Fiskars design team interview: Lisa Truesdell
- posted by: Legends
- posted in: Uncategorized, Guest
- on: October 18, 2008
I asked some of the Fiskars design team to share a bit about themselves with us in an interview. Now Lisa Truesdell joins us!
Lisa Truesdell
blog: gluestickgirl.typepad.com
Fiskars design team member since July 2007
Favorite Fiskars tool:the new scallop squeeze punches and the threading water border punch
The best thing about being on the fiskars DT is working with fabulous product and alongside some very inspiring designers. I love being pushed to try new things and I love seeing what the other team members do with similar assignments.
Can be found most often crafting during naptime and after bedtime.
When I craft I like to drink diet coke during the day, ice water at night.
My crafting style is homey, layered, bright and detailed.
I listen to nothing when crafting - I usually keep it quiet since there are kids sleeping.
I spend 10-15 hours a week crafting
When I’m not crafting I love spending time with my boys (aka my three sons and my hubby) or working on projects around the house.
Do you coordinate the papers before they start or just put things together as they go?
For Fiskars assignments, yes, I usually go into it with a plan of what papers / embellishments I want (or need!) to use. For my own personal projects, I work a little more free and loose - I grab bits and pieces as I go along.
Where do you find inspiration?
I lovelovelove home decor mags and catalogs. Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrell, Domino, Cottage Living… they are filled with gorgeous color combinations and little details that give me ideas for pages.
How is juggling everyday life and the surprises that come with it….and meeting deadlines for designing??
It can be hard, but I am lucky and have a husband that understands that this is a job for me, and he’s willing to take over kid duties when I have a big deadline. Also, late nights and caffiene can be my friends. 
When I accept assignments, I try to leave some wiggle room for those unexpected things that always come up!
Do you have other non-designing jobs? If so what do you do?
I am a stay at home mom to three boys : Alex is 7, Ben is 5, and Sam is 1.
Can you show us a photo of your crafting space?
I have been meaning to take some new pics of my space.. you can see some at my blog here:
http://gluestickgirl.typepad.com/moments/scraproom/index.html
What are some creative blogs you stalk?
These are not necessarily scrapbooks / craft related blogs.. but there is always something that catches my eye. A color combo or pattern that will get me inspired to make something. =)
http://jennifermcguireink.com/
http://jchandmade.typepad.com/jc_handmade/
http://www.ohdeedoh.com/
http://makingitlovely.com/
http://decor8blog.com/
Do you listen to the advise of others or do you just always go with your own instints when it comes to crafting?
I mostly go with my own instincts, but I do have a few wonderful scrapping friends that I turn to when I need a set of “fresh eyes” on a project that i am just *stuck* on. Sometimes when you look at something for too long, you just can’t see it anymore, so it can be good to have someone say - “I think that bit of space above the photo is a little funky” - and then you can go back to the project knowing what you’re trying to fix.
Please link to 1 or 2 of your favorite projects that you have created for www.fiskarscrafts.com
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/galleries/t_ten-little-toes.aspx
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/projects/t_babyfirstbib.aspx
Karin #4472 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:00 pmNice to meet you - I loved the projects you posted. Very nice of you to share somethings about yourself.
Groovy Deborah says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:01 pmSweet toes Lisa!!!
Peggy #4129 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:02 pmOh you have some very creative ideas too. Im going to be lifting some of your scrap space ideas too…..thanks for sharing with us.
Blessings
Jennifer #3008 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:05 pmThanks for sharing. nice projects.
Casey 1111 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:06 pmI love your craft space. Thanks for all you have added to fiskarscrafts.com, you have been such an inspiration.
VickiF says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:16 pmNice to get to know you Lisa!!
Marla #3291 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:19 pmIt has been great to get to know one of the design team members better!!
Karen C. says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:21 pmlisa, so nice to meet you. love your creations, you do such a great job!
melita says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:26 pmso nice to learn more about you Lisa! and thanks for those links to the blogs!
MamaSheg #2835 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:36 pmCute layout!! Thanks for sharing the links of blogs you like…these look like some good ones. XOOXO
Robin # 2982 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:39 pmvery interesting
Lynn #2244 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 1:44 pmWelcome Lisa, LOVE your work!
Tina Mayo says:
October 18th, 2008 at 2:04 pmhello Lisa, nice to meet you, your garden LO is fabulous, love those flowers.
betsy #1143 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 2:19 pmHi Lisa, it was interesting to learn more about you and life on the design team. Thanks for sharing.
Kriss says:
October 18th, 2008 at 2:19 pmYour layouts are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
joybear 4434 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 2:33 pmLove your work and enjoyed reading more about you!
Sara R. says:
October 18th, 2008 at 2:47 pmThanks for sharing your creative inspiration links! Nice to get to know more about you!
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 2:59 pmWhat a sweet LO! I look forward to investigating your fave blogs.
Amanda #1485 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 3:06 pmGonna check out those blogs. I’m a big fan of blogs and have a whole list in my favorites. So many that I have a hard time keeping up!
Great looking projects and Ideas.
Christine C says:
October 18th, 2008 at 3:20 pmThank you so much for sharing with us, I love your style and have added your blog to my favs.
Lorraine Wollman says:
October 18th, 2008 at 3:53 pmYour work is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Maxine Hodges says:
October 18th, 2008 at 4:27 pmLove the work that you shared. Great interview
Cherrie #1790 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 5:15 pmwow - just LOVE your garden layout - just beautiful - so nice to read more about you!!
robindiane #2953 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 6:08 pmHi Lisa! You are such a creative person. Thanks for sharing.
Mardi says:
October 18th, 2008 at 7:02 pmHi Lisa,
Thanks for opening up to all of us!
Donna Pedersen 4454 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 8:23 pmNice to meet you Lisa, and i love your design room!
Amy E. says:
October 18th, 2008 at 8:29 pmWhat great ideas!
NancyR #4806 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 8:41 pmThanks for sharing with us. I love your layout — what is it about kids and water? Thanks also for the idea to use not just scrapbooks for ideas but also home decorating books.
Michelle 3624 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 9:07 pmThanks so much for sharing with us today I enjoyed looking at your work!
tania says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:01 pmit’s GLUE!! fancy seeing you here. hee! you know, i totally adore your work. (ps. love the new blog banner!)
NANCY says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:17 pmLOVED YOUR LO-THANKS FOR SHARING
Karee Sue says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:41 pmthanks for answering one of my questions, I use my own instinct too but the advise of others is always welcome.
Tamara #437 says:
October 18th, 2008 at 10:41 pmFresh eyes when you’re stuck is a really good idea - I use that sometimes too! It really works (and it helps to have honest friends!)
Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself
Jennifer Muller says:
October 18th, 2008 at 11:05 pmIt’s nice to “meet” you! I’ve been checking out your blog recently and really like the inspiration. Thanks for sharing!