March Madness- Anything Goes - TGIF Challenges 101 #TGIFC101

March 31, 2017

Welcome to another TGIF Challenge. This week we were asked to let loose! We had no theme, no direction, and we've given free reign to create whatever we wanted. I decided to continue to play with the Oh, So Succulent bundle. I love these products.

YOUR challenge is to choose a TGIF project to CASE! Doesn't this sounds like so much fun? You can see all of the projects options over on the TGIF blog.

If you decided to case my project I've provided a simple template and/or color combo for you to reference. Can't wait to see what everyone creates. HAPPY STAMPING!

Supplies listed below.

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Product List

Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Bundle

[145184]

$48.50

Falling Petals Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[142761]

$8.50

Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies

[141497]

$27.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131198]

$8.00

Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad

[126956]

$6.50

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[131172]

$6.50

Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad

[141395]

$6.50

Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad

[126972]

$6.50

White Perfect Accents

[138416]

$5.00

Delicate White Doilies

[141701]

$3.00

Many Marvelous Markers

[131264]

$110.00

Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker's Twine

[135636]

$3.50

WELCOME baby card using Better Together, Diagonal Stripe and Vertical Garden stamp sets. Stampin' Up! Charlet Mallett - www.painted-orange.com

Baby, oh Baby! Theme Challenge #TGIF99

March 17, 2017

Who's ready for a THEME challenge? This week over at TGIF challenges the design team is exploring the theme BABY.

Now, we are super excited around here. A new baby will be joining our extended east coast family later this year. We have baby on the brain. We've been invited to a gender reveal party, my first. Gender reveals were not really a thing when I was having kids. However I'm all about another good reason to celebrate and make a card. Woohoo!

I made a congratulations baby card for this challenge. This card could work for either gender although it does feel a little more feminine the more I look at it. Maybe that's a sign? Hmmm.

For this card I used the Better Together stamp set from the Stampin' Up! catalog. The WELCOME phrase comes from the Vertical Garden stamp set that is available in the Occasions mini catalog.

Detail view of WELCOME baby card using Better Together, Diagonal Stripe and Vertical Garden stamp sets. Stampin' Up! Charlet Mallett - www.painted-orange.com

Check out more beautiful baby project inspiration on the TGIF blog. Play along with us - anything baby related will work for this challenge; card, scrapbook papge, baby book, party favor, etc.

Product List

Better Together Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141736]

$37.00

Diagonal Stripe Wood-Mount Stamp

[141914]

$20.00

Vertical Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set

[142996]

$21.00

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[131172]

$6.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[131171]

$6.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[126975]

$6.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Bermuda Bay Thick Baker’S Twine

[138413]

$3.50

Blushing Bride Solid Baker's Twine

[141683]

$3.00

Thankful Life Host Set, Stampin' Up! 2017 - Charlet Mallett #TGIFC97

Color Combo - TGIF Challenges #TGIFC97

March 3, 2017

A big loud woohoo is in order! I am super excited to share some fun news. I've been invited to create with the TGIF challenge team. I know, right? This group of stampers is crazy talented and always inspiring. I love to craft for any reason, or no reason at all. Ha! Challenges are the perfect reason to craft and to use up my stash.

Are you familiar with the TGIF challenges? This group of Stampin' Up demonstrators design to a specific challenge every Friday (color, layout, theme). The TGIF team's main objective is to inspire you to get your craft on!

This week happens to be a Color Combo challenge, my absolute favorite. The team was asked to create a project using Bermuda Bay, So Saffron and Calypso Coral. I LOVE this combination of colors. Use any stamp set you own and play along with us. Tag your projects with #TGIFC97.

My card today uses the Thankful Life Host set available in the Stampin' Up! 2017 Occasions Mini catalog. I haven't had a chance to play with this set yet and this challenge was the perfect opportunity to break it in. This set is can be earned with Stampin' Rewards.

I created the So Saffron scallop border and the Thank You folded banner using the WindowBox Thinlets.

Head on over to the TGIF blog to see what the team created with this color combo and to play along.

Stampin' Up! products are available in my online store. Supply List:

Thankful Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143202]

$13.00

All Things Thanks Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143097]

$19.00

Window Box Thinlits Dies

[142762]

$38.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[131171]

$6.50

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

[126957]

$6.50

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[126983]

$6.50

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[105118]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Calypso Coral Thick Baker’S Twine

[138412]

$3.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Building blooms. 🌸🌸🌸 I think I spent the most time die-cutting flower bits for this card. Colors are: Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly, & Soft Seafoam. Card created for #gdp489 color challenge @global_design_project . Stamp & die bundle is called Impressions Abloom. #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakinghobby #cardmakingchallenge #impressionsabloom #cardmakingreels #papercrafting

Ready for some springtime inspiration? I used the colors from @global_design_project #gdp489 challenge (Bubble Bath, Soft Sea Foam, Lemon Lolly) to create this card using the 'Imressions Abloom' bundle. This is super sneak, brand new bundle I received at OnStage. This bundle is so much fun, the dies are amazing. It'll be available for purchase in May. • How way to play along with @global_design_project : • Post your creation to Instagram or Facebook • Tag @global_design_project • Use the challenge Hashtag #gdp489 Are you ready for some BONUS inspiration on this Monday? It's time for another 'Monday Montage' insta hop. We are all sharing fabulous creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Next up in today’s insta hop is my friend Cheryl @nukumach1 Follow along with the Montage Montage crew on Instagram: Bree @Craftsomnia Cathy @sugarshackdesigns Charlet @i.heart.stamps - that’s me! Cheryl @nukumach1 Dani @danisthoughtfulcorner Elizabeth @seeinginkspots Emily @emkcreationsil Julie @creatingontherun - not hopping this week Rae Jean @mystampinmemories Wendy @tinkermom85 #stampinup #impressionsabloom #colorchallenge #cardmaker #cardmaking #handmadecard #papercrafting #mondaymontage

Anatomy of a swap! Watch me create multiples of this sweet butterfly card to trade with other cardmaker friends. While I wish it only took a minute, in reality making 20 cards takes a couple hours. Products used: Beautiful Butterflies Bundle Everyday Arches Dies Linked Together Dies Happy Day Stamp set Lost Lagoon Cardstock Pastel Ombré Glimmer Paper #stampinup #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #swaps #onstage2025 #beautifulbutterflies #beautifulbutterfliesbundle #happiestdaystampset #everydayarches #Linkedtogether #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafting #onceanartisanalwaysanartisan #stampinupartisan

Swaps! Stampin' Up! Artisans (past and present) organzied a card swap at OnStage. I received a handful of absolute beauties in trade for my card! Here was my make. I used many of my current favorites to create this card. Colors are Lost Lagoon and Lemon Lime Twist. Products used: Beautiful Butterflies Bundle Everyday Arches Dies Linked Together Dies Happy Day Stamp set #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #swap #onstage2025 #beautifulbutterflies #beautifulbutterfliesbundle #happiestdaystampset #everydayarches #Linkedtogether #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafting #onceanartisanalwaysanartisan #stampinupartisan

Hello! I rarely show my face on here but I thought I’d pop in between cards and say hello from Stampin’ Up! OnStage in Raleigh!!! My crafty HEART is so full catching up with old and new friends. The people are always the best part of any experience, especially this one. I feel so lucky to catch up with my upline, old co-workers, the Artisan gals from various years, Monday Montage, TGIF challenges crew and even a sprinkle of Global Design Project peeps. So many lovely people who make my life better! It’s rare to find a place where you know so many people from decades of your life. Yay for stamping! I won’t spam you with all the many photos but here are a few. Yes, I’m usually a dork. ❤️❤️❤️

Sunshine and rainbows... such a fun theme. I created this card for @global_design_project theme challenge #gdp487 - Lemon Lolly is such a fun yellow and I love it paired with Summer Splash. Bright and fresh. Stamp set is called Bright Skies. Are you ready for some BONUS inspiration on this Monday? It's time for another 'Monday Montage' insta hop. My MM friends are all sharing fabulous creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Next up in today’s insta hop is my friend Cheryl @nukumach1 Follow along with the Montage Montage crew on Instagram: Bree @Craftsomnia Cathy @sugarshackdesigns Charlet @i.heart.stamps - that’s me! Cheryl @nukumach1 Dani @danisthoughtfulcorner Elizabeth @seeinginkspots Emily @emkcreationsil Julie @creatingontherun - not hopping this week Rae Jean @mystampinmemories Wendy @tinkermom85 WANT TO PLAY ALONG WITH THIS THEME CHALLENGE? • Create a new project with the current theme to play along with @global_design_project • Post your creation to Instagram or Facebook • Tag @global_design_project • Use the challenge Hashtag #gdp487 #stampinup #brightskies #brightskiesbundle #cardmaker #cardmaking #handmadecard #papercrafting #cloudcard ##brightskiesstampset #lemonlolly #summersplash #cardmakersofinstagram

My fav… pulling out an OLD stamp set from the stash to create a custom background. I played with type to match the background to the primary image using simple watercolor and stamps. Paint and stamp in same color. Easy. Color is Blackberry Bliss. Stamp sets are Stampin’ Up! oldies but goodies: Rough Type & PS I Love You. #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #useyourstash #cardmakingideas #cardmakingreels #papercrafting #handmadecard #cardmakingchallenge

All time favorite stamp set? How about favorite of the month? Year? I have so many "favs" and they rotate. Today we are sharing projects using our favorite stamp sets from our stash. There are certain stamp themes that I am certain to buy and keep. Any stamp set with a typewriter... or camera image, purchased! I have loads. On this card I used two typewriter themed stamp sets. 'Rough Type', which is and old alphabet stamp set. Remember those? It seems like we don't have many aphabet stamp set options anymore. Good thing I kept so many around ... The typewriter image is from a stamp set called 'P.S. You're the Best'. Check out what my friends created using their favorite STASH stamps sets! Next up is @vickiboucher - And be sure to check out what all these talented people created! @simple_stamper @simplyfairies_kimfee @i.heart.stamps @vickiboucher @bellestampinwithann @stampin_met_monique #stampinup #usemystash #cardmaker #cardmaking #psiloveyou #roughtype #stamping #papercrafting #cardmakersofinstagram