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 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.

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, 16th August to link up your project.

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’.

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 to link up your project.

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.

AAA Cards #294 – Follow the Leader

Hello there, it’s time for another challenge over at AAA Cards and this fortnight we want you to Follow the Leader and I am your leader!

For my card, I masked off a central area and then stamped the script stamp ‘En francais’ from Stampin up in black ink. I stamped a couple of the leaves from Stampin Up ‘Forever Fern’ in Basic Grey ink and added a butterfly from my stash.

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, 19th July to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

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.

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.

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.