Category : FSJ Creative Team

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Easter Blessings – FSJ Creative Design Team Blog Hop

It is time for another Creative Design Team Blog Hop. I am so excited to feature products found in the new Easter Blessings catalog. So many possibilities for creating incredible cards, gifts and just plain adorable projects. Grab a cuppa coffee, sit back, relax and hop along on a journey of inspiration. Here we go!

The Design Team was blessed to receive some exciting new products from FSJ + Spellbinders to inspire your creativity. I received the Carrot Treat Box Die DI-0521, Pretty Plaid Embossing Folder EF-0041 and samples of the Create and Bloom Prints PP-0067 and the Easter Blessings Tags PP-0069. We also received the mini-catalog and all the inspiration in the catalog is soooo cute!

I’m going to let you in on a little surprise. All of my featured products involve NO Stamping! So, for those of you that don’t have a huge selection of inks and stamps, these projects are for you.

Carrot Treat Box

First up are some adorable Carrot Treat Boxes DI-0521. I used a variety of Create and Bloom Prints PP-0067 to inspire you to think outside the box. These carrot treat boxes are so uniquely cute they are sure to make someone you know hoppy. Check out the picture tutorial for how to create your own treat boxes.

Step 1 (top left hand corner) – Crease all score lines on of the die-cut carrot. Step 2 – Place adhesive on the side flap. Step 3 – Die-cut cardstock for the “green” portion of the carrot. Step 4 – Adhere the die-cut “green” portion to both sides of the carrot top. Step 5 – Adhere sides together.

Fancy Fold Some Bunny Loves You Card

Ya’ll know fancy fold cards have a sweet spot in my creative heart. This one came together just like a rabbit hops, hops, hops.

Begin with an Inner Stair Step Card. Choose a couple of Easter Blessing Gift Tags to use on your card project. I chose the Some Bunny Loves You for the sentiment and cut it down.

I took the bunny on the yellow background tag (see below) and cut him out.

Here he is peeking out from stash of candy eggs! He’s so cute.

I placed a full 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ piece of Pool Play cardstock on the back of the main card for the sky. I adhered onto the back piece a Whip Cream Garden Fence DI-0485. The bunny is adhered to the back side of the middle panel. Tip: I had to add a piece of cardstock to the back of the bunny to give him height. I die-cut grass from the Border Details die set DI-0144 and the eggs from the Fancy Eggs Die DI-0512. To create the print paper mat. I laid the printed paper on top of the base and marked my cut lines with a pencil. I trimmed the printed paper on my trimmer and adhered to the base.

Easter Blessing Gift Card Holder

Many of you enjoy giving gift cards. This card is perfect for holding a gift card with a sweet Easter Blessings Tag.

I used the following for this project: Window Pop die DI-0389, Banana Cream Satin Ribbon AC-0184, Easter Blessings Gift Tags PP-0069, Create and Bloom Prints PP-0067, Lemongrass cardstock CS-2019 and Sweet Candy Drops AC-0275.

Die cut the printed paper using the Window Pop die. Create a double bow from the satin ribbon and choose a tag sentiment.

Adhere the die cut paper to the card base and fold the flap in half (this will create an easel effect for display purposes). Adhere the gift card to the card base and apply a Sweet Candy Drop on the bottom portion of the card base under the flap.

Adhere the tag to the bottom portion of the folded flap.

Adhere the bow to the card. It is just that simple!

Elegant Easter Card

Last but not least, I used the Pretty Plaid Embossing Folder to create a background for this card project and placed another Easter Blessings Tag onto the card for the sentiment.

I applied Whip Cream Fusion Ink IP-0009 to the raised portion of the embossed Sweet Berry cardstock CS-0034.

I pulled from my FSJ stash the following to create this card project: Love Buds AC-0177, Whip Cream Thread AC-0128 and Silver Sparkle Tape AC-0259.

I applied the Whip Cream Fusion ink to the petal edges of a medium Love Bud, wrapped a piece of the Silver Sparkle Tape around one of the Easter Blessing Tags and created a quadruple bow from the Whip Cream Thread. I adhered everything to the card mat and base with the tag sentiment raised with Medium Foam Squares AD-0085.

What a WOW card that was quick and simple to make!

If you hop off the trail, hop right back on by clicking one of the Design Team names below or click on the FSJ banner to check out the official FSJ blog.

Marty McGee (You Are Here!)

Carrie Rhoades

Christine Chan

Jill Hillard

Lezlye Lauterbach

Kazan Clark

Alissa Hall

Supplies:

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You and Me, We Have Chemistry – FSJ Creative Design Team Blog Hop

Y’all it’s time again for the FSJ + SB Creative Design Team Blog Hop and I have a surprise for you. I am stepping out of my comfort zone and creating some quick and simple cards that can be used for Valentine’s Day, Anniversary or just to say you care about someone special.

One of my favorite sets is in the spotlight, Perfect Atoms Stamp Set and Dies (SS-0457 and DI-0315), along with, You and Me die (DI-0159). There are endless possibilities with these sets. Where the fun of creating never stops!

The first card is all about lighting up someone’s world. I pulled out a scrap of Whip Cream cardstock, rubbed a little Lemon Drop Fusion ink onto two areas. I die cut one of the colored pieces with SB Nestabilities Fancy Edged Rectangles Dies (S4-905) and stamped the light bulb image onto the other using Black Licorice Fusion ink and die-cut it out with the coordinating die. Of course, the bulb had to have a little Journey Glaze to give it that sleek shiny look of glass. The base is Whip Cream with the die cut mat adhered directly to the base. The light bulb is popped out with FSJ Medium Foam Squares. I stamped the sentiment in the bottom right hand corner and highlighted the would light with a FSJ Color Burst pencil (any yellow will do).

The next card is all pink. The base is Whip Cream with a Bubble Gum cardstock mat die-cut from Lots of Dots Die Set (DI-0424) and adhered directly to the base mat. The scalloped circle is die cut from Sweet Berry cardstock with the Nestabilities Fancy Edge Circle Dies (S4-903). The flask and sentiments were stamped with Black Fusion ink onto Whip Cream cardstock and the flask is colored with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.

Now, we can’t have a pink card without a blue one, can we? This card is on a Whip Cream base with a Pool Play mat. The heart is die-cut with the Heart Felt Die and Piercing Elements Sets (DI-0033 and DI-0096) from Riverstone cardstock. The accent piece is die cut from Huckleberry Fusion cardstock using the Bunch of Hearts Die Plate (DI-0501). I adhered a piece of scrap white paper behind this die-cut piece and cut a second panel from Pool Play cardstock. I took the hearts from the second cut and enlaid them into the cut out hearts portion of the Huckleberry Fusion panel. The sentiment was stamped with Whip Cream ink and embossed with white embossing powder. The flasks were stamped using Huckleberry Fusion ink onto Tin Pail cardstock. The heart and panel are popped out with medium foam squares.

Last but not least is the adorable You and Me card. The base is Whip Cream cardstock with a Black Licorice Panel. To create the stamped background, I stamped the atom image onto Whip Cream cardstock using Black Licorice ink. I took the small cluster of hearts and stamped them all over using Sweet Berry ink. The You and Me sentiment is die cut from Sweet Berry Cardstock with a Bubble Gum pink Candy dot accenting the heart. All pieces are adhered directly to each other. No foam squares on this one! I can’t believe it, either. Note: This card is slightly shorter. I wanted the die cut sentiment to touch the top and bottom of the card. The finished dimensions of the card 5 1/8″ x 4 1/4″.

Let me know in the comments if this has inspired you to create some quick, simple and clean follow your heart cards for those special someones in your life.

If for some reason you get lost while hopping down the FSJ Creative Team Blog Hop trail, just click here and you will be directed to the FSJ blog.

Marty McGee (You are here!)

Carrie Rhoades

Christine Chan

Jill Hillard

Alissa Hall

Kazan Clark

Lezlye Lauterbach

Supplies:

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Tis’ The Season – FSJ Creative Design Team Blog Hop

Giftable, Card and Tag Ideas

I am so excited you are hopping along with us for the December FSJ Creative Team Blog Hop! This month’s theme is anything but a card. I couldn’t wait to create a 3D Seasonal gift that works well for Christmas and into the Winter months. There are also a couple of tag ideas and I had to include a coordinating card.

If you get lost along the way, click the Creative Team Image below and you will be directed to the FSJ Blog.

If you’re not lost and just hopping along, follow the trail of designers below:

Marty McGee (You are here!)

Carrie Rhoades

Christine Chan

Jill Hillard

Alissa Hall

The first project features the medium and small house from the House To Home Wooden Houses.

Large, medium, small wooden houses. Great for mixed media art.
House to Home Trio of Wooden Houses


 

What a great gift for the mantle, dining table or side board. These were so easy to create. Here’s what you need. The Cozy Prints printed paper, Black Licorice and Whip Cream acrylic paint, Shimmer Silver Color Splash, Love Buds Paper Flowers, Cement Tile Stencil, Journey Modeling Paste, Sparkle Tape, Classic Elegance Washi Tape, Sparkle Cuts glitter, Journey Craft Glue, Square Paint Brush, Spatula, Crease Tool, Heat Gun and Special Day Organza Ribbon.

Make this gift by applying Black Acrylic paint to the wooden houses. Once they are dry, cut a piece of patterned paper a little bigger than the house you want to cover and gather your supplies to stencil the coordinating house.

Apply the patterned paper to the house using Journey Craft Glue.

Tip: To make spreading the glue easier, spritz with a little water.

Smooth the paper onto the house and using the edge of your crease tool, press out any trapped air pockets. Turn the house upside down and trim excess paper.

Tip: The glue dries really fast, make sure to position your paper quickly; otherwise, you’ll have a mess.

Choose three Love Buds Paper Flowers (large, medium and small). Place the flowers in a box to spray them with the Shimmer Silver Splash. Apply the Splash to the front and backsides of the flowers.

Once they are thoroughly dry (you may have to use your heat gun), place a small amount of White Acrylic Paint onto the tip of your finger and gently apply the paint to the edges of the flowers and leaves.

Take your silver and sparkle washi tapes and layer them onto the house. Adhere your flowers with Journey glue to the house and you’re done with the first house!

Moving to house number two, place some Journey Medium onto a non-stick surface that can be thrown away or cleaned. Mix in some Sparkle Cuts glitter.

Tip: Make sure to put the top back onto the Journey Modeling Paste to keep it from drying out.

Place the stencil onto the painted house. Apply the Journey Modeling Paste evenly over the stencil making sure to cover every opening. Pull the stencil off. You may want to apply more Sparkle Cuts directly to the paste. When the paste is a little dry, use the palm of your hand to gently tap the paste. This will create a smooth stencil look to the design. 

Wrap the Special Days Organza ribbon around the house and tie a bow.

TIP: For a really cool look, apply heat using a heat tool which will cause the ribbon to crinkle in a delightful way.

So easy and so fun!

Coordinating Card

You shouldn’t give a gift without a card, right? How about a coordinating card for the gift? Let’s do it.

What a simple but elegant card to coordinate with the gift. This card uses a great technique to adjust the size of the scallop mat, but I’m getting ahead of myself. Start by cutting a base from Whip Cream cardstock 4 1/4″ x 10 1/2″. Next, cut a plaid mat from the Cozy Prints paper at 4 1/4″ x 10 1/2″ (it will cover the entire card front). Die cut a Black Licorice mat from Nestabilities Fancy Edged Rectangle Dies (second to largest). This is where we make an adjustment to the size of the mat.

Place the Black Licorice scallop mat on a paper trimmer. Cut from one corner to the other (#1 & 2). Overlap the cut pieces to desired width or height (#3). Adhere the overlapped edges together. On the corners with the overlapped edges, cut diagonally.

TIP: Before cutting make sure the corner scallops line up to make one full scallop. This will allow a seamless mat. The printed mat was cut with FSJ Rectangles die (#4).                

Adhere a black strip of Black Licorice cardstock to the top mat along with the silver and sparkle washi tape.

The last technique for this card is to create the Christmas tree. Apply strips of the silver and sparkle washi tape to a scrap piece of cardstock (overlap as necessary).

 

Create as many layers as needed.

I die cut a tree using a tree die from the Holiday/Christmas 2015 Card Making Kit. If you don’t have this kit, any tree or ornament die will work.

Adhere all mats with White Liner Tape. Pop up the Christmas Tree with FSJ Medium Foam Squares. Finally, add your personal sentiment inside the card.

Tag Time

Last but not least are some incredible gift tags to set off your Christmas wrapping.

The Black Licorice tag is a rectangular piece of cardstock with trimmed corner and a hole punched at the top. A combination of washi tape and cardstock layers accent the bottom of the tag. The scalloped bottom was accomplished using Details Pro Shears and following the outline of the Sparkle Tape.

The accent piece is a 3D star cut from FSJ Star dies and scored from the top of the point straight down to the inverted point below. To create the 3D affect, crease each score line and manipulate the score lines into mountains and valleys. The top is adorned with Black Licorice Twine and Silver Sparkle Tinsel. It is as simple as that, really!

The plaid tag is cut from FSJ Bread Tag die. Strips of washi tape and Black Licorice cardstock break up the plaid pattern. The scalloped circle was die cut from Spellbinders Fancy Edged Circles. Both the “To and From” were written with a white gel pen.

All of these projects were such fun to make. Let me know in the comments what is your favorite out of the three projects.

Supplies:

Disclaimer – By clicking on an image you will be redirected to Spellbinders + FSJ website. When you purchase through my website link, I will receive a small commission. This helps to keep me crafting and inspiring others.

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Holly Bells Christmas Card – Celebrating a New Partnership

The FSJ + Spellbinders partnership launch is today! To celebrate this day, I created a Christmas card using the Zenspired Holidays, Holly Bells stamp and die set by Joanne Fink.

I began with a FSJ Butter Cream base and added a 5 1/4″ x 4″ FSJ Kiwi Slice mat to the base.

The gold embossed holly leaves mat took several steps. First, I cut a 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ watercolor paper mat and set it aside. Next, I placed my Gel Press onto my desk and applied FSJ Fresh Forest and Limeade Splash Liquid Colors to it. Tip: Apply more Limeade Splash for a more Christmas green color. Note: The pictured Gel Press with liquid color was created by cutting a full 8 1/2″ x 11″ Gel Press into fourths.

After spritzing the Gel Press and the watercolor mat generously with water from my media mister, I pressed the watercolor paper mat onto the Gel Press, lifting and reapplying until the entire mat was covered with color.

Before embossing with gold embossing powder, I made sure the colored mat was completely dry. To make sure the powder only stayed on the inked image, I applied anti-static powder over the entire mat and then stamped the holly leaves using FSJ Clear Pigment ink. Once I finished stamping, I applied the gold embossing powder and using my heat tool melted the powder creating shiny, gold holly leaves. The last step for this portion of the project was to cut the mat down to 5″ x 3 3/4″ using FSJ Trimmer.

For the sentiment, I gold embossed “Peace on Earth” stamped image from the Holiday Joy stamp set and die cut it with the coordinating Special Day Tags Die Set.

Tip: I used my MISTI to stamp the image four or five times to get a good inked impression.

This card definitely needed some ribbon. A 5 1/2″ length of Special Day White Organza Ribbon was placed across the mat and adhered to the back. The die cut sentiment was centered and adhered on top of the ribbon with medium foam squares. A double bow created from the ribbon is attached with a piece of gold thread and the finishing touch are the Sea Stones embellishments. And, of course, they sparkle just a little bit.

Here is the finished project. I hope this inspires you to create your own holly themed Christmas card.

Supplies Used For This Project (click on the banner above to order):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

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Rich Coral 8.5x11 Cardstock

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Lemon Drop 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

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Tangerine Fusion 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

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Corrugated Stock Sheets

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Changing Seasons Embossing Folder

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Color Pop Stamp Set

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Humble Kind Stamp Set

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Zen Leaves Die Set

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Golden Leaves

Rainbow Drops

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Journey Twine Natural

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Journey Rectangles Die Set

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Journey Circles Die Set

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Border Details Die Set

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Sparkle Silk

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White Liner

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Journey Foam Squares - medium

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Journey Craft Glue

$4.95

Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer

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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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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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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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Gel Press Mixed Media Flamingo Original & Remix Card’s Tutorial

I love incorporating FSJ mixed media products to create one-of-a-kind designs. The flamingo cards are a submission requirement to becoming part of the FSJ Creative Team. I hope you are inspired to create and bring paper to life!

Important read all instructions. Gather supplies (products at end of blog).

TIP: Clean Gel Press with damp towel before changing to new color/color combo.

Pull – each time cardstock is applied to Gel Press, smoothed out and pulled up.

TIP: All pulls are made on two pieces of Whip Cream 8 ½ x 11 cardstock. The first pull is the initial application of paint; second pull is created from leftover paint from first pull (may need to lightly mist Gel Press with water).

Place Gel Press on table.
Apply Sweet Berry and Whip Cream paint, mist with water (picture 1).
Mix with fingers as shown (picture 2).
Initial pull with first sheet and another pull with second sheet.

Repeat with Cool Pool, Pineapple Smoothie and Lemon Drop paints. Don’t incorporate Cool Pool with the yellow paints (picture 3).
Repeat pull instructions.

Place Vintage Screen stencil on Gel Press, add Whip Cream paint onto top of stencil. Brayer paint over entire stencil. Repeat covering Gel Press (picture 4).
Repeat pull.

Dilute Black Licorice paint with water. Take a small bottle, press into paint and transfer image onto the Gel Press (picture 5).
Repeat pull.

 

Apply Limeade Splash and Whip Cream. Brayer covering press. Apply Wallpaper stencil (leaves portion) to press – VERY IMPORTANT TO READ – Use SECOND pull cardstock on top of the stencil, rub transferring image onto cardstock. Repeat over entire Gel Press.

Mist the press with water. Use FIRST pull cardstock, make a pull of the entire press. *Aim for hints of green on cardstock.

Bend Deco Dots ATS slightly dip Black Licorice paint.
Stamp randomly onto both cardstocks.

Cut dry cardstock into fourths (4 – 5 ½ x 4 ¼ pieces).

Sponge Limeade Splash and Kiwi Slice using Wallpaper Stencil adding hints of green leaves around edge of mat.

Stamp flamingo image; color with Color Burst Pencils. Die cut.

Card base – Sweet Berry cardstock.
Black mat – 5 ¼  x 4.
Mixed media mat – 5 1/8 x 3 7/8.
Circle dies – Pierce vellum and cut circle.

Position flamingo on vellum circle (do not adhere).
Turn circle over, place adhesive where it won’t show once card is finished. Place foam squares onto flamingo, set aside.

Adhere mats and vellum circle to card base.

REMIX CARD, wrap white thread onto mixed media base before adhering to Black Licorice mat.

Stamp sentiment onto Bubble Gum cardstock with Black Licorice ink.
Mat onto Black Licorice cardstock.
Add Lemon Sparkle tape and adhere sentiment.

Sprinkle with Bubble Gum and Sparkle Silk.
Adhere flamingo.
Add sequins and Journey Glaze to sentiment and flamingo (dust flamingo with Sparkle Dust).  Allow to dry.

 

Original:

 

The REMIX CARD uses Color Splash Pencils.

REMIX CARD – make a double bow from White Thread and adhere using glue dot.

Remix:

Product List

Tickled Pink Bundle

$35.00

Deco Dots ATS

$8.95

Vintage Screen- Stencil

$6.36

Wallpaper stencil

$12.95

Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Sweet Berry 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Black Licorice Paper 8.5 x 11 Cardstock

$6.95

Bubble Gum 8.5x11 Cardstock

$6.95

Journey Vellum

$9.95

Journey Circles Die Set

$24.95

Journey Rectangles Die Set

$24.95

Journey Gel Press

$27.96

Cool Pool Acrylic Paint

$4.76

Sweet Berry Acrylic Paint

$4.76

Pineapple Smoothie Acrylic Paint

$4.76

Lemon Drop Acrylic Paint

$4.76

Whip Cream Acrylic Paint

$4.76

Limeade Splash Acrylic Paint

$4.76

Black Licorice Acrylic Paint

$4.76

Media Mister

$5.95

Spatula

$3.95

Brayer

$7.96

Dauber Dowel Large (3CM)

$7.95

Kiwi Slice True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Limeade Splash True Color Fusion Ink Pad

$7.95

Journey Color Burst

$79.95

Journey Color Splash Watercolor Pencils

$59.95

Lemon Sparkle Tape

$4.95

Sparkle Silk

$5.95

Bubble Gum Silk

$5.95

Journey Sequins Pink World

$5.95

Journey Sparkle Dust

$5.95

Journey Thread Whip Cream

$5.95

Details Pro Shears (4.5")

$13.95

White Liner

$6.95

Journey Foam Squares - small

$2.95

Journey Foam Squares - medium

$2.95

Journey Glaze 4 oz.

$9.95

Journey Craft Glue

$4.95

Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer

$34.95

The RG Amaze (for FSJ)

$139.95

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