You're A Classic Vinyl Record Birthday Card - Charlet Mallett, Stampin' Up!

Geared Up (vinyl birthday card) - Global Design Project Sketch Challenge - GDP170

December 24, 2018

Hello! We have a SKETCH challenge for this round of the Global Design Project. Since it’s the holiday season (this time of year can be so busy), this challenge will last for two weeks. Hopefully you can find a minute to craft with us.

I wanted to create a very specific birthday card for my brother who is a fan of vinyl records. This sketch worked out perfectly! The stamp set is called Geared Up and is available Jan 5th in the Stampin Up! Occasions catalog. The set is full of car images but I used the verse and the texture pieces for this card. The record player was created using various circle punches and the Classic Garage Designer Series papers. The needle for the record player was hand cut from a silver foil sheet.

Check out the Global Design Project blog to see what the other designers have created for this challenge and play along with us! FYI - I made him a record card last year. You can see that version here if you are interested. Happy stamping. #gdp170 Thanks for stopping by. Hope your holidays and birthdays are MERRY!

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Product List

Geared Up Garage Cling Stamp Set

[148590]

$21.00

Classic Garage 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[148482]

$11.00

Black/Silver 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Striped Metallic Ribbon

[148486]

$7.00

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$4.00

Metallic Brads

[146929]

$4.50

Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[148026]

$10.00

Silver Metallic Thread

[138402]

$3.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

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

[100730]

$9.75

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.50

1-1/4" Circle Punch

[119861]

$16.00

1/2" Circle Punch

[119869]

$6.00

1-3/4" Circle Punch

[119850]

$18.00

2" Circle Punch

[133782]

$18.00

Hung with Care Notecards - Charlet Mallett

Neighbor Gifts & Stocking Stuffers- TGIF Challenges Theme - TGIFC191

December 21, 2018

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Hello friends! Christmas is almost here. Do you have all your gifting complete? I’m finishing up a few little neighbor gifts and stocking stuffers. The timing of this TGIF Challenge couldn't be better.

I have three tips for you to finish up your gift packaging.

Simple stamping. Stampin’ Up! has challenged us demonstrators to create projects that show how easy it is to create a beautiful project using stamps, ink and paper. This is their theme for 2019. Follow the hashtag #simplestamping for more ideas. I created a few simple notecard and envelope sets using the Hung with Care stamp set. The images in this set are perfect to stamp in one color or mix is up using Stampin’ Write Markers.
CASE! Copy and share everything. This time of year why try to reinvent the wheel. If you come across something cute in the stamping world, case away. Be sure to credit the original artist and you are good to go. These fun tags will go on popcorn buckets for neighbors. The original design was created by fellow TGIF designer Bree Renwick (@craftsomnia). Thanks for the great idea Bree!
KISS - Keep it simple stupid. Stupid is such a rude word but the KISS sentiment holds true. Use what you have on hand, pull your scraps together, don’t overthink and really just keep it simple. These fun bottle brush tree tags were so easy and SIMPLE!

Wood Paper Bottle Brush Tree gift tags - Charlet Mallett

Have you got some great neighbor gift or stocking stuffer ideas? Ready to fit in one more item on your to do list this December? HA! Visit here for more details. #tgifc191. THANKS for visiting.

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First Frost new year cards - Charlet Mallett, Stampin’ Up!

Frosted Floral - Stampin' Up! Artisan Blog Hop

December 20, 2018

Hello friends! Welcome to the December Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design hop. This month the team is featuring the Frosted Floral product suite. This suite of product includes so many goodies. I choose to feature the First Frost bundle (stamp set and dies), Frosted Floral Designer Series papers, Iridescent Boxwood Wreaths and the Tranquil Tide Velvet ribbon. Velvet ribbon = YUM. A full list of supplies can be found at the end of this post.

First Frost new year card, Wishing You the Best - Charlet Mallett, Stampin’ Up!

Let’s chat about a couple of details on this ‘Wishing You the Best’ card. Did you notice the flower stamp images are a little pink and purple? First, I stamped the images in Rich Razzleberry and then used a Blushing Bride Stampin’ Write marker to selectively color in a few of the lighter areas. So easy. I like the look of this and I think it adds depth to those flowers.

The dies that coordinate with the First Frost stamp set are super versatile. I use label shapes on my projects all the time and was excited to see layering labels in this bundle. I opted to use those two dies a little differently than intended. I cut the large label first from Whisper White card stock. Next I cut out the smaller label from the inside of the larger label, creating a delicate little window. Then I lined the window with vellum. I love how you can see bits of the stamped flowers behind and in front of the window label.

First Frost new year card, Congratulations - Charlet Mallett, Stampin’ Up!

The window on this card opens to the inside (it’s not lined with anything). First die cut the window, then emboss. ICYMI - I use the Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Embossing folder all the time. It appears on every 4th or 5th project I create. When it’s good, it GOOD! So, no surprise, I’ve used it here again. I love the look of wood texture and find it makes a nice subtle card base.

The window opening is embellished and decorated with products from this suite. The ‘Congratulations’ sentiment and a piece of the boxwood wreath float in the label window opening.

Fun stuff.

Ah, how can 2018 be coming to a close already? What a year! I’m wishing you all the best. Thank you for all the LOVE, encouragement, and friendship. I’ve sure grown on this Artisan journey. It’s been a true joy and blessing to create for Stampin’ Up! … I’m not done. While the title is handed over to a new crew, I’ll still be stamping, crafting and creating just as much as ever. I’m permanently infected with the paper crafting bug.

DRUMROLL and CONGRATULATIONS … Are you as excited as I am to welcome the 2019 Artisan design team to the Artisan family!? These gals are an amazing crew of crafters, each with their own unique style and dedication to the craft. I’m certain you will be inspired by them this next year. Give a big HELLO and congratulations to the new crew (links below). Also, a round of high fives to the three returning 2018 members (Emma, Lauren, & Sylwia).

2019 Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team

Below is just a tiny sneak of what is in store for you on this hop. Thanks again for visiting. Hope your Holidays are full of love and that your new year brings opportunities for you to grow, try new things, and STAMP! Up next on the last 2018 Artisan hop is the amazingly talented Connie Collins. I’m drooling over her card. Maybe I can get her to mail it to me?! Big hugs, Charlet

The 2018 Artisan Design Team is a group of international Stampin' Up! demonstrators
(16) chosen by Stampin' Up! to create exclusive projects for the company.

Sometimes links break. Oops! If this happens you can catch back up
with us by clicking on our blog homepage links below.

Cathy Caines
Charlet Mallett (YOU ARE HERE)
Connie Collins
Elizabeth Price
Emma Goddard
Jenni Pauli
Jennifer Frost
Jessica Winter
Kayla MacAulay
Kim McGillis
Lauren Alaird
Linda van Wely-Zwolle
Rhoda MacPherson
Sarah Lancaster
Susan Wong
Sylwia Schreck

Are you Interested in purchasing Stampin' Up! products? I would LOVE to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. If you live in the United States you can order your paper crafting supplies from my online store. So easy. THANK YOU!

Product List

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle

[149943]

$49.50

Frosted Floral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[147800]

$14.00

Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets

[147801]

$9.00

Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143708]

$10.00

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115316]

$8.50

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

[100730]

$9.75

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

$8.50

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101856]

$9.00

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

[147146]

$7.50

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[147100]

$7.50

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147091]

$7.50

Iridescent Boxwood Wreaths Embellishments

[147803]

$6.00

Tranquil Tide 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Velvet Ribbon

[147802]

$8.00

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

[147117]

$7.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Humming Along - Charlet Mallett - Stampin’ Up!

Humming Along - Global Design Project COLOR Challenge - GDP169

December 17, 2018

I am in LOVE with the color combo for this week’s Global Design Project: Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green and Pool Party. It just so happens that these three colors are available in Stampin’ Blends. That means coloring!

I pulled out a brand new stamp set to create this card. This set is called Humming Along and is available in the upcoming Occasions catalog (available Jan 5) This set includes beautiful line images perfect for coloring. The entire background for this card was created by stamping the large flower repeatedly and coloring in with Stampin’ Blends. A little time consuming but oh so fun! I like to color when I’m watching shows. How about you?

Check out the Global Design Project blog to see what the other designers have created for this challenge play along with us! Happy stamping. #gdp169 Thanks for visiting.

This second card is pretty much created with PUNCHES and DIES. The large ornament die cut looks so striking cut from Real Red cardstock.

Like these cards? Want to make them?
I would LOVE to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. If you live in the United States you can order your paper crafting supplies from my online store. So easy. THANK YOU!

Product List

Humming Along Cling Stamp Set

[148758]

$20.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147275]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147274]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

$9.00

Twine Baker's Whisper White

[124262]

$3.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

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

[100730]

$9.75

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.50

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

More pumpkins! Playing with these stencil decorative masks is kind of addicting. I used a blending brush, Cajun Craze & Golden Glow inks to color the pumpkins. Stamp set is called Painted Pumpkins. My account is basically the pumpkin card making account now. 🎃 🤣 #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #paintedpumpkins

Pretty pumkins on white ... Here's the second card I created for #GDP569 using Pretty Peacock, Cajun Craze and Golden Glow. The pumpkins are a blended mix of the Cajun Craze and Golden Glow. The lighter leaves on the pumpkins are a screened back Pretty Peacock. @global_design_project #paintedpumpkinsstampset #cardmaker #stampinup #cardmaking

Card assembly! Pulling bits together for #gdp569 color challenge. I could NOT decide on a greeting and finally landed with ‘Celebrate’ because it is long and one word. Not sure if it’s the best greeting with pumpkins? BTW Golden Glow is the perfect pumpkin color! Pretty Peacock Cajun Craze Golden Glow #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmakingreels

Celebrate! Fall is my favorite time of year, and the colors in Maine right now are fire. Swipe to see a photo of this tree I quickly snapped from the side of the road. I had to pull over because it honestly didn’t look real. So vibrant, and no filter! The leaves look like Cajun Craze and Golden Glow came to life. Those two colors, along with Pretty Peacock, are the palette for this week’s @global_design_project color challenge. I used those two colors to create the pumpkins on this card. Card base is Pretty Peacock. Play along with us and tag your project #gdp569. #stampinup #cardmaker #paintedpumpkins #colorchallenge