Wednesday, November 25, 2015

One pumpkin image, two ways

Hi everyone!  I have a couple fall cards to share both using the same pumpkin image from the Thanksgiving Medley stamp set.
 For my first card, I stamped the pumpkin on Oatmeal Cookie cardstock, trimmed it, dragged the edges of the panel in clear pigment ink, and embossed with gold powder.  I did this on the patterned paper panel as well.  I layered the pumpkin over the Treat Label die and then on the Doily die.  This was the first time I've used the Doily and boy do I LOVE it!

For my second card, I stamped the pumpkin on Whip Cream and fussy cut it out and popped it on top of a frame created by layering the Ornate Label dies.
 There is a lot going on in this little square card.  First I used the Modeling Paste over the Vintage Screen stencil to create a textured background.  You can check out this blog post for a short tutorial on how I do this.  After that dried, I tapped a little bit of the Dark Roast and Citrus Cooler Silks for a bit of color.  Lastly, I added a bit of the Sparkle Dust (ultra fine glitter) to the pumpkin and leaves image. 

 Here's a macro pic showing the glitter and the stenciled paste in the background.  Thanks for stopping by and Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends!!
All supplies are Fun Stampers Journey
Doily Pumpkin card- 
Stamps, punches and dies: 
Thanksgiving Medley Stamp Set SS-0131
Treat Label Die Set DI-0037
Doily Die DI-0105 
Cardstock and Inks:  
Tangerine Fusion Cardstock CS-0036
Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock CS-0023
Cocoa Powder Cardstock CS-0008
Harvest Days Prints PP-0017
Cocoa Powder Ink IP-0016
Tangerine Fusion Ink IP-0005
Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102 
Accessories: 
Natural Twine AC-0005
Wooden Accents AC-0031
Cocoa Powder Satin Ribbon AC-0142
Journey Brads-mini AC-0174
Journey Gold Embossing Powder IP-0101
Thanks Pumpkin card-
Stamps, punches and dies: 
Thanksgiving Medley Stamp Set SS-0131 
Ornate Label Die Set DI-0077 
Cardstock and Inks:   
Whip Cream Cardstock CS-0040 
Hazelnut Blend Cardstock CS-0013
Cocoa Powder Ink IP-0016
Pumpkin Bread Ink IP-0057
Green Olive Ink IP-0072 
Accessories: 
Vintage Screen Stencil JM-0002 
Journey Modeling Paste JM-0073 
Journey Sparkle Dust AC-0013 
Journey Sequins Celebrations AC-0115 
Natural Journey Thread AC-0133
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Monday, November 16, 2015

Advent Bundle project -Let it snow

Hi everyone!  I have a fun treat box and card to share.  Fun Stampers Journey put together a cute kit to help us count down to Christmas and it's 30% off this month. The FSJ Advent Box Bundle includes everything needed to make and decorate your own advent boxes.  25 boxes, numbered tags with matching die, 25 jumbo wooden clips, gold accents and twine!
Advent Box Bundle:
 
If Advent isn't your thing, these boxes/bags make adorable treat containers for any occasion! 
Before I assembled my box, I stamped snowflakes from the Snow Burst stamp set with white pigment ink.  It takes awhile for white ink to dry, but you can help set the ink with a shot of your heat gun.
For the bottom border, I used the Scalloped Pocket Sleeve Die and some washi tape from the Be Cool set.
Here's my matching card, it was easy to put together using the same elements as the box.
 Oh and of course I didn't forget to add my sequin accents!!

 Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!  Here's a close up pic.
All supplies are Fun Stampers Journey     
Stamps, punches and dies:    
Snow Burst Stamp Set SS-0144

Scalloped Sleeve Pocket Die DI-0027 Cardstock and Inks: 
Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock CS-0023
Whip Cream Cardstock CS-0040

Dark Roast Ink IP-0050
Whip Cream Ink IP-0009
Accessories: 
Advent Box Bundle BD-0087 
Cool Pool Satin Ribbon AC-0143
Journey Sequins Blue Skies AC-0113
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Great Harvest

Hi everyone!  Well, fall is upon us.  I have a huge maple tree at the corner of my street and watching it's leaves change color is my favorite thing of the season!  Fortunately I have a blue spruce in my front yard, so no raking for this girl!

Anyway, I have a fun fall card to share today.  This one uses the FSJ stamp set, Great Harvest which is in the Holiday Mini catalog (click on link and scroll down to the Holiday Mini).

The flower accents are from the Summer Pretties punch.  I love the different sizes of flowers and the smallest is teeny tiny and perfect to accent many projects.  I used my embossing tool to depress the centers of the flowers giving them a nice curve.  I added some gold mini brads to the centers for a nice accent.  The leaves were stamped in Pumpkin Bread ink and fussy cut out.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!!
All supplies are Fun Stampers Journey     
Stamps, punches and dies:    
Great Harvest Stamp Set SS-0236
Summer Pretties Punch TO-0047
Cardstock and Inks: 
Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock CS-0023
Buttercream Cardstock CS-0006
Pumpkin Bread Cardstock CS-0098
Pineapple Smoothie Cardstock CS-0060
Harvest Days Prints PP-0017
Dark Roast Ink IP-0050
Pumpkin Bread Ink IP-0057 
Accessories: 
Journey Brads-mini AC-0174
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Monday, November 2, 2015

Holiday wishes snowman

Hi everyone!  Well, now that Halloween has passed it's open season for Christmas cards here on my blog.  Yes, I am one of those who really doesn't like to post anything Christmas before Halloween and when it comes to home decor, don't even mention Santa until after Thanksgiving!  lol!

This snowman is from the adorable Jolly Friends stamp set which is in the Holiday Mini catalog (click on link and scroll down to the Holiday Mini).  I lightly colored him using reinkers and blending solution.  I also dragged the edges of my white cardstock through the Lovely Blue ink pad.  It gives the hint of blue which gives it a "cold" winter feel to it.
I also colored my modeling paste with 2 drops of Lovely Blue re-inker, not enough to make it totally blue, but just a hint of blue to make it stand out from all the white cardstock going on.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!!
All supplies are Fun Stampers Journey   
Stamps, punches and dies:  
Jolly Friends Stamp Set SS-0221 
Journey Squares Die Set DI-0038
Cardstock and Inks: 
Whip Cream Cardstock CS-0040
Black Licorice Ink IP-0041
Lovely Blue Ink IP-0075
Lovely Blue Re-inker RI-0074
Cranberry Bliss Re-inker RI-0048
Orange Creamsicle Re-inker RI-0043
Accessories:
Bubble Bubble Stencil JM-0004
Journey Sequins Blue Skies AC-0113
Journey Modeling Paste JM-0073
Fusion Blender IP-0088
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