My name is Kourtney Osborn-Vallee. I live in Harrisonville, MO. I have a BSBA degree from the University of Missouri. 6 years ago my dreams of being a business owner come true and I now own my very own store front Scrapbook store. I have collected memorabilia and been putting it in books since before scrapbooking even had a name. I love the hands on that traditional Scrapbooking gives me. There is just something about tearing paper and making my own unique masterpiece.
If someone wrote a book about me, it would it be called: Don’t stress, “Distress it” I love my Van Dyke brown ink pad. I never pass up the opportunity to distress something. Whether it’s inking it brown, tearing or painting. To me it just gives it that finished look.
When I scrap, I always: Love to listen to music. Then I tend to pull out everything I own and lay it out in front of me. My theory is: If you can’t see it, odds are that it won’t get used. I also find that I'm more inspired when I scrap with a group. I like to get a second opinion sometimes.
I can’t live without: My kids/pets. My pets brighten my day everyday, even the worst of times. Also my loving and supportive husband of 7 years. Without him I wouldn’t have been able to open my store and make all my dreams come true. For some people it is just a business. For me it is more than that. It is my passion and I want to share it with everyone. I love my job and wouldn’t trade it in a million years for a high paying executive job.
Music that inspires me: JAZZ and swing. I play the Tenor Sax and there is just something about jazz and the fast upbeats that just make my fingers dance and then the creative juices start to flow.
With regards to creating, I am inspired by: My surroundings. Everywhere you look there are great color combinations and designs. I always carry a note book in my purse to jot down ideas that I might see in nature, billboards and ads.
Design Teams: In 2009 I had the honor of being on Genuinely Jane Studios design team. They have amazing wood albums that come in a variety of different shapes. Each month I comleted 2-3 mini albums and you can see my work on their wesite. http://genuinelyjanestudios.typepad.com/genuinely_jane_studios/
Contests:
CHA 2011"Minute to Craft it" fast paced crafting competition: 1st Place
Moxxie Share your Talent Contest: 1st Place. http://gotmoxxie.typepad.com/.a/6a010534a5c2d7970c0162ffafb37f970d-popup