January is often a month of reflection and resolution. Did I accomplish all I wanted last year? How can I improve myself in the coming year? Some resolutions could be getting to the gym more often, better meal planning or giving more to charity. We decided to touch on the last one this month in our Craft Spotlight. We are spotlighting Jacki Kelsch from Handy Hands Reflections.
Jacki created Handy Hands Reflections in August of 2008. It’s Non-Profit Organization that creates and donates memory albums to families whose loved one recently passed or are in Hospice Care. The Annual Crafty Crop next month is their big fundraiser for the year. Unfortunately, the event is already sold out, but they take donations and volunteers year-round. They have workshop days the 2nd Thursday and 4th Monday of each month. Plus, volunteers don’t have to have scrapbooking experience. There’s always something to do with sorting and putting supplies away. They do have another crop in July. This one is a no frills because there’s not food or drink provided but still a great time to get together with friends and scrapbook. Contact Jacki about more information and reserve your spot [email protected].
Here are pictures of some of the scrapbooking pages they have given away.
Here are pictures of some of the scrapbooking pages they have given away.
We felt a great way to get to know Jacki more was to have her complete our craft questionnaire.
Name: Jacki Kelsch
Blog/Website: http://handyhandsreflections.org
How long have you been a crafter?
Well, I have always had a flair for putting my own spin on things... adding just the right touch, crafting for most of my life, in one way or another
How did you get started?
My mom was an artist as well as an excellent seamstress, so it’s in my blood. I loved experimenting with different things when I was you.
What was your first project?
Making a pillow case. I was just 10 years old.
What is your favorite type of projects now? (Albums, cards, mixed media, art journals, coloring etc.)
Can I say yes to all the ones listed? I love COLOR. I also love teaching people and introducing them into the field of paper crafting.
Do you listen to music while you craft? If so, which genre?
Oldies or country
What part of crafting is the most intimidating?
TINY TEDIOUS PARTS, due to health issues
Do you pre-plan your projects or do you get inspired as you go?
I like to plan projects out, but... I do adjust and get inspired as I go... so BOTH...
Do you clean your craft table after every project?
WELL.... NOT SO MUCH, my goal is to start fresh each time, but I do like to have things at my reach and it depends on how messy or how many parts my last project was. I do like an organized work space and it is one of my resolutions.
Have you ever sold your projects? If so, where can we find your work?
I have sold many of my works, I sold for years at bazaars, craft shows and the like. Now I GIVE my works away with great joy. I have projects all over the USA mostly here in Idaho. I create albums and gift them to grieving families, which I do at my non-profit.
If you were given the chance to pick 3 products in any craft store where money was no object, what 3 things would you choose?
That is a tough question, but I guess I would go for STORAGE, COPIC MARKERS and the newest product, to try.
What are do you do outside of crafting? Other hobbies/interests/accomplishments?
I love spending time with my husband, our kids, and grandkids, teaching them to craft, so they can take after their grammy. I also love to travel, read, and learn new things.
FAVORITES:
Favorite Topic: (Vacations, Children/Baby, Disney, etc.)
Children
Favorite Adhesive:
Liquid - Tombow & Tape Runner – PLUS
Favorite Craft Brand:
So many good ones, hard to choose one, probably Tim Holtz
Favorite Accessory:
Brads and Ribbon
Favorite way to shop: (Online, In-store, Bazaars, Expos, etc.)
ALL... I love to shop and I love a good deal
Favorite Craft Blogger:
I wish I had time to keep up with bloggers
THIS OR THAT: (And tell us why if you have an interesting angle)
Keep scraps or toss scraps?
USE SCRAPS, it "IS" called SCRAPbooking, right?
Buttons: Thread or No thread?
Thread.
Decorative scissors or edge punches?
Edge punches
If you’d like to find out more about Handy Hands Reflections, we have their website and Facebook page listed. There are great testimonials on their Facebook page.
http://handyhandsreflections.org/wp/
https://www.facebook.com/handyhandsreflections/
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Name: Jacki Kelsch
Blog/Website: http://handyhandsreflections.org
How long have you been a crafter?
Well, I have always had a flair for putting my own spin on things... adding just the right touch, crafting for most of my life, in one way or another
How did you get started?
My mom was an artist as well as an excellent seamstress, so it’s in my blood. I loved experimenting with different things when I was you.
What was your first project?
Making a pillow case. I was just 10 years old.
What is your favorite type of projects now? (Albums, cards, mixed media, art journals, coloring etc.)
Can I say yes to all the ones listed? I love COLOR. I also love teaching people and introducing them into the field of paper crafting.
Do you listen to music while you craft? If so, which genre?
Oldies or country
What part of crafting is the most intimidating?
TINY TEDIOUS PARTS, due to health issues
Do you pre-plan your projects or do you get inspired as you go?
I like to plan projects out, but... I do adjust and get inspired as I go... so BOTH...
Do you clean your craft table after every project?
WELL.... NOT SO MUCH, my goal is to start fresh each time, but I do like to have things at my reach and it depends on how messy or how many parts my last project was. I do like an organized work space and it is one of my resolutions.
Have you ever sold your projects? If so, where can we find your work?
I have sold many of my works, I sold for years at bazaars, craft shows and the like. Now I GIVE my works away with great joy. I have projects all over the USA mostly here in Idaho. I create albums and gift them to grieving families, which I do at my non-profit.
If you were given the chance to pick 3 products in any craft store where money was no object, what 3 things would you choose?
That is a tough question, but I guess I would go for STORAGE, COPIC MARKERS and the newest product, to try.
What are do you do outside of crafting? Other hobbies/interests/accomplishments?
I love spending time with my husband, our kids, and grandkids, teaching them to craft, so they can take after their grammy. I also love to travel, read, and learn new things.
FAVORITES:
Favorite Topic: (Vacations, Children/Baby, Disney, etc.)
Children
Favorite Adhesive:
Liquid - Tombow & Tape Runner – PLUS
Favorite Craft Brand:
So many good ones, hard to choose one, probably Tim Holtz
Favorite Accessory:
Brads and Ribbon
Favorite way to shop: (Online, In-store, Bazaars, Expos, etc.)
ALL... I love to shop and I love a good deal
Favorite Craft Blogger:
I wish I had time to keep up with bloggers
THIS OR THAT: (And tell us why if you have an interesting angle)
Keep scraps or toss scraps?
USE SCRAPS, it "IS" called SCRAPbooking, right?
Buttons: Thread or No thread?
Thread.
Decorative scissors or edge punches?
Edge punches
If you’d like to find out more about Handy Hands Reflections, we have their website and Facebook page listed. There are great testimonials on their Facebook page.
http://handyhandsreflections.org/wp/
https://www.facebook.com/handyhandsreflections/
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