It’s been a while since we have visited the studio of one of our Creative Team members…and what a beautiful and inspiring space it is! We hope you enjoy this tour and short interview…so without further adieu we bring you the FABULOUS studio of Vicki Boutin.
1. Favorite 7gypsies product (old or new)?
Just one? I guess I would have to say the Dangles! I love that 7 G’s made jewelry for my scrapbook!!! Love the paper tape too…and Gaffers tape…and the new Venice stamps!! See, I can’t pick just one thing!
2. Favorite adhesive?
I love my Scrapbooks Adhesives by 3L Easy Runner and Foam Squares!
3. Favorite thing to much on while working?
Not munch, but drink…Diet Coke!!
4. Style of working~ do you gather all of your products, sketch it out first or make it up as you go along?
Plan, Sketch and Execute is my motto. I look at the product I want to use, the number of photos (if it’s a layout), I sketch and then I create. Love this system!
5. Sources of inspiration?
Ads, the internet, magazines, children’s clothes, anything! I love interesting color combos, too!
6. Favorite thing in your studio?
I have a few things I love in my studio. The white hutch that I found in the “As is” department at Ikea is definitely one of my favs! I went in to buy the same hutch new and just happened to check out the “As is” section and there it was! All assembled and in perfect condition! I love my chandelier, too!
7. Favorite project they’ve made for 7gypsies?
I like them all but my favorite has to be my 4×6 Photo Display project.
8. Favorite pen/writing instrument?
I like the Sakura pens and the American Crafts Slick Writers.
9. Favorite website/blog?
I enjoy surfing the web! It is fun to start at one site and see where the journey takes you!
10. mac or pc?
PC
11. What’s on your wish list?
I have an endless home improvement wish list! I want to decorate my house! I also would love some new camera gear!
12. What your idea of a perfect day?
Hmmm…A sunny day with nothing to do but read a good book, create a little and spend some time with my family. All of this while having a clean, organized house and dinner made by someone else. Yeah…that would be nice! Maybe a little antique shopping in there, too…in Paris! A girl can dream!
13. Did you bring back a souvenir from your last trip?
I usually always pick something up when I am away. The last trip I took this year was to Indiana and I picked up few ornaments for the tree.
14. Do you collect anything?
I love stuff! I love antiques or better yet, JUNK!!! I collect Barbie Christmas ornaments.
15. What is your most treasured belonging?
I have some jewelry that I cherish. But, I think my photos are my most treasured belongings! I love all those snippets from our lives.
'Creative Spaces' have 12 comments
February 22, 2010 @ 7:57 pm Susan
Beautiful studio Vicki!
February 22, 2010 @ 9:37 pm Judy
What a gorgeous studio you have, Vicki.
February 22, 2010 @ 9:49 pm Anonymous
what a beautiful space. love your chandelier also.
Carrie P
February 22, 2010 @ 9:57 pm Tracy
Gorgeous studio!
February 23, 2010 @ 2:14 am Rachel Carlson
lovely, thanks for sharing your space with us vicki. when can i come over!
February 23, 2010 @ 3:51 am Anita
Such an swesome, organized work space. But, the chandelier is the piece de resistance….gotta luv that! I am in the middle of a studio project- you are very inspiring!
February 24, 2010 @ 7:09 am Carol
I thought your shelf looked familiar. It was my Valentine gift from my husband. He groused a lot as he put it together and we had to get 2 other people to help us lift it. I had so much fun filling it with baskets full of goodies, and favorite things. Unlike you, I chose baskets that were all different- wire, straw and wood. And, mine has many C’s instead of a large V.
February 24, 2010 @ 2:35 pm Vicki Boutin
Thanks for the comments ladies!
Carol- I would love to see the baskets you used!
February 24, 2010 @ 3:59 pm sanjeet
a gorgeous studio you have,
Work From Home
February 24, 2010 @ 5:23 pm kim
how fun !!! can I come over and play Vickie ???
February 25, 2010 @ 1:32 pm Barbi D.
OH my my!! How gorgeous!!! And I LOVE that Chandelier it is such a great detail.
March 1, 2010 @ 5:24 pm Joey
Hi Vicki! You’re a gypsy after after my own heart. My room looks very similar to yours…only mine is messy. I have the baskets, a chandelier, and fun stuff around me for inspiration. Thanks for the peek!