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Let's get to know Libby Hickson!
What do you do for Hero Arts and how long have you been here?
I had my 10 year anniversary with Hero Arts back in November, wow! I've done many things over the years - these days my role is Education and Marketing. If you've ever tuned into one of our Facebook Lives for a monthly release, that's me! I also manage our Creative Team of artists who bring you all of the inspiration here on the blog. I travel to industry tradeshows and store events to teach classes or run make & takes. My favorite thing is working with the independent brick & mortar stores - they are a treasure, and if you have one near you, consider yourself lucky and visit often!
What are 3 words to describe Hero Arts?
Outstanding Designs, Generous Hearts, My People
(Oops I think I may have cheated a little!)
Where you are from originally. Family info?
I've been married for almost 22 years, and have 2 kids - a 14 year old son and 12 year old daughter. I grew up in Michigan, but now live in the Atlanta area after spending about 15 years in Austin, Texas. Hero is located in the Bay Area of California, so I work remotely. I miss being able to see my coworkers regularly, but I also enjoy being able to work in my PJs...
What do you enjoy doing in your personal life?
First and foremost I'm a soccer mom! Both kids play soccer, and my son plays basketball, too, so a lot of my free time is taken up getting them to practices and watching their games. And I love to watch them play!
Best vacation you’ve been to?
This past September we went on a family vacation to Spain! It was amazing. I feel so fortunate that our kids could experience this. And now my dream is to someday retire to Barcelona. (Oh, add this to what I should be doing in my personal life - I need to learn Spanish!)
If your house was burning down, what is the one non-living thing you would save?
I have a painting of my kids that my Gramma painted before she passed away, and I treasure it. My Gramma was incredibly talented, and if I have any artistic ability at all, I inherited it from her.
Thank you, Libby, for helping us to get to know you better. We are grateful that you are part of the Hero Arts family!
Love this! Thanks for sharing Libby’s story!!
Libby is one of my favorite folks in the crafting industry. She does a ton of volunteer work in her community, works, and takes care of her family. She gets more done in a day than many do in a week! Plus she is kind and a great crafter.
Glad to “meet” you, Libby! I really enjoy these Hero’s Heroes columns – its fun getting to know a little about the people who make HA such a wonderful company!
The Libster!!!! Enjoyed meeting this fine human being a few months ago. Such fun reading about her.
Libby is a marvelous person!! I was lucky enough to meet her this year at Creativation. A warm funny person with a huge heart! 💜🌵
It was great meeting Libby in a stamping workshop at Papercraft Clubhouse in Westbook, CT in the fall of 2019!
Libby is one of my very favorite people! She is all the things, all the time! ❤️
Hey there! Did not know you worked for HA over 10 years?! It’s about the same amount of time I worked at a certain die-cutting manf. LOL! Congratulations xo My bucket list place is SPAIN! Maybe I’ll pick your brain next time we meet. Speaking of which, SO GOOD to SEE + HUG ya, my friend! Have a great weekend!
So wonderful to learn a little about our favorite artists :)
Hi Libby!! So nice to learn more about you.
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