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 #758 – Sketch

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

I used an old filigre die that combines the circle and rectangle elements from the sketch. I then stamped the sentiment from MFT ‘Birthday Greetings’ and added sme twine for the bow and mounted it all on some citrine cardstock in my scraps stash.

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

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Birthday #75 – Summer Birthday

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

I used a stamp set and papers that came in a new kit from Simon Says Stamp called ‘Tweet Friends’. It was perfect for this challenge, with it’s sweet images and summery colours.

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 July to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #293 – Anything CAS Goes opt twist sentiment focus

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 twist to make my sentiment the focus on my card. I stamp the large YOU from the MFT ‘All About You’ stamp set. I used my Kaleidacolor stamp pad in ‘Carabbean Sea’ to get that graded colour. I then white heat embossed the rest of the sentment on some black 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, 5th July to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #756 – Just Add a Belly Band

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

I made a card with matching envelope using some old Stampin Up DSP ‘Fresh Florals’. I stamped, coloured (Tranquil Tide, Merry Merlot, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede) and die cut some images from the Stampin Up ‘Cake Celebrations’ stamp set for the card and belly band. The circles were cut using the Stampin Up ‘Spotlight on Nature’ dies and I added some pearls to the flower centres to finish the card off.

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, 25th June at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #292 – Sketch

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

I love the look of this sketch ad decided to repeat the rainbow strips with some scraps of Stampin Up DSP. I added a die cut word on tp and finished the sentiment from Stampin Up ‘Number of Years’.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #754 – Choose 2 – Die Cut/Flower/Ribbon

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

I chose Die Cut/Flower for my card/project. I saw a project by Brenda Quintana making a box using some dies and decided that I could replicate this but using different dies. Can I tell you I wasted about 4 sheets of cardstock trying to get it right but I finally got there!

All the items are from Stampin Up – DSP ‘Bloom Impresions’, ‘Special Moments’ and ‘Flowers of Beauty’ stamp sets and blends in Pumpkin Pie and Grapefruit Grove.

Here are my instructions. I hope you have a go and don’t waste as many piece of cardstock as I did!

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, 11th June at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Birthday #74 – No Stamping

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

I love a no stamping challenge, as it makes me use items that I’ve often forgotten about. In this instance I used a new embossing folder from SSS called ‘Drifting Flowers, with some pink tinted tuille and some cut out cupcakes elements from an old DSP. The cardstock is from Stampin Up ‘Melon Mambo.’

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #291 – Follow my Lead – Sue Symons

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

I loved everything about Sue’s card so didn’t change up much except for the sentiment and the location of the sentiment. I used an alphabet die for the main word and then a stamp from MFT ‘All About You’ for the you word. Such a classy looking card with that edge of gold embossing.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #752 – Photo Inspiration

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

This is such a cute card. I was inspired by the flowers on the back of this VW Beetle and the wedding vibe of the photo. I used the largest woman from the Stamp by me ‘Beautiful Inside & Out’ stamp set. I coloured the image using Stampin Blends in Crumb Cake, Seaside Spray, Bubble Bath amd Soft Seafoam. The sentiment is from Stampin Up ‘Charming Sentiments’. Can you see the little bit of netting I’ve added to her hair to look like a bridal veil?

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, 28th at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #290 – Anything CAS Birthday Goes

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

The flag benner in the challenge image inspired be to use some musical notes up the side of my card. I then coloured and popped us the guitar from Stampin Up ‘Enjoy the Rhythm’ with a sentiment from ‘Approaching Perfection’. A nice and simple card for a music lover.