Kristine Woods, owner

"Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness." ~Anni Albers

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For as long as I can remember, I have loved arts and crafts. From my Crayola crayons and markers of childhood to my beloved Graphic 45 papers in adulthood, art has been a constant presence throughout my life. In middle school, I wanted to write and illustrate books like Dr. Seuss, but in high school, I followed my head and not my heart. The love of art never went away, but it took a back seat as I studied my way through undergraduate and graduate school, then a fellowship and eventual career in healthcare. But that creative spark never left...

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Over the years, I dabbled in traditional scrapbooking, oil painting (think Bob Ross), quilting, and home decor. Everything changed in 2016 when I stumbled across a YouTube video of a mini album. I had never heard of such a thing and I was hooked immediately! I still have my very first attempt at a mini album in my craft room! Eventually, I was brave enough to start a YouTube channel and taught myself how to record and edit videos! 

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Over the years, I have designed for several different paper crafting companies and suppliers including FotoBella (2020-2022), Graphic 45 (2021-2023), Elizabeth Craft Designs (2023), and Scrap 'N Create (2023 to present). During this time, I also designed my own products which I featured in many of my design team projects.

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Much of my inspiration comes from the papers I choose for my projects. Of course, Graphic 45 is my favorite, and their papers always inspire me to create something beautiful!  With the right paper to inspire me, I feel so full of possibilities and have so many ideas of what to create!

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When I launched K. Nichole Designs, Limited, I wanted to fill a void in the paper crafting market. As an avid mini album maker, my primary focus is on creating unique covers, embellishments, and storage boxes for each of my albums. Combined with my love of teaching, I also began creating mini album kits to help new makers learn the intricacies of creating their own mini albums.

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Teaching others how to create something out of paper can be so much fun. I don't want anyone to feel overwhelmed and give up on crafting. From the beginner to the most advanced crafter, we all can make art from the heart. I truly believe arts and crafts ground us in the present moment and is so therapeutic. I hope you will join in the fun!

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Happy crafting! ~Kristine

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"Always color outside the lines." ~Suzy Toronto