Polly Shannon here with our first TLP Member Spotlight! Today I am spotlighting the ever fabulous kimpson. I sat down (virtually, of course) with Kim so we can all get to know her a little better…
1. Name & User Name – Kim Simpson/Kimpson
2. Where do you call home? Vancouver, BC, Canada (though I’m originally from the US)
3. Digital or Hybrid? Both? I’ve been exclusively digital for years, but started doing Hybrid with my December Daily album last year and PL this year and am addicted!
4. How long have you been scrapping? I started paper scrapping when I was 12, then switched to digital when I moved to Mexico after university. I’ve been digi-scrapping for 6 years (whoa!) and returned to hybrid late last year.
5. What is the starting point for your pages – photos, the story, products? Depends on the day! A lot of time it’s the product – most of my digi-scrapping is for CTs or DigiDares, so most pages are inspired by that. With my PL, most of my pages have similar color schemes (black and white, hot pink and turquoise, with pops of bright, yellow green), so I gravitate towards products that fit that (or that can be altered to fit)
6. How would you describe your style? fresh, fun, clean. I love lots of white space with patterned backgrounds and clustered photos/elements.
7. Any must-have items or techniques on all of your pages? hmmm, I’m a big fan of templates, stitching, staples, misting, paint splats and sequins. At least one of those can be found on almost all of my pages.
8. Share a favorite tip or trick. I love editing my picture to fit the colors of the kit I’m working with. One of my favorites is to use black and white photos with bright kits.
9. Do you listen to music while you scrap? What kind? I’m usually either listening to country radio, or something mellow (the Lumineers are my fave these days) or catching up on TV on my Ipad.
10. What’s your favorite snack (if any) while you scrap? What snack don’t I like?? :) M&Ms or Smarties and a Diet Coke are a favorite though!
11. What time of day do you feel most creative? These days, I feel most creative in the morning, but don’t have time to scrap until the evening. Too often, I look forward to scrapping all day, then end up too tired and with no creativity by the time I have time! I’m working on a remedy!
12. (hybrid scrappers) Any pictures of your workplace?
13. Share with me the top 3 layouts that you’ve created:
I’ve enjoyed getting to know Kim a little bit better, and I hope you have too! Do you want to be spotlighted on the TLP blog? Keep posting your awesome layouts in the gallery and you may be next!
Ashley B says
Fun post! Love Kim’s pages and enjoyed getting to know a little about her.