Ornament Extravaganza Artists

Plaid is hosting an Ornament Party! A number of extraordinary artists have participated, creating ornaments in different styles colors and themes.Check out these artists below to learn more.
	Amy Anderson I am a 32-year-old transplant from Seattle living in Atlanta, Georgia. I was born from creative genes, so I'm carrying on the tradition. I have been knitting for 17 years, sewing for longer and decoupaging for just a few. I do all of these things on a daily basis, or at least as much as I can. In addition to Mod Podge, I love the color blue, dogs, reading, cold weather, funny movies, road rallies, yogurt, garden gnomes, sock monkeys, running, tattoos, being outdoors, buttons, snuggling and blogging. blog: www.modpodgerocks.blogspot.com Sequin Skeleton Kid's Ornament Happy Pumpkin Glitter Ornament Haunted House Ornament Sam O'Lantern Skeleton Glitter Ornament Black Cat Party Ornament Cat Ornament
	Angela Anderson Angela is an artist, designer, educator, demonstrator, author and one of Plaid's Ambassadors.  She has been creative all her life and enjoys most any craft, but painting is her passion.  Angela's work has been featured in books, magazines and on television and she's just beginning!  Watch for great things to come from this up and coming artist! website: www.AngelaAndersonDesigns.com
	Kindra Boroff As a child I always had an interest in art from painting on the wall to painting on my sisters. I am blessed that I am still able to fulfill my interests as an adult. I have a three beautiful children and a wonderful husband whom encourages and sparks my creativity for which I am thankful.
	Brian Carter Artist and Designer living in Atlanta, GA. In addition to decorative painting for walls, floors, and furniture he also produces mixed media art pieces and is a stylist for interior photography. His work has been published in Better Homes and Gardens, This Old House Magazine, Paint Decor, Veranda and Southern Accents.
	Candie Cooper Candie Cooper is a trained metal smith and accomplished author with a passion for combining unique materials and colors inspired by her extensive travel and her years living in China.  Check out hery new book, Metalworking 101 for Beaders! and Felted Jewelry... website: www.candiecooper.com
	Karen Embry Karen Howell Embry is an award winning artist, designer and author who is passionate about her work. Karen, a third generation artist, received her art degree from the University of South Florida.  She has taught painting for many years and authored numerous painting books and nationally published magazine articles.  Karen's namesake company, Karen Embry Designs, LLC, focuses on licensing her splendid art.  She is well recognized for her whimsical yet sophisticated designs found on many products in the home decor, craft and gift industries. website:  www.KarenEmbryDesigns.com
	Ginnifer Herndon Hobby crafter, enjoy decorating anything and everything. My mother has always said "Don't stand still too long around her or she will paint you." Candy Corn Ornaments Scaredy Cat Tombstone House on Horror Hill Tombstone
	Martha Johnson Martha Johnson has been an artist and designer for more than thirty years. During this time, she has done product demonstrations for Plaid in various venues from Trade Shows to DIY stores to craft stores and television segments for PBS.  Previous to her Plaid employment, she has done Travel Teaching and custom Faux Finishing for private homes.  Her work has been featured in two different Street of Dreams home tours.  In 2003 she assisted Susan Goans Driggers with the restoration of an antebellum home near Athens Georgia.  For the past 12 years, Martha has worked exclusively for Plaid Enterprises in various positions, the past two years as Designer for Marketing.  As hobbies, Martha enjoys reading, walking and sewing and activities with her 6 Grandchildren who range in ages from 3 months to 14 years.  Life is good! Count Dracula Ornament Witch Ornament The Witch Is In Textured Tombstone Stiffy Ghost Ornaments Skeleton Glitter Ornament
	Julie Lewis I graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art with a BFA in Graphic Design. I’ve been fortunate to have worked in a variety of creative fields from industrial advertising to American Greetings. It has been a pleasure and most satisfying to have worked as a designer for Plaid both as an employee and a freelancer.  I continue to pursue exploring new avenues with my art which includes anthropomorphic paintings and soft sculpture felt pieces at the moment. I love applying this focus to projects for a fresh take on things and am always looking forward to what’s coming next personally and professionally.
	Holli Long I grew up in Orange County, California and have been painting and crafting since the age 10.  I started making store samples for Plaid in 1989.  I was invited to a Decoupage party in the Design Studio 15 years ago and never left.  I became a full time designer for Plaid 8 years ago.  I've been making original samples for books, trade shows, internet, magazines, packaging, and customer project sheets since then.  I have three wonderful children and the best grandson ever. Vintage Pumpkin Ornament Spooky Tree Ornament
	Sherrie Ragsdale I have always loved to draw and paint but I didn't really throw myself into it until after I had my first son.  I wanted to be a stay at home mom and at the same time be able to decorate the new home we had just purchased. I taught myself how to use power tools and began to build furniture which I would paint and sometimes sell.  What was once a hobby became a new part-time career which I feel so blessed to be able to do. Halloween Spider Ornament Painted Jack-O-lantern Jack-o-Lantern Boo Ghost Ornament Glitter
	Debbie Saenz I am truly blessed to have four beautiful children, two adorable grandchildren, and an awesome husband who is also my best friend! As far back as I can remember, I’ve had a passion for creating things. My mind constantly soars with a myriad of ideas…I only wish I had the time to execute them all! I enjoy working with different mediums and I’m always excited to learn new techniques.  Currently, I’m most interested in the art of collage.  blog: www.debbiesaenz.typepad.com/
	Chris Myer Williams Ever since my childhood, I have always found comfort and happiness when I was busy designing and creating.  I have many interests and talents and often I am torn when deciding which art medium to work creatively in.  Decorative painting in all paint media is my first love; however, I also enjoy stenciling, jewelry making, sewing, crochet, needlework of all kinds, cooking, card making, faux finishes, decorating and gardening. Working in the craft and hobby industry for many years, I have enjoyed the pleasures of traveling, teaching, and sharing with others basic crafting how-tos!  My career path began as the Seminar Director and Editor of Priscilla’s Publications working several years under the creative direction of Priscilla Hauser.  Currently, I am employed as the Marketing Education Director at Plaid.  My career journey to this day, is still allowing me the gift of sharing with others, the joys of crating!  I hope that our creative paths may cross one day.  Until then . . . happy creating! 'The Witch is In' Halloween Ornament 'Eve' the Halloween Cat Ornament

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