Friday, January 29, 2016

DIY Paper Tassels

I love tassels, you love tassels, we all love tassels!!! Well, a lot of us love tassels so I'd like to show you how to make them with paper. 


First pick out a few Fun Stampers Journey card stock colors you like. I picked Cool Pool, Buttercream and Oatmeal Cookie and cut six 8 1/2" x 1/4" strips of each color. 


Once you have your strips cut, wrinkle them up into a ball. 


Now straighten each strip of paper and line them up the best you can. 


Once you have your strips lined up, wrap the center around a pencil. 


While your paper is still wrapped around your pencil, wind some Natural Journey Twine around it as shown in the next photo. 


There you have it. Now decorate a present or make several for a garland. 


I attached mine to a Treat Box and included an embossed gift tag. 


I love these colors...they make me want to tie a star fish to the package too! 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Whip Cream IP-
Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102
Journey White Embossing Powder IP-0098
Natural Journey Twine AC-0005
Cool Pool CS-0118
Buttercream CS-0006
Oatmeal Cookie CS-0023

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Be Mine

One of my favorite things about Fun Stampers Journey stamps and dies are that every time I sit down to create with them, it leads to more ideas for my next project! I love that! 


For this card it was the Border Details die that I used to make this unique background. I've made oodles of projects with this die set! 


Thought these bots would look cute as a focal point. 


What would you do with these dies?


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Black Licorice IP-0041
Journey Silver Splash IP-0082
Black & White Buttons AC-0157
Journey Sequins Special Celebration AC-0115
Black Licorice Gingham Ribbon AC-0096
Candy Apple CS-0007
Whip Cream CS-0040

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Hugs & Kisses

Hello! I have a super duper simple Valentine card to share with you that I created with Fun Stampers Journey new Bot Love stamp set. 


I also got out the paint brush to create the heart background. Just one stroke of the brush with some Sweet Berry paint was all that was needed. 


Then I used some silver embossing powder to add the love bot. 


A string for his balloon and a few sequins and that's it! I think this kind of project would be perfect for kiddos. They could make some great painted hearts! 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Black Licorice IP-0041
Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102
Journey Silver Embossing Powder IP-0100
Journey Sequins Special Celebration AC-0115
Whip Cream Journey Thread AC-0128
Sweet Berry CS-0034
Whip Cream CS-0040

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

You + Me

After a brief break from Valentine projects, I'm back with a new heart covered card to share with you. This one was inspired by a growing pile of scraps on my die cut table! 


Often times I make die cuts only to change my mind on color, size or to go with something all together different. Those cuts then sit on my table where I can see them daily and hopefully think of a way to use it on another project. 


This time it was the Cascading Hearts piece that was staring at me day after day. Isn't it a pretty die cut? It's new from Fun Stampers Journey and can be found in the spring catalog (listed below). 


I was in an artsy frame of mind while creating this card and used Silk, a little Splash and embossing powder. I even added a straw to the mix. So fun!


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102
Journey Silver Embossing Powder IP-0100
Journey Silver Splash IP-0082
Journey Silver Silk IP-0090
Tinsel Trim AC-0154
Cut Rhinestones AC-0023
Pearls AC-0024
Heart Sparkle Drops AC-0160
Whip Cream Journey Thread AC-0128
Bubble Gum CS-0099
Sweet Berry CS-0034
River Stone CS-0094
Whip Cream CS-0040

Monday, January 25, 2016

Green Bookmarks

This weekend while on was on Pinterest, I found some bookmarks that my inner nature girl fell in love with.


These are perfect for bring a bit of the great outdoors inside...and they do double duty as bookmarks. 


Don't have a green thumb? No worries! This bit of greenery doesn't require sunlight or water! 


I made this set with just one Border Details die cut I cut into three. 


Ack! Too easy and so much fun! What do you think? 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Limeade Splash CS-0020

Friday, January 22, 2016

Hello

It's Peeps week! Ha! Unintentional, but that's what's happened! I just keep playing with and having so much fun with the new Favorite Peeps set! This time I made a card to share with you. 


I'm lovin' these pastel colors, how about you? They're so fresh! 


I also used the grass Border Details die once again. It's so versatile!  


I added a few buttons, pearls and rhinestones scattered about to finish the card. Oh...and that yummy Bubble Gum satin ribbon! This card called out for a pretty bow! 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Black Licorice IP-0041
Mini Wooden Clothespins AC-0029
Black & White Buttons AC-0157
Cut Rhinestones AC-0023
Pearls AC-0024
Bubble Gum Satin Ribbon AC-0105
Journey Basics Pastel Paper Pack PP-0013
Sweet Pear CS-0095
Whip Cream CS-0040

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Peeps Place Cups

Hello! I have another Favorite Peeps project to share with you today, some cute and colorful place 'cups' for your Easter table. 


I started this project with the gray chevron printed paper cups from the Hugs & Kisses Treat Cups set. To create the grass use the grass die from the Border Details set to cut seven pieces (per cup) with Limeade Splash card stock.


Now roll each of your grass die cuts around a thick pen and close with a dab of Journey Craft Glue. 


Then simply stamp, color and die cut the Peeps and eggs. Write the names of your guests on the eggs and attach Peeps and eggs to wooden toothpicks. 


I added a pretty satin ribbon bow as a finishing touch. You can add a few jelly beans to the cup if you like. Or make your grass another yummy color! Just have fun with it! 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Black Licorice IP-0041
Fusion Blender IP-0088
Summer Days RI-0042
River Stone Satin Ribbon AC-0139
Hugs & Kisses Treat Cups ST-0007
Bubble Gum CS-0099
Limeade Splash CS-0020
Pool Play CS-0092
Whip Cream CS-0040


Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Hey There Peeps

Today I have a clean and simple (CAS) card to share with you that I created using a new spring stamp set and Rainbow Drops from Fun Stampers Journey. 


The design inspiration came from the talented Jean Manis whom I used to work with at Reverse Confetti. 


I love the way Jean can take a CAS design and make it look so amazing! 


Since Easter is around the corner I chose these adorable Favorite Peeps chick images for my card. 


What do you think of these colorful Rainbow Drops? Ooh la la...I think they add just the perfect amount of color and sparkle! And I think I have a new favorite accent! 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Black Licorice IP-0041
Rainbow Drops AC-0178
Mini Wooden Clothespin AC-0029
Black Licorice Journey Twine AC-0004
Summer Days CS-0033
Whip Cream CS-0040


Monday, January 18, 2016

Pretty Non-Dyed Easter Eggs

Every spring I'm always inspired to make beautifully dyed eggs after seeing so many pretty pictures in magazines and on Pinterest! How about you? 


Unfortunately, no matter how hard I try, my eggs never turn out quite as nice as I had hoped. 


This year I thought I'd try and decorate some eggs with some of my Fun Stampers Journey supplies and this is what I came up with. 


I love the natural look and the shabby chic feel of these eggs wrapped in lace, twine and soft pink ribbon. And this adorable little basket was created with the new Basket Makery steel rule die from the spring catalog. Be still my heart! I'll be using this die a lot! 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Hazelnut Blend IP-0012
Hearts & Stars Wooden Buttons AC-0027
Bubble Gum Satin Ribbon AC-0105
Lace AC-0166
Natural Journey Twine AC-0005
Oatmeal Cookie CS-0023

Friday, January 15, 2016

Friend

I'm taking a break from the paper heart Valentine projects today to play with butterflies and pretty ribbon. 


I was inspired by the card below created by the amazing and talented Jen Gallacher.


I love the colors Jen used along with all the yummy layers and beautiful butterflies! 


Butterflies and doilies definitely reside in my happy place! 


If you were to recreate this card what colors would you use? What embellishments would you choose? Would you change the butterflies to another shape or critter? 

Happy craftin'!


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Tag Elements AT-0130
Artful Butterflies DI-0007
Doily DI-0105
Butterfly Prints DI-0015
Black Licorice IP-0041
Journey Silver Splash IP-0082
Black & White Buttons AC-0157
Journey Sequins Special Celebration AC-0115
Pearls AC-0024
Journey Girl Stripes Ribbon AC-0158
Sweet Berry CS-0034
Oatmeal Cookie CS-0023
Black Licorice CS-0003
Whip Cream CS-0040

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Valentine Tags

I hope you have been enjoying my crafty paper heart-a-palooza this week because I have another for today. These little tags are messages of love that can be tucked inside a lunch box or hidden under a pillow. 




You can make similar tags for classroom Valentines. Make them more masculine for boys. Add a little lolly and you've got some pretty sweet Valentine's. 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Black Licorice IP-0041
Whip Cream IP-0009
Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102
Journey White Embossing Powder IP-0098
Clear Bloom Accents AC-0067
Black & White Buttons AC-0157
Journey Sequins Special Celebration AC-0115
Paper Clip Elements AC-0102
Bubble Gum Satin Ribbon AC-0105
Spring Parade PP-0020
Bubble Gum CS-0099
Pool Play CS-0092
Oatmeal Cookie CS-0023
Whip Cream CS-0040