Monday, June 29, 2015

Happy Camera Day!

Today is Camera Day!  When I think of cameras, I think of all the memories they capture.  As a scrapbooker, these pictures are the essential tool to my craft.  With technology, we have cameras everywhere.  You have a pocket camera with you all the time or your phone.  There are video cameras that serve as a tool for security.  There are film cameras that make movies that are then watched and loved by millions.  Cameras can provide us with information about our world around us.
To celebrate the camera today, I created a card using the Snapshot die and the Paris Girl stamp.

All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0226 Paris Girl
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
PP-0007 Yummy Prints Paper Pack
PP-0010 Vintage Paris Paper Pack
DI-0045 Snapshot Frame
AC-0117 Catalina Splash Satin Ribbon
AC-0128 Whip Cream Journey Thread


Saturday, June 27, 2015

Creative Blooms Monthly Challenge

Today I have a card to share with you that I am entering in the Creative Blooms Journey challenge at www.creativebloomsjourney.blogspot.com.
The color challenge for this month was:
The sketch challenge was:
So, here is what I came up with using the colors and sketch combined.
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0154 Hello Scoop
CS-0001 Beach Breeze Cardstock
CS-0019 Lemongrass Cardstock
CS-0034 Sweet Berry Cardstock
CS-0033 Summer Days Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
IP-0041 Black Licorice Ink Pad
IP-0011 Oatmeal Cookie Ink Pad
IP-0012 Hazelnut Blend Ink Pad
IP-0027 Watermelon Fusion Ink Pad
IP-0058 Bubble Gum Ink Pad
IP-0051 Pool Play Ink Pad
IP-0044 Beach Breeze Ink Pad
AC-0131 Beach Breeze Journey Thread
AC-0097 Journey Color Buttons I
AD-0002 Journey Glaze
AC-0013 Journey Sparkle Dust



Thursday, June 25, 2015

Beach Time

Summer is here and many are making treks to the beach.  I love the beach.  I love to listen to the waves crash and watch the seagulls play.  You won't catch me at the beach during the day though.  I burn way to easy.  I still love the sounds and smells of the beach at night though.
Here is a card I created with the beach in mind.
All supplies from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0194 Surf's Up
PP-0013 Journey Basic Pastels
CS-0092 Pool Play Cardstock
CS-0018 Lemon Drop Cardstock
CS-0023 Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock
CS-0001 Beach Breeze Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
IP-0011 Oatmeal Cookie Ink Pad
IP-0044 Beach Breeze Ink Pad
DI-0037 Treat Label
AC-0131 Beach Breeze Thread
AC-0005 Natural Journey Twine
AC-0031 Wooden Buttons
AD-0002 Journey Glaze

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

My Favorite Color....PINK Day

Today is Pink Day.  It is my most favorite day of the year!  I am sure you know why! 😀
I have a beautiful card for you today featuring our new "Dahlia Burst" stamp set.
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0203 Dahila Burst
SS-0188 Sweet Home
CS-0039 Watermelon Fusion Cardstock
CS-0092 Pool Play Cardstock
CS-0019 Lemon Grass Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
EF-0007 Petal Wall Embossing Folder
IP-0029 Sweet Berry Ink Pad
IP-0022 Lemon Grass Ink Pad
AC-0128 Whip Cream Thread


Sunday, June 21, 2015

Mustache Birthday

Today I want to share a card I made for a masculine swap I did.  It would be appropriate for a Father's Day card, if you just change the sentiment.
The mustaches were first stamped on the paper base.  I then stamped them on a separate piece of scrap and die cut them.  I then placed them on top of the base mustaches with pop dots.  I finished them off by using a thin layer of Journey Glaze over the top.  Enjoy your Father's Day.
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
AT-0003 Furry Mustache
SS-0052 Little Big Greetings
DI-0021 Furry Mustache
CS-0013 Hazelnut Blend Cardtstock
CS-0006 Buttercream Cardstock
IP-0012 Hazelnut Blend Ink Pad
AC-0005 Natural Journey Twine
AD-0002 Journey Glaze

Friday, June 19, 2015

Spring Mini Album

Today I want to share with you one last project for Spring.  I designed this mini album for a class I did in May!  Everyone loved it and I loved creating it!
Here is the front cover:
The album itself measures 4 1/2 by 7.  
Here is the inside pages:
And finally, the back cover.
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0106 Flower Layers
SS-0035 Enjoy the Journey
SS-0048 Journey Blooms
CS-0039 Watermelon Fusion Cardstock
CS-0099 Bubble Gum Cardstock
CS-0118 Cool Pool Cardstock
CS-0028 Pretty Amethyst Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
PP-0004 New Day Pattern Paper
IP-0027 Watermelon Fusion Ink Pad
IP-0058 Bubble Gum Ink Pad
IP-0019 Limeade Splash Ink Pad
IP-0006 Grape Fusion Ink Pad
IP-0018 Pretty Amethyst Ink Pad
IP-0050 Dark Roast Ink Pad
DI-0008 Spring Bloom Minis
AC-0101 Fun Day Elements
AC-0102 Paper Clip Elements
AC-0029 Mini Wooden Clothespins
AC-0097 Journey Color Buttons I
AC-0067 Clear Bloom Accents
AC-0005 Natural Journey Twine
AC-0022 Sparkle Dots
AC-0105 Bubble Gum Satin Ribbon
AC-0108 Lavender Fusion Satin Ribbon
AD-0002 Journey Glaze




Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Spring is almost over....

My favorite part about spring is the flowers.  They bring a smile to my face.   I want to share one last spring card with you.  It doesn't contain flowers, but it is springy anyway.
The sentiment says: You lift me up and make me smile!  Enjoy!
AT-0008 Lift Me
CS-0033 Summer Days Cardstock
CS-0015 Huckleberry Fusion Cardstock
CS-0006 Buttercream Cardstock
IP-0035 Huckleberry Fusion Ink Pad
IP-0022 Lemon Grass Ink Pad
AD-0002 Journey Glaze


Monday, June 15, 2015

Smile Power Day

Today is Smile Power Day.  I want to show you a card I made to swap for Convention.  This card makes me smile and I hope you smile too.  The bee is just too cute!
All supplies from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0192 Hello Lovely
AT-0108 Ink Splat 
CS-0018 Lemon Drop Cardstock
CS-0118 Cool Pool Cardstock
CS-0040 Whipcream Cardstock
IP-0074 Cool Pool Ink Pad
IP-0041 Black Licorice Ink Pad
I colored the flower using colored pencils and odorless paint thinner and paper stumps, which is a technique that my friend Nikki @Nikki's Creative Nook that night!
Love it.  I hope you enjoy!




Friday, June 12, 2015

Happy National Sewing Machine Day!

Today is National Sewing Machine day and I have a cute card for you.
I created this card for my mom for Mother's Day last month!  She loves to sew, so I was so excited when I could color this card with Copic Markers and give it to her.
I thought this was the perfect card for National Sewing Machine Day!



Thursday, June 11, 2015

Let's meet over coffee....

Today, I want to share a card I made for the coffeelovingcardmakers blog hop.  I tried a new technique that I learned this past weekend at our 1st Fun Stampers Journey Convention.
It is hard to see from the picture, but the coffee cup has some shimmer to it and I did that by using the cool pool silk over the stamp.
First, I inked up my stamp with cool pool ink.  Next I brushed on the cool pool silk.  Then I stamped the image on a piece of Buttercream Cardstock.  I then re inked the stamp with Cool Pool ink and stamped it again on a new piece of  buttercream cardstock.  The effect is a more shimmery coffee cup.
Now it is your turn to try this technique.  Enjoy!

All supplies from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0034 Enjoy Coffee
CS-0023 Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock
CS-0118 Cool Pool Cardstock
CS-0006 Buttercream Cardstock
IP-0074 Cool Pool Ink Pad
IP-0011 Oatmeal Cookie Ink Pad
AC-0126 Cool Pool Silk (brand new as of 6/1/15)
AC-0005 Natural Journey Twine

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

June Calendar

June is the start of summer, so my calendar for this month needed to reflect that.  Summer is not my favorite season, because I will get sunburned.   I do like the bright colors that summer brings.
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0120 Summer Party
CS-0033 Summer Days Card stock
CS-0088 Beach Ball Card stock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Card stock
IP-0042 Summer Days Ink Pad
IP-0047 Beach Ball Ink Pad
IP-0019 Limeade Splash Ink Pad
IP-0052 Rich Coral Ink Pad
PP-0003 Journey Basics Pattern Paper (discountinued)


Monday, June 8, 2015

Lemonade

Another great summer items is Lemonade!  Who doesn't like lemonade on a hot summer day to cool down with.  I have a card I made with a large jar of lemonade.  Enjoy!
All supplies are Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0150 Homemade
SS-0120 Summer Party
CS-0092 Pool Play Card Stock
CS-0020 Limeade Splash Card Stock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Card Stock
CS-0018 Lemon Drop Card Stock
IP-0044 Beach Breeze Ink Pad
IP-0043 Lemon Drop Ink Pad
IP-0053 River Stone Ink Pad
AD-0002 Journey Glaze

Sunday, June 7, 2015

It is Summer Time

This week I am participating in a blog hop over at www.coffeelovingcardmakers.com
The theme is summer and what says summer more than surfboards and sunshine.
All Supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0120 Summer Party
CS-0088 Beach Ball Cardstock
CS-0018 Lemon Drop Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
IP-0047 Beach Ball Ink Pad
IP-0019 Limeade Splash Ink Pad
IP-0043 Lemon Drop Ink Pad
IP-0048 Citrus Cooler Ink Pad
AC-0005 Natural Journey Twine
AC-0097 Journey Color Buttons I
AC-0100 Cool Tune Elements
AD-0002 Journey Glaze
AC-0013 Journey Sparkle Dust

Friday, June 5, 2015

Iced Coffee!

Today I am participating in a summer blog hop with www.coffeelovingcardmakers.com. The theme is coffee, tea or cocoa.  I knew exactly what I was going to do,  Iced Coffee!  I love some iced coffee with caramel on top on a hot summer morning!  Enjoy!
All supplies are Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0156 Yummy and Delicious
SS-0150 Homemade
SS-0034 Enjoy Coffee
CS-0023 Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock
CS-0006 Buttercream Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
CS-0011 Fresh Forest Cardstock
CS-0013 Hazelnut Blend Cardstock
IP-0011 Oatmeal Cookie Ink Pad
IP-0053 River Stone Ink Pad
IP-0009 Whip Cream Ink Pad
AC-0018 Gold Silk
AD-0002 Journey Glaze
AC-0013 Journey Sparkle Dust
AC-0005 Natural Journey Twine

Thursday, June 4, 2015

National Doughnut Day

Did you know tomorrow is National Doughnut Day?  I didn't either, but when I found out, I just had to make a doughnut card!
I hope you enjoy this cute and sweet card.
All supplies from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0153 Candy Shop
CS-0092 Pool Play Cardstock
CS-0099 Bubble Gum Cardstock
CS-0023 Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock
CS-0008 Cocoa Powder Cardstock
PP-0004 New Day Pattern Paper (discontinued)
IP-0012 Hazelnut Blend Ink Pad
AC-0005 Natural Journey Twine
AD-0002 Journey Glaze
AC-0013 Journey Sparkle Dust

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Patterns, Patterns, Patterns

Today is Repeat Day.  In the crafting world we call it patterns.  Today's card is about patterns.
I used the ATS Mr. Fix it to create the pattern of tools on this card.  Enjoy!
AT-0041 Mr. Fix It
CS-0094 River Stone Cardstock
CS-0003 Black Licorice Cardstock
CS-0040 Whipcream Cardstock
IP-0041 Black Licorice Ink Pad
AC-0034 Metal Buttons
AC-0004 Black Journey Twine

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

World Pen Pal Day

Yesterday was World Pen Pal Day.  When I think of a pen pal I think of letter writing.  I also think of emails on the computer and typing the letters.  So, I used the ATS My Type to create a card in honor of World Pen Pal Day.
 You can't see it, but I put Journey Glaze on the typewriter.  Enjoy!
 All Supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
AT-0023 My Type
CS-0003 Black Licorice Cardstock
CS-0040 Whipcream Cardstock
PP-0002 Black and White Pattern Paper (discontinued)
IP-0041 Black Licorice Ink Pad
AC-0098 Journey Color Buttons II
AC-0004 Black Journey Twine
AD-0002 Journey Glaze

Monday, June 1, 2015

Congrats Graduate

Today I want to share my latest design team challenge using "Cute as a Button" College Bound!
This card can stand up on display and fold down to mail to your graduate.  The base is made from a piece of cardstock that is cut to 4 1/4 x 11.  You then score it to make the "box".  Find the middle point and cut a slit for your image to come through.  Enjoy!
Copics I used:
Skin: E13, E11, E00, E000 R81
Eyes B93, B91, B00
Gown/Cap: R59, R46, R35
Hair E47, E39
Pants 100, N5, C5

All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0095 You Did It!
CS-0007 Candy Apple Cardstock
CS-0003 Black Licorice Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
IP-0041 Black Licorice Ink Pad
IP-0017 Candy Apple Ink Pad
AC-0004 Black Journey Twine