Sunday, September 18, 2011

Behind the Scenes with Wendy Vecchi

Hi folks!

As you might know, Wendy Vecchi is celebrating STAMPtember with Simon Says Stamp! Friday we featured a fun art part and rubber stamping video created by Wendy on our blog. (you can revisit it HERE) Today, we'd like to show some behind the scenes footage on Wendy's Studio and get to know her a little better.


We have very exciting news! Wendy's brand new, custom kits are going to be available at Simon VERY SOON! In addition, she has been working on some very special projects and might give you some top secret information if you pop by her blog tomorrow.


All of Wendy's stamps and art parts are on sale through Midnight EST tonight at 25% off so you still have a few hours to get some GREAT products at SUPER SAVINGS. We have never done a
sale like this before and might not do it again, so be sure to check it out!

Want to learn more about Wendy? We did! So I asked her some questions in honor of
STAMPtember.

ME: If you were stranded on a desert island for 30 days, (an island with an electric power generator ;) what 5 stamping supplies would you bring and why?

WENDY: 1. my studio 490 stamps
2. my studio 490 art parts

3. gotta have Ranger’s archival ink for the art parts

4. I can NOT live without Tim Holtz’ distress stains

5. ok...this is hard...I was going to choose Ranger’s Heat-It Craft
Tool...but if I’m on an island, I guess I could dry the inks in the sun...so #5 will be Ranger’s Craft sheet. But wait! What about Grungeboard??? But then I don’t have Tim’s scissors to cut it...and I’d need a blending tool to add shading with the distress inks...yikes!


ME: :) ME: How and when did you first start stamping ?

WENDY: I saw a lady demoing heat embossing about 10 years ago & I thought it was pure magic. I honestly thought I’d save a ton of money by making my own cards... As any stamper knows...that’s not exactly how the end of the story goes... Several thousand stamps later...I’m having the time of my life.



ME: What time of day do you feel most inspired? What makes you most inspired?

WENDY: I’m an early riser...so the sooner I head to the studio, the better the day is & the more art I can get done. As soon as the sun goes down, I’m done creating. I never stamp after dark, unless it’s the evening before I leave for CHA! For me, inspiration is in antique stores & flea markets. NEW stamps are also very inspiring. 71 stamp sets later, I’m still thrilled & INSPIRED when my new “hot off the press” rubber is delivered.


ME: What is your favorite part of making art?


WENDY: The process for sure. The end result is good, but I so enjoy the whole process & sometimes I’m actually sad when the project is finished. You can not be cranky when you’re making art. It’s impossible.


ME: When did your awesome husband, Mister Rick, first realize how exceptionally talented you are at making art?

WENDY: I had to ask him for this answer. He said he saw it immediately...oh sure...he’s sucking up for something! Smart guy!

His first real exposure to my new world was when my first stamps were released @ CHA in July of 2008. He came, saw the display in the Stampers Anonymous booth, heard some comments & then realized good things might be coming. But he said he was really impressed when we did the cruise with Tim back in 2009 & he saw me autographing things. He said he was
thinking...WHAT’s going on here? She’s just my wife”.


ME: Do you have a picture of your all time favorite Art piece that
YOU have made?

WENDY: I honestly think that my most favorite art is my studio. It’s basically a giant collage! Rick & I designed it & we have spent lots of fun time looking for the perfect storage to make it comfy & convenient. I absolutely LOVE it & it makes me happy to walk thru the door.


Thank you to Wendy for celebrating STAMPtember and being part of our Simon Family!


Remember, our Wendy Sale ends tonight HERE.

Don't forget to check out Wendy's BLOG for hot press releases and inspiring ART!


Big hugs,
Heidi

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29 comments:

  1. Great behind the scenes interview with Wendy - thanks to Simon Says - and of course, Wendy (and Rick)
    WE all think she's great too.

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  2. Great interview! I LUV Wendy & Studio 490!

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  3. Great interview and love the photos of the studio.

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  4. Wonderful interview!!! Love seeing the pics of Wendy's studio!!!

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  5. Great interview! It's always fun to hear what makes the artist "tick.". What a beautiful studio. I'd love to see it in person!

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  6. Love to see where other people create. Wendy has a great studio! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  7. I think it is so wonderful that Wendy had 2 lives, her life as a nurse and now her life as an artist ... not many people find one job they love and she has managed to have 2 so far!
    Thank you for more insight.
    Sandra ltb

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  8. Wendy really have an awesome studio. I always loves to see other crafters creative space, and this is really great. And thanks soo much for a great interview here too. It´s soo fun to get the feel of knowing people just a little more, isn´t it?
    HAve a great crafty week ahead everybody and lots of fun too.

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  9. Fabulous interview with Wendy, but oh that studio is to die for, I would be in seventh heavan if I could work and create in such a beautiful studio. All that natural light is amazing.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  10. Great interview! Love the pix of her amazing studio.

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  11. Wendy sounds like great fun - she had me giggling with some of her responses! Another great interview. Wendy's studio looks amazing!!

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  12. Great interview! I took a class with her last year in MD, she is awesome! Can't wait to see her Art Part Kits. Thank you for sharing!

    Katie B.

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  13. Great insight into Wendy. Thanks Simon Says Stamp.

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  14. I've had the opportunity to take several of Wendy's classes and always come away with cool projects and lots of info on the products used. Love the studio - would love to see it in person some day. And I've met Rick - yes, a definite keeper! Keep up the good work, Wendy and hope the next ventures are a huge success! And thanks to Simon Says for spreading the word about your talent and new toys!

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  15. Wendy's studio looks fabulous. Great interview. Jean.xx

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  16. Wow, she sounds like a friendly, artsy girl. Well, woman of course. I just this weekend discovered her myself. (my eyes have been glossed over by a Mr. Tim Holtz lol)



    Laura

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  17. Wow! What a studio! I am so glad that Wendy has this so she can create all the wonderful projects to share with us! Thanks for a great interview!

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  18. What a lovely art studio and great interview.

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  19. Lovely art studio and great work with that interview, it's awesome! :)

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  20. I love seeing other people's craft rooms. I would love to have such a great room.

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  21. Thanks for the inside on Wendy! Love the studio! Sounds like a great husband! I really liek the Studio 490 stamp sets!

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  22. oooh I love Wendy's work and the studio pics are fabulous!!
    x

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  23. I would give my right arm for that craft room! Love your blog

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  24. Lovely craft room! Thanks for Stamptember, this is fabulous :)

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  25. What a great craft room! I do most of my creating at night though!

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  26. Great interview! Loved seeing the studio photos!

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