Friday, July 31, 2015

Home is where the heart is

Today's card includes one of my favorite parts of God's creation, birds!
It also is a card to celebrate my home sweet home.  I traveled a bit this month and as much as I love to travel and visit friends and family, there is always a great feeling I get when I walk into my house.  Home is really where the heart is!  Enjoy!
Colored with Copics: R85, R83, R81, Y19, Y15 and Y11
All Supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey
SS-0188 Sweet Home
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
CS-0092 Pool Play Cardstock
CS-0015 Huckleberry Fusion Cardstock
CS-0090 Cranberry Bliss Cardstock
IP-0012 Hazelnut Blend Ink Pad
IP-0035 Huckleberry Fusion Ink Pad
DI-0045 Snapshot Frames
EF-0006 Above the Clouds Embossing Folder
AC-0160 Heart Sparkle Dots



Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Card set for a friend

Today I would like to share a set of cards I created for a friend for a card swap and for my August Card classes.
I used the Sentimental Prints for this card set.  The layout was the same on each, I just changed the colors on each.
It is hard to see in the picture, but I used a 1:1 ratio of Journey Glaze to water and used this to spray the raised image.  While it was still wet, I sprinkled glitter over it.
Here are the four cards all together.
I then created sentiments on little stripes of paper.  The idea is that the recipient would then tie the sentiment they wanted to the black gingham ribbon as they wanted to use the card.
Next, I wanted the cards to be presented in a matching box.  Here is the box I created.
This box was so easy to create.
First, cut a piece of cardstock in the desired color.
Next, score the following measurements:
Fold on all of your score lines.  Then using your favorite adhesive, put a small amount on each of the flaps with squiggly lines on them.  Pull the tabs up and attached to the back side of the Cardstock that is perpendicular to the flap.
The two inch flap at the top, just place the flaps inside the box.
Then take a 2 x 11 strip of Cardstock and wrap it around the 2 inch top.  Add your favorite embellishments and you have a box for your set of cards.  Enjoy!
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey
SS-0072 Sentimental Prints
CS-0099 Bubble Gum Cardstock
CS-0026 Pineapple Smoothie Cardstock
CS-0118 Cool Pool Cardstock
CS-0017 Lavender Fusion Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
CS-0003 Black Licorice Cardstock
IP-0027 Watermelon Fusion Ink Pad
IP-0014 Pineapple Smoothie Ink Pad
IP-0074 Cool Pool Ink Pad
IP-0036 Lavender Fusion Ink Pad
IP-0041 Black Licorice Ink Pad
AC-0004 Journey Twine- Black Licorice 
AC-0096 Gingham Ribbon- Black Licorice
AD-0002 Journey Glaze
AC-0013 Journey Sparkle Dust
AC-0024 Pearls





Monday, July 27, 2015

An Anniversary Card

Today I want to share an anniversary card I made for some special friends that are celebrating their anniversary this week.
Back in June, at the Fun Stampers Journey Convention, one of our projects was using this squirrel.  I fell in love with this squirrel and the sentiment.  I knew I needed to make a card and I knew who I wanted to make it for.  The sentiment is, "The only part of my life I am sure about is the one I share with you". 
It is hard to see in the picture, but I added Journey glaze to the two squirrels and the hearts above them.   I hope they enjoy the card as much as I had making it for them.
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey
AT-0134 Share Life
CS-0023 Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock
CS-0008 Cocoa Powder Cardstock
CS-0011 Fresh Forest Cardstock
DI-0039 Journey Circles
IP-0012 Hazelnut Blend Ink Pad
IP-0011 Oatmeal Cookie Ink Pad
AC-0005 Journey Twine- Natural
AD-0002 Journey Glaze

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Creative Blooms Challenge for July

Today, I want to share my card for the Creative Blooms Journey Challenge.
The color challenge was:
The sketch challenge for this month was:
Here is the card I made using both the challenges.
I love making shaker cards.  They are so interactive and I thought that this card sketch just screamed, "Make a shaker card!"  So, I had to follow what I was told! 
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0053 Loads of Fun
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
CS-0088 Beach Ball Cardstock
CS-0093 Rich Coral Cardstock
DI-0004 Pennants
IP-0047 Beach Ball Ink Pad
IP-0041 Black Licorice Ink Pad
IP-0052 Rich Coral Ink Pad
IP-0042 Summer Days Ink Pad
AC-0131 Beach Ball Thread
AC-0128 Whip Cream Thread
AC-0115 Journey Sequins- Special Celebrations



Thursday, July 23, 2015

July Julie Nutting Tag

With July almost over, I can't believe I never posted my Julie Nutting tag for July. 
This was my most favorite of the tags I made for my secret friend.  I think I love it so much because it is patriotic and country.  I love country music and BBQ's in the summer.  They are also so "American" and what a great month to showcase them.  Enjoy!

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

July Calendar

I am so embarrassed!  I totally forgot to post my calendar for this month and the month is almost over.   Here is the calendar I made for July!
It is hard to see in the picture, but the calendar side of the two page spread is covered lightly with glitter.  This is done by doing a 1:1 ratio of Journey Glaze and Water.  I sprayed the whole piece of cardstock with the mixture and then I sprinkled glitter lightly over the whole thing.
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0053 Loads of Fun
CS-0015 Huckleberry Fusion Cardstock
CS-0007 Candy Apple Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
IP-0035 Huckleberry Fusion Ink Pad
IP-0017 Candy Apple Ink Pad
IP-0041 Black Licorice Ink Pad
AC-0027 Wooden Heart and Star Buttons
AC-0005 Journey Twine- Natural
AC-0013 Journey Sparkle Dust
AD-0002 Journey Glaze

Sunday, July 19, 2015

ATC Swap- Summer Outing

Today's ATC swap was Summer Outing and I knew exactly what I wanted to do.  
My favorite summer outing when I was little, was when my grandparents would take my brother and I in their motor home to the beach for a week during the summer.  I saw this stamp and thought it looked just like the Winnebego my grandparents had.  I colored the bottom part of the motor home with Copics and added Journey Glaze to the windows to make them look like glass.
I have many great memories in and around this motor home.  Enjoy!

Friday, July 17, 2015

Summer = Flip Flops

Since I live in Southern California, I actually get to wear flip flops all year round.  In the summer though, I am able to wear them everyday.  I am a teacher so we don't work in the summer, so you will find me wearing flip flops everyday until the day we have to go back to school.  Here is a cute card I created to celebrate my love of flip flops!
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (Shop Here!)
SS-0194 Surf's Up
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
PP-0007 Yummy Prints Paper Pack
IP-0019 Limeade Splash Ink Pad
IP-0048 Citrus Cooler Ink Pad
IP-0052 Rich Coral Ink Pad
IP-0047 Beach Ball Ink Pad
AC-0029 Mini Clothespins

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Celebrate

Today I have a card that can be used to celebrate someone's accomplishments.  There are many reasons to celebrate an accomplishment.  Maybe someone you know has graduated, or started a new job, or just finished a big project.  These are all good reasons to celebrate.  I encourage you to celebrate not only the big accomplishments, but also the small ones.
All supplies from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0043 Greet and Shout
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
CS-0036 Tangerine Fusion Cardstock
PP-0014 Journey Basics Brights Paper Pack
IP-0042 Summer Days Ink Pad
IP-0005 Tangerine Fusion Ink Pad
AC-0027 Hearts and Stars Wooden Buttons
AC-0115 Journey Sequins Special Celebrations
AC-0128 Whip Cream Journey Thread

Monday, July 13, 2015

Embrace Your Geekness Day

Today I have a card to celebrate Embrace Your Geekness Day!  Do something that is geeky today!  Enjoy!
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
AT-0055 Dad's Code
CS-0011 Fresh Forest Cardstock
CS-0003 Black Licorice Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
PP-0012 Journey Basics Black and White Paper Pack
IP-0024 Kiwi Slice Ink Pad
IP-0041 Black Licorice Ink Pad
IP-0012 Hazelnut Blend Ink Pad
AD-0002 Journey Glaze

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Faith in God

Faith is very important to me.  My faith in God is the most important thing in my life.  In the past few weeks, my faith has been tested.  I know that God has a plan for me, I just have to keep my faith in Him.  This card reminds me of just that.
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0192 Hello Lovely
SS-0193 Faith Plan
CS-0026 Pineapple Smoothie Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
IP-0014 Pineapple Smoothie Ink Pad
IP-0012 Hazelnut Blend Ink Pad
AC-0098 Journey Color Buttons II
AC-0128 Whip Cream Journey Thread
AC-0005 Natural Journey Twine
AC-0024 Pearls

Thursday, July 9, 2015

It's Summer Time

When I think of summer time, I think of citrus fruits.  When I was younger, the neighbor had an orange tree in their backyard, which hung over our yard.  My brother and I would eat the oranges off the tree.  I can still remember the taste they had.  It was a refreshing taste, not like those you buy in the store.  This card, reminds me of the times we would sit and eat these oranges on a hot summer day!
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0120 Summer Party
CS-0024 Orange Creamcicle Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
PP-0014 Journey Basics Brights Paper Pack
IP-0015 Orange Creamcicle Ink Pad
IP-0043 Lemon Drop Ink Pad
IP-0044 Beach Breeze Ink Pad
AC-0128 Whip Cream Journey Thread
AC-0029 Mini Clothespins

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Washi Tape Card

Today I wanted to share a super cute washi tape card I made.

 If you know anything about me, you know that I love anything Mickey Mouse.  So when I saw our new Brushstroke stamp set, I was drawn to create a Mickey head with the two circles, one large and one small.
Fun Stampers Journey currently only carry 2 sets of washi tape.  This is not one of them, but I still wanted to share this card.
Supplies from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0205 Brushstrokes
SS-0052 Little BIG Greetings
CS-0007 Candy Apple Cardstock
CS-0018 Lemon Drop Cardstock
CS-0003 Black Licorice Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
IP-0041 Black Licorice Ink Pad
IP-0043 Lemon Drop Ink Pad
AD-0002 Journey Glaze
AD-0013 Journey Sparkle Dust

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Dream Big

I just fell in love with this ATS, that I had to buy it and make something with it.
With today being Work-a-holics Day, I thought he was very fitting.  I personally feel that I work a lot each day, week, month, and year.  I have my career as a teacher, but then I have my "fun" job also, creating papercrafts and selling Fun Stampers Journey.  I love every minute of every day.
Being a person with a business of my own, I always need to have my dreams and visions in front of me so I know exactly what I am doing.  This little dinosaur reminds me to keep dreaming and making big dreams.  I can do it!
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
AT-0145 Dream Big
CS-0016 Kiwi Slice Cardstock
CS-0019 Lemongrass Cardstock
CS-0008 Cocoa Powder Cardstock
CS-0023 Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock
PP-0014 Journey Basics Brights Paper Pack
IP-0050 Dark Roast Ink Pad
AC-0005 Natural Journey Twine

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!
I wanted to share a special card I made for a soldier.  I can't help but think of the soldiers that sacrifice the daily luxuries, to go to a foreign country, to fight for my freedom.  This card celebrates their sacrifice.
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
AT-0121 American Sun
CS-0015 Huckleberry Fusion Cardstock
CS-0090 Cranberry Bliss Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
DI-0052 Star Dom
IP-0049 Cranberry Bliss Ink Pad
IP-0035 Huckleberry Fusion Ink Pad
AC-0027 Hearts and Stars Wooden Buttons
AC-0115 Journey Sequins- Special Celebrations
AC-0128 Whip Cream Journey Thread

Friday, July 3, 2015

Fun in the Sun

Summer includes many trips to water adventures.  That also means lots of sunscreen.  To celebrate "Stay out of the Sun Day", I thought I would create a card that reminds me of the sun.   I am someone that burns no matter how much sunscreen I wear, but summer is all about having fun in the sun.  Please don't forget the sunscreen!
All supplies from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0205 Brush Strokes
SS-0194 Surf's Up
CS-0089 Cirus Cooler Cardstock
CS-0033 Summer Days Cardstock
CS-0040 Whip Cream Cardstock
PP-0014 Journey Basics Brights Paper Pack
IP-0042 Summer Days Ink Pad
IP-0048 Citrus Cooler Ink Pad
DI-0039 Journey Circles
AC-0005 Natural Journey Twine
AC-0097 Journey Color Buttons I

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

The Best Birthday Card!

I have the best Birthday card for anyone in your life today. This past weekend, I attended the Yummy and Delicious tour with Fun Stampers Journey in Phoenix, AZ.  All I have to say is it was an amazing event.  Here is one of the cards we made:
The frosting part is a faux shaving cream technique.  I can't wait to make some more!
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey, but will not be available till June!

Journey Crew Love

Behind the scenes of Fun Stampers Journey is an amazing crew.  They work many hours a day to produce great ideas, pull and ship orders,  answer questions and anything else, us journey coaches throw at them. 
I made this card to thank them for all their hard work.  I could not be the Journey Coach I am without their help.  Thank you Journey Crew!
All supplies are from Fun Stampers Journey (www.funstampersjourney.com/kimlamos)
SS-0072 Sentimental Prints
CS-0092 Pool Play Cardstock
CS-0099 Bubble Gum Cardstock
CS-0119 Specialty Paper Pearled Celebrations
IP-0041 Black Licorice Ink Pad
DI-0008 Spring Blooms Minis
AC-0105 Bubble Gum Satin Ribbon
AC-0160 Heart Sparkle Dots