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.

Sketch Saturday #733 opt use sequins

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

For the circles in the sketch I used the daisies from the Satmpin Up ‘Cheerful Daisies’ stamp set. I coloured them and the cut them out aboud popped up on some wood grained DSP, chocolate card stock onto a white 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 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, 8th September (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #247 – Sketch for a teen card

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

I love making cards for teens and I’ve got some great stamps perfect for this challenge. I used a stamp from Visible Images ‘Hip Hop Girls’ which I heat embossed in black and then sponged a highlight circle in Altenew Parrot and Arctic inks.

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, 2nd September to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #666 – Photo Inspiration

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

I was inspired by the snow in the picture and decided to make a card for a teenage boy who loves to snowboard. I used a old digital image from Stampin Up called ‘Extreme Snowboard’ which I printed and then fussy cut out. I sponged some mountains in a variety of blue/green inks, used some white ink to replicate the snow being flung up by the board. I tore the top of the sponged panel and stamped the sentiment from Pretty Cute Stamps ‘Game On’ in the corner.

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, 23rd August at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

CAS Colours & Sketches #518

Hello there. It’s time for another awesome sketch challenge over at CAS Colours & Sketches!

For my card I flipped the sketch on it’s side and then masked off masked off the panel, sponged a couple of different green inks, then stamped the sentiment from the Kaiserkraft ‘Fa la la’ stamp set and gold heat embossed it.

Come join in the fun; we’d love to see how you were inspired. Check out the projects that the other artists at CAS Colours & Sketches have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Monday, 28th August (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Sketch Saturday #732 opt Add a doodle

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

I decided to flip the sketch vertically and used some pre-coloured and cut out flowers from my stash in place of the circle in the sketch. I tied some twine at the top and attached my sentiment from an old Stampin Up set called ‘Teeny Tiny Sentiments’. I chose not to use the optional twist.

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, 25th August (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #246 – Sketch opt a baby card

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

I love the simplicity of this sketch and new it would look great with a series of the same flower stamped across the top (I chose not to go with the option of a baby card). I used a flower from the Stampin Up ‘Delicate Dahlias’ stamp set inked up in Stampin Up Bubble Bath and Lemon Lime Twist inks.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #664 – Just Add Colour

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

I decided to use a daisy die to create the flowers on my card. I die cut the panel three times and then only stuck down the centres of the die cut panels. This was pretyty fussy and time consuming but I think the end result was worth it!

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, 9th August at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

CAS Colours & Sketches #517

Hello there. It’s time for another awesome colour challenge over at CAS Colours & Sketches!

For my card I used the stacked star dies from Uniquely Cretive and a sentiment is I created on my PC. It was a simple card to make and who doesn’t like making simple cards when their pushed for time?!

Come join in the fun; we’d love to see how you were inspired. Check out the projects that the other artists at CAS Colours & Sketches have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us. You have until Monday, 14th August (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Birthday #52 – Anything Birthday Goes

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

For my card I used a 4-step stencil from Altenew ‘Golden Days’ that I sponged 4 different shades of orange. I added a sentiment I created on my PC and a few sequins for some extra interest.

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 Thursday 31st August to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Sketch Saturday #731

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

I used a new to me stamp set and matching dies from Stampin Up called ‘Cheerful Daisies’ that I inked up in Daffodil Delight ink. I applied a vellum petal overlay and then some pearls for the flower centres.

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, 11th August (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.