fiskars design team interview: Lisa Falduto
- posted by: Legends
- posted in: Uncategorized, Guest
- on: October 18, 2008
Several of the fiskars design team members have agreed to be interviewed for the crop today! First up we hear from our newest member- Lisa Falduto.
Lisa Falduto
Fiskars design team member since September 2008
Favorite Fiskars tool: Hmmm, this seems to change frequently for me. I guess my newly discovered Fiskars tool that I am loving is the Wire Winder. But in a couple of weeks I may have a completely different answer!
The best thing about being on the fiskars DT is getting to use great tools and consumable product to inspire other crafters!
Can be found most often crafting at anytime I feel inspired! (which happens to be a lot)
When I craft I like to eat chocolate (especially M&M’s because I don’t worry about getting my projects messy) and drink water.
I listen to nothing when crafting (unless one of my favorite TV shows is on)
I spend 25 hours a week crafting
When I’m not crafting I love spending time gardening, bargain shopping, and doing things with my family.
This is the special project I made for the Fiskateer crop! The candy dish is for Meliah’s Teachers for halloween (they have to get some goods too!) The treat bags will be for each child in her class……rotten mommy……….candy free! (You can see more detail photos + supply list on my blog!)
Where do you find inspiration?
My latest place to find inspiration is in the thrift store. Do you know how many interesting things you can find there? It is so much differently than walking the aisles in a department store because some treasures you find have been hanging around people’s houses for years and then there they are, not the norm you see everywhere else you go. Or sometimes they are hand made wooden items that are unique and there is history there and I get to add my history to it! It really excites me to find something unique like that to work with.
How did you get into crafting to begin with?
I grew up with two parents who were crafters! My mom must have tried every craft there is, seriously! She knits, crochets, quilts, does counted cross stitch, has painted, builds models, constructs doll houses, sews, etc. My dad has always enjoyed working with wood. He has always had a workshop full of power tools and has made lamps, furniture, shelves, etc. So I was surrounded by crafters growing up! I guess crafting has always been a natural part of who I am and who I continue to be.
What advice would you give to someone who was interested in working towards joining a Design Team, being published, etc. How to keep things original & not a copy of someone elses work?
I believe that in order to go down this path you have to have some concept of what your style is. You want to find a place where you “fit.” So once you have that established then you can search for a place that feels like home to you. My very first Design Team gig was for a kit club several years ago. I was a member of that club and told the owner that I had a goal of being on her team. I sent her some of my work and she said maybe in the future. Well, I waited two months and e-mailed her again letting her know of my interest and sending a couple new projects. She told me to e-mail again in a couple of months when she might be adding to the team. So I waited and sent her an e-mail in the timeframe she requested and she added me to the team. So I started at the kit club level and then continued to grow my skills and set my goals for companies that felt like home to me. Since then, I’ve done some Design Team calls, but almost all of the teams I have been on are because I set my sights on something that felt natural and like home to me and then I worked towards achieving that goal through proving myself through my work and showing a desire for serving on their team.
How is juggling everyday life and the surprises that come with it….and meeting deadlines for designing?
Well I tend to be an overachiever! I am a planner and a doer of things! Deadlines excite me and I plan for them in my life just like anything else that is important to me. Since I know life can be full of surprises I plan as far ahead as I can. So if I get a deadline that is two weeks out and I have time today, I start today. I normally complete all of my projects ahead of deadline, as a typical overachiever does! So then when life and surprises pop up, I do not have to stress that I am going to miss a deadline!
What is the average time that it takes you to create a scrapbook layout?
Ok, I am about to confess my paper crafting weakness to all of you! My strengths lie in altered items, cards, and mini albums. The area of paper crafting where I struggle the most are layouts. That doesn’t mean I cannot do a layout by any means, it just means that it takes me a whole lot of patience and time. So if the average designer creates a layout in 2 hours, it will quite likely take me 5-8 hours. At some point I want layouts to flow as easily to me as all of my other projects do!
Well, seeing as I only have a couple of projects on Fiskars Crafts so far here are the links!
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/projects/t_party-ensemble.aspx
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/projects/t_cookiejar0808.aspx
Peggy #4129 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 9:20 amYou have some very interesting information here…..I love your blog too.
Blessings
Kriss says:
October 18th, 2008 at 9:21 amGreat teacher gift!
Louise #3903 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 9:27 amNice to hear more about you Lisa! And it’s obvious in your work & creations that you “love” what you do & I think that’s what inspires the rest of us. Can’t wait to see more of your work!
Sue M says:
October 18th, 2008 at 9:29 amI love the Party Ensemble.. Makes me want to have a party!!!!Thanks for sharing your good advice.
Laura B says:
October 18th, 2008 at 9:31 amthanks for sharing.
Casey 1111 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 9:31 amOh, 25 hours a week? That would be a dream come true! I get like 2 to 3 hours a MONTH!
Thanks for the blog post Lisa!
robindiane #2953 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 9:33 amLisa, I don’t think you are a rotten mommy. I try to get something other than candy for my 4 yr olds class treats too!
Maxine Hodges says:
October 18th, 2008 at 9:40 amOverachievers are what makes the world a better place. Your work is fantastic and well, who could craft without chocolate.
Karen C. says:
October 18th, 2008 at 9:40 amso nice to meet you Lisa. great projects.
Debby 2852 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:03 amI suspect Lisa you are going to be doing more than 25 hrs a week as time goes on. You are super talented lady.
Mardi says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:03 amLove getting to know you Lisa!
TFS!
Eva says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:06 amThis was extremely interesting, Lisa! I do wish I had time to spend on crafts like you do…maybe someday when I actually take the time.
Thanks for the great blog post.
Lydia says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:15 amwonderful projects Lisa….TFS!
Tona says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:17 amGreat interview. Thanks for sharing.
Sara R. says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:17 amLisa, you rock the various holiday crafts! Seriously…adore your work!
Michelle 3624 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:41 amLisa I love this getting to know you better was great fun!
Patti Smith says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:45 amI love your work Lisa and thanks for sharing about yourself..I love the projects that you posted. I would love to be able to have more time to craft…maybe someday!!
Karin #4472 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 11:02 amThanks for taking the time to share a bit of you with us. It’s always fun to learn more about someone.
JenB#258 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 11:08 amCongrats on your Fiskars design team appointment! I love your treat bag! I’m not handing out candy this year either. They get enough trick or treating.
Robin # 2982 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 11:16 amI love your work.
Jennifer #3008 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 11:18 amT. Love the projects.hanks for sharing
Tina Mayo says:
October 18th, 2008 at 11:51 amcute treat jar… you really get to spend 25 hours crafting……… thats a dream….maybe 1 day
VickiF says:
October 18th, 2008 at 12:45 pmLove the projects!
Groovy Deborah says:
October 18th, 2008 at 12:53 pmHow lucky to have two parents who could guide you in the craft world!!!
Marla #3291 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:25 pmThanks for sharing Lisa - I love what you told about aspiring to be on a design team!! I would LOVE to be able to accomplish this but for now I feel my life might be too busy and hopefully some day soon!!
melita says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:30 pmSo excited for you Lisa! You totally deserve this! Your work is amazing! And glad to get to know you a little bit better
Lynn #2244 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:46 pmWelcome! Thanks for sharing ur cute ideas!
lorig #554 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 2:16 pmThe candy jar looks fabulous. I am jealous of your 25 hours a week craft time although my craft time is increasing.
betsy #1143 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 2:21 pmI love the treats jar!cute cute
doverdi says:
October 18th, 2008 at 2:55 pmGreat interview Lisa! Its so nice to get to learn a bit more about Fiskars DT. Thanks for taking the time to let us get to know you a bit better.
Marcia #1310 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 3:01 pmLove the pp you used on your candy dish. SWEET! Tfs!
Amanda #1485 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 3:07 pmLove the tip on where to find inspiration. I enjoy going to thrift shops..you never know what treasures you can get there.
joybear 4434 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 3:11 pmLove knowing more about you. The cany dish is awesome…the teacher is going to love it!! I love the candy free treat bag..they will get more candy than they need so this is very cool!
Christine C says:
October 18th, 2008 at 3:25 pmThank you for sharing with us, I love your altered sweet jar for the teachers, I am sure they will enjoy it.
Tami B. says:
October 18th, 2008 at 6:30 pmI really enjoyed reading about your journey. We share a love of thrift shopping and coming from creative families. Layouts are very difficult for me, too.
Cherrie #1790 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pmLisa - I have been a blog stalker of yours for a very very long time - you are an amazing crafter!! It was so nice to learn a little more about you!!
Amy E. says:
October 18th, 2008 at 8:31 pmYou have some great stories/ideas!
NancyR #4806 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 9:02 pmThanks for sharing with us. I liked the candy dish, but I really loved the Homemade Cookie book and I don’t even bake. It would be a wonderful present for someone who does bake.
NANCY says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:21 pmLOVE THE PROJECTS YOU SHARED
Tamara #437 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:43 pmI am most definitely a “take a long time” crafter too! Layouts take me the longest, but i’ve been known to spend 2 hours on a single card!! (and no it’s not THAT detailed!)
Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself
Karee Sue says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:45 pmthanks for sharing with us, your work is beautiful.
RitaS says:
October 19th, 2008 at 12:03 amYour altered projects ROCK Lisa= and your LOs are coming out fantastic as well - you are a great inspiration!