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Forever Always Family of Designers
Sonia Bowers “Scrapbooking is not a hobby or craft, it is a way of life”
I live in Seaforth NSW, Australia. I am married to a wonderful husband one of the rare ones that actually scrapbooks, as well as both my daughter (18) and my son (15). I am 40 years old and have been scrapping since 1999, when i first was introduced to the art at a girlfriend's Craft Party. Little did i know at the time, that this was going to have such a huge impact on my life. Going from oh that's not a me type of hobby, to finding it a way of life - the be all and end all of my life. From owning, "that purple place" bricks and mortar store in Dee Why for 3 years. To this our Online Store, and our wonderful Studio in Seaforth - the cottage as it is being called.
M y family are my favourite subjects - my daughter tends to be my muse - as she has more patients (either that or the ability of the teenager to ignore me whilst i snap with the my camera). I am mainly self taught – have done a few conventions but just seem to have the knack to turn my hand to anything crafty (well I am willing to give it a go) I like to look at all things in life with the philosophy that “there are no mistakes, just my twist on how it turns out”. - my creative input into a new style perhaps? My proud moments include being published in Scrapbooking Memories & ForKeeps, online in the BasicGrey Gallery, and being a friend of PageMaps and having my work in their Newsletters. Being the winner in the Scrapbooking Memories/Kodak competition where the entry was based on photography and the ability to portray those photos on a scrapbook layout. I was also as Honorable Mention in Scrapbook Memories Masters in 2004 Click here to see Sonia's Gallery
Hi !!! My name is Kylene Hickey, mostly known as Kye. I am married to my best friend Scott and we have been blessed with three beautiful children - 2 boys and 1 princess (Regan 5 1/2, Kaleah 4 1/2, Beau 3mths).
I was first introduced to scrapboooking 4 years ago after attending a friend's CM party. I instantly fell in love with the concept and realised the value in recording and preserving our families memories, hopes and dreams in such a creative way, but felt there was more than the oval shapes and stickers they offered. That's when I stumbled across a gorgeous purple store, "Forever Always", met Sonia, and my addiction began.
My style is ever developing and changing, as I love the challenge of trying different products, colours and techniques. I will try anything at least once. The majority of my layouts will feature, handstitching, ribbons, flowers (or all three) and handwritten journaling, the more personal of which I tend to hide, with my children being my main subjects.
My family are very supportive of my addiction, and I love to see their delight in my completed layouts. I also love that I can share this craft with my children, although generally when they are scrapping I don't get much done myself, so I tend to scrap after they go to bed at night.
I am honored to be a part of this amazing family here at Forever Always, and I hope that through sharing our ideas we can inspire you to create and preserve your own history. Happy Scrapping Click here to see Kylene's Gallery
Previous Designers Michelle Sturrock Natalie Love Debra Winney Jodii Geddes
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