Say Hello to the NEW Little Tangles Design Team!

First of all, I want to thank everyone who applied to the design team call. I was so honored that so many talented crafters want to join the Neat and Tangled family. I wish I could have picked a limitless design team!

But now I am thrilled to introduce to you the 4 new girls joining the team!

Charlene Bopp 

Hi there! My name is Charlene Bopp.  I live in New Jersey with my awesome husband and two adorable young kids. I work as a clinical research associate by day and a paper crafter in my spare time, usually when the kids are asleep. My other hobbies include having fun with my family, cooking, and photography.  I love stamps, markers, pretty papers, cool embellishments and coffee. I have been a big fan of Neat and Tangled ever since I got my first bag of sequins. Oh my goodness, they are the best!  Their stamps are as awesome as the sequins. I am so happy to be on the Little Tangles Design Team. Thanks very much for this great opportunity! 

Visit Charlene's blog HERE.

June Houck

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 began creating my own cards when my mother invited me to attend a stamping convention in the late 1990s.  I had no idea what to expect; I was overwhelmed with the different types of inks and papers, yet I left that day with lots of papers, inks, and stamps.  When I returned home I went in search of a local stamp store to take classes.  I was working full time teaching middle and high school math, so I only had a little time to craft even on the weekends.  A few years later I gave birth to fraternal twin girls and I became a SAHM; I missed teaching, so I began teaching classes at stamp stores.  On June 1, 2007 I started a blog as a way to share my creations with my crafty friends.  After just a few months, challenge blogs began to emerge and I enjoyed participating whenever I had time play along.  What a fun way to make friends from all over the globe who share the same passion!  There are so many talented crafters and so much inspiration to be found.  My crafting has evolved over the years to include patterned papers and different embellishments.  My most recent obsession is sequins :)

 I have been married to my college sweetheart, Doug Houck, for nearly 22 years.  Doug is a wonderful husband and father and is completely supportive of my paper and stamp hobby/therapy.  He even knows a few crafty terms, like vellum, acetate, card stock, and patterned paper (yeah, he's a keeper!)  Before we were married one of my students gave me two kittens (my first set of twins LOL), and I named them Sadie & Skeeziks.  Our furry children lived to be 14yo & 22yo, respectively!  We have had many happy years when it was just us and our furry children, but also lots of fun when our non-furry children came along.  Our twin girls are nearly 11yo.  The only thing I like better than paper play is our family time in the evenings and on weekends. 

Visit June's blog HERE.

Barb Murphy

I'm a thirty-something gal living on Canada's beautiful east coast, in Moncton, New Brunswick. I live with my cat Rosie who not only supportive of my cardmaking efforts but also keeps me laughing at her antics. I work full-time as an Engineering Technologist for one of Canada's largest telecommunications providers. My down time is spent playing with papers, inks, dies and trims! I've been papercrafting since 2009 and started blogging about it in 2011. Photography is also a love of mine. I'm no pro, but I do my best. I'm so happy to be part of the Little Tangles Challenge DT and am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such a talented group of designers...and to do it with Danielle's fabulous stamps?! Pinch me! I look forward to sharing my creativity with you and hopefully inspiring you to play along with us each challenge! 

Visit Barb's blog HERE.

Amy Tsuruta

Hi, It's Amy! I'm so excited to be part of the Little Tangles Team!  I live in Washington State. I'm the proud mother of two lovely kids and am engaged to "thee most spectacular guy" who supports my crafting obsession. I work full-time, have been blogging since 2007. I absolutely love being part of this crafting community!!

Visit Amy's blog HERE

And we also have one carry over from the previous term, Ren-Yi Lo, who is serving as our fearless DT coordinator ;) 

Ren-Yi Lo

Hello everyone - first off, thank you so much for this amazing opportunity to continue on with the Little Tangles Design Team. I am looking forward to getting to know my new teammates!

For a few little fun facts about myself: I am a foodie and crafting addict. Be it baking, cooking, crocheting, cross-stitching or paper crafting, I am always up for trying something new. I'm currently trying to expand my paper crafting horizons with some scrapbooking and there is an upcoming glass beading workshop I am dying to try out. 

I am a Software Engineer by day, so my creative monster comes out at night and weekends. If my experiments involves the kitchen or the outside grill, then my family, friends and boyfriend become my guinea pigs taste testers. My other vices include retail therapy by shopping for crafting supplies, too much TV (while crafting) and listening to music (while cooking). 

I live in New Jersey and love the many outdoorsy opportunities, such as kayaking, biking, or hiking. Most of it is chronicled on my wee little blog space called Smallhanded Adventures. Please don't be shy and feel free to stop by to say hi. If there is any one thing I have learned about the blog world is how awesome the online community is. I have been so lucky to make some new lasting friendships along the way. And I welcome any new connections :)

Ren-Yi's blog: smallhanded.blogspot.com

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I hope you will give these girls a big, warm welcome! Be sure to come back tomorrow for the start of challenge 14!

Little Tangles Design Team Call!

Hello lovelies!

I'm here today to announce a Design Team Call for Little Tangles! When I first set up this challenge blog for Neat and Tangled I let the girls know the term would be for 6 months, and I can't believe that time has passed already :( They have done such an amazing job, and are invited to reapply for the next term if they would like! :)

So I am looking for 4 ladies to form the next term of Little Tangles DT members.  You have until Sunday May 19 11:59pm EST to submit your application.

Send an email with the subject line DESIGN TEAM APPLICATION to danielle@neatandtangled.com and be sure to include responses to the following:

1.)Please attach photos or links to 3 of your projects that you feel are the best representation of your work and style!
2.) What's your name (thats good to know, right!)? Do you have a Blog/Flickr? (please include links)
3.) Tell me a little about yourself! How long have you been crafting? Hobbies, pets, family, favorite foods, whatever! I love getting to know my DT members.
4.) How would you describe your style? (CAS, Vintage, Shabby, Graphic, all of the above)
5.) What is your focus primarily? (Cards, layouts, mini-albums, altered art)
6.) What DT experience do you have? (NONE is necessary!)
7.) Do you make video/photo tutorials? Would you be interested in making some as part of this DT?
8.) Why do you think you'd be good for this team?
9.) Anything else you think is important for me to know.

Design Team Commitments (although this is subject to change as we are just getting started!)
1.) 2 Projects for month (challenges are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month)
2.) You need to be familiar with blogging. (ie. writing up posts, uploading photos, etc. I'm willing to help you learn!)
3.) To be involved in promoting Neat and Tangled and Little Tangles through various outlets (Facebook, Flickr, your blog, Twitter)
4.) The term will run for 6 months
5.) You need to be a team-player and like to have fun :)


I can't wait to start getting your applications! Any other questions, just let me know.

xo
Danielle

Introducing the Little Tangles Design Team!

Hello there!! Are you ready to meet the Little Tangles Design Team? Say hello to these five lovely ladies!!

Stephanie B

Hi! My name is Stephanie and I am married with two dogs. I work full time, but when I’m not working, I enjoy all things crafty! I love making cards, scrapbooking, sewing, crochet, etc. For the most part, I love to create colorful, clean and simple cards. Aside from crafting, I also enjoy shopping, watching movies, going to the beach, and spoiling our dogs. 

I'm so happy to be the Design Team Coordinator for Little Tangles! I'm thrilled to be working with our talented design team as well as the amazing Danielle!

Stephanie's blog: stephmade.com


Miriam Prantner:

Married to Andrew with two daughters, Ellie and Carina, and a beagle named Geronimo, I live in Arlington, VA and have been crafting since I can remember (it was the only way to keep me busy).  I've been a scrapbooker for over a decade, and recently started stamping and making cards.  Working for the government and being a wife/mom keep me pretty busy, but I find time in the evenings to craft.  I love experimenting, learning new techniques, and trying new products.  When I'm not hanging out with the family or crafting, you might find me playing hockey or curled up with a book. 

Miriam's blog: mprantner.blogspot.com


Ren-Yi Lo:

Hello everyone - first off, thank you so much for this amazing opportunity to join the Little Tangles Design Team. I am looking forward to getting to know Danielle and my new teammates. 

For a few little fun facts about myself: I am a foodie and crafting addict. Be it baking, cooking, crocheting, cross-stitching or paper crafting, I am always up for trying something new. I'm currently trying to expand my paper crafting horizons with some scrapbooking and there is an upcoming glass beading workshop I am dying to try out. 

I am a Software Engineer by day, so my creative monster comes out at night and weekends. If my experiments involves the kitchen or the outside grill, then my family, friends and boyfriend become my guinea pigs taste testers. My other vices include retail therapy by shopping for crafting supplies, too much TV (while crafting) and listening to music (while cooking). 

I live in New Jersey and love the many outdoorsy opportunities, such as kayaking, biking, or hiking. Most of it is chronicled on my wee little blog space called Smallhanded Adventures. Please don't be shy and feel free to stop by to say hi. If there is any one thing I have learned about the blog world is how awesome the online community is. I have been so lucky to make some new lasting friendships along the way. And I welcome any new connections :)

Ren-Yi's blog: smallhanded.blogspot.com

Tenia Nelson:

Hello all my name is Tenia Nelson and I am a 31 year old jazz pianist, music teacher and paper crafter that lives in Denver, Colorado. I am married to a great guy named Tim, I am momma to my awesome son Thelonious(Theo) and I have two wonderful doggie "kids" Miles and Brillo. I love me some paper, stamps, inks and embellies....for reals though!!! I am so happy to be on the Little Tangles DT with these awesome ladies!!!

Tenia's blog: jazzypaper.blogspot.com


Tracy Ercole:

I am SO excited to be a part of the Little Tangles design team!  I started scrapbooking a few years ago and then decided to try making a few cards and that was it, I was hooked! I live in Tasmania, Australia and work full-time as a police officer.  I have a wonderful ‘understanding’ husband, and am a mum, and step-mum to 4 great boys ranging in age from 15 years to 20 months. If I’m not in my crafty space in my spare time, I love spending time with the hubby watching movies, walking our crazy dog Bella and am finally starting to enjoy going to the gym!

Tracy's blog: tracyercole.blogspot.com.au


We can't wait to start our challenges on Thursday! These ladies will have some awesome inspiration for you and we're so excited to see what you create!!