Sue Smyth that’s me!

My Mother always says I was a born artist, as that was how I spent my childhood, drawing, painting and playing with clay, coming from an artistic family it wasn’t hard. After blitzing Art at school I studied Visual Communications at college, with painting, pottery drawing and sculpture my favourite creative outlets. So when I later had children I looked for something lighter and less messy to indulge in when time permitted. Paper craft was the obvious choice, starting with cards and progressing onto scrapbooking, off the page and mixed media. Since then I have been lucky enough to turn my hobby and passion into my work. I have taught at many of the leading Scrapbooking stores in Queensland for over 17 years and at TAFE. I have also designed for many design teams. I have won the Teachers/Professional scrapbooking section at the Queensland Royal National show 3 years in a row, so was asked to be the judge at the show. I teach at the Scrapbook and Craft Expo regularly and often pop up at retreats and special events. 

Now I get to use all of my experience and skills as Editor of Australian Scrapbook Ideas and Cardmaking in Easy steps. Of course I have a few exciting things still ahead of me including a cruise and a few other things I cannot share just yet. 

One thing is for sure, I love what I do and I love sharing it with others, and the best thing I get to do is inspire others to not only create, but to achieve their dreams through creating whatever that maybe.

Happy Crafting

Sue Smyth