Alisa Bangerter
As I sit here writing my last blog post as a Paper Crafts Pro, I have very mixed feelings. It’s sad to leave a position that I have enjoyed so much, but I’m looking forward to the many new adventures that lie ahead in my life.
Currently I’m the Party, Holiday and Idea Contributor for Studio 5 KSL TV, which I really love. I’m also hoping to write several books that I’m excited about. I’m mostly looking forward to freeing up some time to spend with my wonderful family. Children grow up way too fast, and I want to spend every minute with my awesome teenagers.
I’ve been very fortunate to be a part of Paper Crafts magazine from the premiere issue and have been given many wonderful opportunities. I will never forget the day when my cards were first accepted for publication; I was jumping up and down – literally!
Many of the talented ladies at the magazine, as well as my fellow PC Pros, have not only been business associates, but have also become great friends. They personally care about me and my family and I likewise am interested in their lives. It’s been so nice to be associated with such wonderful people who actually understand my love for all things paper!
Here's a cute picture of Kelly and I from last year. We're sitting on Cath's porch enjoying good food and lively conversation.
One of my very favorite parts of being a PC Pro was attending the editorial board meetings, where we would plan and brainstorm ideas for future issues. I looked forward to these meetings twice a year, and it was a great opportunity to have the other Pros and board members all fly in so we could work together in person. I will miss this! Another thing I will miss is attending the annual trade shows. I really loved getting to know many of you there, as well as the chance to scope out all the cool trends and fun new products.
Here's the whole Paper Crafts team at last year's editorial board meeting.
As I have done work for Paper Crafts magazine, I have found I’m really drawn to unusual techniques. I like to think “outside of the box” with product and supplies. The hardest part of my job was when I was asked to make pop-up or interactive projects. That really stretched me! I recently sat looking through past issues and chose three of my favorite projects to share with you again. It’s been so fun to see projects that I have totally put my creativity into, show up in print and be shared with so many readers. I hope all of my work has inspired many of you to create projects you love.
Here's my March Kite Calendar Topper from the March 2007 issue.
And my Old, New, Borrowed, Blue Card from the April/May 2007 issue.
And here's my Witch's Brew Card from the October, 2007 issue.
I appreciate all of your support as I have held this position as a Paper Crafts Pro. I will miss being so closely associated with the magazine, but I still have a head full of ideas that I hope to submit periodically, so you’ll still see me. For all the fond memories, I’m sending a BIG thank you to all of you!
Happy paper crafting!
Alisa, Founding Paper Crafts Pro
Just imagine my Thank U Card in each of your mail boxes!
P.S. If you love trying new techniques (just like me!), leave me a comment and I’ll pick three random winners to receive a copy of our technique-infused special issue Paper Crafts 101. All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Thursday, Sept. 3.
Love all sorts of new things, paper especially.
We will miss you Alisa and all of your pro ideas!
I am a HUGE technique lover but I don’t have the time or talent to try all that I would like to. I tend to get intimidated after seeing what you pros can do. But then again if it weren’t for some of you pros there are a lot of things that I wouldn’t have tried…..
Good luck in your new endeavors! Just love that kite card.
love that kite cardGood luck in your new endeavors
It sounds like you have a very bright future ahead of you, I wish you all the luck! New techniques are what keep papercrafting fun and interesting. I’m always up for trying something new!
You have such a fun style! Good luck on your new adventure. I love trying new techniques, but they don’t always turn out so well…
I’d love to have that issue to get new ideas.
Wishing you luck in your future endeavors! I would LOVE to check out the new techniques in this issue- thanks for the chance to win!!
Sorry to see you go, but good luck on your new endeavors! I always love to see new techniques, especially if they can be used with older supplies which I seem to have a lot of! LOL! ~Bev~
Love your work, too bad you’re moving on. You have a lot of imagination.
Good luck on your new path. I am excited for you. I love the different techniques you can do with alcohol inks and glimmer mist.
It’s magazines like PaperCrafts that inspires me to try new techniques. I wouldn’t have dabbled in so many ideas if it hadn’t been for all the wonderful ideas. Now I love to get my hands involved in just about everything.
Cute kite card! I would love the magazine!
Good luck in your future endeavors. I really liked your “Old, New, Borrowed, Blue” wedding card.
I love Paper Crafts magazine and look forward to every new issue thanks to all the creative contributors. Best wishes to you as you enjoy more time with your kids–they do grow up so fast!
Wow! I love the March Kite Calendar Topper and the Old, New, Borrowed, Blue Card. So pretty.
I LOVE the cauldron card – that is soooo dang cute! Love seeing all this creativity!!
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I love trying new techniques too!
Best of luck in your new position! We will continue to look for your beautiful and creative work in the future!
Wow Alisa that Wedding Card is FAB! You have really inspired me to try one like it for my friend’s wedding coming up. Best wishes to you for your new pursuits.
Good luck as you move on! I love going onto SCS and learning new techniques!
Right now I’m into shape cards – love yours!
You can never go wrong trying a new techinique!!! Best of luck in your new pursuit – it will be worth every minute!
Hugs & Happy Days!
Min
Trying new techniques is the neatest part of making cards. I love visiting blogs and reading PaperCrafts to learn new ways to make my handmade cards unique! We’ll miss you. I wish you the best in your new ventures.
I love to try new techniques and always seem to find wonderful ideas here at PC. you know that you will be missed! but I wish you great things in your future!
Thank you for sharing all of your creative talents over the years, I do appreciate when papercrafters are so willing to open themselves and share. Best wishes!
I just love your caudron card. Good Luck on your new endeavors. Thanks for the chance to win.
I simply love trying new techniques on my cards. They keep me interested and intrigued. Thanks for sharing your talents! Happy future endeavors! Thanks for the chance to win.
Thank you for all the ideas you have shared with us over the years. I, too love techniques…any excuse to buy more tools and supplies!
I love trying new techniques! Your projects are great!
Best of Luck! I love your projects. Thanks for a chance to win.
I love trying new techniques. Sad to see you go–but I wish you well in your new endeavors.
Good luck on your new adventures. It always feels good to give myself permission to just play and explore with new techniques. Usually I am delighted with the process and result; it is something that I wouldn’t have naturally tackled without a little push from a tutorial or challenge.
I think being stretched is the sign of a great job! And although I love learning new to me techniques, I often have to ensure that there is a viable reason to make something, due to cost. To have to learn for a job is sooo much better! LOL! But crafting is fun and makes me smile. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love trying new techniques!! Sad to see you go.
I love seeing all kinds of new ways of working with some of my old stand by stuff!
I’ll be watching for your books to come out!
always love to try new techiniques.
good luck & best wishes to you!
I love trying new techniques. Please enter me in to your giveaway.
Thank you for all you did and best of luck with all you will continue to do!!! Enjoy your new creative & family adventures!!!
I love trying new techniques! I haven’t had tons of time to craft lately but I try and do one new technique everytime I sit down, just to spread my creativity wings a little bit more. Those projects you shared are darling! I might have to go hunting for past issues that I’ve missed!
I love your old, new, borrowed, blue card! Good luck in the next phase of your career!
I’m always looking for new techniques to try! Thanks for the giveaway.
Good luck with your future endeavors!
I love it when a new technique makes things easier and more professional looking. Good luck to you!
I love new techniques and new ways to use supplies…thanks for all the inspiration and good luck!
Who doesn’t love trying new techniques?
And good luck to you – not that you’ll need it
Oh goodness, I adore the Old, New, Borrowed, Blue card. Alissa, you will be missed!! =(
I love trying out new techniques. I’m always checking out new blogs for different ideas & thinking outside of the box!