2023 is coming to a close and we are about to ring in the new year! Today the 2023 Artisan Design Team is giving a special welcome to the New Year and the incoming 2024 Artisan Design Team. My New Year's welcome card was created with the Light the Sky Bundle and some of my favorite colors.
I've used a piece of Pretty Peacock Garden Meadow DSP on a card base of Pretty Peacock Cardstock. My ink colors are blends of Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Coastal Cabana, and Bubble Bath. I cut the numbers from the Alphabet A La Mode Dies and they are from gorgeous shade of Lost Lagoon Soft Shimmer Specialty Paper.
Now let me give a shout out to the new team-- give a happy welcome to the 2024 Artisan Design Team!
Alanna Wharf @sleeplessstamper Ashley Van Camp @designwithink Bree Renwick @craftsomnia Dani Dziama @danisthoughtfulcorner Daniela Göhler @edelpappe Elizabeth Price @seeinginkspots Isabelle Barbier @barbier_isabelle_demo_su Jacque Williams @stamphappycards Jenni Pauli @paulinespapier Kim Fee @simplyfairies_kimfee Laurence Desnos @laurence_desnos Maheswari Rajaguru @maheswarirajaguru Mikaela Titheridge @thecraftyoinkpen Monique de Kok @stampin_met_monique Narelle Farrugia @narellefarrugia Su Mohr @aromasandart Teri West @alaskastamper Verena Shapiro @simple_stamper Yvonne Spikmans-Van Bruggen @thecreativeteacup Zsuzsánna Balázs @zsuzsanna_balazs
Monday 2/5 - Online in StudioINKspots BeYOUtiful Brayers Face Book Group
Invites sent to all campers for StudioINKspots BeYOUtiful Brayers FB Group
Mystery Stampin’ starts at 12:00 noon MST
Tuesday 2/6 - Online in StudioINKspots BeYOUtiful Brayers FB Group
Card making challenge #1 - Color
Wednesday 2/7 - Online in StudioINKspots BeYOUtiful Brayers FB Group
Card making challenge #2 - Sketch
Garage Sale of Stamps a FB Live Event @ 7:00 p.m. mountain time
Camp events include:
Friday Night 2/9 - Online Zoom Event
Online event starts at 7:00 p.m. MST
"Galentine's Game Night Gathering" a lovely themed evening of fun!
Great prizes and games
Virtual Stampin' Presentation #1 (will be recorded)
Party attire includes: red, pink, white, sequins, feathers, jewels, sparkles, and anything girly
Thursday 2/15 - Online Zoom Event
Online event starts at 6:00 p.m. MST (full session will be recorded)
BeYOUtiful Brayers Workshop #1 "Love You Cards"
Virtual Stampin' Presentation #2
Friday 2/16 - Online Zoom Event
Online event starts at 6:00 p.m. MST (full session will be recorded)
Virtual Stampin' Presentation #3
BeYOUtiful Brayers Workshop #2 "Happy Birthday to You Projects"
Saturday 2/17 - Online Zoom Event
Online event starts at 10:00 a.m. MST (full session will be recorded)
BeYOUtiful Brayers Workshop #3 “Thank You Projects”
Virtual Stampin' Presentation #4
Lunch break 1 1/2 hours
Online swap and share (full session will be recorded)
BeYOUtiful Brayers Workshop #4 “Thinking of You Cards”
REGISTRATION OPENS Dec. 31 - Jan. 31
Option #1: $187 - Everything Included Kit (the BEST deal)SOLD OUT
Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Dies - 162927 (pg. 18 in the Jan-Apr Mini Catalog)
Stampin' Brayer - 162936 (pg. 18 in the Jan-Apr Mini Catalog)
All four BeYOUtifful Brayers Stamp Camp Workshop Packets
SWAG! Stuff We All Get to stamp with ($40+ of catalog merchandise and more)
StudioINKspots BeYOUtiful Brayers Facebook Private Group Invitation
Game Night Entry 2/9 and eligibility for prizes
One $50 Level SAB Reward FREE
FREE March's (3/14) #useitup! Class Kit Packet
FREE March's (3/28) Technique Time! Stamp Class Kit
Includes USPS Priority shipping
Option #2: $123 - Everything but the hybrid dies & brayerSOLD OUT
All four BeYOUtiful Brayers Stamp Camp Workshop Packets
Stuff We All Get to stamp with ($40+ of catalog merchandise and more)
StudioINKspots All About the You Facebook Private Group Invitation
Game Night Entry 2/9 and eligibility for prizes
FREE March's (3/14) #useitup! Class Kit Packet
Includes USPS Priority shipping
Option #3: $73 - Packets Only
StudioINKspots All About the You Facebook Private Group Invitation
Game Night Entry 2/9 and eligibility for prizes
All four BeYOUtiful Brayers Stamp Camp Worksop Packets
Invitation to attend all live Zoom events which include game night, four presentations, four stamp sessions, mystery stampin', and virtual card swap and share
DOES NOT include stamps, dies, DSP, or swag
Includes USPS Priority shipping
Option #4: $37
StudioINKspots BeYOUtiful Brayers Facebook Private Group Invitation
A complete supply list will be sent 1/26
Measurement and Cutting Sheets PDF sent 2/10
Invitation to attend all live Zoom events which includes game night, four presentations, four stamp sessions, mystery stampin', and virtual card swap and share
DOES NOT include stamps, dies, DSP, swag, or packets for stamp sessions
Not eligible for game night prizes BUT if you're a winner of a game you will eligible for redeeming prizes for future Technique Time! PDFs (returning to this camp!)
To maintain the "artfully avid" style of this camp spaces are limited, so register ASAP.
It's easy to register. Select an option and then click "Buy Now."Registration runs from 12/22 through 1/31; option #4 will not have a cut off date.
Once registered you will receive an email of confirmation which will include further details.
For this week's challenge over at #TGIF453 we have an inspiration challenge. Take a look at the graphic below and decide what inspires you. For me the bunny and the bear made me think of a baby card. So, I am sharing this one that I created with the Beary Cute Stamp Set.
For our latest challenge at #TGIF452 we are using up our scraps. I incorporated leftover Joy of Noel stamped and die cut pieces to decorate an In Color Treat Bag into a gift card holder.
I know it's just a few days before Christmas and everything is decked out for the season. I've been stamping cards, tags, goodies, and more, but I thought I would share a non Christmas card with you. This one I made using the Darling Details Stamp Set and Dies.
I combined the Darling Details Bundle with the Masterfully Made DSP. I pulled all my ink colors directly from the DSP. I used Blueberry Bushel, Berry Burst, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, and Fresh Freesia. The design of the DSP has layers of torn papers. I actually tore the paper apart to bring greater definition to the overall appearance. In real life it's a super effective look.
A little stampin' for the inside is a must.
You've been hoppin' with us for a while now, so I know you know what to do here. Click "next" to hop over to Emily or "back" to head to Dani's. Happy stampin' everyone!
With a theme like "White Christmas" you can create just about anything Christmassy. I automatically think of Bing Crosby and the holiday classic movie "White Christmas." My mind goes to the music, the costumes, the set design, and how festive the movie is and how it conjures such happy holiday thoughts. So, for this #TGIF451 challenge I went with classic Christmas colors and patterns. I used the Joy of Noel Bundle to put together these fancy watercolored gift tags.
For my last Artisan Assignment for the 2023 Team I created two cards featuring the Light the Sky Bundle. This set of stamps is filled with fireworks in all sizes and celebratory themed greetings. I made an oversized square card and a custom sized slimline card.
My Fresh Freesia New Year's card measures 4" x 6 3/4" and it has a side fold. The ink colors include Night of Navy, Berry Burst, Poppy Parade, Fresh Freesia, and Calypso Coral. How did I come up with this color palette?
The colors came from my square card. My top layer on this card was blended with inks first and then die cut with the largest piece from the Light the Sky Dies. Underneath that layer is a sheet of the Masterfully Made DSP. I was inspired by that piece of paper for my ink and cardstock color choices.
Both cards include banners. Those were all die cut from the Nested Essentials pack. On the square card take a close look at the stamped banners and the stitched embossing. Included in the Light the Sky Dies is a small stitched firework piece that doesn't cut it just creates a background--it's so cool.
Let me wish you a big warm welcome to our A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop. This month's hope is all about the Warm Wishes Kit from November. I kept things super simple, I mean SUPER SIMPLE. My first alternatives here are what I call "no brainers." You see I used the front of the houses to embellish the 5" x 7" Add On Cards so, it made total sense to whip these leftovers into tags.
I gathered ribbons that matched the kit colors and style to add long tails to my tags. I use these long tails to tie onto large bows on Christmas packages. I definitely had to add a bit of stampin' and dimension. The roof and the wreaths in the window are all popped up with dimensionals included in the kit.
I made six more tags with elements from the kit, last month's coordinating kit, and some Chic Dies snowflakes. The base for these tags is one of the Add On Cards. First I cut two inches off the bottom of the card. Then I cut that in half to create two 2" x 5" tag bases. The next four tags measure 2 1/2" x 5". Use the photo below to get a visual of how I cut the card into tags.
When I design one tag I most always make a second one very similar. These two tags include snowflakes that I cut from the Chic Dies. The colors include Gold Glimmer, Night of Navy, Old Olive, and Starry Sky. Again, I kept the ribbon tails long and used about 18" of the white Herringbone Ribbon. I tied the tops of the tags with gold from the Gold and Silver Combo Pack.
My next two tag designs were super easy and fast to put together. I simply cut one the houses in half and added one to each tag. I did pop up a wreath in the window.
I should mention that I shaped all of these tags with the Very Best Trio Punch. I'll add my two cents here and say it really is a very best punch if you are a tag maker like me. For these two white tags I used leftovers from last month's coordinating kit "Home for the Holidays." Last little detail on each tag are the silver stars. Those were cut from one of the accent pieces in the Wanted To Say Dies.
Next month's kit looks like it's going to be super charming. You are not going to want to miss out on the "All the Best" Paper Pumpkin Kit. Subscribe by December 10th. Subscribe with me and become a member of the Up!STYLE Backstage Pass Group!
The 2023 Artisan Design Team did some "Secret Santa stamping." To kick off the spirit of the season we each drew names and then cased a project made by the name of the person we drew. I drew the coolest name ever! I love her stampin' style, however it was hard to pick one project of hers because they are all so filled with fabulous details. Can you guess who I cased?
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Berdien Weideveld! I tried to channel Berdien's impeccable style. I layered circles and squares to set the stage for layers of playful flowers and a cheerful bee.
Are you loving the Meandering Meadow Suite Collection? I think it's AMAZiNG! The DSP is off the charts AWESOME! For our Monday Montage Hop I thought I would share one of many cards I've made using this awesome set of stamps, dies, and ribbon.
There is more to see in our Monday Montage Blog Hop. Click "next" to check out what Emily has been stamping lately or "back" to visit with Cheryl.
