Meet the Judges: Amy

Hi there, friends!  Well, it looks like there's only one judge left to introduce, and that's me! 

Areas of Expertise: Painting, Sewing, Kids' Crafts, Jewelry, Home Decor





I know many of you are regular readers and friends here at One Artsy Mama, so you probably know all this about me and more, but just in case this is your first visit, here's a little more about me!

I've been married to my best friend for 10 years, and love being mama to our 3 year old Little Crafter.  I'm a professional ballroom, latin, and swing dancer and love working with couples to help them find a hobby they can enjoy together for the rest of their lives.

I'm happiest when I'm creating something, especially if my Little Crafter is helping me.  I'm passionate about Jesus, good grammar, my family, and our awesome church, and I'm addicted to Starbucks.

The one crafting supply I can't do without is:  Mod Podge.  Is there anything you can't do with that stuff?  My buddy Terry and I like to joke about how if I were stranded on a desert island, I'd Mod Podge myself a raft and just float along on it making jewelry until someone rescued me.

My favorite crafting project ever is: Well, currently it's my stenciled vanity redo because I'm just so darn excited about it and I love how it looks!  I still get excited every time I see it!  It's one of those projects that was a little out of my comfort zone/area of expertise, so it was a fun challenge for me.

My favorite Starbucks drink is: I'm a seasonal drinker...lol.  In the Winter, it's a Peppermint Mocha.  Fall = Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate.  Spring = Chai Latte.  Summer = Mocha Coconut.

If I could visit anywhere in the world, I'd choose: somewhere with a beach!  I'd also love to visit England because I'm a total literature nerd and I think it'd be awesome to see places that were significant to some of my favorite authors like Jane Austen and Shakespeare...plus castles are just cool.

The best thing about crafting is: It's so hard to pick just one thing!  I love the whole creative process...getting a great idea, buying the materials, and then making it happen.  And then, of course, I love seeing the finished product.  I love giving away things I've made and seeing them brighten someone else's day, and I love it when I can hand-make something for myself and my family to enjoy in our home too!

I'm looking forward to judging because: I am beside myself with excitement to see all the fun crafty things y'all come up with!  I've got my pinning finger ready!  I also love that I get to "save" people from elimination because as hubby and I always shout at the TV when we're watching So You Think You Can Dance, "Order is important!"  I hate it when someone deserving gets cut too soon!  I also am excited to give away lots of fun prizes and reward people just for being crafty!

Well, what are you waiting for?  Head on over and link up your project to enter the contest!

Happy Crafting!