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.

Just Add Ink #715 Just Add Shading/Shadows

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

I decided to play with a technique I haven’t used for eons – shadow stamping with white ink. I used a layering stamp set from Altenew ‘Climbing Clematis’ and stamped th 1st image in white ink, then layered with a variety of pinks inks from lightest to darkest. Can you see the subtle shadow? Using a Crumb Cake card base helps acieve the shaow look. I added a pre-stamped sentiment from my stash and some sequins and my card 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, 21st August at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Birthday #64 – Critters

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

Anyone who knows me knows that I love to make cards with critters on them so was thrilled when this theme popped up. For my card I used Stampin Up stamp sets ‘Drizzling Droplets’ inked in Slate Grey and a sentiment from ‘Happiest of Birthdays’ and one of the cute bunnies from CAS-ual Fridays ‘Somebunny’ stamp set. I did a few layers with Stampin Up DSP from the In Colour range for 2024 along with Slate Grey card stock.

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 Saturday, 31st August to link up your project.

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Sketch Saturday #756

Hello there, it’s time for another Sketch Saturday Challenge and do we have a great sketch for you!

I thought the rectangles in the sketch looked like trees, so decided to make a Christmas card to add to my stash. I used a few of the tress from the Clearly Besotted set ‘Modern Chrismas’ inked up in Altenew Moss and Olive inks.The sentiment is from a miscelaneous set I have.

Come join in the fun; we’d love to see how you were inspired. Check out the projects that the other artists at Sketch Saturday have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Friday, 9th August (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

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AAA Cards #270 Sketch

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

I loved the look of the blue banner, so decided to use that on my card, sponging Pacific Point and Starry Sky inks from Stampin Up. I stamped, coloured and fussy cut a cute little platypus from the Uniquely Cretive – You’re Weird stamp set. I added some crystal lacquer to the goggles and then created some air bubbles from the snorkle.

For those that may not know, the platypus is a duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, egg-laying aquatic creature native to Australia.

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, 3rd August to link up your project.

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Just Add Ink #711 – Inspiration Photo

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

I was inspired by the Christmas feel and the colours in the photo along with the puffiness of the marshmallows.

I created a scalloped background (MFT) that gave the feel of Christmas garlands with baubles (I added some red gems). I stamped, coloured and cut out a Christmas elf (MFT Santa’s Elves) and layered it all on white, red and green cardstock.

Do you think the puffy paint n the hat looks like marshmallow fluff?

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, 24th July at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

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Sketch Saturday #755 opt twist Christmas in July

Hello there, it’s time for another Sketch Saturday Challenge and do we have a great sketch for you!

I went with the optional twsist for my card as I felt the middle of the sketch looked like a Christmas tree. I used some old Stampin up DSP ‘Lights a glow’ along with a die from the ‘Winter Woods’ set and a pre-printed sentiment from Uniquely Creative.

Don’t you love it when you make a card with absolutely no stamping on it?!

Come join in the fun; we’d love to see how you were inspired. Check out the projects that the other artists at Sketch Saturday have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Friday, 26th July (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

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AAA Cards #269 – ATG CAS opt twist Summer (colours)

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

I went with the optional twist of summer colours, which to me are shades of sunset yellows and oranges. So I sponged a strip in the centre of my card, then stamped a flower from the Stampin Up ‘Flowers of Beauty’ stamp set in black to look like a silhouette. The sentiment is from Close to my Heart ‘Birthday Time’.

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Just Add Ink #709 – Colour Challenge

Hello there, it’s time for another Just Add Ink Challenge and do we have a great colour challenge for you – you can choose 3 or play with all 6 colours!

I opted to use 3 of the colours – orgeous Grape, Azure Afternoon and Misty Moonlight. Combined they said I needed to make a night sky, which is perfect for a dark looking Christmas card. I sponged the coloursonto my card base, did some water splatters that look like falling snow. I used 2 Stampin Up sets – Winter Woods and Watercolor Christmas.

I love how this looks, all dark and moody!

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, 10th July at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

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AAA Birthday #63 – Fabulous Flowers

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

This is one of my favourite themes for the year, as I love making cards with flowers on them. For my card, I used the ‘True Beauty’ stamp set and matching dies inked up in Soft Sea Foam, Pear Pizzazz and Petal Pink from Stampin Up. I also used SU markers in Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo and Pear Pizzazz to provide some depth to the flowers and leaves. My card base is made from Basic Beige cardstock with a camouflage stamped Basic Beige panel. I die cut a Petal Pink panel to look like lace to place behind my flowers and leaves.

The winter light makes the petal pick look more apricot, but I think it still looks pretty.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Sketch Saturday #754 – 5th Saturday – Pick from the archives

Hello there, it’s time for another Sketch Saturday Challenge and being the 5th Saturday in the month, we ask you to delve back into our sketch archives and pick a sketch that speaks to you!

For my card, I went back to June 2020 for Sketch #615. I had a strip of DSP in my scrap bin which was perfect for this sketch. I paired it with other colours from the DSP to create my layers. For the circle elements, I used some vellum and added crystal effects ontop to given them dimension and shine.

Come join in the fun; we’d love to see what sketch inspired you. Check out the projects that the other artists at Sketch Saturday have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Friday, 12th July (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.