Sunday, December 31, 2017

Sparkle and Shine

Hello Crafty Friends,
Can you believe that today is the last day of 2017?  Where did the year go?  I have a card to share with you today that reminds me of the colors and things you see on New Years Eve.


To create the glitter stars in the opposite corners, I die cut White Liner sheets with the Star-Dom die.  I then pealed back one side of the adhesive and adhered it to the cardbase.  I then pealed off the top piece and then rubbed some Journey Sparkle Dust over the cutout.  A fun technique.

I hope that whatever you are doing tonight, that you are safe and ready to bring in 2018!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Holiday Sparkle
Paper: Black Licorice Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Mirror Gold paper, White Liner sheets
Ink: Black Licorice
Dies: Star-Dom, Border Details
Silk: Sparkle
Accessories: Journey Sparkle Dust

Friday, December 29, 2017

Let it snow, let it snow, let is snow

Hello Crafty friends,

Christmas is over for another year and now we can start looking forward to the new year.  I have always wanted a white Christmas, but living in Southern California, we do not get those.
I can always dream right?
Today's card is for that dream.
This is a fun technique.  First you stamp the snowflakes onto the paper using Clear Pigment ink.  Then you take the light blue PanPastel from the Party Pop set and a soft tool and rub it over the whole piece of paper.  The snowflakes come to life.  Add the sentiment, some sparkle tape and some rhinestones and you have very simple and easy card.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Snow Burst
Paper: Beach Breeze Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock
Ink: Clear Pigment, Beach Breeze 
PanPastels: Party Pop
Accessories: Rhinestones, Pool Play Sparkle Tape, Whip Cream Sparkle Tape

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Happy Winter Holidays

Hello Crafty friends,

Are you still in a Christmas cloud?  I am.  I have been lounging the last few days, just trying to get over the Christmas coma.
Today's card is to celebrate all the different holidays going on right now.


Supplies Used:
Stamp: Winter Holiday
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Black Licorice Cardstock, Fresh Forest Cardstock
Ink: Fresh Forest, Black Licorice
Ribbon: Journey Thread Silver, Fashion Silver

Monday, December 25, 2017

Merry Wishes

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is the day!  Today is Christmas!  I hope whatever you are doing today, you have a wonderful day celebrating Christmas.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Welcome Wreaths, Holly Jolly
Paper: Pomegranate Splash Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Kiwi Slice Cardstock,
Ink: Kiwi Slice, Hazelnut Blend, Pomegranate Splash
Dies: Treat Label
Silk: Sparkle Silk
Accessories: Twinkle Trim

Saturday, December 23, 2017

Joy

Hello Crafty Friends,
Today I have a really simple card to share with you.

To make the background, I used a die cut of the Treat Label as the mask.  I then stamped the poinsettia with Cranberry Bliss ink around the mask.  Then I stamped the leaf with Kiwi Slice ink around the mask.
I love the poinsettia stamp on the white cardstock.  It really makes the flowers pop.  The Special Day organza ribbon makes the whole card come together.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Poinsettia Burst
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Cranberry Bliss Cardstock
Ink: Cranberry Bliss, Kiwi Slice
Dies: Treat Label, Snapshot Frames, Journey Blooms Holiday
Ribbon: Special Day Organza Ribbon

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Happy Cheers

Hello Crafty Friends,
Christmas is getting here, slowly but surely.  I love Christmas and I have another card to share with you.


Have a wonderful Christmas season.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Holiday Sparkle
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Fresh Forest Cardstock, Candy Apple Cardstock, Christmas Cheer Prints
Ink: Black Licorice 
Dies: Treat Labels
Accessories: Black Journey Twine


Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Holiday Wishes

Hello Crafty Friends,

Well, we are in the home stretch of Christmas preparations.  It is hard to believe that this time next week, it will all be over. 
Today I have a fun card to share with you.


I hope you are enjoying the season.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Jolly Friends
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Christmas Cheer Pattern Paper
Ink: Black Licorice
Accessories: Whip Cream Sparkle Tape
Colored with: Color Burst Pencils

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Happy Birthday

Hello crafty friends,

Today is the last day of the 12 days of Deals from Fun STampers Journey.  This is such a great offer, I hope you will take advantage of it.

The card I have today, shows off some of the pattern paper we offer.
I made this card using some Color Splash paper. 
I first stamped the Happy Birthday (HB) onto the Color Splash paper with Clear Pigment Ink.  I then dusted the top of the ink with Journey White Embossing powder and dumped off the excess.
Next, I heat up the whole card.  After the embossing powder was good and try and cool, I took my Color Splash pencils and using water from the Blending Brush, I dropped color onto the card and swiped back and forth.
I then took a slightly darker pencil and flicked some color all over the piece.
To finish it off, I added some flicks of Sparkle Silk.

Today's deal is on select paper packs.  You can check it out here.
Supplies Used:
Stamp: HB
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Party Pop Pattern Paper, Color Splash Paper
Ink: Clear Pigment Ink
Silk: Sparkle
Dies: Film Frame
Accessories: Rhinestones, Journey White Embossing powder


Friday, December 15, 2017

Christmas Cardinal

Hello crafty friends,

Wow, Christmas season is well on it's way and I have been down with a cold.  I did enjoy some Christmas movies during that time, but nevertheless, I am back with another Christmas card.

Today I would like to share my Christmas Cardinal card with you.





I loved creating this card. 
This card shows off some of the Fun Stampers Journey Rainbow Drops which are on sale today.
These are a fun addition to any project.  If you are interested in the Rainbow drops, you can visit my website here.


Supplies Used:
Stamp: Noel Chirp, Holly Jolly
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Candy Apple Cardstock, Fresh Forest Cardstock, Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock
Ink: Black Licorice
Dies: Journey Circles
Silk: Sparkle
Embossing Folders: Happy Holidays, Beach Towel
Accessories: Whip Cream Thread, Rainbow Drops
Colored with: Color Burst pencils

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Happy Holidays Shaker Card

Hello Crafty Friends,

I want to share a shaker card I created to show what you can do with our Journey Sequins.

I love to make shaker cards because they are fun to shake.  They are quite easy to create.



Today Fun Stampers Journey 12 days of Deals is our Journey Sequins.

 Also, check out the days that are coming up:
Check out my website here.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Snow Burst
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Candy Apple Cardstock, Christmas Cheer Pattern Paper
Ink: Cranberry Bliss
Dies: Journey Circles
Accessories: Journey Sequins-Special Celebration, Confetti Sparkle Elements-Candy Apple, Whip Cream Sparkle Tape, Romance Tape (Bloom Benefit)

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Christmas Tea Invites

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is Day 2 of the 12 days of Deals from Fun Stampers Journey!  Today the deal is on the colored pencils.  I knew exactly what card I would share with you to show our colored pencils.

 I love our colored pencils.  They color so smooth and the blend really well.  If you are going to get one set of pencils, this is the set to get!

Make sure to check out my website here and get your pencils for  20% off!  A great deal!


Supplies Used:
Stamp: Tea Time
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Candy Apple Cardstock, Designer's Choice Pattern Paper
Dies: Border Details, Journey Circles
Accessories: Journey Thread Sparkle , Ribbon not FSJ, but you could use Candy Apple Satin Ribbon
Colored with: Color Burst Pencils

Also check out the deals coming the rest of the days in the 12 days of deals:



Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Christmas Deer

Hello Crafty Friends,

Christmas is my favorite time of the year and I love to see all the different ways people use deer to decorate.  Deer are an everyday decoration in hunters houses, but at Christmas time we use them to decorate as well.
Today I have a card to share that uses a deer to celebrate the holidays.

I hope you are enjoying this holiday season.
Don't forget, the 12 days of Deals starts tomorrow!!!


Supplies Used:
Stamp: Winter Holiday
Paper: Cranberry Bliss Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Kiwi Slice Cardstock, Christmas Cheer Pattern Paper
Ink: Cranberry Bliss, Kiwi Slice, Black Licorice
Accessories: Journey Glaze, Journey Sparkle Cuts

Sunday, December 3, 2017

Deck the Halls

Hello crafty friends,

Can you believe it December already?  Where does the time go?  I love December because of the sights, smells and all round feeling of Joy!

Today's card is all about decorating for the Christmas holiday.  Deck the Halls is what we call it.
Here is the card I created:

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Holiday Celebrations
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Kiwi Slice Cardstock, Christmas Cheer Pattern Paper
Ink: Black Licorice
Accessories: Candy Apple Twine, Rhinestones

Friday, December 1, 2017

Holly Jolly Christmas

Hello Crafty Friends,

I hope that you are excited for December to start.  This is my favorite season.  I love Christmas and I love the whole month of December.

Today I want to share a very quick and easy card.

I hope you will create some Christmas Cards this year.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Annual Celebration
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Cranberry Bliss Cardstock, Fresh Forest Cardstock, Christmas Cheer Pattern Paper
Ink: Black Licorice
Dies: Journey Ovals, Journey Blooms Holiday 
Accessories: Candy Apple Journey Twine

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Merry Christmas Candy Cane

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today I want to share another card I created using the Holiday Sparkle Stamp set. 
 I love candy canes and what wouldn't be more appropriate than a card with a candy cane on it.  What is your favorite candy this time of year?

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Holiday Sparkle, Holly Jolly
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Candy Apple Cardstock, Christmas Cheer Pattern Paper
Ink: Black Licorice
Dies: Create a Bow- Mini
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

Monday, November 27, 2017

Fa La La Holly

Hello Crafty Friends,

Thanksgiving is over and we are in full Christmas mode around my house.   I have decorated the inside of the house and have had one card class so far.

Here is a card I created for this holiday season.


I created the background holly paper with the stamp I used for the colored holly image, just stamping it repeatedly and changing the direction.  You can always make your own pattern paper by doing this with any stamps you have.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Holiday Sparkle
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Candy Apple Cardstock, Kiwi Slice Cardstock, Christmas Cheer Pattern Paper
Ink: Black Licorice
Accessories: Candy Apple Satin Ribbon, Whip Cream Thread, Twinkle Trim
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Merry Christmas Ornaments

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is the weekend of Thanksgiving and it is my favorite weekend.  I get to put up my Christmas Tree.  I love to decorate the tree.  This year, I am decorating my first seven foot tree.  I have always had little trees because of where I lived, so this year is a big year.  I get to decorate my new seven foot tree with all my snowmen ornaments.  I even had to buy more this year because I didn't have enough. 

I have a card to share with you today to celebrate the decorating of the tree and ornaments.

I hope you have a great weekend doing whatever you are doing.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Holiday Sparkle, Holly Jolly
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Kiwi Slice Cardstock, Christmas Cheer Pattern Paper
Ink: Black Licorice
Accessories: Candy Apple Twine, Journey Glaze, Journey Sparkle Dust
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

Thursday, November 23, 2017

I am Thankful for....

Hello Crafty Friends,

First, I want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.  I hope you are enjoying time with your family and friends.  I hope you are eating lots of great food.  I hope that you are thinking about those things you are thankful for.
I personally think, that we do not thank those we love more.  I think we should be thanking those around us, more than just the month of November.  There are lots of things to be thankful for.

I have a card today that is very meaningful on this Thanksgiving day.

I created this card using Autumn Days stamps with Clear Pigment Ink on the Butter Cream and using a variety of PanPastels to bring the leaves to life.
I want to challenge you to thank those around you that you are thankful for.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Thankful for, Autumn Days
Paper: Pomegranate Splash Cardstock,  Hazelnut Blend Cardstock, Butter Cream Cardstock
Ink: Pomegranate Splash
PanPastels: Rich Sorbets, Mother Nature

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Wreath Thanks

We are getting close to Thanksgiving, and one thing I love to use to decorate is wreaths.  They are so fun and festive.
I made this card with our new set Harvest Wreath.  I am definately going to be using this set more for Christmas and even for Spring.


Supplies Used:
Stamp: Harvest Wreath
Paper: Butter Cream Cardstock
Ink: Black Licorice, Hazelnut Blend, Pomegranate Splash and Tangerine Fusion
Silks: Dark Roast, Citrus Cooler
Accessories: Pumpkin Patch Bows

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Thank you

Thank you are such simple words, but they are very powerful.
At this time in the month, I get try to spend some time thanking those around me that have been a blessing to me in my life.
Here is a very simple card I created to give to one of those people.

Remember, to thank those around you this Thanksgiving season.

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set: Sentimental Prints
Paper: Butter Cream Cardstock, Black Licorice Cardstock, Romantic Journey Pattern Paper
Ink: Black Licorice
Dies: Border Details; Everyday Tags
Accessories: Licorice Sparkle Tape, Be Cool Journey Tape, Black Licorice Twine

Friday, November 17, 2017

Praying for You Card

Hello Crafty Friends,
Long time no blog.  I have been crazy busy with life and work and haven't gotten back to blogging.  I am back though, so check back to see projects coming your way.
Today I want to share with you a card I created using the new Designers Pattern Paper.

I love the soft background the music notes make behind the Flower Swirl roses.
I then sprinkled some Sparkle Silk over the top.

Supplies Used:
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Lemon Grass Cardstock, Bubble Gum Cardstock, Designer Prints Pattern Paper
Silk: Sparkle

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Journey Blog Hoppers- Make Amazing

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Welcome to the Journey Blog Hoppers Hop! We will be Bringing Paper to Life with Amazing Projects.  I'm so happy you're hoppin' along.  

If you have arrived here from Carol's blog, you're on the right track.  If not, that's ok too! Just continue the hop and you'll come full circle! 



I used this project from the Fun Stampers Journey blog for inspiration:


Notice the matching splatter on the card and tag?  It is very easy to make.  It is made using Pan Pastel and Sparkle Silk.   Just scrap some of the PanPastel onto a block.  Then pour a small amount of Sparkle Silk onto the block and mix them together.  Then pick up the mixture with a Blender Pen and splatter it onto the card.  Fun little technique!

 Thank you from stopping by today.  Please be sure to head over to Glenda's blog next.


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If you get lost, you can always come back to my page and get back on track.  Here is the blog list!

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1. Heather 
2. Carol
3. Kim
4. Glenda
5. Deborah 
6. Jen 
7. Becky


Thursday, October 19, 2017

Stampin Friends Thanksgiving Blog Hop

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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  Steph Jandrow's blog.

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Don't forget to click the Next button at the bottom to continue on the hop with Lynn Streifert blog.
This month's theme was Thanksgiving.  I love the whole family idea of Thanksgiving, but I love to think about those that I am thankful for more.  So I created some projects to give to those I would like to thanks.
First, I would like to share my card I created.

I created this card using the Harvest Wreath stamp set and Fall Fest prints.


Now, for the project.  I decided to create a "Thankful" banner.



The leaves on the two side panels, 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.


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Supplies Used:
Stamps: Harvest Wreath, Autumn Days
Paper: Tangerine Fusion Cardstock, Hazelnut Blend Cardstock, Fall Fest Pattern Paper, Butter Cream Cardstock
Ink: Hazelnut Blend, Pomegranate Splash, Tangerine Fusion
Silk: Dark Roast
Dies: Treat Label Die
Accessories: Pumpkin Patch Ribbon, Pumpkin Patch Bows, Natural Journey Twine
Tools: Gel Press, Brayer

Friday, October 13, 2017

Happy Everything Card

Good Morning Crafty Friends,
I hope you are having a wonderful day.  I hope you have big plans for this weekend that involve something crafty.
Today I would like to share with you a card I created for a challenge I am in.
The challenge was to create a card using a sample from the Fun Stampers Journey catalog, but we had to use different colors and stamps.
I chose the image on page 93 and made this from the sketch:


The rose is made by using a drop of Candy Apple Liquid Color on a drop and adding some water to it.  I then stamped the image on Color Splash paper with River Stone ink and then laid the paper in the water mix.  Tada!  Isn't it beautiful?!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Dear Rose, Greeting Trends
Paper: Bubble Gum Cardstock, Pool Play Cardstock, Lemon Grass Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Color Splash
Dies: Journey Ovals, Dear Rose, Heart Strip
Liquid Color: Candy Apple
Ink: River Stone
Accessories: Journey Natural Twine, Rhinestones

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Stampin Friends Fall Blog Hop

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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.

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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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Thursday, August 3, 2017

Too Cute!

Hello Crafty Friends,
Today I want to share a card I created using the Project Me Collection.
 

I don't have the Film Capture Die, so I created my own using the Film Frame die. I die cut one side of the Whip Cream Cardstock block and then die cut the other side. 
I used Color Burst pencils to color the girl. I then used Baby Oil and a blending stump to get her hair to look more smooth and less pencil looking

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Too Cute!
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Black Licorice Cardstock,  Project Me Prints
Silk: Silver, Sparkle
Dies: Film Frame
Accessories: Rhinestones, Black Licorice Twine
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Miss You

Hello Crafty Friends,
Today I want to share a card I created using the daisy flower from the Mystic Romance Collection.
 

To make the background I used the Pool Play Pan Pastel from the Party Pop PanPastel set. I then splattered some Sparkle silk to the card. 

I used Lavender Fusion ink to ink up the whole flower and then I went back and added bits of Grape Fusion to areas of the flower, to add texture. 

To finish the card, I added Journey Glaze to the flower and leaves and dusted them with Journey Sparkle Dust.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: Grape Fusion Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock
PanPastels: Party Pop

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Two for Tuesday- Colors

Hello crafty friends,
Hello to August!  Summer is almost over! Yahoo!  I am not a summer person so I look forward to summer being over.
Today I want to share with you two cards created with the same die set. 
Here is the first card:

 
I don't usually use yellow and orange, so was a stretch for me. I do like the way it turned out. 
I then changed the colors up and used our new Silver Mirror paper to create this card:

 

Supplies Used:
Paper: Lemon Grass Cardstock, Pool Play cardsrock, Orange Creamcicle Cardsrock, Lemon Drop Cardstock, Bubble Gum Cardstock, Designer Choice Paper, Mirror Silver Paper
Accessories: Pearls, Rhinestones