Spotlight: Melissa Mann

It's the last week of spotlights! First up is returning member Melissa Mann:

Name: Melissa Mann
Blog: iheartpenquins.blogspot.com
Location: Pensacola, FL
Pinterest: pinterest.com/MelissaMann
Twitter: @MelissaMann1981

Short bio: My day job is acting as Team Lead for Front Desk reservations at a resort located on the Gulf of Mexico. I have been scrapbooking since 2005 and super excited to be with American Crafts for a second term!

Favorite thing to scrapbook: My family.

Favorite AC product: Patterned paper!

5 fun facts:
1. I was home-schooled from K-4 to 12th grade.
2. I love the strawberry slush from Sonic!
3. I could eat Mexican food every day.
4. I HATE roller coasters.
5. My eye doctor calls me the "Queen of Astigmatism".

Melissa exclaims, "I love layers of paper and mists! On my layout, I layered lots of papers, vellum, and embellishments right in the center of my layout. On my card, I used a fun watercolor resist technique using mists!"

HELLO FRIEND by Melissa Mann

Supplies: Kraft (71461) - Cardstock, White (70181) - Cardstock, White Embossing Powder (27124) - Zing!, Camera (59156) - Stamps, Solid Roller Tape (61719) - This to That, Doodle (42243) - Remarks, Sketchbook Die Cut Cardstock Shapes (72290) - Bits, Amy Tangerine Accents & Phrases (42213) - Remarks

THIRTY ONE by Melissa Mann

Supplies: Robin's Egg (71138) - Cardstock, Sunny Skip Paper (35636) - Neapolitan, Envelopes (78072) - Daybook, Neapolitan (58805) - Premium Ribbon, Roller Stamp (59160) - Neapolitan, Serendipity White (53291) - Thickers, Neapolitan Phrases & Accents (42232) - Remarks, Neapolitan Chipboard Shapes (78070) - Embellishments

Want a chance to win your favorite new line? (Choices are Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic; Amy Tangerine Ready Set Go; Soho Garden; Pumpkin Patch; or Kringle and Co)

Leave a comment on this post letting me know what "theme of the week" you'd like to see here on the blog! I'll randomly select a winner and announce them with Friday's post. Good luck to one and all!

Comments

[Christa Allgood]

I would like to see a teen week!

[A Facebook User]

Since it is officially fall, I would love to see colorful fall trees as a theme! And Melissa sounds like she could be related to me as I could eat mexican food EVERY DAY too!

[Jennifer Gerwig-Dively]

"Queen of Astigmatism." Heh heh. Sorry, really not funny IRL but definitely funny to read. :) Upcoming theme... Boy (but not all baby blue/duckies/trucks etc.) Neutrals. Autumn.

[Patricia Moussatche]

I'm glad Melissa is sticking around!

As for theme: I LOVE vacation layouts and I'll second the comment above about big boy layouts.

[Michelle Lane]

I'd love to see a "use it up" week with tips on using scraps of the tail ends of a collection pack. That way I can make room for some new goodies! :)

[Chel]

A theme I would love to see: "off the page"- meaning, projects that aren't scrapbook/card related: wreaths, gift tags, gift wrap, mail art, ornaments for the holidays, photo frames, mixed media, home decor... I know there have been a lot of those projects posted, but I would love to see a whole week of inspiration!

[Ourchangeofart.blogspot.com]

I'd love to see a week devoted to color - different color schemes and how to use them on your projects

[Laura Prenkert]

I would love to see a theme that shows ideas for using scrapbooking items on non-scrapbooking projects (home decor, christmas decorations, etc.) I love stretching my supplies past my pages!

[Debbie Igram]

How about monochromatic, rubber stamping, or autumn?

[Crafterslife.wordpress.com]

I'd love to see a week of large photos. I often struggle to fit larger than 4x6 photos on my pages.

[Amanda Johnson]

What great inpsiration! Love getting to know all the team! I would love to see a theme of using scrappy products for home decor and altered projects. Also, would love another silhouette week!! I was so inspired last time you did that! Thanks for the chance!

[Michelle Young]

I would love to see layering and also loved the idea of using your scraps.

[Krystyn13]

I'd love to see a Fall theme.

[Margie Visnick]

I would love to see a fall them using up scraps. Or old and new mixed!

[KathleenB]

I would love to see a theme of "me" or scrapbooking about ourselves. I think it is so important to include more of ourselves in our scrapbooks.

[Account Deleted]

wow... i would love to see on creative ideas using vellums, making unique mini albums, and rub ons.

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[Miriam Prantner]

I'd love to see a week on creative ways to include journaling on pages, as well as creative ways to include memorabilia.

[Laura Mullen]

I would love a "kidless" week--I dont have any children and would love to see some layouts/scrap ideas that don't include children. Sometimes I struggle with things to scrap and everyone seems to focus on their children.

[Vegetablog.wordpress.com]

I "second" the comment above about including memorabilia on layouts!

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Birthday week...lots of birthday layouts!

[Jess Leggett]

I'd love to see a stamping week, or a watercolors week.

[Tammy]

multi picture layouts....'cause we want to fit more photos into our albums :)

[Kerys]

OMGosh! I just LOVE these ideas! Thanks for the inspiration! I would love to see a 'boy' themed week - they are often the ones I struggle with! But not baby boys - youths/teens. :-)

[Gwatson]

I would love to see a Shop Your Stash theme where you build a lovely kit with your old and new AC papers and products.

6 PP, 3 Cardstock, 1 big Alpha, 1 small Alpha, and other cute coordinating embellishments :)

-Gabi from Denton, TX

[Gwatson]

AND another idea - double page layouts! Alot of us scrappers out there do them every so often; I'd love to see them on the blog from time to time ;)
-Gabi from Denton, TX

[Kswosinski.blogspot.com]

Love to see a week of double page layouts!

[Lea Lawson]

I would love to see a Halloween week, as it is one of my fave things to decorate for! I would also love a home decor week, and a Christmas week!

[Ashley Newell]

I'd love to see a week with Flair!

[Jamie Greene]

I would love to see a Thankful week. Different projects for the Thanksgiving holiday.

[Lindsay Lord Doucet]

So many themes to pick from! I think I'd like to see a week of scrapping themed photos using non-themed products...

[Abby Huffer]

I would love to see some layouts with the fall theme! Pumpkin patches, leaves, Halloween & Thanksgiving :)

[Kat Benjamin]

i'd like to see a rainbow week! using a variety of american crafts projects that feature ROY-G-BIV. :)

[Robin B.]

I would like to see layouts about Fall type themes including Cider Mills, Halloween, Thanksgiving etc.

[Sophia Allison]

Would love to see how to use up scraps after a LO, using the same products...Thanks a great giveaway!

[Claudia]

So many themes, but would definitely love to see more double page layouts!

[Niina Jurvelin]

Boy themes, House/home and different new tecniques to try. Also multiple photo layouts too...

[Kelly Massman]

teenager/college age kids
I totally love Dear Lizzy's 5th and frolic; thanks for a chance to win!

[Mandabeth55]

I would love to see a "sports" theme....football, swimming, soccer, cheerleading etc....

[SimplySuzis]

I would like to see a week of using supplies from your stash with new supplies to create fabulous scrapbook pages, home decor, etc. Also, using those tools we all have that don't use any more.

I would love to win any of the selections above. Thanks for the great giveaway! Have a memorable day!

[Charis Mouritsen]

I can't get enough of the Technique themes! Always looking for new ways to use products and tools!

[Tomandpriscilla]

Would like to see easy yet stylish mini albums!

[Cynthia B.]

How about ideas on using flair and feathers?
I seem to be collecting both, but other than the occasional embellishment here and there, I'd love to see more ideas.
Cool learning more about Melissa! And - thanks for the chance to win! Tough choice for the winner. ;)

[Kathleen]

I would love to see either a mini album theme or a theme on how to put together your own kit for a certain project! :) I would so looove to win one of your awesome collections, although it would be a really difficult choice!

[Mary Sirls]

I would love to see idea using Vellum. I have such a problem on how to use the pieces I have.

[Valerie Bishop]

I'd love to see some stamping and heat embossing!

[Reneezwirek.wordpress.com]

This is the time of year I like to look back and remind myself of everything I'm thankful for...I'd love to see a thankful themed week. Of course in the spirit of the season, I'd also like to see Fall/Halloween themed weeks, too!

[Chph4evr]

I'd like to see themes about scrapbooking crops. Also like the ones with holidays involved.

Carla from Utah

[Andrea Reynolds]

I'd like to see a week dedicated to boys. I only have boys and I think the inspiration is lacking sometimes.

[Dawn Ritchie]

I'm always looking for ways to use older papers with newer papers. Like, maybe mixing the first Dear Lizzy line with the newest. I know it's not "trendy" but I know all of us are hoarders! Thanks!

[Angela Alexander]

I think I would like to have a theme based on gifts you can make for friends. I always have a hard time coming up with ideas this time of year. I am already thinking about Christmas!

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I would love to see an entire week of CARDS! Lots of them! :)

[Mandy Blake]

is it too early to say.....
shhhh Christmas cards????
ekkkkkk
is it bad i am wanting to get them sorted

thanks for a fun giveaway!!!

[Curlywiggles.blogspot.com]

Yay! Happy to see Melissa on the team for another year. I'd love to see a Kraft week.

[Carol Bloomberg]

I'd love to see a retro theme.

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

[colormehappy supermom]

Melissa is amazing!!! I would love to see more home decor projects!

[D]

hey there, it would be fun to see more layouts and projects mixing lines together.

[Heather C]

Tags and gift wrapping.

[Lesptitsplaisirsdemma.blogspot.com]

I would love to see a "layering" week!!

[Hl0517]

I would love to see a week on design elements/layering/stamping

[Sheryl Coe]

Instagram Week! Fun ways to incorporate into layouts and cards and journals...etc...

[Patricia Roebuck]

Love all of these ideas.

Melissa...these are gorgeous...love the watercolor misted background and resisting...and love all those layers on that LO!

[mjmarmo]

Love each of these! Thanks for the inspiration!! I think a week of fall inspiration would be wonderful!

[Cassandra Darwin]

I would love to see a mini book week. Or something focusing on stamps. Loving ALL those new lines.

[D]

would love to see a quick pages theme for the week

[Cindy deRosier]

I never get tired of "Use Your Scraps" ideas and suggestions.

[Andrea Garland Jiménez]

I will love to see a color week, how to mix colors, how many colors to put in a layout or card with out looking too much.

Thanks for the chance to win some AC goodies :)

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Thanks for the chance to win... I would love to see a "make your own embellies week" ie tags journal blocks flowers etc.. that all coordinate..

[Kelly Oblak]

I'd love to see an Autumn theme.

[Stephanie Baxter]

I'd love to see an old and new week where DT members mix old and new AC products on their projects!

[Amy Jones #8546]

Awesome!! Thanks for the chance. I would like to see a week of Tags. I love tags and I would love to see what you would do with them as well as making tags and putting them on layouts. How fun that would be....

[Kailash Naidoo]

I love working with distress inks and a week with that theme and all the different techniques that one could do with them would be great!!!

[Jennifer Harris]

I need more travel inspiration - I am buried in vacation at the beach photos - so I vote for that theme pretty, pretty please. You have some great travel products - show me how to use them!

[Brenna Crook]

I would love to see a stamping week! I need to learn how to use all those stamps I am hoarding!

[Choman9912]

Christmas is coming - Working on Christmas mini album (all I have to do is add pictures and text!!). Decide on my Christmas card and start producing!

[graceincalifornia]

i always LOVE a good step-by-step tutorial and even more interesting if they were Pinterest-inspired projects :) thank you, AC!!

[Msmith912]

Congrats Melissa on another term with AC! I would love to see a "use your stash" week. I love learning new ways to use up scraps and little bits and pieces. Especially when it comes to Thickers. I hate to throw any Thickers away but struggle to come up with ways to use up those leftovers.

[ShellyJ]

I am always a fan of Double pagers... would love to see a week for those :)

[D]

I would love to see a tween/teen theme and/or more double page layouts. So glad Melissa is back for another year!

[P Nej]

I would love to see using large photos. Being innovative with having the photos as the majority of your layout.

[Kimberly Garofolo]

LOVE your creations...and LOVE being on this AWESOME fun team with you! xoxo :)
Loves,
K

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I read thru some of the other comments. I like someone else's idea of an "off the page" theme. I am always fascinated by these types of creations.

[Olivia Larsen]

I would love to see the DT give us a step by step or video of their creative process. I love watching & observing others, especially when crafting! The whole team could have a day just like they've done in Sept! How fun would that be?! I also love seeing color themes: monochromatic, three colors, five colors, ombre, etc.

[Debbie D]

I like the idea of make your own embellishments using your old scraps!

[Cheryl Schuessler]

Maybe you could focus on how to scrapbook large school photos and class photos. I struggle with creative ways to include them on my layouts.

[Doreen OBrien]

Boy theme pages and scrapping large photos please. Just pinch me with this give away.

[Louanna Stiner]

I would also love to see more "boy" layouts...specifically older/teen boys. I have a son that's a freshman and I sometimes find myself in a rut! Also, maybe some sports? 'Tis the season for soccer, football and rugby!!! :)

Thanks for the chance!

[Audrey Yeager]

I would love to see a mixed media week or a die cutting machine week with some free cutting files!!!! :)

[Rachael Marie]

I would love to see a week of new and trendy fall color schemes...maybe even inspired by favorite fall outfits. What a perfect combo of my two favorites things: scrapping and clothes :)

[Lena K.]

I'd love to see some stamping! AC makes the cutest stamp sets so I'd love to see inspiration on how to use them all =)

[justem]

I would love to see an "old school" week!! Using a bunch of older scrapbooking trends!!

[Scrapandslice.blogspot.com]

I would love to see a "mix old and new" week!

[Chene Arnold]

A fall theme or I'd like to echo a comment above to see stamping. Especially stamping on layouts.

[Sew-ink.blogspot.com]

Very cute! I would love to see "Pet Week" Some Pet inspired cards and layouts! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Shirley Karnos]

Is it too much to want a whole week of rainbows? With all different types of products?

[Papercraftingaddict Scrapper]

A theme week of pets =) Layouts and cards for a furry, feathered, scaled ... well you get the idea LOL Thanks for the chance to win and for giving some input for the site.

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How about a 4 to 8 pages mini album. I just love mini album.

[Ameliawriteshere.wordpress.com]

I'd love to see a week on packaging!
Thanks for the inspiration and giveaway!

[Fiona Dickinson]

I'd like to see silhouette week again, or else a week using the divided page protectors from studio calico

[Ruth Bonser]

I would love to see double page layout week, use your scraps week, 4x6 photos week or another week on layouts using 6x6 papers, that would an awesome one!
another thought is theme week on using daybook pages for layouts, since i have been thinking about doing that and would love some more ideas.

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I'd love to see a multi-photo week! And....a week or two dedicated to all things fall--my favorite season!