Meet our designer Rick!
Where do you live, and how long have you been there?
I have lived in beautiful Alabama my entire life — it’s definitely home!
Share family information if you want.
I’m blessed with a wonderful family who’s always been supportive of my crafty adventures. They may not always understand why I “need” another stamp set, but they love seeing what I create!
Do you have pets?
Yes! I have five sweet fur babies (three indoor cats, one outdoor cat {I was adopted by} and a two year old dog); two of the cats love to “help” me craft… usually by sitting right in the middle of my paper trimmer or stealing ribbon. Or that was the case when I had knee surgery a couple years ago and had to move things into the house.
How long have you been crafting?
I’ve been crafting and creating for as long as I can remember, but cardmaking has been my main creative love for years now. It started as a hobby and has grown into such a big part of my life.
Do you have a dedicated space where you craft?
Yes! I’m lucky to have my own dedicated craft space so I can spread out and leave projects in progress without having to clean up every night.
Share information about your craft space or set up?
My craft space is a mix of functional and fun. I’ve got my dies, stamps, and paper organized where I can easily reach them, and I like to keep a few favorite cards displayed for inspiration. And yes… I might have a rainbow ink pad display that makes me smile every time I see it!
My favorite time to craft is?
Definitely in the late afternoon or evening when I can relax and really get lost in the process. My mornings are usually spent doing computer work for my blog and YouTube channel and working on DT work.
My favorite snack or drink to have when crafting is?
A nice cup of coffee (or sweet tea if it’s hot outside!) and maybe a little chocolate treat to keep the creative energy flowing.
Share your very favorite creation using PDD?
That’s such a tough one! But I think my very favorite has to be the Grinch and Max Sock Card I made with the August Release products because it just made me smile from start to finish.
What other hobbies do you have?
I love drawing, painting, and also listening to True Crime and Mystery Novels (The Kay Scarpetta Series is my favorite) — though crafting is definitely my happy place.
Favorite season to craft?
Fall and winter! I adore holiday and seasonal cards, so those months are full of cozy crafting sessions.
Do you like to craft alone or in groups?
I enjoy both! Alone time lets me really focus, but crafting with friends is always full of laughs, inspiration, and “why didn’t I think of that?” moments.
Favorite PDD project or die sets or release.
The Clouds and Grass Slimline Die Set will always have my heart — they are just so versatile and fun to use. I think I have used them in the last month or so on almost every card in some way.
