Creative Love & Thanks Hop | 2025 Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team

 

We, the 2025 Artisan Design Team, want to give A HUGE THANK YOU to Cindy, Melody & everyone at the Concept Artists team, who helped us during our Artisan Year.⁠
On Monday, the 15th of December, a box was delivered to the Stampin' Up! Home Office, with all our gifts! We will show them in this hop!⁠

I've used the @stampinupofficial Brushed with Beauty Suite for my Thank You card. I was inspired by the amazing cards that the One Million Dollar in Career-to-Date sales achievers receive from Stampin' Up! to make my special Thank You card for the team. They help us in so many ways and almost jump over backwards for the ADT. An extra special card is what they deserve as a token of my appreciation. ⁠

I've made a type of fancy fold/gatefold card with a beautiful belly band to hold the card closed, and then once the card is opened, there is embellishment on the inside where the DSP flaps open from the top and the bottom to reveal a blank space to write a message.

Make sure you check out Ashley Van Camp @designwithink who created beautiful packaging for all our thank you goodies and an amazing banner too, for when she went to the SU Home Office to deliver all our goodies. ⁠
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You surely don't want to miss anything in this hop, so here we go! Next up is Yvonne Spikmans - Van Bruggen @thecreativeteacup I'm a big fan of Yvonne's crafting style. I just love her work. ⁠
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Ashley Brown Van Camp @designwithink  ⁠
Andrea Sargent @andreaksargent   ⁠
Lara Moss @scrappykea⁠
Sarine Zijderveld @sarinezijderveld⁠
Maheswari Rajaguru @maheswarirajaguru⁠
Constanze Wirtz @conibaer⁠
Jay Soriano @mitosucrafts⁠
Christine Sauvage Cabello @Christinecabello_latortuescrap⁠
Carina Voraberger @inastempelt⁠
Bree Jones Renwick @craftsomnia⁠
Kim McGillis @kim_mcgillis⁠
Cornelia Janssen @manufaktur_herzgemacht⁠
Pamela R Blackwell @passionateaboutscrapbooking⁠
Marion Molinié @einilomascrap⁠
Petra Noeth @stempelstein⁠
Jaqueline Tobiczyk @touchofjoycs⁠
Rochelle Blok @thestampingblok_rochelleblok - You are here⁠
Yvonne Spikmans - Van Bruggen @thecreativeteacup 

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Just Add Ink #747 | Inspiration Picture Challenge

 Hello there stamping friends! Happy Friday! Welcome and thanks for joining me on my blog today. Today we over at Just Add Ink have a fabulous inspiration picture challenge - Just Add Ink #747 | Inspiration Picture Challenge.

 This week our insipration picutre is all about yellows and greys. I don't normally use a lot of yellows so this Inspiration Picture was a challenge for me too. 

Today I've made a clean and simple (CAS) card for you all and I've incorporated some new products that will be part of the May Online Exlusive release.

I'm using today products from the Floral Impressions Suite. This suite includes the Impressions Abloom Stamp Set, Impressions Abloom Dies, Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder, Floral Impressions 12" x 12" DSP, Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems, and the Foiled Frames & Emphemera Pack. As the name of this suite suggests its all about flowers. Yay! My favourite.

I've started the card with a Basic White card base and then layered on that some more Basic White layers which I've also embossed with the super pretty Pressed Flowers Embossing folder. Here I've also used the dies to create some beautiful Daffodil Delight flowers with some Garden Green leaves. The background oval piece is also cut using the same die set.

I've accented the flowers with some Black & Very Vanilla Check ribbon and some Linen Thread. I've then finished off the card with an embossed Thank You sentiment and some of the gems that are part of the Floral Impressions Suite. While I've not used much grey in my card I was certainly inspired by all the yellow in our inspiration picture.

Go and check out the design teams take on this week's Inspiration Picture Challenge at the Just Add Ink Blog and then come and join us in this week's inspiration picture fun! Can't wait to see what you create!

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Online Exclusive Tag of Thanks Bundle | March | 2025 Artisan Design Team Monthly Project

 

Hello stamping friends. This month Group 2 from the Stampin' Up!® 2025 Artisan Design Team have been creating with the Tag of Thanks Bundle that is part of the March Online Exclusive release.

We were asked to create two projects with this bundle. This bundle helps you to create tags and card decor aplenty. The thankful sentiments and mini hole punches are a crafting must have. Use the circle punch and the For You or Thank You sentiments to create custom gift tags. Or create a card belly band with the oval punch and the So Lucky to Know You sentiments. Endless crafting opportunities with this fabulous bundle!

The bundle includes :

- Tags of Thanks photopolymer stamp set and,

-  Hole Punch Assortment Punches (3 in total)

 

For my first project I created a card using the Tags of Thanks Bundle. I've used a Crumb Cake, Shy Shamrock, Basic Black, and Basic White layered colour combination. On the front of the card I created the three embossed tags using one of the Hold Punch Assortment Punches to create the hole for the ribbon and then finished off the card with layers of die cuts, ribbon and trim, and the sentiments from the Tags of Thanks stamp set.

My second project I created a couple of gift tags. These consisted of Pretty in Pink, Shy Shamrock, Basic Black, and Basic White. I used a template to create the tag shape. I wanted to make sure that they were all exactly the same shape so that I could layer a two tags together and this was the quickest way to do it. I used the 'splatter' stamp from the Layering Leaves stamp set to give that splattered look over the tags. Over that I then added a piece of embossed Basic White.

To embellish the tags I created some rolled flowers. These were made by 

-punching out a circle using the 2" Circle Punch

- cutting the circle, free hand, into a spiral

- rolling the spiral inwards till the whole spiral is rolled in  

- allow the flower to 'loosen' off a bit 

- add glue to the flap and press the centre of the flower down into the adhesive and hold it till the glue is dry. 

Here is a quick tutorial that I used if you are more of a visual person to see exactly how they are made.

 

I used the leaves from the Layering Leaves Stamp Set accent the flowers and then added them to the tags. 

The tags are finished off with some ribbon, trim and sentiments from the Tags of Thanks Stamp Set.

 

The Tags of Thanks stamp set has been designed with elegant and casual fonts. These thankful sentiments are a crafting staple. Add to the stamp set the Hole Punch Assortment, the ultimate papecrafting tool, and you'll be able to create tags, cards, belly bands, paper ornaments and more. 

Make sure you check out my post for this suite on Instagram HERE as group two have an Instagram Hop and you will be able to see the rest of the teams creations.

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CASE-ing the Catty | #CTC510 | CASE March Online Exclusives

  Hello Stamping Friends. Welcome to a super exciting CASE-ing the Catty Blog Hop. We at CASE-ing the Catty are about CASE-ing the samples from the Stampin' Up! Catalogues (Catty) with a different theme to CASE each week. To CASE is to Copy and Selectively Edit.

 If you've come from Rachel Palmieri's blog welcome, if you've started here with me also welcome. It's so good to have you here.

 This week we are CASE-ing projects from the Stampin' Up! March Online Exclusive Release. The online exclusive products are as their name suggests Online only. There is no fixed end-date for these products. Some products are re-orded when the Inventory is low but others are only available while stocks last.

With all the AMAZING products that were released with the March Online Exclusive Release there also came AMAZING creative samples to show off these fantastic products. I was inspired by a small little tag created using the Textured Notes Dies. Its the bottom one on the left using the Basic Black, Pretty Peacock, and Crumb Cake colour combination. I loved the colour combo and the layout of the tag so I used those elements to create a card using the Memorable Blooms Bundle.

I've used Pretty Peacock as the card base and base layers to keep with the colour combination of the original sample. I've used the new Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder as one of the layers and 'roughed' up the edges a little by scraping the sharp edge of the Paper Snips across the edge of the cardstock.

On some Thick Basic White Cardstock I used the floral image and Basic Grey ink and stamped it all over the cardstock. I originally thought the DSP used in the sample was Basic Grey but on further inspection realised it was Basic Black after I'd made my card. I personally like the Basic Grey better. It gives a softer look as opposed to the Basic Black that can sometimes look a little harsh.

Over the stamped image I sponged some Pretty Peacock Ink using a Blending Brush to give a similar look to the original sample. I've also added some ink splatters.

To finish off the card I've added some Linen Thread and Black & Very Vanilla Ribbon, a Stylish Shapes circle, some of the stamped images coloured with Stampin' Blends, a stamped sentiment from the Memorable Blooms Stamp Set and some gorgeous Opal Rounds.

I know I've said it a few times when CASE-ing the Catty but the samples either online or in the catalogues are a fantastic tool to help you get creating especially if you are in a creative slump. They really help to get the ideas flowing. Use them to to either CASE the samples as is or do what I've done here today and use what products you have and change it up a little to suit what products you've got.

Next up on the hop is the lovely, Monique Fielder. Be sure to give her some CASE-ing the Catty Blog Hop love.

Andrea Sargent

Julia Quinn

Peta Stephen

Rachel Palmieri

Rochelle Blok - You are here

Monique Fielder

Rebecca Scurr

Kathryn Mangelsdorf

We would love to have you join us over at our Facebook group to share your creation CASE-ing a project from the 2024 - 2025 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue and join in this week's challenge. You don't need to have a blog to join in!

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Just Add Ink #698 | Just Choose Two Challenge

  I'm here today to bring you my card for the NEW challenge we have over at Just Add Ink Challenges - Just Add Ink #698 - Just Choose Two Challenge.

Today for our Just Choose Two challenge (to choose two items to feature on your project) we are choosing from Leaves, Flowers and Pots. I chose leaves and flowers for my 'Just Choose Two' but that was pretty much a given as I'm a sucker for a pretty flower stamp set and card.

I've used lots of layers, embossing, die cutting, ribbon & trim, and the Stampin' Up! Online Exclusive bundle Simply Zinnia for a pretty floral card using Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers. I've not used my Stampin' Blends for a while now so it was good to get them out and get my colouring on.

I've used Basic White and one of the new In Colors - Pretty in Pink, for my cardstock layers and then to colour in the Zinnia flowers I used the Blends - Melon Mambo Dark & Light, Pretty in Pink Dark, Pumpkin Pie Light, and Lemon Lolly Dark to colour in the flowers. I used Granny Apple Green Dark & Light to colour the leaves. I'm loving this pink on pink colour combo. I love the gorgeous contrast between the dark and light pink shades. Super pretty!

I finished the card off with a layering of ribbon and trim and added a few Irridescent Pearls to add to that pretty look. 

There are lots of AMAZING creations from the rest of the Just Add Ink Design Team on the JAI Blog. Go and check out to see what 'two' elements they all used this week and then while you are there you can see how you can enter your project. Can't wait to see what 'two' you used.

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Just Add Ink #559 | Just Choose Two Challenge

 Hello there stamping friends! Happy Friday! Welcome and thanks for joining me on my blog today. It's so good to have you here.  I hope you're having a fabulous day and that you have all been safe and well. Today we over at Just Add Ink have another creative challenge for you. This week its a fantstic Just Chose Two Challenge, chosen by Just Add Ink team member Di Barnes - Just Add Ink #559 | Just Choose Two Challenge.

I haven't done a Just Choose Two for a while so it's nice to have a change up in the challenge schedule. This week its all about stitching (faux or real), stripes or paper strips. I've gone with stripes (of course) and then stitching for my project today, but really I could have included all three.

I've gone for a gorgeous Polished Pink, Black, White and Gold colour combo for you today. Have you used the new and gorgeous Polished Pink In Color yet? It is super pretty and goes so fabulously with a classic black and white colour combo.

I couldn't go past using the Black and White Stripes from the Pattern Party DSP and to give the stripes a bit of a softer look I've layered a piece of vellum over the top. I've used the Stitched Greenery Die on the vellum for my stitched element. How gorgeous is the stitched pattern from the die? This is the first time that I've used it and I have a feeling that it will be one of those products that will be used on everything.

Over the vellum I've placed a die cut from the Artistic Dies. This is one of those dies that looks stunning on its own. I really love it in the Shimmery White. The die cut really doesn't need much else with it but I had to add few things with it to give it that extra special touch. Behind the die cut I've placed some of the gold Expressions in Ink Ephrmera Pack for a stunning gold touch.

 I've finished off the card with some linen thread, a strip of Polished Pink and the Thanks from the Artisically Inked stamp set and then some of the adhesive backed sequins also from the Expressions in Ink Ephrmera pack.

There are lots of AMAZING creations from the rest of the Just Add Ink Design Team on the JAI Blog. Go and check out to see what 'two' they all used this week and then while you are there you can see how you can enter your project. Can't wait to see what 'two' you used.

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Just Add Ink #533 | Just Add 'S'

 Hello there stamping friends! I hope that you have had a fantastic week and are having an awesome Friday. Because it's Friday, that means that is time for another Just Add Ink challenge - Just Add Ink #533 | Just Add 'S'.

It's one of our fun letter challenges - Just Add 'S'. You could incorporate your favourite stamp set starting with 'S', snow, snowflakes, sunshine, sunflowers, colours like silver or the Stampin' Up! colour Shaded Spruce, Santa, a Sympathy card, whatever you desire as long as it fits into Just Add 'S'.

Today for my card I've used a technique that I've wanted to try for a long time, the Sunburst/Starburst Technique and I've used the Snowflake Splendor DSP with this fun technique. I've used the Sunburst Tutorial from fellow JAI Design Team Member - Di Barnes, HERE as this was the easiest one to follow.

Also with the Sunburst Technique and the Snowflake Splendor DSP I also added Shimmery White Cardstock, Sponging, Stitching and Snowflakes for my Just Add 'S' card. I think I've got enough 'S' elements.

 Once all the DSP pieces were adhered to the card I finished off the card with the Vellum Snowflakes, Linen Thread, Snowflake Splendor Ribbon, and the sentiment stamped in Misty Moonlight from the Snowflake Wishes Stamp Set and the Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems. 

I do hope that I've given you some inspiration for this week's letter theme. Please head on over to the Just Add Ink Blog to see all the variety in the JAI Design Teams Projects and then come and join in the fun of this week's Just Add 'S' challenge. Can't wait to see what you create.

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Just Add Ink #526 | Inspiration Picture Challenge

Hello stamping friends! Happy Friday! Another Friday means it's time for a new Just Add Ink Challenge - Just Add Ink #526 | Inspiration Challenge. It's a little different from our usual inspiration challenges but I'm sure there is something there for everyone to get the creative ideas flowing.

For my project today I've taken the colours from the photo and then incorporated them in for a little bit of colouring. Blues, Greens and Neutrals. I've used the Stampin' Ornate Style Stamp Set and then coloured the image in with alcohol markers.

I've started my card with a Crumb Cake card base, stamped the image with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and then coloured it with Alcohol Markers. I love using Alcohol Markers on the Crumb Cake cardstock. It just gives the colours  such a different look. The darker colours tend to work the best when colouring on the Crumb Cake, although I've used some lighter colours here today and they came up quite well. The lighter colours sometimes get lost and you can't see them as well as compared to the darker colours. 

Because the mushrooms of the original photo had an ombre look about them, this gave me a few different blue tones to colour with ranging from dark blues all the way to the very light. I love the look of all the different blues together. Pretty!

Just to give my card that little something extra I embossed the front coloured panel with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder, added some Linen Thread, some of the 20 - 21 In Color Enamel Dots and the Thanks sentiment from the Ornate Thanks Stamp Set embossed on Misty Moonlight cardstock. 

While initially, I thought that there wasn't much in the inspiration picture for this week's challenge, if you look a little harder and dig a little deeper you might just find something. It isn't called a challenge for nothing.

The Just Add Ink Design Team have lots of amazing creations for you and to show you what inspired them. You'll be surprised at all the different projects we came up with. We hope that you'll join in this weeks challenge. I can't wait to see you join in and to see what has inspired you this week.

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Just Add Ink #507 | Sketch Challenge

Hello there stamping friends! Welcome, Welcome. It's so good to have you here. It is Friday so that means that it's time for the new challenge over at Just Add Ink.

This week its a fantastic sketch designed by fellow JAI team member Jackie Aitken. It's fairly straightforward but enough to get those creative ideas going and that creative brain working. I've pulled out some new sneak peek goodies to play with and my 'craft' on this week.

Today I'm using the new Designer Series Paper, Flowers for Every Season, that is in the new Stampin' Up! 2020 Annual Catalogue. It's bright, cheery, super pretty and fun and incorporates all of the new 2020 - 2022 In Colors - Magenta Madness, Cinnamon Cider, Bunblebee, Just Jade and Misty Madness. Check out my blog post HERE to see the sneak peak of the new In Colors. 

The Flowers for Every Season DSP and the new In Colors will be available to purchase 3rd June 2020, so put them on your wish list to be ready to place your order first thing!

I've started the card with a Whisper White and then combined two of the patterns from the DSP.  I don't normally combine different patterns together, but I actually like the look of the Just Jade together with the floral  pattern. The Whisper White base and card layers really give the card that crisp, fresh look.

The vellum circle was first die cut with the Stitched Lace die and then one of the circles from the Stitched Shapes dies. Layered on that is some other sneak peak products - Gold Hoop Embellishments, In Good Taste Elements, Gold Metallic Trim from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack and the Just Jade Mini Ribbon. Lots of fun new products to create with. I've then finished off the card with the sentiment from Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set.

I hope you like my take on this weeks sketch and hopefully you like the little sneak peek to some new products. Make sure you check out the Just Add Ink Blog to see the rest of the gorgeous projects from the JAI Design Team. We hope you’ll join us and create your own card using this weeks sketch. We love to see what you make as we browse the gallery each week to see your fabulous projects.

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