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Thursday, January 13, 2011

10 Things You Didn't Know About Cari Locken




#1 I hate flying ... or anything to do with moving around in the air. I used to do it all the time when I was in University but in 1999 after my brother’s wedding, there was some really bad turbulence and well … my air motion sickness bag became quite full! (I know … gross!!)

#2 When I was around 4 years old I decided that after watching my dad do this I figured I could too. I wanted to shave my face just like he did. I took his shaving razor and proceeded to shave … however being a novice I didn’t do that well and cut off a small piece on the side of my nose!


#3 I have my Masters in Music (Piano Performance) … I started playing piano when I was 4 years old and loved it! There’s just something about my fingers moving across those black & white keys that calms my spirit.

#4 I’ve always loved doing crafts & being creative. My mom taught me to knit and one summer I made myself 3 sweaters. I used to enjoy going to art stores with my dad when I was younger and looking at all the different colored pens and the various shades of paper. So it’s no wonder that I absolutely LOVE scrapbooking!

#5 I hate making beds & putting away clean laundry ... I don’t mind taking the sheets off and doing the laundry but the thought of having to make the bed afterwards and put away all that laundry .. ugh!


#6 I hate the smell of parmesan cheese (the stuff that you sprinkle on spahetti – can’t stand it. And yet, I don’t mind the fresh stuff and the taste doesn’t bother me … it’s just that other stuff that is so nasty smelling!

#7 I don’t have a lot of patience … especially after I’ve spent an entire day cleaning the house and my kids come home promptly to mess it up! Seeing those crumbs on the floor drives me bonkers!

#8 Pizza is my favorite food. It’s a family favorite too as we make homemade pizza every Friday night!


#9 I love the color blue. Always have (but not so much royal blue – I like the softer, lighter shades). Turquoise (which to me is a shade of blue) is my ultimate favorite color right now! Love it!

#10 I’ve had 3 c-sections. Finding out in the delivery room with my oldest child that I would require a cesarean was a bit disappointing and very scary. My other 2 children were delivered the same way.

I would love it if you would stop by my blog and check out why I was selected to be part of the Design Team for Imaginisce. I’d also love it if you would follow me on my blog and come back to the Imaginisce blog often to see what we’re working on.


Leave a comment on both Cari's blog and the Imaginisce blog and you could be selected to win!!

91 comments:

Manders said...

Omg I love Parmesan on my popcorn but not on spaghetti lol..
This is so fun getting to know you all.

April C said...

Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself!

Crystal Joy said...

I checked out Cari's blog, great projects.

Summer Braxton said...

Congrats Cari..... Off to check out your blog now.

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, what great projects. I just love the layouts and other creations.

comopark1886 said...

I am a new follower to Cari's Blog. She is one talented lady!

Brett said...

thanks for sharing ... #5,6,&7 made me smile because I feel the exact same way! :)

zgoof said...

Cari's blog is fantabulous... thanks for the chance to see the cool projects!!!

Mary said...

Another talented lady! I love all of her projects.

Unknown said...

I am a follower of Cari's blog, Love her projects. I actually like the smell of the bottled/canned paramsen cheese. :)
mkds312@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

the smell of parmesan cheese in the can is gross! But the good stuff is soooooo good! And I LOVE the color blue, all shades, & turquoise is my favorite! I can not get enough turquoise jewelry!

slbt17 said...

what talent! Love her work!
Sandra ltb

Drayia said...

I call parmesan cheese..stinky cheese it reminds me of the smell of old sneakers LOL. I love your projects and look forward to your creations this year.

slbt17 said...

wow - love her style!
Sandra ltb

Lisa J said...

I guess I have never paid attention to the smell of Parmesan cheese lol. Ever since my pregnancy with my youngest I can't stand the smell of cooking raw hamburger, once its almost done then I can stomach it.

Checking out her blog now!

MarĂ­a Castillo said...

I left some love on Cari´s blog, love her blog!!

Theresa said...

I really enjoyed checking out Her blog..and look forward to seeing more great projects!

Anonymous said...

I have really enjoyed checking out all the designers blogs and learning more about them....this was a wonderful idea and I now follow or have bookmark every single DT blog! This should help encourage and inspire me!

pdrnc said...

Stopped by Cari's blog. Love her work.

Carol W. said...

I have been following Cari for awhile and i love love her projects! She is a fabulous crafter, TFS a little about her.

Carol
http://caroleesscrappinspot.blogspot.com

*Linda-saved by grace* said...

Congrats on making the DT. It's good to know more than just a face or name.

Karen Pinsonat said...

I hate flying too. After my last flight, I swore I'd never get on another plane again.

Lindy said...

Thanks for sharing Cari!!!

Janet's Joy said...

I don't like the smell of Parmesan either!

Melissa D. said...

An amazingly talented DT! Love seeing Cari's projects!!

katemade designs said...

I can see we have a few things in common besides the love of paper crafting. I find no joy in laundry follow through and Friday is pizza night. Congrats on becoming a DT for Imaginesce.

Staci said...

Stopped by Cari's blog and loved seeing all her projects.

Jean said...

Cari has such wonderful layouts on her blog. I left her some love.

Bambi Pro said...

Loved hearing a little about you. Congrats on Imaginesce.

Anonymous said...

Pizza is a favorite at our house too! It is sure fun getting to know all of you!

Ann Edwards said...

Loved the projects on Cari's blog!

Lucianna Dilsaver said...

I love her work, so pretty! Thanks for sharing about yourself :)

DH said...

Thanks for sharing!

~Dawn
http://latenightscraper.blogspot.com/

joni said...

Cari, you totally rocked all those gorgeous layouts! I've been a follower for awhile...you really inspire me! Congrats on the DT....you'll have a great time!!!! TFS
hugs,
joni

Kelly Massman said...

I left Cari some love! I've followed her for a while! Isn't her work awesome!?

Larissa Heskett said...

THANKS so much for sharing your projects with us!! I had to laugh at some of your facts, the parmesian cheese fact is true and funny!! =) THANKS again and I can't wait to see more from you!! Have a FABULOUS DAY!!

Patchi said...

Thanks for introducing me to another amazing scrapper!

KerrynF said...

Been to Cari's blog, more amazing talent!

Amanda said...

Love Cari's blog!! Super cute layouts!! Thanks for sharing!

amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

Lesabe said...

Loved Cari's blog. So much inspiration =)

Liz said...

How fun love all these get to know you's...
following each blog that goes up although some I am already a follower from end of season when I starting following imaginisce.

Sam said...

Thanks for sharin, loving all the inspiration.

CheckerBeads said...

Wow, love her use of color! Thanks for sharing!

Anne

PamSpradlin said...

Another day of inspiration...loved Cari's projects.

Summer said...

Wow awesome blog!! Love the inspiration. And we ALWAYS make pizza on fridays too :)

Vicki and Don said...

Lovin' Cari's layouts, cards and just everything! Love getting to find out fun things about each of the DT!

Mary Pat Siehl said...

love your work cari!

Me-Ma Kim said...

AWESOME! I have been a follower of Cari's for awhile and just LOVE all her projects!! TFS! Have a GREAT Day,
Me-Ma Kim

Kath said...

Glad to get to know you - I was by your blog and really love your work. Thanks!

Lisa's Scrap Site said...

Thanks for sharing about yourself,take time to enjoy your kids,they grow up faster than you know,and then you're cleaning up after grandkids..

Kim said...

I just checked out Cari's Blog!
~Kim
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com
kfordyce6638 at gmail dot com

Kim M said...

Glad to get to know you better, so funny about Parmesan cheese, I love that stuff!

craftymom205 said...

Love the list of things about her. Another talented designer.

Kristal said...

So much inspiration, now for me to find time to use it :)

Cherie said...

So much fun! I love reading the 10 things, and then checking out the blogs. I love Cari's blog. I was already a follower :)

Marilyn Nimmo said...

The 11th thing is that you are VERY talented--loved all of the projects on your blog!

Precious Memories Scrapbooking & More said...

love getting to know all of you, this is fun!
Staci
Staci412 at optonline dot net

deannaf said...

I am a follower of Cari's blog. She has some great layouts and projects! Love Imaginisce!

Unknown said...

I agree with putting away laundry - yuck!
hugs,
Gini

Chelle said...

I love pizza and have been following Cari's blog for a little while now.

JennyKozar said...

My family calls that stinky feet cheese - so I get it!!! Cannot wait to see all that you continue to create!

XXOO AMY said...

great to learn more about you!

Steffanie said...

Interesting facts about you! I completely understand about the c-sections---same thing happened with me. Look forward to seeing more of your work!

Kathy said...

Thanks for introducing another great designer today! I can't wait to see what they create in 2011!

Cynthia Baldwin said...

Beautiful work, Cari! So interesting to read your facts too. I'd love to hear you play piano. I took lessons when I was very young, but didn't practice. Now my daughter is playing, and I hope she sticks with it!

Wendy said...

Fun blog post...love your work.

Amy said...

Loved seeing all cari's fab LO's. So glad she stayed on for another year!

Anonymous said...

I *heart* cari...just sayin'!!!

Becky Dunham said...

I love Cari's blog! I can see why you picked her! Great use of color! Thanks for giving us the 411 on your new designers!

LisiB said...

Her blog is GREAT! I love getting to know all these talented girls.

Ann Cicilie said...

I've left her some love on her blog :)

Barb Craft said...

I'm with you... nothing like having the kids drop crumbs all over a clean floor!! Loved learning more about you! Thanks for sharing!
Barb :)

My Happy Place by Vanessa said...

I don't mind parm cheese, I too have had a c-section, my favorite color in the whole wide world is blue and every Friday night I either make homemade deep dish pizza or takeout pizza :D
~Vanessa W

Marielle said...

So much fun reading about you !!!

Becky Moore said...

It's nice getting to know a bit about everyone and visiting their blogs!

Manhattan Mandie said...

Wow! Love your projects and it's nice to get to know you :) I'm a pizza addict too... is there really a more perfect food?

Erika said...

I know what you mean about parmesean cheese :) I don't like the smell but love eating it :)

Unknown said...

Congrats Cari!!! Love the color Turquois also.
Debbie
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

I love Carrie's creations - great to get to know her better

Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing part of who you are with us. Looking forward to see your creativity!

Unknown said...

This is a great way to get to know the fabulous designers at Imaginisce!! Know it's going to be another fabulous year!!

Kathy said...

Left some love for Cari at her blog....I am already a follower....and she and I are kindred spirits. Her style is a lot like mine, and we are in synch with her #5 and #6 for sure! Can't wait to see more of her inspiration here!

My Hideaway said...

Pizza is our fav. meal around hear as well. I like that y'all make it every week.

Olivia
ojdorman at gmail dot com

Laura Stewart said...

I left a comment

Lisa W said...

I totally agree with you about the beds and laundry. My idea of making the bed is, at some point during the day, to straighten the sheets and blankets so they're not tangled when I crawl into bed at night. Blue is also my favourite colour except I like the deeper shades.

Kim. said...

Nice to get to know you and have you on the design team again this year. Great layouts, especially love the last one.
Kim xXx

Unknown said...

not a fan of the smell of parmasan cheese either, or housework

Pamk said...

thanks for sharing about yourself. Congrats on making the design team.

Sophia said...

Loved getting to know you more...

Viji Siddharth said...

loved to know about you...thanks for sharing!

Danielle Higginbottom-Brown said...

Congrats on making the team!

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