Category Archives: Handmade Cards

Artisan Design Team — Rainbow of Happiness Bundle

Hello! I’m Tami Hewlett from California, USA, and today is my first official 2022 Artisan post. Here we go, it’s going to be another amazing year!!! I’m so excited and humbled to be on the Artisan Design Team again. Stampin’ Up! has made a few changes this year. Instead of one big Artisan Design Team Showcase towards the end of the month, the team has been divided into four groups.… Read More »

Stamping Sunday – Special Moments & Friendly Hello

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop hosted by Sara Levin. I’m Tami Hewlett from the USA and this month, our focus is Sale-A-Bration!!! During Sale-A-Bration (from now until February 28, 2022) you can earn FREE products with every qualifying purchase of $50 or $100 USD. There are some really fantastic products to choose from, so I think you’re really going to love all the inspiring ideas the… Read More »

#TGIFC350 – Color Challenge

Happy Friday! This week’s TGIF Challenge focuses on a beautiful and elegant color combination, including Night of Navy, Gold, and Blushing Bride. Ohhh, I absolutely LOVE it! I really played up the gold on my card and I’m so happy with the results. I designed this card for a good friend who’s going through a really tough time right now. I’m hoping it brightens her spirits a little to know… Read More »

Color Fusers Blog Hop – January 2022

Hello Friends and Happy New Year! Welcome to the first Color Fusers Blog Hop for 2022. This month, our colors include Night of Navy, Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride, and Soft Suede. It’s a different color combination that I never would have imagined on my own, but I ended up loving it! That’s the beauty of these monthly challenges. I decided to choose the Seascape Bundle for my project and created… Read More »

#TGIFC348 – Masking

Happy Christmas Eve and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, the team is focusing on the masking technique. I think this might be the very first stamping technique I ever learned as a beginner, so it brings back good memories:) The concept is fairly straightforward. Stamp the item you want to show “in front.” Then stamp the image again on scratch paper (a Post It note works great)… Read More »

Control Freaks — Shine On

Hello and welcome to the December Control Freaks Blog Hop. This month, our theme is “Shine On.” So basically that means use ANYTHING shiny, such as foil papers, gilded leafing, jewels, Wink of Stella, … you get the drift. I love it, especially around the holidays. If you’re already following the blog hop, then you just came from Debbie Henderson’s blog. Be sure to continue on by following the navigation… Read More »

Artisan Design Team – Inspired Thoughts Bundle

Hello! I’m Tami Hewlett from California, USA and today, I’m sharing my projects from the December Artisan Design Team Showcase. They feature one of my favorites, the lovely Inspired Thoughts Bundle! This bundle just speaks to my heart because it’s all about the beauty of nature and trees. Be sure to check out the entire showcase on the Stampin’ Up! Facebook page. This is the 2021 team’s last showcase, and… Read More »

Stamping Sunday Blog Hop – Get Sketchy

Happy Sunday! Welcome to the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop for December hosted by Sara Levin. This month, we’re doing things a little different! All the designers are getting “sketchy” by creating projects based on the sketch below! How fun!!! Peaceful Cabin Card: I’m working on my last few Christmas cards today for my nephews. This first one is perfect for the eldest who grew up in the mountain town of… Read More »

Color Fusers Blog Hop – December 2021

Welcome to the December Color Fusers Blog Hop! This month, we have a truly elegant color combination including Cherry Cobbler, Petal Pink and Evening Evergreen. When I first saw this combination, my heart skipped a beat; they are so beautiful together!!! I can’t wait to see all the designers’ projects. Be sure to continue through the entire blog hop by following the navigation buttons at the bottom of this post.… Read More »

Artisan Design Team — Classic Cloche Bundle

Hello! I’m Tami Hewlett from California, USA and today, I’m sharing projects I designed for the Stampin’ Up! Facebook Page. The members of the Artisan Design Team occasionally get this opportunity, and I have to say it’s a real honor!!! So, I try my best to come up with something unique and inspirational. Since the holidays are right around the corner, I decided to design some Christmas cards and a… Read More »

#TGIFC344 — Soft Pastels

Hello Friends, and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we are showcasing Soft Pastels! These vibrant chalks are fun to use as coloring tools and great for a variety of techniques. You can find them on page 126 of the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. When I first started stamping (decades ago!) I remember being introduced to a technique using Versamark ink and pastels. At the time, I didn’t have… Read More »

Artisan Design Team – Peaceful Place Suite

Hello and welcome! I’m Tami Hewlett from California, USA and today, I’m sharing my projects from the November Artisan Design Team Showcase. They feature the lovely Peaceful Place Suite! I have a soft spot in my heart for this collection because it reminds me of numerous trips to the Sierra Nevada to visit my family and enjoy Winter skiing. I absolutely LOVE the peaceful beauty of the snow and cozy… Read More »

Control Freaks — Thanks & Gratitude

Hello and welcome to the November Control Freaks Blog Hop. This month, our theme is Thanks and Gratitude. Well, I have A LOT to be thankful for, especially this week, so the theme is just perfect! I imagine that this is going to be a great blog hop, so be sure to follow along by clicking the button at the bottom of this post. If you’re already following the blog… Read More »

#TGIFC342 — Sketch Challenge

Happy Friday and welcome to a new TGIF Challenges. This week, we have a lovely sketch challenge. It’s clean and simple and open to creative interpretation. I decided to design a Christmas card using the Sparkle of the Season and Christmas To Remember Bundles. It’s that time of year when I have LOTS of Christmas cards to make. Recently, I was so inspired by a gorgeous card designed by my… Read More »

Eden’s Garden — Exclusive Early Release Collection

I have exciting news! The Eden’s Garden Collection of products is now available to purchase!!! This is an early release promotion of a new bundle that will appear in the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog, along with some exclusive coordinating products. To kick off this promotion, the Artisan Design Team has created an amazing showcase of inspirational projects including cards, scrapbook pages, home decor, and gift wrapping! You can see all… Read More »

#TGIGC340 – Mash Up!

Hello, and welcome to a new TGIF Challenges! This week, we have a “Mash Up” of all the October challenges. We’re supposed to pick at least two of the past challenges and mash them up. I decided to use the sketch and the alcohol ink blending technique. Sketch challenges are one of my favorites, and I’m just loving playing with alcohol ink blending right now! I designed this card to… Read More »

Case The Cattie – Christmas Pinecones

Hello! Last week, Stampin’ Up! shared a great tip on how to CASE (Copy And Selectively Edit) the Catalog. Simply pick a project you love from one of the catalogs, and then use the colors, layout, embellishments, stamping technique, or any other favorite aspect of the project to inspire your own, unique project. Today, some Artisan Design Team friends and I want you to know this is a method we… Read More »

Control Freaks – Holiday with a Twist

Hello and welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for October. This month, our theme is “Holiday with a Twist,” so in other words something non-traditional. That leaves A LOT of room for interpretation, so I’m excited to see what all the designers come up with! Whether you started here or just came from Debbie Henderson’s blog, be sure to continue on through the rest of the blog hop for… Read More »

Artisan Design Team — Whimsy & Wonder Suite

Hello and welcome! I’m Tami Hewlett from California, USA and today, I’m sharing my projects from the October Artisan Design Team Showcase. They feature the incredibly gorgeous Whimsy & Wonder Suite Collection! Be sure to check out the entire showcase on the Stampin’ Up! Facebook page. The team has truly outdone themselves this month, there are so many beautiful and inspiring projects. The Whimsy & Wonder Suite Collection is located… Read More »