Sending You...

I've mentioned before, that each week the FSJ team I am on, has a challenge in our Facebook group.  We alternate between a sketch or a color challenge.  My favorites always seem to be the color challenges, as I sometimes struggle with making a sketch my own.  However, last week, as I scrolled past the sketch a few times, an idea took hold that led to today's card.  

In the original sketch, there were two angle cut banners in the top corner, and the rectangle shape was a layered element.  Once I decided on using the Summer Branch die as my "banners", The rest of the card started to fall into place quite quickly.  Using a pierced rectangle for the rectangle element, and a staple to attach the branches adds a bit of quirky charm to this card.

I stamped the Bubble Gum rose base, then layered with Sweet Berry for the detail stamps.  The resulting image was just a little bright for me in the card I envisioned, so I used the base stamp once more, inked with Whip Cream Ink.   This toned down the whole image.  I stamped my sentiments with two different colors of ink.  A snippet of leaves left over from the trimmed branch die cut, some simple Sweet Blooms, and a couple of scattered pearls finished off the card.

This soft and sweet card will be perfect for any occasion!  Ready to recreate it?  The product list is below, and if you click the shopping cart, it will take you to my website where you can submit your order.  I would love to be your Journey Coach!

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Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:

Stamps: .Hope Anchors Stamp Set SS-0546, Summer Rose Stamp Set SS-0345

Inks:  Bubble Gum True Color Fusion Ink Pad IP-0058, Sweet Berry True Color Fusion Ink Pad IP-0029, Whip Cream True Color Fusion Pigment Ink Pad IP-0009, Lemon Grass True Color Fusion Ink Pad IP-0002, Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad IP-0041

Papers: Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Oatmeal Cookie 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0023,  Lemon Grass 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0019, Journey Vellum PP-0044

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

Tools: Journey Rectangles Die Set DI-0041, Summer Branch Die DI-0162, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Clear Block E TO-0074, .Journey Days Stapler TO-0118, Brush Silver Staples TO-0120

Adhesives:  Journey Craft Glue AC-0111

Birthday Roses

Today's card was created for a friend's birthday, however, I think this would easily translate into a card for any occasion, simply by changing out the sentiment.   This would be perfect as a "thinking of you" or encouragement card.  And with slightly more subtle tones, even a sympathy card (which, depending on the birthday, could still be appropriate!).

I stamped my roses onto Whip Cream card stock, and used my Color Burst Pencils to build up the shadowed areas a bit.  This adds more depth and realism to the roses.

I also used my Brushed Silver Pan Pastel, to "grunge" up the embossed background.  This brought the texture out, and allowed it to be more visible behind the colorful roses.

Ready to make this card yourself?  I always include a supply list at the bottom of my posts, that is linked to my shop.  This makes buying the specific supplies to recreate the card easy!  At the very bottom of the post, you'll also find a list of labels, that will link you to other posts I've done using specific stamp sets, or types of cards.  This will help you see other variations that you can create with the new stamps and dies you are purchasing.   

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Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:

Also Used: Brocade Imprints Embossing Folder, available as a Bloom Benefit

Inked & Embossed with Roses | What are Bloom Benefits?

For the second card I submitted for the final round of the Designers Showcase Opportunity, I wanted to create something that was in my style, but a bit out of my comfort zone as well.  Oranges, yellows, and greens, are not typically colors I use a lot of - nor do I often make brightly colored cards.  I wanted to try incorporating some of these fun colors, while still creating a soft and pretty card.

The background was created with an embossing folder you can ONLY get as a Bloom Benefit.  I inked the portion of the folder where the pattern was going INTO the folder, and carefully placed my card stock onto the folder, and ran it through my Platinum machine.  This inked the background, while leaving the raised pattern white.

What are Bloom Benefits?

What is a Bloom Benefit?  When you spend a certain amount in my FSJ shop, you get to choose a coresponding Bloom Benefit for free, as a thank you for your purchase.  This happen EVERY TIME YOU PLACE A QUALIFYING ORDER!  The Brocade Imprints Embossing Folder that I've used on this card, is available with an order of $100 or more.  There are also Bloom Benefits available for each $75, or $50 you spend - and you can mix and match - so if you spend $200, you can get a $100 level benefit, and 2 $50 level benefits; or 2 $75 level benefits, and a $50 level benefit.  It's up to you!  Please message me if you have questions about the Bloom Benefits.

For the roses, I stamped each rose in the pink/red, and orange/coral colors, and then fussy cut the flowers out.  I then went in with my Color Burst pencils and added some additional shading and highlights to really make the roses pop.  I did the same with the leaves.  Layered over the vellum, black, and gold, banners - the roses are gorgeous!

Of course, my sentiment had to be heat embossed, and I wanted to add just a bit more gold, so I dotted the card with some fashion gold dots.

Even though the colors were a bit out of my comfort zone, I really loved how this card turned out.  It's bright, but still soft and pretty, and very much my style.

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

PS.  Have you heard about August's Promotion?  

We've got some Fusion Vibes going on right now!  Select True Color Fusion Ink pads are 20% off in August!  That means, that all of the colored ink pads listed below are ON SALE.   Stock up on your favorite colors now, before this deal ends.  The price is already discounted in the shop - so there's no coupon code needed.

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used: