The Paper Element
The Keepsake Element is a premier disributor of The Paper Element line of scrapbook paper.
Lisa McClellan
Welcome! I am Lisa McClellan, The owner of this fine establishment. I have been scrapbooking 12 years. I can remember my first scrapbooking party! Where I was afraid to cut the picture. Now, I cut it with no thought at all. The scrapbooking industry has changed so much. It is fun to see how each person expresses their pages. This has been fun to take a passion, desire and make it a reality in a store. I welcome you into the store to let my staff help you preserve your memories.
In my time away from the store, I enjoy being with my husband, Mike, my fun four legged yellow lab, Gracie, family, friends, and our church activities.
Beth Beauford
Hi! My name is Beth Beauford and I’ve been scrapbooking for a little more than 10 years. I will never forget my first page layout… it still makes me laugh! I love how scrapbooking has become so expressive! I used to tell people that you’ll never find a scrapbook in a garage sale because they’re priceless books. We all have a story to tell and we’re excited to offer you this store to help you get started, continue your journey or take your scrapbooking to the next level. Aside from scrapbooking, I enjoy time with my husband and two children, being involved in their school activities and our church.
Kim Bradd
Hello - My name is Kim Bradd. I have been scrapbooking, stamping and paper crafting for well let's just say a really long time. I am so excited to be a part of The Keepsake Element family. I still have the very first card I made. . . wow has my style changed. I think that is what I love about creating, there is no right or wrong way. It is really about what is in your heart and how you express it with paper. I love teaching and sharing my passion for scrapbooking with others.
I have been married to my best friend for 28 years. We have been blessed with two amazing children and a son in law. We also have an adorable grandpuppy. My family is my life and I treasure every moment I spend with them. When I am not playing with paper, I love to read, work puzzles, and spend time with my family.
Angela Devault
Hi, my name is Angie DeVault and I have enjoyed the hobby of scrapbooking and card making for the past 11 years. It is my most favorite hobby! I am proud to say I've been part of The Keepsake Element Staff for 2 years now, and they are my Keepsake family. I can't believe how much Scrapbooking has changed over the years. I look at my first book and it makes me laugh. So many stickers, markers, and those pictures cropped with wavy edged scissors. We all have to start somewhere, and everyone can be creative! I look forward to meeting you and can't wait to see your story unfold our beautiful papers!
Away from the store, I am a proud mother of one, owner of a beautiful Golden Retriever "Ginger", and married to a wonderful husband. I enjoy spending my time with family and friends! Stop in and let me help you create beautiful memories.
Bridget Inghilterra
Hi! My name is Bridget Inghilterra and I have been scrap booking for 4 years now. My first encounter with scrap booking was for my senior year class project, and I soon feel in love. I love taking pictures and enjoy being able to create a page layout that is fun and unique. Working at The Keepsake Element not only gives me the perfect opportunity to do this while at work, but the staff and customers also help foster my creativity. The environment here at the store is very warm and welcoming and I as well as my fellow co-workers would enjoy nothing more than to help you get started with your own scrapbook!
I am in my final year at Illinois State and have enjoyed the experience I have gained the last two years here. My family is my world and I absolutely adore my friends. I enjoy being outside and spending time with both friends and family. I love summer time as well as dancing and am obsessed with Grey’s Anatomy!
Valerie O'Neall
I created my first scrapbook after an eighth grade trip to Washington D.C. That was back in the mid 90's when the scrapbook aisle consisted of plain colored cardstock and some stickers. I love how far scrapbooking has come. It is such a great creative outlet for me while it serves such a meaningful purpose: to remember not only the special moments/milestones of my family's life, but also the everyday. The majority of my time is spent chasing around a very active toddler while trying to squeeze in some design work. I live a little east of Bloomington with my husband, son, and two dogs. My style is very mixed media most of the time. I can't scrap without my sewing machine and paint. I take way too many pictures and am so thankful for digital photography. Remember when you used to have buy film and wait days to get your photos back?
I'm thrilled to be teaching here at The Keepsake Element, and I can't wait to meet you in class.
Nicki Stark
My name is Nicki Stark.... I live in Bloomington with my husband, three year old son, and our newest addition-another little boy born at the end of August. I started scrapbooking in college to remember fun trips I went on and I continued to scrapbook as life went on! Scrapbooking is a social activity for me-I love to get with a group of friends and scrap as we sit and catch up. Although I don't have a lot of time to scrapbook right now-I look forward to someday catching up on my kids' books:) I welcome you to come in and let me help you preserve your children's memories.
