Thursday, June 28, 2018

6/28/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

What a whirlwind of a week and a half!  I have been to Phoenix, Arizona and back.  Let me tell you about the Fun Stampers Journey Convention.

The first major thing that happened was a new logo for FSJ.


The logo is fresh, simple and wonderful.  I love it.  It is a simple circle with limited colors.

The next major thing was the brand new catalog.  The catalog is AMAZING!   Here is a picture of the cover.



Wait till you see the inside.  It full of beautiful stamps, tools and accessories.   We have three new collections, The Good Life,  Colorful Journey and RSVP.  You are going to love them.  The catalog  goes live on July 1st!

Lastly, I got to spend a lot of time with my downline.  We went to the Butterfly Wonderland, ate many meals together and crafted together.  This is always one of the highlights to going to convention.  Here are some pictures of our time together.






Fun Stampers Journey knows how to put on a Convention and spoil their coaches.   It is always a great time of getting motivation and inspiration also.

This year, I had the opportunity to teach a breakout with Sheree Hughes, a fellow coach, on organizing your business.  I was very nervous, but it was such an honor to be able to teach my fellow coaches.




Want to attend with my next year?  Join my team.  We have new starter kits coming July 1st.  Check back to my Join my team page for more information then.





Monday, June 18, 2018

6/18/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am on my way to Convention.  So stay tuned.....

I will be back with fresh new posts on June 28th!
If youdon't already follow me on my social media pages, please find me.  I will be posting updates from Convention there.
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Saturday, June 16, 2018

6/16/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Well, it is officially my first day of summer.  I am beyond happy.  I just have to finish my grades and I am free.....
Today I have a card I want to share with you, using  the ATS Scenic Route.


I love the bike and how it looks like you are riding down the street with the wind in your hair, with the fresh smell of flowers.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Scenic Route ATS
Paper: Pool Play Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Sunday Adventure Prints
Ink: Black Licorice, Beach Breeze
Silk: Sparkle
Colored with Journey Color Burst Pencils

Thursday, June 14, 2018

6/14/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am in the home stretch of my day job.  Just a few more days with the kids and then report cards.  I am so looking forward to my summer.

Today I want to share with you a cute bag I created using the Card Carrier die.


The "bag" is cut from Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock.  I wanted the "bag" to look like one you would get from Starbucks!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Coffee Helps
Paper: Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock, Kiwi Slice Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Corrugated Stock Sheets Cardstock
Ink: Hazelnut Blend
Die: Card Carrier, Coffee First
Accessories: Journey Natural Twine

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

6/12/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

It's a new week and for me the last week of school.  I can't wait till summer begins.

Today I want to share a watercolor card I created.


I created the background paper by stamping the leaves from the set with Black Licorice ink on Whip Cream Cardstock.
I water colored the roses with my Color Splash pencils.  I did a few different swipes to get the vibrant color I got.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Flower Swirls, Must Have Sentiments
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Candy Apple Cardstock
Ink: Black Licorice
Accessories: Candy Apple Satin Ribbon
Colored with Color Splash Pencils

Sunday, June 10, 2018

6/10/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am having a great weekend.  I am attending a crafty retreat and I am getting a lot done.  It always is a good feeling when you are productive. 

Today I want to share a very simple card with you.


To get the white color on the blooms, I used the Whip Cream Color Burst Pencil, lightly over the stamped image.  I like the soft hue it put on the blooms.

Supplies:
Stamp: Peony Blooms, Embroidered Greetings
Paper: Lavender Fusion Cardstock, Grape Fusion Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock
Ink: Black Licorice
Colored with Journey Color Burst Pencils

Friday, June 8, 2018

6/9/18



Welcome to the 

Into The Woods Blog Hop


This is a blog hop featuring projects inspired by the great outdoors and our woodland critters!!

You should have arrived from Shannon's Blog.

if not Connie Can Crop is the beginning of this fun filled hop! 

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.


We have an awesome sponsor for this hop!!



One lucky winner is going to win 4 dies from Cheapo Dies!!

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 6/13/18 at Connie Can Crop.
Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!


I had a lot of fun creating this card.  I used a mixture of stamp sets and supplies.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Deer Friend, Creature Comforts
Paper: Butter Cream Cardstock, Beach Breeze Cardstock, Lemon Grass Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock
Ink: Black Licorice, Kiwi Slice, Whip Cream
Embossing Folder: Above the Clouds
Accessories: Forever Heart Chips, Journey Natural Twine, Vagabond Buttons (Current Bloom Benefit)
Colored with Journey Color Burst Pencils

I hope I inspired you.  Now hop on over to Cindy's Blog to see more.

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

6/8/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Do you like to send cards?  I send some, but my mom is an avid card sender.  She sends four cards a week to people that need a "lift", not including the birthday cards. 

Here is a card I created for her to send.


Supplies Used:
Stamp: Lovely Day,   Many Seniments
Paper: Pool Play Cardstock, Pineapple Smoothie Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock
Ink: Black Licorice
Accessories: Pineapple Smoothie Gingham Ribbon, Be Cool Journey Tape
Colored with Journey Color Burst Pencilsand Party Pop PanPastels

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

6/6/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today I have a technique card to share with you.  I learned this technique from a dear friend of mine.



To make the blue strip down the middle of the card, I used Painter's Tape in either side of the Whip Cream Cardstock and then used a large dauber to distress the area.  Cool right?  I think so.  It is also a way to use up those left over rolls of painters tape after your paint projects!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Dahlia Burst, Ink Splat, Must Have Sentiments
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock
Silk: Sparkle
Ink: River Stone, Lavender Fusion, Beach Breeze
Accessories: Journey Thread Silver, Rainbow Drops
Tools: Large Dauber

Monday, June 4, 2018

6/4/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is the start of a new week and only 10 days left of school for me.  I am running on coffee at this point!  Ha Ha.
Today I want to share a card that is giving me the motivation!


How many of you drink coffee?  Sometimes I have to have more than my usual to get my to do list done.  Are you with me?

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Coffee Helps
Paper: Butter Cream Cardstock Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock, Dark Roast Cardstock, Corrugated Stock Sheets. Kiwi Slice Cardstock, Clear View Sheets
Dies: Coffee First
Ink: Dark Roast
Silk: Dark Roast
Accessories: Journey Natural Twine

Saturday, June 2, 2018

6/2/18


It is June!  The beginning of summer and all that comes with the weather.  What do you have planned this summer?

I have always dreamed of going to Paris.  I love everything about Paris.  I haven't been able to make it to Paris yet, but I have Paris decor in my living room and when I had a milestone birthday this year, by mom did a Paris theme.

Today's card that I want to share with you is the thank you card I created for my loved ones that gave me gifts.




Supplies Used:
Stamp: Love Paris
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Sweet Berry Cardstock
Ink: Black Licorice, Sweet Berry
Silk: Sparkle. Silver
Punch: Summer Pretties