | Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Allison, I think your work is AMAZING!!!!
Posted by: Ed | Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at 10:31 AM
Love the layouts! and had to comment on your spotlife info. Like the brain needed more than one thing lol. I just realized i have hard time watching tv w/out my laptop lol. i'm going to check out your blog now. Sure i'll see lots while I'm watching tv =)
Posted by: holly kirby daniel | Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Yay Allison! Your pages look FANTASTIC!
Posted by: Diana Waite | Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at 07:33 PM
Your layouts are amazing!
Posted by: ABudjack | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 04:29 AM
Love the contrast! Wonderful layouts!
Posted by: Erin Stewart | Friday, September 07, 2012 at 07:48 AM
your work is always so BEAUTIFUL and Inspiring to me! I'm so happy you're a part of AC!! love love love all you do.
Posted by: Leslie Ashe | Friday, September 07, 2012 at 09:13 AM
Oooo... I love these! ^_^ And I can totally identify with the love of change! ^_^
Posted by: {leah} | Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 08:46 AM
Such BEAUTIFUL work! I love looking at all your details! xoxo
Loves,
K
Posted by: Kimberly Garofolo Neddo | Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11:06 PM