Virginia Walker

Owner of Confessions of a paper addict Cut Files

My name is Virginia, I am the Owner/Operator of COAPA Cut Files. I started scrapbooking in my early 20’s when a family friend introduced me to it, I was just enamoured with the alternative form of memory keeping. As I started this new memory keeping journey I quickly realised it wasn’t just a form of memory keeping but an artistic outlet for me. I can create a mini piece of art work on each and every page! When I had my daughter in my late 20s this hobby took on another meaning and I wanted her to have stories to share so I have been documenting her journey as well. I have been lucky enough to be on a number of design teams throughout my years of scrapbooking but when I discovered the silhouette cameo I had to have a go at creating my own cut files…. The rest is history. COAPA cut files has continued to grow throughout the years, I love sharing my designs with every one and even more so love and appreciate the community we have built and my loyal customers. I live in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand and work full time in a super demanding Compliance role so this makes my scrappy time so much more precious, it’s always an opportunity for me to take some time out and forget about my worries.

Miranda Webber

Design Team Member

My name is Miranda Webber, founder, and owner of #myscrappylife.
I have been scrapbooking since 2003. I was pregnant with my son, Austin, and I wanted to take my photos and preserve them in a way that was more than just putting the photos in the album.  When I started paper crafting, I used to do double-page spreads, having the same paper on each side, with the same style of photos and embellishments; however, now, I have two children and a whole different perspective in life regarding my paper crafting. 

I truly love using cut files, not just because it tends to be the focal point of the layouts but because it is truly how it makes the page pop for me.  I truly love how you can do just about anything and it has always been something I grab.  I use about 2-3 cut files weekly on my layouts and I have always loved how they turn out on my layouts.
I am married to an amazing husband, Joshua, and have two lovely children, Austin and Kaelynn. I love to preserve our family trips, everydaymoments, and special occasions. My hobbies, photography, fitness, and reading are also big reasons I enjoy paper crafting. I love the idea of my memories being preserved in a way that goes beyond the photo album.

Katherine O’Shea

Design Team Member

My name is Katherine O'Shea I have been scrapbooking for 5 years, I use a Brother Scan n Cut SDX 100 to cut my cut files.

I really love hand stitching on my layouts and COAPA has so many beautiful designs to stitch!

My Favourite designers are Cocoa Vanilla Studio, Vicki Boutin, Pink Fresh Studio and Paige Evans and I love fussy cutting florals to use on my layouts, it's so amazing how far one piece of patterned paper can go. I live in Melbourne, Australia. I'm a mum of a beautiful boy, Sebastian. Seb tends to be the main focus of my scrapbooking layouts, but sometimes I make sure to scrapbook myself.  I work as an IT professional and enjoy keeping fit, running and riding my bike. I love to document the everyday and to be able to look back on those treasured moments in time. I mainly create 12x12 layouts, as well as project life spreads, but also enjoy creating travelers notebooks, mini albums, cards and 3D projects.

My style of scrapbooking is always evolving, but one thing remains true, I am addicted to using cut files to create! The first thing I do when starting a layout for a specific photo is to search for a cut file to use for COAPA, there are well over 1000 in the store.

I love being part of a community like the COAPA Facebook Group where like minded crafters can share their creations, it is such a wonderful source of inspiration and supportive group to share.

Jody Compton

Design Team Member

Hello crafty friends! 

I am Jody Compton from Kentucky, USA.

I am currently a part time substitute teacher and a full time mom and wife! 

I have been crafting well over 2 decades and I absolutely love Confessions of a Paper Addict cut files! 

I think cut files can help tell our stories and hold the memories we want to keep close to our hearts.

Happy crafting!!!

Vanessa Bell

Design Team Member

I’m Vanessa, I have been married for over 25 years.

I have two awesome kiddos, and three fur babies.

I grew up in Canada but after college I moved with my husband to the east coast of Florida.

We have warm weather all year round and Disney less than two hours away so needless to say we love it here! 

I have been scrapping off and on for the last 15 plus years. 

I am primarily a 12 X 12 scrapbooker but sometimes throw in a smaller sized project.

I consider my scrapbook style to be eclectic, my layouts can range from clean and simple to mixed media heavy.

I am thrilled to design for COAPA and love to play with Virginia's amazing cut files each month. 

Joanne Bartell

Design Team Member

Hi! I’m Joanne.

I’ve been paper crafting since 1990 and it is my absolute passion.

I enjoy spending time with my husband, three children and five grandchildren ( with a sixth one on the way) along with my family and my pets. 

Petra De Vroege

Design Team Member

Hi!

I'm Petra from the Netherlands, married to a wonderful husband and we have one son of 21 years old. I have been scrapping for almost 20 years now and love to work with cut files!

Besides scrapbooking I also love to sing (and do some vocal coaching) but singing while I scrap is a no go haha!

I hope I can give you some inspiration with the amazing COAPA files!