Happy Friday everyone! Welcome to a new TGIF Sketch Challenge. I decided to break out some fun holiday products and create a Christmas card. I need lots of them, so I’ve got to get cracking!!! This was actually a super simple card to make! I stamped the Jolly, Jolly, Jolly, Jolly with the Jingle, Jingle, Jingle stamp set. (Like what I did there?) To easily line up the two-step stamping… Read More »
My 2022 Artisan friends and I are having a Secret Santa CASE today on Instagram! We thought it would be fun to start off the Christmas season by creating holiday projects inspired by fellow Artisans. So we all drew names and have kept it a secret until right now for the big reveal! Isn’t this fun? CASE means Copy And Selectively Edit, so in other words pick your favorite elements… Read More »
Our theme for Stampin’ Fancy Friday this month is “Christmas Suite Mash Up.” We are taking Christmas Suites from the JD Mini and Annual Catalogs and using them in creative ways, including mixing and matching with other products. I think this is going to be a super fun month and can’t wait to see all the creative ideas! To see all the designers’ Christmas Suite Mash Up projects, go the… Read More »
This October, the Crafty Carrot Collective has invited me to be a Guest Designer! Participants will be able to access five live Facebook tutorials throughout the month featuring the Spruced Up Bundle. There’s also Sneak Peek inspiration and participant sharing for even more inspiration! You can sign up at https://craftycarrotcollectiveblogspot.com. My presentation will be on Friday October 7 at 6:00 PM PDT. Today, I’m sharing my Sneak Peek project. I… Read More »
I know it’s the first day of Summer, so it feels a little strange posting Christmas cards already. But there’s a reason why. Last weekend, Stampin’ Up! hosted a super fun event called Creativity Now for demonstrators. It included four fun-filled hours of crafting featuring new products from the upcoming July-December Mini Catalog. I was thrilled to be asked to present during the event! My projects featured the new Sweet… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Who wants to make Christmas cards with me? I have a new online class featuring the Whimsical Trees Bundle scheduled for Friday, December 10th at 6:00 PM PDT!!! This is my favorite holiday bundle in the July-December Mini Catalog, so I just had to squeeze in one more online class this year. This is going to be so much fun! We’ll make beautiful cards together and I’ll share some fun… Read More »
Welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for November! This month, we have a color combination that includes Merry Merlot, Misty Moonlight, Cinnamon Cider, and Early Espresso. This color combination was a challenge for me. I had to put a lot of thought into my project The Merry Merlot made me think of Christmas, and I have a lot of Christmas cards to make. It was the browns that sort… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Hello and welcome to a new TGIF Color Challenge. This week, our colors include Basic Black, Very Vanilla and Blackberry Bliss. When I first saw these colors, I initially thought of Halloween, but then I decided to try something a little different and design a Christmas card instead! To create my card, I used the Whimsical Trees Bundle. It’s definitely my one of my favorite holiday bundles from the July-December… Read More »
Welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for December. I’m Tami Hewlett from California and I appreciate you stopping by. You may have just arrived from Cindy Elam’s blog, Hearts Delight Cards. If you’re already following along or just starting here, be sure to continue on through the rest of the blog hop by using the button at the bottom of this post. This month our theme is “So Sparkly.”… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for December. This month, we are working with a beautiful color combination of Pretty Peacock, Night of Navy, and Granny Apple Green. I love blues and greens, so this is right up my alley! For my card, I combined the Wishes & Wonder Bundle with the In The Pines Bundle to create a soft winter scene. Everything is stamped and embossed… Read More »
Happy TGIF! Hope you’re enjoying your long Thanksgiving weekend. For my family, this is the first official day of the Christmas season. It’s when my husband and I drag out all the storage boxes and start decorating. I love rediscovering family treasures. We’ve got a huge collection of ornaments that bring back wonderful memories of vacations, special events, and the kids growing up. To me, it’s the beginning of the… Read More »
Welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for November! This month, our theme is Happy Holidays. I hope you’re getting into the holiday spirit. I know I am, as this month seems to be whizzing by! Whether you’re starting the blog hop here or just came from Cindy Elam’s blog at Hearts Delight Cards, be sure to continue on by clicking the “Next” button at the bottom of this post… Read More »
It’s time for a new TGIF Sketch Challenge! The sketch below is super versatile and leaves lots of room for interpretation. I decided to rotate it and use some early release products from the January-June Mini Catalog that are available to purchase now!!! Stampin’ Up is now offering the Quite Curvy Bundle. It includes a whole suite of coordinating products that you can purchase between now and January when the… Read More »
Welcome to the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop hosted by Sara Levin. This month, we are featuring one of my favorite products, the Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper! These beautiful laser-cuts are so versatile, you can use them year-round. I think they look especially beautiful on holiday cards. The Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper includes 6 sheets (3 each of 2 designs.) Each laser-cut is gold foil on one side and… Read More »