A Wizard Stamp Set - Penny Black Stamp Set

Penny Black has some of the most amazing red rubber stamps.  As I mentioned my wonderful husband gave me my birthday present early, so I am trying some of them out now.   Can't wait to share all the items with all of you.

I love the quality of these stamps.   It is red rubber and has the design on the cling side.  In my opinion, rubber stamps are the best.   No odor, easy to clean, and the best stamped images!!!

 Penny Black Stamp Set
A Wizard

I stamped out the design on white card stock.   The image was colored in with Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils, then was fussy cut out.   The cut out image was adhered to brushed silver card stock which I also fussy cut around to mimic the same outline as the stamped image.   The card base is a navy blue.   I did use FSJ  Gold Silk for the stars on the blanket and the spots on the card base.   The stars were hand painted with a brush to keep the FSJ Silk within the lines.

Penny Black Stamp Set

A Wizard

Penny Black Stamp Set
Wiz

I'm definitely going to have to see if there are other stamp sets of wizards from Penny Black.   I see many "magical" cards in my future.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Mary

Unicorn Watercolor Picture

OK,I admit it ... I think I am obsessed with the unicorn digital image from my Kit And Clowder class.   Today I decided I had to try it with the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens.   I am beyond pleased with the results.  

The horn was done with a gold gel pen.   Then I took Silver Sparkle Silk and put it over the mane and the horn to add some sparkle and shine.  

This one I believe I will frame and keep along with the color pencil one I did using the Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils.

Each one has its own unique look.

Hope you find time to do some creating today. 
Thank you for stopping by my blog.

Mary

Having Fun With My Scrap Stash

It is amazing what can be created using scraps from your stash.   Here are a couple of examples of cards I made this last week:

This kind of reminds me of planets floating in outer space.   I took a negative design and used it as a stencil.   Colored in each one with a Spectrum Noir Metallic Marker.   The sky is tiny dots of metallic ink to give the look of the stars.   The brushed silver cut-out is actually cut-outs (the parts you normally would toss) from Merry Christmas Die.   I thought they looked interesting, so decided to add them to these two cards.

The card below is a number of these cut-outs glued to the card base and splattered with FSJ Silks (Gold, Bronze, Silver).   It could be used as a note card or add a sentiment to the front if needed.

Both cards are truly one of a kind.   Stretched my creativity and were a great deal of fun to make.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.
Mary

Metallic Butterflies

Crafter's Companion carries a line of Spectrum Noir Metallic Inks in stamp pads and also markers.  I recently purchased the markers (set of 12 and set of 6 all unique colors) and also some butterfly dies/stamps from them (via HSN on craft day).

This is the "negative" of a butterfly cut out that I used as a stencil.   I colored it on black card stock (FSJ) with a light lavender metallic color.   I like the simplicity of this.

Then I decided I wanted to switch it up a bit, so did the design again but in green.   I then cut out a larger, more detailed butterfly in white card stock.   The white butterfly was then covered with the light lavender metallic markder.   I only glued the head and body to the card stenciled design so that the wings would pop up.   Here's the finished design:

I accented the lavender wings with FSJ Sparkle Silk.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.
Mary

Brush Pens Coloring Project

I found some "generic" brush pens and decided to give them a try.   Not the quality of the brush pens I have used in the past, but fun to play with.

The coloring page was a freebie from Kit and Clowder for joining their mailing list. 
NOTE:  I have NOT taken any of their classes.   My coloring page was just "me having some fun".   They have a series of free classes and paid ones too.

I did accent the turn of the petals with Sparkle Silk (FSJ).

What have you been creating?

Mary

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

Step By Step Video Tutorial - Galaxy Backgrounds Using PanPastels And I Believe Stamp Set - Fun Stampers Journey Products

Oh my gosh, wait till you see my newest step by step video tutorial.   I am showing you how to create the Galaxy style background using PanPastels and the I Believe Stamp Set from Fun Stampers Journey.

The direct link to the video on YouTube is:  https://youtu.be/QrbyMlegq5o




Here are the 3 cards and 1 additional background that I showed during the video. 

 This background used the Whip Cream Acrylic Paint.

 This background used the Sparkle and Whip Cream Silks.

 This one used the Whip Cream Re-Inker and a toothbrush.

Astronaut and meteor were cut from Journey Brush Silver Card Stock.

This is the background I created

during the video.   I used 

Whip Cream Acrylic Paint and a toothbrush.

Product List

Party Pop PanPastels [JM-0081] $39.96	Rich Sorbets PanPastels [JM-0082] $39.96	I Believe Stamp Set [SS-0635] $21.95	Silver Silk [IP-0090] $5.95
Sparkle Silk [IP-0126] $5.95	Whip Cream Silk [IP-0144] $5.95	Whip Cream Acrylic Paint [JM-0106] $4.76	Journey Brush Silver [CS-0135] $12.95
Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0040] $6.95	Summer Days 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0033] $6.95	River Stone 8.5x11 Cardstock [CS-0094] $6.95	Citrus Cooler 8.5x11 Cardstock [CS-0089] $6.95
Black Licorice Paper 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0003] $6.95	Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad [IP-0041] $7.95	Pretty Pansy True Color Fusion Ink Pad [IP-0026] $7.95	Round paint brush [TO-0101] $5.95
Bloom Palette [TO-0151] $3.95	Journey Foam Squares - small [AD-0084] $2.95	Journey Foam Squares - medium [AD-0085] $2.95	Journey Craft Glue [AD-0111] $4.95
White Liner [AD-0001] $6.95

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

Enchanted Cat Is "Purrfect" for Halloween Card - Fun Stampers Journey Products

I added a bit of black PanPastel to one of the backgrounds I created the other day in my video and used it to showcase the black cat.   Thought it would make a cute card for Halloween.    The Pumpkin Patch Bow was a great addition to the cat I thought plus added a pop of color.

I have a question for you .... I have started to add in product photo and links at the bottom of each blog post.  Which do you like better .... with or without the prices?    The system I am using to display the items does not show the sale pricing, just the regular pricing.    If you click on an item (like the Whip Cream Card stock), it will show the sale price on my business website where you order.     Today I have included the pricing.   Remember the solid color card stock and the coordinating stamp pads are 20% off all month through my Fun Stampers Journey website.


Product List

Party Pop PanPastels [JM-0081] $39.96	Journey Sofft Tools [JM-0098] $7.16	Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0040] $6.95	Black Licorice Paper 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0003] $6.95
Journey Foam Squares - small [AD-0084] $2.95	Journey Foam Squares - medium [AD-0085] $2.95	Journey Craft Glue [AD-0111] $4.95	Bright Days Embossing Folder [EF-0034] $5.95
Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad [IP-0041] $7.95	Pumpkin Batch Bows [AC-0332] $7.95	Black Licorice Silk [IP-0143] $5.95	Sparkle Silk [IP-0126] $5.95
Enchanted Cat Stamp Set [SS-0547] $18.95	Enchanted Cat Die Set [DI-0421] $24.95	Enchanted Cat Bundle [BD-0403] $39.50	Journey Thread Black Licorice [AC-0129] $5.95

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