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.

Playing with the Global Design Project 376 – CASE the designer

I love a challenge that provides inspiration that I get to CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) and the GDP never disappoints with providing that inspiration.

How pretty is this card by Connie? I was inspired by the textured background, the colour scheme and the die cut flowers.

I switched up the pop colour in Connie’s card from mint to pink. I used a lattice die for my background from Stampin Up ‘True Beauty’. I then stamped and die cut a few flowers from that same set in Altenew Grey Denim and Pink Pearl. The sentiment in Connie’s card looks like it’s 2-tone so I did the same with a stamp set from Stampin Up ‘Biggest Wishes’ in Altenew Cloudy Night and Memento Black.

I’m so happy with how this card turned out. Thanks for stopping by for a look.

AAA Cards #231 – Moodboard – all the bears

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

I love all the different types of bears in the moodboard and knew I had the perfect stamp set for this challenge. I used the bear from the Colorado Craft Company ‘Happy Day’ stamp set which I coloured with my Stampin Blends.

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, 21st January to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Birthday #45 – 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!

I made a birthday card for my daughter’s boyfriend. He’s turning 16 at the end of the month and loves basketball. I used a variety of digital basketball silhouettes from Etsy by Manelheaven on a fancy fold card base (following this tutorial) with a sentiment I made on my PC.

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 Tuesday, 31st January to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #635 – Inspiration Photo

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

I was inspired by the colours in the photo and the hanging ball chains. I decided to make a fancy fold card called a Mirror Fold, following a tutorial from The Artful Inker. I used all Stampin Up products for my card. The card base was Shaded Spruce, the DSP was Lights Aglow and the stamp sets were Whimsical Trees and Watercolour Christmas. I added a belly band to hold the card together when being posted and a bit of gold thread for that extra bit of sparkle.

The front of the card all closed up!
The card opened up – you can see the pretty DSP and stamping.

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, 4th January at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #230 – Moodboard

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

I was inspired by the purple colours and the Christmas images in the photo. I used the Altenew ‘Stitched Evergreen’ stamp set inked up in Andromeda, Ultrviolet and Hydrangea inks. I did a little bit of fussy cutting along the edge and popped the panel over a bit of gold cardstock.

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, 7th January to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #633 – Colour Combo

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

How cute is this combo? I used the Sweet Sorbet as my main colour with my cardbase and stamping of the SU En Francais and light sponging. I then added small slithers of the Basic Grey and Bermuda Bay under the font panel. To create a bit of pop, I stamped and fussy cut out the main flower from the SSS “Beautiful Flowers’ stamp set and kept it black and white.

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, 14th December at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Birthday #44 – Embossing

Hello there, I have some awesome news. I’m joining the team over on the AAA Birthday card challenge blog! I’ve been following and playing along with this challenge for many years being inspired by all the fabulous Design Team and now I get to be one of the ones that inspires you!

I officially start my DT member journey in January 2023 but decided to join in on the fun this month and boy do we have a great theme to inspire you !

For my card I used the Stampin Up ‘Old World Paper’ embossing folder on my main panel and then added some water coloured die cut flowers to form a pretty bouquet.

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, 1st January 2023 to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Case Me a Christmas Card with Michelle Lupton

I’m thrilled to have been asked by Michelle Lupton to join her in her Case Me a Christmas Card series again this year.

Michelle has asked lots of friends in blogland to CASE one of her cards and make it with a Christmas twist and she in turn will CASE one of our cards.   I played along last year which was heaps of fun. For her challenge this year, I chose this adorable card she made back in July 2022.

I was inspireed by the layout, the rainbow cloud sponging and the cute penguin above her sentiment.

I sponged my rainbow clouds using Stampin Up inks in Highland Heather, Tahitian Tide, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie and Polished Pink. I coloured and fussy cut the super cute Christmas dog from the Colorado Craft Company stamp set ‘Christmas Hats’ and added a Stampin Up sentiment from ‘Mistletoe Magic’.

Well thanks for stopping by for a look and I hope we’ve inspired you to think about taking inspiration from and CASEing a fellow crafter!

AAA Cards #229 – Small & Few opt Baked Goods

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

Isn’t this a tasty challenge? I used a stamp set from Stampin Up called ‘Birthday Goodness’. I did a bit of masking so that I could sponge a side panel to help highlight my pile of donuts before I coloured them with my Stampin Blends.

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, 10th December to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.