And now let's dive in to getting to know Emma!CK: First of all, please share the places our readers and fans can find you on the web and social media! (URL/Links please!) Emma: Instagram : instagram.com/emmakatescrapbooking Facebook : https://m.facebook.com/emmakatescrapbooking About your process… CK: Clique Kits is obviously in love with your work. Can you tell us a little about your inspiration and your creative process? Emma: My inspiration comes from many places, it could be from a patterned paper, a photo I’ve taken, or a piece of ephemera. It also comes from friends & like minded crafty people. I usually take a couple of days on each layout, longer for mini books, because I like to take my time, think about it if something doesn’t quite feel right. I often use mixed media too so I leave it dry naturally rather than using a heat gun. CK: What are your ideal surroundings when you are designing? Emma: Location: My craft room Listening to: 90’s R&B Snacking on: Chocolate tools within arm’s reach: Fussy cutting scissors, liquid adhesive, tweezers People/things nearby: My other half & daughter somewhere in the house usually giggling. Other: Wearing my pj’s CK: What is the hardest thing for paper crafters in your country? What is the best thing? Emma: The hardest thing is probably the cost, things are pricey in the UK. The best thing is the community, I’ve made many friends through the crafting world. CK: Do you have a “go to” … color palette? embellishment? brand you love? tool you use all the time? Emma: My go to colours are pink & aqua, you will usually find Nuvo drops & more recently sequins on my layouts. Choosing a brand I love is hard because there are so many amazing brands out there but if I had to choose it would probably be Pinkfresh Studio. The tool I used the most would have to be my fussy cutting scissors. About your history… CK: What was your earliest success as an artist? Emma: Not sure I deserve the title of an artist but I guess my earliest success as an artist was becoming a design team member for Ella Bonella (an online UK based scrapbooking store). CK: How did you start as a paper-crafter and designer? Emma: My journey started with card making, where I stumbled upon Project Life which in turn lead me to traditional 12x12 scrapbooking & I haven’t looked back since. CK: What was your very first paper crafting memory? Emma: The 12 week scan of my baby girl, Bea. About you currently… CK: What have you been doing lately? Emma: Watching on TV: The Great Pottery Throw Down, The Masked Singer, Love Island. Buying: Not much because I’m broke after Christmas but the last thing I purchased was a travel pillow, crafty wise the last thing I bought was sequins. Visiting: Venues for my littles girls 4th birthday party. Using in artwork: Sequins, thread/cotton, inks. Wishing for: A snow day. CK: Something that most people do not know about you… Emma: I play football (soccer). About your country… CK: What are some must see cities, landmarks, or locations in your country? Emma: I must admit I haven’t really explored my own country that much but I love that it’s so green here. I particularly like the Devon coast line (south of the UK), it’s beautiful! CK: Are there any national or cultural traditions unique to where you live you can share? Emma: I guess the south west of the UK is famous for its cider & Cheddar cheese, if you are ever visiting its a must try! Thanks so much for allowing The Clique to get to know you better! Here are a few examples of layouts from Emma's Instagram feed using product from Ella Bonella Scrapbooking!
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