Fun Stampers Journey News Flash - Products Retiring 1 April 2016 - On Sale 30% Off

Click here to view the list of retiring products.
(Note:  Link updated on 4/2/2016)

While Supplies Last

Sale starts April 1, 2016 - 30% off

Who doesn't love a good sale on quality products!!!   

Starting April 1, 2016 (while supplies last) there will be a 30% off sale for any item that is retiring.   A number of the items are in limited quantities, so will go quickly.   The quickest way to order for this sale (starting April 1) is through my website.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

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

Fun Stampers Journey "Spring Into Summer" Mini Catalog & Retirement Announcements

There is always so much excitement around the release of a new catalog for any company.   The brand new Fun Stamper Journey "Spring into Summer" mini catalog is no exception.   Of my gosh, wait till you see the new stamp sets, dies, printed paper, embellishments, and new tools!!!

The Spring into Summer catalog goes live as of Friday, April 1st.  

You may view this catalog on line - click here.

Fun Stampers Journey will be announcing on Thursday, March 31st retirements of a number of our products.  I will post the link or the list as soon as I have it.   Items that will be retired will be put on sale as of April 1, 2016 for 30% off their retail price.    This is a phenomenal deal, and many items will sell out quickly I'm sure.

If there are any sale items you want/need, I highly recommend placing the order through my website so there is no delay in getting your order in.   If you need my help, of course, definitely contact me. 


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

Happy Easter

Happy Easter - may your day be filled with family and friends.

Friday's blog post talked about creating your own background.   Here is another sample of this technique that I made into an Easter card.

The sentiment is inside the card.   Look closely at the Damask oval.  It has piercing elements on it.   So easy to create the paper piercing look with these element dies.   I used the Journey Foam Squares between the Green Olive oval and the Damask oval.   That way it would add dimension but also allow light to peek through the piercing elements.    This is the first time I have used the foam squares.   I really like them.   They are easy to use, already separated on the sheet and are small enough to fit in tinier spaces. They are evenly spaced between each other, so when you pull one off a number of them don't come off at the same time.  We also have a 1/2" size.   The Journey Foam Squares are a crafter's must have time in my opinion. 

Fun Stampers Journey Products used:

Card Stock I used:
Green Olive CS-0113
Sweet Berry CS-0034
Whipped Cream CS-0040

Ink Pads I used:
Sweet Berry IP-0029
Pineapple Smoothie IP-0014
Green Olive IP-0072
Blue Lagoon IP-0002
Black Licorice IP-0041 (used for stamped image only for my project)

Stamp Set/Die Set:
Damask Print AT-0081

Die Cutting Machine/Dies:
Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090
Journey Ovals (set of 10) DI-0042

Misc Supplies:
Green Olive Satin Ribbon  AC-0107
Journey Foam Squares AD-0084 (this is the 1/4" size)

I have added in catalog links on the right side of my blog - just click on the photo of the catalog you want to view.   

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

A little bit about me.

One of my favorite photos of Hal and I

Thought it would be fun to share some information about me.

The photo above is one of my absolute favorites of my husband (Hal) and I.   We've been married over 29 years now.   He has always been extremely supportive when it comes to my crafting obsession.  AND many times he is the enabler encouraging me to try new products that I have been eyeing.

I have been involved with crafts in some form my whole life.  I have been making cards for as long as I remember.   Including in my crafting are:   crocheting, latch hooking, cake decorating, hand embroidery, machine embroidery, liquid embroidery, sewing, One Stroke Painting, calligraphy, card making, photography, computer graphics, and much more.

We live just outside of Phoenix Arizona.   Beautiful weather here too.   Now that I am a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, I'm only a short drive away from the corporate headquarters.   That means when our annual convention is held I can drive rather than fly!!!  More $ for convention goodies.  Won't be able to go to convention this year, but it is on my calendar for next year for sure.   Hoping that as my Fun Stampers Journey team builds that everyone will be able to go too.

I joined Fun Stampers Journey as a Coach just a few weeks ago.   I'm enjoying doing this blog as it gives me the opportunity to share ideas, create tutorials, create samples, and also answer questions about our products.

Many of you may know me from my other KreatesKards Blog or from my YouTubeChannel - KreatesKards.    My hope is to continue doing video tutorials.   Soon I will set up a section on my YouTube Channel that pertains to Fun Stampers Journey.  There is a complete section there of card making/crafting tutorials that would be useful no matter what brand product you are using.

Please note that all views expressed on this blog are my personal views.   They are in no way sponsored or endorsed by any company.

Thank you for joining in on my journey.

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

Limited Supplies? Create Your Own Background Paper

Since I am brand new with Fun Stampers Journey as a Coach, right now I have limited supplies.   This means I have to be a little bit more creative and think outside the box.  

I cut my card stock into card front size pieces.   Then took the ink pads and pressed them/pounced them over the card stock.   No set pattern or pressure.   Added color in where I wanted more highlight of a color.

Once completed, then I then stamped my images from the Under the Sea stamp set, cut them out using my Journey Platinum Machine (Pg 177 of the main catalog), and colored them in using color pencils.

I am very pleased with the outcome of this project.   Here are samples of what I created.

 The above is the before and after using the Blue Lagoon solid card stock for the background.  If you click on the photos, you can enlarge them to get a closer look.   The stamp pad pouncing definitely adds texture and dimension to the look.   I outlined this card front with a Whipped Cream base/border.   This card will have a Happy Birthday sentiment inside.

The samples above were done using the Oatmeal Cookie card stock and the Under the Sea stamp & die set bundle.   On this one I actually did the ink pad pouncing right on the card base itself.   I used only the front of the card, but could of also taken it over to the back side too.

When I first received my Fun Stampers Journey kit, I immediately had to try the ATS (Artist Trading Stamp) called Damask Print that was part of my kit.   I had stamped it with Black Licorice ink on Whipped Creamed oval shape that I had.    When I was trying this background technique, I came across my oval.   Decided to do the background technique on it too.  Pleased with the results.    Reminds me of an old fashion brooch.

This hasn't been put on a card yet.   But I can envision it with a larger oval background then placed on a card base.   Would be great for an Easter card too.  

Card Stock I used:
Blue Lagoon  CS-0077
Oatmeal Cookie CS-0023
Whipped Cream CS-0040

Ink Pads I used:
Sweet Berry IP-0029
Pineapple Smoothie IP-0014
Green Olive IP-0072
Blue Lagoon IP-0002
Black Licorice IP-0041 (used for stamped images only for my project)

Stamp Set/Die Set:
Under the Sea Stamp Set of 8   SS-0085
Under the Sea Die Set of 8  DI-0110
Under the Sea Bundle (both of the sets together)  BD-0046
Damask Print AT-0081

Die Cutting Machine:
Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090

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

Fun Stampers Journey Coach Starter Kit

My Fun Stampers Journey Starter Kit arrived last week.  Oh my gosh, it was filled with so many wonderful products.   The company is redesigning it shoulder tote and rolling bag.  I did receive a shoulder bag, but once the new ones are ready in June I will received the new version as part of my kit.  My kit had business supplies, stamp sets, dies, card stock, Fusion Ink Pads, and more!!!

I was given three options of the starter kit.   Was nice to have a choice.  I chose the mid-priced one as I was saving my $ for the Journey Platinum Machine.

Current Starter Kit Options

If you are interested in becoming part of my team, please contact me.

Really a nice variety of products in my kit.   Has been difficult to decide what to use first.

This is one of my favorite stamp that came in my kit.  It is called:

Happy Birthday    SS-0013    Set of 4

These are the first two cards I made using items in my starter kit.


Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

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

Welcome to my KreatesKard Journey Blog.

I just recently became a Fun Stampers Journey Coach and can't wait to share creative ideas, product reviews, and so much more with you.   I have been a card maker for years.  Many of you may have followed me on my original blog called KreatesKards and also on my YouTube Channel called KreatesKards.

This is just the first step in my new "journey" as a Fun Stampers Journey Coach.

My blog is a work in progress, so bear with me as I update and change it over the next couple of weeks.

In the meantime, if you would like to order any of the Fun Stampers Journey products here is the link to my website where you can order on-line 24/7.
My Website

If you would like to view the catalog on-line, here is the link for that also:

Fun Stampers Journey Catalog

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

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