Interview with DT Member Gail

Les intervjuet på norsk her. (Interview in Norwegian)

Name: Gail Tasker aka ionabunny

Location: Sandnes, Norway

Occupation: I have rabbits, chickens and a big garden.  And I craft.

Blog: craftynomad.blogspot.no

How long have you been stamping and what made you start?

About 15 years ago I started some evening classes of mixed crafts and one of the things we did was stamping.  That was the start of my obsession....

How do you improve your skills and/or learn new techniques? 

Practice, practice, practice.  I think joining challenges is a great inspiration and when you look at how other people have tackled the same challenge it gives you new ideas and perspectives.  I always check out unusual projects that catch my eye and love to pick up tips on improvising and using supplies in unusual ways.

How would you describe your style?

I describe my style as often simple, rarely clean and I love mixed media.

What do you make the most often? 

Cards, tags and ATC's.

Which materials/products do you frequently use?  

Black archival for stamping, distress inks and a waterbrush.

How often do you make something?

 I like to create everyday if I have the time.  

Where do you buy the supplies you need? 

Online mostly.  Craft shops are few and far between here.   I like Hjerteboden and AnMa in Norway.  In the UK some I use are Cuddly Buddly, The Craft Barn, Country View Crafts and Crafts U Love.

Are there any particular stampers you would like to meet? Tell us whom and why.

I'd love to meet Bibi and the other Rubber Dance DT ladies.  We could stamp up a storm.  And eat cake.  There should always be cake. 

 

I've been a member of the Rubber Dance design team since August 2015 

It's fabulous being part of such a wonderful and supportive team and being able to make fun and exciting things with Rubber Dance stamps.  I hope that you find some inspiration in the things I share.  Hugz

Here are some of the things I have made with stamps from Rubber Dance:   

Using Berry Bird and Pine Fir Yew

Using African Animals and Pick a Number

Using Rascal Rooster and Round in Circles

Using Fly With Me and Affirmations

Using Mushrooms and Happy Birthday

All stamps are available at the Rubber Dance shop