Monday, February 20, 2012

Guest Blogger: Heather Leopard

Please give a warm welcome to Heather Leopard! We are happy to have this creative lady join us for the week as our guest blogger. She has lot's of fun ideas and projects in store!


We are also having a special giveaway all week long. To enter to win some products from our brand new Field Notes collection, just leave no more than one comment on each blog post this week. That means you have up to 5 entries!



Hi there. I'm a WAHM (work at home mom) so I get the best of both worlds - a career and flexibility to volunteer at school but most importantly, I am home every morning and afternoon when the kids get home from school. My hubby and I have three wonderful children - David 15, Rheagan 8 and Reese 3.


I've been documenting memories since I can remember but became obsessed with it in 2010. My style is eclectic a.k.a random. I have no other way to describe my style because I feel that if I do I will limit myself. Instead, I go where the pictures, paper and embellishments take me. Sometimes it involves lots of layering and sometimes I go for clean & simple. In saying that, I have seen a pattern: lots of color, paint and/or misting, hand or machine stitching and I fussy cutting any chance I get. My go-to projects are layout but I try to mix in cards and altered projects as often as I can. You can find my work on my blog, The Spotted Leopard.

A few more things about me:
· I’m an only child with terrific parents and a very close extended family.
· I’m a native Texan and have lived here all my life but you won’t find country on my SUV’s pre-sets. Don’t get me wrong – I love Willie and Waylon and the boys – classic country, but I prefer rock, which leads to this...
· I’m a huge Rob Thomas / Matchbox Twenty music fan – their music touches my soul.
· I’m quite adventurous – kayaking in crocodile infested waters, roller coasters, snow/water skiing and scuba diving (I’ve encountered hammerhead and nurse sharks among other creatures down there). I love a thrill! There's more I'd love to try, like skydiving, but won't now that I have kids. Too risky!

Thanks for taking the time to get to know me. I am so excited to share my scrappy obsession with you this week. I hope I can inspire you!

45 comments:

Marcia Dehn-Nix said...

Can't wait to see what you create Heather!

connie said...

Nice getting to know you!

Lesa said...

Glad to meet you Heather, off to read your blog!

Nathalie said...

Nice to meet you. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us!

Shannon said...

I adore your family picture!!

ropcop528 said...

I love how easy your instructions are.

Scrapycandy said...

Love that chevron idea! So glad they highlighted you. Thanks for the inspiration!

Diana Waite said...

WOW--so excited to see what Heather is going to make!

Carol said...

Thanks for sharing!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(Dot)com

Christine said...

Nice to meet you Heather! Can't wait to see what you make!!!

brenlubrant said...

It was nice for you to share a little bio of yourself. I see we have something in common. I am an only child, also, and always hated it.

Audrey Yeager said...

Woo hoo Heather! Can't wait to see your stuff!

Renee said...

Welcome, Heather! Thank you for sharing our scrappy world!!

sophie said...

yay!! heather! so nice to learn more about you!!can't wait to see what you create!!

L said...

Hi, Heather! You have a very beautiful family. Thanks for sharing. :)

mavis carter said...

LOVE your work! I'm INSPIRED!

mavis carter said...

Nice to meet you - again!

Patricia Roebuck said...

You are WAY more adventurous than me ;) Beautiful family, congrats on being a guest!

Peg said...

Hi Heather, looking forward to seeing your stuff!

Bethany Becker said...

Can't wait to see your work. You have a beautiful family.

Beth said...

I like the idea of "random" style!

KellyG said...

Can't wait to see your work!

Mommy Sauri~ said...

Nice to meet you. I look forward to the inspiration you will bring here.
Mommy Sauri~
http://casadesauri.blogspot.com

Rebecca W said...

Welcome- I look forward to learning from you.

Angela said...

Welcome to the SEI blog!

Debbie Buckland said...

Hi heather great to meet you

Shana said...

Sometimes I wish I could say I was quite adventurous....Fun week!

Terri H. said...

I'm working the blog posts backwards so it's nice to learn more about you after having read your posts and seen your work. Thanks for sharing this week. I have enjoyed all your projects. :-)

Ann said...

Welcome and thanks for a terrific week!

heyitsamanda said...

You're inspiring, Heather! Glad to meet you!

Karenajo said...

Nice to meet you - looks like a great family ! thanks for sharing !

littlen said...

hi fellow texan. off to checck out your creations.
littlen44 at gmail dot com

abb0187 said...

Thanks for sharing your story.

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

It's great to get to know you, Heather! THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

Emily Keaton said...

Welcome, Heather! So great to meet you!

Delightful Designs by Katherine said...

I share the same style with you.

Kimberly Rendino said...

Nice to "meet" you! :)

Gail B. said...

Nice to meet you.

Monika Wright | I Love It All said...

Looking forward to seeing what you create!

Adams Family Album said...

I think it's important to not limit yourself by "defining your style." Otherwise, how will you ever get to discover all the cool stuff that's always coming out!

Karen said...

I've enjoyed seeing all your projects this week :)

Donna said...

Hi Heather congrats on being the guest blogger, wonderful family pic. I love your creations!

Laura said...

Love your family pic heather!

Chelle said...

Cute pictures Heather!

Lena said...

Looking forward to seeing your creations.

 

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