Carrie Stamps

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. 

SUPPLIES:  

 

DECEMBER COACH COLLECTIVE

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! 

Sparkle Trim Tags

Check out this print I made using my Gel Press, Acrylic Paint and a Brayer. 

The Gel Press is a gel like plate that is used to create your own prints.  You apply paint or ink to it and then are able to mix colors, add texture and more.  Then you pick up that print with a piece of paper.  I tell you it is GREAT fun!  You can see the Gel Press in action HERE on my YouTube channel. 

At first glance it doesn't look like much really.  But then I cut several ovals out of this print to make some Christmas gift tags with. And now look how stunning the print looks with some stamped image. 

After die cutting my ovals I did add some Silver Silk to the tags, the little splatter of silver gave the background some added dimension and shimmer. 

I stamped my tree from the Sparkle Trim stamp set with Fresh Forrest ink and then die cut it out. I popped that onto my tag with Journey Foam squares. 

To top off my tree I die cut a snowflake using the Snow Blooms die set from Cool Pool card stock.  I glued my snowflake right to the tree. Then I punched out a tag with the Tag This punch from Fresh Forrest card stock. The  Merry & Bright Sentiment is from the ATS set, Tag Elements.  I stamped it with Whip Cream ink.  I added some white string I had on hand to the top of my tag and added to the center of the snowflake with a foam square. 

Last touch to my tag is the Special Day Organza ribbon.  I punched a whole in the tag and tied on the soft whispy ribbon.  I like the ribbon tied kind of loose. That way you can adhere it right to a wrapped gift as is, OR untie the bow and tie it onto a gift bag. 

Isn't is so pretty!  I made these tags to match the cards that we are making at my upcoming Sparkle Trim Card class.

I like to make party favors for my guests attending my classes and this year for all my Christmas card classes I will be making tags to match their cards. 

Here are all the fun things I used to make my tags.  You can view any of the items I used in my online store just by clicking that image. 

 

 

 

MEDIA MIX SALE!

Are you interested in the Gel Press?  Now would be a great time to get one, as it is currently ON SALE!  Right now Fun Stampers Journey is having a BIG Media Mix sale with dozens of mixed media products at 20% off!  You can shop the all at my ONLINE STORE. 

 

FREE MEDIA MIX BUNDLE!

If you like FREE products keep reading.  There is a second part to the Media Mix sale!  For those who join Fun Stampers Journey as a coach during the month of September and then place their first coach order by the end of October, you will receive a Mixed Media bundle worth over $100 from FSJ!  You can find out more about joining the journey on my "JOIN MY TEAM" page. 

 

MY FREE GIFT TO YOU! 

I love and greatly appreciate all my customers!  So this month I am giving away the September edition of the Coach Collective to everyone who shops my online store and spends at least $35.  the Coach Collective is a collection of 12 tutorial designed by 12 different Journey Coaches, including me.  If you prefer you can purchase the tutorial for just $15, click HERE to purchase yours. If you decide to place an order to get your Coach Collective tutorial for free instead, I will email you the tutorial once I get your order confirmation. Take a peek at the projects...

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop and visit my blog. If you would like a Fun Stampers Journey Catalog, all I ask is that you cover the shipping and handling charges, you an order yours HERE.  We also have the Journey Holidays Catalog out now, you can order yours HERE. Please let me know if you have any questions, I would love to help you with a project or talk to you more about joining the journey. 

Sparkle Trim Bonus Card

Check out these beautiful trees from the Sparkle Trim stamp set!  

This card is the BONUS card for my upcoming Sparkle Trim Card Class on 9/15/17. 

Guest at my card classes get to make a FREE BONUS card for bringing a friend I did not invite.  And, their friend gets to make the BONUS card too!  

This card is fairly simple but does have some fun things to dress it up; Silver Silk splattered over the background, Silver sequins decorating the tree and Special Day Organza ribbon trimming the sentiment. 

If you are interested in attending the class you and find out all the detail and register HERE. 

Here are all the products I used to make this card.  To view a product in my online store just click on the image.

 

 

 

COACH COLLECTIVE

The September edition of the Coach Collective is now available!  

Order this collection of 12 tutorials HERE for just $15. 

Or get the September Coach Collective tutorials for FREE when you shop my online store and spend $35 or more. 

 

20% OFF MIXED MEDIA

When you are shopping take note that a huge selection of Mixed Media products are currently on sale!  Check it out HERE. 

 

Have you ever thought about being a JOURNEY COACH?  September might just be the perfect month for you to join the journey! Those who join FSJ during September and then place their first coach order by the end of October get a FREE Media Mix Bundle worth over $100!  Find out more about becoming a Journey Coach HERE. 

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog and for letting me share my creations with you.  Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can help you out in any way. If you are looking for an Fun Stampers Journey catalog you can order yours HERE.  We also have a Holiday Catalog out, you and order that HERE.

Sparkle Trim Tree Card Class

COME STAMP WITH ME

Friday, September 15th at 6:30pm or Monday, September 18th at 1:30pm

I have planned 3 different cards for you to make featuring the Sparkle Trim stamp set and coordinating dies, you choose how many you want to make. Here are your choices.

 

OPTION 1:

One of each card for a total of 3 cards for $15

 

OPTION 2:

Two of each card for a total of 6 cards for $25

 

OPTION 3:

Three of each card for a total of 9 cards for $35

 

OPTION 4:

Pre-Order the stamp set and die bundle and make two of each card for FREE = $40

 

Take a look a two of the cards we are making. And here is the Sparkle Trim stamp set and Die bundle you can Pre-Order. 

 

If you decide to place an order while at the class I will apply $5 of your registration fee to your order, giving you $5 off your order total.

 

BONUS! Bring a friend I did not invite and you and your friend get to make an exclusive BONUS card for FREE.

 

To register for this class use the PayPal Button below, choosing your Option and Class Session, (see the options above for more details). 

 

  

 

OPTIONS

Option 1 - one of each $15.00 USD Option 2 - two of each $25.00 USD Option 3 - three of each $35.00 USD Option 4 - Pre-Order Bundle and 2 of each $40.00 USD

Class Session

Friday, September 15th at 6:30pm Monday, September 18th at 1:30pm

 

Please let me know if you have any questions, looking forward to stamping with you soon!

 

September Coach Collective Tutorial NOW AVAILABLE.  $15 or FREE with at $35 order at my ONLINE store. When I receive your order confirmation I will email you the tutorial collection. 

Purchase your collection of 12 tutorials HERE.