CASEing Genius: An Introduction

Hello Crafters!

So . . . what's with the banner right? 

Well . . .that lovely banner was made by friend Christine by request. It's awesome isn't it?

As you all know it's very important to me to give credit where credit is due. I feel like there are so many talented, wonderful, sweet crafters out there and you really only ever hear about like twelve of them. What's up with that? Yes those handful are talented but so are you. 

Yes, I'm talking to you. Stop looking over shoulder for someone else. 

So how do we get other people to see that we appreciate their work? How do you showcase someone who maybe other people haven't seen before? Oh, yeah, I guess I could do something about it? So here I am.

I decided a little while ago that I really wanted to DO something to show off these creative, caring, amazing people who I visit and I LOVE. CASEing Genius was born. I'm going to give you a little show and tell so you'll know how this is going to work. 

Every Monday there will be a new featured Genius. They will fill out a mini-interview so we can all learn more about them. Some of it's crafty and some of it's just fun. They are also providing me with three of their projects that they feel best represents them. I'm going to CASE one of there cards . . .or combine all of them . . .not sure which yet. Basically you get a lot of them and a little of me. I really hope this helps spread the word about some amazing crafters. 

This post is a test post all about me :) Here we go!

Interview:

1. Who are you and where do you live? 

Kelly Latevola. In Ohio just outside of Cleveland. 

2. How would you describe your style?

CAS for sure. A love me some glitter and techniques. Even if I don't always know how to use them on a card ha!!

3. Name one product you're completely crushing on right now?
Peerless Watercolors. I haven't bought any yet but the colors are so vivid. I WANT them so badly! Someone had them at the crafty retreat this past weekend and I basically molested them. The watercolors not the crafter. Either way it's awkward.

4. What is was your first crafty purchase? Would you still buy it now?
It was stickers for a scrapbook page. Um, no I wouldn't buy them. They were hideous. Someone should have stopped me back then. 

Fun stuff:

5. What is your current favorite song? 
Hmmm... probably Deadly Weapon by This Century. You won't know this song. You won't know this band. You should look them up. They're pretty awesome ;) 

6. Who would play you in a movie?
I would love to say Sandra Bullock because she is hysterical and beautiful but everyone tells me I look like Sarah Jessica Parker so I guess her. Minus the chin mole. 

7. One random thing about you that people would never guess?
I am terrified of driving on the highway. I never do it unless there is NO other way to get there. 

Ready for some cards?

I tried to pick the ones I loved. The ones that said "Kelly." 

Originally I intended to CASE only one card but I ended up picking several elements from each card that I loved and combining them into one. So maybe that will be my thing. Or not. Who cares? 

I took the black, heat embossing, and script sentiment from the feather card. The watercoloring from the second and the colors and stamps from the third. These flowers are from WPlus9 Hope Seed Co and I absolutely love them. 

So now that you know how this is going to go do you want to help too?

 . . . .

I was hoping you'd say yes!

If you know a crafter who is wonderful and talented and needs some love please leave me their name or blog or both! I would love to go visit them. Please do keep in mind though that if I don't feature them it doesn't mean they aren't talented I might just be busy or plan to ask in the future. I'm scheduling really far out right now :)

Alright what do you think? Good? bad? Different questions? I'm open to constructive criticisms so lay it on me!!

Thanks for dropping by!

XoXo