Friday, May 13, 2011

GUEST DESIGNER & GIVEAWAY: Trudy Sjolander – 5/13


Trudy Sjolander joins us today as our last of three guest designers. We held an audition on Splitcoast Stampers a few months ago and had over a hundred people apply, so you know Trudy has to good!

 Trudy was chosen because her designs offer a fresh perspective from our current design team's work.  She describes her style as "cutsie cutisie" because she often has cute animals and flowers appear in her work. She spends a lot of time adding layers, stitching, and adding embellishments. It's clear that the amount of work that goes into each card is substantial, and she doesn't just whip these together on a whim, they don't take her 10 minutes to do. There is real thought and careful craft here. She uses watercolors 99% of the time and is an illustrator, design team challenge coordinator for Really Reasonable Ribbon, and teaches classes.

Trudy's been published in CardMaker magazine and was just one of eleven designers whose work was featured in "Coloring Techniques for Card Making." Without further delay, here are some of Trudy's creations! She's stamped "Friends are Forever" from PSA Essentials Dare to Dream. There sure are a lot of flowers in here!



Up next, Trudy has created this "Thinking of You" card, stamping also from PSA Essentials Dare to Dream Peel & Stick pack. More and more flowers! These colors are very springy.


Lastly, Trudy created a very bright birthday card. She's stamped "Skip the Cake, Eat the Icing" from Dare to Dream, and the cupcakes from PSA Whimsy Cakes Peel & Stick stamps. She's taken tremendous care and time to color in the stamps, even the outer rings. She's used her copics here – and managed to shade the cakes perfectly. This bright and cheery card would be fun to send to a friend for their birthday, wouldn't it?



BLOG CANDY/GIVEAWAY ALERT! Today, we'd like to welcome Trudy's designs & her readers visiting PSA Stamp Camp by giving away: 1 custom stamp, 1 Peel & Stick pack, 1 alignment tool, & 1 ink. An $80.00 retail value! To enter to win: Follow this blog and/or like us on Facebook. Leave us a comment letting us know you've done so. Each action is an entry to win and we will draw the winner tomorrow! Good luck!
I hope you've enjoyed seeing some fresh designers work. Be sure to visit Trudy's blog to see more by this talented crafter! 

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31 comments:

  1. Babe O'MaraMay 13, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Trudy's cards are absolutely gorgeous. Such detail in all of them, and beautiful coloring. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm already a follower.

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  2. Lisa's Creative NicheMay 13, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Wow, love the three different looks! I'm already a fan follower and I like you too on fb, woo hoo! thanks for the chance and inspiration!
    Lisa
    summer_sunset54@hotmail.com

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  3. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Love, love, love Trudy's work! These cards are adorable! I'm a new follower. :) ~kurlygirl Kurly-Q

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  4. Bonnie GarbyMay 13, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Trudy's cards are magnificent. I just love her style. What a great addition to your dt lineup. I look forward to seeing more of her work!!

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  5. mommyof5kidzMay 13, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Trudy's work is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I love her cards and all those layers that she adds so brilliantly!

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  6. DawnllMay 13, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Love Trudy's style and great eye for color.
    Good choice to share her creations.
    I am a new follower and off to join face book now.
    blessings to you, Dawn ll

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  7. Connie M.May 13, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Oh my goodness...these are all just sooo amazing! What wonderful cards, Trudy has created here! WOW!!

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  8. KindredEspritMay 13, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Welcome, Trudy! Fabulous cards! The first one is my favourite!
    I'm a blog follower. :-)

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  9. sweetlilscrapperMay 13, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    already a follower - these projects are soo pretty.. i especially love the last one!

    sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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  10. TanyaMay 13, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Wow, Trudy these are gorgeous! Love all the flowers and your perfect little bow on the first, so dreamy!

    I follow the blog and over on FB.

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  11. Lisa R.May 13, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Awesome cards! Love the detail great embellishing. Following now, and facebook. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  12. Holly AKA KopyKatMay 13, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    these are so beautiful!

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  13. TerryMay 13, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I am a new follower and also on fb.
    Trudy your work is amazing! Love all the cards, you are so creative!

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  14. Toni Stacey SimpsonMay 13, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Love the cards! I am a new follower and also liked you on FB.

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  15. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Trudy always does amazing work!
    (I'm a follower here and on FB)
    hugs,
    Gini

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  16. Linda ImlerMay 13, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Trudy's work is wonderful, so many great ideas.
    I'm now a new follower on your blog. :)

    Linda Imler

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  17. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I am new follower:) Love the cards! http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

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  18. AnitaMay 13, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I love all the cards and I am a new follower and like you on facebook.

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  19. THERESAMay 14, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Trudy's work is amazing, been to her blog and dimply love how she put a card together, she has such style, am a new follower here and off to facebook now............lol
    lotsa luv

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  20. EstherMay 14, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Wonderful cards, just love them!!
    I'm already a follower and like your facebook page!

    http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

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  21. cathyMay 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I became and follower and liked you on Facebook.

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  22. tandkparkerMay 14, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Wow - love Trudy's cards - the flowers are just beautiful! I'm already a follower.
    tfs - kim
    tandkparker at comcast dot net

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  23. tandkparkerMay 14, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I've found you on FB & liked you! Thanks for a second chance to win.
    Kim
    tandkparker at comcast dot net

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  24. Angi BarrsMay 14, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Love Trudy's work. Gorgeous designs. Love them all. :)

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  25. YenMay 14, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Like you on Facebook! Your stamps are so cute - saw the videos, they are super easy to create.

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  26. YenMay 14, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Also follow your blog. Looking forward to seeing new projects and learning from PSA. Thanks.

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  27. HeidiMay 15, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Trudy's work is wonderful....... very pretty. I am a follower........ would love to win some candies!

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  28. SharMay 18, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Awww!! Did not get to enter this giveaway!!
    But I did want to say that she did a great Job on her projects!! So Beautiful!!!

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  29. KimberlyMay 18, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful cards...just love them all..layouts and added detail are awesome and the stamps are just right. www.justwordz.ca
    kimbob27 at hotmail dot com
    I'm a follower

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  30. KimberlyMay 18, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I also like you on facebook...great product.
    www.justwordz.ca
    kimbob27 at hotmail dot com

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  31. MeganMay 23, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    WOW! Those are amazing! (visiting from tatertots and jello)

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