2015 is coming to an end and what a wonderful year it has been! In 2015 I’ve released three new Sizzix collections Vintage Kitchen, Vintage Travel and Stitchlits. I’ve traveled around the USA on the Paper Trail in my trusty vintage camper Scotty and I’m off to do it again as I’m leaving for CHA today with Scotty in tow! Out of all the great things that have happened in 2015 I wanted to celebrate one of the greatest things of all…my wonderful, talented, and oh so creative Inspiration Team! I can’t even begin to describe how hard it was to pick just ONE of each team members fabulous projects but here they are , my favorite Inspiration Team projects of 2015!
Tracy Evans truly outdid herself with this fantastic trio of Make it 3D projects featuring DecoArt Media. I still can’t get over the delightful framing over the eyes of the stamped images…WOW!
Visit Tracy’s Blog for a walk in a mixed-media wonderland where you’ll find this marvelous make it 3D trio and more of the lovely projects Tracy has created this year!
Shelly Hickox is no stranger to Wow factor projects and her Faux Galvanized Metal Canister project is no exception. With the use of my Vintage Kitchen Canisters Die and DecoArt Media projects Shelly performs the ultimate creative magic trick by turning paper into metal, or at least making it look that way.
Stop by Shelly’s Blog to see how to create your own faux galvanized metal projects with Sizzix and DecoArt Media!
My favorite project from Pam Bray had to be her magnificent Vintage Camper Carousel! There are just too many delightful details to count on this project! Each camper is adorned with gorgeous Graphic 45 papers and Pam’s signature style.
Take a creative carousel ride over at Pam’s Blog
Anne Redfern has Vintage Travel Train Case creation modeled after a real one! Can you believe this project was NOT made with patterned paper? Neither can I!
Pack your bags for Anne’s Blog to find out how she covered this gorgeous Train Case with creative goodness!
Lisa Hoel has a magical style that shines through in this Loaf Pan Leprechaun House! This delightful dwelling is a must have for those lucky, little, leprechaun.
Try your luck over at Lisa’s Blog for more lovely details on her Loaf Pan Leprechaun House.
Nicole Wright was a new addition to the Inspiration Team in 2015 and it feels like she’s been here all along! I’ve literally been blown away by Nicole’s projects so naturally I had to pick this fantastic Cookie Box Windmill as a personal favorite!
Stop by Nicole’s Blog for some wind in your creative sails and a closer look at her Cookie Box Windmill.
Anna-Karin Evaldsson is our resident master of mixed-media tutorials. Her step by step instructions can turn a novice into an experienced artist. My favorite tutorial project from Anna-Karin this year is this Vintage Travel inspired Tool Box and Accordion Book.
Camp out at Anna-Karin’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to achieve this look with DecoArt Media products and Sizzix.
Michelle Zerull has created so many great projects using her fun-loving style and I’ve adored every single one. This Stitchlits Flower Hair Pin project however, is her most adorable creation this year IMHO.
Learn how to create your own Stitchlits Flower Hair Pins at Michelle’s Blog
Donna Budzynski has another fabulous floral project that I just love! With the use of Stampendous stamps and expert coloring skills Donna has created an Artist Trading Block project just bursting with blooms, butterflies, and creative inspiration!
Flutter over to Donna’s Blog to see more creativity in bloom.
Tonya Trantham our newest Inspiration Team member has a beyond beautiful Cookie Box Snow Globe creation that makes me weak in the knees! How could I not invite Tonya to join our team after seeing this inspired creation?
Visit Tonya’s Blog for more lovely photos of her Cookie Box Snow Globe and other artistic delights!
Diana Hetherington is always on the cutting edge of creativity (no Sizzix pun intended) . With these wearable Art Patches created with Sizzix Stitchlits she can wear her creativity on her sleeve…literally!
See what’s stitching over at Diana’s Blog and learn how to create your own wearable art!
Rina Gonzales created this downright adorable DIY Mug wreath that makes me want to come on in for a cup of joe! Rina’s projects make it easy for anyone to tap into their crafty side and create a project that’s too cute to boot!
See what’s brewing over at Rina’s Blog and find out how to create this adorable mug wreath yourself!
Before we end 2015 I’d like to give a HUGE thank you to my wonderful and creative Inspiration Team who amazes me week after week with their stunning creations using my dies. I’d also like to thank you my dear readers for your kind comments, support, and for sharing YOUR creativity in our Art with Heart challenges, None of this would be possible without YOU! To our sponsors Stampendous, DecoArt, and Graphic 45 thank you so much for collaborating with us it’s been so wonderful to see all of the creative possibilities there are when products are combined!
I wish you all a happy, healthy New Year! Now I’m off to CHA…see you in 2016!
Eileen
What a fantastic look back at 2015 , loved revisiting these fabulous projects. Tracy x X X X
Every one is a winner Tracy- and so glad you are on the team- your work is exquisite!
how fun to look back and see all the favorite projects. I think those are some of my favorites too! =) I’m looking forward to new adventures in 2016!
Lisa thanks for always being so positive and fun- and for sharing your talent with us all!
Wow!!! Beautiful projects from my teamies!!! Love our Sponsors that were so generous to us through the year!!! Can’t wait to see more amazing pieces from our team. Thanks Amy and Eileen for all you do!!!
Pam you are right about our sponsors- super lucky to have them- and they are lucky to have talented designers like you to make their products look good!
Amazing projects – amazing talent!
Susie- you do amazing things with these products too! Looking forward to CHA 🙂
Fabulous makes everyone, this is such a wonderful team to be part of! Glad to hear Eileen arrived safely in California! Anne xxx