My name is Daniela Dobson. I grew up in Croatia. When I was 14, I moved to Texas to live with my Dad. I still live in Dallas, with my husband, Peter, and our little box, Alex, who is 21 months. I graduated college with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing and I worked in an operating room until Alex was born. Now, my days are filled taking care of him and I am grateful that I am able to stay at home and watch him grow.
My love for art started at an early age and continues today. Serious paper crafting starting about 6 years ago when my cousin had a baby girl. I haven't stopped since. I love to make quick projects during the day while my son naps.
I don't know what my style is. I change things up constantly. I love mixing different papers and patterns. I get overwhelmed with too many things, so I like to start with three or four things that go together (or not) and go from there. I love to work with scraps or whatever is left over on my messy desk, especially for cards.
I love sketches and I love to draw. A sketch is my starting point, most of the time. I draw sketches from my old work, magazines, clothes, food packaging, etc. The fun part is that you can use the same sketch over and over and it will always look different!
I have always kept a record of my life, through journaling and photos. Scrapbooking allows me to combine those two. I don't want to forget the important and not so important moments. I hope that through scrapbooking and making cards I can accomplish just that! :)
Congrats, Daniela! I love your work and it's so fun to see you in the spotlight here.
Posted by: Becky Williams | December 22, 2009 at 02:40 PM
congrats daniela!!
Posted by: jen del muro | December 22, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Yay Daniela!! LOVE your work, always have, always will!!!
Posted by: rae barthel | December 22, 2009 at 11:52 PM
I LOVE your work Daniela!! SO excited to see you spotlighted!! I am a HUGE fan of yours. Congratulations!!!!!
Posted by: Leslie Ashe | December 23, 2009 at 02:15 AM
Congrats, Daniela! Awesome projects!
Posted by: Anabelle O'Malley | December 23, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Congrats, Daniela! You are so talented!
Posted by: Dani | December 23, 2009 at 08:08 AM
YAY! Congratulations Daniella! I LOVE all that you do! xoxo LOVE this sweet photograph of you...and ALWAYS love your creations!
xo
Loves,
K
Posted by: Kimberly | December 23, 2009 at 10:56 AM
congrats to you my friend! HUGS!
Posted by: Sonda T | December 23, 2009 at 04:22 PM
Cute pic of you Daniela and darling card -- love that pop of red! Just too cute! Congrats on being featured here! You deserve your time in the limelight -- you are way too creative for words! :-)
Posted by: Julie Koerber | December 24, 2009 at 12:28 PM