Tinstar Designs

Hello there, it’s time for another Fusion Challenge and do we have a great sketch and inspirational photo for you!

I decided to play along with the sketch and the flowers from the photo. I used the peony die set from Stampun Up which I die cut in vellum and lightly inked the edges. The sentiment is from the Ton.

Come join in the fun and make a card based on the sketch, inspiration photo or both! Check out the projects that the other artists at Fusion 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 November at 7pm Melbourne Time or Tuesday 24th November 12pm US Pacific Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Helen is our host with an all about occasions challenge this week!

Wen I saw Heidi Weaver’s card about 10 challenges ago, I knew I had to buy the ‘Masked Mice’ stamp set from Stampendous. It’s compulsory for us to wear masks here in Victoria Australia and I’m so appreciative of the 99% of people who are doing the right thing to help keep us safe from COVID-19. I also recently bought some slim line dies which I thought they and the sentiment were a perfcet match.

Come join in the fun and make a card for an occasion of your chosing. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges 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, 16th November at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 15th November 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Well, this month we have another challenge over at Christmas Craft Creations challenge blog and this time we want you to make anything but a card!

I decided to make a mini coffee cup that can hold a gift card. I added some DSP around the mid-section of the cup and the lid, then decorated with some tags and twine.

Come join in our fun and add to your Christmas card stash. Visit the challenge blog to check out the inspiration the other CCCettes have made. Link up your card by 3am 8th December (Melbourne time) or 6pm 8th December (UK time).

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Michelle is our host with feminine challenge this week!

I used a lacey embossing folder, some paper flowers and ribbon that I pleated for my card. It’s a lot more of a pretty style that I make but I still like it.

Come join in the fun and make a feminine card. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges 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, 9th November at 10:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 8th November 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

It’s a public holiday here in Melbourne all for a horse race – it’s Melbourne Cup Day – the race that stops a nation!

For me,it’s an opportunity toget my craft on.

First up is a card for Just Add Ink #529.

I did a bit of masking and sponging with the colours. The Magenta Madness and Misty Moonlight blend so beautifully together. I used a Simon Says Stamp ‘Delicate Flowers’ over the top of the sponged panel and mounted it on top of some shiny silver paper.

Next is a card for the Christmas Card Throwdown #40.

I bought some adorable rectangle tins from Stamp Up and decided to make a folded card to go inside.

Lastly is a card for AAA Cards #177.

Imade a very simple card using a snowflake die (they look like stars right?) and some shimmery glitter paper behind it.

Well that’s it for today. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day.

I can’t believe it’s November all ready – this year has flown by. Miss K is in the middle of a reading frenzy which leaves me with time to craft!

First is a card for:

• Freshly Made Sketches #459
• Let’s Squash It #1 – Geometric & Metallic

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Let’s Squash It is a new challenge all about embossing folders and encouraging us to get them out- I have about 55 in my ‘collection’ so I’m thankful for the inspiration. I used a Stampin Up stamp set ‘Geared Up Garage’ and the metal plate embossing folder. I thought the sketch worked beautifully with this folder.

Next is a card for the Alphabet Challenge – O is for old folk!

I have a girlfriend that I have known for 50 years and interpreted this challenge in a slightly different way (old friendship not old age!) – I decided to make a card for her birthday to recognise this fact. I used the ‘Senior Years’ stamp set from Stampin Up.

Next is a card for:

• Just Us Girls #560
• CAS(E) this Sketch #396

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I created an alcohol ink background and then added a die cut sentiment from Uniquely Creative cut from some gold glitter paper.

Well, that’s it for today, thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Hello there, it’s time for another Fusion Challenge and do we have a great sketch and inspirational photo for you!

I was inspired by the cable knit sweater and coffee cup in the photo and roughly used the sketch for my card.

Come join in the fun and make a card based on the sketch, inspiration photo or both! Check out the projects that the other artists at Fusion 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 Novmener at 7pm Melbourne Time or Tuesday 10th November 12pm US Pacific Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Karen is our host with an all about occasions challenge this week!

I recently bought some steampunk bits and bobs and decided to create a masculine birthday card with no stamping!

Come join in the fun and make a card for an occasion of your choosing.. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges 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, 3rd November at 10:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 2nd November 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Well it’s my last post as Guest Designer over at CAS Colours & Sketches. I’ve had a blast joining this amazing Design team. Thanks so much for having me.

This week, it’s a sketch for you. Feel free to use whatever shape you like but there must be 9 of them!

I used some stamps from the SSS ‘Just Miss You’ kit. I liked the idea of multi-stamping the little hearts and adding the sentiment over the top. I kept it red and black and used a bit of matting to support the stamping.

I’m really happy with how this card turned out. Come join in our fun, make a card using these wonderful colours and link it up to the challenge blog by Monday 2nd November.

Thanks for stopping by; enjoy the rest of your day.

I love a 3 day weekend – always extra time to craft and play with challenges!

First up is a card for:

• Festive Friday Challenge #070
• Just Add Ink #528
• CAS on Friday #191

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I choose the options of plaid, gold and ribbon from the Festive Friday challenge and ribbon and metallic from Just Add Ink.

Next is a card for ABC Challenge – U is for Up in the air and V is for Vixen.

I kept it simple with a reindeer die over a piece of alcohol ink on a white card base.

Next is a card for:

• CAS(e) this Sketch #395
• Seize the Birthday #202

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I used the Stampin Up dies ‘Forever Fern’ layered over a gold circle and some DSP. I love the texture these die cut leaves provide.

Lastly is a card for the Colours Hues #4.

I used the ‘Watercolor Wonder’ stamp set from PTI along with Stampin Up inks in Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie and Smokey Slate. I love the look of these paint brush stroke stamps. I added a bit of silver thread, pearls and a die sentiment that I cut 5 times to provide some height.

Well that’s it for this Sunday of crafting, I need to help Miss K get ready for her 1st day back in the classroom tomorrow after remote schooling since term 1!

Enjoy the rest of you day and that’s for stopping by for a look.