The Craft Room Crafter of the Month ~ November

Hi creative friends,

Welcome back to our Craft Room Crafter of the Month!

This series is our monthly rendezvous with the creative minds that make our crafting community feel like home.

It’s the chance to draw inspiration from their artistry, take a peek behind the curtain of their creativity, and connect with the incredible members who bring life to our virtual crafting haven.

Crafter of the Month

Every month, we’ll sit down with a standout member from the Craft Room to chat about all things crafty, from what they like to make to what inspires them. 

This month, I am thrilled to feature Vanessa Gonzalez , a dedicated member hailing all the way from Costa Rica.

Vanessa’s passion for crafting transcends language barriers and brings a unique flair to our vibrant community.

 

 

Embracing Diversity in Craft:

One of the most remarkable aspects of our Craft Room is the diverse group of individuals it brings together.

Vanessa, a testament to the inclusive nature of our community, effortlessly engages in group activities despite speaking a different language.

Her commitment to the craft transcends linguistic differences, proving that the language of creativity is universal.

Name: Vanessa Gonzalez

1. Name and where do you live (state/country)?
Vanessa González Cruz. I live in a rural area, San Carlos, Alajuela (is the province), Costa Rica (country)

 

 

2. How would you describe your craft style?
My style is vintage decoration (for that reason I love this page Shabby Chic) I like to create cards or decorate using paper collections that have harmony between all the elements, highlighting the die cuts, using double-sided embossed tape or foam to highlight certain items.

Scrapbooking, using bits of paper and ephemera, always with vintage decorations. Taking a card or envelope or altering a notebook with love, choosing where to place the buttons, the lace, which element will stand out, seeking harmony between colors and designs. Never repeating a pattern, giving originality to each one. With the exception of the 32 cards from the free cutout of your part of the heart envelope, which I made for my mother’s prayer group, that was an exception, I don’t like working in series, I feel like I imprison my creativity, even if I use the same collection of papers, there is always something different in each creation.

Spanish:
Mi estilo es la decoración vintage (por esa razón amo esta página Shabby Chic) Me gusta crear tarjetas o decorar utilizando colecciones de papel que tengan armonía entre todos los elementos, resaltando los die cuts, utilizando cinta doble cara con relieve o espuma para resaltar ciertos elementos. El scrapbooking, usando pedacitos de papel y ephemeras, siempre con decoraciones vintage. Tomando una tarjeta o sobre o alterando una libreta con amor, escogiendo dónde colocar los botones, el encaje, cuál elemento será el que resalte, buscando armonía entre los colores y los diseños. Nunca repitiendo un patrón, dando originalidad a cada uno. A excepción de las 32 tarjetas del recortable gratis de su parte del sobre de corazón, que hice para el grupo de oración de mi mamá, eso fue una excepción, no me gusta trabajar en serie, siento que aprisiono mi creatividad, aunque use la misma colección de papeles, siempre hay algo diferente en cada creación.

 

 

3. What type of projects do you like to make?
I decorate gift bags, decorate money envelopes, decorate notebooks for notes, garlands, tags.

Projects that are useful or decorate the spaces in my house.

Spanish:
decorar bolsas para regalos, decorar sobres de dinero, decorar libretas para anotaciones, guirnaldas, tags. Proyectos que sean de utilidad o decoren los espacios de mi casa.

4. How often do you craft?

Now that I am in the Craft Room, I try to follow the projects, but some projects are not competed in the week.

All week I work a little on each one. I also make cards to give for birthdays to my favourite people.

Spanish:
ahora que estoy en the Craft Room trato de seguir los proyectos, así que puedo decir que todas las semanas, algunos trabajos no se terminan en una semana, pero toda la semana trabajo un poco en cada uno, también hago tarjetas para regalar por cumpleaños de mis personas favoritas.

 

 

 

5. What inspires your creativity?

My sensitivity, love, joy, gratitude, observation of everything that surrounds me, nature, the seasons, the festivities that are celebrated throughout the year, also watching project tutorials, because when observing the projects of other sin the Craft Room and the sites they have, their internet channels, one learns to improve how to place lace, or ephemera.

Watching them work on the compositions, the paper techniques, the decorations, inspires me because they are all masters in their unique styles.

They also give advice to make it easier for you. For me, sitting down to do crafts is mental health, relaxation, and as you keep doing more and more, creativity is nourished.

Spanish:
Mi sensibilidad, el amor, la alegría, el agradecimiento, la observación de todo lo que me rodea, la naturaleza, las estaciones, las festividades que se celebran a lo largo del año, también ver tutoriales de proyectos, porque al observar los proyectos de las compañeras de The Craft Room y los sitios que ellas tienen, sus canales en internet uno aprende a mejorar cómo colocar los encajes, o las ephemeras. Verlas trabajar las composiciones, las técnicas de papel, las decoraciones, me inspira porque todas son maestras en sus estilos tan únicos. Además dan consejos para uno tener más facilidades. Para mí sentarme a hacer manualidades es salud mental, relajación y mientras uno se mantiene haciendo más y más la creatividad se va alimentando.

 

6. What are the craft essentials you can’t live without?
I love lace and buttons, die cuts from paper collections, enamels, shiny pearls.

Spanish:
encajes y botones, amo los encajes y los botones, die cuts de las colecciones de papel, enamels, perlas brillantes

 

7. What are you currently working on?
In the projects that The Craft Room gives us and teaches us, I have also purchased on Kerryanne’s Etsy store and they are pending because Christmas projects are a priority these days.

I’m decorating envelopes to give money to family members and I’m planning to make a Christmas Bakery Gift Box these days.

I’m also counting the days until the Christmas collection and all those beautiful projects.

Spanish:
en los proyectos que The Craft Room nos regala y enseña, también he comprado en su Etsy y están pendientes de hacer porque los proyectos de navidad son prioridad estos días. Estoy decorando sobres para regalar dinero a familiares y tengo pendiente para hacer estos días Christmas Bakery Gift Box. Además cuento los días para la colección de navidad y todos esos proyectos hermosos. 

 

Vanessa Gonzales exemplifies the spirit of creativity that defines the Craft Room.

Her ability to transcend language barriers and infuse her unique perspective into the community enriches our collective crafting journey.

Vanessa’s story serves as a reminder that creativity knows no boundaries…  it is a language that unites us all.

Join us in congratulating Vanessa as our November ‘Crafter of the Month.’ May her crafting journey continue to inspire us all and foster a sense of unity within our diverse and talented Craft Room family. 

 

Happy crafting!

Hugs
♥
Kerryanne

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