Cath Edvalson
Paper Crafts has a new family member!
Holly Mills joined us a couple of weeks ago as our new graphic designer and we couldn’t be more thrilled! We’ve been having fun getting to know her and thought it was high time that you got to know her as well.
Read on to learn more about:
- her two blurry years of chasing boys
- her favorite guilty pleasure (no, it has nothing to do with the first bullet)
- how to avoid getting the dreaded stink eye from her
Here she is! Take it away Holly!
Holly Mills
How did you get from “there” to “here”?
I started my college education a long time ago at Snow College in central Utah. After two blurry years of chasing boys more than course work, I transferred to Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, which is where I finished my education.
My degree is a composite of three minors. I chose Art History, Ethnic Studies and Multimedia with the intention of pursuing more education in Art History and becoming a curator in an art museum. As time passed, however, I realized I enjoyed monkeying around in design software much more than writing 20-30 page papers on the aesthetics of rock art (although I do think there is much value to the subject – it just wasn’t meant for ME to write about it).
My first job after college was working as a production artist for an advertising company. I learned a lot. Perhaps, most importantly, I learned that I wanted to investigate this career further. My next position was as a designer for a company that develops software and training for emergency dispatch centers. I worked in the translation department and did design for training materials in multiple languages. I only speak English. There were new challenges to be conquered, but the type of work was the same and still had my attention. I learned a lot–again.
After a couple of years working under strict and technical design guidelines, I decided it was time to expand my horizons and explore a career with more imagination. I think I’ve landed in the thick of it. Paper Crafts is a hive of creativity. I feel completely out of my element and I’m loving it. Once again I’m encountered with a learning curve, but I couldn’t be more excited to be here for it.
OK. Now that we know your “serious” side, let’s get down to the nitty gritty. How old are you?
31–If you say I still look 16, I will give you the stink eye. 
What’s your favorite comfort food?
Carbs–with a brownie on top (corner piece preferably) and some hot chocolate to wash it down.
What is your favorite movie?
The Bourne Series and When Harry Met Sally
What is your favorite quote?
“Life is a comedy–you just have to know where to look.” ~Prairie Home Companion
What book are you reading?
I just finished The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga–it was AWESOME!
In which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
Just one store? I could blow lots of money online at sites like Etsy or Amazon.
What do you do most often when you’re bored?
Catch up on bad wedding TV–I confess Bridezillas is a guilty pleasure of mine–and I blog stalk.
What is one thing most people would be surprised to hear about you?
Other than my age? Perhaps my mischievous side.
Holly was even game to stand on the lobby couch for her close-up. Not only is she a little bit mischievous, but she's also a little bitty thing!
Where is the farthest you’ve been from home?
Southeast Asia
Who do you miss the most?
My cat and my dad.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Cowgirl and champion barrel racer.
What do you want to do with the rest of your life?
In my dream world, I’d like to be a philanthropist. In reality, I’d like to continue discovering and developing new creative outlets. It would be cool if that involved being outside and working on my tan at the same time.
Join me in welcoming our new girl to the team! Holly has agreed to join our blog rotation, so you’ll be hearing from this mischievous, carb-loving, cowgirl every month. Leave Holly some love by midnight (MDT) on Friday, Oct. 23 and I’ll pick three random winners to take home either the Plastino, Super Stud or Camped Out collection from Bella Blvd.
Yours in making a new friend,
Cath
P.S. Our May/June Call for Submissions was sent out yesterday! If you’re in the mood to design some fun summer projects, click HERE to read what we’re looking for!
Congrats on the new position! This is one amazing bunch of ladies, you are soo lucky, what a dream job!!
Welcome Holly…if you figure how to make that brownie sauce for all the carbs…please share with the rest of us addicts!
yay, holly! sounds like you are already a part of our favorite group! looking forward to lots of cool sights from you! ~k
Thanks for sharing with us!
Welcome Holly! You sound like my kinda girl! I’ll have to race you for the corner brownie pieces!
Welcome Holly! Hope you have a great time!
Congrats! I am sure you will blow everyone’s socks off! I love the photo of you standing ON the sofa!
Hi Holly! So glad you joined the team! I also love the corner piece of brownie.
congratulations Holly! Go art history…hehe. I am an Art History major and although I LOVED my classes I have to confess i haven’t done too much with it. Someday… Well good luck! you’ll do great!
Welcome Holly! I envy you getting to work with such a great group of ladies, you sound like you’re gonna fit in great though!
Holly? Honey?
Have you seen the all-edges brownie pan?
http://www.bakersedge.com/
You’re welcome,
Shannon
Holly – I think you should have given Cath the stink eye just for asking your age! Have fun!
So fun to read a bit about Holly – good luck to her! And thanks for the chance to win!
Congratulations Holly! Looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeves to share with us all!
Best Wishes!
Tricia
papercreations_bytricia@yahoo.com
Welcome Holly!
Welcome Holly, and it’s always good to get it out on the table right away, just what will and will not cause a stink eye to be thrown your way.
Welcome Holly. Looking forward to getting to know you and your artistic input in the papercraft pages.
Welcome Holly. I can wait to read more wittiness from you! Off to check out the submission guidelines!!
Welcome Holly, we’re glad to have you and can’t wait to see you in action! Happy Day!
Welcome Holly! You’re right–you’ve landed in a hot bed of creativity!
I’m looking forward to seeing all that you ‘ll add to the team. Congrats!
Welcome Holly and we look forward to seeing your creativity!
~Shari R.
Hi Holly!
I like the cowgirl aspirations! Welcome Holly!
Welcome to Holly! Funny note: when she said “Carbs with a brownie”, I read CRABS with a brownie. Yuck! Holly, I’m glad that is NOT what you said. Nice to meet you! =)
Welcome Holly! It already sounds like you’ve had an adventous yet creative life!
Hi Holly–nice to meet you. Love your smile. Can’t wait to see your first blog post–a little mischief is always fun.
Welcome Holly!! Thanks for sharing with us some tidbits about you. I too, look young for my age. I’m 27 with a 3 year old. People mistake me for a teenager all the time! I once took my sister and her friend to Chuck E. Cheese and got carded!!! ha! They said “Children must be accompanied by an adult… I was like, I’m 23! It was quite amusing. Everyone says you will appreciate it when you are older.
It’s nice to meet you. I look forward to more in the future!
Congrats, and Welcome Holly!
Welcome Holly. Looking forward to all your inspiration you will send our way.
Welcome and good luck Holly!!!
Welcome and CONGRATS, Holly!
Congrats Holly! I’m jealous you get to work at such an amazing place! A big congrats from one graphic designer to another!
Holly—you have the dream job!! I can’t wait to see your inspiration!!
Welcome!! Can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!!!! Happy card making!
Welcome Holly, I must say I think you’ve landed on a great team. Look forward to seeing your blog posts.
Welcome to Paper Crafts, Holly. I know that you will be bringing new inspiration to Paper Crafts after reading all of the experience you have. Good Luck!!
Welcome Holly! Have fun with your new job!
Welcome! You look like you’re already AT home!
Love that you have a mischevious side! 
Enjoy the job and I hope you are already learning – a lot! 
Congratulations to you, enjoy yourself!
Welcome HOlly! I look forward to seeing your work. And of jealous of WHERE you get to work.
If you ever learn how to “continue discovering and developing new creative outlets. . . . that involved being outside and working on my tan at the same time”, let us all know–we would be right there with you! Meanwhile, enjoy PaperCrafts; it is at the top of my list!
Dude… the corner brownie piece is *so* the best piece. Welcome, Holly! Congrats on getting to work with such a nutty crew!
Welcome Holly! I’m sure you will have a great time with the Paper Crafts crew!
Welcome to the team! Such a curse to be mistaken for a younger age!
Enjoy it!!!
Welcome holly to a inspiring job that is filled with creative people.
Congrats Holly and yes you do look like a little tiny thing, but I bet you can get some BIG jobs done. Enjoy yourself.
Welcome and congrats! Looking forward to seeing your work. I like your spunk!
Welcome! I look forward to getting to know you in the coming weeks! Have a fabulous Friday!
Congratulations on your new job! What a fun interview!