Sweet Shoppe Designs – The Sweetest Digital Scrapbooking Site on the Web

The 1st of December is here Sweet Shoppers! Can you believe that we’re down to the final month of 2012?! I really, really can’t! It’s been a HUGE year for us here at SSD with our redesigned site and the addition of new features and most importantly, new designers! So this time around in our Featured Designer spotlight, I’m really thrilled to have you get to know our newest designer, Juliana Kneipp, a little better! I’ve been a huge fan of Ju’s for a really long time. Her style is absolutely gorgeous and unique, and her kits are filled to the brim with AMAZING goodies. I love that her products seem to feature the whimsical sweetness of days gone by and that her store has something for everyone. From the simple scrapper to the eclectic scrapper and way, way beyond, you’re sure to love scrapping with Ju’s scrumptious kits. Even more exciting is that she’s created an amazing kit that any of us who have kids will adore, and best of all, Playroom is your gift FREE with any $10 purchase made between now and December 15th!

Just The Basics

Where did you grow up?

I’m Brazilian, and it’s where I spend my whole life! I grow up here, in my city, I’ve never moved! I wish one day (soon) I can move! But I love to know new places, travel, learn new cultures… I do a lot of trips, maybe that’s why living in the same place never bother me! lol

How tall are you?

Oh… I am tall! When I was younger some people ask me to be a model or play baskteball… But I don’t think I’m good for that kind stuff… I’m 5’71!

What’s your favorite song?

That’s a difficult question… I love music and I have a lot of “favorite songs”… But I always remember 1 song: Why Georgia – John Mayer. I love so much this song just because of this part: “So what, so I’ve got a smile on But it’s hiding the quiet superstitions in my head”… I think this part represents me so much… I’m a quiet person, observing before say something and sometimes I’m not at my best day but I say “Oh…it’s ok, I’m fine!” even if I’m not!

What’s your favorite movie?

Could it be 2? lol : ) I LOVE “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” (I’m not a teenager, but this movie is so cute and represents my vision about true friendships…) and “500 days of Summer” – “It’s not a love story. It’s a story about love”…OH…I love so much this movie!

Where would you go for your dream vacation?

My dream vacation is Ireland and Santorini (Greece)! Maybe one day…

Besides designing, do you have another job or occupation?

Yes, I’m a LIBRAS (Brazilian Sign Language) interpreter in a college here in my city for a deaf boy who study Graphic Design (the same that I graduated too). And I work as a Graphic Designer freelancer too, creating blogs, sites and visual identity!

Do you talk to yourself?

Yes! Haha… Too much! Most of the time I call myself “stupid”… haha

Do you play a musical instrument?

No…and this is my biggest regret! Oh, if I could come back, I would learn a instrument when I was kid! I think that’s one of the best things a child can learn! One day I’ll play piano, violin and sax – my 3 favorite instruments!

Early bird or night owl?

Night owl…but I wish I was early bird…

Righty or Lefty?

Lefty!

Inside The Artist’s Studio

What’s your favorite kit ever? Why?

Old Sweet Times is my favorite.I love vintage, ephemera…!

How do you come up with the names for your products?

Sometimes I’m inspired by a song, so I use the song’s name. But other times, I ask for my CT girls and they always help me! Since English isn’t my first language, I like to ask them and know what they think and suggest!

Do you scrapbook too or just design? If you scrapbook, share your favorite layout. If you don’t, do you wish you did?

I scrapbook too! I wish I had more time to scrapbook, I love it so much! Here’s my favorite layout…

Are you a planner who knows what you’re working on way in advance, or do you work till the last minute?

It depends…sometimes inspiration comes and I create a new product without thinking of create before… But most of the time, I plan what to create for each week – and next weeks! Specially when I know I’ll be on vacation, I have to plan everything and get all ready to go before my trip!

What’s your favorite thing about being a digital scrapbook designer?

I think there’s more than 1 favorite thing… Be part of this community, have special friends, opportunity to work with amazing designers…And I love to see how  1 product can be used in so many amazing pages and projects!

Food For Thought

Do you celebrate the things you do have?

I always try to do that! Everyday I’m thankful for all that I have, for my family, friends, all the things I already have – and do…

What is the difference between living and existing?

I think living is making life itself valuable. Worrying about what is most important, not taking into account small things, seeing the beauty of life! Strive to be a better person every day, not only for yourself but for those you love … To live is to make a difference, do your part and be a better person every day. I think existing is have your place in the world, but not really seeing what’s important in life.

Who would you like to forgive?

Myself. I always try to forgive other people, and I can do that, but my own mistakes I never forget, this is the hardest part!

When does silence convey more meaning than words?

I am not a person of many words, I think sometimes realized further that the presence of a word … Silence is always welcome, whether at rest or when words fail … Everything has its time and silence is an essential part!

Who is the strongest person you know?

My father and my mother. For all that they have gone through, they maintain focus and joy, no matter what! They are the two people I love most in this world, people who I’d like to be like and I intend to do my utmost to make them proud!

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Now that you’ve gotten to know Ju a bit better, take a peek at some of her favorite products, and don’t forget you can pick up her fantastic featured designer kit, Playroom, FREE with ANY $10 purchase made in the shoppe between now and December 15th!