About Me

Hello, my name is Michelle Vocke and I’m a Craft-aholic (and I don’t use that term loosely).

Yes, I’ll own up to it because I know my parents would tell you that I have been passionate about the arts and crafting since childhood. In fact, I remember getting in trouble when I was 7 years old because I kept catching paper on fire while trying to heat emboss on our gas stove. I’m sure I am not the only one to ever do that! I progressed from “open flame heat embossing” to cutting strips of paper to add names and captions to all of my dad’s magnetic photo albums (I don’t think he was too crazy about all the stars I used to dot my “i’s” and end my “y’s). We moved a lot, so of course I had to create my own stationery to keep in touch with friends. And no flea market would be complete without my brother and me selling the jewelry and hand-sewn purses we created.

Flash forward to today, where I feel very blessed and lucky to have a truly amazing husband and a wonderful and talented son that continue to encourage me to pursue creative passions. My scrapbooking style is classic with sprinkles of trends and techniques that intrigue me thrown in the mix. I enjoy teaching classes and watching the creative spirit come alive in others. I am also a Freelance Writer who gets to write about my passions from my home in Leesburg, VA.

TEACHER:

Certified Ranger Educator

Basically Bare Endorsed Educator

Certified Scrapbook Instructor

FREELANCE WRITER:

Scrapbooking and Stamping Examiner – national column

DC Paper Craft Examiner – local column

Arlington Scrapbooking Examiner – local column

Scrap n’ Art Magazine – Scrapbooking, Paper Crafting, and Digi Scrap Magazine

Cricut Circle Magazine

DESIGN TEAM MEMBER:

Scrap n’ Art Magazine (May 2010 – Current)

Cricut Circle Magazine (June 2010 – October 2010)

PUBLICATIONS: 

November 2012

Just Steampunk! Magazine:

• Steampunk Chess Table - altered table
• Steampunk Altered Composition Book

September 2011

Scrap N’ Art:

• Make Paper Crafting Better with Scrap ‘n Easel review
• Zip Dry Resist tutorial
• Trend Watch USA – Hot Air Balloons column

January 2011

Scrap N’ Art Magazine Winter Issue:

• “Groovy” card
• “Joy Journal”
• “You’re Tea-Riffic” card
• “Cozy and Bright” card
• Die Cuts to Die For article
• Soot Paper Card tutorial

September 2010

Cricut Circle Magazine:

• Tips & Tricks: Inspiration All Around Us article
• Autumn Traditions article

Scrap N’ Art Magazine Fall Issue:

• Photo of my studio on front cover
• “Song Notebook”
• “Halloween Hugs for You Pail”
• Stamp Spot – “Note Card” Tutorial
• “Maui Memories” layout
• “Free Spirit Necklace”
• “Journey to Rome” layout
• “True Love Always” layout
• “Celebrate Love” layout
• “Give Thanks” card
• Sweet Peach Crop Shop Intro & Designer Challenge
• Let’s Get Organized article – includes photos of my studio

August 2010

Cricut Circle Magazine:

• Tips & Tricks: Banners, Banners…Everywhere! article

July 2010

Cricut Circle Magazine:

• Journaling Tips article
• Cricut Cake intro

Scrap N’ Art Magazine July/August Issue:

• “Vellum Adhesive Embellishments” tutorial
• “Creative Quotes Album”
• “All Fizzy Inside” treat bag
• “De-Stress Bottle”
• “You’re Too Kind” altered project
• “Sundays in Leesburg” layout
• “Everyday Miracles” card
• Stamp Spot – Unity Stamp Company article
• Store Your Supplies In Style article

May 2010

Scrap N’ Art Magazine May/June Issue:

• “Summer Memories Journal”
• “Create” wall hanging
• “Giggle Tag” canvas
• “Dishwasher Magnet”
• Fresh Faces – Punk Sprouts article
• My Digital Diary – Digital Scrapbook Artist 2 article & layouts