tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14496652651038896952024-03-12T19:12:08.306-04:00theStampingbug's Journey...Hitch a ride on my journey as Fun Stampers Journey coach #163StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.comBlogger264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-49842177661198106902018-06-03T18:51:00.000-04:002018-06-03T18:52:36.307-04:00And that's a wrap! Prize Winner AnnouncementWhew! What a hop! Another record! WOWEE! Thanks to all those who participated in the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Hop! <br />
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Today I'm here to share the winner of the blog candy prize I shared the other day. There were ten comments- Soooo I played random-number-generator game and look who it picked!<br />
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Congratulations Karen! I'll contact you for address information. If you wish to pass on this prize (it may not be your cup of tea), I'll select another winner. </div>
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Karen will receive this sweet little treat (and another surprise too. <br /><br />Woud you like to see how these beans roasted up? Well, here you go! I roasted up a batch this Sunday evening for my morning coffee. It should make my work week much more fabulous! </div>
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PERFECTION. You should smell me...I smell like I've bathed in a batch of coffee grounds. MMMM... My kind of perfume! <br />
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Thanks for poppin' in to check and see if you won...Sorry if you didn't but now you know how to make your own! LOL</div>
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Helloooo there coffee lovers! Today I'm sharing a fun little giftie for one lucky hopper! I created a mix of my favorite RAW coffee beans and tucked them into this adorable little matchbox. Have you ever roasted your own coffee beans? It's pretty easy and depending on how "tart" you want your coffee, you can roast them as dark as you want. I purchase my RAW "Green" beans from a roaster nearby and they are very economical. The good thing about green beans is that they never go rancid. Unlike roasted beans you get from the store, these beans allow you to make the freshest of the freshest coffee around. All you need is a stove, a pan (or popcorn popper) to roast them in and a little patience!</div>
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My box contains a mix of three delish beans: Brazilian Estancia Lecy, Costa Rica Minte Brisas, (White Honey), Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. All are small beans with a variety of flavors so when mixed, they provide a nice and tasty blend. </div>
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Here's a little video to show you how you can roast your beans when you get them: </div>
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Now, let's get back to the box itself. How was it made? Well, first, I started off by cutting a matchbook die (this is a Steel Rule Die called <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Matchbox,1941.aspx" target="_blank">"Matchbox" </a>that fits in my Platinum Machine). It's a must-have die and is very handy for making a variety of fun treat boxes. I used one <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Corrugated-Stock-Sheets,2262.aspx" target="_blank">Corrugated Stock Sheet</a> to create my box and folded on the score lines/taped with <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/White-Liner,973.aspx" target="_blank">White Liner Tape</a>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5p6kZCoH1k8KXb7Yo3QW9rx5IBEtdf_84Chiox9fCq5RTrugkXQ6stq-5o-DfxHX1aU0qaQe3QE-a4SVRY_XzPIY2nIW2nd4lPAUBfZ_8Hi-gnlsmgLPOv5gYAd_LNybzwgW0y2gD2rDC/s1600/IMG_6292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5p6kZCoH1k8KXb7Yo3QW9rx5IBEtdf_84Chiox9fCq5RTrugkXQ6stq-5o-DfxHX1aU0qaQe3QE-a4SVRY_XzPIY2nIW2nd4lPAUBfZ_8Hi-gnlsmgLPOv5gYAd_LNybzwgW0y2gD2rDC/s640/IMG_6292.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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After that, I moved on to cutting a little piece of <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Cocoa-Powder-85-x-11-Cardstock,1249,382.aspx" target="_blank">Cocoa Powder </a>cardstock and a piece of <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Whip-Cream-85-x-11-Cardstock,1270.aspx" target="_blank">Whip Cream Cardstock.</a> Then I used the <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Blooming-Details-Die,2973,363.aspx" target="_blank">Blooming Details Dies</a> to create the flower for the top of the box. I wanted a pretty floral, so I used two shades of purple (<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Pretty-Amethyst-85-x-11-Cardstock,1263,382.aspx" target="_blank">Pretty Amethyst</a> and <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Pretty-Pansy-85-x-11-Cardstock,1264,382.aspx" target="_blank">Pretty Pansy</a>) for the flower and some yummy <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Kiwi-Slice-85-x-11-Cardstock,1254.aspx" target="_blank">Kiwi Slice</a> green for the leaves. </div>
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After making the flower, I attached a little green Candy Dot to the center and tied some Natural Twine around the lid. Then it was time to move on to the surprise sentiment on the inside...</div>
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I stamped the "Life Begins after Coffee" sentiment from <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Coffee-Helps-Stamp-Set,3442.aspx" target="_blank">Coffee Helps set</a> (This is the super sponsor prize Elaine is awarding one lucky hopper). I used <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Cocoa-Powder-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1601.aspx" target="_blank">Cocoa Powder</a>, <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Oatmeal-Cookie-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1596.aspx" target="_blank">Oatmeal Cookie</a> and <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Lemon-Grass-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1605.aspx" target="_blank">Lemon Grass </a>True Fusion Inks). I glued this image onto the cocoa powder panel and glued it into the bottom inside portion of the box before adding the beans. </div>
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Take a peek inside...Pretty deeelish, right? </div>
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Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you were inspired by this little creation and I hope you've enjoyed the coffee lovers hop. If you haven't had a chance to hop with us yet, make sure you do...Only a few days left before prize winners are picked! Get your entries in today! </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When: Friday, May 25-June 1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Theme: Spring and Summer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Use: Coffee/Tea/Cocoa images</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> SUPER GENEROUS SUPER SPONSORS </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Check out the lead blog post from Coffee Loving Cardmakers <a href="http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/%20#springsummer2018clh" style="color: #9d815a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-1100545746748694902018-05-28T09:00:00.000-04:002018-05-28T09:00:01.182-04:00Coffee Lovers Spring/Summer Hop: It's Tea Time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello there crafty peeps! It's Itchin' Inker Kerry here and I'm poping in to share a card I created for the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Spring/Summer Hop that is in full swing! Did you know that my fellow Itchin' Inker Elaine is a SUPER SPONSOR for this hop? She is offering a fabulous prize to one lucky hopper? Yes! Elaine is offering THIS bundle to one lucky winner!<br />
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How do you have a chance to win the prize? Well, just play along with us and create a coffee/tea/cocoa loving card inspired by SPRING/SUMMER and you'll have a chance at winning! Amy Tsuruta will choose a winner from all entries at the end of the hop. Yes, there are over 80 Super Sponsors ready and waiting to award prizes, so get to stamping! Scroll down to the bottom of the post to see all the deets for the hop!<br />
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To create this card, I used a few of my favorite things from Fun Stampers Journey. Here's a link to everything:<br />
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Journey-Gel-Press,3052.aspx" target="_blank">Journey Gel Press</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Shimmer-Gold-Color-Splash-Including-Nozzle,1640,390.aspx" target="_blank">Shimmer Gold Color Splash</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Watermelon-Color-Splash-Including-Nozzle,1642,390.aspx" target="_blank">Watermelon Color Splash</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Sparkle-Silk,2406.aspx" target="_blank">Sparkle Silk</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Denim-Days-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1595.aspx" target="_blank">Denim Days True Fusion Ink</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" target="_blank">Black Licorice True Fusion Ink</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Bubble-Gum-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1630.aspx" target="_blank">Bubble Gum True Fusion Ink</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Dauber-Dowel-Large-3CM,2395.aspx" target="_blank">Large Dauber Dowels</a></div>
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Embossing Folder (incentive folder)</div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Tea-Time-Stamp-Set,1995.aspx" target="_blank">Tea Time Stamp Set</a>/<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Tea-Time-Bundle,1115.aspx" target="_blank">Die Bundle</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Treat-Label-Die-Set,1372,363.aspx" target="_blank">Treat Label Die</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Journey-Twine-Black-Licorice,820.aspx" target="_blank">Black Licorice Twine</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Rocky-Candy-Organza-Bows,3149.aspx" target="_blank">Rock Candy Organza Bow</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Sweet-Candy-Drops,971,411.aspx" target="_blank">Sweet Candy Dots</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Fashion-Silver,2858.aspx" target="_blank">Fashion Silver Pearls</a></div>
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Washi Tape (incentive washi tape)</div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/product/Journey-Foam-Squares-small,979.aspx" target="_blank">Small Foam Squares</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/ElaineSever/store/AM/Catalog/ProductSearch.aspx?filter=&search=Journey+Glaze" target="_blank">Journey Glaze (adhesive for bow)</a></div>
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This was such a fun card to create. I enjoyed lifting the impression of the Embossing Folder from the Gel Plate! Adding color was the second step! After that, it was stamping the teapot and distressing it with denim ink and my dauber. I also distressed the treat label die with bubble gum ink before stamping the sentiment with black licorice ink.<br />
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To finish the card off, I tucked some kraft colored paper under the label to add a bit more texture.<br />
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I hope you are inspired by this card. it is totally fun to create with the Gel Press and I encourage you to get yours out (if you have one) and get inky! PS...If you don't have one, hop over to Elaine's shop and grab one today!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> SUPER GENEROUS SUPER SPONSORS </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Check out the lead blog post from Coffee Loving Cardmakers <a href="http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/%20#springsummer2018clh" style="color: #9d815a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Direct link to the Hop post is here: <a href="http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/6523" style="color: #9d815a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">POST YOUR PROJECTS HERE</a> </span></div>
StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-84158225679373342172018-05-05T02:00:00.000-04:002018-05-27T15:28:39.519-04:00The end has come...To all who have followed my journey here and elsewhere, I am sad to announce that I have submitted my resignation as an FSJ Coach. As the new Coach Handbook was released yesterday, so did the exclusivity clause. I contacted home office to share my current status as a design team member for Joy Clair (faith based clear photopolymer stamps) and Coffee Loving Cardmakers. I was given an ultimatum "Choose us or Joy Clair". <br />
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I am a stamper. I love stamping PERIOD. I will NEVER choose exclusivity over support for the many fabulous stamp companies who work tirelessly to make their business a success. I choose to support the companies and products I love. <br />
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I never became an FSJ Coach with the goal of having a business. I chose to join the coach community at FSJ for the fine products, the supportive and like-hearted community and for the joy of stamping. It was a nice perk to get a discount on products too.<br />
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Unfortunately, whether I like the product or not, I love the stamping community and ALL of the companies that work so hard to design, create and sell their fabulous products to stampers and crafters all over the world. I cannot find it anywhere in my soul to be exclusive to one company. That just cannot happen for me. I love to create and make beautiful projects and share them with others. When given the opportunity to create projects for a specific company, I want to be able to and not have to justify myself to anyone. <br />
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I want to apologize to my entire Itchin' Inkers team. I'm sorry I have to leave you without a direct upline but I will continue to help and support you in any way I can. This blog will now become a place I will share my FSJ creations and will be a place where you, the readers can be inspired or perhaps help support my team with a purchase or two. <br />
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If and when I share FSJ creations, I will refer you to one of my 'former' downline for product purchases. You can find a list of my downline on the sidebar to the right. Please contact them or shop through their sites if you wish. <3<br />
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Hello there Journey friends. Today I'm sharing a little card I created to send to a customer because I had an oopsie in a card kit package. Some days, you just need someone who's got your back...This little guy should help me deliver the oopsie goods and put a smile on her face...I hope. </div>
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Did you know this little stamp can be FREE with a qualifying purchase from my shop? That's right! This is one of our GWP stamps and it is so cute! With an order of $75 or more, you can select this "Got You" stamp set FREE! The set includes the image you see above as well as the sentiment "I've got you covered!". It's a perfect little oopsie stamp, don't you think? </div>
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I colored the images (bears, clouds and umbrella) with Copic Markers, cut them out and applied them to the <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" target="_blank">Black Licorice</a> stamped image using some <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Craft-Glue,982.aspx" target="_blank">Craft Glue</a>. After adding them to the card, I embellished the bear with some added black Micron pen lines and a mouth. For the umbrella, I applied some <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Glaze-2-oz,975.aspx" target="_blank">Journey Glaze</a> and then sprinkled with Sparkle Dust! </div>
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I also added some blue to the sky and some shadowing around the bears and the raindrops before adding some <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Sparkle-Dust,822.aspx" target="_blank">Sparkle Dust </a>to the rain drops. <br />
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A simple background layer in <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pineapple-Smoothie-85-x-11-Cardstock,1261.aspx" target="_blank">Pineapple Smoothie </a>helped set the image off on a <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Whip-Cream-85-x-11-Cardstock,1270.aspx" target="_blank">whip cream card base</a>. <br />
<br />Ready to get this stamp for free? Feel free to shop my store! Our new <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/pws/kerrycreates/tabs/bloom-this-way-trends-mini-catalog.aspx" target="_blank">Bloom This Way mini</a> is choc full of gorgeous products that will get you ready for spring! Our <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/pws/kerrycreates/tabs/2017-2018-inspiration-book-catalog.aspx" target="_blank">FULL SIZE inspiration book</a> is overflowing with yummy product too. So head on over to <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/Pws/KerryCreates/store/AM/default.aspx" target="_blank">my shop</a> and start fillin' your cart! As your cart fills, so do your perks/benefits! StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-62972469492927376632017-12-20T21:50:00.000-05:002017-12-20T21:52:44.651-05:00Merry, Merry Christmas! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey there crafters! I'm making a mad dash to finish my Christmas cards and I think I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel! While some of my cards won't make it to their destinations in time for Christmas, they'll be out the door before then and I'm happy about that! Heck, it's kinda fun when I receive a card in the mail after all is said and done! </div>
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I created this card using some <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Cranberry-Bliss-Ink-Pad,2847.aspx" target="_blank">Cranberry Bliss ink</a> on my Gel Press and then I rubbed a bit of water on top of it with my finger. Since it is an oily ink, the water and oil didn't really want to get along but I pushed them to "LOVE ONE ANOTHER". Once they were "blended", I used a tissue to blot some of the really juicy areas so that my cardstock wouldn't get too oversaturated. I layed the cardstock onto the Gel Press and rubbed it a bit then lifted it off to reveal the fun textured surface. I opted not to add any stamped impressions this time because I wanted to apply the "texture" using my sewing machine. </div>
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I machine stitched some meandering lines onto the cardstock then applied some <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Silver-Sparkle-Tape,2400.aspx" target="_blank">Silver Sparkle scalloped washi tape</a> and a thin scrap of <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Candy-Apple-85-x-11-Cardstock,1248.aspx" target="_blank">Candy Apple Red</a> cardstock. I stamped the alpha letters (to spell Merry) using the <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Outline-Bet-Stamp-Set,3110.aspx" target="_blank">Outline Bet stamp set </a>and <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" target="_blank">Black Licorice ink</a> then fussy cut them using my <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Details-Pro-Shears-45,2309.aspx" target="_blank">Pro Shears</a>. While this stamp set does have an available <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Outline-Bet-Die-Set,2989.aspx" target="_blank">coordinating die set</a>, I tend to love my cuts a little closer to the line. I opted NOT to use the diecuts this time so I could get pretty crisp and close to the stamp line. I love these little scissors for super fine and precise fussy cutting. After they were cut out, I used <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Sparkle-Silk,2406.aspx" target="_blank">Sparkle Silk</a> to paint over the letters for some shimmer and shine. I also flicked a bit onto the cardstock panel. </div>
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Assembling the festive "swag" and adding snowflakes was next. I threaded a wooden heart button onto some <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Thread-Natural,870.aspx" target="_blank">Natural Thread</a> and then draped it across the page. I adhered the button to the <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Snow-Blooms-Die-Set,3173.aspx" target="_blank">Snow Blooms Snowflake diecut</a> (colored with<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/Catalog/ProductSearch.aspx?filter=&search=Liquid+Color" target="_blank"> Liquid Color</a> on the <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Gel-Press,3052.aspx" target="_blank">Gel Press</a>) on the right with a <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Foam-Squares-small,979.aspx" target="_blank">foam square</a>. The red/white bakers twine was tied off in a bow (around the foam square) and draped in the same manner.<br />
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To finish the card off, I assembled the "Merry" sentiment and added some styrofoam snowballs and a few punches of silver cardstock, added some <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Foam-Squares-small,979.aspx" target="_blank">pearls</a> and mounted the whole panel onto a <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Kiwi-Slice-85-x-11-Cardstock,1254.aspx" target="_blank">Kiwi Slice</a> piece of Cardstock.<br />
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Such a fun card and I'm one more card to the finish line! WOOP WOOP!StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-31643263689872708122017-12-19T22:08:00.000-05:002017-12-20T22:08:51.399-05:00'tis the season...For SNOWPEOPLE! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another one bites the...snowflake! WOOP! Another Christmas card FINISHED! I stamped and colored this adorable snowpeople set (<a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Snowmen-Days-Stamp-Set,3196,451.aspx" target="_blank">Snowmen Days</a>) using <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" target="_blank">Black Licorice Ink</a> and <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Color-Splash-Watercolor-Pencils,1757.aspx" target="_blank">Color Splash Watercolor Pencils</a>. </div>
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After stamping and coloring the background, I mounted it onto Candy Apple cardstock then colored and cut out the snowpeople, I fussy cut with my <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Details-Pro-Shears-45,2309.aspx" target="_blank">Pro Shears</a> then doodled a snow scene to match the snowpeople. I attached some <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Gingham-Ribbon-Sweet-Berry,841,412.aspx" target="_blank">Sweet Berry Gingham ribbon</a> and some <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Thread-Natural,870.aspx" target="_blank">Natural Thread</a> to the stamped panel I applied a bit of watercolor to the snow scene then cut it out so that I could assemble it onto the cardfront. Once assembled, I tucked the snowpeople behind one of the snowpiles. </div>
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The panel was then mounted onto a card base and that was that! Finished! </div>
<br />StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-80972214680899518292017-12-10T09:00:00.000-05:002017-12-10T11:59:54.377-05:00Simply Sweet Snowman Greetings...Hey there, I'm back with another Coffee Loving creation and this time, I'm adding a little doodle to the mix!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy day 3 of the Winter Coffee Lovers Hop! How have you been keeping up? I'm working through the hop posts commenting away and have been trying my hardest to avoid recaptcha black hole! I have avoided it thus far but am keeping a slow pace so I probably will get soooo behind as usual!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As the snow fell today (we barely got a ground covering), I was all excited and decided to add some snowmen to my coffee loving creation. I'm quite bummed that it didn't amount to much and hope we'll have boatloads when we go back to school ha ha ha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I used the fun new snowman set called <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Snowmen-Days-Bundle,3158.aspx" target="_blank">Snowmen Days</a> and then doodled a little mug to hang on the card. I paired the snowman images up with some festive pine/pinecone paper from the <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Through-the-Year-Prints,3188,384.aspx" target="_blank">Through The Year Prints collecton </a>too. Love the pattern and love the rich color.</span></div>
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Yahoo!!! It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's WINTER, CHRISTMAS and the WINTER <a href="http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/5342" target="_blank">COFFEE LOVERS HOP</a>! Woop woop! I'm excited to be playing along again and I've got a fun project each and every day! The DT has been cranking out some fabulous creations to inspire and invite YOU to join the fun! </div>
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Join us throughout the week as we hop, hop, hop and share our awesome Winter creations. Just make sure that they include the coffee, tea or hot cocoa theme and you're good to go! As always, we've got a TON of fabulous Super Sponsors providing some amazing prizes. Also, we'll have some Flash Prize Sponsors who will also be providing prizes that will be given away in a flash!<br />
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For my first card creation, I chose to share a little mixed media card I've dubbed "Santa's Coffee Break". I included a little Santa Claus wax seal into my card design. </div>
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Santa is always a child at heart so I've added a little doodled smiley face to his favorite cup. Of course, Santa loves Peppermint any way he can have it so that yummy steam smells minty fresh! </div>
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Check out the little snowballs! I added a pile-o-snow to the canvas just by gluing them down with my Journey Glaze. This glaze can hold down anything!!! A closer look at the canvas might show a few sneaky Ho-ho-ho's here and there. I wrote them in pencil on the canvas before I brushed some Whip Cream (mixed with a little blue watercolor pencil) paint over the canvas. I didn't want the sentiment to be overpowering, so there's just a hint of "Ho". </div>
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I wonder if you can notice the stitching under the watercolored snowflake? If not, check it out. I used some black twine and just xxx a little santa stitching. Of course, I had to add a little sparkly and peppermint striped washi to the mix! </div>
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Thanks for stopping by! All products featured in this card are available in my Fun Stampers Journey Shop. I've provided links to help make shopping easier! Oh and the 12 Days of Christmas sale is going on RIGHT NOW! Flat Rate Shipping of $5.00 is offered for your shopping experience. So have fun and shop 'till you drop! </div>
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Stamps: <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Le-Caf%C3%A9-Stamp-Set,2189,324.aspx" target="_blank">Le Cafe Stamp Set</a></div>
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Dies: <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Snow-Blooms-Die-Set,3173.aspx" target="_blank">Snow Blooms Die Set</a></div>
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Cardstock/Canvas: <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Whip-Cream-85-x-11-Cardstock,1270.aspx" target="_blank">Whip Cream Cardstock</a>, <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pool-Play-85x11-Cardstock,1305.aspx" target="_blank">Pool Play Cardstock</a>, <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Canvas-Sheets,1754.aspx" target="_blank">Canvas Sheets</a></div>
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Inks: <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" target="_blank">Black Licorice True Fusion Ink</a>, <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Whip-Cream-Acrylic-Paint,3051.aspx" target="_blank">Whip Cream Acrylic Paint</a>, <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Color-Splash-Watercolor-Pencils,1757.aspx" target="_blank">Journey Color Splash Watercolor Pencils</a></div>
Embellishments: <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Candy-Apple-Journey-Tape,3147.aspx" target="_blank">Candy Apple Journey Tape</a>, <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Twine-Black-Licorice,820.aspx" target="_blank">Black Journey Twine</a>, <a href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Fashion-Gold,2857.aspx" target="_blank">Fashion Gold Pearls</a><br />
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Non FSJ: Gold Thread, Styrofoam snowballs, Santa Claus Wax Seal, Gold Wax, Black Micron Pen</div>
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<br />StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-1168081387128539792017-11-12T09:00:00.000-05:002017-11-12T09:00:07.450-05:00Pumpkin Kisses...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">Hello there Coffee Loving stampers! It's Kerry here and I'm back with another yummy Sip and Share. This week I'm sharing a card inspired by my travels to West Virginia last weekend. The scenic drive along the Appalachians was absolutely breathtaking. I took the colors of the foliage as inspiration and started crafting...</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I selected a Fun Stampers Journey Limited Run seasonal stamp set called Pumpkin Kisses because of the fall theme and how it reminds of my favorite pumpkin flavored treats...including pumpkin coffee. Since I prefer to drink coffee without sugar or sweetener, I like to make my own pumpkin spice coffee by adding a variety of pumpkin spices to my fresh ground coffee beans. As the beans are ground and used, the aroma is just fabulous. This aroma is right up there with my next favorite pine scent that fills my home at Christmas. This time of year is my most favorite, indeed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">I stamped the background images onto deep orange (</span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Tangerine-Fusion-85-x-11-Cardstock,1268.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Tangerine-Fusion-85-x-11-Cardstock,1268.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Tangerine Fusion</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">) cardstock using </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Black Licorice</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"> and </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pumpkin-Bread-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1629.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pumpkin-Bread-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1629.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Pumpkin Bread ink</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">. I then applied some </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Brush-Gold-PanPastel,1775.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Brush-Gold-PanPastel,1775.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Brushed Gold PanPastel </a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">over the images to create a shimmery effect. After that, I stamped a few flowers using </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Clear-Pigment-Ink-Pad,1660.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Clear-Pigment-Ink-Pad,1660.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Clear Pigment Embossing Ink</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"> and sprinkled some </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Gold-Embossing-Powder,1659.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Gold-Embossing-Powder,1659.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Gold Embossing Powder</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"> over that. Thankfully, It stuck to most of my ink and I was able to heatset it so it would be permanent. I love that some areas (the non-embossing ink) left a lightly embossed area while the clear embossing ink areas left a crisp more solid gold effect. </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMRUWnrV0s-OPcaYRiE832O2HvycRdxqmVgdbo65y6x1vO6NLyVnXMZem3HGWuG-L7ZUCenHvYwqjvXEk8krP-3gYziuMUR7yIn7rwUp2AC06a03NeKA1L2hSE7Tj7J6Xz_WHM8BhOmeP/s1600/CLCSip+11.12+Corner+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMRUWnrV0s-OPcaYRiE832O2HvycRdxqmVgdbo65y6x1vO6NLyVnXMZem3HGWuG-L7ZUCenHvYwqjvXEk8krP-3gYziuMUR7yIn7rwUp2AC06a03NeKA1L2hSE7Tj7J6Xz_WHM8BhOmeP/s640/CLCSip+11.12+Corner+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">I stamped the sentiment onto </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Butter-Cream-85-x-11-Cardstock,1247.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Butter-Cream-85-x-11-Cardstock,1247.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Butter Cream cardstock</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"> with Black Licorice ink then rubbed the PanPastel over that to soften p the image. After that, I popped it up on the stamped panel and added some hand-dyed ribbon (I rubbed the Pumpkin Bread ink over the </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pumpkin-Patch-Ribbon,2879,412.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pumpkin-Patch-Ribbon,2879,412.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Pumpkin Patch plaid ribbon</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"> to give it a richer color).</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZpuP9BD7PrvhUAXVnQoKfccy7WMRdE9G4cULsnI2ZU1SrWn_LNBqqp-HKuD2tW0t9ccalQ-jm4NdL6RH9eYwubva-okHT47k7435Kc3PrGVjLCzoNd6ItVh9ElX0g5NE9i_8XenWqDwG/s1600/CLCSip+11.12+corner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZpuP9BD7PrvhUAXVnQoKfccy7WMRdE9G4cULsnI2ZU1SrWn_LNBqqp-HKuD2tW0t9ccalQ-jm4NdL6RH9eYwubva-okHT47k7435Kc3PrGVjLCzoNd6ItVh9ElX0g5NE9i_8XenWqDwG/s640/CLCSip+11.12+corner.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #555555; font-family: inherit;">Adding a double bow with a coffee bean accent to the corner of the sentiment panel finished this panel off. I mounted it onto some Butter Cream Cardstock then attached it to a Kraft card base. Poof...Voila...it's done and ready to send to a friend who loves Pumpkin Spice as much as I do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px;">This card was inspired by the beautiful sunflower stamp set in the </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Bloom-Box-One-Time-Purchase,3217,373.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Bloom-Box-One-Time-Purchase,3217,373.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">September Bloom Box</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px;"> from Fun Stampers Journey. This set is perfect for fall cards and it pairs quite well with the </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Le-Caf%C3%A9-Stamp-Set,2189.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Le-Caf%C3%A9-Stamp-Set,2189.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Le Cafe</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px;"> stamp set too! I used several fall colors to create a gorgeous sunflower background: </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Cranberry-Bliss-Ink-Pad,2847.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Cranberry-Bliss-Ink-Pad,2847.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Cranberry Bliss</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px;">, </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Citrus-Cooler-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1620.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Citrus-Cooler-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1620.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Citrus Cooler</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px;">, </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Dark-Roast-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1622.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Dark-Roast-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1622.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Dark Roast</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px;"> and </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pumpkin-Bread-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1629.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pumpkin-Bread-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1629.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Pumpkin Bread</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px;">. I also used </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Black Licorice</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px;"> ink for the sentiment. I chose to add a hint of the sunflower image onto the coffee mug to give it a coordinating look. Just coloring it up with my watercolor pencils and adding a bit of </span><a data-mce-href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Glaze-4-oz,974.aspx" href="https://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Glaze-4-oz,974.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Journey Glaze</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px;"> made it the perfect addition to this fall card.</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCRRgaV43hMjlo0kfgLFQqxGeA3dOPWroreyLSYrauSPeeQ9ug1jOUkT1_u8XGeq-rF7T4OBAQ4xDZG-qrJU80oCOSrilZcdlEoXUtT5vbSLuvBL9AP5iBSb6VVBxkkJzVrWSKFS_QmR1/s1600/ClcSip+closer+9.17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCRRgaV43hMjlo0kfgLFQqxGeA3dOPWroreyLSYrauSPeeQ9ug1jOUkT1_u8XGeq-rF7T4OBAQ4xDZG-qrJU80oCOSrilZcdlEoXUtT5vbSLuvBL9AP5iBSb6VVBxkkJzVrWSKFS_QmR1/s640/ClcSip+closer+9.17.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Hello Journey Friends! My August Newsletter is up and READY. Please contact me to receive yours via email! Choc FULL of fabulous inspiration and information you DON'T want to miss! </div>
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I look forward to receiving my Bloom Box Kit each month. I love the projects provided in the kit and REALLY love creating new projects from the stamp set. Did you know that my Bloom Box subscribers receive four additional kitted card projects from me each month? Yes! That's right! I create four additional kitted card projects and full color instruction guides to help S-T-R-E-T-C-H their kits to the limits! It's a fun way to build a nice collection or just learn new techniques. </div>
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Today I'm sharing the photos from the fourth and final Mermaid Kisses Bloom Box Subscribers PERKS card. This is one of the cards I created especially for my subscriber PERK kits. Yes, that's right, they get four EXTRA kitted projects and tutorials from me each month of their six month commitment! (Note: Monthly a la carte subscribers do not qualify for this PERK). I notice there are just a few <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Mermaid-Kisses-Bundle,3243.aspx" target="_blank">STAMP AND DIE BUNDLES</a> left in the FSJ store so if you want this set, get it today! Once it's gone, it's gone! </div>
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I decided to take a little detour with this card creation. I wanted to create a bit more traditional Nautical/Navy themed card so I kept the color scheme dark and denim. Just imagine this as a seafarers tattoo...Adding in a bit of check ribbon helped soften it up too. <br />
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The diecut form was a treat. I love this decorative die and I think it worked well with this design. </div>
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Thanks for stopping by to see my Subscribers PERKS collection for July! I'll be back at the end of August to show you the PERKS for the kit below. I like to keep them a secret to viewers, but to subscribers, you'll receive your PERKS soon! <br />
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<br />StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-46689483096569696552017-08-03T09:00:00.000-04:002017-08-03T09:00:20.411-04:00Mermaid Kisses: Subscribers Perk #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I look forward to receiving my Bloom Box Kit each month. I love the projects provided in the kit and REALLY love creating new projects from the stamp set. Did you know that my Bloom Box subscribers receive four additional kitted card projects from me each month? Yes! That's right! I create four additional kitted card projects and full color instruction guides to help S-T-R-E-T-C-H their kits to the limits! It's a fun way to build a nice collection or just learn new techniques. </div>
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Today I'm sharing the photos from the third Mermaid Kisses Bloom Box Subscribers PERKS card. This is one of the cards I created especially for my subscriber PERK kits. Yes, that's right, they get four EXTRA kitted projects and tutorials from me each month of their six month commitment! (Note: Monthly a la carte subscribers do not qualify for this PERK). I notice there are just a few <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Mermaid-Kisses-Bundle,3243.aspx" target="_blank">STAMP AND DIE BUNDLES</a> left in the FSJ store so if you want this set, get it today! Once it's gone, it's gone! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3bsXfSIrOsJiTVggwjBtN0tPi0QqZve2vLi6VmrLD6m0CjJbjMNKQx5G_qP8INiB7t7tZ9Gz2zGZzgcUUIWCBwoEl6UcRrZt36fm5FzZ0_BQI42P9ysa01XfAOrto09dMb2ZK04Ml2ws/s1600/IMG_1457.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3bsXfSIrOsJiTVggwjBtN0tPi0QqZve2vLi6VmrLD6m0CjJbjMNKQx5G_qP8INiB7t7tZ9Gz2zGZzgcUUIWCBwoEl6UcRrZt36fm5FzZ0_BQI42P9ysa01XfAOrto09dMb2ZK04Ml2ws/s640/IMG_1457.PNG" width="640" /></a></div>
I wanted a little peek-a-boo effect for the mermaid so I stamped and colored off the page as well as on the tag.<br />
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Notice her scales...She swims really fast so they fly everywhere! </div>
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Finishing her off included some fun sequin trim and some bling on the tag. </div>
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Stop by tomorrow to see the third card in the Subscribers PERKS collection! I know you'll love it!<br />
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PS...The August Bloom Box is LIVE. Check out the FUN <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Bloom-Box-6-Month-Subscription,3223.aspx" target="_blank">Pop Art Bloom Box</a>! I can't wait to play with that! Remember, order or subscribe early...before it's gone for good! Limited Edition means LIMITED! When it's gone, it's gone!</div>
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StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-87739107494623368042017-08-02T09:00:00.000-04:002017-08-02T17:51:32.077-04:00Mermaid Kisses: Subscribers PERK #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I look forward to receiving my Bloom Box Kit each month. I love the projects provided in the kit and REALLY love creating new projects from the stamp set. Did you know that my Bloom Box subscribers receive four additional kitted card projects from me each month? Yes! That's right! I create four additional kitted card projects and full color instruction guides to help S-T-R-E-T-C-H their kits to the limits! It's a fun way to build a nice collection or just learn new techniques. </div>
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Today I'm sharing the photos from the second Mermaid Kisses Bloom Box Subscribers PERKS card. This is one of the cards I created especially for my subscriber PERK kits. Yes, that's right, they get four EXTRA kitted projects and tutorials from me each month of their six month commitment! (Note: Monthly a la carte subscribers do not qualify for this PERK). I notice there are just a few <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Mermaid-Kisses-Bundle,3243.aspx" target="_blank">STAMP AND DIE BUNDLES</a> left in the FSJ store so if you want this set, get it today! Once it's gone, it's gone! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWaHHIP3w0QesQmB5D-iLXtxjdJ0Q0c05Back0d4e5j0AgkfpFJJxumQEp2bGAIvVZwXP0hLzRbGYFbPH-i5SDExpmA7lpS0ZXovzCf8DJtqUSyrK8Q9Qmr6LyhqVAzwBvG3UZtiI8yJK/s1600/IMG_1456.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWaHHIP3w0QesQmB5D-iLXtxjdJ0Q0c05Back0d4e5j0AgkfpFJJxumQEp2bGAIvVZwXP0hLzRbGYFbPH-i5SDExpmA7lpS0ZXovzCf8DJtqUSyrK8Q9Qmr6LyhqVAzwBvG3UZtiI8yJK/s640/IMG_1456.PNG" width="640" /></a></div>
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Adding a fun diecut to frame the cute mermaid image was a must for this card!</div>
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She's catching starfish, you know! <br />
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Even the kelp in her hair is gorgeous! Take a peek at the little water droplets on the background paper too. LOVE IT! </div>
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Stop by tomorrow to see the third card in the Subscribers PERKS collection! I know you'll love it!<br />
PS...The August Bloom Box is LIVE. Check out the FUN <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Bloom-Box-6-Month-Subscription,3223.aspx" target="_blank">Pop Art Bloom Box</a>! I can't wait to play with that! Remember, order or subscribe early...before it's gone for good! Limited Edition means LIMITED! When it's gone, it's gone!<br />
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<br />StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-82658426999461132972017-08-01T17:17:00.000-04:002017-08-01T17:31:16.544-04:00Mermaid Kisses...Subscribers PERK #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I look forward to receiving my Bloom Box Kit each month. I love the projects provided in the kit and REALLY love creating new projects from the stamp set. Did you know that my Bloom Box subscribers receive four additional kitted card projects from me each month? Yes! That's right! I create four additional kitted card projects and full color instruction guides to help S-T-R-E-T-C-H their kits to the limits! It's a fun way to build a nice collection or just learn new techniques. </div>
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Today I'll begin sharing the photos from the Mermaid Kisses Bloom Box Subscribers PERKS. These are the cards I created especially for my subscriber PERK kits. Yes, that's right, they get four EXTRA kitted projects and tutorials from me each month of their six month commitment! (Note: Monthly a la carte subscribers do not qualify for this PERK). I notice there are just a few <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Mermaid-Kisses-Bundle,3243.aspx" target="_blank">STAMP AND DIE BUNDLES</a> left in the FSJ store so if you want this set, get it today! Once it's gone, it's gone! </div>
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I love the watery background achieved on this card. </div>
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Just the right amount of sparkle added to her scales to make them shine in the sunlight. </div>
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The little starfish in the set are fun embellishments on the card!</div>
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And of course, adding some thread and/or fibers is a MUST on any of my cards! <br />
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Stop by tomorrow to see the second card in my Subscribers PERKS collection! I know you'll love it! <br />
PS...The August Bloom Box is LIVE. Check out the FUN <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Bloom-Box-6-Month-Subscription,3223.aspx" target="_blank">Pop Art Bloom Box</a>! I can't wait to play with that! Remember, order or subscribe early...before it's gone for good! Limited Edition means LIMITED! When it's gone, it's gone! <br />
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<br />StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-73976069072870642352017-07-23T09:00:00.000-04:002017-07-23T09:00:16.372-04:00Sunday Sip...Rise and Shine!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">Hey there coffee loving papercrafters! It's Kerry here and I'm back with a fun little card to share. I spent some time playing and demoing the </span><a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Gel-Press,3052.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Gel-Press,3052.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;">Gel Press</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"> with some friends on Friday night and created some yummy backgrounds for future cards. I selected this background (made with Fun Stampers Journey </span><a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/Catalog/ProductSearch.aspx?filter=&search=Acrylic+paint" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/Catalog/ProductSearch.aspx?filter=&search=Acrylic+paint" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;">Acrylic Paints</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"> and the </span><a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Bloom-Wall-Stencil,1728.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Bloom-Wall-Stencil,1728.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;">Bloom Wall Stencil</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">) and fell in love with all the yummy texture. It literally felt like I needed to create a prickly card with it! Since I don't have the new FSJ cactus stamp set called </span><a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Arizona-Trail-Stamp-Set,3115,332.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Arizona-Trail-Stamp-Set,3115,332.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;">Arizona Trail</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">, I discovered I had a fun alternative called </span><a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Love-Grow-Stamp-Set,2130,332.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Love-Grow-Stamp-Set,2130,332.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;">Love Grow </a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">in my stash...but it would take a little imagination and doodling to coffee-fy it! If you know me, I try to coffee-fy every set I own. It's just a given. LOL</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">So this cute Aztec type mug is actually a flower pot. YUP! A flower pot. The set I used is full of them and there are many great succulents in the set too. I knew that if I could add a handle to it, it would be FABULOUS! Hee hee hee... So I did! After doodling the handle with a black Micron pen, I watercolored the cup using my </span><a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Color-Splash-Watercolor-Pencils,1757.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Color-Splash-Watercolor-Pencils,1757.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;">FSJ watercolor pencils</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"> and a superfine paint brush. After it was colored, I cut it out and set it aside to work on the cactus plants. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">I think I stamped the cactus about four times over the top of each image (eyeballing it) with </span><a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Lemon-Grass-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1605.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Lemon-Grass-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1605.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;">Lemon Grass True Fusion Ink</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;">. After I got the intensity of the color I was looking for, I used that doodle pen again and doodled the cactus spines and the pleats, cut them out, and assembled them in a pleasing way on the paper.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit;">Just look at the yummy texture achieved on the background!!! I spritzed a bit of water on the plate and the color blended a bit. I loved that so I pressed it onto the paper.</span></div>
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Woo hoo! I'm so excited to announce that I made the cut! I've been selected as one of the 20 designers to move on to Round 2 of RG's Designer Showcase call!!! Yipee! I was so excited and honored that I decided to make a thank you card! Of course, I took some photos-and close-up shots when I was done so after my next challenge, I'll stop back here to share how this was made. until then, enjoy and try to guess how I did it! :)<br />
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Pretty, Pretty...Can you see my lime green shirt? <br />
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I see me in that mirror paper! <br />
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Alrighty---Now off to plan my next two card projects and a fab FREE Choice project to submit for Phase 2 of this challenge! Wish me luck...no, not luck...Please pray that my creative muse is in check and on point! StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-71262279197382581902017-07-16T17:23:00.000-04:002017-07-17T17:23:46.810-04:00RG Presents: Holiday Mini FUN!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Saturday, I joined many of my fellow Coaches and FSJ customers in the LIVE RG Presents event on Youtube. It was an all day event packed with live demos, sneak peeks of new products coming to FSJ on August 1 and four Make-and-Take projects. I'm sharing my finished projects with you and encourage you to join the fun NEXT time! Our next RG Presents will be December 2 and tickets/kits will go on sale in October! <br />
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The first card (pictured above) Features our new holiday paper line and a gorgeous Poinsettia Stamp Set. Isn't it gorgeous? We used this set again to create the card pictured below. <br />
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The third Make-and-Take card features the yummy new ornament dies, printed stock and holly berries that will be available in August. So fabulous! <br />
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Finally, we created this fun card using a fun ink technique and this new die set. Isn't it fun? The original card had the presents "floating" so I tweaked it a bit by grounding the presents on the cardstock. <br />
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Aren't they fun? Don't you wish you could have joined the fun? Well, these sets and many more will be available August 1. If you would like to purchase or receive a Holiday Mini Catalog, please contact me and I can help you out. This mini is gorgeous and oh yes, The stamp/die/embellishment bundles I preordered are almost ready to ship to me! WOOP WOOP! StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-27805238685356869062017-07-13T17:12:00.000-04:002017-07-17T17:12:32.826-04:00Praying for you...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was in need of a special sympathy card for a friend who lost her mother recently so I sat down this week and made her a card. I wanted it to be soft, pretty and heartfelt. I love how it turned out! I hope it eases her sorrow and helps comfort her in this time of great sadness. </div>
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To create the background, I used my daubers to rub a bit of Turbo Teal and Sour Lemon ink onto my Gel press. I then stamped the press with the largest rose image to lift some of the ink. After it was inked to my satisfaction, I overstamped the rose onto the cardstock using Turbo Teal ink. Once done, I flicked some silk onto the panel and colored a few leaves using Color Splash watercolor pencils and a small brush and attached them to the card. I then used my sewing machine to stitch a few lines on the panel and over the center of the leaves so that I could lift them and form the dimension them later. I stamped the sentiment onto an oval diecut then embossed with gold embossing powder. </div>
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I used the daubers again to color the oval diecut. I assembled the panel and noticed that the sentiment was a bit askew, so I resolved that by cutting out the rectangle panel and setting it on angle to make the sentiment align correctly. After attaching the panels to a whip cream panel and then onto a card base, I attached the pearls and ribbon bow and Journey Glaze on the leaves. <br />
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Just a yummy, yummy card! I love how it turned out! <br />
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Stamps: <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Dear-Rose-Stamp-Set,3108.aspx" target="_blank">Dear Rose</a>, <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Must-Have-Sentiments-Stamp-Set,3123,350.aspx" target="_blank">Must Have Sentiments</a><br />
Inks: <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Turbo-Teal-Ink-Pad,1674.aspx" target="_blank">Turbo Teal Ink</a>, <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Sour-Lemon-Ink-Pad,1673.aspx" target="_blank">Sour Lemon Ink</a>, <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Turbo-Teal-Silk,1677.aspx" target="_blank">Turbo Teal Silk</a>, <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Sour-Lemon-Silk,1668.aspx" target="_blank">Sour Lemon Silk</a>, <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Clear-Pigment-Ink-Pad,1660.aspx" target="_blank">Clear Pigment Ink</a>, <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Color-Splash-Watercolor-Pencils,1757.aspx" target="_blank">Color Splash Pencils</a><br />
Papers: <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Whip-Cream-85-x-11-Cardstock,1270.aspx" target="_blank">Whip Cream Cardstock</a><br />
Dies: <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Ovals-Die-Set,1377.aspx" target="_blank">Ovals</a>, <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Rectangles-Die-Set,1376.aspx" target="_blank">Rectangles</a><br />
Embellishments: <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pearls,825.aspx" target="_blank">Pearls</a>, <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Satin-Ribbon-Banana-Cream,904.aspx" target="_blank">Banana Cream Satin Ribbon</a><br />
Tools: <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Dauber-Dowel-Large-3CM,2395.aspx" target="_blank">Large Dauber Dowels</a>, <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/Pws/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Gel-Press,3052,1.aspx" target="_blank">Gel Press</a><br />
Adhesives: <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Foam-Squares-small,979.aspx" target="_blank">Small Foam Squares</a>, <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Craft-Glue,982.aspx" target="_blank">Journey Craft Glue</a><br />
Other: <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Gold-Embossing-Powder,1659.aspx" target="_blank">Journey Gold Embossing Powder</a>, <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Glaze-4-oz,974.aspx" target="_blank">Journey Glaze</a><br />
Non FSJ: Machine Stitching (White thread), 00 Fine Watercolor BrushStampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-9939690359472299972017-07-09T09:00:00.000-04:002017-07-09T09:00:27.018-04:00Sunday Sip and Share...Coffee, Ink and Clay!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello there Coffee-Loving friends! It's Kerry here and I'm back with another Sunday Sip and Share...This week's inspiration comes from a gorgeous soda fired Yunomi that I acquired from a talented potter I follow on Instagram. I'm quite addicted to coffee as you know but I'm equally additcted to fine pottery mugs and Yunomi (ceramic tea/drink vessels without handles) that are handthrown by amazing artists worldwide. I have amassed a nice collection and it grows even more monthly!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This beauty is on the way to me from the lovely <a data-mce-href="http://www.samanthahostert.com/" href="http://www.samanthahostert.com/" style="color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Samantha Hostert</a> <a data-mce-href="https://www.instagram.com/shostert/" href="https://www.instagram.com/shostert/" style="color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">@shostert</a> a potter and teacher who resides in Chicago. She was in my area (with this Yunomi) and even posted a shot of it on the grounds of George Washington's Mt. Vernon. I was thrilled to see her in my neck of the woods and quickly went to her Etsy shop. This beauty, forever shall be called Mt. Vernon and shall return to visit George and Martha often!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So...This cup, and more importantly, the bleeding/drippy glaze, inspired my card creation today. I did a bit of doodling (as did Samantha) on a hand formed mug (heehee) and then added watercolor in a messy/bleeding fashion. I love how it mimicked the design of the stamps too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">What do you think? Do you like it? Do you like how the browns separated when I watercolored it? I used </span><a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/Pws/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Liquid-Color-Bundle,2852,1.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/Pws/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Liquid-Color-Bundle,2852,1.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;">Fun Stampers Journey Liquid Color</a><span style="background-color: white;"> and felt like I was a glaze mixer...taking parts of red, yellow, blue and a little more red and a little more yellow to make the brown just coffee-licious...Then...When I applied it to the paper, it had this magnificent reaction and the colors separated and danced around on the paper like a fantastical magic show! Just like the magic of taking a fired piece out of the kiln! It's awesome! Oh yeah, I have had a few runs of firing my own pottery...and I miss it so much!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now the stamp design in the background...Well, I love this new doodly set called <a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Chosen-Family-Bundle,2920.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Chosen-Family-Bundle,2920.aspx" style="color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;">Chosen Family</a> from Fun Stampers Journey. It reminds me a lot of the Scandinavian linens that my grandma had. I stamped the solid flower first using a tone on tone theme with the solid stamp and <a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Oatmeal-Cookie-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1596.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Oatmeal-Cookie-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1596.aspx" style="color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;">Oatmeal Cookie Ink</a> then overstamped the pattern using <a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" style="color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;">Black Licorice</a> (and the outline image). So yummy! I mimicked the design of the outline stamp on my hand-doodled mug. I think it works well. Adding some embellishing touches like <a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Licorice-Sparkle-Tape,957.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Licorice-Sparkle-Tape,957.aspx" style="color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Licorice Sparkle tape</a>, a strip of brown cardstock and some <a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Twine-Natural,821.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Twine-Natural,821.aspx" style="color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Natural</a> and <a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Twine-Black-Licorice,820.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Twine-Black-Licorice,820.aspx" style="color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Black Twine</a> and <a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pearls,825.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pearls,825.aspx" style="color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">pearls</a> helped finish the card off. I also glossed up the cup with <a data-mce-href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Glaze-4-oz,974.aspx" href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Glaze-4-oz,974.aspx" style="color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8em;" target="_blank">Journey Glaze</a>. SO SHINY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So now let's get to the sketch! Yes, I created a coordinating sketch inspired by my card today and I invite YOU to play along with it! Just create a fun card using this sketch as inspiration and upload it here to our inlinkz. At the end of the month I will choose one winner who will receive a fun coffee-lovers prize!</span></div>
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Today I'm sharing the projects that "Didn't Make The Cut" by my team. Although I LOVE all of the projects I proposed for this call, I could only submit two cards and one scrapbooking design, so I am so grateful to my team for helping me make the final decisions! As with all of my project shares on my blog, I will share ONE PROJECT PER POST as they will include my creative process and additional photos.<br />
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Here's the other Planner Scrapbook Spread I created. It may be that this didn't get the LOVE because it's just a layout...No pictures, no backstory...So, that tells a little about presentation, right? Anyway, I'm posting it for all to see. Someday I'll add some photos. <br />
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I cut one of the <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Spring-Treat-Bags,2255.aspx" target="_blank">Spring Treat Bags</a> to create a fun little trim and bow for this planner spread. So fun! I stitched it on with my sewing machine too! </div>
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Sliding these panels into the pockets of my <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Planner-Moments-Photo-Variety-Sleeves,3030,404.aspx" target="_blank">Planner Inserts</a> is a perfect and quick way to create a fun layout! Make sure you pick up a few of these packs of inserts. They are a MUST HAVE! The variety pack is a perfect collection of inserts that will create a variety of fun EASY layouts! <br />
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To finish off the panels, I often add my embellishments over the plastic sleeves. I created a little ribbon belly-belt using some Watermelon Fusion ribbon, Sparkle Trim and some Black Twine. The little bow is a fun twist on making a paper bow...and helps incorporate the pattern on the other side. StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-2809746184538630972017-07-06T09:05:00.000-04:002017-07-06T09:05:09.175-04:00Didn't Make the Cut Part 2: Scrapbook LayoutHey there Journey Friends,<br />
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Today I'm beginning the massive share of a selection of projects I created to submit to Richard Garay's Designer Showcase. I was excited when he announced the call and started working on some special projects immediately. I compiled all my projects into a gallery on my team FB page (<a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/pws/kerrycreates/tabs/join-my-team.aspx" target="_blank">JOIN TEAM ITCHIN INKERS TODAY!</a>) so that I could get the input of my fellow team members who would then vote on the ones I should submit. It was important to me to get their input and was my first stage in my project submission process.<br />
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Today I'm sharing the projects that "Didn't Make The Cut" by my team. Although I LOVE all of the projects I proposed for this call, I could only submit two cards and one scrapbooking design, so I am so grateful to my team for helping me make the final decisions! As with all of my project shares on my blog, I will share ONE PROJECT PER POST as they will include my creative process and additional photos.<br />
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Here's a fun 8x8 (or increased to 12x12 with proper mounting/framing) scrapbook layout created with a favorite memory photo...I LOVE SNOW and so does my NIECE! <br />
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To create this layout I started off my inking my <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Gel-Press,3052.aspx" target="_blank">GelPress</a> and a <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Brayer,2323.aspx" target="_blank">Brayer</a> with <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Sweet-Berry-Acrylic-Paint,1748.aspx" target="_blank">Sweet Berry </a>and <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Butter-Cream-Acrylic-Paint,1742.aspx" target="_blank">Butter Cream Acrylic Pain</a>t. I Pressed <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Whip-Cream-85-x-11-Cardstock,1270.aspx" target="_blank">Whip Cream Cardstock</a> onto this to lift the ink. After the layers were set to my satisfaction, I used <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Whip-Cream-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1594.aspx" target="_blank">Whip Cream ink</a> to stamp the starburst image from the <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Sparkle-Trim-Stamp-Set,3117.aspx" target="_blank">Sparkle Trim stamp set</a> (This set is available in a <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Sparkle-Trim-Bundle,2944.aspx" target="_blank">stamp/die bundle</a> too).<br />
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After creating the background, I used my sewing machine to stitch a meandering stitch all over the page. This acted as my base for my layout. <br />
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I stamped the burst image and the heart using <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Watermelon-Fusion-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1608.aspx" target="_blank">Watermelon Fusion</a> and <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Bubble-Gum-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1630.aspx" target="_blank">Bubble Gum</a> ink then used dies to cut them out. I made sure to keep the negatives from these burst cuts so that I could use them in my layout. I loved the little striped edge they created! I also diecut various snowflakes from the <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Snow-Burst-Die-Set,1390,364.aspx" target="_blank">Snow Burst Die Set</a> so that I could incorporate them in my layout design. </div>
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Next, I stamped the fun sentiment from the <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Hello-Love-Stamp-Set,3107.aspx" target="_blank">Hello Love Stamp Set </a> (also available in <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Hello-Love-Bundle,2919.aspx" target="_blank">Stamp/Die bundle</a>) using <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" target="_blank">Black Licorice ink</a> and diecut it with the coordinating die. I don't often use sentiment dies, but I love how this one curls the edges ever so slightly to create a "puffy" illusion. <br />
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It took a bit of time to be content with the layout of the circles but when I did, I applied some <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Foam-Squares-small,979.aspx" target="_blank">Small Foam Squares</a> and adhered them into place. Before that was done, I added a strip of <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Silver-Sparkle-Tape,2400.aspx" target="_blank">Silver Sparkle Washi</a> for fun! <br />
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Adding a few <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pearls,825.aspx" target="_blank">pearls</a> to the layout was the finishing touch. Since this is an 8x8 layout, there are many options to build this up to the 12x12 layout size I usually frame. Pictured above, you can see it with the background from the <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Romantic-Journey-Prints,3081.aspx" target="_blank">Romantic Journey Prints</a>. I also tried it against some Buttercream cardstock and it looked just as nice. StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-68128805219614141602017-07-06T09:00:00.000-04:002017-07-06T09:00:20.972-04:00Give it a Go...Didn't make the Cut! Hey there Journey Friends,<br />
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Today I'm beginning the massive share of a selection of projects I created to submit to Richard Garay's Designer Showcase. I was excited when he announced the call and started working on some special projects immediately. I compiled all my projects into a gallery on my team FB page (<a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/pws/kerrycreates/tabs/join-my-team.aspx" target="_blank">JOIN TEAM ITCHIN INKERS TODAY!</a>) so that I could get the input of my fellow team members who would then vote on the ones I should submit. It was important to me to get their input and was my first stage in my project submission process.<br />
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Today I'm sharing the projects that "Didn't Make The Cut" by my team. Although I LOVE all of the projects I proposed for this call, I could only submit two cards and one scrapbooking design, so I am so grateful to my team for helping me make the final decisions! As with all of my project shares on my blog, I will share ONE PROJECT PER POST as they will include my creative process and additional photos.<br />
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Decisions, Decisions..This card did not make the cut but I wish it did. I love it...It was my contribution for a "Masculine Feel". <br />
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To create this card, I started out by building a night sky background using my GelPress. I used a combination of <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Butter-Cream-Acrylic-Paint,1742.aspx" target="_blank">Butter Cream,</a> <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pineapple-Smoothie-Acrylic-Paint,1746.aspx" target="_blank">Pineapple Smoothie,</a> <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Cool-Pool-Acrylic-Paint,1743.aspx" target="_blank">Cool Pool </a><a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/Catalog/ProductSearch.aspx?filter=&search=Acrylic+paint" target="_blank">Acrylic Paint</a>, <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Blue-Lagoon-Color-Splash,1643.aspx" target="_blank">Blue Lagoon Color Splash</a> and <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/River-Stone-Liquid-Color,3026.aspx" target="_blank">River Stone Liquid Color</a> to achieve the desired <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Brayer,2323.aspx" target="_blank">brayered</a> background layers. Once the background was complete, I added additional highlighting and color using my <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Gel-Press,3052.aspx" target="_blank">GelPress</a> as a painter's palette. Spritzing the inks with a water filled <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Media-Mister,2350.aspx" target="_blank">Media Mister</a> allowed me to maintain a fluid consistency throughout my painting process. </div>
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Although the moon isn't a perfect circle (I did begin by using the circle die as a stencil), I think the highlighting and the Micron ink sketch lines helped with the illusion of a beautiful glowing moon. I stamped the trees from <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Nature-Grown-Stamp-Set,2191.aspx" target="_blank">Nature Grown Stamp Set</a> onto the background panel to create depth and a beautiful night scene. Before mounting this to the black panel, I rubbed a bit of <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Rich-Sorbets-PanPastels,1761.aspx" target="_blank">Huckleberry Fusion Pan Pastel </a>(From the Rich Sorbet Collection) on the edges to finish it off. <br />
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After the trees were stamped with <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" target="_blank">Black Licorice ink</a> I mounted this panel onto <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-Paper-85-x-11-Cardstock,1245.aspx" target="_blank">Black Licorice Cardstock</a>. My next step was to search for the perfect sentiment to go with this card. I found it in the <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Color-Cross-Bundle,1223.aspx" target="_blank">Color Cross stamp set.</a> Just adding that sentiment over a few spins of <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Thread-Natural,870.aspx" target="_blank">Natural Journey Thread</a> made the card complete...BUT...I wasn't done yet. I needed to mount this panel onto a card base so that it would shine! I pulled a <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pineapple-Smoothie-85-x-11-Cardstock,1261.aspx" target="_blank">Pineapple Smoothie</a> card base and stamped the cross using <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pineapple-Smoothie-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1599.aspx" target="_blank">Pineapple Smoothie ink</a> to give the background some depth and pattern and helped feature the focal panel.<br />
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A little <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pearls,825.aspx" target="_blank">Pearl</a> on the bow dressed this masculine card up just a bit. <br />
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Here you can see the texture achieved from the GelPress. You can also see the sketchy lines I created using a micron pen...trying to mimic the sketchy features in the stamped images.<br />
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This has to be one of my most favorite cards created yet. I love how it turned out and I know how difficult it was not to choose this one to share in the Designers call. <br />
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All of the items used in this creation can be purchased in my shop. Just simply click on the items listed in my description and you'll be directed to the product in my shop! StampingbugKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709821111336561460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449665265103889695.post-76600487453919601032017-07-05T17:07:00.000-04:002017-07-05T17:07:05.012-04:00Give it a Go! Part 3...Hey there Journey Friends,<br />
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Today I'm beginning the massive share of a selection of projects I created to submit to Richard Garay's Designer Showcase. I was excited when he announced the call and started working on some special projects immediately. I compiled all my projects into a gallery on my team FB page (<a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/pws/kerrycreates/tabs/join-my-team.aspx" target="_blank">JOIN TEAM ITCHIN INKERS TODAY!</a>) so that I could get the input of my fellow team members who would then vote on the ones I should submit. It was important to me to get their input and was my first stage in my project submission process.<br />
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First, I'll be sharing the projects that "Made the Cut" by my team. Although I LOVE all of the projects I proposed for this call, I could only submit two cards and one scrapbooking design, so I am so grateful to my team for helping me make the final decisions! After the three projects are entered tonight, I'll be back tomorrow to share the projects I created that "didn't make the cut". So pop back over tomorrow to see them. As with all of my project shares on my blog, I will share ONE PROJECT PER POST as they will include my creative process and additional photos.<br />
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So here's my Scrapbook Design (I submitted three different designs to my team and this is the one they liked most. They enjoyed that it was incorporating the use of my planner...another use for your planner YES YES! <br />
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This is a two page spread and as such, it's a challenge to photograph detail without splitting the pages up...So you'll see this spread mentioned as "Page Left" and "Page Right". That's how I prefer to photograph my spreads. <br />
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So anyway, I started out by selecting a few of my favorite photos from a summer vactation house I rented on Holmes Beach a few summers ago. These photos hadn't been used yet so it was a nice opportunity to scrap them for this call. I like to take "square photos" so they can be easily scrapped and posted online so these four photos fit the <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Planner-Moments-Photo-Variety-Sleeves,3030,404.aspx" target="_blank">Planner Moments Photo Variety pages</a> perfectly! FSJ introduced some planner sleeves with our new catalog launch and they work perfectly for quick and easy Planner Scrabooking. I love this form of scrapbooking because it's so portable and fun to share while on the go. <br />
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As a die-hard stamper (and colorer), My pages wouldn't be complete without a little stamping! I selected a fun <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Lets-Hula-Stamp-Set,2150.aspx" target="_blank">Let's Hula stamp set</a> (this set is available as a <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Lets-Hula-Bundle,1192.aspx" target="_blank">stamp/die bundle</a> too) and the awesome <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Tape-It-Stamp-Set,2228.aspx" target="_blank">Tape It planner stamp set </a>to add some fun to this spread. I colored the coconut drink with <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Liquid-Color-Bundle,2852.aspx" target="_blank">Liquid Color</a> and added a bit of <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Sparkle-Silk,2406.aspx" target="_blank">Sparkle Silk</a> and <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Glaze-4-oz,974.aspx" target="_blank">Journey Glaze</a> for the "ice". MMM....</div>
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I added a few pops of<a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Lemon-Drop-85-x-11-Cardstock,1256.aspx" target="_blank"> Lemon Drop cardstock</a> color to hint at the sun. It worked well to add a pop of color and to let the sentiment stand out against the blues and the water elements. The <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/1-Circle-Punch-Cartridge,2280.aspx" target="_blank">1 inch punched circle </a>with the sun stamped in <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Black-Licorice-True-Color-Fusion-Ink-Pad,1614.aspx" target="_blank">Black Licorice ink</a> also gave a little contrast from all the squares in this design. </div>
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A few <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Pearls,825.aspx" target="_blank">Pearls,</a> Some <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Sweet-Candy-Drops,971.aspx" target="_blank">Sweet Candy Drops</a> and <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/KerryCreates/store/AM/product/Journey-Thread-Natural,870.aspx" target="_blank">Natural Journey Thread</a> give this spread the finishing touches! </div>
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All of the products used in this Scrapbook spread can be purchased in my shop by clicking on the highlighted text in this post. I hope you enjoyed this share today and please wish me luck as I Give It a GO! in hopes of making it to round 2! </div>
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Ps...I'll be back tomorrow to share the additional projects that were proposed for the call...I'm wondering...Would you have aligned your vote with my team? Or...are do you have another favorite? I'll be interested in hearing from you! </div>
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