I called Stampin' Up! earlier this week to double check whether or not I could post my non-winning Artisan Award projects on my blog and was told to go ahead. I always thought we had to wait until after Convention, but hey, I'm not about to say no. I really really really liked all my projects! Here's all 5 cards that I'd made:
Rock-A-Bye Baby
Paper: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Walk in the Park DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Piercer & Mat Pack, Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain, Dimensionals®
Just Buzzin' By
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Bella Rose DSP, Watercolour Paper
Ink: Stazon™, various for colouring
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain, Dimensionals®, Flower Fusion II, Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads, Aquapainter™
Embrace Life
Paper: Whisper White, Urban Oasis DSP, Watercolour Paper
Ink: Stazon™, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black Craft ink
Accessories: Vintage Brads, Black Embossing Powder, Baja Breeze Striped Grosgrain
Praying For You
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, Bella Bleu DSP, Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black Craft ink, Stazon™, various
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder, Basic Black Grosgrain, Dimensionals®, Brayer
You're A Friend
Paper: Confetti White, Basic Black, Perfect Plum, Kiwi Kiss Patterns DSP
Ink: Perfect Plum, Kiwi Kiss, Pale Plum, Stazon™
Accessories: Kiwi Kiss/Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals®, Eyelet Border Punch, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Crystal Effects®, Blender Pen
Hope you like them as much as I did!!

19 encouraging comments :):
Hey Renee. I think you were RIPPED off big time. I esp LURVE the wee bee card. Close 2nd is You're a friend. Please do not be discouraged, by others....there are far many more out there who are inspired by ur work.
These are beautiful cards, Renee - thanks for letting us see! I especially like the Embrace Life, and You're a Friend cards; my favourite colours. Love seeing what you've made.
Beautiful cards! I especially loveo the Embrace Life card but they are all fabulous.
Thanks for sharing, Renee! You did an outstanding job! So glad I didn't have to wait until convention to see them - I'm sure they will be on display in all their gorgeousness!
Kay
I LOVE them all Renee!! Sorry that you didn't win...I'd have definitely picked YOU!
I love the colours on that last card...kiwi and perfect plum eh? Very nice!
I love them all Renee,you are so talented.Thanks for sharing
Eileen(emcclean@telus.net)
WOW - those are FABULOUS cards! I Love 'em!
Oh my goodness all your cards are amazing.
Absolutely beautiful cards!!! TFS.
Jennifer
Ack - so gorgeous!! I personally think they're crazy for passing you up!! Not sure I could pick a fave but love the True Friend one!
All your cards are beautiful! I just discovered your blog and love all your work. Will be checking back often. Ali
Wonderful cards Renee! I love the Embrace Life one and of corse the one with the pink butterfly
Renee,
All your cards are beautiful! I tried to choose a favorite but I really love them all. Thanks for sharing them with us on your blog.
Renee, these are beautiful and you should be so proud. Their all winners to your fans, and how cool is that to have fans of your work!
Renee, these are gorgeous! I can't say I favor one over the others - they are all beautiful. Thank you for sharing and providing inspiration. Marta
I love ALL of them! Sure look like winners to me! ~chris
All of these cards are beautiful! Nicely done!
Beautiful- they are all wonderful- certainly it was difficult to judge the cards entered if these beautiful cards are the ones that were not chosen-they are all top notch!!!
Great set of cards! Well done on all of them!
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