Queen of the Day 1/21/08 Helena Jole!

[amandathor]

It's a holiday, so i completely forgot about QOTD! Let's give it up for Helena Jole!

Let's get to know Helena Jole! Please check out her store and gallery and leave her some love!

Store link: http://www.ndisb.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=22
Blog: http://wedoitthehardway.blogspot.com/
Gallery: http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&ppuser=394

Helena, here are some questions for you to answer to help us learn more about you!
1. Aside from scrapbooking, what creative outlets do you have?
2. What is your favorite thing to wear?
3. What is your least favorite household chore?
4. Share your "designer story". How did you get started?
5. Who is YOUR favorite designer right now?

If you have any questions for Helena, please post them and let's get to know her better!

[butternugsquash]

Congrats Helena! Can't wait to read your answers!

[HelenaJole]

Wow, thanks! We were out this morning (at The Bouncy Place (http://www.thebouncyplace.com/)--great fun) and I just got home and checked my email.

1. Aside from scrapbooking, what creative outlets do you have?

I've done a lot of different things. One of my favorites is mural painting, but it's been a couple of years since I finished the last one. Lately I've been thinking it would be fun to paint again. (Sadly, I can't paint my own walls, since we live in an apartment. Someday!) You can see some of things I've done here (http://paintedgreen.home.comcast.net/~paintedgreen/mural/) and on my blog (http://wedoitthehardway.blogspot.com/search/label/mural).

2. What is your favorite thing to wear?

I have these "old lady pants" called mombbae (몸빼) that I got in Korea, that are great for lounging around the house in. Since it's been cold I've been wearing my pajama pants a lot. But I love my mombbaes.

3. What is your least favorite household chore?

Oh, golly... there are so many. I struggle with meal planning. The laundry often doesn't get put away properly.

4. Share your "designer story". How did you get started?

I was aware of digital scrapbooking but hadn't really paid much attention to it for a long time. But I had a digital camera and when I was looking for things to use with my photos I realized how much gorgeous stuff was out there. It was like my brain just caught fire. I spent a few months playing around and made my own kit, and emailed Theresa at NDISB and she took me on. It's been such a cool experience.

5. Who is YOUR favorite designer right now?

I couldn't possibly pick one favorite. I really admire Michelle Coleman and Misty Cato. We have so many talented designers at NDISB, too. They're just great to work with.

Thanks Amanda! :D

[Juliana G]

The "mombbae" sound cool!
Thanks for sharing your story!

[kryss]

Congrats Helena!!!!

[NDISB Admin]

Helena! Congratulations! How exciting! :)

I checked out your murals, and they are beyond amazing. But then, I've seen some of the others that you've done and know what you are capable of.

For the record, please let it be known that Natural Designs is pleased as can be that Helena has chosen to offer her work through us. If you've not seen her products before, she does consistently amazing things.

Again, congratulations for the well deserved recognition!

E :)

[gurlonthesun]

YAYYYYYYYYYY Helena!!! We are so proud of you!!!

[frani_54]

Congrats Helena, well deserved honor....

[butternugsquash]

WOW. Your murals are nothing short of AMAZING. That Cupboard Under the Stairs one made me gasp when I saw it. And the clouds in that room?? Look totally real.

I'm so glad we're going this - I'm loving learning more about my fellow designers!!

[Kazadoodle]

Woohoo! Congrats Helena.

[amandathor]

Man, those murals are nothing short of amazing! And you've gained a new fan for your designs--ME! fabulous!

[Pyralis]

those murals are awesome. man I wish you lived closer my parents have a cupboard under their stairs for my kiddos. lol didn't think anyone else had one. lol. love the painting in the cupboard under the stairs. i like your designs too.

[bunnynose]

Congrats Helena!

[RandiOh]

beautiful murals and congrats on QOTD :D!