10/20/18

Welcome to the Danger Zone Blog Hop

This is a blog hop featuring projects inspired by the creepy, scary creatures of Halloween!

Connie Can Crop is the beginning of this "danger" filled hop! You should have arrived from

Alicia's blog but if not please start at the beginning. 

This is a one day blog hop, but you have until Sunday at 10pm to finish hopping and leaving your love for all of these talented crafters.

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What do you need to do to win? Easy... become  a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.

You will have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments on every blog to be eligible to win. 

Winners will be announced on Wednesday 10/24/18 at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

So, on to the project I created:

I started with a piece of Whip Cream Cardstock.  I then splashed the piece of Cardstock with Color Splash sprays-  Electric Lime and Cosmic Grape

I then used a dauber and Black Licorice ink, to stencil through a web that I had cut with my Cricut.

I then used that same web to add to the corners of the card. 

I then cut out Frankenstein with my Cricut, layered him up and added him to the top.
Scary, but cute!

I hope I have inspired your Halloween creativity.

Be sure to head over to Miranda's Blog next.


Here's our line up in case you get lost along the way.

Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com  

Shannon-https://shannonhdesigns.blogspot.com /

   Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

Kim- www.pinkzebrapapercreations.com     

Miranda- www.craftingwithmiranda.blogspot.com/

Cindy- https://inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/

Jearise- https://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

Christi-https://scrappingfortranquility.blogspot.com/

Sue- https://foleysfriend.blogspot.com

Rebecca- www.makinwithbacon.blogspot.com

8/3/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am having so much fun crafting lately.  I have some new projects coming soon to my blog, so check back often.

Today I want to share with you my absolute favorite card from my July Card Class.

This was a fun new technique that I had to try. 
I first started with a piece of Butter Cream Cardstock that I embossed with the Layered Scallops Embossing Folder.  I then took Catalina Splash, Lovely Blue and Lavender Fusion Liquid Colors and mixed a little bit of water to them on a block.  Using a Blender Pen, I added the colors randomly to the piece of Cardstock.  That's it.  Pretty cool effect?

I then layered the card and stamped the shell from Beach Treasures Stamp Set.  I colored it lightly with a brown Journey Color Burst pencil and then brushed on a little Sparkle Silk over the top.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Beach Treasures, Cottage Bouquet
Paper: Butter Cream Cardstock, Pretty Amethyst Cardstock, Pool Play Cardstock
Ink: Hazelnut Blend, Catalina Splash
Liquid Color: Catalina Splash, Lovely Blue , Lavender Fusion
Silk: Beach Ball, Sparkle, Bubble Gum
Dies: Beach Treasures, Journey Circles
Tools: Blender Pen, Corner Rounder
Embossing Folder: Layered Scallops 
Accessories: Pool Play Sparkle Tape, Pearls

8/1/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Where did July go?  I cannot believe it is August already.  That means, my summer is coming to an end and I will be returning back to my day job.  I love my day job, don;t get me wrong, but I have really enjoyed relaxing, vacationing, crafting, etc.

Today is a great day at Fun Stampers Journey.  We have our new Holiday Mini Catalog, which is full of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas ideas and product.

Today also starts our Mixed Media promotion.  Receive 20% off all mixed media product.

Check everything out on my website here.

5/9/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I have mixed media card to share with you today.  This set is on the retirement list.

Here is what I did to make the background.
First, I used the Stain Glass stencil with Journey Modeling paste and let dry over night.
Then, I sprayed the whole card with Lavender Color Splash.  While it was still wet, I blotted the ink off the modeling paste areas.  I love the way it turned out.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Through the Storm
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Black Licorice Cardstock, Color Splash paper
Ink: Black Licorice
Color Splash: Lavender
Dies: Heart-felt
Accessories: Black Journey Twine
Stain Glass Stencil, Journey Modeling Paste,

2/25/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I have been busy crafting this weekend and I can't wait to share all the projects coming.
But, first,  I want to share with you the two promotions coming this week, which is the last week to get them.

The first one is our February Bloom Box.  The Bloom box comes with 4 card kits, ready to be put together and the stamp set which is only available for this month.
Here is the stamp set for this month:

It is a beautful set and there is a die you can purchase for extra.   Click here to order your bloom box.

The second promotion we have going this month is the Mystery Box.  You can purchase the Mystery box for $25, which comes with the chance to find a unicorn. 

 

 If you find a unicorn, you will win a Journey Girl Tote filled with $175 worth of current product.

Click here to order your Mystery box.

Or click here to shop and if you spend $100, FSJ will send you a Mystery box for free!

1/14/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I hope your January is going well.
I have a new birthday card to share with you.

To make the background, I used the Gel Press and the Ring Stacks stencil.  I first took some Candy Apple Acrylic Paint, and painted a layer onto the Gel Press.  I then laid the stencil into the paint.  I then placed my piece of Whip Cream Cardstock over the stencil and pulled the print.  Easy!  Just leave it to dry and you have your own pattern paper.

To create the stamped image, I stamped the HB onto the Whip Cream Cardstock.  I then took a small dauber and Candy Apple ink and dabbed the circles down the "Happy".

Supplies Used:
Stamp: HB
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Beach Ball Cardstock
Ink: Black Licorice, Candy Apple
Paint: Candy Apple
Stencil: Ring Stacks
Silk: Sparkle
Tools: Gel Press, Small Dauber
Accessories: Journey Twine- Licorice Twist, Candy Apple Satin Ribbon

Stampin Friends Fall Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stampin Friends Blog Hop!  This month's theme is Fall.  If you are following along with the hop, you should have arrived from  Cindy Waldroff's blog.

 

Don't forget to click the Next button at the bottom to continue on the hop with Barbara Welch's blog.
This month's theme was Fall.  This is my favorite season because of the colors.  I couldn't wait to get started.
First, I would like to share my card I created.

 I created this card using the Harvest Wreath and Autumn Days stamp sets.  The leaves were stamped with Clear Pigment Ink and then colored with Pan Pastels.  The background was created using the words from the Harvest Wreath Stamp set, stamping on the right side of the card with different colors.
I had so much fun created the card, that I decided to create a scrapbook page too.

The leaves on the right hand side of the page, I created using the Gel Press.  I first added Pomegranate Splash ink to the Gel press.  Then I dropped a few drops of Citrus Cooler and Dark Roast.  I then used the Brayer to "spread" the colors around.  I then pulled a print.  I used this print to stamp the leaves and cut them out.
I am in love with this scrapbook page.  I am so in love that I will be teaching a class on this layout in November.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Harvest Wreath, Autumn Days
Paper: Tangerine Fusion Cardstock, Hazelnut Blend Cardstock, Fall Fest Pattern Paper, Butter Cream Cardstock, Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock
Ink: Hazelnut Blend, Pomegranate Splash, Tangerine Fusion, Clear Pigment
Silk: Citrus Cooler, Dark Roast
Dies: Border Basics, Notebook Page
Pan Pastels:  Rich Sorbet, Mother Nature
Accessories: Tangerine Fusion Gingham Ribbon, Oatmeal Cookie Satin Ribbon, Natural Journey Twine
Tools: Gel Press, Brayer

 

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Brand New Catalog!

Hello crafty friends,

I can not wait to show you the brand new catalog.  Here it is....


I hope you enjoy looking at it.  If you would like to get your own copy, click here.

Journey Blog Hoppers- Holidays

Welcome to the Amazing Journey Blog Hoppers Hop!  This month's theme is Holidays  I'm so happy you're hoppin' along!  If you arrived from Ruth Cooper blog, you're on the right track.  If not, that's ok too!  Just continue the hop and you'll come full circle!

Now, let's get to my projects. First the card.

I started with a piece of Cool Pool cardstock for the base.  Using Clear Pigment ink, Journey White embossing powder and Snow Burst stamp set, I created the background.  

I die cut a few piece of Bloom Clusters from Journey Brush Silver Cardstock.

Then I started making layers with a Whip Cream cardstock Border Details, a piece of Vintage Lace and Be Cool Journey Tape.  I then added a Snowflake Element, a wooden snowflake (past Bloom Benefit) and a Twinkle Trim bow tied with Whip Cream Thread.

To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment from Winter Holiday with River Stone ink on Whip Cream Cardstock.

Now for the project.

I created an 11 x 14 canvas to match the card.

I started the canvas by painting it with Cool Pool Acrylic Paint and used Journey Modeling Paste and the Winter Wonderland stencil.

I let it dry overnight and then rubbed some Silver PanPastel over the top and then sprayed Shimmer Silver Color Splash over that.

I then started layering with Border Details from Whip Cream Cardstock, Vintage Lace and Cool Pool Satin Ribbon.  I then added the same layers as the card.

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you are inspired by my creations.  Please don't forget to click the Next button to continue on the hop with Crissy Salima Rivas blog.

Journey Hoppers this month:

1.Crissy Salima Rivas

2. Ruth Cooper

3. Kim Lamos

I like Big cups....

Today's card is a little mixed media, but I love the results!

The base of the card is Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock.  I then cut a layer of Cocoa Powder Cardstock.  On this piece, I used the Rings Stack Stencil and Journey Modeling Paste to create the background.  When it was fully dry (I usually let pieces dry over night), I took Rich Sorbet PanPastels and colored the modeling paste.  I tied a Oatmeal Cookie Satin Ribbon bow around the piece and adhered it to the card base.

Next, I die cut a Journey Circle from Buttercream Cardstock.  I stamped the sentiment from the Hey Sugar set with Cocoa Powder Ink.

To finish the card, I added a few Spring Accent Dots.  Enjoy!

Faith Friday 8/19/16

Today is Faith Friday and I have a Bible Journaling project to share with you today.

I chose to journal John 1:5, using the the set Delightful Light.  I stamped the light bulb and the sentiment from God is Light set on the page with Black Licorice ink. 
I then used the Summer Days PanPastels from the Rich Sorbet PanPastel palette to color the light bulb and "shine" the light over the page.
I used a colored pencil to color in the cord.  I then added some Silver Silk to the filigree and the top of the bulb.  Enjoy!

Faith Friday #3

Today is Faith Friday and that means a new faith based project.  Today I want to share another page in my Bible.

Here is a closer look

I used Rich Sorbet PanPastels for the background and the sand.  I used Denim Days ink to stamp the anchor and the sentiment.  I drew the rope in my hand and colored it with colored pencils.
I added the waves using colored pencils.  I love the way it came out.  Enjoy!

Faith Friday #2

Today is Faith Friday and that means I have another Faith based project to share.
 For a few months I have been researching the whole idea of Bible Journaling.  I knew I didn't want to do this type of artwork in my regular, everyday study Bible, so I started researching Bibles.  I looked at Bibles online and decided which type I would need.  I then bought my first journaling Bible.  
With all that said, I finally bought the Bible and was ready to get started.  Not quite yet!  Something held me back from actually putting ink on to the pages.
I then attended the Fun Stampers Journey Convention and I knew why I had not started yet.  Little did I know that the things that Richard had put in the brand new Inspiration Book and Catalog was exactly what I needed.
So, a few weeks later, I have my first Bible Journaling page done.  Using my absolute favorite set of stamps and PanPastels, I created a work of art.  I am so in love with the way it turned out.  Here it is:

So I used the four sets from the Slice of Life Collection and Black Licorice ink to stamp the fruit.  I then used the masking technique to get the fruit to look like they were behind and in front of each other.    I used the PanPastels in the Rich Sorbet pallette to create the blue background.  I used a combination of colored pencils and PanPastels to color the fruit.

Here is a closer look at what the fruit looks like:

Lastly, I wrote in the Fruits of the Spirit, one on each piece of fruit. 
I have lots of ideas in my head, so please check back next Friday for another Faith based piece.  Enjoy!

CYCI #129 Color Challenge

Hello!  Today we get to play with some of my favorite colors, Pink and Blue.  The challenge this week at Can You Case it? Is a Color Challenge:

Here is the card I created:

I created the panel for the front of the card using Whip Cream Cardstock.  I stamped the Branch ATS with Clear Pigment ink and then used Journey Black Embossing powder.
Next, I took the Rich Sorbet PanPastels and used the blue and pink colors to create the background, working in circular motion and blending in the middle.
I then took a piece of Whip Cream Cardstock and stamped the sentiment from Ampersand Notes in Denim Days ink.
To finish the card, I added a Paper Clip to the card and tied a Black Licorice Twine bow.  Enjoy!

Christmas in July- Journey Blog Hoppers

Hello and thanks for stopping by.   Welcome to our Fun Stampers Journey Blog Hoppers "Christmas in July " Blog Hop!

I'm so happy you're hoppin' along! If you arrived here from Ruth Cooper's blog, you're on the right track. If not, that's ok too! Just continue the hop and you'll come full circle!
Christmas is my favorite holiday.  I couldn't resist being a part of this Hop this month.  Here is the card I created:

The card base is Whip Cream Cardstock.  I then took a piece of Cranberry Bliss Cardstock cut at 5 x 4 and distressed the edges with my scissors.

I then cut a piece of Cool Pool Cardstock at 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 and used the Winter Wonderland Stencil and Journey Modeling Paste to create the first layer of my background.  After, I let it dry overnight, I splattered some Cool Pool Silk over the top.  Then I took my Silver PanPastel and rubbed a light coat over the whole piece.
I added the two layers to the card and tied a Cool Pool Satin Ribbon Bow around the card.  I then tied a Holiday Cord bow on top.
The Christmas Tree is from the new Christmas Trim ATS from the Holiday Catalog.  I stamped it on Whip Cream Cardstock with Black Licorice ink.  I then colored some of the "ornaments" with Cranberry Bliss Silk and Rhinestones.
I added the tree to the card using foam squares.  I then stamped the sentiment from the Christmas Trim, with Cranberry Bliss ink on Whip Cream Cardstock.  I  distress the edges with the scissors, then took some more of the Silver PanPastel to the top of this piece.  I adhered this piece to the card using the Journey Stapler.  Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by.  Now, hop on over to Betsye's blog and continue the hop.  If you get lost, here is the list of blogs in the hop:
 

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Betsye Rose Cimino Erazo       https://betsyerose.blogspot.com/2016/07/christmas-in-july_17.html

Wilma Payne     http://stampintotheoldies.blogspot.com/2016/07/christmas-in-july.html

Carol Moffett Norby      http://stampincarol.blogspot.com/2016/07/christmas-in-july-blog-hop.html

Martha Jackson     http://www.marthajstamps.com/

Susan Berg     http://suseadoodledo-journeys.blogspot.com/2016/07/ChristmasinJuly.html

Ruth Cooper   www.sassyangelsstudio.com/christmas-in-july-fsj-blog-hop

Kim Lamos http://pinkzebrapapercreations.blogspot.com/.../christmas...

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I have been with Fun Stampers Journey for a little over 3 years and I have never seen this promotion ever.    This is a great opportunity to join the journey as a business builder, hobbyist or both!  Take advantage of this opportunity now.   Click here to get started!