Nutty

Last week, I posted about how to add shading to stamped images, and showcased this little squirrel in the video.  He was shaded with only one color of pencil, and I wanted to use him on a project.

A little treat bag, full of mixed nuts, seemed to be the cutest way to showcase him.  I layered up a panel of Pumpkin Bread Card Stock - stamped with the Flannel Life Background stamp - and embossed Oatmeal Cookie card stock.  Both were cut with fishtail banner ends.  I folded them over the top of my filled bag, and stapled them in place.  

The squirrel was attached with a few foam squares, and a couple of Fashion Gold pieces were added.  This little bag was super easy to create, and is super cute!  A fun treat for those in your life who aren't into sweets (those are CRAZY people - so nuts may be totally appropriate!).  

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The new month also means that a new edition of Coach Collective is available - and look at all of these cute peeks!  This edition is packed full of fun Halloween cards and projects.  

I am thrilled to be collaborating with these talented ladies to bring you creative project tutorials featuring current Fun Stampers Journey products. Monthly, we create step-by-step written tutorials (with photographs), to complete a project.  All of these tutorials are then collected into that month's edition.  The tutorials are sent to you in one concise document, ready for you to enjoy!

 You can get this tutorial collection two ways: 

• The first option is to use the Paypal Button below to order the PDF collection for $15, and I will send it out to you ASAP.* 

• The second option, is to break out that wish list! Make a purchase of $50 or more between October 1st, and October 31st in my Fun Stampers Journey store, and I will send you this tutorial collection for FREE, without you having to do anything else!* 

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Coach Collective | October 2018

 

If you are making a purchase - of $50 or more - from my FSJ store (10/1/18 - 10/31/18), 
you will receive this collection as a bonus, please do not purchase through this button.  
The tutorial will be sent out to you, after I receive confirmation of your order. 
Order Bonus not available outside of October dates.  Thanks!
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*Please note: I send the tutorial out, via email, myself.  If for some reason, you have not received it within 12 hours (and you've checked to make sure it's not in your spam folder), please email me at muchlovesara (at) gmail.com

All 12 tutorials will be sent to you in one concise document, ready for you to enjoy! Coach Collective project tutorials are created with currently available supplies from Fun Stampers Journey and provide measurements in inches only.

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                    

Supplies Used:

Use this easy list to find the products I used in my projects. (Contains affiliate links - where I earn a commission from purchases made from my links, at no cost to you. Your support helps me keep this blog going, and continue to create - Thank you! Affiliates and disclosures can be found here.) 

Stamps: 

Thankful Friends Stamp & Die Bundle BD-0429, Flannel Life SS-0325

Inks:

Whip Cream True Color Fusion Ink IP-0009, Dark Roast True Color Fusion Ink IP-0050, Journey Color Burst Pencils JM-0077

Papers:

Pumpkin Bread 8.5"x 11" Card Stock CS-0098, Clear Bags ST-0122

Embellishments:
Fashion Gold AC-0292

Tools:
 Barn Wall Embossing Folder EF-0033, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Journey Days Stapler TO-0118
Adhesives:
Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081, Journey Foam Squares - Medium AD-0085

October Coach Collective Sneak Peek and Preorder

October is nearly here - which means Halloween - which means that my yard will soon be full of blow ups and lights, and neighborhood kids.  We jokingly call it the season of drive-bys, because our little cul-de-sac starts to see a lot more traffic as people check out the decorations.  We've already purchased a few new things to add to the display as well, so it just keeps growing! 

The new month also means that a new edition of Coach Collective will be available - and look at all of these cute peeks!  This edition is packed full of fun Halloween cards and projects.  

I am thrilled to be collaborating with these talented ladies to bring you creative project tutorials featuring current Fun Stampers Journey products. Monthly, we create step-by-step written tutorials (with photographs), to complete a project.  All of these tutorials are then collected into that month's edition.  The tutorials are sent to you in one concise document, ready for you to enjoy!

 You can get this tutorial collection two ways: 

• The first option is to use the Paypal Button below to order the PDF collection for $15, and I will send it out to you on the morning of October 1st.* 

• The second option, is to break out that wish list! With a brand new catalog, this one will be easy! Make a purchase of $50 or more between October 1st, and October 31st in my Fun Stampers Journey store, and I will send you this tutorial collection for FREE, without you having to do anything else!* 

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Coach Collective | October 2018 PREORDER

If you are making a purchase - of $50 or more - from my FSJ store (10/1/18 - 10/31/18), 
you will receive this collection as a bonus, please do not purchase through this button.  
The tutorial will be sent out to you, after I receive confirmation of your order. 
Order Bonus not available outside of October dates.  Thanks!
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*Please note: I send the tutorial out, via email, myself on the morning of October 1st.  If for some reason, you have not received it within 12 hours (and you've checked to make sure it's not in your spam folder), please email me at muchlovesara (at) gmail.com

All 12 tutorials will be sent to you in one concise document, ready for you to enjoy! Coach Collective project tutorials are created with currently available supplies from Fun Stampers Journey and provide measurements in inches only.

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                    

Crush on Color in September | Coach Collective - September Edition

September is a big month if you like color!  In September, FSJ is inviting you to Crush on Color with 20% off of ink pads, and each of our individually packaged card stocks.  Add all of the reds, greens, and purples to your life!

See all of the details in the flyers below.

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Today!  Today!  Coach Collective's September Edition is available today!

I am thrilled to be collaborating with these talented ladies to bring you creative project tutorials featuring current Fun Stampers Journey products. Monthly, we create step-by-step written tutorials (with photographs), to complete a project.  All of these tutorials are then collected into that month's edition.  The tutorials are sent to you in one concise document, ready for you to enjoy!

There are a few different ways to get your hands on this fun, creative bunch of tutorials.

• You can purchase the tutorial, using the paypal button below, and I will get your copy sent out ASAP*.  
• Make a purchase of $50 or more in my online shop during September, and I will send you the September edition for free*.  
• Members of my team receive the tutorials I make, as a special thank you for being part of my team.  If you would like more information about how to create your own business - doing what you love - and get a discount on your crafting supplies, please visit this page.  

Coach Collective project tutorials are created with currently available supplies from Fun Stampers Journey and provide measurements in inches only.

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Coach Collective | September 2018

If you are making a purchase - of $50 or more - from my FSJ store (09/1/18 - 09/30/18), 
you will receive this collection as a bonus, please do not purchase through this button.  
The tutorial will be sent out to you, after I receive confirmation of your order. 
Order Bonus not available outside of September dates.  Thanks!
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*Please note: I send the tutorial out, via email, myself.  If for some reason, you have not received it within 12 hours (and you've checked to make sure it's not in your spam folder), please email me at muchlovesara (at) gmail.com

I'm so excited for you to see the amazing Back to School projects inside this edition.  Don't forget that, this month, the collection includes a bonus tutorial - thanks to our guest designer!

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                    

Simple Good Life

I adore the Prints from the Good Life Collection.  The more muted, and soft tones, and country/farm style graphics feel very familiar and comforting.  For today's card, I wanted to feature some of those pretty patterns, and chose to create a card without a sentiment - which allows it to be sent for a wider variety of reasons.  

I layered up my chicken wire patterned paper, on top of the blue buffalo check paper.  I wrapped a bit of the Cotton Chambray Shirt ribbon (LOVE!!!  This is a must have in my book!) around the layers, and then tied a small bow.  I layered this panel on top of the soft gray wood panel.

I stamped and die cut the flowers from the Flower Shower stamp set, and colored them in with the Color Burst pencils.  This layer was glued onto the card front, and then I adhered the whole card front to a Whip Cream card base.  A few pearls up in the corner finished off the card.  

I adore how this card looked completed.  The flowers pop against the denim look of the ribbon, and the pearls add just a bit more elegance.  

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It's almost here!  Tomorrow is the day - September's Coach Collective is nearly here.

Coach Collective's September edition is available September 1^st, but if you would like to preorder yours today, just click on the PayPal button below.

On September 1^st, you will be among the first to receive the September edition of Coach Collective.

All 12 tutorials will be sent to you in one concise document, ready for you to enjoy! Coach Collective project tutorials are created with currently available supplies from Fun Stampers Journey and provide measurements in inches only.

 You can get this tutorial collection in a few ways: 

• The first option is to use the Paypal Button below to order the PDF collection for $15, and I will send it out to you on September 1st.* 

• The second option, is to break out that wish list! With a brand new catalog, this one will be easy! Make a purchase of $50 or more between Sept 1st, and Sept 30th in my Fun Stampers Journey store, and I will send you this tutorial collection for FREE, without you having to do anything else!* 

•  The third and final option is joining my team! If you've thought about joining FSJ as a coach, one of the perks of being on my team, is that you get any tutorial I create for FREE!

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Coach Collective | September 2018 Preorder

If you are making a purchase - of $50 or more - from my FSJ store (09/1/18 - 09/30/18), 
you will receive this collection as a bonus, please do not purchase through this button.  
The tutorial will be sent out to you, after I receive confirmation of your order. 
Order Bonus not available outside of July dates.  Thanks!
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*Please note: I send the tutorial out, via email, myself.  If for some reason, you have not received it within 12 hours (and you've checked to make sure it's not in your spam folder), please email me at muchlovesara (at) gmail.com

I am thrilled to be collaborating with these talented ladies to bring you creative project tutorials featuring current Fun Stampers Journey products and it all starts again Saturday September 1^st.  See you then! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                    

Supplies Used:

Use this easy list to find the products I used in my projects. (Contains affiliate links - where I earn a commission from purchases made from my links, at no cost to you. Your support helps me keep this blog going, and continue to create - Thank you! Affiliates and disclosures can be found here.) 

Stamps: 

Flower Shower Stamp & Die Bundle BD-0415

Inks:

Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink IP-0041, Journey Color Burst Pencils JM-0077

Papers:

Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Good Life Prints PP-0055

Embellishments:
Pearls AC-0024, Cotton Chambray Shirt Ribbon AC-0411

Tools:
Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Grand Pro Shears TO-0064, Heat Gun TO-0083
Adhesives:
Journey Craft Glue AD-0111, Journey Foam Squares - Medium AD-0085

SPECIAL Facebook Live Today | August Coach Collective

Join me at 1 PM MST today on Facebook Live to celebrate the launch of the BRAND NEW Journey Holidays Mini Trends Catalog.  We're going to be creating something that you DO NOT want to miss!

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It's the first of the month, and that means a new edition of Coach Collective is available now!  12 Tutorials, with step by step instructions and photos, available in one PDF file.  This month, our theme was shaped cards.  No rectangles allowed! 

All 12 tutorials will be sent to you in one concise document, ready for you to enjoy! Coach Collective project tutorials are created with currently available supplies from Fun Stampers Journey and provide measurements in inches only.

 You can get this tutorial collection in a few ways: 

• The first option is to use the Paypal Button below to order the PDF collection for $15, and I will send it out to you.* 

• The second option, is to break out that wish list! With a brand new catalog, this one will be easy! Make a purchase of $50 or more between August 1st, and August 31st in my Fun Stampers Journey store, and I will send you this tutorial collection for FREE, without you having to do anything else!* 

•  The third and final option is joining my team! If you've thought about joining FSJ as a coach, one of the perks of being on my team, is that you get any tutorial I create for FREE!

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Coach Collective | August 2018

If you are making a purchase - of $50 or more - from my FSJ store (08/1/18 - 08/31/18), 
you will receive this collection as a bonus, please do not purchase through this button.  
The tutorial will be sent out to you, after I receive confirmation of your order. 
Order Bonus not available outside of August dates.  Thanks!
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*Please note: I send the tutorial out, via email, myself.  If for some reason, you have not received it within 12 hours (and you've checked to make sure it's not in your spam folder), please email me at muchlovesara (at) gmail.com

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Letterboard Courage

Today's post is going to be a long one - and I promise there is some ACTUAL creative inspiration in here too - so I'm diving right in!

Today is CATALOG LAUNCH DAY!  That's right, all of the amazing goodies from the NEW 2018-2019 Catalog can now be purchased!  Have you seen this catalog yet?  It's stunning.    If you'd like a hard copy of the catalog, you can get one for free (just pay shipping)!  If you just want to see this stunner of a catalog, I'm embedding the flip through below. Need a wish list to fill out?  Here's a printable version that you can fill out as your looking through the catalog.


I have a wishlist going already.  Want to know a few of my favorites from this catalog?

• PG 16 | Good Life Collection:  I love EVERYTHING about this new collection.  The stamps have a sweet, country, theme, and the papers are gorgeous. 
• PG 19 | Bloom Wall, and Barn Wall Embossing Folders: MUST HAVES in my book.  They are stunning and will be amazing backdrops for a variety of card styles
• PG 44 | Spread Love Bundle: Check out that gorgeous font.  I love pretty sentiment sets, and this one definitely will be in my cart!
• PG 205 | Journey Scallops Die Set: We've been asking, and now we have some fun scallops to add to our circle die cuts!
• PG 257 | Copper & Rose Gold PanPastels: I happy danced as soon as I saw these!  (Please note, in the PRINTED copies of the catalog, the labels are reversed on the samples.  The Rose Gold is the lighter toned sample.  This has been corrected in the online catalog.) Example
• PG 269 | Copper & Rose Gold Embossing Powder: I *may* have squealed a little when I saw these.  They are gorgeous. Example
• PG 268 | Good Life Color Family: This new color family features gorgeous slightly muted shades.  The Tin Pail is my immediate fave, although a few other colors already have wheels spinning in my head.  In addition to the inky products show in the chart, there are some new ribbons and twine in several of the shades (See pages 278-279)

Is your wishlist ready?  In the US, you can shop in my Journey store 24/7, from anywhere you have Internet.  From work?  Just don't let your boss see - unless your boss is crafty, and then definitely share where you are getting all your fun new crafty goodness! In your pjs? No problem!  In the bathtub? Who cares! (just please don't tell me that one!)

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The New Coach Collective is available TODAY!  Twelve step-by-step tutorials in one easy PDF - One each from 12 talented coaches. 

All 12 tutorials will be sent to you in one concise document, ready for you to enjoy! Coach Collective project tutorials are created with currently available supplies from Fun Stampers Journey and provide measurements in inches only.

 You can get this tutorial collection in a few ways: 

• The first option is to use the Paypal Button below to order the PDF collection for $15, and I will send it out to you.* 

• The second option, is to break out that wish list! With a brand new catalog, this one will be easy! Make a purchase of $50 or more between July 1st, and July 31st in my Fun Stampers Journey store, and I will send you this tutorial collection for FREE, without you having to do anything else!* 

•  The third and final option is joining my team! If you've thought about joining FSJ as a coach, one of the perks of being on my team, is that you get any tutorial I create for FREE!

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Coach Collective | July 2018

If you are making a purchase - of $50 or more - from my FSJ store (07/1/18 - 07/31/18), 
you will receive this collection as a bonus, please do not purchase through this button.  
The tutorial will be sent out to you, after I receive confirmation of your order. 
Order Bonus not available outside of July dates.  Thanks!
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*Please note: I send the tutorial out, via email, myself.  If for some reason, you have not received it within 12 hours (and you've checked to make sure it's not in your spam folder), please email me at muchlovesara (at) gmail.com

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Finally, we get to a card!  There's been so much going on, and so many announcements, that I'm going to make it up to you this week.  To celebrate the launch of the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog, I'm going to share a card EVERY DAY this week.  It's a launch party happening right here on my blog.  Each of these cards was created for my Designers Showcase Display board that was shown at the recent FSJ convention.  

I started out the card today, with the brand new Letterboard Sentiments stamp set.  I heat embossed one of the sentiments onto Cool Pool card stock, in gold embossing powder.  Then I took my piece to the trimmer and used the scoring blade to score lines into the card stock, to give it that letter board look.  I backed that panel up with a piece of Black Licorice card stock, then used foam squares to lift that off my Whip Cream card base.  A few flowers and pearls were added as accents.  

The card was super easy and cute!  Whew - my fingers are tired from all this typing.  Scroll back up and flip through the catalog again, and then leave me a comment letting me know what YOUR must haves are from the new catalog!  Are you drooling over that rose gold and copper yet?  

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:

Stamps: 
Letterboard Sentiments SS-0629

Inks:
Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102, Journey Gold Embossing Powder IP-0101

Papers:
Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Cool Pool 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0118, Black Licorice 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0003

Embellishments:
Pearls AC-0024, Sweet Blooms AC-0329

Tools:
Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Heat Gun TO-0083

Adhesives:
Journey Craft Glue AD-0111. Journey Foam Squares - Medium AD-0085