Monday, February 15, 2016

Hello Arizona

Hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's weekend. I'm popping in today to let you know I'm heading back to sunny Arizona tomorrow to do some creative work for Fun Stampers Journey which means things on the blog here will be pretty quiet over the next couple weeks.


However, I'll be sure to share some photos with you on Facebook and Instagram and give you a little peek at what we're doing...if I can. Wink.

Soon, I will be looking forward to returning home and sharing more crafty projects with you! 

Friday, February 12, 2016

Hop Hop

I've been coloring! I had a little time to pull out Fun Stampers Journey's Fusion Blending solution and re-inkers the other day to make this Easter treat bag. 


This guy reminds me of Peter Rabbit! So adorable! 


There's a couple other images from the Easter Wishes stamp set that I can't wait to color as well! Have you seen them? 


I've listed all the re-inker colors I used below.

Perhaps you will have a bit of time this weekend to pick up a brush and do a little coloring too? Have fun!


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
River Stone IP-0053
Fusion Blender IP-0088
Bubble Gum RI-0057
Candy Apple RIP-0001
Lemon Drop RI-0026
Sweet Pear RI-0053
Lemon Grass RI-0013
Lovely Blue RI-0074
Beach Ball RI-0046
Pretty Amethyst RI-0023
Oatmeal Cookie RI-0041
Whip Cream Journey Thread AC-0128
River Stone CS-0094
Whip Cream CS-0040


Thursday, February 11, 2016

Everything is Better with Chocolate

Whether it's for Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day or I just want to put a smile on someone's face, giving chocolate is one of my go-to gifts. I mean....who doesn't enjoy a little chocolate, right?


Whether it's a Hershey Bar or my favorite vegan chocolate, Endangered Species, you can dress a bar up in no time with a couple craft supplies you probably already have on hand. 


With Fun Stampers Journey's extensive color palette you're sure to have a ribbon color to match any occasion or chocolate wrapper. For my mint bars, the new Limeade Splash Satin Ribbon worked beautifully! 


And...if I want to sweeten the deal, I slip a gift card between the bow and chocolate bar, making it perfect for occasions like birthdays. 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Hazelnut Blend IP-0012
Star Frame AC-0150
Limeade Splash Satin Ribbon AC-0182
Whip Cream Journey Thread AC-0128
Whip Cream CS-0040

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Sweet

Hello! Today I have a card to share with you that I created with some left over die cut rings and circles I originally made for another project. 


Turns out I didn't need them after all, so I made this card instead! 


This style could be used for a number of different occasions like a sweet 16th birthday celebration. 


Valentine's Day is coming up this weekend... I could make a matching goody bag or box to go with. Oh the possibilities!  


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Sweet Text Bubbles DI-0149
Spring Bloom Minis DI-0008
Journey Circles DI-0039
Journey Silver Splash IP-0082
Mini Wooden Clothespins AC-0029
Journey Sequins Special Celebrations AC-0115
Pearls AC-0024
Whip Cream Journey Thread AC-0128
Bubble Gum CS-0099
Sweet Berry CS-0034
Denim Days CS-0114
Whip Cream CS-0040


Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Beautiful Day

This is the kind of project I create when I've got spring fever...colorful and floral and happy! 


Soon. Spring comes next month! The days are getting a little longer. 


To make all these colorful blossoms, I used Fun Stampers Journey Spring Bloom Minis die. With a single cut you get 16 blooms! 


Each bloom was given a pearl center, petals were bent upwards and a dab of Journey Craft Glue was used to affix them to the card.

Wouldn't this make a lovely Easter or Mother's Day card? 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Black Licorice IP-0041
Pearls AC-0024
Beach Breeze Journey Thread AC-0131
Bubble Gum CS-0099
Sweet Berry CS-0034
Summer Days CS-0033
Limeade Splash CS-0020
Beach Ball CS-0088
Grape Fusion CS-0012
Whip Cream CS-0040

Monday, February 8, 2016

Happy Day

Hi! I have a yummy little Easter goody bag to share with you today created with Fun Stampers Journey new Easter Wishes stamp set and Clear Bags. 


I love this bunny set! It's just too cute! Look at that rabbit and his egg shaped balloons! Next time I use this set I'll have to color the image in...it's calling out to be colored, isn't it? 


So...to create this little goody bag, fill some of the new Clear Bags with any treat you desire. Then use the Journey Rectangles Long set to make the tag. One of the rectangles in the set fit this bag beautifully. Then fold it in half and decorate. 


To assemble your bag, just fold the top over about 1" and staple it closed. 


Then add a strip of the White Liner tape to either side of the bag to adhere label. 


Too cute, too fun and super duper easy, don't you think?


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102
Journey White Embossing Powder IP-0098
Bubble Gum Journey Thread AC-0130
Whip Cream Journey Thread AC-0128
Bubble Gum CS-0099

Friday, February 5, 2016

Hop Hop Little Cutie

Hello! Today I have a bright and colorful Easter card to share with you that I made with more brand new goodies from Fun Stampers Journey' spring catalog. 


What do you think of the bright colors and pops of black. As of writing this post I'm not 100% sold. I tend to lean towards subtler colors. It was super fun to play, experiment and step outside my comfort zone, however. 


I am comfortable with layering die cuts and really enjoyed mixing and matching seven different die sets! 


Hop, hop...Easter will be here shortly! Have fun with those spring projects! 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Little BIG Greetings SS-0052
Doily DI-0105
Holiday Box Window Plates DI-0100
Spring Celebrations DI-0148
All Ears DI-0151
Spring Blooms Mini DI-0008
Be Mine DI-0079
Border Details DI-0147
Black Licorice IP-0041
Journey Silver Splash IP-0082
Black & White Buttons AC-0157
Pearls AC-0024
Black Licorice Gingham Ribbon AC-0096
Bubble Gum CS-0099
Sweet Berry CS-0034
Lemon Drop CS-0018
Limeade Splash CS-0020
Pool Play CS-0092
Pretty Amethyst CS-0028
Black Licorice CS-0003
Whip Cream CS-0040

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Love You

Wow, Valentine's Day is fast approaching! Do you have plans to do something special with your sweetie? Have you made any Valentine cards?


I recently received a few more of Fun Stampers Journey spring catalog supplies and had to spend a little time playing with them. 


What do you think of this die cut sentiment from the Spring Celebrations set? I'm smitten! 


Also brand new from the spring catalog I included some Spring Parade patterned Paper, another die from the Sweet Text Bubbles set, one of the adorable love bots and some yummy Spring Accent Dots. Oh what fun this was to create and I'm lovin' all the bright colors, how about you?


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Black Licorice IP-0041
Citrus Cooler Splash IP-0079
Bubble Gum Silk IP-0092
Whip Cream Journey Thread AC-0128
Spring Accent Dots AC-0179
Spring Parade PP-0020
Bubble Gum CS-0099
Sweet Berry CS-0034
Citrus Cooler CS-0089
Whip Cream CS-0040

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Spring Fever

Hello! This week we've had a couple unusually warm days where we could open up the windows, let a little fresh air in and hear the birds sing. Swoon! Reminds me of spring! 


And...it inspired me to get out the Artful Butterfly dies and new Fun Stampers Journey Spring Parade patterned paper pack to create a project with.


This is my favorite pattern in the pack. 


I created the butterflies with two layers of card stock and adhered them to the card with Journey Foam Squares to make them look like they're in flight. 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Journey Silver Splash IP-0082
Black & White Buttons AC-0157
Rainbow Drops AC-0178
Whip Cream Journey Thread AC-0128
Cut Rhinestones AC-0023
Spring Parade Patterned Paper PP-0020
River Stone CS-0094
Whip Cream CS-0040

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Be Mine Girlfriend

Whip up sweet Valentine treats for your BFFs with these new Spring Treat Bags from Fun Stampers Journey.


Tucked inside are a couple small chocolate bars and a Starbuck's gift card. 


I layered the bag with one of the new Border Details die cuts, a Doily die cut and a trio of Heart-Felt die cuts. 


The sentiment is embossed and the accents include Linen Thread, sequins and a Jumbo Wooden Clothespin. 

Notice the bag remains open? I like create gift bags and boxes that can be easily reused making them more environmentally friendly. 


Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102
Journey Silver Embossing Powder IP-0100
Jumbo Wooden Clothespins AC-0028
Journey Sequins Special Celebration AC-0115
Media Flowers AC-0162
Bubble Gum Journey Thread AC-0130
Natural Journey Thread AC-0133
Whip Cream Journey Thread AC-0128
Bubble Gum CS-0099
Sweet Berry CS-0034
Oatmeal Cookie CS-0023
Whip Cream CS-0040


Monday, February 1, 2016

Lacey Votives

Hello! I'm back this week with another project you can quickly whip up with the Border Details die set from Fun Stampers Journey. 


I've have these little glass votive candle holders for eons and thought I could dress them up a little with some paper lace. 


One die cut border fit each of these holders perfectly! 


Change up the color and you can use these candles for any occasion or holiday. 

These votive holders are commonly found at your local craft store.



Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:
Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040