Live in the Moment

Hello! The weather has been absolutely gorgeous here in North Carolina making it perfect for getting outdoors for a little exercise, vitamin D and N (nature)! 

I've been going on a walk almost everyday and plan to go hiking this weekend. How about you...any plans to get outside and to enjoy some sunshine and a little fresh air? 

All my outdoors walks inspire projects like this card with lots leaves and earth tones. 

I used the variety of foliage stamps included in the Lead Me and Bird Sketch stamp sets and one tiny little log stamp from a brand new set that just debuted at the Fun Stampers Journey 2016 convention. Do you know which set it's from? Do you have a catalog yet? 

I just got to see the entire thing and it's something special! Hope you enjoy it, crafting and the great outdoors!

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:

Lead Me SS-0207

Bird Sketch SS-0230

Howdy Notes

Journey Ovals DI-0042

Summer Branch DI-0162

Limeade Splash IP-0019

Lemongrass IP-0022

Kiwi Slice IP-0024

Oatmeal Cookie IP-0011

Hazelnut Blend IP-0012

Mini Wooden Clothespins AC-0029

Natural Journey Twine AC-0005

Kiwi Slice CS-0016

Green Olive CS-0113

Oatmeal Cookie CS-0023

Pinspired

Hello! I had one of those mornings where I couldn't find my creative mojo. That happens sometimes when I've been away from my studio for too many days which has been the case. I was supposed to be in Arizona this past week for the Fun Stampers Journey (FSJ) 2016 convention, but I came down with the flu instead! Ack! 

Well, I'm thrilled to be feeling better and back to crafting up some fun things to share with you...except that I didn't quite know where to start after a week long break! Thank goodness for Pinterest because I found the following card. 

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Isn't it gorgeous?!?! Swoon! I thought trying to recreate it with FSJ supplies would be a fun exercise to help me get back into my groove. 

I used the Bird and Circle Sketch stamp sets and the Summer Branch die. 

 The background was created with inks, ink pads, Silk, and a stencil. I've listed all the supplies I used below.

What do you think? I think I like the softness of the inspiration piece better. And I really enjoyed just playing around with our inks and sponges to see what I could come up with! It's good to be back getting my fingers all inked up again! 

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:

Bird Sketch SS-0230

Thread Sketch SS-0169

Summer Branch DI-0162

Chevron JM-0011

Sweet Berry RI-0010

Lemon Drop RI-0026

Limeade Splash RI-0025

Pool Play RI-0050

Rock Candy IP-0028

Whip Cream IP-0009

Journey Silver Silk IP-0090

Lemon Grass Thread AC-0132

River Stone CS-0094

Whip Cream CS-0040

Patterned Paper

Today I have a card to share with you using patterned paper as a focal point. It's clean and simple and the perfect way to use up left over scraps of your favorite patterned papers. 

I used the Fun Stampers Journey Fun Filled Prints for my card and the smallest of the Journey Square dies. 

I love the combination of colorful patterns on one side and lovely black and white prints on the reverse. 

For the sentiment I used my go-to stamp set called Text Happy. 

Here's to doing more of what makes us happy! Like making cards! 

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:

Text Happy SS-0168

Journey Squares DI-0038

Black Licorice IP-0041

Journey Sequins Special Celebration AC-0115

Black Licorice Journey Twine AC-0004

Fun Filled Prints PP-0024

Whip Cream CS-0040

Hello

Today I have a card for those of you who adore flowers and butterflies. It's a clean and simple creation using a negative die cut butterfly as the focal point. 

The Fun Stampers Journey die set I used is from Butterfly Prints and the patterned paper is from the summer catalog and it's called Fun Filled Prints. 

To make these layers really stand out I used foam squares to adhere them to my card base. I love the dimension it creates and that you can see some of the gingham print through the butterfly 'window.'

A few drops of silk, some thread and a trio of assorted gems finish the card. It's the perfect for an all occasion greeting! 

Enjoy!

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies:

Howdy Notes SS-0170

Journey Rectangles Long DI-0040

Butterfly Prints DI-0015

Black Licorice IP-0041

Journey Silver Silk IP-0090

Whip Cream Journey Thread AC-0128

Spring Accent Dots - AC-0179

Cut Rhinestones AC-0023

Pearls AC-0024

Fun Filled Prints PP-0024

Pool Play CS-0092