Hop Along With The 2025 Artisan Design Team Sharing What We ♡ LOVE! ♡

We are so excited about the 2025 Artisan journey we get to take with you this year & all that we have to share!  So let's keep the sharing going with an InstaHop!  Inspired by Feb 14th ... come hop along with us as we share projects inspired by things we love! ♡

I love a lot in my life ... my family, my friends, traveling, connection, taking care of people, all kinds of adventures, etc, etc.  But other than the relationships in my life, the ocean is my favorite.  😃 💕  In a way I will never be able to fully describe ... it brings me peace, joy, awareness, clarity, etc, etc, etc.   I would scuba dive every day if I could. My love of the ocean has basically become a part of my personality.  Haha.  Anyone else relate?!   So here is my love card to the ocean ... with a ocean mash-up of products! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Coastal Cabana, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Pretty in Pink, Gray Granite, Basic White

Inks: Coastal Cabana, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Melon Mambo, Gray Granite, Pebble Path, Bubble Bath, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Basic White, Peach Pie, Lost Lagoon, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Stamps: Friendly Fins

Tools:  Friendly Fins Dies, Ocean Friends Dies, Soft Waves Embossing Folder, Heat Tool

Accessories: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins

I mean ... how cute?!  Right?!  Hee.  I just love this hop and the fun theme!  

Because I have to admit ... I. Love. Sharks!  😍  I was surprised by this fact.   The first time I went scuba diving I told someone I NEVER wanted to see one.   Well ... I saw one that very first dive and it was love at first sight.  They are such graceful, smart, amazing creatures.  So I was very excited the Friendly Fins Bundle exists so I can have a cute shark on my love to the ocean card.  Hee. 

Are you loving that coral and sea grass like I am?!  Let me show you how I did that!  It is so easy!  Basically ... just watercolor some splotches of color onto Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper.  It does NOT have to look pretty!  At all!  You don't want too large of an area with just one color ... if you are going for variety ... so just do small spots of each other.  Then let it dry & cut it out!  I love how each piece is different! 

This is the same thing ... I just kept in the green palette for this one! 

These were so much fun to make and I love the detail they add to the final card!  Those die-cuts are from the Ocean Friends Dies.  LOVE LOVE them! 

Here are a few more pics: 

And one final little detail.  After I did a watercolor wash on the background, I painted a thin coat of the White Pearlized Enamel Effects over it.  Hard to photograph, but it is SOOO pretty in real life.  

I hope you enjoy this card!  I also hope you love the ocean yourself because she is a majestic creation! 

Now ... it is time to keep HOPPITY HOPPING along to learn more about the rest of the team!  Instagram is the best place to hop! Next up in our Show Your Love Hop is the FABULOUS Lara Moss @scrappykea!  You are going to LOVE what she made for you!  

Full list of hoppers: 

Ashley Brown Van Camp @designwithink   ☆ YOU ARE HERE!  ☆

Lara Moss @scrappykea
Sarine Zijderveld @sarinezijderveld
Maheswari Rajaguru @maheswarirajaguru
Stacey Marsh @stampinwithstaceymarsh
Constanze Wirtz @conibaer
Andrea Sargent @andreaksargent
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
Eve Monger @scrapbook_fait_avec_amour
Yvonne Spikmans - Van Bruggen @thecreativeteacup

Have so much fun hopping and let me know if I can help you with anything!  Thank you so much for visiting! If you would like to purchase any Stampin' Up! products you've seen here or in the current catalogs or online ... I would be happy to help!  Don't hesitate to reach out! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

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Magical Terrific Toadstools!

 Are you LOVING the Terrific Toadstools Bundle in the Jan-April Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up!?!  I know I am!  I sent out a batch of these cards to some pretty magical people probably about a month ago.  Guess it's time to finally share this cutie here! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lime Twist, Peach Pie, Gray Granite, Basic White

Inks: Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lime Twist, Peach Pie, Gray Granite, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Pool Party, Basic White, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Stamps: Terrific Toadstools

Tools:  Perennial Postage Dies, Peaceful Seasons Dies (LAST CHANCE ITEM!), Plaster Painting Embossing Folder, Water Painter, Heat Tool

Accessories: Baker's Twine Three Color Pack, Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins (Sale-A-Bration FREE Item!) 

How fun is she?!  Hee.  I love the embossed layers behind the focal point.  I adhered them at slight angles for just a bit more interest.  Then that postage stamp layered behind the focal point is just chef's kiss!  I love those dies!  

Running a fingernail down the edges of the cardstock create this subtle distressed look.  I love adding this because it just makes that focal point pop!  Yet so quick & easy & a free tool!  Hee. 

What do you think of these toadstools?!  Are you a fan?!  

Thank you so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions!  And if you don't have a this Stampin' Up! catalog (or any current ones) - please let me know and I would be happy to help! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

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☆ NEW ☆ Terrific Toadstools For TGIF Challenge #507!

Let's get into a fun sketch challenge this week for TGIF Challenge #507! I LOVE a sketch challenge because it truly just takes out so much overthinking that I am a little prone too.  Hee.  Before I show you the card I made though, I have to tell you that Stampin' Up! just released a ☆ NEW ☆ Catalog AND it is Sale-A-Bration time!!!  So click on the links before to check those out!  I am using some new products from these! 

January - April 2025 Mini Catalog

Sale-A-Bration Brochure   

(Earn FREE exclusive items with your orders!)

And now on to the card & challenge! The stamp set is from the Mini Catalog & the paper is from the SAB Brochure.  

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Melon Mambo, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green

Inks: Melon Mambo, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Early Espresso (stamped off), VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Basic White, Toadstool Gardens 6"x6" Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Terrific Toadstools

Tools:  Heat Tool

Accessories: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Linen Thread, Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems

So cute, huh?! It was so much fun to play with all of these new items! 

And now ... here is the sketch!  Don't forget to play along with us!  You can head to the TGIF Challenge Blog to see what the other designers have made and then submit your own!  

Is this not such a fun sketch?!  I LOVE it!  I plan on using this in more ways for sure!

Now do you want to see some more photos of the card?!  Keep on scrolling if you do!

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This card cheers me up in dreary winter & I hope it cheers you up in any way you need!  

Thank you so much for visiting!  Now head on over to the TGIF Challenge Blog to see what the other designers made & play along with us!  And let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!  Would love to help you with all your paper crafting needs.  Would be happy to get you the ☆ NEW ☆ Stampin' Up! Catalogs if you need a copy! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

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SNEAK PEEK Bundle - Memorable Blooms - for TGIF Challenge #505!

Are holidays still in full swing at your house?!  Maybe it is time to get some thank you cards out?!  Well if so - yay!  Cause we have a FUN challenge for you this week with our TGIF Challenge!  It is a theme challenge that is all about the thank you!!!

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Melon Mambo, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake, Basic Black

Inks: Melon Mambo, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Stamps: Memorable Blooms

Tools:  Memorable Blooms Dies, Perennial Postage Dies, Exposed Brick Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, Water Painter

Accessories: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Purple Self-Adhesive Sequins

And I have some sneak peek products for you on this card I made!  The stamps & dies I used are from the Memorable Blooms Bundle that will be released in Jan in Stampin' Up!'s  ☆ NEW ☆  Jan - April 2025 Mini Catalog! And the sequins are from the coordinating Sale-A-Bration Brochure - the Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins.  

Here are some additional photos to show some of the details: 

I stamped this gorgeous floral image on Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper and then watercolored it with Melon Mambo, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, & Granny Apple Green inks. 

Added the gold detail with Gold Foil Sheets die-cut with the Perennial Postage Dies.  The Crumb Cake panel was stamped with some of the stamps, splattered, & then embossed with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.  

Would be a fun card to receive after the holidays, huh?!  I think so too!  Hee.  Now ... head on over to the TGIF Challenge Blog to play along!  And see what the other TGIF Challenge Design Team members made to inspire you!  Can't wait to see what you make! 

Thank you so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Would love to help you with all your paper crafting needs!  And if you need the NEW Stampin' Up! Catalogs ... please let me know!  Would be happy to get you a copy of them!  

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

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A Simple Peaceful Evergreens for TGIF Challenge #503!

We have a fun sketch challenge for you for the TGIF Challenge #503!  I LOVE a good sketch challenge!  It really makes this whole card making process so easy!  And for my card today - I made it super easy!  I needed a quick Christmas card, so I made one with this sketch!  I changed it a tiny bit ... because that's the beauty of a sketch!  It is just a jumping off point!  But mostly ... kept pretty much true to it.   This is just such a fabulous basic sketch that could take you a million different places! 

First up is my card, and then I will show you the sketch!  😃

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Pretty In Pink, Basic White, Gold

Inks: Night of Navy, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Pretty In Pink, Thick Basic White, Basic White

Stamps: Peaceful Evergreens, Peaceful Season

Tools:  Heat Tool, Water Painter (for splatter)

Accessories: Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack, Metallics Enamel Effects Basics (splatter), Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins (SAB 2025 Offering!)

So want to see the sketch now?!  I would guess so!  Hee.   

You can see I really did stay pretty true to the sketch.  I did switch the layout orientation.  Then instead of adding 5 elements across, I just stamped a stamp from the Peaceful Evergreens Stamp Set - but it does even have 5 trees!

And I embossed them in gold ... which makes them stunningly beautiful ... 

That's what I love about simple cards.  It's a great way to add just a few details, but it really highlights the simple beauty of them.  Have a fun little tip below too - in case you were wondering where that gold behind the "Merry" comes from.  

Here is what I did! 

1. Took the gold trim from the Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack and cut a length off the roll.  Then I just cut down one of the sides of the ribbon - just a tiny bit.  I wanted to just "release" what is holding the ribbon together.  Then I just carefully start pulling the individual strands of gold - and you can see how there is a white bit that they are all embedded in.  

2.  Finish with the length of the ribbon and end up with some fun gold fibers to play with! 

3.  Gather and wrap fibers in a bit of a circle and adhere to the back of the saying. 

4. Doesn't have to look pretty on the back! Hee.  

Love the little detail it adds!  Here is one last view of the whole card: 

AND ... I even have a SNEAK PEEK on this card! Those sequins are from a FABULOUS pack of sequins that will be available in January for ☆☆☆ FREE ☆☆☆ with a qualifying Sale-A-Bration purchase!! 💕 Yup ... you have my permission to get excited!  Hee.  Let me know if you need new catalogs!  The Sale-A-Bration Brochure or the Jan-April 2025 Catalog are both being released in January!  

NOW ... come play along with us for this challenge!  Head on over to the TGIF Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the TGIF Design Team made & to play along with us! Can't wait to see what you make! 

Let me know if you have any questions!  Would love to help you with all your papercrafting needs!  If you live in the United States ... please let me know how I can help you as a Stampin' Up! demo! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Shop 24/7: www.ashleyvancamp.stampinup.net