St Patrick's Day and Easter Cards

Oh my gosh, where has the time gone.   I can't believe I haven't posted for over a month!   No excuses, just "life got in the way".    As a result I'm not crafting every day like I use to.   I need to get back on track and craft more often.   I love making cards.

Here are some cards I made for St Patrick's Day and Easter this year:

The St Patick's Day cards were made from "window clings".   They had sticky backs and adhered to the card stock extremely well.   I loved the shine on the designs and the blending of the colors.  Once I saw them, I had to give them a try.

Next I worked on Easter cards.    These were made from retired stickers/die cuts I had.  It was fun trying to mix and match them.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.
Mary

Sneak Peek: Storybook Occasions Stamp Set - Fun Stampers Journey Products

Here's a SNEAK PEEK at a brand new stamp set premiering January 1, 2018 from Fun Stampers Journey.  It is called Storybook Occasions SS-0538 and is perfect for Saint Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter, Birthday, Thinking of you and MORE!!!.  

It is a set of 9 stamps.  They are great for pencil coloring, water coloring, or just stamping with ink.   Very versatile stamps.

Here's a card I made for Saint Patrick's Day but also could be sent at any time you wanted to wish someone some luck.

I stamped the image with our Licorice Ink Pad, then colored it in with our Journey Color Burst Pencils.  I accented the design with our Just Write Gel Pens.

 I am hoping that you can see the gel pen accents ... the pens really add some shimmer/shine to the design and help to make it pop.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:
Just Write Gel Pens JD-0060 set of 12 pens
StoryBook Occasions SS-0538 set of 9 stamps (available 1 Jan 2018)
Journey Color Burst Pencils JM-0077  set of 48 of pure color pencils in a metal tin
Fresh Forest Card Stock CS-0011
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Brush Silver Card Stock CS-0135
Journey Ovals Die Set DI-0042 set of 10 dies

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

Saint Patrick's Day Cards Using Fun Stampers Journey Products - Day 2 of 3

Hope you enjoyed the Facebook Live Feed - link on yesterday's blog post.    Today and tomorrow are continuations of the Saint Patrick's Day cards I created.

This card has been embellished with ribbon, thread, and a vellum

overlay over the printed paper.

I thought the Vintage Lace Ribbon added a nice touch

to this card.   Also layered the Shamrock on the die cut circle.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

I'm Lucky Stamp Set AT-0201 Set of 2 stamps
Green Cheers Stamp Set SS-0247 Set of 8 stamps RETIRED
      (used for inside sentiment)
Lemon Grass Card Stock CS-0019
      (used for card base)
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040 (for shamrock image)
Denim Days Card Stock CS=0082 (used for circle)
Fresh Forest Ink Pad IP-0013
Clear Pigment Ink Pad IP-0102
White Liner Tape  AD-0001
Craft Glue AD-0111
Mother Nature Prints Printed Paper PP-0029  12" x 12" paper
Vintage Lace AC-0166 (3 types of lace in this package)
Journey Thread Silver AC-0205
Satin Banana Cream Ribbon AC-0184
Journey Circles DI-0039

Journey Platinum Machine (die cutting) TO-0090

OR

Amaze Die Cutting Machine TO-0134

March 2017 Fun Stampers Journey Promotions:

(Click on photos to enlarge.)

There are so many gift ideas and projects you can make with these three items.
Mini Book ST-004
Journey Days Clipboard ST-0126
Day by Day Clip ST-0127

and how wonderful to have them on sale for 30% during the month of March.

Please contact me directly if you have order questions or questions about an order, becoming a Coach/a member of my team.    As always, orders may be placed through my business website.    Don't forget you earn a FREE Bloom Benefit for each $50 increment of your order (before tax & shipping).   It's a "Thank You" gift from Fun Stampers Journey for using our products.

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

Saint Patrick's Day Cards Using Fun Stampers Journey Products - Day 1 of 3

I decided I wanted to make some Saint Patrick's Day cards today.   What started out as making one card actually turned into making 5 cards.   I will spread them out over the next 3 days here on my blog.

In the process of making these cards today, I did a Facebook Live Feed.   In the feed, I give some stamping, cleaning your stamps, and other tips to help you with your crafting projects   I also show you how I choose the background paper for my first card.

The Facebook Live Feed Link is:   (It is just over 12 minutes long)
https://www.facebook.com/KreatesKardsJourney/videos/602795556586152/

I wish you could really see the sparkle and shine that the Journey Glaze and Sparkle Dust give the shamrocks.   It looks like millions of sparkles all over.  It really catches the light.

Updated with product list (3/15/2017)

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

I'm Lucky Stamp Set AT-0201 Set of 2 stamps
Green Cheers Stamp Set SS-0247 Set of 8 stamps RETIRED
      (used for inside sentiment)
Lemon Grass Card Stock CS-0019
      (used for card base)
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040 (for shamrock image)
Fresh Forest Ink Pad IP-0013
Clear Pigment Ink Pad IP-0102
Journey Glaze   AD-0003 (2 oz)  OR AD-0002 (4 oz)
Journey Sparkle Dust AC-0013
White Liner Tape  AD-0001
Craft Glue AD-0111
Mother Nature Prints Printed Paper PP-0029  12" x 12" paper

March 2017 Fun Stampers Journey Promotions:

(Click on photos to enlarge.)

There are so many gift ideas and projects you can make with these three items.
Mini Book ST-004
Journey Days Clipboard ST-0126
Day by Day Clip ST-0127

and how wonderful to have them on sale for 30% during the month of March.

Please contact me directly if you have order questions or questions about an order, becoming a Coach/a member of my team.    As always, orders may be placed through my business website.    Don't forget you earn a FREE Bloom Benefit for each $50 increment of your order (before tax & shipping).   It's a "Thank You" gift from Fun Stampers Journey for using our products.

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

Celebrate You - Fun Stampers Journey Convention 2016 Card Swaps

Since we decided to attend the Fun Stampers Journey Convention slightly last minute I didn't have time to create any card swaps.   I was truly touched by the number of people that gave me samples  of their card swaps so that I would have them too.

Some of the swaps were specific themes, some were general, and some were Coaches making samples to share with others not as part of an organized group.

Here are the card swaps I received.  I will post names of the creator "IF" they were on the back of the card.   Cards range in sizes from Artist Trading Card size (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") to A2 greeting card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2").

Click on photos for larger view.  

All three were created by:  Carol Hirsch

All three were created by:  Carol Hirsch

Left:  Carol Hirsch

Right:  Ruth Cooper

Left:  Marie McClung

Right: Erlinda Ramirez

Left:  Tricia Sachs

Right:  Becky Prusse

Left:  Kathy Tippin

Right:  Jennifer Gross

Left:  Kathy Tippin

Center:  Kathy Tippin

Right:  Kathy Tippin

Left:  Kathy Amaral

Center:  Christi Brisbane

Right:  Kathy Tippin

Amazing all the different ideas, techniques uses, and creations.   Definitely lots of inspiration and hard work in each of these.  

All cards were made with current FSJ products that should be in the new inspiration book too.

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

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

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