Lisa McCue is one of today’s most sought-after illustrators. In the past 30 years, Lisa has illustrated more than 175 books for children, and has written and illustrated the bestselling Quiet Bunny books. In addition to Quiet Bunny, McCue has created many of today’s most recognizable children’s book characters, such as the world of Corduroy, Cork & Fuzz, and Fuzzytails. She has received numerous awards for her work, including many awards for Best Book of the Year, CCBC Choice Books, and the Junior Library Guild Premium Selection. Many of Lisa’s books have also been selected by the Society of Illustrators for the Original Art Show, featuring the best art in children’s books.
Lisa’s artwork appears on many licensed products—including fabrics, greeting cards, gift tins, wrapping paper, clothing, puzzles, home décor, and a number of plush toys fashioned after her popular characters.
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Web: http://www.lisamccueillustrator.com
Lizzy House is a lover of many things. Among these things are: sea salt, Mountain Valley Sparkling Water, farmers markets, traveling, sleeping, quilting, petting her cat Finn, giving people presents, tweeting, making things out of office supplies, Vince Guaraldi, Powells Books, the Legend of Zelda, ribbon, and cake. Not yet listed, but not to be forgotten, is her extreme love of printmaking, which led her to seek a Bachelor of Fine Arts on the subject.
Marilyn Scott-Waters loves making things out of paper. Between 2,000 and 7,000 visitors frequent Marilyn’s popular website each day, 
Mary Hettmansperger is a fiber and jewelry artist who teaches in the U.S. and internationally—Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Singapore. She has taught for Arrowmont, Penland, Bead and Button, Convergence, national and regional fiber conferences, at art and craft schools, and for private guilds. Mary has authored and illustrated three books: Fabulous Woven Jewelry, Mixed Metal Jewelry Workshop, and Wrap, Stitch, Fold and Rivet, all published by Lark/Sterling. Currently, Mary is working on two more books, including a new jewelry book due to be released in Spring of 2012, and an art quilt book that will be released in Fall of 2012—titles coming soon! Her work has been featured in many other books: Jewelry Design Challenge, 500 Baskets, Fiber Arts Design Book 7, the Gourd Book, Creative Scarecrows, Pushing the Envelope, Fabulous Found Object Jewelry, Teapots – Makers and Collectors, Beading with Crystals, and Creative Beading Volume 2. Mary’s creative designs have also been mentioned in magazines, including Quilting Arts, Art Jewelry, Bead and Button, Beadwork, Shuttle Spindle & Dye Pot, and Crafts Report. Mary has exhibited her work at SOFA, through the Katie Gingrass Gallery, and she is a frequent contributor to the PBS shows Beads Baubles & Jewels, and Quilting Art.
Matthew Mead is a noted style expert, lifestyle editor, writer, author, and photographer. The former style editor of Country Home magazine, Matthew recently launched his own magazine. Serving as the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the new quarterly publication Holiday with Matthew Mead (visit the website at www.holidaywithmatthewmead.com), Matthew brings with him a vast and varied experience in the magazine and publishing industry. Currently the official food photographer for the Associated Press, Matthew is a regular contributor to HGTV.com and Better Homes and Gardens publications and, as co-editor, led the creative direction of the 2010 issue of Flea Market Style magazine. Matthew has also written several books and produced countless magazine spreads and ad campaigns for noted companies such as Pottery Barn, Dove Chocolate, Target, and Stonewall Kitchen
Melody is a fourth-generation Idaho girl and has been an artist from the time she could hold a crayon in her hand, knowing from the age of five that she wanted to grow up and combine beautiful colorful images with her love of words. At the age of 18, Melody began to sell painted works, and in 1997 at the age of 25, she started a worldwide product design and publishing business called Chatterbox. Through Chatterbox, she authored and published 15 books, manufactured and sold thousands of products that have become collectors items, and won countless awards for product innovation. Melody’s art, products, and books have been featured on television programs and in countless magazines. In 2009, Melody stepped away from Chatterbox to start Brave Girls Club, a worldwide organization that combines art with life skills to help women create the lives they want to live. Melody now licenses several product lines in arts and crafts, books, and home decor–including an extensive gift line with Demdaco and a new fabric line with Blend.
Patty Young grew up in San Jose, Costa Rica, in an environment where she was encouraged to express her creativity freely. Both of her parents dabbled in the arts so it was only natural that she would inherit their creative genes. They moved to the United States in 1987 and Patty attended The University of Central Florida from 1989 to 1993 where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and Photography. Currently, Patty is the co-owner and designer of MODKID, LLC, which specializes in boutique sewing patterns for children’s and women’s clothing as well as purses and home accessories. Also, Patty is a licensed textiles designer for New York-based, Michael Miller Fabrics and is currently designing her seventh fabric collection for them. Patty’s first book, Sewing MODKID Style, for Wiley Publishing, will be available for pre-order this Fall and in newsstands Spring of 2012.
Princess Lasertron, also known as Megan Hunt, is a bridal designer, blogger, and best friend. Her trademark combination of handcrafted design and business prowess with a dash of magic has earned her cult celebrity status in the wedding industry. Since 2005, Princess Lasertron has grown to a three-person company that serves over 250 brides each year. Their line has expanded from simple hairpieces and brooches to gowns, bouquets, and DIY craft kits. The Princess Lasertron brand has reached hundreds of thousands of brides through magazines, television, and online media. Princess Lasertron lives in Omaha where she devotes much of her time to supporting local entrepreneurs and creatives through her coworking space, CAMP. She works through the night making floral accessories for brides, designing dresses for fabulous people, and sharing inspiration with her customers through her website. What she loves most about her job is meeting and collaborating with passionate dreamers, speaking in front of great big crowds, and being able to take her daughter, Alice, to work every day.
Rebekah Teal has been an attorney for over 20 years. She has worked primarily in business, juvenile, and criminal law. In criminal court, Rebekah was appointed as an Assistant District Attorney, prosecuting felonies. Later she served as a Juvenile Court Judge, deciding abuse, neglect, and criminal cases. Today, in addition to general practice matters, she serves as Special Counsel to an Atlanta-based asset management firm focused on making investments in clean technology, energy, and natural resources. In 1993 Rebekah became a pioneer in the private probation industry when she co-founded and grew one of the first private probation companies in the U.S. Although she enjoyed being an entrepreneur, Rebekah ultimately sold her interest in the company, which continues to operate as one of the most successful companies of its kind in the state. Rebekah enjoys the non-profit world and has served on numerous non-profit boards, most dealing with child advocacy issues. She was honored to head the state-mandated Domestic Violence Task Force. She also served as chairperson of the Child Fatality Review Board. In addition to her law degree, Rebekah holds a Master’s of Theological Studies. Ten years ago, Rebekah became a mom. Much to her surprise and delight, motherhood has been her most fulfilling role. She is proud to say that she spoils her ten-year-old daughter rotten. In her free time, Rebekah enjoys hiking, cooking, gardening, running, and visiting her mountain farm. One day she hopes to have a big green tractor. 
Stacy Julian is a recognized leader in the scrapbooking industry and the visionary founder of Big Picture Classes (BPC). Launched in November 2005, BPC is the first online community offering creative e-learning with members around the world. Stacy is a passionate sought-after speaker and the author of four books including her most recent, Photo Freedom. Her television appearances include the Discovery Channel’s Home Matters and the PBS series Scrapbook Memories. Simple Scrapbooks Magazine (2002-2008), where Julian was the founding editor, has been mentioned in The Chicago Tribune and Woman’s Day as a leading consumer publication for the scrapbooking industry. Stacy has been a certified professional teacher with the Craft and Hobby Association since 1997 and lives with her husband Geoff, five energetic children, and a tank of somewhat neglected goldfish in Washington state.
As a creative pioneer in the scrapbooking industry, Wendy Smedley is a well-known expert of new scrapbooking products, industry developments, and creative innovations. She was creative editor with Simple Scrapbooks magazine for over six years, managing the product-focused section of the magazine and representing Simple on the popular Scrapbook Memories television program, seen on local PBS stations. She has authored three books on scrapbooking, including her latest geared toward beginners, Start Scrapbooking, released in September of 2010. Currently she works with 