Designer Spotlight; Jill Foster
How/when did you begin stamping? Several years ago, a co-worker first introduced me to stamping when she shared her hand-stamped Christmas cards. I stamped time to time after that but really began stamping on a more consistent basis in 2009 when I started my blog.
What is your favorite technique/style? I love anything with lots of ink and coloring. Often, I like to start my cards with completely white cardstock and build up the colors, backgrounds, and main elements myself, using lots of different techniques.
Which Penny Black products are you most drawn to? I can’t pick! And I love that with Penny Black. I don’t have to. When I’m in the mood for something cute I can reach for Mimi or a Hedgie, and if I want something elegant or natural, Penny Black has that, too! Currently I am really drawn to the new Madison Designer Paper Pad and can’t wait to step outside of my box and use more patterned paper in my creations.
What do you do when you’re in a stamping ‘slump’? Lately, when I’m in a slump I turn to Pinterest for inspiration. I just have to be careful not to spend too much time there, it’s sooo addictive. 
(To take a peek at Jill’s Pinterest Boards, click HERE.)
How would you describe your craft space in three words? Organized, colorful, and cozy.
What would be your advice to beginner stampers? If you enjoy sharing your work, I recommend starting a blog. I think having an outlet to share my work motivated me to stamp on a more regular basis and develop my skills. And if you’re looking to learn new techniques, check out YouTube for lots of ideas- it’s like taking a mini class.
Do you have any questions for our readers? I’d love to see what you’ve been creating with Penny Black stamps, where do you share your work?
SUPPLIES: 4266L Christmas Music, 30-139 Mouse Deco, 2025 M Music Note Background.
Jill is the genius behind our popular PB&J tutorial vidoes (Penny Black & Jill)… You can view her (amazing!) videos HERE. Stay tuned for another Designer Spotlight!
Love Jill and her work. She is an inspiration!
Jill’s artistic abilities are fantastic! Love watching her videos – so full of great techniques and inspiration!
Love Jill’s style of card making and always inspired by her designs. This is gorgeous with the sponging of color and distressing. Great learning more about you Jill
Lovely feature of Jill, who is an amazing artist – everything JIll makes is an absolute masterpiece
I’ve learnt much from Jill’s video tutorials & I have to agree with her about the fact that with Penny Black you don’t have to choose between cute or classic, that’s becoming even more true now with the patterned papers being introduced. I think too that blogging helps you to see things slightly differently & it certainly made me think more about how to express an idea in writing.
Paula (PEP)
Yay Jill! I’ve admired your coloring skills for forever
Your card designs and coloring leave me speechless, more so now that I know you’ve only been doing this for a short time 
It was fun to get to know you better 
Hello!
I love your videos Jill – and your work is lovely! I look forward to each one! I share my work on my blog. Wishing you a sunshine day!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
So enjoy your videos…thanks for sharing – you card is beautiful!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
So nice to learn more about you Jill. I so enjoy your videos and all of your fabulous hints! Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
Love Jill! My favorite part of her videos is watching her ink distress and to see the dazzling outcome. Jill rocks!
Wow! Thanks to everyone for the super sweet comments. You have filled my day with smiles!! Thanks again!!!!
Jill is one of the best!! =)
I absolutely love Jill’s cards and the videos are a huge treat. I always learn something and I have been stamping for about 14 years. I have a dedicated craft room now that my youngest son is out on his own! Jill has wonderful talent and it is delightful that she shares it with the stamping world! Thank you very much!
I love Jill’s work, she is so very talented!
Jill is an amazing artist and shares “how to” so perfectly!! Her use of color is especially awesome!
Deze kaart bedoelde ik die ik gebruikt heb als idee
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I have taken Jill’s classes in Yuma and surely miss her, beautiful work.