Design Team Closeup – Lisa Bzibziak

I’m ready for my Close Up Mr. Demille!  Hey there!  Lisa here and with all of the new members in the Coffee Loving Group, we decided it was time to re-introduce ourselves to everyone and it’s my turn today.  I have to admit… I’m a little nervous!  But here goes:

That’s me and my fur baby Jack and I’ll start with… it’s pronounced Bib-zee-ack – not that I care even in person when someone gets it wrong.  I’m SO used to it…but if you were wondering.  And Reynolds is my maiden name and I only use it on Facebook.

I’m married and we have two fur babies and two grown children.. both boys… and my youngest is 25.. soon… and my oldest will be 30 in a few months!  My papercrafty life started with scrapbooking around 25 years ago.  When I was introduced to cardmaking and realized I already had everything I needed I was hooked!  Especially since scrapbooking pics of two boys for 10 years… sigh… I was yearning to be able to use pretty colors and flowers and all of those girly things and cardmaking gave me that outlet.  I’m always learning from every single crafter I “meet” and there is a piece of every one of you in my creations somewhere.

I stumbled upon the Coffee Loving Papercrafters through a Paper Sweeties blog post I think… and when I did my whole crafty life changed and I haven’t looked back!  At the time I was a Close to My Heart representative and had no idea about all of the other wonderful companies out there!  I created the #amymademebuyit because literally almost everything I’ve bought since I can blame on her!  And I use the term “blame” quite loosely because I am so thankful for each awesome stamp set and die I’ve collected,  for all of the friendships I’ve made and the way my crafty world has grown because of this wonderful coffee loving group.  I love you guys!!

I didn’t have time (it’s tax season!) to make something new, but here are a few of my favorite coffee loving projects from over the last couple of years:

I love deep bright colors and I love to make cards that are different and unexpected.  My very favorite is to use non-coffee sets to create coffee cards.  You’ll find that many of my cards don’t have the word coffee on them anywhere.. but then quite a few do too…lol!

So I thought I’d have some fun with you today!  We’re gonna play a game of Two Truths and a Lie.  I’m going to tell you three things about myself and you have to guess which one is a lie!  Comment here which one you think I made up by Sunday, April 14th and I’ll pick a random name from those who guessed correctly!  I’ll announce the winner in my post for Wednesday, April 17th (and inside info I’m gonna have another little giveaway on that day too so be sure to come back!).  So here we go:

  1.  My very favorite coffee is Tim Hortons French Vanilla Cappuccino-Large please!
  2. I have a large tattoo that covers about a quarter of my back!
  3. I drink home brewed Iced Tea every day… Black Mango is my fave!

You may want to know what you’re playing for!  Well, I’ve got an extra one of these and I’m pretty sure you need it:

So that’s me for today!  I’m not sure if I told you anything you didn’t already know, but it was fun to go through my old coffee flavored makes and I can’t wait to see what your guesses are!

17 responses to “Design Team Closeup – Lisa Bzibziak”

  1. Amy Tsuruta Avatar

    #amymademebuyit
    LOL
    cracks me up everytime.
    Love your style Lisa!
    lie: My very favorite coffee is Tim Hortons French Vanilla Cappuccino-Large please!

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  2. Beverly Sizemore Avatar

    I’m going to guess the tattoo comment is a lie. If not, then we all want a photo. Big wink. 😉. I enjoyed your “close-up” too. Our kids are about the same age but I had two girls. 😊

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  3. Lisa Avatar

    Well that was a fun post Lisa! I love the#amymademebuyit reference, gotta love the crafty enablers! I’m going to guess the tattoo is the lie but like Beverly I’m curious to see what it is if you do have one. Thanks for sharing a little about you, would love to meet in person one day.

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  4. Becca Yahrling Avatar
    Becca Yahrling

    I enjoy everything you make, Lisa, and happy to read about you. And happy to have a couple of your cards on display in my craft room. 🙂 My guess as to your lie, hmmm … I think the ‘obvious’ would be the tattoo. But I can totally see you with one! lol

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  5. Kim Klinkovsky Avatar

    #amymademebuyit cracks me up! We do tend to enable each other. So fun! I’m guessing #3 is the lie. Love seeing your projects. Thanks for the inspiration and getting to know you!

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  6. Denise Bryant Avatar
    Denise Bryant

    Thanks for sharing the pics of your pretty cards!
    I think #3 is a lie!

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  7. Tangii C Crain Avatar

    I just LOVE this segment!!! HOw fun to get to know everyone. I love the #AmyMadeMeBuyIt, and can totally relate 😉 I’m thinking #2 is the lie, and also agree that if it isn’t you must share pics!! lol Gorgeous cards, thanks for all of your inspiration Lisa ❤

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  8. Christine Miller Avatar
    Christine Miller

    Hi Lisa,
    I love your style and always wondered how to pronounce your name. I have taught school going on 31 years, so I am pretty good at names. Missed yours!

    I think the tattoo comment is made up, but I am curious!

    Thanks for another look at your fun cards!

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  9. Pat Gotsis Avatar
    Pat Gotsis

    Love you close up post. I always enjoy your cards and love your style. Thanks for sharing. I am guessing it is #2 about the tattoo.

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  10. Christine Burillo-Kirch Avatar
    Christine Burillo-Kirch

    So nice to “meet” you Lisa- your cards are gorgeous! I wonder how many of us started as scrapbookers and then jumped wholeheartedly into cards.. I think #3 is the lie. I personally have also had #amymademebuyit happen as well, because of her beautiful creations- LOL!

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  11. Robyn Avatar
    Robyn

    I, for one, am glad to know how to correctly pronounce your name ~ lol. It’s nice getting to know all you gals. I so enjoy your cards! I’m guessing the lie is # 1 – your favorite coffee is Tim Horton French Vanilla lg.

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  12. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Number 1 is a lie

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  13. […] like a chance to win this awesome Gina K Designs stamp set, my DT Sister Lisa has a giveaway on her DT Close-up post here!  You have until Sunday to comment for a chance to […]

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  14. Robyn Jordan Avatar
    Robyn Jordan

    Well, I’m so you cleared that up…how to pronounce your last name! LOl I just say BzBzBz and everyone know’s who I’m talking about 😉
    I am pretty sure I am your BIGGEST FAN!!
    #fangirlingonLisa
    I cannot wait to see what you create, because I know it will be my favorite…until the next on, then that’s my favorite!!

    I’m happy to read about your family, and fur babies, too
    It’s nice to hear how others got started in this crazy/fun craft!! I enjoy your humor
    You have no idea how much you have inspired me. Thank you for everything you do to help guide me as a teamie, and helping me with my blog! I adore you!! ❤

    I have no clue which is a lie, but I will guess at #3…I have the stamp set) but thought I'd play along and make a guess!!

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  15. Sue D Avatar
    Sue D

    I have no idea which is a lie but will guess #3

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  16. LISA :) Avatar
    LISA :)

    I think the lie is #3! Love your cards!!!

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  17. ionabunny Avatar

    Your cards are awesome. No idea about which one is untrue so I’m going with #1 My very favorite coffee is Tim Hortons French Vanilla Cappuccino-Large please! Hugz

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