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And here's some more of our new reporters. We still have two more bios to run, but they are out of town without internet access, so they will run with their first articles.


Shannon Shafer : Jewelry Specialist

I love beads! I am addicted to crafting. Jewelry, felt, clay, oh my! I live in Sunny Florida in the hip town of St. Petersburg. The Burg is where it's at. The art scene is boomin' and I am glad to be a part. I am also addicted to Etsy. I'm a member of the admin team for the Florida Etsy Street Team and co-planner of some local indie type shows. My plans for future craft endeveors include glass bead making and resin jewelry. Give me a shout if you visit the sunshine state. Craft-on!!!!


Katie Skiff : Staff Reporter

My name is Katie Skiff, and I live on the Rural hi-line of Montana, with my husband Greg and our three kids, David, RC and McKinley. I've had an obsession with Papercrafting since my first Creative Memories crop 8 years ago. I started scrapbooking with our wedding album and my baby shower pictures for our oldest. I soon learned about rubber stamping and card making, and haven't had to buy a store card since. I am passionate about both hobbies, but I also enjoy quilting and sewing, as well as cross stitching from time to time. Currently I am a stay at home mom, enjoying being able to be here for my family as well as spending time in my craft room.

Emilie Ahern : Staff Reporter

I am a 30 year old wife and a mommy of two little red-haired girls. I have been scrapping since 1997. I love scrapping because I feel that it is not only an opportunity to express yourself and be creative, but is also a way to tell the true and genuine story of your life. My passion is journaling. I have an unhealthy addicition to... Project Runway, creme brulee, the color orange, scrapbooking, writing life stories, hanging with girlfriends, blogging, carbohydrates and cool Indie music. I mostly do paper scrapping, but once in a while I make cards, altered items and digi scrap. The more ways to scrap the better right? I am on eight Design Teams and my work has appeared in Creating Keepsakes, Simple Scrapbooks, Paper Crafts, Scrapbooks Etc., Memory Makers, Scrapbook Trends, Digital Scrapbooking, Scrapbook Retailer and others.


Tracy Shultz : Staff Reporter

From day one, curiosity and creativity ruled my life. As a child, I dreamed of being an artist, carrying my Prismacolor pencils everywhere I went. Despite my desires, I settled for a more practical career path. I attended Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts, majoring in Public Relations and Marketing Communications (try saying that three times fast!). At times I balanced three jobs alongside my studies. I dabbled in psychology, graphic design, journalism, animation, and history. After graduating, I worked a series of jobs, always struggling to find my place in this world. It wasn’t until a few years ago, when I began crafting again, that I was able to let my worries go. Crafting allowed me that release I sought after for so long.
I currently work full time as an Information Technology Specialist for a growing local healthcare company and freelance web design through my own company. My husband and I just bought our first house less than a year ago and are working on turning it into a home. My passions include jewelry making, papercrafting, sewing, photography, gardening, webdesign, running, and playing tennis and volleyball. I can’t sit still unless I’m doing something.
As new homeowners, our budget is always strained. I love finding ways to craft for less. Of course, that just leaves more money to buy more craft supplies!

Kim Fox : Staff Reporter

I was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and am graduate of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. I am currently teaching media-related courses at Penn State New Kensington. I have been published in Cards magazine and have had my work displayed in the Basic Grey gallery. In addition to card making, I enjoy reading, hip hop music and am venturing into the digital scrapbooking world.

Amber Ulmer : Staff Reporter

Well hello! My name is Amber Ulmer and I am 24 years old and live in Old Hickory, Tennessee. I have been scrapbooking for almost 2 years now and am pretty much addicted to this paper hobby. I am married to my best friend, Josh Ulmer and we have 2 pups. Roxy Lucille, a boxer mix, and Harley Vaughn, a pug mix. They are the primary focus of my scrapbook pages. I recently joined the amazingly talented design team at Scrap In Style TV and am so excited to be a FASHIONISTA! I am also on the creative team for the challenge blog, One Little Word. When I am not scrapbooking, I am photographing. My husband and I have started our photography business, Ulmer Studios and are enjoying capturing life's precious moments of the families in our area. Ever since I received my first digital SLR camera in 2006, it has become such a huge passion of mine. We are excited to see how God uses us in this ministry. My favorite scrapbooking products would have to be Hambly, Love,Elsie, Bam Pop, and American Crafts. I pretty much could not scrapbook with out Thickers. I have an embarrassing addition to those. I am a banker by day and a scrapper by night and professional photographer on the weekends. I love the outdoors... especially the beach and the wilderness. We love to go camping and are dying to try rock climbing. We'll see if that ever happens though since my husband is afraid of heights... haha! I'm excited to join the staff of reporters at Craft Critique!