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PJs & Papercrafting – Gnome For The Holidays – Nov/Dec 2018 Class

PJs and Papercrafting is OPEN for registration featuring the Gnome For The Holidays stamp set!

Grab your favorite PJs or comfy clothing, put them on, gather your supplies, prepare to wind down, relax and get ready to craft; because, YOU are invited to join me on November 11th, 7:00 p.m. EST for a Facebook Live to create  3 beautiful fancy fold card projects using the Gnome for the Holidays stamp set.

When you place your order, you will receive an invitation to my private Facebook group, PJs and Papercrafting. There you will have access to a printable PDF for the class projects and access to the Facebook Live video class.

You will need:

Basic supplies on hand to make these projects, such as adhesive, scissors, trimmer with scoring blade, foam squares, crease tool, coloring tools (pencils, watercolors, markers) and a multi-purpose tool. I have shared below what I will be using. I have listed several ink pad colors. For example, Candy Apple or Cranberry Bliss will work for these projects as well as two of the green inks. Use what you have or click on the images to purchase exactly what I am using (note: all pieces will be embossed or die cut).

Product List

Gnome for the Holidays Bundle

$35.90

Gnome for the Holidays Stamp Set

$19.95

Cozy Knit Embossing Folder

$5.95

Garden Fence Die

$11.95

Cloud Dreams Die Set

$24.95

Journey Circles Die Set

$24.95

Cozy Winter Prints

$16.95

Journey Color Burst

$79.95

Journey Color Splash Watercolor Pencils

$59.95

Journey White- Embossing Powder

$4.95

Bloom Tool

$14.95

Journey Heat Gun

$27.95

Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer

$34.95

Whip Cream True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Candy Apple True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Cranberry Bliss Ink Pad

$6.36

Kiwi Slice True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Lemon Grass True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Fresh Forest True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Media Mister

$5.95

Journey Blending Brush- medium

$5.95

Journey Platinum Machine w/Plates

$249.95


PJs and Papercrafting will be held LIVE on the PJs and Papercrafting Facebook group, Sunday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. EST. If you cannot make the LIVE event, the video will be available for viewing after the event in this group. You will be added to the group about one week prior to the LIVE class. If we are not currently friends on Facebook, send me a friend request when you sign up.

Registration Options

NOW through October 29th, Friday, 11:59 p.m. EST for Option 1 or 2 Class

NOW through November 2nd, Friday, 11:59 p.m. EST for Option 3 Class.

Included in the Gnome for the Holidays Nov./Dec. 2018 Kit:

Option 1: Full Kit (Bundle) – $65.00
Includes the Gnome for the Holidays (Bundle) stamp and coordinating die along with all supplies (excluding basic supplies), PDF and online content.




Option 2: Full Kit (Stamp set only) – $47.00
Includes the Gnome for the Holidays stamp set only along with all supplies (excluding basic supplies), PDF and online content. 




Option 3: Materials Only – $23.00
3 fancy fold card project kit ONLY (does not include the stamp or die), PDF and online content. This is a great option if you already own the Gnome for the Holidays stamp set and/or dies. Coaches are welcome to participate with this option.




All products for the kits will be ordered and prepared by me after the registration deadline of October 29th for product orders and November 2nd for class only orders, 11:59 p.m. EST. If for some reason during the transition from FSJ to Spellbinders + FSJ the stamp set/bundle are backordered, I will stamp your images and send them with the kit so you will be able to partake in the FB Live event. Your order will be shipped to you at a later date.  Class kits can only be mailed within the United States (additional charge may apply for Hawaii and Alaska).

Expected shipping date of all kits is November 4th.

Can’t wait to create with you!

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I’ll Keep on Truckin’ For You – Spellbinders & FSJ

Do you love dies as much as I do? I confess I am a die addict and if you love dies like I do, then you are one too. When FSJ partnered with Spellbinders, I couldn’t get enough viewing time of their die selections. One of Spellbinders biggest Wow products, to me, is their Die of the month club. This month’s Large Die Club features an adorable truck with a truck load of accessories.

Here is a look at all the dies:

There are endless possibilities as to what you can make with with this set. My friend, Debbie Kissel, joined the Large and Small Die Cutting Club (a much better price point) and she was so gracious to bring both sets over for us to create a card project (we had no more than two hours of creating time; therefore, one card). She thought pumpkins would be good and I agreed.

The process began with me choosing the color combinations and cutting out the pieces on my Platinum die cutting machine.

Such a great use of scraps and it saved on cutting time as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you can see in the picture below, I have a base of Butter Cream CS, a Hazelnut Blend base mat, a Buttercream mat (not shown) and an Oatmeal Cookie mat. The truck is Cool Pool with a fender and side view mirrors cut from Blue Lagoon CS (photo shows Tangerine Fusion, but as we put the truck together the side view mirrors blended in with the pumpkins – time to rethink those colors). The pumpkins are Sweet Pear, Tangerine Fusion, Citrus Cooler with Hazelnut Blend stems. The sentiment “For You” is cut from Hazelnut Blend and matted on Citrus Cooler. Of course, there are red tail lights and black tires. Last but not least is the greenery, it is Limeade Splash, Sweet Pear and Green Olive cardstocks. The stamp set is Flannel Life and the inks are Hazelnut Blend, Tangerine Fusion and Sweet Pear.

Before I began the assembly process, I sponged the edges of the pumpkins with their coordinating ink and I stamped the Flannel Life onto the Oatmeal Cookie with Hazelnut Blend.

Now comes the fun part, putting the truck together! Once the truck is assembled, it is time to bring the card together. I wanted to keep this rustic and “fallish”; so, I grabbed a piece of Corrugated cardstock and trimmed it. As you can see it wasn’t wide enough, but no problem, I just cut it in half and glued it down knowing the truck would cover up the gap. Some loops of Natural Twin with a triple ribbon with tie everything together.

Last but not least is a final accent piece. I placed a couple of Candy Drops in the upper left hand corner.

It is just too cute! Such a fun and relaxing project.

 

 

As we move toward November and the final transition to the new Spellbinders + FSJ team, I hope this inspires you to check out Spellbinders today. The FSJ products will not be available on the Spellbinders website until November 1st. I have those supplies below the Spellbinders Banner. Click on a product from there and you will be taken to my FSJ website where you can order.

In this new transition of partnering with Spellbinders, I have become a part of the Spellbinders + FSJ affiliate program.  If you would like to purchase a Spellbinders product, please click on the banner below. It will take you to their site. I will receive a commission on anything you purchase at NO ADDITIONAL cost to you. This helps me to continue creating inspiring products for you.

Spellbinders NEW Monthly Die Cutting Clubs

Product List

Butter Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Hazelnut Blend 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Oatmeal Cookie 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Flannel Life Stamp

$14.95

Cool Pool 8.5x11 Cardstock

$6.95

Blue Lagoon 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Tangerine Fusion 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Citrus Cooler 8.5x11 Cardstock

$6.95

Sweet Pear 8.5x11 Cardstock

$6.95

Candy Apple 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Limeade Splash 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Green Olive 8.5x11 Cardstock

$6.95

Tangerine Fusion True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Hazelnut Blend True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Sweet Pear True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Dauber Dowel Small (2CM)

$6.95

Corrugated Stock Sheets

$5.95

Journey Twine Natural

$5.95

Sweet Candy Drops

$5.95

Journey Foam Squares - medium

$2.95

Journey Craft Glue

$4.95

Journey Platinum Machine w/Plates

$249.95

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So Glad You Could Make It Fall! – Creative Team Blog Hop

It is time for Fun Stampers Journey Creative Team Blog Hop. The perfect theme for this blog hop is Fall! I know you will be inspired by all the creativity. Remember to subscribe to our blogs. This way you will be notified each month not only with our regular posts but with a colorful line up of uniquely Fun Stampers Journey projects brought to life by the FSJ Creative Team.

I know you will be amazed and inspired by the talent of these creative paper designers. Our team’s blog post links are below. If for some reason you hop off the trail, go to Fun Stampers Journey Blog and pick up where you left off.

Kazan Clark 

Lezlye Lauterbach 

Carrie Rhoades 

Christine Chan 

Jill Hilliard 

Jenny Watson 

Marty McGee (you are here!)

Alissa Hall

 

When you live in Georgia and have 90 degree days in September, things just don’t seem right. You know what I mean? I’ve been asking myself, where is Fall? I have been asking that question because I’m really just tired of the heat and I want to see those lovely leaves change into orange, yellow and red and feel the cool crispness of a fall breeze.

Well, the cooler weather is finally here and that means the leaves will be changing very soon. I must say, “So glad you could make it Fall!” To celebrate Fall’s arrival, I have created a set of cards inspired by those very same colors I previously mentioned. Come on, let’s give a cheer for Orange, Yellow and Red!

Both of the cards used the same beginning processes, which made the completion of these projects quick and easy. I used the dies from the Zen Leaves set and cut out two of each leaf except for one. It was so lonely, I decided to feature it on the treat box. To complete the first step, I pulled out the Gel Press, of course, Rich Coral and Lemon Drop Liquid Colors and the Media Mister.

I took the Rich Coral and Lemon Drop Liquid Colors and ran an alternating line of each color across the Gel Press. I spritzed the colors with the Media Mister and held the Gel Press up to allow the colors to flow down. I gave it another mist of water and then placed my paper on top of the mix.

The first pull is at the top picture below. The second step required a little more Liquid Color spritzed with water. I took the leaves and dabbed them into the mix.

Now, here’s where I began experimenting. Thank goodness, it came out just fine (big sigh of relief). Anyway, I inked both inside panels with Rich Coral. I place the liquid color panel color side down onto the inked section without the logo; I took the leaves and placed them on the backside of the inked panel. I ran this through my Platinum die cutting machine. Since the panel was not fully dried, the leaves pressed into the cardstock and I had to really search for an edge to pull them off. Another bullet dodged!!

TIP: Let the inked piece of paper dry completely. I had another mishap due to my impatience on the treat box.

Such a deep, rich embossed mat. It just warms my soul. Note: The mat is de-bossed even though it looks like the embossed side.

The first card has a base of Rich Coral and a Lemon Drop mat. The embossed mat is cut to allow a 1/8″ border allowing a hint of yellow. This embossed mat is broken up with a Tangerine Fusion strip of cardstock accented with a 1/4″ strip of corrugated cardstock along the bottom portion. The sentiment on the Rich Coral circle was stamped in Whip Cream and embossed with white embossing powder.

It was adhered with foam squares and accented it with a maple leaf from Golden Leaves Bloom Benefit. I inked over the top of the natural maple leaf with Oatmeal Cookie ink and edged it in Rich Coral ink.

Two golden accents from All The Things Bloom Benefit add a little sparkle to the card.

The second card has a base of Whip Cream and two mats. The first mat is Rich Coral. The second mat is Lemon Drop cardstock die cut using the Rectangle dies and piercing piece.

Here is a close up picture of the inked and embossed maple leaf.

The sentiment was stamped using Black Licorice from the Humble and Kind stamp set. This card is accented with yellow Rainbow Drops and one of the inked and embossed maple leaves tied with a double bow Natural Twine. The Lemon Drop mat and the maple leaf are adhered with foam squares.

The treat box was created using Rich Coral as the base. A box to hold the candy was cut from Lemon Drop cardstock with an inked and embossed band glued around the middle of the box. An accent strip of Lemon Drop and Tangerine Fusion are adhered across the front of the Rich Coral base. An inked and embossed leaf along with a dark brown male leaf painted with Sparkle Silk are adhered to the front and tied with a double bow. The treat box holds some yellow, orange and white Candy Corn, yum! The directions for the box are below the picture.


Step 1 – 4″ x 6″ Rich Coral cardstock for the base.
Step 2 – Score the long side at 1″, 3″ and 5″.
Step 3 – 4 1/2″ x 2″ Lemon Drop cardstock for the treat holder.
Step 4 – Score long side at 1/2″, 2″, 2 1/2″ and 4″.
Step 5 – Die cut the top of the box (optional).

TIP: When you die cut the edge using an edgelit type die, make sure to place your top cutting plate where it is not all the way over the die.

Take the Rich Coral base and fold it in half. Place the folded side against the edge of your trimmer.

Step 1 – Measure in 1/2″ and cut from the fold to the 1″ mark.
Step 2 – Move the cardstock to the 2″ mark and cut from the fold to the 1″ mark.
Step 3 – Open the folded cardstock and the tented piece you just created will become the window flaps as shown below.
Step 4 – Take your shears and from the smaller tented fold, cut 1/8″ on each side of the fold. This will create a window with flaps. The “window flaps” will hold the treat box in place.
Step 5 – Place white liner tape as indicated below.

Adhere the base sides together. This will create a long, narrow tent. Then, decorate the treat box as you would like. Place it into the opening while holding the flaps back with the fingers of your opposite hand. Once it is in place, press the flaps onto the box. Embellish the front of the box as you like.

I hope this set of paper projects has and will inspire you to create your own Fall themed cards and giftables. Let me know in the comments what is your favorite project. Make sure to post your inspired creations to Instagram and Facebook, tag me so I can see your paper brought to life.

Product List

Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Rich Coral 8.5x11 Cardstock

$6.95

Lemon Drop 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Tangerine Fusion 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Corrugated Stock Sheets

$5.95

Changing Seasons Embossing Folder

$5.95

Color Pop Stamp Set

$18.95

Humble Kind Stamp Set

$19.95

Zen Leaves Die Set

$12.95

Golden Leaves

Rainbow Drops

$24.95

Journey Twine Natural

$5.95

Journey Rectangles Die Set

$24.95

Journey Circles Die Set

$24.95

Border Details Die Set

$24.95

Sparkle Silk

$5.95

White Liner

$6.95

Journey Foam Squares - medium

$2.95

Journey Craft Glue

$4.95

Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer

$34.95

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Strange Beauty’s Fabulous Folds – FSJ Creative Team Blog Hop

Hi there! So glad you are hopping along with the FSJ Creative Team on a wonderful journey of amazing projects. Make sure to subscribe to our blogs. This way you will be notified each month not only with our regular posts but with a colorful line up of uniquely Fun Stampers Journey projects brought to life by the FSJ Creative Team. I hope you enjoy the fancy fold cards I created for this hop. Let the team know what inspires you to craft by posting comments.

I know you will be amazed and inspired by the talent of these creative paper crafters. Our team’s blog post links are below. If for some reason you hop off the trail, go to Fun Stampers Journey Blog and pick up where you left off.

Kazan Clark 

Lezlye Lauterbach 

Carrie Rhoades 

Christine Chan 

Jill Hilliard 

Jenny Watson 

Marty McGee (you are here!)

Alissa Hall

For this hop Strange Beauty is the featured stamp set, because I love insects. Yes, even spiders; although, I had to work on that one. I ordered this set a while ago and it sat unused and collecting dust because other sets kept calling my name, ya know what I mean. So, when the Creative Team was tasked to come up with some unique projects featuring each team member’s creative style, I immediately thought of this stamp set. I think all the “bugs” are just too cute.

The decision to create three projects featuring fancy fold cards was made from a poll I created giving FSJ coaches three choices as to what they would like to see. Fancy Fold cards won! And, here they are:

 

My vision was to create a night sky; so I pulled out one of my most favorite products, our Gel Press.  I created two background pulls (note: I did not use the brayer as shown in the picture below). Check out the pictures for the steps:

First pull:

Second pull:    

The first fold card is called a. . . .

Spring Card

5 1/4″ x 10 1/2″ piece of cardstock or printed paper
Scoring Tool (I used our trimmer)
Bone Folder
Pencil
Ruler
Scissors

Step 1: Fold paper in half to create a
5 1/4″ square.
Step 2: Open the paper and fold the left side edge to the center.
Step 3: Grab the upper right hand corner, pull it down and over until the edge of the paper is aligned with the fold made in step 2. Open the paper and repeat with the lower right hand corner (you may need to turn the paper around as a preference).
Step 4: Open the paper. Mark the center on the right hand edge. You can use a ruler and mark at 2 5/8″.
Step 5: From the center point to the scored edge cut a diagonal line on both sides. You will have a diamond shape.

Here are a few pictures for reference.

       

Once the Gel Press backgrounds were cut down to size (for all projects), I took the small dowel sponges and sponged Pretty Pansy and Black Licorice Fusion inks around the edges of the mats lightly. I added sprinkles of Whip Cream acrylic paint (watered down using the Media Mister) with a paint brush.

 

 

 

 

The spider web is stamped onto the Gel Press background mat in Whip Cream ink and embossed with White Embossing Powder. The spider was stamped using Black Licorice ink on a scrap of GelPress paper, spritzed with Electric Lime Splash and fussy cut. The sentiment was stamped in Whip Cream and embossed in white onto one of the corners cut off in step 5. It was sprinkled with diluted Whip Cream acrylic paint. The base portion of the card has the background mat with the picket fence cut out of Denim Days cardstock. The sentiment and the spider are popped up with foam squares. The final touch is Journey Glaze on the spider.

Just too stinkin’ cute!

TIP: I placed a glue dot (see pictures below). Top left picture is underneath the card before adhering everything together. Top right picture shows placement of the glue dot. Bottom picture shows where the dot sits on the base. Otherwise, the top portion would flop around and not stand up.

Here is the first of three projects – The Spring Fold Card featuring Strange Beauty

The second Fancy Fold card is a . . . .

Twist Gate Fold Card

7 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ piece of cardstock
2 pieces – 2 1/4″ x 3 7/8″ printed paper (I used only one piece of Gel Press Background paper for front panels)
TIP: on the 2 pieces above, make SURE your cut in the correct direction!!!!
Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder
For this card: paper clip,Designer Series stencil and Vintage Screen stencil

 Step 1: Place 7 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ cut cardstock in landscape position,
score at 2 1/2″ and 5″.
Step 2: Score the left panel diagonally from the upper left corner to the lower right corner. Repeat on the right panel, score diagonally from the upper left corner to the lower right corner.
Step 3: Fold score lines and crease with the bone folder.
Step 4: Cut printed paper or stamped paper diagonally for the front flaps from the upper left corner to the lower right corner.
Step 5: Cut printed paper or stamped paper diagonally for the back flaps from the upper right corner to the lower left corner.

Scoring diagram in pictures.

 

Front stamped image – Spritz Silver Shimmer onto a piece of Whip Cream Cardstock. Stamp the spider web on top of spritzed area using Black Licorice. Stamp the spider in Black Licorice onto Gel Press background scrap. Spritz a little Citrus Cooler onto the Spider and move around with a brush. Fussy cut the spider with detail shears. Adhere the spider to web with a foam square. Adhere the entire piece of cardstock to a Pretty Pansy mat. Sponge edges with Pretty Pansy and Black Licorice (remember to do this lightly). Add Journey Glaze to the spider and let it dry thoroughly. Add a blue Rainbow Drop to the spider’s back (Rainbow Drop shown on finished project).

Stamp the moth onto a scrap piece of Gel Press background paper. Layer the image onto three pieces of Pretty Pansy cardstock with Journey Craft Glue. Fussy cut. Dye a small piece of twine (antennas) with Turbo Teal silk. Glue the antennas to the back of the moth. Add the moth to a paper clip with foam squares and adhere to the moon. Apply Journey Glaze and let dry. Once the moth was dry, the edges were brushed with Turbo Teal silk to color the white edges.

Moon – cut a circle with our Circle dies (I created a small one for this project and a large one for the last project). Place the honeycomb stencil over the top of the circle and spritz with Silver Shimmer Splash. Apply Banana Cream Fusion ink with a sponge onto the moon.

Adhere spider on web stamped image to the front flaps TIP: only adhere to one flap (this way the card will open). For the back flaps, on my card, I stenciled Whip Cream ink onto the flaps using the Designer Series stencil (tree portion). Stamp sentiment onto inside of the card with Whip Cream and emboss with White Embossing Powder. Clip the moth to the back panel when the card is closed. It will help to keep the card from popping open.

And here it is:

 

The last Fancy Fold card is a . . . .

Cascade Fold Card

2 pieces 5 1/2″ x 8″ cardstock
Trimmer with score blade
Bone Folder
Pencil
Scissors

 

Step 1: Cut two pieces of 5 1/2″ x 8″ cardstock
Step 2: Score at 2″, 4″, 6″
Step 3: Pencil a mark 3″ up from bottom of card
Step 4: Cut both pieces from top left corner to pencil mark.
Step 5: See diagram. On one piece, cut down half way on the two outer score lines.
On the other piece, cut up half way on the two outer score lines. These will fit together.

 

 

 

Top picture is Step 4.

Left picture is Step 5.

Middle right are the pieces fitting together.

 

Bottom right is top view.

 

 

For the stamped images and background mats, I did the same techniques as shown in the first two card examples. Here are some  pics of various portions of the card. The background gel pressed paper on the back part of this card was created on Pretty Amethyst cardstock. To cut the front and back mats, I laid the panels onto the cascade fold portion marked lightly with a pencil and cut from those marks. I am definitely not someone that can measure and calculate my cuts!!!! I have to do it the hard way. What about you?

Here is the front and back of the Cascade Card.

 

Happy Crafting!

Product List

Strange Beauty Stamp Set

$19.95

Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Journey Gel Press

$27.96

Cool Pool Color Splash

$7.95

Blue Lagoon Color Splash

$7.95

Turbo Teal Splash

$7.95

Cosmic Grape Splash

$7.95

Shimmer Silver Color Splash

$7.95

Whip Cream Acrylic Paint

$4.76

River Stone Acrylic Paint

$4.76

Media Mister

$5.95

Spatula

$3.95

Pretty Pansy 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Pretty Amethyst 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Denim Days 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Round paint brush

$5.95

Dauber Dowel Small (2CM)

$6.95

Pretty Pansy True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Whip Cream True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Journey Thread Whip Cream

$5.95

Journey White- Embossing Powder

$4.95

Journey Black- Embossing Powder

$4.95

Journey Scoring Board

$24.95

Electric Lime Splash

$7.95

Citrus Cooler Color Splash

$7.95

Garden Fence Die

$11.95

Border Details Die Set

$24.95

Journey Circles Die Set

$24.95

Rainbow Drops

$24.95

Vintage Screen- Stencil

$6.36

Designer Series Stencil

$12.95

Journey Foam Squares - small

$2.95

Journey Foam Squares - medium

$2.95

Journey Glaze 4 oz.

$9.95

Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer

$34.95

Details Pro Shears (4.5")

$13.95

Grand Pro Shears (9")

$27.95

White Liner

$6.95

Journey Craft Glue

$4.95

Crease Tool

$6.95

Journey Glue Dots - small

$3.95

Journey Platinum Machine w/Plates

$249.95

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Gel Press Throwdown Round Two – Music is Life Card

Here is Round Two of the Gel Press Throwdown between Carrie Rhoades and myself. Just a brief review, we sent each other what we considered “ugly” Gel Press pulls and our challenge was to make something beautiful out of the “ugly ducklings”. So, make sure to check out her blog carriestamps.com to see the creations she has made from my “ugly” Gel Press pulls. Here is the link for Round one on my blog http://martyzstamps.com/2018/08/27/gel-press-challenge-round-one-fms351-sketch-challenge/.

I forgot to take a picture of the pull before I started adding to it. Carrie was gracious enough to send me a photo of a piece of the original pull. It is not the actual piece but it will give you and idea of what I started with. Here it is.

I took the original pull and placed it in my spraying box (a box to use silks, splashes and splattering to contain any over mist). I placed our Vintage Screen on top of the pull. I then spritz it with our Shimmer Silver Splash. You can see the design on the bottom photo.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I stamped the guitar/tree with River Stone at the top and Rock Candy at the bottom using my Misti to get the right amount of ink onto the paper. I used Journey Glaze to create a sheen on the guitar and once the glaze was dry, I painted some Sparkle Silk onto the guitar and tree branches for a hint of glitz. I placed the guitar on the Gel Press background to decide what I wanted to do next. Since there was already a hint of Cool Pool acrylic paint on the pull, I decided to spritz the card with the Cool Pool Splash. At first I wanted to keep a circular space in the middle free of Cool Pool color; so I placed a piece of scrap paper on the background and spritzed the paper. Once this was dry, I happened to spy some Cool Pool cardstock and thought that would make an awesome mat. I grabbed it and put some Blue Lagoon ink on the Flannel Life background stamp and stamped the image on the circle which I ran through the die machine with the piercing die to give it some interest. I took the circle and spritzed it with the Shimmer Silver Splash. While all of this was drying, I stamped the sentiment in Whip Cream onto Black Licorice cardstock and embossed with White Embossing Powder. Then, a little splatter of Silver Silk.

After everything was dry, I began assembling the card. I chose River Stone as the base with a Rock Candy mat. I cut down the Gel Press background, added the circle and sentiment with the guitar popped up using foam squares. This was adhered to the base with foam squares. I think this turned into an amazing card. Remember, there are no “ugly” pulls!!!!

What do you think of this card?

Product List

River Stone 8.5x11 Cardstock

$6.95

Rock Candy 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Cool Pool 8.5x11 Cardstock

$6.95

Black Licorice Paper 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Whip Cream True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

River Stone True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Rock Candy True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Blue Lagoon True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Flannel Life Stamp

$14.95

Life Music ATS

$8.95

Journey Gel Press

$27.96

Vintage Screen- Stencil

$6.36

Linked Lines- Stencil

$6.36

Shimmer Silver Color Splash

$7.95

Cool Pool Color Splash

$7.95

River Stone Acrylic Paint

$4.76

Black Licorice Acrylic Paint

$4.76

Spatula

$3.95

Journey Circles Die Set

$24.95

Journey Foam Squares - medium

$2.95

Sparkle Silk

$5.95

Silver Silk

$5.95

Journey Glaze 4 oz.

$9.95

Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer

$34.95

White Liner

$6.95

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PJs and Papercrafting September Class

We completed the first PJs and Papercrafting class last month and it was a blast! There’s was one hilarious mishap at the beginning of the FB Live presentation. Somehow, and I must say, this has never happened to me before, the base of the card I was working on got pulled into the steel rolling tubes (whatever you call them) of my Platinum die cutting machine and was crinkled to pieces. I had to leave the room and have my nephew help me clear out the mess before continuing with the FB Live class. TIP: Place die cutting machine on clean and clear of any paper table top before using. You just can’t plan for these types of things happening.

Now, it is time for September’s PJs and Papercrafting. This month’s stamp set is the Zen Leaves and Die Bundle along with the Thankful Friends set.

This is an ATS set with a coordinating die.

This is a full stamp set with coordinating die (see green outlined images).

This is the time of year that we begin to focus on giving thanks and being grateful for friends, family and the blessings we have received throughout the year. The color combos are all fall inspired with a little hint of winter month’s. I had so much fun creating this month’s projects.

I used our fabulous fusion inks and card stock (on sale this month 20% off) along with two must have embossing folders. If you sign up before September 16th, you will receive an extra special project to complete at the end of our Live class.

Class includes all cardstock, embellishments, ribbon and PDF instructions for four card projects with envelopes. It does not include inks, embossing powders, glaze, adhesives, liquid colors or pan pastels.

PJs & Papercrafting FaceBook Live Virtual Stamp Class – September 30th, 8:00 p.m. EST

There are three purchase options.

Option 1 – If you already own the stamp sets and embossing folders or you are a Coach, you may take the class  only.

Option 2 – The class, both stamp sets with coordinating dies and both embossing folders.

Option 3 – The class, both stamp sets without coordinating dies and both embossing folders.


Class Options



I have listed the supplies you will need to complete the 4 projects below. If you have a FSJ Coach you order from, please order these supplies right away with your Coach. You are welcome to order through me, please click on an item featured below and you will be directed to my FSJ website or you may contact me via email at www.martyzstamps@gmail.com . NOTE: All supplies used will be listed on the PDF instructions.

Product List

Pumpkin Bread True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Tangerine Fusion True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Rich Coral True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Hazelnut Blend True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Lavender Fusion True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Summer Days True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Sweet Berry True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Turbo Teal Ink Pad

$7.95

Clear Pigment Ink Pad

$9.95

Dauber Dowel Small (2CM)

$6.95

Confectionary Days PanPastels

$39.96

Peaches and Cream Silk

$5.95

Bronze Silk

$5.95

Dark Roast Silk

$5.95

Journey Foam Squares - small

$2.95

Journey Foam Squares - medium

$2.95

Journey Glaze 4 oz.

$9.95

Details Pro Shears (4.5")

$13.95

White Liner

$6.95

Journey Craft Glue

$4.95

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Meet and Greet the FSJ Creative Team 2018-2019

I am thrilled to introduce my FSJ Creative Team members for the 2018-2019 catalog year. We are all FSJ Coaches who love the Fun Stampers Journey product line. We will create and share amazing designs this next year, to inspire you to create your own amazing projects.

Here are the team members:

I copied their bio excerpts from the Fun Stampers Journey blog (https://blog.funstampersjourney.com/get-to-know-the-2018-creative-team/).

Alissa Hall

Blog: Paisley Papyrus

I have been a paper crafter for over twenty years now, making everything from scrapbook layouts to cards to treat boxes. It is the encouragement of my family that made me turn my love of paper crafts into a career with Fun Stampers Journey. In fact, my 16 year old daughter is the creator of my business name – Paisley Papyrus! As a married mother of three active teenagers, I appreciate the need to maximize your craft time with straight forward projects that will make your recipient feel special. I like to create projects that make you say, “oh, I want to make that! And I know exactly how she did it.”

Carrie Rhoades

Blog: Carrie Stamps

I have been paper crafting for 20 years. So much has changed, but the magic that is made when an inked stamp meets paper is still the same. I love sharing my creations and inspiring others to get creative with paper. Some of my favorite techniques to use with my paper crafting are making Gel Press backgrounds, altering die cut pieces to make something new and creating shaped cards. I love lots of layers and bright colors. You’ll get to know me as the girl who can’t live without foam squares.

Christine Chan

Blog: Love of Sparkles

I have been crafting since I was a little kid. I love scrapbooking, card marking and party decor. I believe the magic of paper and it is my job to make them shine! Yes, I love sparkles ✨, lot of sequins and add many embellishments on my projects! My style tends to be cute, sweet and fun with lot of layers! I am thrilled to be part of FSJ Creative Team to inspire others and share my love of paper crafting.

Jenny Watson

Blog: Stamping Journey With Jenny

I discovered the joy of stamping and card making 15 years ago when I attended a friend’s workshop. I joined Fun Stampers Journey 3 years ago and I am absolutely thrilled to be a member of the FSJ Creative Team. My crafting style is as a clean and simple card maker. I love sending cards to people so that is always my main focus when I am creating. My goal is to design cards that are easy to reproduce and ‘CASE.’ In addition to stamping, I also enjoy spending time with my husband and ten year old twins.

Jill Hilliard

Blog: Jill’s Card Creations

I have been stamping and paper crafting for for over 13 years and in September of 2017 started with Fun Stampers Journey. Being a part of the creative team is a dream come true. I love to create and share pretty things made with FSJ materials. Especially pretty papers and rubber stamps! Clean, simple and easy to duplicate cards are my style. I strive for a fresh approach to simplicity!

Kazan Clark

Blog: Kazan Clark

I grew up in South Africa in a close-knit family that loved the arts.  I have always done art in some shape or form, from illustrating children’s books to painting custom pieces for clients.  Through the years I have continued my love of paper crafting at Fun Stampers Journey.  This year I am once again so proud to represent FSJ on their Creative Team – it is truly one of my passions to design projects that will inspire others to create too.  FSJ has beautiful top quality product and it is with great excitement that I embark on this Creative Team Journey and share my love of design and craft with everyone.

Lezlye Lauterbach

Blog: Lezlye Lauterbach Designs

Over thirty years ago my obsession with stamping and paper crafting began and I haven’t looked back. Creating beautiful things has always been a passion of mine. I genuinely love to create, inspire and teach others this craft. My Fun Stampers Journey began in August of 2017, because of the quality and love for the product. My current favorite product has to be the liquid colors; there is so much you can do with them! I NEED every color. My style is very eclectic; I range from clean and streamlined to artistic and funky. Incorporating techniques into my designs, staying fresh and trying new things are at the forefront of my mind. I look forward to sharing them all with you!

Marty McGee

Blog: Marty Z Stamps

Since I can remember, crafting has been part of my life. My mother loved creating all types of fun projects and encouraged me and my sister to pursue a variety of artistic endeavors. She did this by setting aside time to craft, paying for art lessons and even allowing me to create a geometrical design on my bathroom wall when I was a teenager. In almost 20 years of creating projects from paper, I have never been in love with one company’s products like I am with FSJ. I love the way our products challenge me to think outside the box and expand my knowledge of paper crafting tools, mediums, stamps and inks. I can’t wait to inspire others to feel the freedom of exploration.

Alissa Hall

Blog: Paisley Papyrus

I have been a paper crafter for over twenty years now, making everything from scrapbook layouts to cards to treat boxes. It is the encouragement of my family that made me turn my love of paper crafts into a career with Fun Stampers Journey. In fact, my 16 year old daughter is the creator of my business name – Paisley Papyrus! As a married mother of three active teenagers, I appreciate the need to maximize your craft time with straight forward projects that will make your recipient feel special. I like to create projects that make you say, “oh, I want to make that! And I know exactly how she did it.”

Carrie Rhoades

Blog: Carrie Stamps

I have been paper crafting for 20 years. So much has changed, but the magic that is made when an inked stamp meets paper is still the same. I love sharing my creations and inspiring others to get creative with paper. Some of my favorite techniques to use with my paper crafting are making Gel Press backgrounds, altering die cut pieces to make something new and creating shaped cards. I love lots of layers and bright colors. You’ll get to know me as the girl who can’t live without foam squares.

Christine Chan

Blog: Love of Sparkles

I have been crafting since I was a little kid. I love scrapbooking, card marking and party decor. I believe the magic of paper and it is my job to make them shine! Yes, I love sparkles ✨, lot of sequins and add many embellishments on my projects! My style tends to be cute, sweet and fun with lot of layers! I am thrilled to be part of FSJ Creative Team to inspire others and share my love of paper crafting.

Jenny Watson

Blog: Stamping Journey With Jenny

I discovered the joy of stamping and card making 15 years ago when I attended a friend’s workshop. I joined Fun Stampers Journey 3 years ago and I am absolutely thrilled to be a member of the FSJ Creative Team. My crafting style is as a clean and simple card maker. I love sending cards to people so that is always my main focus when I am creating. My goal is to design cards that are easy to reproduce and ‘CASE.’ In addition to stamping, I also enjoy spending time with my husband and ten year old twins.

Jill Hilliard

Blog: Jill’s Card Creations

I have been stamping and paper crafting for for over 13 years and in September of 2017 started with Fun Stampers Journey. Being a part of the creative team is a dream come true. I love to create and share pretty things made with FSJ materials. Especially pretty papers and rubber stamps! Clean, simple and easy to duplicate cards are my style. I strive for a fresh approach to simplicity!

Kazan Clark

Blog: Kazan Clark

I grew up in South Africa in a close-knit family that loved the arts.  I have always done art in some shape or form, from illustrating children’s books to painting custom pieces for clients.  Through the years I have continued my love of paper crafting at Fun Stampers Journey.  This year I am once again so proud to represent FSJ on their Creative Team – it is truly one of my passions to design projects that will inspire others to create too.  FSJ has beautiful top quality product and it is with great excitement that I embark on this Creative Team Journey and share my love of design and craft with everyone.

Lezlye Lauterbach

Blog: Lezlye Lauterbach Designs

Over thirty years ago my obsession with stamping and paper crafting began and I haven’t looked back. Creating beautiful things has always been a passion of mine. I genuinely love to create, inspire and teach others this craft. My Fun Stampers Journey began in August of 2017, because of the quality and love for the product. My current favorite product has to be the liquid colors; there is so much you can do with them! I NEED every color. My style is very eclectic; I range from clean and streamlined to artistic and funky. Incorporating techniques into my designs, staying fresh and trying new things are at the forefront of my mind. I look forward to sharing them all with you!

Marty McGee

Blog: Marty Z Stamps

Since I can remember, crafting has been part of my life. My mother loved creating all types of fun projects and encouraged me and my sister to pursue a variety of artistic endeavors. She did this by setting aside time to craft, paying for art lessons and even allowing me to create a geometrical design on my bathroom wall when I was a teenager. In almost 20 years of creating projects from paper, I have never been in love with one company’s products like I am with FSJ. I love the way our products challenge me to think outside the box and expand my knowledge of paper crafting tools, mediums, stamps and inks. I can’t wait to inspire others to feel the freedom of exploration.

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Summer Days Floral – PCC303 Sketch Challenge

One of the wonderful things about card challenges is many of the challenge sites will allow you to post the same card to three different challenges (three is the average). This is the case for seeing double on the Summer Days Floral post. The sketches for Freshly Made Sketches and Paper Craft Crew were so similar, I decided to use the same card for Paper Craft Crew #303 Sketch Challenge. Check out the sketch below and let me know if you think it’s similar to the FMS #350 sketch.

This is such a quick and easy card to create, I will be featuring it as one of my Make It cards at my class this Friday and Saturday. I know my stampers will love it, because they love flowers. The base is Whip Cream cardstock, a Black Licorice pierced circle mat with a Summer Days flower cut from our Clover Bloom die set. The center is accented with a Rainbow Drop (love, love Rainbow Drops). The sentiment is from our July Bloom Box “Life’s Sweetness”. Create a paper project with the Clover Bloom Die Set and let me know, so I can check it out.

Product List

Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Black Licorice Paper 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Summer Days 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Limeade Splash 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Journey Circles Die Set

$24.95

Clover Bloom Die Set

$16.95

Rainbow Drops

$24.95

Clear Pigment Ink Pad

$9.95

Journey White- Embossing Powder

$4.95

Journey Heat Gun

$27.95

Life's Sweetness Stamp Set

$21.95

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Summer Days Floral – FMS 350 Sketch Challenge

Here in Georgia, school is back in session, thoughts are turning toward Fall colors and themes. But, guess what? Summer days are still lingering and it is the perfect time to celebrate these last summer days with a floral card.

I love this week’s Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #350. Such a simple but expressive sketch.

This was a quick and easy card to create. The base is Whip Cream cardstock, a Black Licorice pierced circle mat with a Summer Days flower cut from our Clover Bloom die set. The center is accented with a Rainbow Drop (love, love Rainbow Drops). The sentiment is from our July Bloom Box “Life’s Sweetness”. So cute and simple.

Happy Crafting!

Product List

Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Black Licorice Paper 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Summer Days 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Limeade Splash 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Journey Circles Die Set

$24.95

Clover Bloom Die Set

$16.95

Rainbow Drops

$24.95

Clear Pigment Ink Pad

$9.95

Journey White- Embossing Powder

$4.95

Journey Heat Gun

$27.95

Life's Sweetness Stamp Set

$21.95

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FSJ Creative Team Member

I am super excited to announce I have been selected to be part of the 2018-2019 FSJ Creative Team!!!! I love designing not only cards, but scrapbook pages and 3D projects for the home or a celebration. Being part of the team means I will be one of eight members designing paper projects for Fun Stampers Journey. This could be a blog hop (one is coming soon), display boards featuring new stamp sets at convention and/or leadership and bringing paper to life for new catalog introductions, etc.

I am honored to display this badge:

Here is how it began. Becoming part of this amazing team required submitting a resume along with projects in a two round process.

Round 1 submissions:

Those coaches chosen to continue to Round 2 had to submit two projects (one project included a step-by-step tutorial and the other project featured on Instagram).

Round 2 submissions:

The Flamingo cards tutorial can be found here.

Here is the Instagram card (@martyzstamps).

So incredibly blessed moving forward with this awesome company!

 

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