*gt interview + giveaway
Name: Veronica “Vee” Jennings
Url/Blog: http://www.creativeblessing.blogspot.com
City: Washington DC
Years Blogging: 3 years blogging/Crafting for eight years.
I’m thrilled to be interviewing GT reader Veronica “Vee” Jennings. One look at her work and you’ll see that she has an amazing eye for creating & crafting beautiful detail; then capturing her work with equally stunning photography. Drop a comment in the box about what inspires you and you’ll have a chance to win a print from the Etsy Shop “Love.Life. Paper.” On to the interview…
Vee. Share with GT readers a bit about yourself and how you got started?
I’m a Libra which makes my life a little indecisive and hectic at times; but I like it. I love to spend time with family (mother of two adorable kiddies), travel and just enjoy life as much as I can. I live in the burbs of DC which inspires me daily. I started scrap-booking eight years ago after the birth of my son. The rest is history. I’ve been busy documenting documenting life big and small ever since.
At Get Togetha we feature iconic inspiration: Who or what is your inspiration and/or motivates you to do what you do?
Life, fashion, family, friends and the Internet are all avenues of inspiration. But mainly I love creating for the “art” of creating. For me its all about getting my ideas and thoughts about life on paper. It’s both therapeutic and fulfilling. My main motivator in the beginning was to document my children’s life, but then I realized that my life in essence is theirs as well so I now create for me but with them in mind. (Love that!). I want my children to know who I am as a woman when they are grown.
What is your biggest dream?
My biggest dream is always changing (that darn Libra!); but currently its to travel the world over. I love all different cultures knowledge that the world has to offer.
To keep the “me” in my work without becoming too bored with my style or over influenced by others. I’m always coming up with ideas. I joke that I have Creative ADD.
Posted by gt on March 17, 2009
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jaye — March 17, 2009 @ 7:41 am
Beautiful pics. I love how there is a glow to the photographs, and she really captures the energy.
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Mimi — March 17, 2009 @ 11:54 am
The photos are adorable… Really cool…
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Tina — March 17, 2009 @ 12:39 pm
vee is such an inspiration, through and through. she has a kind heart and creative soul and has become such a good friend. I’m delighted to read her interview here. great job Vee!
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katarina — March 17, 2009 @ 2:39 pm
i love these layouts. they feel so free-spirited.
and i love life.love.paper’s stuff too so this is an awesome giveaway.
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charlane — March 17, 2009 @ 6:30 pm
great interview!!
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Shell — March 17, 2009 @ 7:30 pm
I love her art and I enjoyed the interview.
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sharonda — March 18, 2009 @ 12:02 am
Love Vee’s work…great interview!
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gillaine — March 18, 2009 @ 6:12 am
Vee’s photos are beautiful! Love how some have a soft contrast and the short depth of field. The variety of subject matter leaves anyone with a favorite photo. Inspiration for me, comes from my environment!
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Francine — March 18, 2009 @ 8:13 am
Great interview! Congrats Vee! Right now I am being inspired by all the lovely sunshine we are getting over here in France!
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Beth Perry — March 18, 2009 @ 9:57 am
I LOVE VEE!!! AND TINA!! They are two of my fave peeps!!
Awesome interview and (as always) beautiful work from Vee!
Sweetness!
B
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elizabeth — March 18, 2009 @ 10:51 am
vee and tina goodness at one time!! fantastic…
oh, and i hope vee doesn’t mind if i show up for that dinner – YUM!
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ashleydior — March 18, 2009 @ 1:42 pm
This is beautiful! It is simplistic, yet refined.
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ashleydior — March 18, 2009 @ 1:44 pm
I am inspired by the first lady, Michelle Obama. I would love to have a conversation with her about how to manage family and work. She is a great role model to young adult females such as myself!
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Aimee — March 18, 2009 @ 2:01 pm
have always loved Vee’s work… so inspiring and different. She always puts a unique twist on every layout or a quote that makes her meaning come out so well. she is truly talented.
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liberiangirl — March 19, 2009 @ 9:26 am
“I’m a Libra which makes my life a little indecisive and hectic at times; but I like it.” That line describes me to a T!! And “Creative ADD,” that’s me too.
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