Anniversary Cards

Life got a bit hectic this last week, so I am a little behind on posting here to my blog.   Even though I Haven't posted, I have been creating numerous styles of cards.    Today I will share the two anniversary cards I made. 

Tonic Cardmaking Magazine (Tulips)
Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils

FSJ Yummy Dots Embossing Folder

FSJ Rainbow Drops

FSJ Heart Strip Die Set

I used the die cut hearts (the pieces that were cut out) as accents on the inside and back of both cards.   Felt it added an extra touch to both of them.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Mary

Harmony Stamp Set by Penny Black Used For This Card.

I know it may not seem like Spring where you currently live, but I am sure it is just around the corner.   Here in Arizona, it definitely has arrived.  This card should bring some Springtime happiness to the person who receives it.   The stamp image is from Penny Black and is called Harmony.  The wood chip embellishments/bird cages I believe are from Bo Bunny.   I covered them with a set of Crafter's Companion Metallic Markers.

Altenew Watercolor Half Pan Set used for flowers.

Crafter's Companion Metallic Markers used for the bird cages/birds.

 Penny Black Stamp Set - Harmony

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Mary

Three Cards I Made This Weekend

My challenge this weekend was to be creative with a product I had previously purchased and not used.   I did have a few items to choose from (smiling).   I came across these pencils the other day that I had purchased from FSJ ages ago.   I actually thought they were embellishments and was surprised to realize they were post-it notes.

Each pencil had its own stack of post-its, but after removing the top one of each color I discovered the glue/adhesive had also gotten on the ones beneath.   May have been because of the heat here, don't really know.   At least I got one cute card out of the set.    The sentiment was from a grab bag set of stickers I had purchased.   Thought it was perfect to go with the pencils.

FSJ Little House Stamp Set  AT-0298

Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils

Always fun to send a card to a friend who just moved into a new home.   This stamp was just what I needed for this card.

FSJ Cottage Bouquet SS-0606

FSJ Silk Flower (don't know the item number)

I took one of the flower stamps and randomly stamped it 3 times on the page.   Then colored in with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens.   The center of each flower has a bit of Journey Glaze on it to make it shine.   I accented it with the silk flower.   

Whew ... I was busy this weekend.   Fun to try different mediums and ideas for cards.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Mary

A Bouquet of Flowers Perfect for Any Occasion

I am keeping busy doing watercoloring with the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens.   I found a Daisies Stamp from Deep Red that worked perfect to create a card front.   This card would be perfect for any occasion:   Birthday, Mother's Day, Thinking of You, and so much more.

The images in the corners was stamped directly onto the card base.   The center grouping was stamped then fussy cut out.   I put FSJ Rainbow Drops in the center of each flower.   The center grouping is raised up using foam squares with thread positioned underneath.

Deep Red Brand Stamp Set

Daisies

(this is a red rubber stamp)

Purchased from Scrapbook.com  

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Mary

Working With Silver and Gold Leaf Foils

I have never been a fan of the FSJ Silver and Gold Leaf Foils until recently.   I discovered that they can be applied easily to double sided adhesive tape.

Here are some samples .... I put double sided adhesive tape on the card front (base) and then applied a die cut (butterfly or tree).  One die cut was in position, I then placed then rubbed the leaf with my fingers to get it attached to the adhesive.   The final step was to take a sponge dauber and brush off the excess from the die cut.   Very pleased with the results.

The butterfly was done in gold leaf foil.    A dear friend gave me the Gnome stamp set as a surprise last month.   I thought the little house, sign, and frog were the perfect accents for this card.  

The tree was done with silver leaf foil.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.
Mary

Rustic Wedding Die Set - Lace Heart

I am a big fan of intricate dies, and Crafter's Companion has quite a few.  I got this set from HSN on craft day a couple weeks ago.   This is is the Rustic Wedding Lace Heart Metal Die Set that is part of the Signature Collection by Sara Davies.

The card stock and pearls are from FSJ.   The Hello & Butterflies are also Crafter's Companion products.  They are from the Create-a-Card Butterflies Accessories Pack Die Set.

I had so much fun creating this card, that I had to make another.   This one uses the same die set, but I used Spectrum Noir Metallic Markers (Crafter's Companion) over one of the hearts to add a bit of shine to it.   The heart on the left has the metallic green over the top. 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.
Mary

Peacock Card

Crafter's Companion has a magazine** that comes out every two to three months.   I just discovered that it is sold at Barnes & Noble and JoAnn Fabrics.   What was interesting is the Barnes and Noble had the latest edition (Christmas - #20) and JoAnn Fabrics had the issue that was two back (#18) but none of the current.   Neither store had issue #19.     The peacock and leaves are from issue #18.  

This card is a single layer ... stamped images that were colored in with Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens (found the best deal on them on Amazon).   I embellished the card with FSJ Rainbow Drops.    The Zig pens worked well on the FSJ Whip Cream Card Stock.   I used the pens directly without water.   If I had used water with them or done more intense coloring, then I think  using watercolor card stock would of been a better choice.

This card was for a personal note for a friend, so I didn't put any sentiment on the front.

** Magazine is published in the UK, so measurements are not in inches.   Also contests and giveaways in the magazine are restricted to those in the UK only.   I like the magazine.  It comes with a number of freebies.   I don't think I would purchase it all the time, but it was fun to get and see all the ideas they have inside the magazine.   NOTE:   Magazine is is a box style envelope not in a clear plastic wrap like so many craft magazines.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.
Mary

Get Well Soon Card - Spellbinders and Fun Stampers Journey Products

Normally I make my own card bases, but as I was destashing things this week I came across two packages of pre-made card bases.   So thought I would use them.   They are all the same cut.   Cute, but require a bit of measuring/cutting if you want other colors on it.   These are from Crafters Companion and are called Diecut Card Blanks.   I literally have had them for years!

The doily type circle is from Spellbinders - Delightful Circles Die S4-415.

I did use Fun Stampers Journey Card Stock and Rainbow Drops to accent.

Fun Stampers Journey Products: 

Product List

Pretty Amethyst 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0028] $6.95	Pretty Pansy 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0029] $6.95	White Liner [AD-0001] $6.95	Journey Craft Glue [AD-0111] $4.95
Journey Foam Squares - small [AD-0084] $2.95	Journey Foam Squares - medium [AD-0085] $2.95	Rainbow Drops [AC-0178] $24.95	Journey Glue Dots - small [AD-0083] $3.95

If you would like to place an order until November 1, my business website is:  
 

http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager

A Day of Butterflies - Note Cards

I love butterflies and was so excited to find a set of laser cut chipboard ones from Bo Bunny.   Chipboard can be easily covered with Fun Stampers Journey Silks to completely give them a metallic look (or any color you would like).  For these, I used both the Bronze and the Silver Silks from Fun Stampers Journey.

Countesses Crown Decorative Metal Die - Crafter's Companion

Laser Cut Chipboard - Bo Bunny

Cardstock & Silks - Fun Stampers Journey

Countesses Crown Decorative Metal Die - Crafter's Companion

Laser Cut Chipboard - Bo Bunny

Cardstock & Silks - Fun Stampers Journey

Mystic Impressions Embossing Folders - EF-0019 Fun Stampers Journey

Laser Cut Chipboard - Bo Bunny

Cardstock & Silks - Fun Stampers Journey

Nuvo Embellishment Mouse - Pure Platinum (color) - Nuvo

No sentiments on my cards today.   I wanted them for note cards, that I could use for any occasion.   I discovered that the Journey Glaze works GREAT to adhere the chipboard to my card background.   After I glued it on, I placed the card upside down on plastic and weighted it down so that it would help spread the glaze and keep the butterfly flat.   Worked extremely well.

Fun Stampers Journey Products:


Product List

Banana Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0087] $6.95	Hazelnut Blend 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0013] $6.95	Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0040] $6.95	Bubble Gum 8.5x11 Cardstock [CS-0099] $6.95
Pretty Pansy 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0029] $6.95	Mystic Impressions Embossing Folder [EF-0019] $5.95	Silver Silk [IP-0090] $5.95	Bronze Silk [IP-0091] $5.95
White Liner [AD-0001] $6.95	Journey Craft Glue [AD-0111] $4.95	Journey Glaze 4 oz. [AD-0002] $9.95

Just a reminder that I will only be a Fun Stampers Journey Coach until the end of this month. If there is anything you would like to order, here's the link to my website: https://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

As of November 1, FSJ will be merging with Spellbinders and there will be a NEW website to order from. I will post the link when it becomes available.

I have been very blessed to have a great customer base the last 3 years. Thank you to every one that supported me by placing orders, watching my videos, following my blog & Facebook business page. It really has meant a great deal to me. 

I will continue to craft and post ... just won't be doing it any longer as a business.

If you would like to place an order, my business website is:  
 

http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager

Using Both the Positive and the Negative of a Die Cut - Christmas Card

When you cut out a die, do you keep the image (positive) and throw away the paper remaining (negative)?  With this die I used a piece of Whip Cream Card Stock that was 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" so that when the image was cut out, that both the positive and the negative could be used to make cards.   I'm really pleased with the results.

Spellbinders Die:  Designer Series - Holiday - Deck the Halls S4-822 

The first photo is using the positive side ... so just the cut image.   I used Nuvo Embellishment Mousse (Pure Platinum) to create a shiny, silver color.   The mousse was rubbed on with a Dauber Dowel (small).   It went on smoothly and dried instantly.   Easy clean up with soap and water.   This was my first time using this product.   Very pleased with the result.  Would recommend.

I glued the die cuts onto the black card base with FSJ Journey Glue.  If you use a dark card base, be sure to had a white insert inside for the sentiment.

This photo is of the negative of the die cut.   Normally I would just toss, but realized this worked well too.  I added in Rainbow Drops.   Pearls or rhinestones may have been a better choice as the colors tone darker against the back.  I've added these to the supply list below, we have so many choices.

White Liner Tape (double sided) and Journey Craft Glue were used to adhere the negative side to the card base.

Non - Fun Stampers Journey Products:

Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Pure Platinum
Spellbinders Designer Series Die - Holiday - Deck the Halls S4-822

Fun Stampers Journey Products:

Product List

Bloom Tool [TO-0073] $14.95	Rainbow Drops [AC-0178] $24.95	Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0040] $6.95	Black Licorice Paper 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0003] $6.95
Journey Craft Glue [AD-0111] $4.95	White Liner [AD-0001] $6.95	Dauber Dowel Small (2CM) [TO-0137] $6.95	Dauber Pads Small (2CM) [TO-0139] $5.95
Pearls [AC-0024] $3.95	Cottage Pearls [AC-0403] $4.95	Meadow Pearls [AC-0404] $4.95	Cut Rhinestones [AC-0023] $4.95

If you would like to place an order, my business website is:  
 

http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager