Collection: About Me

Hi, I’m Andrea! 

I’m Andrea Lake, a scrapbooker, memory keeper, creative educator, and colorful storyteller. I believe our everyday stories are worth documenting, creativity should be fun, and there is always room for a little more color!

Originally from Venezuela (with an Argentinian mom!), I now live in Omaha, Nebraska with my husband, our kids, our two dogs, Astro Lio and Indie Luna… and a gecko I somehow always forget to mention. 

Scrapbooking started as something I simply loved to do, but over the years it has opened doors I never imagined. Today, I have the opportunity to create for some of my favorite papercrafting brands, teach virtual and in-person classes, travel to creative events, design projects, and—one of my favorite parts—connect with an incredible community of people who love paper and memory keeping as much as I do.

My Creative Style 

My projects are colorful, layered, dimensional, and full of stories. I love fussy cutting, machine stitching, mixing textures and materials, and finding creative ways to add pockets and interactive elements for photos, journaling, and little pieces of memorabilia.

I’m also a big believer in creative goal setting. I love paper planners, making plans, setting goals, and finding ways to turn those big creative dreams into things I can actually accomplish.

A Few Things About Me 

Pink is my favorite color. Coffee is basically a crafting supply. Sweets are my weakness. I love Disney princesses, baseball, and soccer—and I am not a quiet sports fan. 😂 I work full time in hospitality, which means most of the Andrea Lake Creates magic happens at night. I am absolutely a night-owl crafter!

But more than anything, I love stories and people. The friendships and connections I’ve made through papercrafting have become such an important part of my creative journey.

What You’ll Find Here 

Andrea Lake Creates is my little corner of the creative world. Here you’ll find scrapbooking and memory-keeping inspiration, classes and events, exclusive products, papercrafting supplies, enamel pins, printables and digital downloads, favorite products and resources, and plenty of colorful ideas to help inspire your own creative journey.

Whether you’re here to take a class, shop for something fun, find inspiration for your next project, or simply spend some time with another person who gets ridiculously excited about pretty paper—you’re in the right place.

I’m so happy you’re here. Let’s create, tell our stories, and make some colorful memories together!