Friday, November 21, 2014

Featured Friday - Shari Trumbull!!!

Welcome to another episode of Featured Friday! 

Before we move on to introduce the talented designer, the winner of last week's blog candy giveaway is KT Fit Kitty! Please email me at bexcruger (at) gmail (dot) com to claim your prize!!

Now - on to the good stuff. This week's featured artist is....


Shari Trumbull!!!


Shari owns the blog Ain't That Artsy Fartsy. The things this lady can do with texture and layers constantly have me questioning why I even bother to pick up a pair of scissors. Since comparison is the thief of joy I've decided instead not to compare, but rather to copy! Woot! This week I'm taking on some of Shari's favorite crafting techniques. 

A resident of Idaho, Shari has mastered her way around texture-creating design elements like texture paste and she introduced me to Distress Crackle Paste (thank you!!!).  I can't wait to show you her designs!

But first, here's seven things you should know about Shari, in her very own words:

1. How did you enter the crafting/stamping world?

I was a late bloomer to the world of crafting and didn’t do anything ‘really’ creative until I was in my late 20’s when I was invited to a Stampin’ Up party-around 1997-and that’s all she wrote. I did end up taking a 4 year hiatus from crafting, but when I came back to card making in 2010, so much had changed--it was like a brand new industry!! 


2. If you could be one craft supply, what would it be and why?

A black ink pad. The single most useful supply you can own and start out with, simply because you can use every stamp with it (I know I do!). This is the also color of ink pad that I reach for when testing out new stamp images so I can see details, and this is the color of ink pad that I stamp almost every sentiment or quote with. 

3. What types of design aesthetics are your personal favorites?

I like so many!! I started out as a more clean & simple kind of card maker, but since re-emerging into the creative world in 2010, my fav design aesthetic has become the vintage-grungey style (a la Tim Holtz) with lots of color and layers and fun things to look at and touch! But, I’ll still whip out a CAS card once in a while.

4. Is there anything you wish you could do that you've seen other crafters achieve?

Effortless creating!! I’m in awe of the designers who can make several projects at once, day after day, week after week and keep going year after year!! Talk about inspiring!! I Want That!! 

5. What are your favorite card challenge blogs?

Oh, I have a few--Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2014, Our Creative Corner, Compendium of Curiosities 3, A Vintage Journey, Eclectic Ellapu, Frilly & Funkie and then there are the challenge blogs sponsored by stamp manufacturers like Artistic Outpost, Stampotique, Lost Coast Designs, Darkroom Door. I may not participate in every single one, but the inspiration the challenges offer, is priceless! 

6. When you get stuck or lose your mojo, how do you get it back?

This is a good question, because I happen to be in a creative slump at the moment (especially with trying to get into the Christmas creative mode!). I’m ‘working’ myself out of this loss of mojo by taking a step back (from the worktable) and doing something else (not creative) for a little bit--but I can only clean the house so much!! When that doesn’t work, I visit my favorite blogs and see what my crafty friends have been up to--I’m sure to see something that alights a creative spark in me.


7. What's the best advice you have for new crafters? 

The best advice I could give to new stampers would be GO FOR IT and HAVE FUN!!

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I knew we were going to be great friends when I saw that she rivaled my personal best for usage of exclamation points! I was so excited that she'd agreed to be featured.

The Original


Like I said - this girl has such an amazing way with texture and layering, don't you agree? I love, love, love the vintage images on here and the chipboard arrows that just create such a great design flow.

My CASE Card

Instead of going with a tag, I kept the feel of one by creating a tall and skinny card. I created a background with circles to mimic Shari's design by sponging Festive Berries and Forest Moss Distress Inks through a stencil. I also wanted to incorporate lots of texture, so I added some Distress Crackle Paint in certain areas and then sponged over that with Vintage Photo DI. 

I kept the vintage feel by using a free digi image I found on Free Vintage Digital Stamps. This girl just looked so snarky that I had to give her a snarky sentiment to go along with her. I also cut out a jaunty hat, and layered, layered, layered ala Ms. Trumbull!

Shari's CASE Card


 Gosh I love this card!! She also kept the circle background and used many of the same colors and "messed" it up a bit by doing splatters all over! Loving the look. To see how Shari achieved her look, please visit HER BLOG - Ain't That Artsy Fartsy. 

Seriously. Please make sure you go and give this talented lady some extra bloggy love today. I'm sure it will bring a huge smile to her face. 

Due to the holiday next week, Featured Friday will be missing, so I'm not running a blog candy this time around (but check on the next time!)

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18 comments:

  1. Yay! So happy to be your candy winner! I love those flowers! Thank you, Becca! Today's featured artist is very talented - I love seeing this style! It is not something I normally do but I marvel at those who can! You both did a fab job at CASing the original card!

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  2. THANK YOU Becca!! I'm still not sure it's me you're talking about ;) :) LOL!! I'm sooo happy to be a part of your creative life, and I'm so glad that you are a part of mine!! This was so much fun to do with you, Becca!! This has to be one of the best ways to end the week-Ever!! Happy Friday!! XOXO-Shari

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  3. Such a fabulous pick indeed!! I love your rendition with your design! Love the festive twist with the hat and the colorful bells!! You're right about the texture and now I must go check out her blog! :) Thanks for sharing and wishing you a beautiful weekend! HUGS

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  4. Great original card-so much to see and love what you did for inspiration and what she did. I love the sentiment-right up my alley. Naughty is all relative and fun:) Love that background stencil

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  5. Awesome cased card, and you picked one incredible artist this week! Shari always amazes me with her creations!

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  6. So nice to meet another blogger that I haven't met before. I love her tag/card and your rendition, too, Becca. I will be visiting her blog now.

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  7. Hi Becca - Shari sure is a talented lady and I love the retro cards you've both created...a new style to me

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  8. Tee hee! Becca this is delightful! Love the snarky sentiment and that she has bells on! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!

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  9. And snarky it is. Love it! Great post too.

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  10. LOVE it!! Your background is gorgeous and I love your sentiment!!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Merry Monday.

    Deanne :)

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  11. woooowww coool post
    love Shar cards she made lovely BG and yours too that BG that Image and that sentiment it looks like at 60's or 70's cool vintage look and nice BG you made and nice add of the bell...lovely cards here all on your post...great idea Becca to make post like this I wish I have more time and I can CASE ing many people...thumbs up Becca for your creativity...hugs, Monika

    PS: I miss your visit again LOL

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  12. I really like the stenciled background & the little bells!

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  13. Shari is super talented - and she can show the process like nobody else! I really love your fun takes on her tag - your Christmas version rocks! I'm all about the naughty Christmas stuff :)

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  14. This card really rocks! I love the colors you used it gives it a modern vintage.

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  15. What a fun and feisty Christmas card! Thanks for joining us this week at Merry Monday!

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  16. HA! you are definitely two peas in a fun and creative pod! ♥

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  17. Great post and so good to know more about Shari, her work is beautiful n unique and awesome casing :)

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