American Crafts Studio Blog: Ready Set Go Guest Designer: Nicole Nowosad

A big congrats to the winner of the Ready Set Go collection, Cassandra Darwin, (please email us [email protected] to claim your prize!):

The talented Nicole Nowosad is the Guest Designer for Ready Set Go week!

Short bio: I am a 30-something, proud Canadian living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. When I am not working full time for the Canadian government, you can find me cheering from the sidelines at my two boys' (10 & 7) soccer games or playing dress up with our 3 year old princess. If I had to describe my scrapping style, I would say it is eclectic. My favorite go-to supply is patterned paper – I love to cut it up, punch it out, and try new things/different ways to work it! I love lots of colour and a little sparkle can’t hurt either!

How did you get started scrapbooking? I started scrapbooking after a home party many, many moons ago! I didn’t get serious about it until I found the internet and then I could not be stopped - I was completely hooked and haven’t looked back since.

What is your favorite American Crafts product? Just one? Hmm, I can’t choose just one so, patterned paper and Thickers!

BE YOURSELF by Nicole Nowosad

Designer note: Create a whimsical page border with scraps of patterned paper by running your scissors along the edge of the paper and zipping it along quickly. This creates a fun, wavelike effect perfect to add when you don’t have a border punch handy.

Supplies: On The Clock Paper (35779) – Ready Set Go, Charmed Paper (35780) – Ready Set Go, To Do List Paper (35782) – Ready Set Go, 6x6 Paper Pad (35790) – Ready Set Go, Date Night (76232) – Daybook, Decorative Tags (85588) – Bits, Primetime Cardstock (35769) – Ready Set Go, Green Light Paper (35765) – Ready Set Go, Think Good Thoughts Paper (35766) – Ready Set Go, Dimensional Stickers (42255) – Remarks, Dimensional Stickers Delights (85591) – Details, Roller Date Stamp Photo Op (96731) – Stamps

THIS IS WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE by Nicole Nowosad

Designer note: Rip out a page from the mini Daybooks and crumple it to add some texture and layer it under paper or photos.

Supplies: Rise N Shine Paper (35783) – Ready Set Go, Surrounded Paper (35781) – Ready Set Go, Get Cozy Paper (35774) – Ready Set Go, 6x6 Paper Pad (35790) – Ready Set Go, True Story Paper (35775) – Ready Set Go, Die Cut Shapes (85589) - Bits, Date Night (76232) – Daybook, Hey There (39224) - Acrylic Stamps, Adhesive Metal Discs (85590) – Flair, Everyday Mediterranean (42257) - Thickers, Roller Date Stamp Today (59220) – Stamps, Letter Stickers Baxter Brown/Blue (42254) – Remarks

HELLO CARD by Nicole Nowosad

Designer note: Mix chipboard, die cuts, and stamped houses to add texture and depth to your project.

Supplies: 6x6 Paper Pad (35790) – Ready Set Go, Hey There (39224) - Acrylic Stamps, Dimensional Stickers Delights (85591) – Details, Letter Stickers Baxter Brown/Blue (42254) – Remarks, Sure Thing Stickers (42255) – Remarks, Die Cut Shapes (85589) - Bits, Decorative Tags (85588) – Bits

HAPPY CANVAS by Nicole Nowosad

Designer note: The paper leaves are perfect for a little banner! Just fold them in half, staple, and add onto twine or ribbon for a quick and easy banner!

Supplies: Rise N Shine Paper (35783) – Ready Set Go, Get Cozy Paper (35774) – Ready Set Go, Lunch Break Paper (35771) – Ready Set Go, 6x6 Paper Pad (35790) – Ready Set Go, Document (76235) – Daybook, Paper Leaves (85592) – Fieldhouse, Die Cut Shapes (85589) - Bits, Surrounded Paper (35781) – Ready Set Go

THE THINGS YOU SAY by Nicole Nowosad

Designer note: Capture some phrases from a loved one by trimming the speech bubbles from the Think Good Thoughts Paper. Add some Cute Overload stickers to embellish and pop with lots of American Crafts foam adhesive!

Supplies: Good Morning Paper (35764) – Ready Set Go, Think Good Thoughts Paper (35766) – Ready Set Go, Afternoon Delight Paper (35763) – Ready Set Go, 6x6 Paper Pad (35790) – Ready Set Go, Dimensional Stickers Delights (85591) – Details, Die Cut Shapes (85589) - Bits, Date Night (76232) – Daybook, Delighted Accents & Phrases (42252) – Remarks, Oh Yes Fabric Stickers (42256) – Remarks, Cute Overload Stickers (42253) - Remarks, Roller Date Stamp Today (59220) – Stamps, Hey There (39224) - Acrylic Stamps

Make sure to check out Nicole's blog, Pinterest, Instagram (@justnickscrap) and Twitter to see her creations and what inspires her! Have a fabulous weekend!