Designer Week- Get to know Hilary & Keely!

This week is "Designer Week" here on the Authentique Paper blog! We want to showcase all of our amazing designers and we thought our fans may want to get to know the people behind the amazing projects featured on our blog.

Hilary Kanwischer

We don't know how Hilary does it, she works very long hours at her full time job as a firefighter and still comes home and cranks out some of the most amazing projects that we have ever seen. She is a true talent and a very kind & giving person. We are incredibly delighted that we crossed paths with her and are able to share her amazing projects with all of you! 

10 random fun facts:

1.  My favorite color is blue
2.  I once swam in the 53 degree water of the Colorado river.
3.  I was adopted when I was 6 days old and in 2008, I located my birth mom.
4.  I could leave my home decorated for Christmas all year long.
5.  I jumped from an airplane and I highly recommend it.
6.  I used to compete in horse shows.
7.  I'm secretly obsessed with Dunkin Donuts  iced Carmel lattes!
8.  My dream is to move to Vermont and open a country store.
9.  I love all things crafty and vintage!
10.  And last but not least....Today is my 20 year anniversary with the Fire Department!

My Favorite projects created with Authentique Paper products:

Hilary's Crafty Space:

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Keely Livings

We've been a huge fan of Keely's work for a while. Since we discovered her during a blog hop with Want2Scrap, we have had our eye on her! Finally, when we had an opening, we knew she would be the perfect person to fill the gap in our team! She is just as sweet as her smile shows in photos and we love having her on the A-team!

10 random fun facts:

1. I'm an Advanced Practice Nurse by day.

2. I love being a homebody

3. My favorite color is RED

4.  I collect Santas and get a new one every year for my birthday 

5. I love working out and running 

6. I love iced coffee and drink it everyday

7. I love to sing but can't carry a tune with a bucket

8. I'm technologically challenged

9. I'm the proud mommy of 2 teenaged boys and 3 puppies

10. I love everything vintage

5 must have tools for crafting:

Distress Ink

Scor-Tape two sided craft tape

Microtip scissors

Chipboard

Self adhesive bling 

3 of My Favorite projects created with Authentique Paper products:

Keely's Crafty Space:

We want to offer up a little prize pack to a lucky fan! Simply come back each day this week and get to know more of our design team, leave a unique comment and you are entered to win!