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Editors

We would like for you to meet our editors and tell you a bit about them.

                                               
  Kelle Arvay
Owner of Pattern Mart  
Co-Publisher and Founder

Co-founded Creative Times with Deena Davis in May 2006.  
Kelle is a published designer of various primitive doll 
patterns.  She also paints folk art and altered art. 
Kelle strives to provide resources through Creative Times
that will inspire others.

                                           
  Kim Banks
Owner of Craftisan Graphics
Co-Publisher

Kim has worked in marketing & advertising field and acquired
extensive graphic design skills in print and multimedia design.
With her variety of experience in web, graphic and print design
she can provide custom graphic designs, creative logo design,
animated graphics, eStore websets and more, just about anything
a small business needs. She also does the layout and most of the
advertising designs for CT.  
Melanie McMahon
Owner of Little Ems Divine Hats
Writer/Editor of Children's Corner Column

Melanie owns Mel N Chel’s Country Primitives with her mom Michele. Together they make
unique themed potpourri, soy candles, melts, and stitched pillows, among other primitive items.
She is the production manager at a children’s book publisher in Atlanta, where she has worked
as both an editor and a book designer during her 12-year tenure. She hopes to bring her creativity
and knowledge of current kids' trends to the Children’s Corner column. 

Tina Grimes
Owner of Online Business Junction
Writer/Editor of Serious Business Column

Tina is the owner of 3 online businesses and will soon be opening a 4th.
She owns Pip Berry Place, Crows Creek Crossing, and Online Business Junction. 
Tina has a love of all things country and prim, and has a passion for the arts, as well
as doing anything with computers and online.  She paints, creates stained glass, crafts,
loves photography, and dabbles in graphic design; she also has degrees in Art and Education.

Trish Wilson 
Owner of Sew Practical
Writer/Editor of Trish's Quick Tips Column

Trish has operated her online business since July 2005 but sold finished products on Ebay for about 5 years prior to that time. She enjoys creating patterns, totes, rag quilts and occasionally collectible dolls, ornies, custom orders, and other crafts. She bases much of her success on the encouragement and support from her husband of 20 years. Being a home schooling mom and WAHM she has learned a great deal of helpful and time saving tips that she wants to share with readers.