Step By Step Video Tutorial - PanPastels On Embossed Backgrounds - Fun Stampers Journey Products

Today I am sharing a step by step tutorial showcasing Fun Stampers Journey Pan Pastels over an embossed background.    The background was created with FSJ embossing folders.

Here is the direct link to the video:  https://youtu.be/tdPRDE-J6zM





Here are photo of the completed cards from the video.   Tomorrow I will share an additional one I made for Halloween with this technique.

Humble & Kind Stamp Set SS-0620

Bright Days Embossing Folder EF-0034

complete list below

Humble &  Kind Stamp Set SS-0620

Fiddle Leaf Embossing Folder EF-0029

complete list below

The cards could be used as Thank You cards or even for Thanksgiving.   The background technique could be used with any embossing folder.   I used whip cream card stock (FSJ), but try it on different colors to see how it changes the look.

Reminder that all solid color card stock and coordinating ink pads are on sale this month for 20% off through my Fun Stampers Journey website.  

Product List

Party Pop PanPastels [JM-0081]	Rich Sorbets PanPastels [JM-0082]	Journey Brush Gold PanPastel [JM-0096]	Copper PanPastel [JM-0123]
Journey Sofft Tools [JM-0098]	Clear Pigment Ink Pad [IP-0102]	Hazelnut Blend True Color Fusion Ink Pad [IP-0012]	Journey Color Burst [JM-0077]
Journey Thread Lemongrass [AC-0132]	Kiwi Slice 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0016]	Summer Days 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0033]	Corrugated Stock Sheets [ST-0124]
Oatmeal Cookie 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0023]	Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [CS-0040]	Journey Foam Squares - small [AD-0084]	Journey Foam Squares - medium [AD-0085]
Journey Craft Glue [AD-0111]	Mystic Fern Die [DI-0361]	Fiddle Leaf Embossing Folder [EF-0029]	Bright Days Embossing Folder [EF-0034]
Media Bags [TO-0109]	Humble Kind Stamp Set [SS-0620]

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 

Pretty Leaves Die Set - Host Exclusive - Fun Stampers Journey Products

Pretty Leaves Die Set Host Exclusive DI-0500

Thankful Friends Stamp Set SS-0581

Thankful Friends Die Set DI-0447

BUNDLE AND SAVE

Thankful Friends Bundle BD-0429

Since I wanted to create the look of fall for this card, I literally took out stamp pads that were green, yellow, orange, red.   After the leaves were cut out, I lightly tapped the ink pads on top of them to create the color/look that I wanted.    Then placed the die cut leaves on solid color paper and cut an outline image just slightly larger.   Gave a bit more focus on the die cuts this way.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

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

SNEAK PEEK: FSJ Holiday Mini Catalog Products - FSJ Live

I had so much fun on Saturday participating with the FSJ Live Event with one of my customers.   We chatted, laughed, and learned so much from the Fun Stampers Journey crew during this live event.  It also was a great opportunity as a Coach and for customers to get some of the brand new products early and receive a free copy of the Journey Holidays Mini Catalog.

Products shown below will be available for purchase as of August 1, 2018.

Here are the stamp and die sets in our kits (that included 4 kitted cards too):

Branch & Cone Die Set DI-0470

Set of 4 dies

This is AWESOME!

A MUST HAVE!

Merry Everything Stamp Set  SS-0585

Set of 9 Stamps

Most Wonderful Stamp Set SS-0592  Set of 11 stamps

NOTE:   Even though the packagins says 1 stamp, it is actually 1 large stamp

with 10 smaller stamps.

Thankful Friends Stamp Set SS-0581 set of 12 stamps

Thankful Friends Die Set DI-0447 set of 5 dies

Bundle & Save

Thankful Friends Bundle BD-0429

Here are the cards that I created on Saturday.   We were given an instruction book, a step by step pre-recorded video and 4 kitted card packages in our FSJ Live Kits.   They used the stamps and dies shown above.

So many techniques, colors, and products used to create the cards.   It was so much fun to attend the live event via the computer (hooked up to the large screen tv) and then to be able to do the pre-recorded portion too to make our cards.

The Journey Holidays Mini Catalog goes live on August 1, 2018.   These are just a few of the many new products in it.

If you have any questions, please let me know.   Thank you for reading my blog today.

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

Happy Thanksgiving 2018

Just taking a moment out to wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving.  

I have so much to be thankful for, and am feeling very blessed today too.   I have so many wonderful and caring people in my life.  

Thank you for taking the time each day to read my blog.  I love being able to share my passion for crafting with you.

Black Friday Promotion:

Here's the details on the Fun Stampers Journey Black Friday Sales Promotion. It will run from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

Amaze Die Cutting Machine for only $75 PLUS 20% off our adhesives including Journey Glaze. (NOTE:  Because of weight, the Amaze Machine does have a $15 shipping charge.)

If you would like to place an order or join my team, my business website is:
https://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Click on each photo to enlarge.

Some really great deals.

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.
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

Harvest Wreath Card For Fall/Thanksgiving - Fun Stampers Journey Products Used

Seems impossible that I'm thinking of Fall and Thanksgiving cards, but it truly is not that far away.   This card could be used as a Thank You card or as a card for Thanksgiving.

While I only used Green Olive and Pumpkin Bread True Color Fusion Inks for my leaves, many other colors and/or blends of colors could of been used.   Adding Journey Glaze or Sparkle Dust is possible too.   So many choices.  

I stamped the wreath image, then stamped seven Green Olive leaves directly on it.   I also stamped 7  Green Olive leaves on a separate piece of card stock.   The ones on the separate piece I fussy cut out and then adhered on top of the wreath ones using foam squares to give depth and dimension.

Just a reminder too that the True Color Fusion Inks are on sale through the end of the month for 20% off.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Harvest Wreath Stamp Set SS-0492   Set of 15 Stamps
Cocoa Powder Ink Pad  IP- 0016
Pumpkin Bread Ink Pad IP-0057
Green Olive Ink Pad IP-0072
Pumpkin Bread Card Stock CS-0098
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Journey Twine Natural AC-0005
Journey Foam Squares AD-0084 (small) & AD-0085 (medium)
Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner  AD-0081
     Easy Glide Adhesive Refill AD-0082

August 2017 Promotions:

August 1 - 31, 2017

It's the perfect time to stock up on your favorite FSJ True Color Fusion Ink Stamp Pads.   Fun Stampers Journey is offering 20% off our 45 exclusive colors + 6 color trends stamp pads.  Regular price on these are $7.95 each, with the sale they are now $6.36 each plus tax and shipping.

If you would like to view the PDF that shows the list of all of our ink pads that are on sale, please click here.

If you would like to place an order, please place your order through 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

Journey Holidays Mini Catalog From Fun Stampers Journey is LIVE!!!!

Journey Holidays Mini Catalog

Click to View On-line

This new catalog is wonderful.   It is filled with so many products for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.   They are just waiting for your creative touch.

Included are stamps, die, embellishments and there are even more Host Exclusives (for parties $150 and up) along with new Bloom Benefits.    Between this catalog and our main catalog (click here to view on-line) you will have so many choices of quality products.   

August 2017 Promotions:

August 1 - 31, 2017

It's the perfect time to stock up on your favorite FSJ True Color Fusion Ink Stamp Pads.   Fun Stampers Journey is offering 20% off our 45 exclusive colors + 6 color trends stamp pads.  Regular price on these are $7.95 each, with the sale they are now $6.36 each plus tax and shipping.

If you would like to view the PDF that shows the list of all of our ink pads that are on sale, please click here.

If you would like to place an order, please place your order through my business website:
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Bloom Box August 2017

  

 To Order:

KO-0001  6 Month Subscription:   $24.95 per month plus tax and shipping

KO-0003  Ala Carte For Current Month Only:  $29.95 plus tax and shipping (*limited quantities)

If you would like to place an order, please place your order through 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

Give Thanks Stamps Set and Thxgiving (Thanksgiving) Die Used to Make Card - Fun Stampers Journey

With Thanksgiving just three weeks away, I knew I needed to get going on my card making for the holiday.   I just do a few for Thanksgiving and do most of my card making at Christmas and Hanukkah for family and friends.

This was the first time I have used the Corrugated Stock (ST-0124) paper.   Really like the texture of it and the Silks worked well with it too.

The leaves are a combination of three inks ... Green Olive, Orange Rave, and Sour Lemon.   I stamped over the image with each color.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Corrugated Stock ST-0124
Gingham Cocoa Powder AC-0110
Give Thanks Stamp Set SS-0041
Thxgiving Die Set DI-0024 8 Die Templates  (note it is spelled Thxgiving)
  OR save by buying the bundle of the stamp set & die set
         Give Thanks Bundle BD-0014
Dark Roast Card Stock CS-0091
Pumpkin Bread Card Stock CS-0098
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Cocoa Powder Ink Pad IP-0016
Green Olive Ink Pad IP-0072
Orange Rave Ink Pad IP-0113
Sour Lemon Ink Pad IP-0115
Orange Rave Silks IP-0118
Journey Gold Silks IP-0096
Journey Bronze Silks IP-0091
Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081
     Refill:   AD-0082
Journey Foam Squares AD-0084 small OR AD-0085 medium

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

Harvest Stamp Set, Artful Burst Dies And Pocket Cuts DiesShowcased Today

Fun Stampers Journey has so many wonderful stamps and dies to choose from.   Sometimes I have a hard time choosing which ones to use.   This month a group I belong to had a Fall themed challenge.   So this is my entry for the challenge.

These are my starting pices.   I used the Journey Color Splash Pencils to watercolor the Harvest stamped image.   Then using the Pocket Cuts Die, I cut the rectangle shape out and added in some stitch like lines/designs. 

So that I had a perfect match to the card front design, I used the border die of the Artful Burst Die Set on Citrus Cooler Card Stock.  The card base is Pumpkin Bread Card Stock and the design was die cut directly into the base using the Artful Burst Die Set.

Colors are off on the photo, not sure why.    But this shows the Citrus Cooler piece backing the Pumpkin Bread card base.   I used Journey Craft Glue to adhere the pieces together.   The Craft Glue has a small tip so I ran glue around the border of the back of the design and on numerous areas of the design too.   Then laid the Citrus Cooler piece on top and allowed to dry.

This is a closer view to show you the pretty designs from the Pocket Cuts Dies up close.

Here is my finished card.  I attached the Harvest stamped image to the card using Journey Foam Squares.   I will stamp a sentiment inside.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
Pumpkin Bread Card Stock CS-0098
Citrus Cooler Card Stock CS-0089
Craft Glue AD-0111
Journey Foam Squares AD-0084 small OR AD-0085 medium
Journey Platinum Machine With Plates TO-0090
Harvest Stamp Set AT-0051 1 piece
Pocket Cuts Dies DI-0219 Set of 10 Die Templates
Artful Burst Die Set DI-0220 set of 2 Die Templates
Journey Color Splash Pencils JM-0078 48 watercolor pencils in metal tin

Don't miss out on the Fun Stampers Journey Essentials Sale during the month of September 2016.   These items are 20% off.   CLICK HERE to read all about the sale. 

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

Fun Stampers Journey "Holiday Sparkle" August 2016 Bundles Promotion

Can't wait to share with you all the information about the new Fun Stampers Journey "Holiday Sparkle" promotion for August 2016.   Some really great "bundle" deals just in time for your creative projects for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

This special pricing for bundles will go on sale and be valid as of August 1, 2016 - August 31, 2106.

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Here are the bundles that will be available - first photo will be of the bundle and what is included.   The second photo will be a suggested project.  Following the 2 photos will be a link to a pdf file for instructions on how to create the project.

Blingin' Banner Bundle

BD-0172 Special Bundle Price:  $67.50 

(Retail Bundle Price:  $75.00)

Promotion Valid 8/1 - 8/31/2016 

Blingin' Banner Project Instruction Sheet ... CLICK HERE

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Sparkle & Shine Bundle

BD-0173  Special Bundle Price:   $50.76 

(Retail Bundle Price:  $56.40)

Promotion Valid 8/1 - 8/31/2016 

 

Sparkle & Shine Project Instruction Sheet .... CLICK HERE.  

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All is Bling-y All is Bright Bundle

BD-0174  Special Bundle Price:  $55.85

(Retail Bundle Pricing:  $62.05)

Promotion Valid 8/1 - 8/31/2016 

 

All is Bling-y All is Bright Project Instruction Sheet ... CLICK HERE

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Spooktacular Sparkle Bundle

BD-0176 Special Bundle Price:  $60.03

(Retail Bundle Price: $66.70) 

Promotion Valid 8/1 - 8/31/2016 

Spooktacular Sparkle Project Instruction Sheet ... CLICK HERE

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Twinkle Treats Bundle

BD-1075 Special Bundle Pricing $63.59

(Retail Bundle Price:  $70.65)

Promotion Valid 8/1 - 8/31/2016 

Twinkle Treats Project Instruction Sheet ... CLICK HERE

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Traditional Twinkle Bundle

BD-0177  Special Bundle Price:  $56.93

(Retail Bundle Price:  $63.25)

Promotion Valid 8/1 - 8/31/2016

Traditional Twinkle Project Instruction Sheet ... CLICK HERE

 If you have any questions, please let me know.   

Orders may be placed on my website.   Orders for the Holiday Sparkle Promotion may be placed as of August 1, 2016.

Just a reminder that if your order will be $150 or more, please contact me before placing it.  With a $150 or more order (before tax & shipping), you will qualify for hostess rewards.   Please note:  An order cannot be converted to a party order AFTER it as been submitted on-line.   The party has to be established first through me.

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