Good News To Share - My Lucky Day AND FSJ Steel Rule Dies

About 6 weeks ago I found out that I had won a contest through Crafter's Companion.   I was one of 7 people chosen to receive a brand new Gemini electric die cutting machine.   It arrived today!!!

This last year I had a frozen shoulder and also went through a couple of months of physical therapy.   So hand cranking our wonderful Fun Stampers Journey Platinum Machine just wasn't an option.  Hal was doing all my die cutting for me (such an awesome guy).   He decided I needed the Gemini Jr (smaller version of the one I got today) so that I could craft anytime I wanted not just when he had time to help.   I really love the Gemini Jr and use it often. 

The Gemini machines (both sizes) can handle thin metal dies and embossing folders, but none of the steel rule dies.   Our Journey Platinum Machine can handle the thin metal dies, the embossing folders, and all of the steel rule dies.

I can see I will have lots of fun crafting time ahead of me.   It truly was a blessing to receive the larger Gemini machine.   Now all my thin metal dies can easily be cut out  whether I use the Gemini or the Platinum  - there are a few that require an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of card stock.  And when I want to use my FSJ Steel Rule Dies, I have my Platinum Machine.   The steel rule dies cut like butter.   You can cut up to 8 pieces of card stock with them.   The steel rule dies are on pages 308 through 313 of the main catalog.  If they have a green circle with a P in the center, it means it needs the larger platform of the Platinum Machine.  

Fun Stampers Journey doesn't sell the Gemini, but I had to share my good news.   Now if you want a great machine that does it all including steel rule dies, you definitely want to look into our  FSJ Platinum Machine.   TO-0090   Below are all of the steel rule dies we carry. 


Product List

Journey Platinum Machine w/Plates [TO-0090] $249.95	Journey Serifs [SR-0035] $99.95	Serif Basics [SR-0034] $64.95	Bold Numbers [SR-0028] $59.95
Alpha Bold [SR-0029] $149.95	House [SR-0010] $39.95	Matchbox [SR-0009] $39.95	Journey Fringe [SR-0030] $39.95
Basket Makery [SR-0016] $49.95	Basket Details Die Set [DI-0143] $10.95	Timeless Foilage [SR-0036] $49.95	Summer Bouquet [SR-0017] $59.95
Fun Cones [SR-0006] $39.95	Treat Cone Steel Rule Die [SR-0033] $59.95	Flipbook Steel Rule Die [SR-0027] $59.95	Milk Carton [SR-0011] $39.95
Circle [SR-0001] $15.95	Oval [SR-0012] $19.95	Tag Set [SR-0014] $24.95	Bloom Skirt Steel Rule Die [SR-0032] $34.95
Everyday Elements [SR-0004] $29.95	Halloween Elements [SR-0007] $29.95	Deer Head [SR-0003] $19.95	Fall Elements [SR-0005] $29.95
Holiday Elements [SR-0008] $29.95

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

Decorated Sleeve Pocket Die Tutorial - Retired - Fun Stampers Journey Products

In one of my Mystery Boxes (MB-0002) I received a retired Decorated Sleeve Pocket Die DI-0002.   Decided I had to try it out, and was especially pleased to discover that not only can you cut with it, you can also emboss the scallop inner design.

Here's the steps I did to cut and then emboss the design on my Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090:

Regular Cutting Sandwich:

Platform

Orange Cutting Plate

Card Stock

Die - Cutting Edge Down

Orange Cutting Plate

Run Through the Machine

Remove outer edge of card stock.

DO NOT remove from the die itself.

This is the embossing sandwich:

Magnetic Platform

Die with Cut Side UP and card inside of the die.

Tan Embossing Mat

Green Embossing Plate 

Run Through the Machine

 This is how it will looks after being run

through the machine.

Use the Bloom Tool TO-0073 to 

poke out the small circles and remove card stock from die.

This is what it looks like opened up.
Crease line down the middle.
Tab in lower left corner.  

Fold on the crease lines.

Add some Craft Glue AD-0111 to the tab,

glue together and clip to secure.

Once dried, remove clips.

The sleeve will now easily slide on to

your card corner.

This is a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4" card (A2)

The die can be just cut or can be cut and embossed.   Choice is yours.   And of course, you can always decorate the die cut item too.  I like to add a couple drops of the Craft Glue to secure the sleeve on the card front.  

The card front shown above is a work in progress.  

February 2018 Promotions:

This is an absolutely AWESOME promotion from Fun Stampers Journey.  Don't miss out on this opportunity.

There are two ways to get a Mystery Box.
1.  Purchase $100 in FSJ product, and receive a FREE Mystery Box filled with at least $50 in retired product.  One box will be automatically added to your order for every $100 spent.
OR
2.  Purchase the Magical Mystery Box (MB-0002) itself for $25, and receive over $100 worth of product!
     "TEN" people will receive a Golden Unicorn in their Magical Mystery Box.  Winners will get a Journey Girl Signature Tote Bog filled with current product (over $175 value)!

Promotion is valid February 1 through February 28th ONLY.
No Limits on the number you can earn or purchase!!!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) PDF  ... click here to read.

Please contact me if you have any questions. 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

If you would like to place an order or sign up to become a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, here is the link to my business website:
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

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

My YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/kreateskards

Video Tutorials for the Matchbox and Milk Carton Steel Rule Dies - Fun Stampers Journey Products - 12 Days of Deals

On Thursday, December 14th, the following Steel Rule Dies will be on sale for 30% off during the 12 Days of Deals from Fun Stampers Journey.   AND don't forget $5 flat rate shipping (except for expedited orders and orders for machines). 

IMPORTANT NOTE:   All 3 of these steel rule dies require the Journey Platinum Machine because of their size.   They will not fit into the Amaze Machine.

SR-0011 Milk Carton Steel Rule Die
SR-0010 House Steel Rule Die
SR-0009 Matchbox Steel Rule Die

Each of the above dies are regular priced at $39.95.
    They are on sale for $27.97 for December 14th only!

Here's a video I did a while back, but it shows how to create the Matchbox using SR-0009.  If you are reading this via e-mail, the direct link to the video is:
https://youtu.be/51zr61PfEvM 






Fun Stampers Journey just released a Product Spotlight video today for the Milk Carton Steel Rule Die SR-0011.   Reminder, it needs the Journey Platinum Machine because it is a larger die.  If you are reading this via e-mail, the direct link is:
https://youtu.be/wMVilJblZFg




UPDATED with house video 12/14/2017:
If you are reading this via e-mail, here is the direct link to the video for the  SR-0010 House Steel Rule Die:
https://youtu.be/6DcfHHy1SFk

The house ir really cute.   I have seen it done up for Halloween and for the holidays.

December 6th through December 17th

A new deal each day!!!

Sale is for that day only ... no exceptions.

Here's the link to view the pdf file of all the fabulous items on sale during this promotion.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST VERSION 12 DAYS OF DEALS 

$5 Flat Rate Shipping!!!! on all orders* placed on these days.

    *NOTE:  Does not apply to expedited orders or orders including die cutting machines.

     Click on link above to read the FAQ for this promotion.   

Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

If you would like to place an order or sign up to become a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, here is the link to my business website:
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

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

My YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/kreateskards

Christmas Card Samples - Fun Stampers Journey Products

December 1st already!!!!  There is still time to get your holiday cards made and in the mail.  Fun Stampers Journey has all the quality products you need to make all of your paper crafting projects (cards, scrapbooks, locket style jewelry along with other styles, planners, and MORE).

Here are two samples of Christmas cards I have made recently.

 The accent background piece is Journey Brushed Silver Card Stock CS-0135.

Star Burst Bloom Die Set was used for the

Poinsettia look flower  DI-0325. 

Fashion Gold AC-0292 (gold dots) were used

to accent the card.

Inside of the card ... sentiments from Holiday Wishes Stamp Set SS-0469

 

Don't forget to stamp the outside of the envelope to 

coordinate with your card.  

Envelope image:   Poinsettia Burst Stamp Set SS-0524

 

Using both the Star Burst Bloom Die Set DI-0325,

 Holiday Wishes Stamp Set SS-0469, and

Journey Silver Silks IP-0090

I created this card front.

Both cards basically are using the same elements, but give completely different looks.   I did add in a bit of Journey Glaze on the flower to help make it pop plus add dimension to it.

Did you know that Fun Stampers Journey also carries both A2 and A6 size envelopes!

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

A2-Whip Cream Envelopes   ST-0118 Pack of 50 envelopes

Holiday Wishes Stamp Set SS-0469 set of 16 stamps

Poinsettia Burst Stamp Set SS-0524 set of 8 stamps

Poinsettia Burst  Die Set DI-0375 set of 5 dies (not use on this project)

    BUNDLE AND SAVE

    Poinsettia Burst Bundle Set   BD-0295

Journey Rectangles Die Set DI-0041 set of 12 dies

Star Burst Bloom Die Set DI-0325  set of 6 dies

Journey Brush Silver Card Stock CS-0135  8.5 x 11    10 sheets

Pomegranate Splash Card Stock CS-0027  8.5 x 11   25 sheets

Pomegranate Splash Ink Pad IP-0008

Fresh Forest Card Stock CS-0011  8.5 x 11  25 sheets

Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040  8.5 x 11 25 sheets

Journey Silver Silks IP-0090

Fashion Gold AC-0292 (gold dots - different sizes)  120 adhesive backed pieces 

Journey Glaze AD-0002 4 oz  OR AD-0003 2 oz

Journey Foam Squares AD-0084 small OR AD-0085 medium

Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081

       Refill  AD-0082

NOTE:   Dies above will fit in both of our die cutting machines:

Journey Platinum Machine (die cutting) TO-0090

OR

Amaze Die Cutting Machine TO-0134


Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

If you would like to place an order or sign up to become a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, here is the link to my business website:
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

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

My YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/kreateskards

Gel Press Background With Beary Best Stamp Set - Fun Stampers Journey Products

The Beary Best ATS always brings a smile to my day.   Remember when you create your backgrounds, you can mix & match the acrylic paints to come up with the colors and design you want.

The bear is stamped and cut-out (it has a matching die).   Then I colored it in with our Color Burst Pencils.   A touch of Sparkle Silk to the 3 random dots on the page too.

Hope you are working on some fun projects too.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Acrylic Paint (mix & match the colors you want to use)
     Candy Apple Red Acrylic Paint JM-0100
     Bubble Gum Acrylic Paint JM-0104
     Citrus Cooler Acrylic Paint  JM-0099
     Lemon Drop Acrylic Paint JM-0103
     Limeade Splash Acrylic Paint JM-0101
     Beach Ball Acrylic Paint JM-0102
     Whip Cream  Acrylic Paint JM-0106
     Black Licorice Acrylic Paint JM-0105
     Blue Lagoon Acrylic Paint JM-0018
     Cool Pool Acrylic Paint  JM-0020
     Sweet Berry Acrylic Paint JM-0025
     Oatmeal Cookie Acrylic Paint JM-0022
     Pineapple Smoothie Acrylic Paint  JM-0023
     Butter Cream Acrylic Paint JM-0019
     Riverstone Acrylic Paint JM-0024
     Green Olive Acrylic Paint JM-0021
Gel Press JM-0107
Brayer TO-0087
Sweet Pear Card Stock CS-0095
Beary Best Stamp Set AT-0191  Set of 2 stamps
Beary Best Die Set DI-0190 Set of 1 die
Sparkle Silk IP-0126
Hexi Strip Die Set DI-0265 Set of 2 dies
Color Burst Pencils JM-0077  Set of 48 pure color pencils in a metal tin

Journey Platinum Machine (die cutting) TO-0090

OR

Amaze Die Cutting Machine TO-0134

October 2017 Promotions:

Make Your Mark Promotion 

(October 1 - 31, 2017)

This promotion is HUGE.   25% off Journey Days Planners, dies, stamps, and accessories for the whole month of October.   CLICK HERE to view the 4 page pdf of all of the wonderful items on sale from October 1 through 31, 2017. 

And also included in this promotion are these two bundles of products (each has a $40 value).  The bundles are available for a limited time only.

 Friendship Planner Kit Bundle BD-0355

Pretty Planner Kit Bundle BD-0354

FSJ Presents Bloom This Way

Date:  December 2, 2017

Registration:   Starts October 5, 2017

More details soon.  Here's the link to FAQ about the event - Click Here please.  

What an amazing way to spend the day crafting via an on-line event with Fun Stampers Journey.  Be one of the first to be able to see and use brand new product from the Bloom This Way catalog that premieres on January 1, 2018.

Fun Stampers Journey The Big Deal - Recruiting Promotion:

WOW ... this promotion is unbelieveable!!!!   $25 for the Designer Starter Kit AND if you place a $150 qualifying order within the first 21 days after signing up, you will receive the opportunity to purchase the Platinum Die Cutting Machine for only $50 (plus tax & shipping).   The Platinum Machine has a $249 value on its own!!!

Fun Stampers Journey and I welcome Hobby Coaches and Business Coaches with open arms.   Being a Coach allows you to purchase your own craft products at a 20% discount.   The first quarter you join, there is no quota to meet.   After that the quota is only $150 per quarter.   We are the lowest in the industry.

Please contact me if you have any questions.  

Misc Notes:

Oh my gosh, what an amazing October and November we are going to have.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

If you would like to place an order or sign up to become a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, here is the link to my business website:
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

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

My YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/kreateskards

Pocket Pup Was The Perfect Addition For This Get Well Card - Fun Stampers Journey Products

The other night I wanted to make a Get Well card for a young man.   His favorite color is red so I used the color as my starting point.

Card base is Candy Apple card stock.   Then I layered on a red/white/blue print I made on my Gel Press.  The cute little puppy was stamped on Whip Cream Card Stock and then colored in using Journey Color Burst Pencils.  

I couldn't help but smile when I added the Wiggle Eyes to the puppy's face.  I think they really added to the look of the card, don't you agree!

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Pocket Pup Stamp Set AT-0204  Set of 3 stamps
Get Well Stamp Set SS-0331 Set of 11 stamps
Candy Apple Red Card Stock CS-0007
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0041
Candy Apple Ink Pad IP-0017
Denim Days Ink Pad IP-0010

Journey Gel Press JM-0107

Brayer TO-0087

Heart You Embossing Folder EF-0003

Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081

Journey Foam Squares AD-0085 Medium 

Journey Color Burst Pencils JM-0077

Journey Twine Candy Apple AC-0266
Wiggle Eyes AC-0173  45 pieces -- three sizes with 15 of each size

Journey Platinum Machine (die cutting) TO-0090

OR

Amaze Die Cutting Machine TO-0134

Media Mix Promotion for September 2017:  Select items on sale for 20% off

YES, the Gel Press is part of this sale!!!!

If you would like to see the PDF File that lists all of these items on sale, please CLICK HERE.

There are so many wonderful items on sale:   stencils, wood media, acrylic paint, PanPastels, Journey Gel Press and Fluttering Hearts Gel Impressions Plate, Brayer, and brushes.

This is a great way to stock up on your mixed media products while they are on sale during the month of September 2017.

Recruiting Promotion for September 2017:

 

Sign up to become a Journey Coach in September 2017.   Submit your first qualifying order of $150 or more and Fun Stampers Journey will ship this Media Mix Bundle to you (over a $100 value) for FREE! (Qualifying orders must be placed before October 31, 2017).

I would love to have you on my team.   Let me know if you have questions.

Please click here to view the PDF file that shows all the items by name/item number in this bundle.  Such an amazing offer. 


If you would like to place an order or sign up to become a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, here is the link to my business website:
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

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

My YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/kreateskards