Design Team Member: Judy Marino

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Time for another design team feature!  Let's learn some more about Judy!

Judy Marino from Judy's Card Corner

Currently...

• designing for CASology
• retired from the Sweet Stamp Shop design team.
• loving being a past guest designer for Precious Remembrance Shop and 12 Kits of Occasions.

Do you have any favorite products &/or craft companies right now?

My favorite products are all of my stamps, patterned papers, embossing folders, dies, and my Wink of Stella brush glitter.  I also reach for my Glossy Accents every time I make a card!  I am a life-long fan of Hero Arts!  I have also grown to love Simon Says Stamp, Sweet Stamp Shop and Precious Remembrance Shop stamps.  I am also fond of Jane's Doodles, WPlus9, and Papertrey Ink.  (I own stamps from many other companies, too.  Basically, if I like the stamps, I will buy them!)

 

How did you get into card making?

My best girlfriend sent me a handmade, stamped Christmas card over ten years ago, and I was intrigued.  She suggested I buy a book on rubber stamping, and I did.  The rest is history!     

 

Why do you like Clean and Simple design?

I like clean and simple design because that is pretty much how I live my life!  I like to keep things clean, uncluttered, organized and simple.  (Of course, that rarely happens anymore -- but that is what I like!)  When it comes to cards, I don't like bulk -- mainly because I mail most of my cards and it is easier to mail a flat card!    

 

Do you have any advice for fellow crafters trying to find their own style?

Do what makes you happy and you will find your style!  Don't be afraid to CASE ideas, look to your surroundings for inspiration, check out Pinterest (I find TONS of inspiration there) and consider participating at challenge blogs.  I find that my style emerges when I'm given some structure -- whether a sketch or a color scheme or a cue word.  At this stage of my life, I don't make cards in order to win things -- I make them because it makes me happy! 

 

Is there anything else you think we should know about you?

When I am not making cards, I am enjoying my busy life with my husband and our four kids (ages 15, 14, 12 and 9).  I work part time as a school psychologist and I am actively involved in my kids' school activities and extracurriculars (and trust me, there are many of them!).  I also sing and can play a few instruments (guitar, ukulele, banjo).  I love gardening and reading, too!  I am also VERY proud to say that I have not missed a cue word at CASology since the challenge started!