Floral & Sage Thank You

The Cement Tile stencil was one that I *may* have actually squealed when I saw it for the first time. It's such a pretty design, and I knew it would be gorgeous with modeling paste, or ink (or maybe even on cookies - wedding cookies perhaps?).

Today's card began with the back panel of Fresh Sage covered in  modeling paste.  I cut a smaller panel of the floral paper from the Good Life Prints, wrapped with a die cut vellum border and some Fresh Sage satin ribbon.  The printed panel was matted on additional Fresh Sage card stock.     

I heat embossed the sentiment and die cut it with the coordinating die, then attached it to the printed panel.  The (dry) stenciled panel was adhered to a Whip Cream card base, and then printed panel was added with foam squares.

I love the cool tones of the blues and soft sage, mixed with the copper.  This combo may be coming back - especially with fall approaching!  (Someone please say fall is approaching - I'm melting and need the hot summer days to end!).

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                    

Supplies Used:

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Stamps: 

Everyday Script Bundle (Stamps and Dies) BD-0344

Inks:

Clear Pigment Ink Pad IP-0102, Copper Embossing Powder IP-0148

Papers:

Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Fresh Sage 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0143, Good Life Prints PP-0055, Journey Vellum PP-0044

Embellishments:
Fresh Sage Satin Ribbon AC-0409 Media:
Cement Tile Stencil JM-0118, Journey Modeling Paste JM-0073, Spatula TO-0089

Tools:
Border Basics Die Set DI-0144, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  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

Dots Just Because

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I have a super simple card to share with you today.  I'm kinda loving the aquas and teals lately, and they look so fresh sms pretty paired with white or black.

For this card, I die cut the background from Cool Pool card stock, and then layered a die cut vellum circle.  I hear embossed my sentiment onto Black Licorice, in silver, and then trimmed the bottom of the strip, so the tail of the"J" extended below the bottom of the banner.  I added a small strip of silver Mirror Paper below the banner, and a few rhinestones.

I love this Lots of Dots Die! It's so cute, and the little circles it cuts out are great top save for confetti.

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:

Stamps: Everyday Script Stamp Set SS-0543

Inks: Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102, Journey Silver Embossing Powder IP-0100

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, Mirror Silver CS-0137

Embellishments: Cut Rhinestones AC-0023

Tools: Lots of Dots Die - DI-0424, Journey Circles DI-0039, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063

Adhesives: White Liner AD-0001, Journey Foam Squares - Small AD-0084

Leafy Thanks

One of the first ATS stamps I purchased, was the Branch ATS.  I loved simplicity of this stamp, and thought it would be a good stamp to create easy backgrounds, and pretty non-floral, floral cards.  (That make no sense!  But I'm betting you get it!)

For today's card, I wanted to pair some of my favorite aqua/teal tones, with a little springy green.

How to make this card: 

• Cut a panel of Blue Lagoon Card Stock to 4-1/8" x 5-3/8", a piece of Whip Cream Card Stock to 4" x  4-3/8", and a piece of Cool Pool Card Stock to 4" x 1-1/4"
• Stamp and heat emboss the sentiment in lower right corner (leaving a little more than 1/2" room beneath it)
• Stamp the Branch ATS around the perimeter of the Whip Cream panel in Sweet Pear, Cool Pool, and Blue Lagoon inks - cleaning the stamp between colors.  
• Adhere the Whip Cream panel at the top of the Blue Lagoon panel, with 1/16"  of the Blue Lagoon showing as a mat.  
• Emboss the Cool Pool Panel, and then adhere it to the bottom of the card front, leaving a 1/16" border of the Blue Lagoon showing.
• Die Cut the Summer Branch Die from Vellum, and then trim smaller pieces from the large die cut 
• Tie a know in a piece of organza ribbon - cut long enough to wrap around the card front, and adhere the ribbon on the back of the card front with dry adhesive.  Use craft glue to tuck the vellum leaves under the knot, and to attach the knot to the card front.
• Splatter some Sparkle Silk over the card front
• Attach the card front to a Whip Cream card base (4-1/4" x 5-1/2" =, Top folding)

Wish there was an easy button for ordering?  

Well, now there is!  Click the buttons below to purchase the items used for this card in "sets" (taxes and shipping are included in the price).  You will receive an email, from me, within 12 hours of your purchase, with your Fun Stampers Journey order number, and invoice, and your items will ship directly to you.  No more adding multiple things to your cart, and going back and forth to see what I used - that work is done for you! PLUS, You earn a $50 Bloom Benefit with the purchase of the Easy Order Set!  Upgrade to a $75 Bloom Benefit with the addition of either Add on pack, or purchase all three sets, and choose a $100 Bloom Benefit!

Easy Order set ($67.00) includes: Stamp sets (1 Branch ATS stamp, and 1 set of Everyday Script stamps), 1 Summer Branch Die, Layered Scallops Embossing Folder, Roll of Special Day Organza Ribbon

Add On #1 ($51.84) includes:  Sweet Pear True Color Fusion Ink Pad, Cool Pool True Color Fusion Ink Pad, Blue Lagoon True Color Fusion Ink Pad, Clear Pigment Ink Pad, Journey Gold Embossing Powder, Sparkle Silk

Add on #2 ($35.73)  includes: Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock Pack (25 Sheets), Cool Pool 8.5" x 11" Card Stock Pack (25 Sheets), Blue Lagoon 8.5" x 11" Card Stock Pack (25 Sheets), Journey Vellum Pack (12 Sheets)

Would you rather shop the FSJ site for your items, and add just what you want?  The supply list is at the bottom of this post, with all of the order numbers. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:

Stamps: Everyday Script SS-0543, Branch ATS AT-0046

Inks: Sweet Pear True Color Fusion Ink IP-0054, Cool Pool True Color Fusion Ink IP-0074, Blue Lagoon True Color Fusion Ink IP-0002, Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102, Journey Gold Embossing Powder IP-0101, Sparkle Silk IP-0126

Papers: Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Cool Pool 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0118, Blue Lagoon 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0004, Journey Vellum PP-0044

Embellishments: Special Day Organza Ribbon AC-0316

Tools: Summer Branch Die DI-0162, Layered Scallops Embossing Folder EF-0018, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063

Adhesives: Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081, Journey Glue Dots AD-0083

Monochrome Bloom Burst

I couldn't help but add one more card to the bunch that I created with the Bloom Burst Stamp Set.  The gorgeous blooms are so pretty stamped even on their own, that I wanted to create a monochromatic card that highlighted the beautful detail in the blooms.

I stamped the bloom on a Whip Cream card front.  I placed the first bloom coming in from the left edge, and then continued stamping around the edge of the card front, to fill the card front.  A heat embossed sentiment, on vellum, and a ribbon were layered on, and then pearls were added to finish off the card.

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A new edition of Coach Collective is coming on March 1st. Check back on Wednesday, February 28th for the Sneak Peek photo, and to preorder the March Collection. You’re going to love it, you’re going to want it, and you can get it soon!

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:

Stamps: Bloom Burst Stamp Set SS-0431, Everyday Script Stamp Set SS-0543

Inks: Oatmeal Cookie True Color Fusion Ink IP-0011, Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102, Journey Gold Embossing Powder IP-0101

Papers: Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Oatmeal Cookie 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0023, Journey Vellum PP-0044

Embellishments: Oatmeal Cookie Organza Ribbon AC-0246, Pearls AC-0024

Tools: Journey Circles Die Set DI-0039, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Heat Gun AC-0083

Adhesives: .Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081, Journey Craft Glue AD-0111

Inspired By | Plaid & Flowers

The February Collection from Coach Collective is coming soon!  I'll be showing you the sneak peek tomorrow.  This month is full of Valentine's goodness!  You're going to want to get your hands on this month's collection!

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Today's post is another "Inspired by" card.  This time the card was inspired by a plate that I own.  I love the pattern, and when I realized I could replicate it in stamps - I had to do it!

I stamped my roses on the card background first, adding post it masks over the top as I went.  Then, I stamped the Flannel Life background stamp.  The final stamped layer was the leaves. 

Do you see that cute ribbon?  I love the pretty sheer ribbon.  And it was a perfect accent to this floral card. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:

Stamps: Flannel Life Stamp SS-0325, Everyday Script Stamp Set SS-0543, Printed Rose SS-0549 (Journey Rewards Exclusive)

Inks: Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink IP-0041, Pool Play True Color Fusion Ink IP-0051, Cranberry Bliss True Color Fusion Ink IP-0049, Lemon Drop True Color Fusion Ink IP-0043, Lemon Grass True Color Fusion Ink IP-0022

Papers: Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Cranberry Bliss 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0090

Embellishments: Special Day Organza Ribbon AC-0316

Tools:  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Clear Block D TO-0041, Clear Block J TO-0079, Clear Block E TO-0074

Adhesives: Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081, Journey Foam Squares - Medium AD-0085

Valentine's Plaid

Can you tell I'm in a Valentine's mood lately?  The Heart-felt dies barely leave my desk, before I'm grabbing them again for the next project.  

For today's card, I die cut my heart shape before stamping it with the Flannel Life Stamp.  Do you see the white panel at the top of my card?  I used the Brocade Imprints Embossing Folder.  However, that folder is directional.  Want to know how I managed to do that without leaving a line in the embossing where the folder overlapped?  Check out my Facebook page at 2 pm today for a short live video on how to do this. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:

Stamps: Everyday Script Stamp Set SS-0543 (Bundled with coordinating dies BD-0344), Flannel Life Stamp Set SS-0325

Inks: Sweet Berry True Color Fusion Ink IP-0029, Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102,

Papers: Spring Filled Prints PP-0051, Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Bubble Gum 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0099, Sweet Berry 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0034, Journey Vellum PP-0044

Embellishments: Cut Rhinestones AC-0023, Bubble Gum Satin Ribbon AC-0105

Tools: Heart-Felt Dies DI-0033, Everyday Script Dies DI-0405 (available bundled with stamps), Brocade Imprints Embossing Folder EF-0020 (Bloom Benefit),  Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Clear Block K TO-0080

Adhesives: .White Liner AD-0001, Journey Craft Glue AD-0111, Journey Foam Squares - Medium AD-0085, Journey Foam Squares - Small AD-0084, Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081

Inspired By | A Cookie Made Me Do It | Video

I've had a few things said to me over the years - all in the same genre - about where I find inspiration.  Some were comments about how people didn't think they could be creative enough to come up with their own designs like I do; some were comments about not being able to blog their own creations, because they weren't inspired enough to create frequently; and some were from people who just wanted to crawl inside my head for an hour to figure out how my creativity "works".  Well, I'm going to show you!  I'm going to start sharing some occasional cards that are "Inspired by...", AND I will show you my inspiration.  

Inspired by a cookie

Today's card was inspired by a cookie posted by SweetSugarBelle on Instagram.  This cookie was so cute, and I loved the colors used.  I went a little more pink, rather than the coral tones that Callye used, but I think it works just as well.  

I used an embossing folder that you can get for FREE with an order of $100 or more.  However, if you don't have this folder, any pretty embossing folder would work to add texture to the card front.

I do have a video, walking you through the process of creating this card.  All of the dimensions and steps are given in the video.



Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

PS.  There's something coming on my Facebook page.  Something SUPER!  You'll want to check this out.  

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:

Stamps: Everyday Script Stamp Set SS-0543 (Bundled with Coordinating Dies BD-0344)

Inks: Watermelon Fusion True Color Fusion Ink IP-0027, Cranberry Bliss True Color Fusion Ink IP-0049, Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102, 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, Bubble Gum 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0099, Sweet Berry 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0034, Lemongrass 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0019, Journey Vellum PP-0044

Embellishments: Pearls AC-0024

Tools: Love Letter Embossing Folder EF-0025 (Bloom Benefit), Everyday Script Die Set DI-0405 (Available bundled with stamp set), Heart-Felt Die Set DI-0033, Heart Piercing Elements Die Set DI-0096, Summer Branch Die DI-0162, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Love Is Punch Cartridge TO-0006, Punch Handle TO-0031, Dauber Dowel Small TO-0137, Dauber Pads Small TO-0139, Crease Tool TO-0040, Bloom Tool TO-0073, Grand Pro Shears TO-0064, Media Tray TO-0122, Clear Block K TO-0080

Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue AD-0111, Journey Foam Squares - Medium AD-0085, Journey Foam Squares - Small AD-0084

Thank You Poppies

Today's card is bright and cheery, and was the perfect foil to the gloomy day that it was created on.  I'm not typically a fan of yellows and oranges, but they really pop on this card, and draw out the warmth of the gold embossing.  

I started by cutting my card base and mats.  I lined them up, and positioned my die and stamp where I wanted them.  Using a bit of painters tape, I was able to secure the die in place to cut out the top layer of the card.   Then I lined my layers back up, and stamped my sentiment in Clear Embossing Ink in the die cut area.  I heat embossed the sentiment in gold, then moved on to stamping my flowers on the top layer.

I used Post-It note masks to keep the stamped images from overlapping as I stamped.  Once my flowers were in place, I sprinkled some Gold Silk on the top panel.  Then I layered my panels together with Foam Squares, and adhered everything to my card base.

This bright and cheery card should bring a smile to the recipients face!

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:

Stamps: Everyday Script Stamp Set SS-0543 (Bundled with coordinating dies BD-0344), Poppy Days Stamp Set SS-0346

Inks: Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102, Journey Gold Embossing Powder IP-0101, Summer Days True Color Fusion Ink Pad IP-0042, Tangerine Fusion True Color Fusion Ink Pad IP-0005, Citrus Cooler True Color Fusion Ink Pad IP-0048, Rich Coral True Color Fusion Ink Pad IP-0052, Candy Apple True Color Fusion Ink Pad IP-0017, Pomegranate Splash True Color Fusion Ink Pad IP-0008, Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad IP-0041

Papers: Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040

Embellishments: Gold Silk AC-0018

Tools: Everyday Script Die Set DI-0405 (Bundled with Stamp Set shown above), Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Heat Gun TO-0083, Clear Block B TO-0035, Clear Block D TO-0041, Clear Block E TO-0074

Adhesives: White Liner AD-0001, Journey Foam Squares - Medium AD-0085

Challenges Entered:

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