Tina Lovell - Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator

08/27/2026

Soft pastel blues and greens have become one of my favorite colors for winter cards.

It still feels wintry when it’s paired with white and Pine but it’s a nice change from using dark blue on every card. I added just a little darker shading to the pinecone so all those pretty sections didn’t disappear into one another.

This is another peek at one of the six cards in my new Frosted Pinecones Card Workshop, that is coming out on September 1. I'm excited for you guys to see the whole thing!

08/26/2026

Here’s today’s Frosted Pinecones peek—and this one has a little sparkle!

Instead of stamping and coloring these pinecones, I layered the detailed die cuts over specialty Designer Series Paper. It’s an easy way to add shimmer without having glitter all over your craft table. 😉

The evergreen branches, embossed background and silver ribbon add even more texture, but the soft blue and white colors keep everything from feeling too busy.

This is one of my favorite ways to use specialty paper because even a small piece can make a big difference. Have you ever tried using specialty paper for your die-cut pieces?

08/25/2026

A little peek at something I’ve been working on with the new Frosted Pinecones Bundle. 😊

I started this card with warm, traditional pinecone colors, then added several different textures to keep all those shades of brown from blending together.

That’s a helpful little trick when you’re working with a mostly neutral color palette: mix embossed cardstock, smooth cardstock and a little twine so each layer still stands out.

This is the first of six cards in my new Frosted Pinecones Card Workshop. I’ll be sharing more little peeks over the next few days!

Are you usually drawn to traditional pinecone colors, or would you try something different?

08/24/2026

After sharing all those little peeks… the Bloom Boutique video is finally ready! 🎉
https://youtu.be/Z5gWeaCfu_I

Now you can see how the gold foil papers, layered flowers, ephemera and all those In-Color dots work together across the eight scrapbook pages. I also share the different ways you can make them, depending on whether you want everything pre-cut or would rather work from the tutorial.

I had so much fun playing with all the different color combinations in this one, and I can’t wait for you to see more!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/Z5gWeaCfu_I

After you watch, tell me—which color combination surprised you the most?

Let me share a sneak peek of Bloom Boutique Scrapbook layouts kit. ...

08/23/2026

One more peek at my Bloom Boutique Scrapbook Kit before I share the video tomorrow! 💜

This layout pairs Hydrangea Hue with Peaceful Pine… two colors I probably wouldn’t have thought to put together, but look how pretty they are!

Tomorrow I’ll show you more and explain the different ways you can make all eight pages.

What photos do you already have that would look great with these colors?

08/21/2026

Here’s another little peek at my Bloom Boutique Scrapbook Kit… and this time we’re switching from Golden Glow to Barely Blush and Lost Lagoon. 🌸

I mixed the Boutique Blossoms die cuts with pieces from the Here & Now Ephemera—and they look like they were made to go together.

Okay… who knew Barely Blush and Lost Lagoon would be this pretty together? Have you tried this color combo yet?

08/20/2026

I’ve been working on a new scrapbook kit using the Bloom Boutique collection… and here’s your first little peek! 🌼

Look how BEAUTIFUL Golden Glow is—especially paired with the gold foil in the DSP. I can’t wait to show you more!

Who here has created with the Bloom Boutique papers? Or are they still on your “I want to play but haven’t found the time” list?

08/16/2026

I have plenty of space left to work in… don’t you think??? 😂😂 Just a tiny little sneak peek at what I’ve been working on! 👀

08/15/2026

Starting on a new project and going rogue with colors…. Not sure what I think… how about you guys? Are blue pine cones okay???

08/07/2026

🏈 Every football mom probably has one memory that comes to mind before all the others.

Mine isn't a touchdown...
or a championship...
or even Carter's final game.
It's what happened after the big plays.

I was fortunate to be one of our school's media photographers, so I spent every game on the sidelines with my camera. And after a great play, Carter would often give me a hug on the sideline before heading back to the huddle.
Those hugs lasted just a few seconds but they're some of my favorite football memories.

That's why these scrapbook pages mean so much to me. They're not just about the score or the season. They're about preserving the little moments that made those Friday nights unforgettable.

I'd love to hear one of your football memories. ❤️