Happy Wednesday everyone! I'm super excited because today I get to introduce you to one of my all-time favorite paper crafters, Wendy Sue Anderson! I've known Wendy since I started working here at Paper Crafts four-and-a-half years ago and I'll tell you what, she has been nothing but a d-r-e-a-m to work with since way back when.
Where can you find Wendy these days besides in the pages of Paper Crafts magazine? Well, she's just been announced as a member of the Creating Keepsakes Dream Team (literally just hours ago!) She's on several design teams, including Making Memories, Cosmo Cricket, and American Crafts (talk about the heavy hitters!) And did you know? She's also the creative inspiration behind Paper Crafts' new book, A Card a Day!
Where can you find Wendy these days besides in the pages of Paper Crafts magazine? Well, she's just been announced as a member of the Creating Keepsakes Dream Team (literally just hours ago!) She's on several design teams, including Making Memories, Cosmo Cricket, and American Crafts (talk about the heavy hitters!) And did you know? She's also the creative inspiration behind Paper Crafts' new book, A Card a Day!
I'll have more on that for you later, I promise. In the meantime, settle in to a comfy chair, grab your favorite beverage, and enjoy this interview with this most delightful and incredibly talented lady!
Hi there! I’m Wendy Sue Anderson and I have been a paper crafter since I could hold a pair of scissors--honestly! I grew up with a very creative mother and she passed her love of creating and crafting on to me. There’s not a day that goes by when you won’t find me doing something creative…or at least thinking about it! I’m hoping my four cute kiddos are as passionate about creating as I am--so far, so good. Right now I’m having lots of fun designing for some of my very favorite scrapbook companies and I’ve been blessed to have several of my projects published in some fabulous magazines and idea books as well. Thanks so much, Cath, for inviting me to your Moxie Fab World!Is trend-watching important to your creativity? Why or why not? If so, how does trend-watching manifest itself in your work?
My gut reaction was to answer with a resounding “No. Trend-watching isn’t important to my creativity.” I don’t consider myself to be a trendy person at all. But after considering the question a bit more, I respectfully request the option of changing my answer (thank you.) Yes! Trend watching is very important to me--I am ALWAYS looking at everything around me and wondering how to incorporate ideas into my work. I just didn’t realize I was trend-watching because I wasn’t categorizing what I was seeing as trends! (I know, I can go full circle in a paragraph. I should totally become a politician--just kidding!)
Where do you find trends?
Everywhere! Magazines, catalogs, websites, blogs, store signs, junk mail, picture books, TV (especially children’s channels like Nick Jr.), product packaging…everywhere.
What websites, blogs, magazines, ads, etc. are the most inspirational to you in terms of trend-watching? Why do they motivate you
I guess you could call me a “hopper” of sorts – I love jumping from one blog/link/site to another. I’ve found some of my favorite inspiration by clicking on a random link here or there. Whenever I find a fun site, I rarely know how I actually got there. Some of my favorite recent “surprise” landings include Olli & Lime, Orla Kiely, Holli Conger, Puddle Jumper Shoes, C’est la Vie, and Not Martha.
George Quilt from Olli & Lime
This Thanks Card was inspired by the above Olli & Lime quilt
Multi Stem Embroidery Towel 
Of course, I love perusing the kid’s bedding sections of PB Kids, Company Kids, and The Land of Nod for fun color combos and design ideas. Kids' clothing catalogs in my mailbox ALWAYS make me smile – I especially love Mini Boden, The Children’s Place, Hanna Andersson, and Gymboree.
Weekender Suitcases from The Land of Nod
Oh What a Beatiful Morning Crib Bedding from The Land of Nod
And because I’m a bit of a nerd…I love my office supplies…I like to check out Russell + Hazel, See Jane Work, and Rock Scissor Paper for inspiration too!
Punctuated Page Markers from See Jane Work
Basics Pencils from See Jane Work
Mini Paper Pockets from Russell + Hazel
...which inspired this card!
Atomic Ornaments Gift Wrap from Rock Scissor Paper
Without giving anything away that you are working on, what trend(s) are you currently watching?
The trend I’m most interested in right now involves color combinations. It’s interesting to look around and see variations of the same color combos everywhere…from print ads to lotion packaging to that cute scarf in the mall. Once you pick up on one, you’ll see it everywhere you look!
The trend I’m most interested in right now involves color combinations. It’s interesting to look around and see variations of the same color combos everywhere…from print ads to lotion packaging to that cute scarf in the mall. Once you pick up on one, you’ll see it everywhere you look!
Basics Letter Boxes from See Jane Work
Nod Wrapping Paper from The Land of Nod
What advice can you give to paper crafters who are interested in incorporating more trends into their projects?
First of all…be smarter then me and actually REALIZE you’re looking for trends! Choose a single trend (whether that’s a color combo, a particular font, an icon, etc.) and focus on incorporating that ONE thing into your next project. Stay true to your own style and make the trend work for you, rather than changing your style to fit a trend.
What is your favorite medium in which to work and why does it appeal to you? Has that changed over time? Why or why not?
Give me a pair of scissors, glue, and paper…I’m a happy girl. I am a simple kind of gal--I’ve always enjoyed hand-cutting and the process of putting things together with my hands. I know better than to ever say “never,” but I can’t picture myself as a digital crafter--I just like getting my hands dirty! ;)
Name some doors that have opened to you as a result of being connected to the scrapbooking industry and what that has meant to you.
I’ve had amazing opportunities to design for great companies and it’s truly been a pleasure working with each and every one. I’ve been blessed to be able to earn the extra bit of money our family has needed without having to get a “real job” that would take me away from home, which is where I want (and need) to be right now. And I’ve met some incredible people and built lasting friendships…all because of scrapbooking! :)
Once you spot a trend, do you have a way of filing that idea away for later use that works for you?
Absolutely. I have a big fat binde full of magazine/catalog clippings, various packaging pieces, sketches, quotes, font ideas, etc. It’s my go-to binder…especially when I’m having trouble channeling my creativity (sometimes it wanders)!
Which retail stores tend to get your trendy juices flowing?
Ooh, definitely Target (I spend a fair amount of time perusing the aisles there – especially in the bedding/office supply/and greeting card areas). I also enjoy a DownEast excursion on occasion – they have a little bit of everything there! And I find it hard to walk through Gap Kids, Old Navy, or Osh Kosh without getting the urge to hurry home and create something fun…it’s all of the CUTENESS and fun color combos that surround me!
Do the evolving trends change your paper crafting style, or do you inject the trends into your already established style?
No, they do not change my style at all. My style has stayed pretty consistent through the years, but I think I am able to incorporate the trends into my work in a subtle manner. I tend to stay true to what comes naturally and not force anything that doesn’t feel right. In the past when I’ve been working on something and it just doesn’t flow, it’s usually because I’m trying to use an idea or product that doesn’t allow me to “be me.”
Thank you so much, Wendy, for taking the time to talk with us in the Moxie Fab World today. Friends, I know Wendy would love to hear about how she's inspired you today, and to thank you for leaving a comment, I've got this brand new collection from American Crafts for one lucky winner:
First of all…be smarter then me and actually REALIZE you’re looking for trends! Choose a single trend (whether that’s a color combo, a particular font, an icon, etc.) and focus on incorporating that ONE thing into your next project. Stay true to your own style and make the trend work for you, rather than changing your style to fit a trend.
What is your favorite medium in which to work and why does it appeal to you? Has that changed over time? Why or why not?
Give me a pair of scissors, glue, and paper…I’m a happy girl. I am a simple kind of gal--I’ve always enjoyed hand-cutting and the process of putting things together with my hands. I know better than to ever say “never,” but I can’t picture myself as a digital crafter--I just like getting my hands dirty! ;)
Name some doors that have opened to you as a result of being connected to the scrapbooking industry and what that has meant to you.
I’ve had amazing opportunities to design for great companies and it’s truly been a pleasure working with each and every one. I’ve been blessed to be able to earn the extra bit of money our family has needed without having to get a “real job” that would take me away from home, which is where I want (and need) to be right now. And I’ve met some incredible people and built lasting friendships…all because of scrapbooking! :)
Once you spot a trend, do you have a way of filing that idea away for later use that works for you?
Absolutely. I have a big fat binde full of magazine/catalog clippings, various packaging pieces, sketches, quotes, font ideas, etc. It’s my go-to binder…especially when I’m having trouble channeling my creativity (sometimes it wanders)!
Which retail stores tend to get your trendy juices flowing?
Ooh, definitely Target (I spend a fair amount of time perusing the aisles there – especially in the bedding/office supply/and greeting card areas). I also enjoy a DownEast excursion on occasion – they have a little bit of everything there! And I find it hard to walk through Gap Kids, Old Navy, or Osh Kosh without getting the urge to hurry home and create something fun…it’s all of the CUTENESS and fun color combos that surround me!
Do the evolving trends change your paper crafting style, or do you inject the trends into your already established style?
No, they do not change my style at all. My style has stayed pretty consistent through the years, but I think I am able to incorporate the trends into my work in a subtle manner. I tend to stay true to what comes naturally and not force anything that doesn’t feel right. In the past when I’ve been working on something and it just doesn’t flow, it’s usually because I’m trying to use an idea or product that doesn’t allow me to “be me.”
Thank you so much, Wendy, for taking the time to talk with us in the Moxie Fab World today. Friends, I know Wendy would love to hear about how she's inspired you today, and to thank you for leaving a comment, I've got this brand new collection from American Crafts for one lucky winner:
Letterbox Collection
Just make sure you leave your comment by midnight MST on Sunday, November 8 and you'll be eligible to win!
Grateful for Wendy,
~Cath
PS There's lots currently going on in the Moxie Fab World. We've got our Plum Crazy! Challenge, this week's Tuesday Trigger, and I'd just love to know what questions you have about the Moxie Fab World. What behind-the-scenes info would you like me to share? What feedback would you like to offer? What would you like to see more of? What would you like to see less of? Email me ASAP at cedvalson@papercraftsmag.com with all your burning questions, and I'll work them in to a post sometime next week to celebrate the Moxie Fab World's blogiversary!
Grateful for Wendy,
~Cath
PS There's lots currently going on in the Moxie Fab World. We've got our Plum Crazy! Challenge, this week's Tuesday Trigger, and I'd just love to know what questions you have about the Moxie Fab World. What behind-the-scenes info would you like me to share? What feedback would you like to offer? What would you like to see more of? What would you like to see less of? Email me ASAP at cedvalson@papercraftsmag.com with all your burning questions, and I'll work them in to a post sometime next week to celebrate the Moxie Fab World's blogiversary!
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 297 Newer› Newest»It was very nice to meet you Wendy. I really enjoyed your advice--I will take any I can get about being trendy.
Thanks for the opportunity to know you a little better! I've admired your work for a long time! I too have several notebooks of pages (mostly from catalogs and magazines) that I keep of inspirational images. I find myself always looking there for a jumpstart...and we can't forget how much inspiration we get from the Moxie Fab blog....HUGE!
Thanks for taking the time to let us get to know you better. Your work is amazing! I also love to browse through the isles of Target for inspiration and have begun to keep a notepad with me at all times to jot things down as they come to me.
I enjoyed reading how you find your inspiration. I guess I don't think to look around at my surroundings, but you make it seem easy. I will have to be more aware. I love how you incorporate everyday things into your work. Thanks for inspiring.
I'm inspired by watching her look at an inspiration piece and what she transforms it into. It's amazing!
Thanks for taking the time to let us know you better, Wendy. I think all those amazing color combinations and styles really do make an impact on how we create and see color in our lives.
Thanks for letting us get to know you....I am always interested to find out where others find their inspiration
thanks wendy for sharing the inspiration and your advices... especially about the trend that we should stay true to our own style and not change..
It was fun to get to know Wendy a little better. A great inspiration.
Very cool interview! Thank you for sharing this with us! And the pictures are SO yummy!! Best wishes!
Fabulous interview, thanks so much for sharing! I can certainly see why some of those stores were chosen for inspiration. :)
I love the card that was inspired by the quilt. Wendy's interview encouraged me to look around me for inspiration. Thanks!
Great interview, full of great advice.
Sian
x
It is so nice to find out what inspires other people! Your work is amazing!
What a nice article! There really is inspiration EVERYWHERE! Thanks!
I like your take on trends, identifying one and incorporating it into your own style. Wise advice. Continued success to you.
wonderful interview...thanks for taking the time to 'chat with us'!!! I'm off to check out some of the websites that you use for trendwatching...
Those are some fantastic finds! Awesome colors and prints!
Wow, that was a ton of inspiration! Thank you Wendy for sharing so much of yourself.
Great interview!! And thank you for sharing some of your inspirations with us!
I never would have thought to look at junk mail for ideas. I am going to make sure I do this from now on, it will make getting it more enjoyable.
Thanks Wendy,
Hugs,
Tanya
Hi Wendy! I love your modern, clean lines on your cards. Very fun! Thanks!
Great inspiration! Loved the showcasing of examples :)
I loved reading this interview with Wendy! It was neat to see where she looks for her sources of inspiration. I'm new to card making, although I've loved paper since I could grab on to it as a child, so it's great to see such advice. And her designs are fantastic.
I love your blog too!
Great interview with Wendy...I love how she uses web sites to find inspiration!
Jolly by Golly--yahoo!
You gotta love natural talent, it's nice to find out what inspires other people to create the things they do.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for taking the time so that we can learn a little more about you. I love learning where designers go for inspiration. I first started following you back when you were a guest designer at Papertrey Ink. Your work is AMAZING! Can't wait to check out this new book :)
I have been a fan of Wendy's for a long time. Amazing creativity and beauty. What a talent!
How fun to get to know Wendy!! I'm just in love with all those yummy inspirations!! Fun colors, textures, patterns....thanks for inspiring us!
I love Wendy's stuff! I am also glad to find some great links for Office Supplies, thanks Wendy!
Thanks so much for sharing all this wonderful stuff about Wendy. I've been following her for a few months now, and she never disappoints. I loved seeing all the inspirations behind her cards. Thanks!
Wendy - your enthusiasm for this craft (and life in general) shines through in this interview. I am also a blog "hopper" and have discovered so many wonderful sites and people and like you, I sometimes don't even know who I landed where I did - but isn't it fun.
I love following Wendy Sue's blog and work. I know I have changed how I see things around me and start finding inspiration in every day life. Example: the design of leaded glass in a historic house I was in last weekend gave me a card sketch idea. Like Wendy, I also love cutting out paper!
Love reading about Wendy and what inspires her. I will tear out pictures in magazines and such when a color combo and pattern just scream *idea* thanks for the chance!
Oh.. I love Jolly by Golly..would love to have some.
Thanks for the great interview with Wendy Sue..great projects too!
It is so nice to get know better great people that inspiring us to creat. Great advices and a lot of beautiful pictures with bright color. Thanks.
Nice to meet you Wendy. I really loved seeing where you get your inspiration from - all really bright and fun ideas!
I love the information and inspiration I get from your interviews and your site. It is definately one of my favorite sites for paper crafts. Thank you for your blog...it is the creative boost I need.
Great interview! I love to hear that other people are nerds and love office supplies. :)
I'm currently applying to be on a Design Team for a local Scrapbooking store--so getting to hear from a DT member for multiple companies like Wendy is inpirational in itself!! Thanks!
Hi Wendy,
Loved getting to know a bit more about you. Thanks for all the cool new website for more great inspiration. Love your style and your work. I too love to look at catalogues and other blogs for new ideas.
Fran H
It was great to hear about where Wendy's inspiration comes from, and I loved the ideas she shared.
I love looking through the Target ads, mostly at the sheets and bedspreads for color combos. The best time to look at these are during the back-to-school ads, when young adults are heading off to college. The variety of color pallettes and patterns usually spark many creative ideas. Love the links to other stores!
Thanks for sharing - really enjoyed getting to know you! Jo x
Nice to get to know more about you Wendy! I love the inspirations you chose, you do just beautiful work.
Wendy! I loved the card you created using the mini notebooks!! And the thanks card you made from the quilt! I love seeing what inspires people and then what they make from that inspiration! Love your work!!
tina
I love this interview with Wendy. I got so many great ideas from reading her answers! Wendy's cards are beautiful and classy and are an inspiration to me as I craft. I too jump from blog to blog, link to link, to get new ideas and see what's going around me. Thanks for sharing!
It's nice to know I'm not the only "nerd" when it comes to office supplies! Love See Jane Work--they have the cutest tools & accessories! Thanks so much for sharing all that inspires you--some really fun ideas!
LOVE her clean, graphic style with the pops of color!!!!!! ANd this giveaway---oh have FAB!!! :) Thanks for the chance!!
Great interview. I keep a notebook of ideas to help with the inspirations, too. You never know what will spark a new idea!Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Nice to meet you Wendy. Thanks for your inspiration!
Thanks for the inspiration. I will be looking at things, everything, differently!
Lovely work! I loved seeing all of your inspiration. I think I need to start looking outside the box for inspiration. Thanks for sharing!
Love all your inspiration sites - I look at several of them regularly and I bookmarked a few more!
Wendy your interview was wonderful and just love your advice. Congrats and can't wait to see more of your creative and inspiring MOJO!
Thanks for you interview of Wendy. So cool that there are other people that LOVE office supply stores. Mmm, I love the smell of paper. Thanks for a chance to win too!
I completely agree that there is inspiration of creativity and art all around us...home decor, ads, etc.
Thanks for the tips {and the chance to win!}
Thanks for the interview. I would have never thought to use junk mail as inspiration.
great interview and great prizes!
Thanks for introducing Wendy to me. I love her card examples and where she got her inspiration for them! I have not mastered the technique of taking a picture/image from the real world (or blogland) and incorporating it into my crafting. That is something that seems to allude my creativity! Thanks for sharing some incite into a creative mind!
Wow, there are so many common things out there that can inspire. Now I have to keep my eyes peeled on the simple things that I overlook day to day for inspiration!
AAAAHHHHHHH!! You hear that scream of excitement? I'm lovin the Cosmo Cricket Christmas papers !!!
love the colors in Wendy's inspiration sites - GORGEOUS! Thanks for a chance to win.
I love that Wendy's inspiration comes from items all around - I'm definitely going to inspire myself more with the things I love in my own environment!
It's so nice to learn from the pro's. Wendy's blog is already among my favorites and it's nice to see her here too.
Eveline.
I absolutely love Wendy's work, so fresh and crisp and modern...LOVE it!
She's shared some gorgeous inspiration with us today too. I see some color combinations I am itching to try! Also some sites I'm gonna check out!
i'm a huge WENDY fan!! i'm excited to get a peek into knowing her better;). i love this new collection fo papers too...YUM!!
You are very inspiring! It is refreshing to read and see things from various talents.
The one thing I am seeing from you, Wendy is COLOR! I love it! I love the clean simple designs that inspire you mixed with the pops of great color! Thanks for sharing with us!
I love the inspiration Wendy! I can't wait to get home & get busy now :)
Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us. I'm going to have to check out Land of Nod!
Great interview! Wonderful advice! Thank you
So nice to learn more about the super talented Wendy. Thanks for sharing a bit of you with us!
I enjoyed reading about different places to receive inspiration. Thanks for the article.
Thnaks for sharing so much of yourself with us...and for the awesome chance to win!!
- April
I too am totally a hands-on girl ... If I don't have glue, ink, paint, something on my hands when I'm done, then I probably didn't enjoy making it!!
Love that quilt and the card you made from it!!
Thanks for opening my eyes to trends around me. I really didn't think of a lot of those being inspiration for paper crafting.
I've been visiting Wendy's blog for awhile now. Such fun projects and cards! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Melisa Hunter
I loved the interview with Wendy... and it's funny because I just discovered I'm a trend watcher, too -- and didn't know it! I love the PB teen catalog -- great color combos in there!! Thanks for sharing, Wendy!
Thanks for sharing your inspiration Wendy, love your work.
You seem so sweet, Wendy. I loved your initial answer of no to trend watching because that is how I would respond but ya know you can't help but be influenced by what you see around you. I love office supplies too so I need to check out those stores you mentioned. Great interview!
Thanks for all of the great inspiration ideas!! I feel like window shopping online before I making anything else! :)
Love the take on how everyday items can inspire you.
Thanks for sharing some of your paper craft world with us .... I love your work.... and thanks for this opportunity to win these beautiful papers..
I think it's great that you've been able to create opportunities for yourself while staying home with your children. It's a nice balance that I hope to achieve for myself.
I've enjoyed your work for a long time now and it was great to learn more about you. Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness! The new Card a Day book has become one of my new favorites. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! Congrats on making the CK Dream Team! :)
What great inspiration pieces!Love how you used the quilt for inspiration for the card. Beautiful!
Love the inspiration that you gave us --- my favorites were the suitcases (all that beautiful color) and the baby's bedding (so soft and pretty). I have to begin looking around me more!
I love the puddle jumper shoes - too bad I don't have a little girl to buy them for - they are SO CUTE!!!
I like the idea of looking for my own inspiration and realizing that it is everywhere!!
Nice interview...lots of great info and inspiration. Thanks so much.
loved the talk about color trends and inspiration for various sources - thanks for the links.
Wow, you are such an inspiration. I want to be Wendy when I grow up..
I loved seeing pictures of the item that provided inspiration, and then the finished project, that was great!
You're so sweet! Oh my gosh, I just LOVE that Letterbox line! Please pick me! Thank you sooo much!
loved reading the interview! so inspiring! :)
OOOH! I think I could really like that new book! I love Wendy Sue's style!
I just love the card you made inspired by the Olli & Lime quilt, Wendy! Very cool!
Great interview! I recently purchased your card a day book, and I really like it.
thanks for the chance to win!
Great article and inspiration from Wendy today! Love her cards!
Rachel S in Spooner, WI
I really enjoyed reading about (and especially SEEING the examples) of how everyday items inspire her design process! I need to start looking around me with new eyes!
Wendy's blog inspires me! I loved the interview, especially how Wendy can take an item as inspiration and turn it into a fabulous card. It makes me want to create my own blog!
Very inspiring interview. Love all the great pictures.
Wendy Sue - I have been a follower of your work for as long as I can remember. Congrats on being named a dream team member.
~Shari
Enjoyed the interview. I would have answered the trend answer just like Wendy did, both times!! I tend to tear pages out of books, magazines, etc.
I enjoyed reading your article. Thanks for sharing.
It was nice to learn more about you!
It's so good getting to know you better! And I do love your style!
I just loved seeing what inspired you to your creativity. As well, your work is inspiring.
Thank you for sharing with us. It;s always nice to know how the pros get inspired and the beautiful works they come up with. Love your style. Clean, simple, bright and joyful.
Great ideas of where to find inspiration and not try to force trends that just don't go with your style! I'd love to do what you do one day! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the great ideas.
A delightful interview. I think Wendy hit the nail on the head in that one can be a trend watcher but not be "trendy" by staying true to oneself but incorporate new aspects into ones work.
I have been truly inspired by this post - the quilt-inspired card especially has me excited to go on my own inspiration treasure hunt!
wow! congrats Wendy! This was so nice to hear where inspiration comes from and that you keep a binder that you bring out when you are stuck, thanks!
Very nice to meet you!
I love your work!
Thanks Wendy for all those fun and bright web links. Puddle Jump Shoes--just so adorable. Not only are the colors great, but their merchandise was just darling. It is a good thing I don't have little ones. Your work looks fab!
Heya Wendy. I've known your work forever, so it's always fun to *chat* with someone that inspires me. I feel the same as you about trend watching. I would initially have given a resounding no.. and then switched my answer. Although.. I also tend to look backwards for my trends. I love going to second hand places and garage sales, to find neat things I wouldn't have seen otherwise... and become inspired by them.
Wendy, I have loved checking into your blog for ideas and seeing your name pop up in magazines ever since I came across your blog 2?years ago and was lucky enough to have won a Papercraft magazine from you! Love the suggestions for inspiration! Love that Cath gives us inspiration through MoxieFab as well!! Thanks, Ladies!!
Great interview! Loved reading Wendy's answers and especially seeing all that fabulous inspiration! I definitely need to check out those sites!
This entry was very inspiring to look all around me for ideas, colour combinations and patterns. I love your work, Wendy. Thanks.
It's so interesting how people use totally non-crafty stuff for inspiration for cards. I think I need to pay closer attention! Thanks for the opportunity for the goodies, and thanks for highlighting yet another one of the people whose blogs I follow.
Love the idea of an idea a day, but am inspired to look around me too.
that first card is absolutely fabulous! loved reading about this ARTISTE and while i don't look for "trends" specifically, i know that i'll see recurring elements whilst bloghopping and think "how can i play with that idea and make it my own?"... so i guess that constitutes trendwatching!
colours + target = WOOT!
Love all this inspiration! Thank you so much!
congratulations Wendy on the 'Dream Team'...nice getting to 'know' you. Love all the inspiration!
love all the great inspiration and gret to get to know you wendy.
Thanks for letting us get to know Wendy a little better! I always love the cards I see of hers in Paper Crafts Magazine!
Nice to meet you Wendy! You have inspired me to be more watchful with things around me about looking at trends and apply them to my creativity. Thanks for the inspiration! :P
I love the links and ideas for finding new trends! I love these Moxie fab features, I love getting to know some of the industry girls!
Thanks for letting us get to know you a little better! I am not usually into the new trends (mainly because I can't keep up with them) but with your ideas on where you find inspiration, I can be on the lookout for some new ideas!
that was great, thanks for inspiring us even more :)
I am a huge fan of your work...thank you for sharing your talents with us! Thank you also for the chance to win!
Tracy
jdayett@nctv.com
Thanks Wendy for sharing with us. I love how you showed through pictures where you get your inspiration. I will be looking closer at the things around me for inspiration.
olsondd1@comcast.net
Wow so much talent! I once took the title of a billboard for my scrapbook and I was so proud of myself, but Wendy you blew me away! LOL :) Love it!!
Wendy, have always loved your designs, now nice to get to "know you" more! I love your Cosmo designs, espesh. I'm learning a lot from your talent with paper combos. Thanks!
Great to meet Wendy! I love all her picture picks for today!
Nice to meet you Wendy and thanks to Moxie Fab for letting us get to know such a busy lady through their blog.
great interview. fun to read!
Wendy Sue has inspired me to get off my butt and create!!! SO many things I see inspire me, but I never follow through with creating what's in my head. Now's the time.... excuse me while I squeeze in some crafting.
It is so interesting to read about designers and how they get their inspiration. When I look through mags I get inspiration from ads and articles. Especially MS Living. The photography in the mag is beautiful.
Blessings,
Christine
I've been following Wendy's blog for some time. Thanks for helping us get to know you even better! What fabulous inspiration photographs! I just love all the color!
loved reading more about Wendy, she is an inspiration to us all.
Wendy Sue Anderson is very delightful and a incredibly talented lady! Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh! I think that calendar would have a place on my desk! I'll be looking for it! Great interview!
Awesome giveaways, I'd love to win either but especially the Cosmo Cricket collection!
Great post and thanks for the generous giveaway! I do a volunteer scrapbook therapy program at my local hospital so any supplies I win will be used or shared with my program.
I already knew her ! she's amazing !!!
Thanks for the chance to win !! pick me please LOL
Loved reading your post, and appreciate the chance to win these awesome giveaways. Have a great day!
What a great interview! I've enjoyed Wendy's projects for a while now, and it's so great to get to know more about her.
Wow, the eye candy from the Land of Nod is so enticing. I love the trends and color combinations that Wendy mentioned...I'm always drawn to funky and fun color combos and her work for Cosmo is always inspiring. Thanks Wendy.
Reading the interview has inspired me to try to be more conscious of trends and incorporate them into my work. I'm usually a late adopter, only trying things out after I've seen them done many times before.
I like how she gets inspired by the trends, but not trapped by them - incorporating them in subtle ways. Her sources of inspiration are great too - I'm looking at my pile of catalogs right now!!
Wow! Wendy is very inspiring!! Would love to win that new American Crafts DP - it would just make my day!
I have a friend named Wendy Sue too, but she's a teacher! So cool to see all these inspirational images--tfs and nice to meet ya!
I love American Crafts and seeing Wendy's stuff on their blog. Thanks for your opinions.
So cool to meet Wendy! Really love all the places of inspiration!
Thanks for sharing today. Love your work!
What a beautiful prize...it would be a definite source of inspiration for me!
Thank you so much for sharing on this blog...I love all your creative work!
I love how she said when you work with new trends stay true to your own style - I sometimes think I have to be like other people I see creating - but that never really comes off well - you need to go with your own style! we need to believe in our own talents!
thanks for the great interview/info. this sounds silly but i never thought to incorporate the colors and patterns i see around me in art, fashion, every day items, etc into my scrapping or card-making. I loved how you showed how your translated your inspiration into paper craft.
What a great interview. I am always drawn to Wendy's creations in Paper Crafts Mag. Love her style and sense of color. Love her advice on the trends she follows and blog hopping. Thanks for your inspiration, Wendy and for sharing your wonderful talent!
Thanks for letting us get to know you! Keep up the great work! You are inspiring!
I have been inspired to look at trends differently. I usually end up with what I do by playing around, but I like the idea of incorporating ideas from all sorts of sources, which I've only done occasionally so far.
Thanks so much for sharing this interview with Wendy! Congrats on the team with CK. I like the advice on choosing one thing and sticking to it throughout the project! I think that is very important!
I really loved the interview!
really gave me insight on inspiration for other scrapbookers.
and i hope i win the giveaway too!
It was great hearing your answers and where and how you draw inspiration!
It's so fabulous to meet you Wendy. It's quite refreshing to know that there are people out there that are not tied to the trends!
Wendy, thanks for sharing with us! I am looking forward to seeing more of you in CK.
Fabulous interview! It was very informative & insightful. I'll have to pay attention a little more when I go kids clothing shopping!
Wow, what a great description of how you get your inspiration. I love how all of the tips are so simple, whether looking where you are shopping anyway to find color combinations, or just being true to your own style. Great stuff!!
It was nice to see and hear what inspires you Wndy! TFS!!
I loved the cute stationary photos & reading about your sources of inspiration. It'll make me pay more attention to kids tv in future :)
Thanks for letting us in to your world. :D
Wendy's another person I follow faithfully. Love her work. I also love office supplies, but don't think to go to those sites for inspiration--great idea!
Wow, lots of inspiration here. Now I'll be poring over the millions of catalogs I've been getting for ideas. Thanks!
Its great to get to know a name better that you see on a LOT of crafty designs! Thanks for the opportunity!
Oh my goodness, the colors in all of those photos are amazing. I love the binder idea. I keep hearing of people pulling out ideas from magazines and other sources and putting them together in a binder to have ready. Great thoughts today!!!
Wendy I really enjoyed your interview! You have opened my eyes to something I am not doing....COLOR COMBINATIONS!!! I usually see a color and choose it for that one color. I need to add more layers. expand my color pallet and choose not just one color for a project by many!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!
Thanks for the interview. Wendy really has a great eye for color. Thanks also for a chance to win.
Congrats on the CK Dream Team Wendy, how very exciting. Love being able to learn more about you and am looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful creations in the months to come.
love wendy's work too!
Great getting to know you, Wendy:) Thanks so much--and your work is AWESOME!
Wow! It was really fun getting to know Wendy! She is mega talented!! I really love the card she created from the Olli & Lime inspiration piece! FAB!!
Thanks for the chance to win these great prizes, too, Cath!!
Who designs your fab blog headers? They are always so unique!!!
Thanks for taking the time to do this interview and sharing a bit about you and what inspires you.
Wow Wendy! Your creations based on what inspired you, are crazy fabulous. I have to say, Wendy has inspired me to take a look at my surroundings and "realize" I'm looking for a trend to use in my papercrafting. I think this will help in using the wide variety of paper I've accumulated and constantly stare at, not knowing what to match (or mix) it with. Thanks for the great interview with Wendy.
Thanks for sharing all these inspiring ideas!! Can't wait to use these gems on some layouts =)
It was nice to learn more about Wendy, I like that she's inspired by stores other than the traditional "crafty" ones--I'm also going to start checking out color combo trends, I love to use "unique" colors in my projects.
It's my 40th birthday and I'd love to win these yummy Christmas goodies!
Great interview.... loved having the opportunity to get to know Wendy a little better.
Thanks for taking the time to let us get to know you better, Wendy.I love how you use web sites to find inspiration! Love your work.
Congrats!!! I loved getting to know you better :) love your inspiration.
I enjoyed reading the interview with Wendy. I've admired her work and now I know what inspires her to create!! laura j
Love today's images. They are all such an inspiration. I love all the featured artists. It's so nice to see where others draw their inspiration!
always love to see Wendy's work she is sooo talented.. great inspiration and interview!!!
She's inspired me to pay more attention to things like kids' shoes and towels when I need inspiration.
Thanks Wendy and Cath, it's always interesting to hear where people get their inspirations!
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