Mermaid Kisses: Subscriber PERK #4

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.  

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 STAMP AND DIE BUNDLES left in the FSJ store so if you want this set, get it today! Once it's gone, it's gone!  

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.

The diecut form was a treat.  I love this decorative die and I think it worked well with this design.  

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!

PS...The August Bloom Box is LIVE.  Check out the FUN Pop Art Bloom Box!  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!

Mermaid Kisses: Subscribers PERK #2

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.  

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 STAMP AND DIE BUNDLES left in the FSJ store so if you want this set, get it today!  Once it's gone, it's gone!  

Adding a fun diecut to frame the cute mermaid image was a must for this card!

She's catching starfish, you know!

Even the kelp in her hair is gorgeous!  Take a peek at the little water droplets on the background paper too.  LOVE IT!  

Stop by tomorrow to see the third card in the Subscribers PERKS collection!  I know you'll love it!
PS...The August Bloom Box is LIVE.  Check out the FUN Pop Art Bloom Box!  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!

Mermaid Kisses...Subscribers PERK #1

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.  

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 STAMP AND DIE BUNDLES left in the FSJ store so if you want this set, get it today!  Once it's gone, it's gone!  

I love the watery background achieved on this card.  

Just the right amount of sparkle added to her scales to make them shine in the sunlight.  

The little starfish in the set are fun embellishments on the card!

And of course, adding some thread and/or fibers is a MUST on any of my cards!

Stop by tomorrow to see the second card in my Subscribers PERKS collection!  I know you'll love it!
PS...The August Bloom Box is LIVE.  Check out the FUN Pop Art Bloom Box!  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!

Dream It! July's Bloom Box is HERE!

Hello Journey Friends!  I'm so excited that my July Bloom Box is here!  I tore open the box as soon as it arrived and headed right to my room to play.  Although this kit includes supplies to make the four cards featured above, I always seem to diverge from the "plan" and explore the set for myself.  Joining the Bloom Box Club with me gives you the opportunity to receive FOUR additional card kit projects...Just sign up for the monthly Bloom Boxes and I'll send you FOUR additonal card kits to create some amazing new designs.  That's a total of 8 kitted projects, a complete stamp set, an inspiration and instruction booklet with new techniques and products featured and SOOO much FUN!  Join the club today! :)

I started off with adding some FSJ acrylic ink to my Gelli Plate.  After rubbing it in a bit with my finger, I applied the watercolor paper to lift the ink off the Gelli Plate.  After that, I added some additional ink to the plate and used a pin to scribble a few lines into the ink for texture and movement.  Did you know that Fun Stampers Journey carries Acrylic paints?  Oh yes, there are seven yummy colors to choose from right now.  I hope the collection expands to more colors too.  I selected Blue Lagoon and Butter Cream Ink for this background.  

After finishing the background, I sprinkled some Gold Embossing Powder onto the paper in some of the wet locations.  I used my heat gun to set the gold embossing powder and set the panel aside to work on the stamped image.

I stamped the dream catcher with Black Licorice ink then used FSJ reinkers:  Butter Cream, Blue Lagoon, Sweet Pear and some Fusion Blender Solution to color my image.  I also added a little bit of Prismacolor Pencil coloring to add extra detail.  I highlighted some areas with a gray Copic Marker.

After completing the image I andded some gold ribbon and handcut fringe then used my sewing machine to stitch a black line.  I set the background panel onto some Blue Lagoon cardstock, popped it up onto some Butter Cream cardstock (that I stamped Clear Pigment Ink, Gold Embossing Powder to emboss) and mounted the panel onto the cardstock.  I selected an Oatmeal Cookie card base.  With the leftover thread from the machine stitching, I applied it to the back of the dream catcher and popped that image onto the card.  Adding some Sparkle Dust with Journey Glaze here and there added a bit of pop!  

Thanks for popping in today.  Hope you have a fabulous rest of the week!  :)