Featured Blogger- Julie Ebersole
For those new to my blog, on the first Monday of each month, I feature one of the bloggers that I follow. When I read blogs, I always enjoy getting to know the person BEHIND the blog. Whether it be a crafty blogger, a lifestyle blogger or a fellow young single gal- I love putting away the formalities and having a “conversation” with a blogger I enjoy.
It’s not uncommon for me to get requests on a feature of a certain blogger and today’s is one that was requested a few times. You may recognize her as the gal behind many of the Hello, Monday videos and an instructer for the HOWnow online clasees at Ellen Hutson. Also, I can’t forget to mention she’s a fellow Washingtonian! Please join me in welcoming the talented Julie Ebersole!
As some of you may know, Julie’s mom was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and Julie has put her life on hold to be by her side and help during the recovery. This shows you exactly the kind of person she is. The crafting community is a sweet and tight one and the gals over at Ellen Hutson have put together a card drive for Julie and her parents. Details can be found HERE.
Now before you head on over and start prepping the cards you’ll be sending into the drive, take a few minutes and read today’s feature. You’ll get to know Julie a little better and that can help when you write her a note! *wink*
I started blogging back in December of 2005 to chronicle my rubber stamping and paper crafting projects, kind of as an “open” or “public” journal to myself. Back then, I think there may have been literally only a handful, if that, of people blogging on the topic.
My cousin always sent hand-stamped cards for celebrations like weddings and the birth of my children and I became very intrigued when she said she made them herself–at the time, I had no idea there was such a thing as “art stamping” and thought rubber stamps were only used in offices or on library cards to mark the due date. :)
I’m not sure if these are still considered “trendy” or not, but I adore washi tape, everything woodgrain, Mister Huey’s Color Mists, and die cutting.
Collage–I’m a fairly clean & simple card maker and I’m always amazed at the talents of those who can combine lots of different elements into something cohesive and beautiful!
Since card design, and teaching/writing/video-graphy are actually my job as opposed to a hobby, I spend a fair amount of time at it. It’s not unusual for me to invest 30-40 hours a week in my studio/office, working out design concepts as well as project designs intended for classes, testing out techniques, filming & editing video work, photography work, writing, etc.
My Tonic Guillotine Paper Trimmer and my two trusty pairs of tweezers!
Okay, now onto some fun questions that are non-relevant to crafting…..
Besides crafting, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Spending time with my family, especially now that I have a grandbaby. She’s growing so fast and I love watching her develop and playing with her! I also enjoy supporting and watching my teenage son at his basketball events!
From the time I was in elementary school through high school, I played classical piano. But, I don’t own a piano myself, so I haven’t played in many years…!
Pottery Barn. I’m terrible at interior design and have always wished my home looked like the pages in their catalog. :)
My family, my marriage, living positively, inspiring others through teaching, and doing a quality job with regards to my work.
I’m sure that many of you have visited Julie’s blog, but in case you haven’t, be sure to take a peek. Her cards are so beautiful, her videos are fun to watch and while reading her posts, you’ll be able to truly see Julie’s bubbly personality.
I hope that you enjoyed this feature and are just as inspired by this gal as I have been. If you want to recommend a blogger, or yourself, for a future Featured Blogger post? Leave a comment with the blog link and you never know- you just might hear from me!
I’m thrilled to have a few of the talented Avery Elle DT bringing inspiration today. Be sure to visit their blogs and see their inspiring creations with these colors!
Many of you know I’m a fan of movies and tv shows. In fact, whenever I’m crafting, I’m watching something. I had cancelled Netflix quite a while ago and just recently started it up. I currently have Amazon Prime and didn’t think I needed Netflix, but recently they added more things to their internet streaming (which is what I have) and I’ve been catching up. For less than $9 a month, it’s a win in my book AND I love that I can watch things on my phone through their app, too! Once I watch everything on my list, I’ll cancel it again and then wait a few months….gotta save those pennies for craft supplies down the road!
Recently, my doctor had me cut out chocolate and since my stomach can’t handle ice cream anymore, I NEEDED to find a new sweet treat. A few weeks back I had a light night run to the store with the girls and decided to give raspberry sorbet a try. While it’s nowhere near ice cream (oh how I miss chocolate, dairy and nuts!), it still qualifies as a sweet treat and helps when I’m in need of something cold. 
With my health issues and the super limited items my body is able to handle, I’ve been eating as many organic items as possible (since my body is very weak and can’t handle toxins). The grocery stores are so outrageous in their organic prices and my friend suggested I check out the farmer’s market. Why didn’t I think of this?! I’ve been two weeks in a row and I plan on going every Saturday until it closes for the season. We have picked up fresh fruit and veggies, fresh cut flowers (at GREAT prices) and also some honey from the area. You just can’t beat supporting local small business/ families and how fresh their items are!
Fall is officially here and I’ve already broken out some scarves and boots. I was looking for a new pair of brown boots (since I wore through my other pair) at Target and while I didn’t find what I was looking for, I spotted these cute shoes. After a quick test walk, I found them to be comfortable, easy to walk in AND stylish. You can be sure I added them to my cart! I’ve been wearing them almost every single time I go out and I know they’ll be a staple in my wardrobe this season.