Today I am joining the talented global crew of Stampin' Up! demonstrators for the July Colour Combo blog hop. My name is Tracy Marie Lewis and I travel full time in an RV throughout the USA. I am living my dream and feel so fortunute to also be able to enjoy my favorite hobby quite often! I hope you enjoy the hop and are inspired by all of the awesome projects presented today. Be sure and...
Today I am hopping along with the 2018 Kre8tors group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators. This month I have moved up north in Washington state for a few weeks after which we will head to Eastern Washington for the rest of the summer. It is so lush and green where we are that I chose to make a nature card in honor of the local greenery. This month's projects are based on the provided sketch: ...
This project uses the new whimsical "Dandelion Wishes" stamp set. The cardstock used for the focal layer is Basic Gray, with white heat embossed stamp and sentiment. 
The mat layer is the new color family pattern DSP in Basic Gray and Crushed Curry.
A very...
Our initial fix to the intermittent fan blower problem in the truck stopped working in March. The blower would work most of the time, then some of the time, then not at all. I made a quick video showing the parts and where they live in the truck. Hub installed a new fan blower motor just because. He also has a backup Ignition switch and Ignition switch connector. Video length 3 min 2 sec.
This weeks colors take me back to the 80s when mauve and country blue were in! Here is the inspiration image: 
and the colors are Balmy Blue, Flirty Flamingo, Crumb Cake and White. I decided to embrace my past and went with a country theme of blue and...
Today I continued to work on my new planner, I organized and decorated as well as video'ed my thoughts on it so far. Video length 8 min 9 sec.
As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I am here for you. I would love to be your demonstrator if you do not have one. I have an extensive channel on YouTube with a large mix...
I am a planner nut, love them, have always used them, and even in retirement I still love and use them. This year's new Stampin' Up! planner is lovely. Its colors are Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Petal Pink, Pineapple Punch, white with silver accents. I have had this in hand for over a week and finally made time to unbox and set it up today. Video length 11 min 38 sec.
As a...
I managed to finish up another color challenge early in the week... Hooray! This weeks colors are: So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate, Basic Black and Whisper White. Here is the inspiration image: 
I mixed up three stamp sets with a bunch of die cuts to...
I bought the Graceful Glass DSP to color using the Blends markers. I have not used the Blends on vellum and anticipating documenting the challenges I encounteres and the workarounds as well as tips on giving the best faux stained glass look possible. I wanted the look of sunlight coming in through a stained glass window and the best way I can think to state that is I was after a bit of a glow...
This week's color challenge colors are: peaches, grays, gold and white and here is the inspiration image: 
I've been suffering from what I call "sunday night syndrome" where I wait until the very last minute to finish this challenge each week. Finally it bit...