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Spring Botanicals Sneak Peek

Today I am sharing a look ahead to what's new in January. First up is a card I made for a friend who needed a wedding card.  

I got the idea for this card from a card that was shared at the Bloom This Way live event earlier this month.  With just a few tweaks I made this card my own.  Here's the inspiration card. 

The floral stamp set that I used, Spring Botanicals is a new stamp set from the upcoming Bloom This way Catalog.  That features no line images.  These images are soft and shaded.  I used the Sweet Berry Pan Pastel to add a bit more shading to the large flower on my card. 

The new Bloom This Way catalog comes out on January 1st.  If you'd like your own copy of this catalog click HERE and I will send one out to you, for just the cost of shipping. 

Here's another Sneak Peek for you...

The January edition of Coach Collective is chock-full of spring florals and Valentine's projects that you will love! Enjoy a peek at the 12 tutorials in the January Coach Collective and on the 1st it can be all yours!  

Thank you for stopping by.  I am so excited with all the fun things I have to share with you in the upcoming year!  Be sure to check back on January 2nd for my Bloom This Way Launch Party post. 

Holiday Wishes

Merry Christas Eve!  I hope today finds you enjoying time with those you love.  We are headed to Christmas Eve service at our church. And then off on a tour of our city and the Christmas lights with hot cocoa and popcorn, as is our yearly tradition. 

Of course I will be doing some cooking in there too, getting ready for tomorrow.  Another Christmas tradition is my Pumpkin Cheesecake, I will be getting that ready today. 

For now I thought I'd share one more card with you using some fun things from Journey Holidays Catalog. 

I've wanted to use the Dashing Deer die on a woodland type card for a while now.  I had so much fun just playing and creating this card. 

I used some Dark Roast Silk to splatter my deer, the thick drops with just a hint of shimmer add that fun extra element to the deer that I wanted. Three of the elements on this card are things I got for FREE from Fun Stampers Journey, they give product away just for ordering at the $50 level, $75 level and $100 level.  And then you get host dollars at the $150 level.  The free items on this card are the Dashing Deer Die (used host dollars to get for free) , the Love Letter embossing folder (Bloom Benefit $100 level) and the Christmas Leaf pack (Bloom Benefit $50 level).  Note that the Dashing Deer Die and the Christmas Leaf embellishments are retiring at the end of December 2017. 

Another fun thing about this card, it has a gate fold. 

Did you see the gate fold card I made earlier this week with the Christmas tree?  If not you can see it HERE. To make a gate fold card simply score your 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" card at 2-1/8" and at 6-3/8". Christmas is a great time to give a card with a something different and unique to it. 

Have a Merry Christmas! I will be back soon with some more fun projects for you. 

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Sparkle Trim Tree Card

As we get closer to Christmas I'm feeling even more inspired to stamp and create Christmas projects.  I have made several cards using the Sparkle Trim stamp set from Fun Stampers Journey, but I really wanted to make a card with this set in traditional red and green. 

I went totally traditional and trimmed my tree with red bows from the Holiday Wishes stamp set.  The sentiment is also from this set.  I used the bow to tie my card shut, so you open it like a little present. 

But this card does not open on the side, it's opening is hidden behind the tree...

This card base is easy to make.  Just score at 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" piece of card stock at 2-1/8" and at 6-3/8". 

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the holidays and that the busyness of it all is not overwhelming you.  

Happy Stamping, I will be back soon with some more inspirational projects for you. 

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DECEMBER COACH COLLECTIVE

Snow Flower Ornament

Today's ornament is a fun paper folding project that is quick to make. 

I call this ornament the Snow Flower.  

To make this ornament you need a 12" x 12" piece of printed paper. Score the printed paper at 3" and 7".  Fold the paper on the scored lines, in accordion fashion.  Cut the folded paper into 1/2" strips. 

Here's a small section of the printed paper showing you how to fold it accordion style. Cut the folded paper into 1/2" strips. 

To make one Snow Flower you will use 7 or 8 of the strips, depending on how full you want your flower. 

You really need to see how to fold the strips, it is too hard to explain with out a visual.  I recently did a live video on my Facebook page showing how to do this and have it saved here for you. 

 

 

Below are links to all the products I used to make this ornament. 

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to stop and visit my blog. I hope you have a found an idea to inspire you to create.  

Want a little Christmas gift for yourself?  How about 12 tutorials!  The December Coach Collective is a bundle of 12 tutorials written by 12 Journey Coaches. Find out more about it HERE. 

Scallop Circle Star

This year I am making hand made ornaments for my neighbors.  Today's share is a beautiful ornament that you could give on its own or put it with a plate of treats. 

It's the Scallop Circle Star Ornament. 

This ornament is made using 20 two inch scallop circles.  With some simple folding and glueing you can make this pretty star ornament. 

I also made one with gold accents. 

In the center of this ornament I used the Dashing Deer die, a hostess exclusive die set from Fun Stampers Journey. I love this deer so much and have used it a lot in my holiday projects this year. 

To help you recreate this ornament I  have a video tutorial for you. 

 

Below I have linked all the products I have used to make this ornament. 

 

 

If you are looking for the Dashing Deer Die set, use code DI-0254 when placing an order with Fun Stampers Journey.  Once your order reaches $150 you can use your host dollars to get this set for $4.95!  

Shop Fun Stampers Journey HERE. 

Thank you so much for stopping by and letting me share my creations with you.  Please let me know if you have any questions and I'd love to hear your thoughts and comments too! 

Did you get your December Coach Collective yet?  Find out more HERE. 

Dashing Deer Gift Tag

This deer, Dashing Deer is my favorite thing from the Journey Holidays Catalog! You can use this die cut deer on so many things.  Today I am sharing a gift tag I made with it. 

The background of my tag is made with a homemade stencil.  I used a piece of card stock that had a snowflake die cut out of it, this became my stencil.  The media I used to create the snowflake was Whip Cream Acrylic paint watered down a little bit. I applied it with a sponge, leaving behind snowflakes that look like they are white washed. 

To dress up my Dashing Deer I added a bow of So Plaid Ribbon and a to and from tag.  I have the die cut circle some bling with a few sequins from the Holiday Elements Sequins from Fun Stampers Journey.  A very pretty tag that did not take too much time to make, that's the perfect project for this time of year; something you can use and is quick to complete! 

I have links for all the products I used to make this tag below.  If you are wanting the Dashing Deer Die Set you can use your host dollars to get him, use code #DI-0254 when redeeming your host rewards.  (To get host rewards from FSJ your order needs to total $150 before shipping and tax). Shop FSJ HERE. 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog, I love sharing my creations with you and hopefully inspire you to make something cute. 

Get your December Coach Collective HERE. 12 Tutorials by 12 Journey Coaches to inspire you and give you new ideas! 

Hit the Road Pocket Card

Do you ever have a hard time coming up with masculine cards? 

ME TOO!  That is why I love the Hit the Road stamp set so much! I use it time and time again for birthday cards, Father's Day cards and this time a just because pocket card. 

Isn't that truck image just the coolest!  I stamped the truck image over the top of a print I made on my Gel Press.  The vintage look of this truck make me so happy.  That is why I love making prints on my Gel Press so much, I get unique, one of a kind prints that I made with just a little paint, my Gel Press and paper. You can watch me making prints on my Gel Press in this video. 

Before I gave this pocket card away I put a little treat in it.  A thin pack of gum fits nicely. 

If you are in Idaho or would like to take a road trip, I'd like to invite you to the Idaho Scrapbook Show! 

February 2-3, 2018
at Expo Idaho 
​5610 Glenwood Blvd   Boise, ID 

I will be teaching a class at this event on Saturday the 3rd on the Gel Press! Not only will you learn how to use the Gel Press, but you will go home with your own 8-1/2" x 11" Gel Press and 6" Brayer! 

You can learn more about the classes offered and sign up for them here: 

Thank you for taking time to stop by. I'd love to hear from you, feel free to leave a comment or question below.  You can find links to all of the products I used in todays project below. 

Ornament Swirls

Welcome to the December Blog Hop of the Fun Stampers Journey Designer's Showcase. 

The Designer's Showcase is made up of 9 Journey Coaches who have been selected to showcase Fun Stampers Journey products in social media and create displays for their events. 

The theme of this months blog hop is Christmas Gift Tags. 

My gift tag features the die set, Ornament Swirls.

 It's a 3 piece die set that makes the prettiest ornaments. 

Below are links to all the products I used to make these tags. 

 

 

Next up on the Blog Hop is Sara Sherlock from Much Love click here to check out her Christmas Gift Tag. 

If you get lost along the way here are all 4 of the blog posts for this blog hop. 

 Angela Kelley - http://artisticdetours.com/2017/12/11/fsj-designers-sh…p-tags-tags-tags/

Cindy Bristow -https://cindyscreativejourney.blogspot.com/...

 

YOU ARE HERE >>>> Carrie Rhoades - http://www.carriestamps.com/weblog/...

 

Sara Sherlock - http://www.muchlovesara.com/2017/12...

Be sure to take advantage of Fun Stampers Journey 12 Days of Deals. 

Todays Deal is 30% off Albums and pages for your 6 x 8 Album.  Check it out here. 

The December Coach Collective is NOW AVAILABLE!  Get your collection of these 12 tutorials HERE. 

Thank you for taking the time to stop and visit my blog.  Please leave some love and let all the designers know how you like their creations, we love getting your comments. 

Flowers on Sale

Today on the 6th Day of Deals, Fun Stampers Journey has 5 Flower stamp sets 25% off!  

Take a look at the 5 sets on sale: 

 

All five of these sets are TWO-STEP, meaning you have two images you stamp to make one flower or leaf.  One of those steps is has more detail and the other is usually a solid shape. This is great for adding dimension and means there is no need to color your stamped flower.  Use two different colors of ink or two ink pads that are a tint or shade apart. Here are a few card ideas so you can see some of these images in color...

 

This card features the Hibiscus Days stamp set. Can you see how the detailed stamp that makes the lines on the flower was also used to stamp a background!  

Another Hibiscus Days card, I love the color combination of this card with the blue leaves. 

 

These beautiful blooms are from the Peach Blossom Stamp set. I love that this set has a watercolor like image for the second step of the 2-step stamping. 

Great stamp sets to add to your collection and get you ready for some upcoming spring stamping! 

To purchase these stamp sets click HERE. 

 

Take a look ahead at the upcoming sale items for the next 7 days. 

 

Find out more about the December Edition of the Coach Collective HERE and get this months bundle of tutorials. 

 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Sparkle Trim Shaker Card

Back today with another creation featuring the Deal of the Day.  

Each day for 12 days Fun Stampers Journey has a Deal for you!  Todays deal is 5 jars of Sequins for $15! That is half off the retail price, if you were to buy each of the jars fo sequins individually. 

These sequins are high quality and come in a large container that is 2 oz.  They are great on to add sparkle and texture to your creations and make the best shaker cards!  Here I am featuring the silver Special Celebration sequins inside my shaker card.  All the images I used are from the Sparkle Trim stamp set. 

Take a look at the all the sequins that come in this bundle. 

 

 

To get the bundled price, and get all of these sequins for just $15 click HERE. 

Thanks for stopping by and letting me share my shaker card with you.  Be sure to click on the "radio button" when checking out to get the other part of this special, $5 flat rate shipping on everything you order! 

Ornamental Frames

If you are into glitter and all things sparkly, this card is for you! 

Today I am featuring the Ornamental Frames Die Set, as they are 25% off today only for the Fun Stampers Journey 12 Days of Christmas sale. 

When I die cut the frame I got to thinking how amazing it would look with glitter behind it!  So, I backed my Ornamental Frame with a piece of White Liner Sheet.  Which are sheets of double sided adhesive that you can cut to size or die cut, etc. These frames are card front size when die cut (5-1/2" x 4-1/4"), so I cut my liner sheet to be 1/8" smaller on the top and side.  Then I applied it behind my die cut frame and pour on some Sparkle Dust.  I used my finger to rub it into the adhesive of the White Liner Sheet.  MAGICAL!  I love how it turned out and wish you could hold this card and see the sparkle when you turn it in the light. 

 There are actually two sets of frame dies on sale today, the Ornamental Frames and the Snow Frames.  Both are 25% off, today only! Here's what the dies look like. 

Here is a link to these dies. 

Ornamental Frames Die Set 

Snow Frames Die Set

Thank you for stopping by and letting me share my creations with you. 

Want some paper crafting ideas and inspiration? 

The December Edition of Coach Collective is jus the thing for you. 

12 Tutorials by 12 Journey Coaches in one Tutorial Bundle for just $15

Purchase the December Coach Collective HERE. 

12 Days of Christmas Sale

December 6th kicks of the 12 Days of Christmas Sale. 

Each day for 12 days a new product will be on sale. All you have to do is visit my On-Line Store and enter the item number(s) of the sale items.  To sweeten the deal shipping is a flat $5 during this sale!  That makes it easy for you to shop every day! 

Lets take a look at the 12 deals...

Starting tomorrow the Chubby Stocking Die set is 50% off! Regular price is $19.95! 

The Chubby Stocking Die set is a set of 4, including dies that cut out the shapes and dies that press texture into them.  

Check out this cute and easy gift card holder I made using this die...

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Be sure to check back each day to see the new deals.  You can also find me on facebook and follow me there to be updated on the daily special. 

December Coach Collective

The December Coach Collective is now available for purchase. 

Coach Collective is 12 full color, step by step tutorials of 12 different craft projects written by 12 different Journey Coaches. 

The collection of tutorials is available for $15.

Purchase yours HERE. 

 

Upon purchase I will email you the tutorial, if the email you want it sent to is different than your PayPal email indicate that in the notes when you purchase. If you have not received an email from me before be sure to check your junk mail.