Liz( Elizabeth) Hicks
Waiuku, Franklin, South Auckland, New Zealand
Phone : 021 821 627
E-mail: dizzylizziestamps@gmail.com
Personal blog: www.inkspiringyou2stamp.blogspot.com
I live in the beautiful area of Waiuku, New Zealand with my darling husband, 2 little boys and cats. I moved to New Zealand from England, 10 years ago and now see myself as a Kiwi. I have always enjoyed being creative and have dabbled in various crafts until I was introduced to scrapbooking 6 years ago, and now I am hooked! My scrapbooking is mostly inspired by my 2 beautiful boys and most of my pages are stories about them. I have been on various scrapbooking design teams in NZ and Australia and won a few competitions.
In my teens my Mum introduced me to the art of stamping and since then I have loved getting messy with my inks. Becoming a Stampin’ Up Creative Coach was only natural! For the last 2 years I have been earning money whilst sharing my passion! During this time I have met some of my best friends.
We asked Liz some questions about her scrapbooking and Stampin' Up!
Can you show us a favourite layout?
I love the background of this page created with my favourite stamps En Francais, Baroque Motifs and friends 24/7. The buterfly stamp was embossed in gold and all the flowers hand made. I used On board letter that of course have been stamped! The journal block uses a variety of product including the gorgeous Artistic Etchings and I almost hate that it is hidden!!!
How would you describe your scrapbook space?
My space once was one of my boy’s bedroom but I was out growing our tiny lounge and needed my own space to create and work. It is usually messy, with paper cuttings, paper flowers being made and latest creations cluttering my desk. I have photos of my gorgeous boys surrounding me and all my favourite baby shoes displayed in little nooks and crannies. I am surrounded with stamps, inks and my Stampin’ Write markers sit right next to me!
What's your favourite Stampin' Up! colour combination for scrapbooking?
Oh that is a hard question…I scrap with a variety of colours. Some times I like bright but at the moment I am tending to go with neutrals with a hint of colour. I have to say blue tends to be used on all my pages and Marina Mist is becoming my new favourite shade! So have to say Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Soft Suade, Marina Mist, Rich Razzleberry and Early Espresso.
Favourite thing to eat or drink when you are scrapbooking?
Last week, I would have said a yummy cup of caramel coffee and anything covered in chocolate! This week, well…. I started my healthy new way so I will have to say almonds and an indulgent can of Coke Zero!
Who are your main scrapbook subjects?
My boys Ollie and Keiran. They are my world.
How would you describe your scrapbooking style?
Arty, eclectic with a little shabby chic thrown in! I make my own background papers with my stamps and am known to throw a bit of ink around here and there!!!
If I had an uninterrupted weekend of scrapbooking by myself this weekend I would work on ....
Ooh now that would be bliss but then I never scrap on my own so I would likely have my buddy Tracy with me, be listening to some great 90’s music or Glee if Trace has her way! I would scrap through the night and then have a great sleep in!!!!!
I would be working on a mini album I started a year ago!!! It has white pages with Crumb cake white washed with Craft White ink. It will be adorned with many stamps and photos of my boys, lace, ribbon and no doubt have quite a few Onboard shapes included too. Oh and I have just ordered some antique brads for it too.
