Guest Designer Greta Smithson, Article #3

One of the things I love about our little word-association questionnaire, is that it gives me a chance to find out something I didn't already know about our Guest Designers:

• Biggest Challenge - Technology.  I don't blog, can't scan, and my only cutting and pasting is done with scissors and adhesive.  I feel like such a dinosaur!  I really should learn.  I need a computer tutor.
• First Stamp - I'm not sure, so how about favorite A Muse stamp?  I know I shouldn't play favorites, but, I've turned so many critters into party animals with that tiny "party hat"!  And, for Halloween, I love the round format of "ghost trio"--so punch-able --(Is that a word???)  But now that new moose . . . I guess I can't do favorite stamp either!
• Can't LIve Without - A little creative time every day
• Favorite Product - Right now I am enamored with the Cuttlebug and its embossing folders.  And, ribbon--I have to force myself NOT to use it on every card.  And Stickles . . .
• Climate - Autumn in New England--cool, crisp, gorgeous foliage.  (It's that white stuff that follows that I'm not so crazy about..)
• Last Purchase - I just bought a Scor-Pal, but haven't played with it much yet.
• Proudest Moment - Being named to the original A Muse Design Team.  I was a fairly new stamper and wasn't even sure what a design team was, but it sounded fun--and it was!
• Passion - Paper crafting
• Food - Pretzels
• The Future - More designing
• Time Of Day - I'm a morning person--up by 6 am, a walk, my coffee and I'm good to go!

I would never have guessed at the time, that Greta was a "new" stamper when the original A Muse Design Team was formed!  I only remember looking at her creations in awe, and smackin' myself on the forehead--"DANGNABBIT!!!  Why don't I ever think of stuff like that???"  Yup.  That's what I remember!  *chuckle*

She still makes me do that, too . . . take a look at these fun ditties:

Sweet little Twinkle Heart Sticker on Hailey's Snowman, and I love how she partially embossed the white panel so that it appears all around the snowman, not through him!  Awesome!  I gotta try that!

In Greta's world, animals have hats.  Almost all the time!  It just cracks me!  And, here we see Moose making his first appearance, complete with a warm scarf, too!

Don't feel like coloring?  Well, here's a simple masculine card that fits the bill, also starring Moose!  A simple quad layout and shazaaaaam!  Your card is DONE!

This is just too sweet, doncha' think?! I would never have thought to secure an image to the center of a mondo snowflake die cut like this!  Brilliantly simple!

Didja' just smack yer forehead?  I did.  I seriously did! *chuckle*

One more week of Greta's creations to share--yikes!  I think I'll experience separation anxiety because it's been so much fun for me personally to hook up with Greta once again, and just enjoy her creativity!

Be sure to leave a comment (one per article, please!) on each of Greta's Guest Designer articles, and we'll enter your name in the drawing at the end of this series!

Happy Friday ya'all!                  
      

Comments

[Edie]

WOW!
I love the birthday card w/o coloring. So simple yet such a statement!
I also love that Greta uses colors I don't normally think of. Purple snowflakes? Why not? SO cute.
Thanks for the inspiration.

[Dawn Nikol]

Love that snowman card!!

[Becky]

I just love the birthday card!! Thanks for the inspiration...thinking outside the box.

[june g]

i just ordered a big marvy snowflake punch, can't wait to try it out on the snowtubing stamp. great designs! i'm a bit like you, i'm glad to have teenagers to help me out with the technology.

[bunny]

The cards are so cute!

[Sandy]

luv the ease and simplicity of the masculine moose card--very versatile idea

[StampinCathy]

I've really enjoyed Greta's creative projects. I just love her creative style and everything has been so inspiring. I want some of Greta's MOJO. Thanks

[Anita Young]

I love the masculine birthday card - so simple and quick but it looks great! My kind of card : )

[Jillian]

I think that the snowman card is just adorable!!! I love the way the kitchen bar note cards look when decorated :)

[JenMarie]

LOVE these cards!!!

[Kimberly O'Rosky]

These are all adorable. I especially like the snowman card!!!

[Amanda]

Really cute! Maybe you could post some of Greta's original designs... That would be neat to see!

[Amy]

I love that in Greta's world, animals get hats! Lucky, lucky animals to be living there and having so much fun :-)

[Carol O'Leary]

I love the moose, too! And what a great idea it is to use the punched snowflake that way! I'm rethinking my Christmas card design . . .

[Teresa]

These are really cute! Thanks for sharing!

[Stefanie Rico]

It's great to see a "veteran" at work.

[laurlynn]

Perfect cards, simple but sweet!

[Sarah C. (WAstamper on SCS)]

LOVE the snowflake! Oh what fun! And I agree - it would be fun to see some of Greta's original designs.

[Tracy]

Greta rocks A Muse! Thank you so much for bringing us her amazing stampin' skilz! We love Greta!!!!

[vdalton]

That snowman card is my favorite!

{vicki}

[Q]

Wow - my head hurts from all the smacking. ;) Thanks for sharing her cards with us - she always inspires me.

[Dana Klinkner]

Greta - I LOVE these card samples! The snowman card is SO adorable - love the embossed snow and glittered heart. And the little boy sledding stamp on the big snowflake - so perfect together. I love your style and appreciate you sharing your creativity with us. Happy Stamping!

[nancy l.]

These cards are all adorable!! I can't pick a fave - they're all great! : )

[Bryn]

Oh, how cute is that Moose? I really love that Greta put a scarf and hat on him. I also really love that she used the color purple for snowflakes! I would never have thought of that, but what a beautiful card it makes!

[Rachael]

I love the snowman card! It's so cute and makes me long for winter and hot chocolate. I think the pink heart in the middle is just the sweetest thing. Thanks for the creative ideas Greta!

[yoorah]

Love the snowflake card!

[Suzanne]

I think the snowflake cards is adorable!!

[Lara]

I just love the snowflake card. So Cool.

[Jen]

Another great set of cards!!! I *love* the snowman!!!

[Jenn Ryan]

Love the masculine card, nice and easy!

[Doreen Schostek]

Great cards Greta! I love the red and green kitchen dots paired together!!

[Betty T.]

All of these cards are fantastic!! Not too hard to figure out why she was on the original A Muse DT!!!

[Holly H.]

Thanks for sharing your cards... and the arrival of moose!

[BeachGirl]

What inspiring ideas! Love that moose.

[Lindsay]

I love the masculine quad card. It would be so great for guys. That's something that I struggle with the most is making non-frilly, non-glittery cards.

[Alanna (al_silver2)]

Love all your creations...especially the masculine card!

[Jill]

I wanna be like Greta.................. she's MY muse!

[Jill Grace]

Marvelous work Greta! I love your use of the tent stamp... it's one of my favorites and yet I've only figured out a couple ways to use it. The card is perfect :)

[Jennifer Moore]

I love the idea of critters wearing hats.

[Lori Barnett]

WAY CUTE STUFF. I love the moose stamp...it's one of my new fav's too :)

[Beca]

I love the snowman one...the embossing was such a cool idea!!

[Susan]

Sweetly simple. Stunningly subtle. Thanks!

[angie]

Beautiful cards!!!!

[Glenda J]

Fabulous cards from Greta - especially love the Moose and the snowman.

[Marge]

Love all of these, but Hailey's Snowman is my Fav!

[Kristin O]

How do you leave the center part un-embossed? That's so cool! I also love the image on the snowflake. Great ideas, tfs!

[Nancy W]

Wow, Greta's designs exemplifies A Muse philsophy so wonderfully well. I love all her designs. So simple yet so expressive. Thanks for sharing.
P.S. How was the snowman background only partially embossed?

[Victoria]

The snow man card is my favorite! Please share a tutorial on how to do just the partial embossing around an image with the Cuttlebug.

[sandy]

Love the Moose in the hat & scarf! I just picked up the moose myself, just couldn't leave him there he's soooo cute. I was thinking of him in a flower garden and under a tree of red and gold foliage. Now he'll be wearing his new scarf! Thanks for the idea. MMMMmmm, and how about christmas lights, or mistletow or brightly colored balls hanging from his antlers??? Hmmmm, then how about.....
Seriously love your simplicity :)

[shirley wong]

great ideas

[elaine]

Wow - love the simplicity of these cards! I agree with you, Julie, - "why couldn't I think of that?"

[michele h.]

All of the cards are great! I am particularly loving the snowman one! I hope to see more of greta's great cards!

thanks...michele h..

[Cathy K.]

Great cards - love the little snowman!

[Erika M]

Just what I love - easy cards especially when I'm short on time.

[Debbie]

I love all of Greta's cards. I'm always partial to Snowmen. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us.

[NancyL2648]

Love all these card!!! The moose with the hat just makes me smile.

[Elyss Jennings]

Great work! Very original!! :)

[StampinCathy]

OMGosh these cards are just to cute. I just love the extra details you add to your cards.

[Melissa]

Thanks for all the inspiration! I loved all the cards.

[Patty W]

Love all the cards... great inspiration!

[PennyH]

These are all great cards! I especially love the scarf and hat on the moose. Very creative! :)

[dotty]

Great cards!! Love the snowflake and the 4 panel moose. Thanks for sharing & for the inspiration :)

[Cris]

I love that holiday moose! So cute! And that moose/camping card would be perfect for my neighbour!

[Andrea B.]

I love the cards - you've given me some great ideas!

[Marie Barnette]

Greta makes and sends the most original cards and always makes me smile. Even the envelopes are personalized. I can't wait for each holiday to see what she sends me. She's special, she's my sister!

[NicoleM]

I love all of these, they are classics! And that moose card is the perfect Christmas card. I also like the sledder with the large snowflake, these are really getting me in the mood for the holidays! Thanks for sharing your wonderful work Greta!

[Kate W.]

I love that snowman card!

[Chris Hauck]

These are all so very cute! Love that big snowflake with the sledder in the middle.
Thanks for sharing and inspiring us to think outside of the box.
Chris

[Kelly Braund]

Love em!

[Amye]

The birthday card is my fave!

[HeathreP]

Greta definitely has a great sense of simple style! Thanks so much for sharing her work!

[Carole]

I am just lovin' the moose. And Greta's making me want a Cuttlebug.

[Kathyc on SCS]

Once again, love em all! I think I see lots of snowflakes in my future!
Kathy Camasso

[Angie]

I love the embossed dots around the snowman ~ a perfect detail! Great cards!!