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 Birthday #77 – Snarky

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 bit of cheeky snark on a card and I knew I had the perfect stamp set for this challenge. I stamped, colourd and fussy cut threee of the women from the Whimsy Stamps ‘Gossip Girls’ stamp set, then added them to some 2022-24 In-Colour Stampin Up DSP with a sentiment I created on my laptop.

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 August 2025 to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #298 – Follow my Lead

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

I followed the lead with the autumn colours and the leaves in the tree. I used retired products from Stampin Up – Beauty of Friendship (sentiment) and Beauty of the Earth ( DSP) and dies.

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, 13th September to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #766 – One Layer Card using Stamping and/or Stenciling

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

I stamped one of the flowers from the Altenew ‘Precious Peony’ stamp set. I then masked it and sponged my stencil over the top in Stampin Up Flirty Flamingo, Pale Papaya and Peach Pie inks. The sentiment is from Stampin Up’s ‘Happiest of Birthdays’.

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, 3rd September at 7pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #297 – Anything CAS Goes – Opt twist All Green

Hello there, it’s time for another challenge over at AAA Cards and this fortnight we have an Anything CAS theme for you with an optional twist to go all green!

For my card I did some multi-stamping of my name word – Christmas – from the Stampin Up ‘More Wishes’ stamp set in Stampin Up inks in Soft Sea Foam, Parakeet Party, Granny Apple Green, Old Olive and Mossy Meadow. I then stamped ‘merry’ in black ink in the centre slightly to the side and mouted the panel onto a green cardbase.

Come join in the fun; I can’t wait to see how I’ve inspired you. 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, 30th August to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #764 – Just Choose 2 – Pearls, Patterned Paper or Pastels

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

I chose Patterned Paper and Pastels for my card. I made a fancy fold card that lifts up. I used products from Stampin Up – Bloom Impressions (DSP) and Charming Sentiments (Stamps).

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

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #296 – Sketch

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

I sponged an oval with Fresh Lemon, Autumn Blaze and Fire Brick from Altenew. I added a die cut hammock scene and a sentiment form Uniquely Creative ‘Inspirational Sentiments’. Love it when a card is this simple.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Birthday #76 – Sport

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

I used an awesome background stamp from Hero Arts ‘Waves Background’ that I inked up in Galactic Stream, Persian Blue and Artic inks from Altenew. I spritzed the stamp with water before stamping it to get the colours to blend a little bit. I then added some puffy paint to some of the waves around the die cut windsurfer. The sentiments are from Stampin Up ‘Waves of Inspiration’.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #762 – 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 tartan blacket, the coffee mug and the autumn colours in the photo. I used some old Stampin Up DSP called ‘Sweater Weather’ which I sponged the edges in Early Espresso ink. I thin stamped two of the coffee mugs from the Lil’Inkers ‘Latte Love’ stamp set; fussy cut them out and popped them onto my background panel.

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

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

AAA Cards #295 – 1 + 1 Game

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

For my card I used the Summer and Activity prompts – in this instance the activity is a birthday. I used the Stampin Up ‘Brewed for You’ stamp set inked up with Altenew Citrus Burst and Sunkist inks. An easy and fun birthday card for a guy.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Just Add Ink #760 – Colour Challenge

Hello there, it’s time for another Just Add Ink Challenge and do we have a great colour theme for you – Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and Gold.

I was inspired by the colours to make a Christmas project and in this instance a 3D card in the shape of a pyramid which can fold flat for posting. I used some old Stampin Up DSP called ‘Peaceful Print’ along with a gold die cut circle tree tag over the sentiment banner. The pyramid is held closed with a fancy bulb brad.

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

Thanks for looking and have a great day.