Valerie Salmon

DIY girl - yup, that's me. I love all types of crafting, most especially with paper & fabric! My wheels are always spinning with crafty ideas... and find that there is not enough time in my lifetime to bring them all to life, but I sure am trying.

I'm a former children's footwear designer, turned stay-at-home mom after the birth of my first child in 2000. I discovered scrapbooking that same year and, needless to say, the hobby has taken on a life of its own. ;)

I'm a proud mom of two cutie pies, who keep me very busy. Working from home is just ideal! You can bet when the kids are at school that I am hanging out here. :)

Here are a few things I've done in the last several years:
- Hundreds of published artwork in the industry's top magazines and idea books
- Creator and designer for the Got Sketch? blog and class series
- Most of my current published work can be seen in Better Homes and Gardens 'Scrapbooks etc. magazine
- 2008 Better Homes and Gardens 'Scrapbooks etc.' Creative Team Member
- Fiskars designer
- Scarlet Lime Designer
- 2007 Paper Crafts Magazine's 1st Gallery Idol
- 2006 Memory Makers Master (Memory Makers Magazine)
- 2005 Paperkuts Power Team Member (Paperkuts Magazine)

In addition to the published work, many of my artwork has been featured in the QVC & HSN television networks, JoAnn, Michael's, Hobby Lobby, and AC Moore stores' nationwide ads, store displays, product packaging, and more.

I can't wait to share more with you. I hope to inspire you to create some beautiful things!

site design, colors, & graphics by valerie salmon
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