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2011 Stampin' Up Artisan Award - Non-Winning Entry #10

Last one! Number 10 of 10. This was my last scrapbook page that was a non-winning entry to the 2011 Stampin' Up Artisan Award contest. This one was the most simple, but sometimes simple is good. These pictures were taken on my parents deck last summer. Just before I sent this in I realized that the flowers I used were from a retired punch...oops! So, I changed them (but don't have a picture of the page afterwards). This is the extra page I made to keep for myself, and so I kept the flowers in place.

I'll have some more cards and scrapbook pages to share this coming week.I've been creating a lot of cards and pages lately, but haven't taken the time to upload them. But, now I am! So, in the meantime enjoy and thanks for visiting.

2011 Stampin' Up Artisan Award - Non-Winning Entry #9

Tonight I thought I would share another of the scrapbook pages that I made for the 2011 Stampin' Artisan Award contest that were non-winning entries. At least I can share them with you now! I think this was my favorite page. I really liked the photos, and the layout I made. Enjoy, and thanks for visiting!

2011 Stampin' Up Artisan Award - Non-Winning Entry #8

I have three projects left to share from my non-winning entries to the Stampin' Up 2011 Artisan Award contest. I really like the pages I made this year. I'll start with the one that took me the longest time to complete! I used a stamp set called Simply Said to demonstrate all of the things that can be done with stamps including paper piecing, embossing, glitter, watercolor and even some non-conventional things like quilting, cross-stitch and embroidery! I forgot to take a picture of the actual page that I submitted after I made a couple of changes. The first picture is the one I submitted, plus the picture shown on the right in the 2nd page and a close-up of the different techniques in the third. I like to make duplicates of most of my projects to keep for myself, but I used different chipboard letters and heart element in the one I kept as I didn't have enough of those to duplicate. Enjoy!

 

2011 Stampin' Up Artisan Award - Non-Winning Entry #5

Here is the last card that I submitted for the 2011 SU Artisan Award, but did not win. After this, I'll share my scrapbook pages and 3D items as well as some other submissions to SU and Paper Crafts magazine that weren't picked up. But, I do have a few different projects that were picked up by Paper Crafts in upcoming magazines and special issues! I'll be able to share more about those later in the year. In the meantime, enjoy this project.

Stamps: Puns from the Past

Ink: Classic Early Espresso

Paper: Naturals White

Accessories: Rose Red ½” Seam Binding, Tasteful Trim Bigz die, Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric, Vintage Flower Adornments, Curly Label Window Die, canvas fabric

 

2011 Stampin' Up Artisan Award - Non-Winning Entry #4

Here is card #4 that I was a non-winning entry for the SU 2011 Artisan Award contest. I think this was my favorite card. Enjoy!

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Tiny Tags, Because I Care

Ink: Classic Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Stazon Jet Black

Paper: Very Vanilla, Watercolor Paper

Accessories: Real Red Satin, wool felt, white thread, Jewelry Tag Punch, 1/16” Circle Handheld punch, Tasteful Trim Bigz die, Paper Piercing tool

2011 Stampin' Up Artisan Award - Non-Winning Entry #3

Here is card #3 that was submitted for the SU Artisan Award this year that I didn't win. Still had fun creating these cards, and was proud of the work I did. Enjoy!

Stamps: Morning Cup

Ink: Stazon Jet Black, Stampin’ Write Markers Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand, Blushing Bride; Stampin’ Write Basic Black Journaler, Unibal Signo white gel pen

Paper: Naturals White, Pumpkin Pie, Brights Patterns DSP Stack, Designer Label Large punch, 1 3/8” Circle large punch, 1” Circle medium punch, Basic Pearls

2011 Stampin' Up Artisan Award - Non-Winning Entry #2

So, here is card #2 that was submitted for the SU Artisan Award contest that I didn't win. I think I'm in good company though as there are several really great projects that didn't make the cut either. Enjoy!

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers, Matchbox Messages

Ink: Classic Poppy Parade, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Early Espresso; Stampin’ Write Marker Early Espresso

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Subtles Patterns DSP Stack

Accessories: Baja Breeze ½” Seam Binding, Basic Pearls, Matchbox Bigz XL Die, Unibal Signo white gel pen

2011 Stampin' Up Artisan Award - Non-Winning Entry #1

So, you win some and you lose some. I entered the Stampin' Up Artisan Award contest again this year, but I didn't win the contest. There are usually a couple hundred demonstrators that enter, and they choose the top 10 each year. I can't decide if I will enter again next year, but I think I might. I hope you enjoy these projects anyway! I really thought I did my best work this year. Without further ado, here is card #1.

Stamps: Nature Walk, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Classic Early Espresso, Marina Mist, So Saffron, Crumb Cake; Stampin’ Write Markers Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Soft Suede

Paper: Crumb Cake, Botanical Garden DSP, Early Espresso, Naturals White

Accessories: 1 3/8” square punch, 1 1/4” square punch, 1 3/8”x5/8” Oval Large punch, Crop-A-Dile, linen thread, Marina Mist 1/8” taffeta ribbon