Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Neon Shining Through With Fun Stampers Journey New Colors 2016-2017

Fun Stampers Journey new annual catalog will premiere on July 1, 2016 along with the new Holiday Mini Catalog.

My blog post on May 3rd gave you a sneak peek of the new colors which are Cosmic Grape, Electric Lime, Turbo Teal, Sour Lemon, Outrageous Pink, and Orange Rave.

When I have a new product, I want to try it out and see what I can create that is new and different.   I decided to create a background using stamped images (one for each new color) and then added in splatters of color using the brand new silks (all six colors were used for this).

 Step 1:  Create background by stamping in images, then applying splatters of the silks.
I used Whip Cream Card Stock.

Step 2:   Cut out images using Fun Stampers Journey Die:
Summer Branch DI-0162 (Spring into Summer Catalog)
Set these on Black Licorice Card Stock for the photo.

Step 3:  Don't forget the negative image left behind.
It can be cut apart for cards or used for another project.
Or even paper punch or die cut more images out of this sheet.

Step 4:   Be creative.   Projects to follow.
Check back on tomorrow's blog post.  
So pleased with the results of this background designs and die cuts.   They will look amazing on a darker background.

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

 



Monday, May 30, 2016

Memorial Day 2016








 

 Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Sneak Peek: Fun Stampers Journey June 2016 Bloom Box & Catalog News 2016-2017

Enjoy the June Bloom Box collection of succulents found under the sunny Arizona skies!

Each month, Bloom Box subscribers receive an exclusive stamp set, four precut and kitted cards and easy to follow instructions. Designed by Richard Garay himself, subscribers get to play with new product and learn some of his amazing crafting techniques. Enjoy!

$24.95 Retail price + tax and shipping. 


Featuring the Love Grow Stamp Set 
Remember that it will start in the month you sign up.  So if you sign up today, your first Bloom Box will be the May 2016 one.   Then around the 5th of next month the one shown above will ship to you.   Your credit card is charged monthly for this kit around the 1st of each month. 

2016 - 2017 Annual Catalog News - Fun Stampers Journey

 

We had a training meeting on Thursday night where Fun Stampers Journey shared exciting news about our new annual catalog.    The catalog will premiere on July 1, 2016 and customers may start ordering from it that day too.

Our current catalog is 221 pages and the new annual catalog will be over 100 more pages!!!!   They told us there will be 100s of new items in the catalog.   Oh my gosh, I can't even imagine.   Looking forward to receiving my copy.   It will be loaded with products, ideas, photos, and tips. 

My customers who have ordered from me between March and the end of June will automatically receive a FREE annual catalog along with the new Holiday Mini Catalog.  I will be mailing them out towards the end of June.   If you have not placed an order but would like to purchase a catalog, you will be able to do that as of July 1 via my website.   The cost of the catalog is $12.95 plus tax and shipping.

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Friday, May 27, 2016

My Card Version of the Yellow Submarine


When I saw this stamp set in the Spring Into Summer Mini Catalog from Fun Stampers Journey, I knew I had to order it.   It just made me smile.   Growing up through the Beatles era, it only seemed appropriate when I made the first card with it that the submarine had to be created in "YELLOW".

This stamp set is perfect for watercolor, pencil color, or markers.   I used some watercolors pens that I own to color it in.  After coloring the image in, I fancy cut it out.  Fancy cut refers to intricate cutting around the designs rather than using a die to cut a shape around the stamped image.

Details Pro Shears (4 1/2")  TO-0063

Usually I make card fronts with my designs then attach them to card bases that are Whip Cream Card Stock.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

An Adventure Stamp Set (set of 2) AT-0166*

Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090
Journey Rectangles Dies DI-0041
Journey Ovals Dies DI-0042
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Lemon Drop Card Stock CS-0018
Nautical Adventure Prints  PP-0025 (6" x 6"; 24 sheet, 4 each of 6 two-sided designs)
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081     Refill AD-0082
Journey Foam Squares   1/4" AD-0084   OR   1/2" AD-0085
Details Pro Shears (4 1/2") TO-0063
Journey Silver Pigment Marker IP-0103

NOTE:  * There is a matching die for this stamp ...
An Adventure Die   DI-0166
Also can be purchased as a bundle (stamp set + die)
An Adventure Bundle  BD-0104

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available


Thursday, May 26, 2016

Motorcycle Card Using Le'ts Ride ATS From Fun Stampers Journey



This photo doesn't do this card justice.   I highlighted the chrome areas on the motorcycle with the  Journey Silver Pigment Marker.   The sentiment "Make it an Adventure" is from the submarine stamp set called "An Adventure" .   I made a submarine card too which will be on my blog tomorrow. 

Card is perfect for anyone that is a motorcycle fan.   

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090
Journey Squares Dies DI-0038
Journey Rectangles Dies DI-0041
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Black Licorice Card Stock CS-0003
River Stone Card Stock CS-0094
Black Licorice Ink Pad IP-0041
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081     Refill AD-0082
Journey Foam Squares   1/4" AD-0084   OR    1/2" AD-0085
Let's Ride Stamp (set of 1)  AT-0039
An Adventure Stamp Set (set of 2) AT-0166  (Spring Into Summer Mini Catalog)
Journey Silver Pigment Marker IP-0104




Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Summer Bouquet Steel Rule Die - Day 3 of 3 Cards


Day 3 of 3 cards I made using the Fun Stampers Journey Steel Rule Die:  Summer Bouquet that appears in the Spring into Summer Mini Catalog.

This flower has the petals mixed (different shapes)  Sponged the solid card stock with Blue Lagoon Ink Pad.  

Created an embossed frame too for the card front using the Beach Towel Embossing Folder and the Journey Rectangle Dies.   The card base is Whip Cream card stock and the frame if Oatmeal Cookie. 

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090
Summer Bouquet Steel Rule Die (8 1/2 x 11) SR-0017
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Lavender Fusion Card Stock CS-0036
Green Olive Card Stock CS-0113
Oatmeal Cookie Card Stock CS-0023
Nautical Adventure Prints  (6" x 6"; 24 sheet, 4 each of 6 two-sided designs)  PP-0025
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081     Refill AD-0082
Journey Foam Squares   1/4" AD-0084   OR    1/2" AD-0085
Fusion Ink Sponges (3 pack) JM-0014*
Beach Towel Embossing Folder EF-0001
Journey Rectangles Dies DI-0041
Cut Rhinestones AC-0023

*Note:  I cut my sponges in half, then each half in thirds.   Perfect size for sponging the edge of cut images or your card base.

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Summer Bouquet Steel Rule Die - Day 2 of 3 Cards



Day 2 of 3 cards I made using the Summer Bouquet Steel Rule Die from Fun Stampers Journey.


For this card I used one of the cut out flowers and sponged around it, then placed in another area and sponged again.   Did this till I had the design/look that I wanted.

I used the "brush" tip of the Silks and added dots to the sponged area of the Whip Cream card base.

Hand wrote the "HI" using the Journey Silver Pigment Marker. 

The wood butterflies have Journey Glaze and Journey Sparkle Dust on them.   Attached with Journey Craft Glue.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Journey Gold Silk IP-0096
Journey Silver Silk IP-0090
Journey Bronze Silk IP-0091
Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090
Summer Bouquet Steel Rule Die (8 1/2 x 11) SR-0017
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Fusion Ink Sponges (3 pack) JM-0014*
Journey Silver Pigment Marker IP-0104
Journey Glaze AD-0002
Journey Craft Glue AD-0111
Journey Sparkle Dust AC-0013
Summer Wings AC-0208  (Bloom Benefits)

*Note:  I cut my sponges in half, then each half in thirds.   Perfect size for sponging the edge of cut images or your card base.

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Monday, May 23, 2016

Summer Bouquet Steel Rule Die - Fun Stampers Journey



The steel rule dies open up a whole new world of crafting.   They are used with the Journey Platinum Machine.  This die is 8 1/2 x 11.  Here's what the designs look like:

The die has two different types of flower which each have 3 layers.   Each flower has 2 sizes of leaves to go with it.  I mix and match the flowers and leaves.   They can even be used as a single piece too.   When using them to add dimension, put a larger Journey Foam Square in the middle on the back of the flower to add height.  Then gently bend the petals up.

With steel rule dies you will be able to cut multiple layers of card stock, as well as fabric, felt, canvas, chipboard, and more.   Fun Stampers Journey new collection includes basic shapes as well as 3D decor items.   Die dimensions are listed on Pg 220 of the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog.


The background of this card was made by splattering 3 colors of the Silks:  Journey Gold, Journey Silver, and Journey Bronze on a Whip Cream card base.   Be sure to wear an apron or old clothes when you do this and work on a area that is protected.   Those little splatters can travel.   They did add a bit of unique color to my scissors though.  (BIG SMILE).   Some people do the splattering with the card inside of a box.  It's up to you how you decide to do it.   If using the Splashes, absolutely do the "spraying" with a higher sided box.

I cut the petals out both in a solid color and a print.  Sponged the solid color to make it stand out a bit more.  Embellished the center the flower with mini brads or you could use a small circle or other type of embellishment.   Sequins would be pretty too.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Journey Gold Silk IP-0096
Journey Silver Silk IP-0090
Journey Bronze Silk IP-0091
Journey Brads - Mini AC-0174   (100 pieces, 50 of each finish)
Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090
Summer Bouquet Steel Rule Die (8 1/2 x 11) SR-0017
Sweet Berry Ink Pad IP-0029
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Lavender Fusion Card Stock CS-0036
Green Olive Card Stock CS-0113
Nautical Adventure Prints  (6" x 6"; 24 sheet, 4 each of 6 two-sided designs)  PP-0025
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081     Refill AD-0082
Journey Foam Squares   1/4" AD-0084   OR    1/2" AD-0085
Fusion Ink Sponges (3 pack) JM-0014*

*Note:  I cut my sponges in half, then each half in thirds.   Perfect size for sponging the edge of cut images or your card base.

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available




Friday, May 20, 2016

Artful Butterfly Dies Day 3 of 3







The look of a card can be drastically changed just by switching out the focus color, changing the background, and even changing the accent pieces (like ribbon and/or sentiments).

Experiment with what you have on hand.   See what you can create too.

Look closely at the intricate part of the butterfly.   Love how the shells in the design add texture to the look of the butterfly.   I also put a Journey Foam Square between the two butterfly pieces so that I could curl the wings up just a bit.   This is the larges of the 3 butterfly dies. 

Fun Stampers Journey Products I Used:
Nautical Adventure Prints PP-0025
   (6" x 6"; 24 sheets, 4 each of 6 two sided designs)
Artful Butterfly set of 6 Die Templates  DI-0007
Journey Platinum Machine  TO-0090
Lavender Fusion Satin Ribbon AC=0108
Punch Handle TO-0031
Circle Punch 1.75"   TO=0016
Scalloped Circle 2"   TO-0043
Lemon Drop Card Stock  CS-0018
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081        Refill AD-0082
Journey Foam Squares 1/4"  AD-0084    Or     1/2" AD-0085
Love Tags Stamp Set set of 10 stamps    SS-0055
Dahlia Burst Stamp Set set of 5 Stamps   SS-0203


Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Artful Butterfly Dies Day 2 of 3



The cards that I make are typically A2 (4 1/2" x 5 1/2").   Two of the 3 cut out butterflies from the Fun Stampers Journey Artful Butterfly Die Templates fit perfectly on this card.   I cut out the background for each butterfly and the intricate top piece too.   The background is glued completely down to the card base/embossing layer.  Then the intricate part of the butterfly is attached using Journey Foam Squares.   That way the intricate butterfly is raised up and I can slightly curled the wings to add dimension to the butterfly and card. 

The intricate part of the butterflies were actually cut from the Nautical Adventure Prints in the Spring Into Summer Mini Catalog.   Any card stock will work.  Change the look of your butterfly by changing out the print or the solid color. 

The Lavender Fusion backdrop piece was embossed with the J Blooms Embossing Folder, then lightly sponged with Lavender Fusion Ink Pad.

Fun Stampers Journey Products I Used:
Nautical Adventure Prints PP-0025
   (6" x 6"; 24 sheets, 4 each of 6 two sided designs)
J Blooms Embossing Folder   EF-0004
Artful Butterfly set of 6 Die Templates  DI-0007
Journey Platinum Machine  TO-0090 
Whip Cream Card Stock  CS-0040
Lavender Fusion Card Stock  CS-0017
Lavender Fusion Ink Pad  IP-0036
Denim Days Card Stock   CS-0082
Fusion Ink Sponge (3 pack)  JM-0014
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081        Refill AD-0082
Journey Foam Squares 1/4"  AD-0084    Or     1/2" AD-0085

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Artful Butterfly, Set of 6 Die Templates - LOVE These Dies

Have you taken time to go through the Fun Stampers Journey Annual and Spring Into Summer Mini Catalogs and checked out all the dies that are available for purchase?   There are so many to choose from including thin metal dies and steel rule dies too.

One of my absolute favorite set of dies are the Artful Butterfly ones.   There are 6 Die Templates in the set.   Three of them can be used as backgrounds to the other three that are intricate.   Each can also be used alone too.  Totally up to you on how to want to use them.

Today's post is to show you the dies and samples of what I cut out with them.   Then the following two days of my blog posts will be the cards I created using these.

Upper are the dies, lower are the card stock images I cut out with each one.
This is what I considered the "background" image.

Upper are the dies, lower are the card stock images I cut out with each one.
This is what I consider the intricate cut image.
All six of these dies are in your set.
Die measurements: *
1 1/16" x 2",   2 7/8" x  2 3/4", and
3 7/8" x 3 3/4"
Fun Stampers Journey:
Artful Butterfly Die Templates    DI-0007
Journey Platinum Machine  TO-0090 


TIP FOR THE DAY:
*Die dimensions are on the back page of the Fun Stampers Journey Annual Catalog.   "Measurements are approximate and are cut line to cut line." 



Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available






Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Wonderful Day Stamp Set From Fun Stampers Journey


This is another example of an offset layering for the card.   The sharp contrast of Black Licorice, Cranberry Bliss, and Bubble Gum Card Stock make the card POP.

I created my own background on the Bubble Gum Card Stock using Black Licorice Ink Pad and Wonderful Day Stamp Set.    Then added it a bit of shine/glitz using the Journey Gold Silk.

The flower in the lower left corner was fancy cut and put on the card with Journey Foam Squares.   Fancy cut just means to cut out with a small pair of scissors that will allow you to do precision cutting along the outline of the stamped image.   It is easy to do, takes a little bit of patience, and the outcome is really nice.   Our Details Pro Shears (4 1/2") are perfect for this type of cutting.

If you use a dark color for the full card base, be sure to put a layer of light card stock inside of the card so you can easily write a note.

Fun Stampers Journey Products I Used:
Details Pro Shears (4 1/2")  TO-0064
Punch Handle TO-0031
Circle Punch 1.75"  TO-0016
Scallop Circle Punch 1.5"  TO-0011
Scallop Circle Punch 2"   TO-0043
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081     Refill AD-0082
Journey Foam Squares  1/4"  AD-0084    OR   1/2" AD-0085
Black Licorice Card Stock CS-0003
Whip Cream Card Stock  CS-0040
Bubble Gum Card Stock CS-0099
Cranberry Bliss Card Stock CS-0090
Black Licorice Ink Pad  IP-0041
Wonderful Day Stamp Set set of 9 stamps  SS-0126
Journey Gold Silk  IP-0096



Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Monday, May 16, 2016

Looking Good Stamp Set From Fun Stampers Journey


Remember when you layer a card it doesn't have to be centered.  Feel free to offset or arrange in any combination that you like.

Adding a sponge accent to the edges of a piece of card stock draws attention to that area and adds dimension too.  

Wouldn't this be perfect to send to your eye doctor!!!  That's immediately who I thought of when I saw it for the first time.   Also realized it would be perfect for almost any occasion including Christmas and St Patrick's Day.   Great for a birthday card too or for someone who has lost weight or changed their style.  Lots of options for use.

I used color pencils for this stamped images.   We are still awaiting word for the arrival date of the new Journey Color Splash Watercolor Pencils and Color Splash Sheets.  I will let you know as soon as we hear. They are on the TOP of my wish list for certain.   This image can be filled in with pencils, markers, watercolors, or pens.  If you want, leave it as a plain stamped image.  That looks good too.  

Fun Stampers Journey Products I used:
Candy Dots AC-0134
Looking Good Stamp Set AT-0139
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Beach Ball Card Stock CS-0088
Green Olive Card Stock CS-0113
Green Olive Ink Pad  IP-0072
Black Licorice Ink Pad  IP-0009
Fusion Ink Sponges (set of 3) JM-0014


Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Friday, May 13, 2016

FSJ Updated Retiring Sales List


Fun Stampers Journey just updated the Happy Sales Retirement list.  Click Here to view. 
Items are 40% off while supplies last.  Really a great deal.  Take a moment to look at the full list.

Here's the list of what has sold out and what is in limited quantities as of yesterday from the Happy Sales list of items.

Retiring items – no longer available:
• AT-0104 Sweet Chirp
• AT-0068 Ruff Day
• AT-0032 Imagine
• AT-0012 Gone Fishing
• AT-0025 Rose Garden
• JD-0008 Black & White Tassel
• AT-0101 Merry Swirl
• AT-0008 Lift Me
• AT-0143 Tulips
• SS-0081 Thoughtful Greetings
• AT-0019 Wine a Bit
• AT-0043 Bunny Trail

Retiring items - limited quantity available:
• AT-0105 Merry Tag
• SS-0051 Linked Dots
• SS-0229 Simply Me
• SS-0233 House to Home
• AT-0001 Journey On
• AT-0054 Rain Tweet
• AT-0058 Label It
• AT-0041 Mr. Fix It
• AT-0084 Thank You
• AC-0170 Bezel Dots
• SS-0231 Media Pattern
• DI-0130 Celebrate Tomorrow
• AT-0031 Matthew 28:6
• AT-0004 Artful Owl
• AT-0058 Label It
• AT-0070 Happy Day

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available



Bloom Benefits "Say Cheese" ATS Stamp

Fun Stampers Journey gives each customer a free gift for every $50 purchased (before shipping and tax are added).   This is a year round benefit.  How "amazing" is that!!!!  Right now the Bloom Benefits may be viewed on Pg 5 of both the Annual Catalog and the Spring Into Summer Mini Catalog.   So many items to choose from.   Say Cheese is from the Spring Into Summer Mini Catalog.

Overview of what I did:

Created a Whip Cream card base and used bubble wrap and Blue Lagoon Ink Pad to create an underwater look for our little shark.

Stamped the shark image on River Stone Card Stock with Black Licorice Ink Pad and then fancy cut him out.     Filled in his teeth using Fun Stampers Journey "Journey Silver Pigment Marker".  It really adds a shiny metallic look to the teeth.   Don't forget to stamp the sentiment too on another piece of River Stone Card Stock. 

I cut and added Piercing Elements to Blue Lagoon Card Stock and River Stone Card Stock using the Journey Platinum Machine and the Journey Rectangles Dies.

Using Easy Glider Adhesive layer the card base, Blue Lagoon and River Rock rectangles.   Using Journey Foam Squares attached the shark to the card base also.  

Who wouldn't love this cute little shark.  Guaranteed to bring a smile to your day.

Fun Stampers Journey Products I Used:
Journey Rectangles set of 12  DI-0041
Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090
Say Cheese Stamp AT-0167  (Bloom Benefits)
Blue Lagoon Ink Pad IP-0002
Black Licorice Ink Pad IP-0041
Journey Silver Pigment Marker IP-0103
Whip Cream Card Stock   CS-0040
River Stone Card Stock  CS-0094
Blue Lagoon Card Stock CS-0004
Details Pro Shears (4 1/2") TO-0063
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081     Refill AD-0082
Journey Foam Squares  1/4"  AD-0084      OR      1/2"  AD-0085



Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available






Thursday, May 12, 2016

Let's Ride ATS Stamp Used for Motorcycle Star Card I Created

Have you ever had a project/card that as you worked on it the ideas just kept flowing.   When I started I had no idea what to do with the motocycle, then the ideas started flowing.   This card has many fun techniques in it.  I used the Journey Platinum Machine to cut out designs, stamped over cut images, highlight with metallic pigment ink, use star embellishment that also were colored with the metallic pigment markers, and more.   So pleased with the outcome.


The motorcycle image is one from Monday's samples using the Clear Pigment Ink.   I cut it down using the Ornamental Label Dies.   Using the Journey Silver Pigment Marker I added color to the tops of the stars and to the edge of the motorcycle piece.   After I stamped the Thread Sketch design on my card, I went over bits and pieces of it with the Journey Silver Pigment Marker too.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:
Let's Ride ATS Stamp  AT-0039
Thread Sketch Stamp SS-0169  (background stamp)
Blue Lagoon Card Stock   CS-0004
Beach Ball Card Stock CS-0088
Sweet Pear Card Stock CS-0095
Black Licorice Ink Pad  IP-0041
Clear Pigment Ink Pad IP-0102
Journey Silver Pigment Marker  IP-0104
Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090
Ornamental Label Dies  DI-0036
Star Frame Elements AC-0150  (Bloom Benefits)
Journey Craft Glue AD-0111
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081   Refill  AD-0082

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available


Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Star Marquee Bloom Benefits Stamp From Fun Stampers Journey

The last couple of days I have been working with the samples I made for Monday's (5/9/2016) blog post.   The pink center piece of this card was one of those samples.   I then went in with our gold and silver Pigment Marker Pens to outline and fill in.  It was interesting that on the Bubble Gum Pink Card Stock that the gold took on a metallic green look and the silver a tint of blue.

The wooden stars (Star Frame Elements) are also a part of the Bloom Benefit choices given for each $50 in purchases (before tax & shipping) for each customer.   There are quite a few items to choose from.   Check out page 5 of both the main catalog and the Spring Into Summer catalogs to see them.  Links are on the right side margin of my blog.

I finished off the Star Frame Elements with Journey Glaze and Journey Sparkle Dust.   Lots of shimmer and shine for them.   Photo doesn't do this card justice.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:
Star Marquee AT-0155 (Bloom Benefits)
Star Frame Elements AC-0150  (Bloom Benefits)
Bubble Gum Card Stock CS-0099
Clear Pigment Ink Pad IP-0102     Re-inker IP-0077
Grape Fusion Card Stock CS-0012
Journey Gold Pigment Marker   IP-0103
Journey Silver Pigment Marker   IP-0104
Journey Glaze AD-0002
Journey Sparkle Dust AC-0013
Journey Craft Glue  AD-0111
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081    Refill AD-0082

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Fun Stampers Journey May 2016 Bloom Box - My Cards

It is so much fun receiving the Fun Stampers Journey Bloom Box each month.   Each kit is filled with the supplies to make 4 greeting cards.  (Envelopes, adhesive, ink not included).

Here are the cards I created using the May 2016 Bloom Box.   I used watercolor pens to color them in.  So do not match the company's sample except for the card design itself and colors of the card stock. 

My Creations.


Fun Stampers Journey Sample

Card #1- background on blue says
"you color my world"

Card #2 Dragonfly is
covered with Journey Glaze (not included) and
Journey Sparkle Dust

Card #3
Owl has been accented with
Journey Gold Pigment Marker (not included in kit).  
The pigment marker was my choice.  I just like the look of it 
on the owl.   Gives his eyes a shiny metallic look along 
with some of his feathers. 

Card #4
I wish you could see this in person.
Owl is covered in Journey Glaze (not included) and 
Journey Sparkle Dust.  
 
Each kit comes with a set of instructions, but please know that you can create your cards however you want.   As you can tell, my cards did not follow the instructions 100%.   I'm very pleased with the results of what I created.   

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Join Bloom Box and receive materials for four pre-designed cards, including paper, embellishments and full color instructions. Plus, you get a new-to-the-world full size stamp set! All materials are pre-cut - ready for you to assemble and enjoy! In purchasing the Bloom Box, you are agreeing to a six month subscription service whereby you will receive the initial kit at the time of purchase, and then one kit each month for the next five months. Ongoing kits will be mailed and charged on or around the first day of each month. Each kit costs $24.95 plus tax and shipping. 
 
Adhesive and ink are an optional/separate purchase.
 
If you are interested you can start your Bloom Box Subscription by signing up on my Fun Stampers Journey website.   Click here for the direct link.
 

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Monday, May 9, 2016

Fun Stampers Journey Clear Pigment Ink More Samples

I had so much fun creating my own background last week using the Journey Clear Pigment Ink Pad and different colors of Journey Card stock.

In the samples below I stamped them on a piece of card stock 3" x 5 1/2".  You can use any size piece of card stock that you want and almost any color.  Some colors work better than others in how well the stamped image shows up, but all of them add dimensions to the plain piece of card stock.   My samples last Friday show random stamping of the images.   Again, there is no right or wrong way to do this.   Pick a piece of card stock, the stamp(s) you want to use, and the Journey Clear Pigment Ink Pad.   Be sure your stamp is well inked before stamping.  

To clean your stamps, use the True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner IP-0089.

Clear Pigment Ink Pad IP-0102     Re-inker IP-0077

Star Marquee set of 2 stamps  AT-0155 (retiring, available while supplies last)
Bubble Gum Card Stock CS-0099

Voyage Bound Stamp AT-0173
Cranberry Bliss Card Stock CS-0090

Feed Me Stamp Set of 4, AT-0160 Bloom Benefits
Lavender Fusion Card Stock CS-0017
Black Licorice Ink Pad IP-0041

Journey Birthday Stamp AT-0168 (not available for purchase)
(this stamp was a birthday gift from FSJ to me on my birthday)
Sweet Pear Card Stock CS-0095

Dream Catcher Stamp AT-0120
Hazelnut Blend Card Stock CS-0013

Ink Splat Stamp AT-0108
Denim Days Card Stock CS-0082

Let's Ride Stamp AT-0039
Blue Lagoon Card Stock CS-0004

Hope you enjoyed seeing all the samples today.   As you can tell, it is truly amazing all that you can do and create with this one ink pad.   The Clear Pigment Ink is also used with embossing powder.  You stamp the image first with it, then cover with embossing powder, and then heat set.   

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Sunday, May 8, 2016

Happy Mother's Day From KreatesKards Journey

Happy Mother's Day

Hope that you all have a wonderful Mother's Day.

I had so much fun creating this card.   As you can probably tell, it has been die cut, embossed, sponged, paper bent to add dimension, and layered.   One card with many possibilities.

The flowers were cut using the Journey Platinum Machine and the steel rule die called:  Summer Bouquet SR-0017.  Please note that this is a LARGER die and it measures 8 1/2" x 11 1/2".  It needs the larger cutting area that the Journey Platinum Machine has.  It will not fit into a machine that has a smaller cutting area.   The larger cutting area is one of the many reasons why I love this machine so much.  

Cut out the flowers, then emboss, then sponge the color that you want to accent it with.  The base of the embossed petals is actually Lemon Drop Card Stock.  I sponged Sweet Berry ink over the top.  Totally changes the look of the flower petals.   

This is for Mother's Day but could be used for any occasion you wanted.  Just changed out the sentiment.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:
Sparkle Love Elements AC-0149  (Bloom Benefits)
Annual Celebration Stamp Set  SS-0167
Tangerine Fusion Card Stock CS-0036
Lavender Fusion Card Stock CS-0017
Lemon Drop Card Stock CS-0018
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040 (used for card base)
Sweet Berry Ink Pad IP-0029
Black Licorice Ink Pad IP- 0041
Yummy Dots Embossing Folder EF-0010
Summer Bouquet SR-0017 (Spring into Summer Mini Catalog)
Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090
Journey Sponges JM-0014
Journey Foam Squares  1/4" AD-0084    1/2" AD-0085
White Liner AD-0001
Journey Craft Glue AD-0111

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Friday, May 6, 2016

Fun Stampers Journey Clear Pigment Ink to Create a Background


When you use Clear Pigment Ink on stamps that will be stamped on card stock, the stamped image takes on the color of the card stock and gives it a deeper shade for the stamped image.  In the photo above I used it with the Stuck on You Stamp Set and Limeade Splash and River Stone Card Stocks.

Experiment with the card stock you have on hand.   Fun to create your own background designs too.   Not all color will work with this technique.   Black Licorice would be too dark to show the stamped image clearly.   

The Simply Beautiful sentiment is part of the Stuck on You stamp and there is even a matching die set.   The die set is on back-order until May 20th.  Just an FYI.

I cut the square and the tag using dies.   The tag was sponged on the edges and over the top of the sentiment.

River Stone (gray) square is adhered flat to the card base.  The Whip Cream Tag piece was added on with Journey Foam Squares to add dimension to the card front.    Also added in Candy Dots to the tag.

Another use (not in the above sample) 
The Clear Pigment Ink Pad is also used with Embossing Powders.
  1.  Stamp your image using the Clear Pigment Ink Pad
  2.  Sprinkle with our embossing powder
  3.  Now heat set uing our Journey Heat Gun
This will give a really nice raised finish.   We have Journey Clear, Journey White, Journey Gold, and Journey Silver Embossing Powders.  Pg 209 of the current main catalog.

Fun Stampers Journey Products I Used:
Clear Pigment Ink Pad IP-0102         Re-inker   RI-0077
Limeade Splash Card Stock CS-0020
River Stone Card Stock CS-0094
Pineapple Smoothie Ink Pad IP-0014
Fusion Ink Sponges (3 to a pack)  JM-0014
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081    Easy Glide Refill AD-0082
Journey Foam Squares 1/4"  AD-0084       1/2"   AD-0085
Candy Dots (6mm, 8mm, 11mm)  AC-0134
Stuck on You Stamp Set set of 7    SS-0201
Stuck on You Die Set  set of 4    DI-0126
OR
Stuck on You Bundle BD-0062   (stamp set & die set together)
    NOTE:  Bundle will save you 10% on coordinating products.
Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090
Journey Squares set of 10    DI-0038
Tag Elements  set of 6      DI-0094

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Come Fly ATS Stamp and Cloud Background Mini Tutorial

Fun Stampers Journey has this really cute ATS stamp set called Come Fly AT-0117 that is retiring (only available while supplies last).   I made two cards using this stamp set.   One was for friends' engagement and the other to use as a birthday card.

The stamp set comes with 5 stamps:   Sea plane, banner, Missing You, Happy Birthday, and Come fly with me.  I hand printed the couple's names on the banner.  The Happy Birthday was done with one of the stamps in the set.

I set the plane and the banner on a clear block to stamp at one time.   Ink up the stamps and stamped on Whip Cream Card Stock.   Then fancy cut around the stamped image.   I did hand draw in a short mark from the plane to the banner.  Then added in Journey Foam Squares to the back before adding to my cloud background.  



I created my own background clouds using a scallop circle, a Fusion Ink Sponge, and the Blue Lagoon Ink Pad.

Punch out a 2" Scallop Circle
Ink the end of your Fusion Ink Sponge with Blue Lagoon Ink Pad (or color of your choice)
Place scallop circle on the Whip Cream Card Stock and sponge the edges of part of it.  
Re-position the scallop circle and repeat.   
Fill in as much or as little as you would like.

For the clouds, there is no right or wrong way.  Just keeping adding in until you have them the way you want them.   You could add in other colors too to change the look. 
Notes:   
Fusion Ink Sponges come 3 to a pack.   I cut mine into 4 or 6 pieces to use. 
Journey Foam Squares: 
     Small:   1/4"   308 to a package
     Medium:  1/2"  126 to package

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:
Come Fly ATS set of 5 stamps AT-0117 (Retiring - available only while supplies last)
Blue Lagoon Ink Pad IP-0002
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Fusion Ink Sponges (3 pack) JM-0014
Journey Foam Squares 1/4" AD-0084 
Scalloped Circle Paper Punch 2"  TO-0043  (needs punch handle to work)
Punch Handle TO-0031 (one handle will work with all the paper punches we sell)
Detail Pro Shears  4 1/2"  TO-0063  (perfect for fancy cutting)

(a Journey Cricles Die DI-0039 could be used in place of the paper punch)

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available


Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Nautical Adventure Prints - FSJ Spring Into Summer Mini Catalog Product

Don't forget that specialty paper may be used for borders, accents, backgrounds, and so much more.  Look at the designs closely and then visualize what you can create from them.   I made the design below using two different pieces of paper from the Nautical Adventure Prints


The border on the bottom was a leftover piece of paper/card stock from another card I designed.   It was on the table where I was working when I realized it really looked cute with the sailboat oval for my card above.   It changed the layout I had planned.   I like this one so much better.

Offsetting the ovals added to the look too.   When I set the sentiment centered on the sailboats, the sailboats were pretty much covered up.   This way made them "POP". 

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:
Thoughtful Greetings set of 9 SS-0081 (retiring)
Nautical Adventure Prints PP-0025 (Spring Into Summer Mini Catalog)
Beach Ball Card Stock CS-0088
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Black Licorice Ink Pad IP-0041
White Liner AD-0001
Journey Foam Squares AD-0084 (1/4")      OR     AD 0085  (1/2")
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081      Refill AD-0082
Details Pro Shears  TO-0063 (4 1/2")
Journey Ovals DI-0042
Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Retiring 40% off While Supplies Last and a Sneak Peek


Retiring Items:

Just a reminder too that the retiring items for Fun Stampers Journey are currently 40% off while supplies last.   Many items have already sold out.  On May 1, the sale price on the remaining items will go to 40% off while supplies last through the end of June 2016.  
If there is a product you really want, please order now and don't wait.  You take the risk of missing out completely.  
Orders may be placed through my website.   Sale prices (that apply) are shown.   Bloom Benefits apply for each $50 spent (before tax & shipping).  
This is as of April 28, 2016:
Retiring items – no longer available:
  • AT-0104             Sweet Chirp
  • AT-0068             Ruff Day
  • AT-0032             Imagine
  • AT-0012             Gone Fishing
  • AT-0025             Rose Garden
  • JD-0008             Black & White Tassel
  • AT-0101             Merry Swirl
  • AT-0008             Lift Me
  • AT-0143             Tulips
  • SS-0081            Thoughtful Greetings
Retiring items - limited quantity available:
  • AT-0105             Merry Tag
  • SS-0051            Linked Dots
  • SS-0229            Simply Me
  • SS-0233            House to Home
  • AT-0001             Journey On
  • AT-0043             Bunny Trail
  • AT-0054             Rain Tweet
  • AT-0058             Label It
  • AT-0041             Mr. Fix It
  • AT-0084             Thank You
  • AC-0170            Bezel Dots
  • AT-0019             Wine a Bit
Customers are taking advantage of the great pricing because of the 40% off on the retiring items.   Sale prices are marked on my website.

Sneak Peek:

Today I received my pre-order of the new card stock, ink pads, splashes, silks from Fun Stampers Journey.   These products will be available as of July 1, 2016 when the new Annual Catalog premieres.

Colors are:
Bottom Row: Cosmic Grape, Electric Lime, Turbo Teal
Top Row: Sour Lemon, Outrageous Pink, Orange Rave

Shown in the photo are the card stock sheets, ink pad, silks, and splash (caps with sprayer were in a separate bag for the splash and are included one for each color).

One of the "perks" of being a Fun Stampers Journey Coach is that we are often given the opportunity to pre-order a product before it is offered to our customers.   When my package arrived today, I knew I had to share with all of you.   

This is my second post today (Tuesday, 5/3/2016).   

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available





Artful Owl is Retiring from Fun Stampers Journey Line of ATS Stamps


It is nice to have stamps that can be used simply stamped or enhanced by adding color to them with watercolors, pencils, or markers.  The owl is one of these types of stamps.  If you would like a softer look to him, stamp him in a brown shade and color in.  I fancy cut him out by hand.  

The oval above was cut using the Journey Platinum Machine and the Journey Ovals dies.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:
Artful Owl AT-0004 (Retiring)
Greet & Shout Stamp Set set of 10  SS-0043 (Retiring)
Nautical Adventure Prints PP-0025 (Spring Into Summer Mini Catalog)
Denim Days Card Stock CS-0082
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Black Licorice Ink Pad IP-0041
White Liner AD-0001
Journey Foam Squares AD-0084 (1/4")      OR     AD 0085  (1/2")
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081      Refill AD-0082
Details Pro Shears  TO-0063 (4 1/2")
Journey Ovals DI-0042
Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

Monday, May 2, 2016

Best Friend Card Using Fun Stampers Journey Products


Simple card with a great message for a friend. 

I was excited to see polka dots on the back of one of the Nautical Adventure Prints sheets.   Love how it blends in so well too with the Lavender Fusion ribbon and card stock.

NOTE:  The Green Cheers Stamp set is on the retiring list.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:
Green Cheers Stamp Set SS-0247 (Retiring)
Nautical Adventure Prints PP-0025 (Spring Into Summer Mini Catalog)
Lavender Fusion Card Stock CS-0017
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Black Licorice Ink Pad IP-0041
Lavender Fusion Satin Ribbon AC-0108
White Liner AD-0001
Journey Foam Squares AD-0084 (1/4")      OR     AD 0085  (1/2")
Easy Glide Adhesive AD-0081      Refill AD-0082
Details Pro Shears  TO-0063 (4 1/2")

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available