About

Kourtney Osborn-Vallee has been a crafter ever since she was old enough to hold an art supply in her hand. She loves to design and share her passion of crafting and creating with others, so she opened and manages her own retail Scrapbook/Craft store Since 2005 in Harrisonville, MO. Kourtney feels that if you can dream it, then you can create it and wants to inspire others to do the same. She loves to teach others techniques though Mixed Media classes and Art Journaling and focuses heavily on teaching new techniques and products. Her classes promote just having fun, playing and getting the attendees to get out of their comfort zone, get their hands dirty and try something new. Kourtney was very fortunate to attend and graduate the last Ranger U program in 2013. 

Published Work:

Ranger Ink: Halloween Distress "Boo" Tag, October 2013, http://rangerink.com/?ranger_project=distress-boo-tag

Ranger Ink: Snowman Distress Card, December 2013, http://rangerink.com/?ranger_project=distress-snowman-card

Ranger Ink: Tattered Poinsettia Glass  Christmas Ornament, December 2013, http://rangerink.com/?ranger_project=stickles-tattered-poinsettia-christmas-ornament

Ranger Ink: Summer Dylusions Art Journal, May 2014, http://rangerink.com/?ranger_project=dylusions-spring-art-journal-page

Ranger Ink: Textures Dragonfly Tag, February 2015, http://rangerink.com/textured-dragonfly-tag/

Design Teams:

In 2009 I had the honor of being on Genuinely Jane Studios design team. They have amazing wood albums that come in a variety of different shapes. Each month I comleted 2-3 mini albums and you can see my work on their website.

Education:

Ranger Ink Certified Instructor, April 2013. http://rangerink.com/ranger-u-alumni/

Contests:

* CHA 2011 Summer "Minute to Craft it" fast paced crafting competition: 1st Place

* Moxxie "Share your Talent" Designer Contest: 1st Place. http://gotmoxxie.typepad.com/.a/6a010534a5c2d7970c0162ffafb37f970d-popup

* Tim Holtz Blog 12 Tags of 2014: July Tag Submission Winner.   http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2014-august/

* Tim Holtz Blog 12 Tags of 2015: June Tag Submission Winner. http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-july/