Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Meet Debbie Olson

We just love our Guest Designers and are so excited that Debbie is with us this month! I'm sure you've seen her amazing work and blog, Thining Inking, but if you haven't, you are in for a treat! Read all about Debbie and make sure to say hello for a chance to win "Debbie's Favorite Things" that she hand-picked from our store for one lucky reader. See below her Bio for details.

Meet Debbie:

I'm Debbie Olson, and I'm thrilled to be a guest designer for Emma's Paperie this month. I first found Emma's Paperie through Melissa Phillips' gorgeous blog, and I immediately started shopping. Melissa's quite the enabler, I'm sure you know!

I am a SAHM to Benjamin, our third grade boy whom I home-school, and wife of Rick, my kind husband who humors my papercrafting compulsion and other artsy pursuits. We live in the woods of the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where the deer and other assorted creatures may just outnumber the people.

In my spare time, I generally play with paper, stamps, and ink. In addition to guest-designing for Emma's Paperie this month, I currently design for these manufacturers: Copic, Cosmo Cricket, JustRite Stampers, Lockhart Stamp Company, PaperTrey Ink and Spellbinders Paper Arts. I also blog extensively and submit to several papercrafting magazines when I have time.

Thank you, Cindy, for having me as a guest this month!


Debbie's Favorite Things Giveaway:

Winner will be picked with a random number generator and announced here on May 16th. Leave a comment on this thread for a chance to win.

110 comments:

Jolene said...

I think that I love Debbie and her favorite things. She is quite the gifted lady. Love her work and look forward to seeing more.
Jolene

Julie Campbell said...

Debbie just oozes talent! So happy to have you as the guest designer! I love your work!

Jennifer said...

I've been a fan of Debbie's blog for a while now and love it.

Shawninaz said...

What a great blog, Debbie is obviously a talented crafter. Adding to my fav blogs!

julie.schellin said...

if that prize pack contains Debbie's favorite things, then I am Debbie's newest fan! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

Amy Sheffer said...

Woo hoo Debbie! You're awesome!!

The Travel Realm said...

Hi Debbie- I love your work and your blog--can't wait to see what you put together for Emma's.

Steph said...

I'm already a fan of your work, Debbie! Looking forward to your creations!

Unknown said...

Debbie is one of the best - she has a special talent and way of making everything unique, beautiful and special!! Plus I think she never sleeps! :)

jen said...

I'm already a Debbie fan- and I love the goodies she's chosen!

Jessrose21 said...

I'm a long-time fan of Debbie's work! I love her sophisticated style; she's so versatile and quite an enabler, herself. Thanks for the chance to win some of Debbie's favorite things!

Ms. Cheryl said...

Oh dear, I think I just found a new BFF... I love all of Debbie's faves too, especially the best friends verses(rubons or stickers).I'll be checking out her blg and gallery. Thanks, ms.cheryl

Amy said...

I've been following Debbie's blog for a while now....what talent!

Ferah said...

I'm a huge, huge Debbie fan! Her blog is on my list of "to check daily" for a fix. :)

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...

Cindy - you are so lucky to have Debbie as your guest designer this month! I have been stalking her blog for a couple of years now, and her projects have inspired many a shopping spree on my part! I love her favorites and would love a chance to win them! Thanks for the chance!

ailin said...

love your works:)

Jingle said...

Debbie, it is great to get to know you! You must have a blast designing for that impressive list of companies! Wow!

pei fang said...

Debbie Olson is my fav! Her blog is fantastic!

Harriet H said...

Debbie is so talented...thanks for the blog candy I am going to win....

SueB said...

LOVE Debbie's blog and subscribe thru Google Reader so I never miss an update - TFS and thanx for the cool blog candy opp! The candy colors are so soft and spring-ish!

Donna said...

Love-Love-Love these colors- Thanks for the chance. I found my way here from Debbie's blog, which I never miss...she is so gracious to share her wonderful talents with us!

Anonymous said...

Debbie's cards NEVER disappoint. Her workmanship is the very best. I am a huge fan!

katrynka said...

Great give away! Thanks for the chance to win!

Dottie K. said...

I always enjoy everything Debbie creates. Can't wait to see what she creates for you. Such fun things she has chosen. Thanks for a chance to win! :)

Cheryl Hirzel said...

What a great assortment of goodies! Debbie's got great talent.

Yvette said...

Debbie is Awesome! She has such talent! Always creating something beautiful and inspiring! Thanks for a chance to win some of her favorite things! :)

Bonnie said...

Debbie is multi-talented for sure! Love her favorite things and would love to win them!!

Anabelle O'Malley said...

LOVE your work, Debbie!! You are one talented lady!! ;)Glad you're joining us this month.

Linda said...

Debbie has great taste and great talent! I just love her favorite things as much as I love seeing all of the beautiful cards she makes.

jplatt said...

I love Debbie's work. I check her blog everyday. She inspires me. It is so cool that she is guest designer for Emma's Paperie. I love her favorite things.

Janette

Nancy L. said...

I love checking out Debbie's blog! I love her work!

Unknown said...

Love Debbie & her crafty blog! I love to check in and see what's new with her! Beautiful items in the giveaway ~ Thanks!

Katherine said...

Love Debbie's work. I check her blog everyday. She has mucho talent. The prize pack is beautiful.

JPScraps said...

Love your work...just beautiful!!

Mary Dawn said...

i love debbie's favorite things! :) her work is so inspiring

Tracy Durcan said...

Woohoo! Love, love, love Debbie!! :)

Kay D said...

Yea, Debbie! I really admire her work for Papertrey Ink (which is where I first discovered her amazing talent). Lovely goodies to be given away, too!

Karen said...

I am so glad that Emma picked you this month. You know I always love everything that you design. You are the most talented stamper that I have ever seen. You picked some amazing products for the giveaway. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Kimm BT said...

Love what you did with the card... great giveaway!

Clare said...

I've been subscribed to Debbie's blog, and she is so talented!

Debbie Nelson said...

Debbie is such an inspiration...thank you for the chance to win!

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Woohoo! I always have liked Debbie's designs. She is a great inspiration. I love how she puts things together.
Blessings,
Debbie

Unknown said...

Thanks for the inspiration.

Sharon Harnist said...

Ahh, sweet Debbie -- what a great kit she put together! Can't wait to see what she does for you this month!

Laurie said...

I read Debbie's blog daily, she is so talented!

Cheri said...

What a great choice for a Guest Designer! And that talented sweet Melissa Phillips is an enabler for sure!!!! :-) Not, mind you, that I complaining! :-)

Giovana said...

Debbie is my favorite designer!! She is one of the first people I met online and she has been so kind and great with me!! Love her style and her creations are awesome.

Kathy Floen said...

I have now added this blog to my list of faves! :) Thanks Debbie for the link....I love the giveaway kit and I love the free with $50 order free kit....hmm, may have to order! ;)

Amy said...

I followed a link over here from Debbie's blog. Wowza! So glad I did. Off to do a little window shopping. I'll try not to drool on the merchandise ;-)

Jessica said...

I love Debbie's creativity. She can make cards look classic, vintage, modern, etc. She has inspired me so much. Thanks for spreading beauty through your paper creations.

Jessica

Theresa Dagostino Forge said...

this is certainly a great combination of artist and product!! cant wait to see what comes of it~

Linda w said...

I so love the colors that Debbie picked out. She does amazing work.

thanks much

Lisa said...

I love Debbie's work...I check here blog often... she is so talented!! She is so inspiring! I love what she picked for her favorite things.

Karen S. said...

I'm a big fan of Debbie's work! Thanks for the chance to win!

Char in So Cal said...

Debbie is an extremely talented stamper! Her creations are incredible and when I grow up, I want to stamp just like her!!

Thanks for the op to win some YUMMY blog candy!

Char in So Cal
{scrampaddict} {at} {cox} {dot} {net}

whoistracy said...

Congrats Debbie!! I've been following her blog for a couple years now and am always blown away by her work!

Deborah said...

Love her Blog! So glad to find out about her! Thanks for a chance to win some goodies too!

Tricia said...

I'm definitely a fan of Debbie Olson! Love her work! She's also a great teacher and I've learned so much!

Bethany Paull said...

What fab favorite things! It's great to see Debbie's creations.

Kathy said...

I just love Debbie's work, she is so talented. Thanks for having her as guest designer and for the chance to win her favorite things!

Kimmie said...

Nice to meet ya!

Joann said...

I love Debbie's work and she has certainly picked some lovely things as her favorites. Thanks for the opportunity to win them.

Linda Carson said...

I love all things Debbie Olson! Her artwork ROCKS!

Anonymous said...

Debbie is just so talented - lucky you to have her...and lucky her to have you, too!

Michelle said...

I love Debbie's blog... She has amazing creations!!

Kathleen said...

So happy Debbie is designing for you this month---love her~~~Thanks for the chance to win some of her favorite stuff!

Sandi said...

Well I'll have to find Debbie's blog and add it to my list! Thanks for the awesome favs, Debbie! Great choices! Thanks for the giveaway EP!

carpediem said...

I've been visiting Debbie's blog for some time and really enjoy her work! laura j

mommaladystamper said...

I am always in awe when I go to Debbie's blog each day. I wish I really had a few days to go spend with her so she could show me how to do certain techniques. She is the queen of stamping. I'm glad she posted this site on her blog so I may add your site to my fast growing list.

Thanks for the chance to win. Alice R.

Erika M. said...

I read Debbie's blog everyday - her work is fabulous!

Rebecca Ednie said...

I am a faithful reader of Debbie's blog. You are fortunate to have her as a guest designer! I adore the faves she chose! I am dying to get my hands on the butterfly album.

Unknown said...

Hi Debbie,
I am also a SAHM to two sons whom I home-school, and wife to a man that put up with ALL my craft obsessions. Love your work. God bless!
Peggy

Jennifer Hansen said...

Congrats on being GDT! Well deserved!

Kathy W said...

Debbie's blog is a daily stop for me and has been for quite sometime. How nice that she gets to team up with Emma's Paperie!

Kerry McKee said...

Debbie's creations are amazing. She is so talented, I'm blown away every time I visit her blog. Thank you for inspiring me to do my very best!

Romaine said...

Love the faves, Debbie! Lovin't the dotted paper and pom-pom trim....looking forward to what you have to share with us!~Romaine

Cindy said...

I am a huge debbie fan. Her projects are all so beautiful.

Anonymous said...

The colors in the prize pack set are very nice!

Lisa Hjulberg said...

I am a huge fan of Debbie... she never ceases to amaze and delight me with her art. Not to mention, she's one of the NICEST people ever! What a coup for Emma's Paperie to have her as a guest DT!

madcapfrenzy said...

Great job Debbie! Can't wait to see more fun stuff!

Lilian said...

FAN of Debbie's and she's got me hooked on rubber stamping again (after a few years haitus) Great lady and VERY talented (card) artist! Thank you for the chance to win. Have a great day!

tas said...

WOW ! Just love your cards and giveaway !

Sally Watkins said...

Debbie is an amazing talent! Love the colors in the give away. Thanks for sharing!

Candy said...

Awesome favorite things from an awsome designer. Thanks for sharing.

Mary said...

Love Debbie and wish I had half her talent! Welcome Debbie!

Susan said...

You picked a great guest - I've been a fan of her blog for months.

Anonymous said...

thanks for the chance to win

Unknown said...

Hello!
WOW!! I love your favorite things. So adorable. You are so talented and inspiring. I look forward to seeing more of it.

:) Linda

staceykingman said...

I love everything you create, Debbie!

Créaisa said...

J'adore le scrap de Debbie.
Elle a un style magnifique.
Scrapbises.

cherry said...

OHH I love to discover a new creative blog. Thanks for the chance to win. cherry

Unknown said...

L♥VE your work Debbie, always so very inspiring!!
hugs!
~rae

Sue said...

WOW...very impressive Debbie!! Love your favorite things too. You have excellent taste :)

Lauren said...

Wow, those are some fabulous products! Love them ALL!!

Teresa Abajo said...

Debbie does some amazing things - I look forward to seeing her work for Emma's Paperie.

Stahl Family said...

Ohhhhh, how exciting. Looking forward to some great ideas!!

DeniseLynn said...

Oh I just adore Debbie and her creations. She's a gal after my own heart: living and creating in the prettiest state with all the great lakes. Woohoo Debiie!!!

Brenda H. said...

Congrats Debbie...'love your blog!! (Your butterfly "thinking of you" card may be one of your cutest ever!) Here's hoping that your favorite things become mine!
~Brenda H.

Connie said...

Nice to meet you Debbie. Love the giveaway, especially the butterflies and the bling!

Nancy said...

Debbie ROCKS! I love her creations, I love to win hr favorites ;)

DeniseB said...

Love the card, and the blog candy items too! It would be a treat to win.
DeniseB

annemk said...

I would love to win Debbie's favorite things! thanks for the chance!

Kim Faucher said...

oooo a big fan of Debbie!! Love her inspiring creations.. good choice for Emmas!!
Love seeing the work this month!!

inkley boys said...

so retro so cute!

Debbie said...

I am a fan of Debbie. What fun to play with her favorite things.

debbie peysen
deb.peysen@sbcglobal.net

Jean Franks Beck said...

Welcome Debbie! What wonderful favorite things you've picked! Thanks so much for a chance to win.

Unknown said...

Love the colors in the prize pack - they just make me happy!

Danielle Flanders said...

How fun to read about you! I'm off to see your blog!
danielle

Jillisgram said...

I've been following Debbie's blog for a while now. She certainly is a talented lady! Just love all the favorite items that she chose. Thanks for the chance to win.

Keri Lee Sereika said...

WOOOHOOO Debbie!!! I love her! She is a wonderfully sweet person and has a real knack with paper to boot! What could be better???