About Me

By Kathren-Ann of

 Hello! It’s so nice to meet you! I’m so happy you chose to come here to learn a little more about me. 

So where to start?? It’s so hard to learn about anyone in just a couple of sentences. Life has taken me down many paths. Some fun, some crazy, some sad, and now one that is almost perfect. I am a proud mom of two and am now watching them enjoy their life’s paths. I am the wife of a wonderful man who supports me in all things I wish to do. I hold a degree in International Business and work a full time job so, my creative journey is my “me time”. I am able to let go of control and enjoy the simple things like how paints blume in water or how inks play when smooshed together.


I hope you enjoy seeing the results of my creative journey that I share here. I hope you share your thoughts and ideas here, too! The creative journey is an evolving one and sharing the journey gives way to more creativity.


Happy crafting!

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  1. Barb30 September 2021 at 13:06

    Hi Kathren-Ann,

    I’m Barb Engler from Simon Says Stamp. I’m so excited to tell you that you were one of the winners of our September Instagram challenge! We need your email address in order to send your gift certificate. Please send us a direct message on Instagram and let us know.

    Thanks so much and congratulations!
    Barb 🤗

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