Lesley Cooper

I am 45. I live in Auckland with my husband Ricky and two wonderful children Simon (10) and Amanda (8). I love photography and scrapbooking and the process of being creative. I am a Stay at Home mum and sometime workforce participant. I am a caffeine addict and reformed sweet tooth (for now)! I love to go for walks with my family (and camera).

I am absolutely thrilled to be on the Kaisercraft’s Contributing Design Team.

Name – Lesley Cooper

Kaiser craft Forum member name – LesleyC

How long have you been scrapbooking for and why did you start? I started scrapbooking about 10 years ago when my eldest was around 6 months old. My sister in law kept talking about this fantastic new hobby she had got into and every time she mentioned it I thought to myself it was something I would love to do. She got me hooked and  I was bitten by the bug from the very first layout. I started because of the preservation of memories but it very quickly became important to me as a creative outlet as well.

Where do you get your inspiration from? Anywhere and everything. A quote, a photo, an ad, children’s craft and art books, a colour combination, some product, a story I want to tell….

Favourite subject to scrap – My awesome children and everyday life.

One word to describe yourself? Easygoing.

How would you describe your scrapping style? Simple with a twist. I like whitespace, good design, symbolism and some sort of texture / dimension.

Favourite Kaisercraft Product? So many gorgeous products but I must admit I have a big fetish for stamps. I love Kaisercraft stamps.

Favourite Kaisercraft Paper range to date? Tie between Prairie Lane and Le Chateau.

Favourite Quote?

Do more than exist, LIVE.

Do more than touch, FEEL.

Do more than look, OBSERVE.

Do more than read, ABSORB.

Do more than hear, LISTEN.

Do more than listen, UNDERSTAND.

Do more than you think, PONDER.

Do more than talk, SAY SOMETHING.

John H Rhoades

Favourite book? Changes with just about every book I read! Did love the Twilight Series though.

Favourite Music? All sorts. I have the radio tuned into the Classic Hits station  (music from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and now).

Favourite Food? Yum. Love my food. Love freshly made from scratch food.

Any tips for a New Scrapper? Enjoy the process and have fun. Experiment.