Ted & Michelle ~ Owners of Art Gone Wild! and Friends Michelle has always been an art stamp lover and crafter ... even before Ted came along. This is a combination made in 'stampin' heaven!'

Wanting to provide art stampers and scrapbookers with fun, creative and quality stamps has brought them together with some fabulous artists. "We could not be more proud of our line of art stamps," says Michelle. "I wake up with a new idea every day. It's so exciting."

After sixteen years of marriage, Ted and Michelle have learned to balance family, living together and working together. Both enjoy their hands-on operation of Art Gone Wild & Friends. They love what they do and are focused on providing unmatched customer service while adding to the growing list of quality products.

Meeting and greeting their customers is a main part of their enjoyment. Be sure to look them up if you are attending one of the many stamping shows around the country. You'll be greeted by Ted's big smile and Michelle's love and enthusiasm for creating cards and scrapbooks
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Carolee Jones ~ Artist    Who thinks up all those cute stamps? Well, we'd like you to meet the creator of many of your favorite stamps at Art Gone Wild! ~ Alaskan mom and artist, Carolee Jones. Fairy Flutters & Busy Bears are only two of the stamp collections created by Carolee.

You'd think that raising 5 children would be 'creative' enough. But not for this multitasking and talented woman. (Lucky for us!)

Her days begin with shuttling kids in all directions. Once they are on their way, Carolee goes on a 2 mile walk with a friend, enjoying, as she says, "... God's window in our breathtaking Alaskan scenery." Then it's time for the drawing board.

Not only does Carolee create fabulous artwork for Art Gone Wild!, but she also enjoys crafting cards and gifts ... jazzing up something ordinary, making it into something extraordinary with her designs.

"I love scrapbooking, cardmaking ... and create projects as often as I find time, but my passion is to draw the emotions of life, and catch it in the lines and colors of art."

Darby New ~ Artist.   Who are Darby's Kids? Well, first you should meet Darby! This talented wife & mom, of a 13 year-old daughter, finds time to give of herself at an assisted living retirement community. After 12 years of creating wonderful artwork for Art Gone Wild!, she still loves it!

Darby appears at many of the Stamping & Papercrafting shows with the ART GONE WILD! team. She loves meeting the stampers and enjoys teaching them her own stamping tips and tricks.

Darby's favorite stamping projects are cards and gift wrap. 'Coordination' is the key word when she gives gifts. "Stamps are so versitle. I can use them over and over, with different colors and combinations. The ideas are endless," she says with a twinkle.

Darby is the creator of Darby's Kids and many, many other AGW stamps.

Their hearts belong to daddy!

Matt Young has his hands full! ~ as you can see. At home, he's daddy, at Art Gone Wild! and Friends, Matt oversees the art department for all of the stamp companies. He's been using his artistic talents here for ten years.

With a wife who is climbing the corporate ladder, Matt splits his time between the office and home, where he helps to take care of 1 year old twin sons!

Cycling and writing, two of his passions, have had to be put on the back burner for now. "Currently, my focus is a bit narrow ... involving the joys of fresh diapers, apple juice and Jack's Big Music Show on Noggin," he quips.

The week leading up to the big Stamping Shows, Matt's world is crazy and chaotic with last minute art department projects ... "What will I be doing in five years?" he smiles. "Catching up on sleep! I'll just say, probably more of the same, because that's something different every day."

"Hello, this is Sue. How may I help you?"...

Meet Sue Sherman ~ the cheerful, helpful voice at the other end of your calls to Art Gone Wild! and Friends

She loves her job ... "My father always said I was born talking on the phone." She puts your calls right through to just the right person ... and Sue recognizes that the Art Gone Wild Customers really love stamping. Working many of the stamping shows, she has had the opportunity to meet many of AGW's customers. Sue's quite the talker and she has some great stories. Her favorite: "My husband has built a room onto our house for my stamps."

This busy mom & grandma is involved in so many things it makes your head spin. Volunteering, crocheting, photography, and traveling are only a
few of her interests. Yes, she golfs, too!

He wears lots of hats! ~

Meet Harold Winland

If you're looking for a strong hand or a kind smile ... there's Harold. He's the glue, behind the scenes, holding things together.

AGW! has been Harold's home-away-from-home since he was fifteen-years-old. Ted Cutts, Owner of AGW, took Harold under his wing and today, he can do just about anything around the shop ... from pulling orders to pressing rubber.

Why does AGW! always look so terrific at every show? That's right, it's Harold. He packs the show, loads the truck, drives it to the show, unloads and sets up the booths! Whew! And he does it all with an infectious smile.

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