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A Little Bit About Me   

I saw a scrapbooking show on TV mid 2004 and started with a baby book for my daughter who was just a year old at that time. It became my new passion instantly. One October day, that same year, I picked up my two scrapbook albums and walked into my local scrapbook and craft store and came out with an instructor’s job. I have enjoyed a national level Painting scholarship (1987-1999) back home in India and took to this new hobby naturally. I entered a few contests just for fun and met new friends who encouraged me to submit to magazines and apply for design team positions. So, I held my breath and took the plunge in December 2005. I scrapbook because I want to preserve the little memories that make life worth living. I have learned a new way of life through scrapbooking, a way that has taught me to appreciate each moment and deal with life’s inevitable frustrations. Today, I don’t regret sacrificing my promising career in Clinical Psychology and Counseling to become a stay-at-home-mom. I am proud to say that I am a Scrapbooker.  

My Work   

I love to experiment. I don’t like to limit myself by branding my style as simple, minimalist or layered , etc. I like to play and innovate. Layouts, mini books and altered art are my favorites.  

My Blog   

I also record my day-to-day life in my blog : http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/  

My Etsy

I put my handmade project kits and other creative projects in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpicemixM

My Objectves   

I am especially interested in Design Team and/or Contributing Editor positions for industry magazines and/or manufacturers. Traveling to teach, getting published as well as doing freelance work are some of my other goals. I am also interested in designing products for manufacturers.  

CONTESTS   

• Winner, Creating Keepsakes Hall Of Fame 2007  

• Finalist, Scrapbooker Of The Year Contest, Creating Keepsakes, 2006 & 2008  

• Top 3, Making Memories Idol II, 2007  

• Finalist, Chatterbox Design Team Search 2008  

• Top 20, Rusty Pickle Amazing Race II, 2007  

• Finalist, Tell Your Tale Contest, Piggy Tales, 2006  

• Finalist, Maya Road Design Team Search 2007  

• First Place Winner, Scrapbook Anwsers Girls’ Weekend Getaway , The Croppers Cottage, July 2006

• Finalist, Junkitz Designer Draft 2007  

• Winner, Creating Keepsakes “You Are My Hero” Contest, 2006  

• Winner, Basic Grey “Spring Fling” Contest, 2006  

• Runner Up Winner, Provo Craft Sizzix Masterpiece Contest, 2005  

• Top 25 Finalist, Basic Grey Be Bold Contest, 2005  

• Honorable Mention, Junkitz Designer Draft 2006  

• Junkitz purchased my 3D project to teach one of their classes  

• Top 25 Finalist, Scrapworks Win A VW Beatle Contest, 2005  

• Grand Prize Winner, Simple Scrapbooks Magazine “My Coolest Album Ever” Contest, “Self Discovery”, 2004  

PUBLISHED   

MAGAZINES & BOOKS   

CREATING KEEPSAKES   

• Article (Due: March-April 2011)
• “Easter Egg Hunts” (Due: March-April 2011)
• “Welcome Baby” (Due: March-April 2011)
• “And You Make Five” (Due: February 2011)
• “Backyard Soccer” (Due: February 2011)
• “Waitin’ On A Woman…” (Due: February 2011)
• “Tea For Two”-2 layouts (Due: February 2011)
• “Moody Blues” (Due: February 2011)
• “The Cake” (Due: January 2011)
• “January Where You Are” Article Opener (Due: January 2011)
• “Florida Winter” (Due: January 2011)
• “Fashionista” (November-December 2010, p. 46)
• “Deck The Halls” (November-December 2010, p. 75)
• “This, I Believe…” (November-December 2010, p. 84)
• “Thankful” (November-December 2010, p. 90)
• “Panicakes For Breakfast” (November-December 2010, p. 92)
• “Halloween” ( October 2010, p. 26)
• “Priceless” (October 2010, p.47)
• Article: Make The Most Of Leftovers (October 2010, p. 107-109)
• “The Fairy Princess” (October 2010, p. 107)
• “At The Patch” (October 2010, p. 108)
• “No Spooky Shows” (October 2010, p. 109)
• “Hello…I Am Bored!” (September 2010, p. 27)
• “Karate” (September 2010, p. 44)
• Article “Back To School In Style” (September 2010, p. 62-69)
• “The 2nd Grade Apple Project” (September 2010, p. 64)
• “I Love My Teacher” (September 2010, p. 7 & 65)
• “Just In Case” (September 2010, p. 66)
• “Celebrating America” (July-August 2010, p. 122)
• “Best Friends” (July-August 2010, p. 32)
• “At The Beach” (July-August 2010, p. 29)
• “Ikea” (May-June 2010, p. 28)
• “Creative” (CK Blog post, May 28, 2010)
• Article “Branches on Our Family Tree” (May-June 2010, p. 62-70)
• “The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree” (May-June 2010, p. 69 )
• “Hats & Caps” (May-June 2010, p. 65)
• “At The Park” (March-April 2010, p. 27)
• “Aquarium” (March-April 2010, p.55)
• “The Tongue-Curling Gene” (March-April 2010, p.73)
• Article “Spring Is In The Air” (March-April 2010, p.93-99)
• Article Opener “Spring Is In The Air” (March-April 2010, p. 93)
• “Adventure” (March-April 2010, p. 94)
• “Let’s Fly A Kite” (March-April 2010, p. 95)
• “You Are My Rainbow” (March-April 2010, p. 97)
• “Everything That Matters” (February 2010, p.89)
• Article: “Fire & Ice: Experiment with five creative techniques this month!” (February 2010, p.77-82)
• “Valentines” (February 2010, p.78)
• “Forever Friends” (February 2010, p.79)
• “Introducing Freddie the Snowman” (February 2010, p.80)
• “Frolic” (February 2010, p.81)
• “Girl Meets Snow” (February 2010, p.82)
• Cover Option “Rosy Cheeks” (January 2010, CreatingKeepsakes.com/issues/January_2010)
• “My New  Typewriter”  (January 2010, p. 94)
• “Starting Point” (January 2010, p. 88)
• “Home Lab” (January 2010, p. 86)
• “Playing Dress Up” (January 2010, p. 49)
• “Read” (January 2010, p. 32)
• “Lost In A Good Book” (December 2009, p. 96)
• “Sweet Holiday Tradition” (December 2009, p. 27)
• “Feast” (November 2009, p. 106)
• “Happiness Is” (November 2009, p. 79)
• “Subtraction” (November 2009, p. 68 )
• “Through My Window” (November 2009, p.57)
• “10 Amazing Reader Pages” Article Opener (October 2009, p. 54-61)
• Creative Space (October 2009, p. 50-51)
• “Halloween ’08″ (October 2009, p. 25)
• “Pumpkin Carving 101″ (October 2009, p. 72)
• “Starting 2nd Grade” (September 2009, p. 27)
• “My Little Sunflower” (September 2009, p. 111)
• “The Adventures of Flat Stanley” (September 2009, p. 110)
• “Wall.e Rules Your World (September 2009, p. 80)
• “Surf’s Up” (August 2009, p. 88 )
• “This Summer” (August 2009, p. 88 )
• Article “Artsy Made Easy” (July 2009, p. 91-96)
• “All American?” (July 2009, p. 92)
• “Try It Once” (July 2009, p. 93)
• “It’s A Wonderful World” (July 2009, p. 94)
• “Trip” (July 2009, p. 95)
• “Hawaii ’06″ (July 2009, p. 96)
• “Because You Are Brave” (July 2009, p. 83)
• “Everything Summer” (July 2009, p. 71)
• “Snack Time” (June 2009, p. 93)
• “Across The Seven Seas” (June 2009, p. 61)
• “Let’s Pretend” (June 2009, p. 66)
• “Little Mama” (CK Blog, 05/10/2009)
• Cover layout option (May 2009, www.creatingkeepsakes.com)
• “Smitten” (May 2009, p. 27)
• “Tradition” (May 2009, p. 59)
• “Expecting You” (May 2009, p. 92)
• “Congrats” Card & Gift Tag (CK Blog, 04/02/2009 )

• “Baker & Marietta” (April 2009, p. 68 )  

• “Our Egg Decorating Adventure” (April 2009, p.110 )  

• “Darjeeling Mornings” (March 2009, p. 70-71 )  

• “Wilderness Park” (March 2009, p. 60 )  

• “Sunday Morning Bike Rides” (February 2009, p. 117 )  

• “In A Heartbeat” (February 2009, p. 29 )  

• “A Thing or Two About Love” (February 2009, p. 60 )  

• “The Honey Is Sweet” (January 2009, p. 78 )  

• “Embrace The New Year” (January 2009, p. 118 )  

• “Time: Make The Most Of It Tag” (January 2009, p. 118, 12 )  

• “Oh You Are Such A Showoff” (December 2008, p. 117 )  

• “Learning About Thanksgiving” (November 2008, p. 25 )  

• “@ MOSI” (November 2008, p. 42 )

• “Keep Moving Forward” (November 2008, p. 79 )  

• “Feeling Fabulous” (November 2008, p. 117 )  

• “Pumpkins, Big And Small” (October 2008, p. 116 )  

• “Officially, Too Young” (September 2008, p. 24)  

• “Konark” (August 2008, p. 48 )  

• “Swing” (August 2008, p. 75 )  

• “Bohemian Souls” (August 2008, p. 120 )  

• “One Little Love Note” (August 2008, p. 125 )  

• “Little Yellow Butterfly” (August 2008, p. 128 )  

• “Summer Days” (Cover layout – July 2008 )  

• “Together With You” (May 2008, p. 24)

• “My Best Friend” (May 2008, p. 78 )  

• “Busch Gardens” (April 2008, p. 48 )  

• “Allium” Spring Plaque (April 2008, p. 111)  

• “Think Green” (March 2008, p. 111)

• “Goofballs” (February 2008, Hall of Fame Supplement p. 10 )  

• “Did U Know” (February 2008, p. 26)  

• “Grandma’s Loving Arms” (February 2008, p.75)  

• “Family” (February 2008, p. 110 )  

• “Nap”(January 2008, p. 124)  

• “Let It Snow…Please”(December 2007, p. 142)  

• “U2″(November 2007, p. 58 )  

• “A New Outfit For Nini” (November 2007, p.92)  

• “A Little birdie told Me” (November 2007, p. 103)  

• “Spell” (Weekend Challenge, www.creatingkeepsakes.com, October 2007)  

• “Courage” Album with Kit of the Month, (October 2007, online)  

• “The Simple Joys of Summer”(September 2007, p. 85)  

• “To Sir, with Love” (September 2007, p. 122)  

• “Tag, You Are It” (August 2007, p. 73)  

• “Is It Red Yet?” (Start to Finish Column, www.creatingkeepsakes.com, July 2007)  

• “Simply Mou” Computer Font (100th Issue Celebration, July 2007)  

• “Seeing Double” Computer Font (100th Issue Celebration, July 2007)  

• “There’s No Telling” (April 2007, Hall of Fame online layout)  

• “Handprint”(June 2007, p. 81; also online)  

• “Life Lesson # ?” (Top Ten Issue 2007, p. 58 )  

• “Popsicle” (January 2007, p. 30)  

• “Culture Shocked” (January 2007, p. 101)  

• “Play” (October 2006, online Countdown to SOY)  

• “One True Hero” (October 2006, p. 103) 

Videos for CK 

•  CK & Me “Love You Anyway”
•  My Favorite Layout (http://clubcreatingkeepsakes.com/blogs/videos/archive/2010/04/30/mou-saha-s-all-time-favorite-scrapbook-pages.aspx)
•  5 ideas for creative titles with Mou Saha ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bV5JKZmYwA )
•  Peek inside the Scrap Studio of Mou Saha ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdooeObEFUU )

Upcoming CK Stamping Special Issue, Due February 2011

• Article
• “The Silly Band Craze”
• “Masks”

Upcoming CK Stamping Special Issue, Due December 2010 

• “Cherished”
• “On An Ideal Day”
• “This Season”

Upcoming CK Special Issue, Everyday Bookazine, Due October 2010 

• “Fly A Kite”
• “Felting”
• “Books”
• “Long Time Gone”
• “Etsy Adventure”
• “Family Values”

101+ Creative Ways To Use Your Creative Supplies with Jennifer McGuire, September 2010 

• Frame (p.122)
• Doll Journaling Block (p. 126)
• “Let’s Play In The Rain” (p.131)
• Rain Tag (p. 132)

Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks 3: Tools & Techniques, July 2010

• “Stellar Island Escape”, p. 32
• “Watermelon”, Before & After, p. 35
• “Down By The Sea”, p. 46
• “Sand & Sea” Wall Hanging, p. 50

Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks 2: Paper Palooza, May 2010  

• “Thanks a Bunch!” (p. 6, 26)
• “My Houseplants” (p. 26)
• “Pool Fun” (p. 27)
• “The Orange Belt Route” (p. 48)
• “Contraption” (p. 50)
• “Enjoy” (p. 56)
• “Home” (p. 76-77)
• “Stamp” (p. 89)
• Cover option

Fast & Fresh Scrapbooks, Creating Keepsakes, Special Issue, May 2010

• “Summer of ’09″ (p. 40-41)
• “Seattle ’09″ (p. 34)

Preserving Their Stories, Creating Keepsakes, March 2010  

• “6 Cherished Recipes” (p. 21, 80-81-82)
“You Taught Me” (p. 40)
“Family” (p.58-59)
“You” (p.51, 60-61-62)
“What Would You Like To Do Today?” (p. 106-107)

52 More Scrapbooking Challenges by Elizabeth Kartchner, November 2009

• “Unique” (p. 20)
• “Those Were THE Days” (p. 32)
• “Jump” (p. 54)
• “I Hope You Dance” (p. 98)
• “Cross Stitch” (p. 110)

Super Fast Pages with 4×6 Photos Vol. 2, September 2009  

• “Growing So Fast” Cover option (p. 8 )
• “Are We There Yet?” (p. 22-23)
• “Fond” (p. 27)
• “Nature Study” (p. 29)
• “Having Fun” (p. 42)
• “Apple Of Our Eyes” (p. 59)
• “Pierced” (p. 75)
” Puri By Car” (p. 88-89 )

Easier-than-Ever  Scrapbooking 2, May 2009  

• “Battery Park” (p. 40-41)
• “Thanks” card (p. 41)
• “Your Creative Process” (p. 52-53)
• “Create Art Everyday” card (p. 53)

Get Creative With Type by Brian Tippetts, January 2009  

• “Tomato Growers” (p. 17 )
• “At 3″ (p. 26)
• “An Actor Prepares” (p. 58 )
• “Don’t Say Cheese” (p. 73)
• “The Right Pumpkin” (p. 81)
• “Thank U” card (p.92)
• “Uh Oh, That Wasn’t Supposed To Happen” (p. 97)
• “Watch It Grow” (p. 107)
• “Dinosaurs, Then & Now” (p. 122)
• “Jack O Lanterns” (p. 128 )
• “Home” (p. 138 )
• “Wish U Were Here” (p. 149)
• Font – Mou Sketchy (included in CD)
• Font – Mou Scripty (included in CD)

Sharing Your Story: Recording Life’s Details With Mini Book by Ali Edwards, August 2008  

• “A Fond Collection” (p. 58-59)  

• “A Gift For Princess Anusha” (p. 72-73)  

• “So, This Is What Five Looks Like” (p. 44-47)  

• “My Goals” (p. 143-145)  

• “Photo Log” (p. 22-23)  

• “Through Your Eyes & Mine” (p. 114-116)  

5o Moments : Scrapbook The Pages That Matter Most by Lisa Bearnson, May 2008  

• “1999″(p. 34)  

• “A Wish Come True” (p.40)  

• “There Is Always A Choice” (p.59)  

• “Goal”(p.90)  

Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame 2007, Vol. 9  

• “Your Presence” (p. 36)  

• “Self-portrait” (p. 68-69)  

• “Week 2″ (p. 82)  

• “She” (p. 111)  

• “Love Grows”(p.141)  

PAPER CRAFTS   

• “L-O-V-E” Vase (February 2008, p. 52)  

Scrapbooks To Cherish, Telling Your Most Heartfelt Stories, Primedia Scrapbooking, 2005  

• “I” (p. 59-66)  

SCRAPBOOKS, ETC.   

• “Ringling Museum” (November 2008, p. 37 )  

• “Growing Like Weeds” (July 2008, p. 30)  

• “Ride”(April 2008, p. 69)  

• “Teddy Love” (July 2007, p.10)  

Scrapbooks, Etc. Page Planner : Sketches & Tips for Easy Scrapping  

• “You Asked” (p.75)  

• “Like Father, Like Son” (p. 92)  

MEMORY MAKERS   

• “Atelier” ( Get Organized, Winter 2008 Special Issue, p. 71)

• “Reach Out” (March 2008, p. 82)  

• “Right Now, I {Heart} (February 2008, p. 66)  

• “Mom” (Scrapbook Idea Gallery, October 2007, p. 86)  

Outstanding Mini Albums, by Jessica Acs, Memory Makers book, January 2009  

• “The ABCs of You” (p. 16)  

• “Becoming a Reader” (p. 19)  

• “Chocolate Lifestyle File” (p. 25)  

Oh Baby! Precious, Adorable, Lovable Ideas for Scrapbooking Baby Pages, from the Editors of Memory Makers Books  

• “Sweet” (p. 20)  

• “Bath” (p. 79)  

• “Smitten” (p. 102)  

• “Daddy’s Girl” (p.108 )  

Show It Off! Designing Scrapbook Pages and Projects for Display, from the Editors of Memory Makers Books  

• “How Do I Love Thee” Altered Clipboard (p. 29 )  

• “Bright Eyed Boy” Altered canvas (p. 36 )  

• “Art Is The Triumph Over Chaos” Wall Art (p. 39 )  

• ‘Paradise Souvenirs’ Mini Book (p. 112-113 )  

• “U R Mine” Interactive Table Display (p. 120-121)  

601 Great Scrapbook Ideas, from the Editors of Memory Makers Books  

• “I Wanna Talk About Me” (November 2007, p. 40 )  

• “Just Add Spice”(November 2007, p. 42 )  

• “Do You Believe In Magic” (November 2007, p. 74)  

• “Pre K” (November 2007, p. 132)  

LEGACY/SOMERSET MEMORIES/ SOMERSET APPRENTICE   

• “A Journal of Random Thoughts” (Somerset Apprentice, March 2009, p. 6-13)  

• “Inspired By” (Mini Album, August-September 2008, p. 26-29 )  

• “The Pursuit of Happiness” (Mini Album, February-March 2008, p.44-47)  

• “California Travelogue” (Travel Journal, Aug/Sep 2007, p. 11-15)  

• “Optimistic” (Layout, Aug/Sep 2007, p. 76)  

• “The ABCs About Me “(Soul Book, Annual Book Issue April/May 2007, p. 32-34)  

• “Days Of Our Lives “(Altered Calendar, Feb/March 2007, p.10-13)  

CARDMAKER   

• “Merry Christmas” Card (November 2006, p. 6, 78 )   

• “Our Family Grew By Two Feet” Birth Announcement Card (September  2006, p.42-43)   

GIFTMAKER   

• “All You Need Is Love” Stitched Card (2008 )  

• “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” Trinket Box (December 2007, p 30)  

• “May each Day Be A Perfect Day” Desktop Calendar (December 2007, p.86-87, 95)  

• “Peace” Gift Box (October 2007, p. 56)  

SCRAPBOOK TRENDS   

Fast & Fabulous Idea Book, November 2007  

• “Congrats” (p. 35)  

BLUEMEDIA   

Layout Blueprints 2: Creative Concepts for Scrapbook Page Design  

• “Summer Fun” (p.19)  

PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL   

Christmas Crafts Idea Book, November-December 2008  

• Tree Trio (p. 6-7)  

INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINES   

SCRAP (Dutch) January -February 2008   

• Interview (p. 66-67)  

• “In Short, I Am” (p. 66)  

• “Wish You Were Here” (p. 66)  

• “Vroom” (p. 67)  

SCRAP-ART-ZINE (German)   

• “Baby Mine” (Due: TBA)  

• International Guest Scrapper Interview (Summer 2007, p. 24-27)   

• “Beautiful”  

• “Happiness”  

• “Happy Mom’s Day”  

• “Thanks”  

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE   

THE TAMPA TRIBUNE   

Featured in article, “Mother’s Message Unfolds In A Book” by Amy B. Williams, NorthEast Section, The Tampa Tribune, July 9 2006  

E-ZINES & NEWSLETTERS   

Pickle Juice, Rusty Pickle Newsletter   

• Featured Chef  

Ready Set Create E-Zine   

• Altered Star  

• “Joy”  

Creating from A to Zsiage   

• “Cap”, July 2007 class  

• “7 Years”, June 2007, p.1  

• “Friends”, June 2007, p.9  

• “BOY”, May 2007, p.7  

Lady Bugs & Hugs   

• Feature Article “Basically Summer”, August 2006  

Cottage Classroom Newsletter   

• Article “Making It My Own”, May 23, 2006  

• Article “Mother’s Day Jewelry Box”, May 02, 2006  

Basic Grey Monthly Newsletter, April 2006   

• Top 24 Be Bold Finalist Album, “Life Unscripted: A 24-Hour Account Of Real Life”, Page 5  

• Spring Fling Contest Winning Layout “GROW”, Page 2  

DESIGN TEAMS/ FREELANCE WORK   

Proud Designer For   

• Creating Keepsakes 2009 Dream Team  

• 7 Gypsies (March 2010-Present)  

• Anna Griffin Inc. (March 2009-Present)  

• Cocoa Daisy (May 2007- Present)  

• Crate Paper blog (April 2010-Present) 

• Piggy Tales-Scotch 3M (February 2009 – January 2010)  

• Rusty Pickle (July 2007-January 2010)  

• Luxe Designs (May 2008 – April 2009)  

• Prima Guest Designer – March 2009  

• Fiskars Guest Designer – November 2008  

• Frances Meyer (June 2007- June 2008 )  

• Die Cuts With  A View (March 2007- March 2008 )  

• International Scrapbook Association (June 2007 – May 2008 )  

• Just Let Me Scrapbook (January 2007- June 2008)  

• Zsiage (April 2007- August 2007)  

• Guest Designer for Cocoa Daisy, April 2007  

• Imaginisce (January 2007)  

• The Cropper’s Cottage (April 2006 – April 2007)  

• Scramping Central (Sep 2005 – August 2006)  

• A Monthly Rubber Stamps Club (Sep 2005 – August 2006)  

• Scrapbooking Focus (Sep 2005 – August 2006)  

PRODUCT DESIGN   

• A set of stamps for Hero Arts (Released in CHA Winter 2008 )  

TRADE SHOW WORK   

CHA Summer 2009  

Piggy Tales: Parade, Little Pool Pixie, Summer Fun, Towels, Swim, Just Chillin’, Bon Voyage, You’re Invited, Summer reads, summer booklet  

CHA Summer 2007   

Zsiage : “Summer” Scrapodex  

CHA Winter 2007  

Imaginisce  

• “Imagination” Layout  

• “Happy New Year” Card  

• “Be Mine” Card  

Technique Tuesday  

• “Groovy” layout  

TV SHOW WORK   

PBS  

Scrapbook Memories: Artist to Artist segment  

HSN   

For GCD : 7 layouts, 1 card, two projects (Show aired on May 29, 2008 )  

For Paper Cellar : 8 layouts, 1 card, 1 project (Show aired on May 16, 2008 )  

QVC   

For Anna Griffin Inc. : 15  projects (Anna’s 6th Anniversary Show, aired on May 7, 2009 )  

For DCWV:   

• “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”  

• “Joy, Peace, Love”  

• Sleigh  

TEACHING EXPERIENCE   

• Scrapbooking and Altered Art Instructor at local Scrapbook And Craft Store (October 2004 – Present)  

• Experienced in designing and teaching classes, displays, ads, conducting make-&-takes, crops, cyber crops, bridal fairs, etc.  

ATTENDANCE TO SCRAPBOOK EVENTS   

• CHA Summer 2007 , Summer 2009, Winter 2010 

• Memory Trends, Las Vegas, October 10-12, 2006  

• Scrapbook Answers Girls’ Weekend Getaway, Arizona, August 9-12, 2006  

• Heidi Swapp event, Ruban Rouage, Florida, February 24-25, 2006