Author: tinstar05

Hey there! I’m a card-making enthusiast with a passion for creativity that knows no bounds. Currently, I’m fortunate to be a part of four fantastic international card design teams, where I get to explore my craft and connect with fellow artists from all corners of the globe. It’s amazing how the world of card making can bring people together, and I’m constantly inspired by the diversity of styles and ideas that come my way. Beyond my card-making adventures, I lead a pretty busy life in the learning and development field, where I work full time as a Learning Lead. I thrive on helping others grow and reach their full potential, and it’s a role that keeps me on my toes and constantly learning. When I’m not immersed in the world of work or crafting, you can find me on the netball court, coaching and sharing my love for the game with a bunch of amazing individuals. So, whether I’m crafting, guiding professional development, or coaching on the court, I’m all about embracing lifes colorful and creative possibilities! Thanks for stopping by my corner of the web, and I hope you enjoy exploring my card creations and more.

AAA Cards #314 – Anything Cake Goes

Hello there, it’s time for another challenge over at AAA Cards and do we have a great theme for you!

I knew I had the cutest stamp for this challenge from Racehl Anne Miller ‘Sweet Things’. I stmped the cake mouse and coloured her in with my Stampin Blends, then die cut her out and popped her up on my card base.

Come join in the fun; we’d love to see how you were inspired. Check out the projects that the other artists at AAA Cards have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Saturday 23rd May to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #785 – Just Add Dies-Stencils or Both

Hello there, it’s time for another Just Add Ink Challenge and do we have a great theme for you!

This stencil set from Altenw is one of my all time favourites – Layered Dahlias. I use two inks from Catherin Pooler Designs – Pink Campagne and Pucker Up. I added some clear glimmer to the paler petals which you just might be able to make out. I then die cut the sentiment, popped it all on some layers then the card base and I was done!

Come join in the fun; we’d love to see how you were inspired. Check out the projects that the other artists at Just Add Ink have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Wednesday, 20th May at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Birthday #85 – We Are 7!

Hello there, it’s time for a new challenge over at AAA Birthday and its a 7th birhday celebration for our challenge blog!

I was inspired by the cake in our challenge image and used a new to me stamp set from trinity Stampes called ‘Ice Cream Gnomes’. I stamped, coloured and die cut the cake gnome, then popped him up on a Uniquely Creative weave stencilled background.

Come join in the fun; we’d love to see how you were inspired. Check out the projects that the other artists at AAA Birthday have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Sunday 31st May to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #313 – Colour challenge

Hello there, it’s time for another challenge over at AAA Cards and do we have a great theme for you!

To create the plaid panel, I cut the four colours of the challenge (Timid Tiger, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink and Pretty in Pink) into 1/2cm strips and then die cut it with a Stampin Up plaid die. I popped up one of the birds from the Stampin Up ‘Soaring Swallows’ stamped in Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #784 – Sketch

Hello there, it’s time for another Just Add Ink Challenge and do we have a great sketch for you!

I love this type of sketch as the circles could be anything you want them to be! I had some previously stamped, watercoloured and cut out perfume bottles (the Ton ‘ Marvelous perfumes’) in my stash that I felt were fercvts for this sketch. I popped the up on a circle die cut them onto an embossed background panel (Stampin Up ‘Mosiac Tie’ EF) and then onto my card base.

Come join in the fun; we’d love to see how you were inspired. Check out the projects that the other artists at Just Add Ink have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Wednesday, 6th May at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #312 – Follow Jane’s Lead

Hello there, it’s time for another challenge over at AAA Cards and we challenge you to follow Jane’s lead!

I love this card of Jane’s with the bold panel and simple sentiment. I used some fabris washi tape from 49 & Market ‘Alena’ and then die cut my sentiment. Super simple and I can see myself creating more in this style.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #783 – Colour & Inspiration

Hello there, it’s time for another Just Add Ink Challenge and do we have a great colour theme for you!

These colours reminded me of Neopolitan icecream, so was going to make a card with icecream on it. But then I thought they might look fab in thin stripes on a card. So I went to my cardstock scrap stash and cut some thin strips and stuck them to a small rectangle panel. It looked a bit flat so I used my Versamark ink and my Iridescent ice embossing powder and boy did that make a difference. The only thing is it made my chocolate card stock look black! For a final touch, I wrapped it with some pink ribbon added a few gems and a sentiment from the Srtampin Up ‘Fabulous sayings’ stamp set.

Come join in the fun; we’d love to see how you were inspired. Check out the projects that the other artists at Just Add Ink have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Wednesday, 22 April at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

TMR#209 – Vehicles or Transport

This month, I’m fortunate enought to be the Guest Designer over at The Male Room challenge as I was the winner of their Christmas Colours challenge.

The theme this month is Vehicles or Transport.

For my card I used the Greatest Journey stamps, dies and coordinating DSP from Stampin Up. I like how different the card looks closed as compared to open.

If you want to replicate this card her are the instructions for you:

card stock (pool party) 10″ by 5 3/4″ scored at 2, 3.5, 6.5, 8
DSP 9 7/8″ by 5 5/8″ cut piece of the following widths in order if you have a consecutive pattern -> 1 7/8, 1 3/8, 2 7/8, 1 3/8 anf 1 7/8
Die cuts of the clouds (white), the bike rider and the mountain range (black)

I hope I’ve inspired you to play along this month. Thanks for stopping by and I’ll see you next time.

AAA Birthday #84 – Use Washi Tape

Hello there, it’s time for a new challenge over at AAA Birthday and do we have a great theme for you!

I had a large sized washi tape from 49 & Market ‘Botanical’ which I used to created my background panel. I then staped and loosing water coloured a perfume bottle from The Ton ‘Marveous Perfumes’ and a woman from Tim Holtz ‘Runway’ stamp sets. I like how graphic this card looks like.