Tinstar Designs

Can’t believe that we’re nearing the end of July – where has the year gone? With the resurgence of COVID-19 we’re back in ISO so nothing better to do than craft.

First up is a card for The Flower Challenge #46 – Summer/Winter.

I decided to follow the winter aspect and went with a sponged panel in SU Pool Party ink which feels cool and wintery to me. I added a SU stamp ‘Beautifully braided’ over the panel then did a little bit of thin mounting and my card was done.

Next is a card for Less is More #424 – Christmas in July.

I stamped my image along the edge, coloured with my Stampin Blends, then fussy cut around the image and mounted it over a bit of glittery white cardstock. I decided not to include a sentiment so that the focus remains on the characters.

Next is a card for TGIF Challenges #274 – Paper Scraps.

I love using paper scraps and cut up some SU DSP from the Prized Peony suite. I also used the die set to make the flower from a water coloured piece of card in Petal Pink ink.

Next is a card for:

• Craft Challenge #565 – Summer
• Alphabet Challenge – H is for Hungry – Favourite Food
• Case this Sketch #382

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My favourite food during summer is an ice-cream. I used the SU ‘Cool treats’ stamp set and coloured in the cute cone images and added them to a popped up sentiment banner with a little bit of gold thread behind.

Next is a card for Freshly Made Sketches #445 and Dies R Us #149 – Christmas in July.

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I created an alcohol ink background with some gold flakes which I placed behind a circle die cut and added my sentiment over the top with a few die cut leaves from SU Forever Fern.

Well that’s it for today. Thanks for stopping by and 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 decided to only use the sketch this time around, along with a trio of goats from Stampin Up’s ‘Way to Goat’ stamp set coloured with my Stampin Blends.

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, 5th August at 7pm Melbourne Time or Tuesday 4th August 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 Heidi is our host with an all about occasions challenge this week!

I used a stamp set from Stampin Up ‘Summer Days’ which I coloured with my Stampin Blends.

Come join in the fun and make a card for an occasion of your choice. 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, 28th July at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 27th July 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Yesterday I got got crafty with some of my favourite challenges and a couple that are new to me too.

Today I’m going to virtually craft with my friend Michelle. Pre-COVID we used to craft together monthly in person but with COVID we’ve not been able to; so we’ve decided to give it a go virtually. Usually when we get together it’s more talking than crafty so we shall see what gets made!

First up is a pair of cards for the Twofer Card Challenge #29 – Butterfly.

Twofer requires you make 2 cards with different designs for different occasions using the same stamps. I have a cool butterfly and text stamp in my stash that I inked up twice and did some ink smooshed on 1 image and marker colouring on the other. I then cut a circle from the 2nd to fit the different design requirement. Sentiments are from the Ton and are for a thinking of you and birthday themes.

Next is a card for Just Add Ink #514, which is a colour challenge.

I love these colours together and knew it would look fabulous with the new Stampin Up Many Layered Blossoms Dies. I die cut the base flowers from the Pretty Peacock cardstock, then the top flowers from the Pool Party cardstock, then I sponged behind with the Smoky Slate ink to fill in some of the flowers.

Next is a pair of cards for 2 challenges with similar themes with stripes:

• Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers #164
• The Library Challenge #63

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I used a die from Neat & Tangled ‘stripes coverplate’ for both cards to look like zebra stripes and the tee-shirt. I then added the zebra from Katzelkraft ‘les jungles’ on one card and a vellum peony from Stampin Up ‘Prized peony’ on the other. Sentiments are from Create a Smile ‘Shit happens’ and the Ton ‘Birthday strips’.

My last card is for 6 challenges:

• TGIF Challenges #273
• Color My Heart – Colour Dare #402
• CAS Mix Up – July – Stencil Tracing
• Time Out Challenge #166 – Peaceful
• As You Like It – Summer or Autumn and Why
• Paper Fun Challenges #19 – Anything Goes With a Twist – Great Outdoors

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I don’t usually combine that many challenges, but in this case they just fitted together!

I ink smooshed a background with my Kaleidacolor ‘Denim’ ink pad and created a stencil with a fishing die and sponged that stencil with my black ink. Who doesn’t find fishing peaceful and a great activity to do during my favourite season of Summer. I love getting into the outdoors and fishing at either sunrise or dusk is such a peaceful experience.

Thanks for stopping by and looking. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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

I made a card for a teenage boy who loves to play guitar.

Come join in the fun and make a masculine 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, 21st July at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 20th July 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Well I’m back to work tomorrow, so I’ve been busy making the most of my time to create. As per usual, I’ve been playing along with some of my favourite challenges.

First up is a card for:

• The Sisterhood of Crafters – Ink it up
• Just Add Ink #513

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I inked up a stamp set from Hero Arts called ‘Tulip Field Heroscape’ that is multi-layered and created a dutch tulip field scene.

Next is a card for The Male Room challenge #140 – Sport.

I created a sponged background that looks like the inside of a wave and added a die cut windsurfer. I added a little bit of puffy paint to emulate the white caps on the waves.

Next is a card for TGIF Challenges #272.

I used a stamp set from Stampin Up called ‘Embrace Each Moment’. I stamped the image over the shaped elements of the sketch and coloured it with my Stampin Blends.

Next is a card for The Card Concept #138a – Tropical Treats.

I was inspired by the colours of the inspiration photo and created a floral card with the Stampin Up ‘Blossoms in bloom’ stamp set on top of a watercolour wash background.

Lastly is a card for the Christmas Kickstart Challenge #33 – Hatty Christmas.

I had this cute little chickie in my stash and added him to a DSP circle and used a sentiment from the Ton.

Well, thanks for looking and enjoy the rest of your weekend. Stay safe.

Well it’s the last day of my leave and as we’re back into 6 weeks of home isolation, I’ve nothing better to do than craft!

First up is a card for The Library Challenge #62.

I love the night sky of the book cover and recreated it with my Stampin Up ‘Sending Sunshine’ stamp set. I sponged Stampin Up inks in Pacific Point, Blueberry Bushel, Misty Moonlight, Crushed Curry and Basic Black. I added a few water droplets to look like the stars in the sky.

Next is a card for AAA Cards #169 – Made in Minutes and ABC Christmas Challenge – N no fuss or O over the top.

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I decided to play along with the optional twist at AAA Cards and N for no fuss from ABC Christmas. I die cut the merry letters from some green card stock and added it to a white panel which is popped up over some Christmas poinsettia DSP.

Next is a card for CAS Colours & Sketches #378.

I used a floral die for my card; did a bit of die piecing and added a sentiment from the Ton ‘Easy Expressions: Birthday’ inked up in Pacific Point.

Lastly is a card for another colour challenge, this time over at TGIF Challenges #271.

I decided to make an accordion style card for one of Miss K’s friend’s who is turning 14. The party has been put on hold during this new lock down period but we thought we’d drop her card and gift off so she could enjoy it on the day. I used cardstock and DSP from Stampin Up and a stamp set from Lawn Fawn ‘Really High Five’.

Well that’s it for today. Enjoy the rest of your day and stay safe.

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

I played along with the sketch and the floral aspect of the photo. I stamped the main Altenew ‘Paint-a-Flower Iris’ on a piece of cardstock and coloured it with my Stampin Blends. I then cut that piece into 12 3×3 squares and popped them up on my white card base. I added the sentiment from Altenew ‘Label love’ set.

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, 22nd July at 7pm Melbourne Time or Tuesday 21st July 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!

I made a double Z fold card using some lovey Magnolia Lane DSP from Stampin Up . I made a 3D magnolia for the front and the sentiment is from CAS-ual Fridays ‘Breath’. I have a plain white panel on the back to be able to write my greeting. I’m not sure what occasion I’ll use this card for but I think it will fit many.

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, 14th July at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 13th July 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 with an optional twist to include Christmas Characters.

I decided to make some tags with some adorable reindeers from Unity Stamp Co that I roughly watercoloured.

Come join in our fun and add to your Christmas card stash. Visit the challenge blogto check out the inspiration the other CCCettes have made. We also have a little prize for the winner of this challenge, so get creating! Link up your card by 3am 11th August (Melbourne time) or 6pm 10th August (UK time).

Thanks for looking and have a great day.