Show me your Green!

Hello Creative Friends,

 

Today I am sharing a card I created for my friend Rose's  FB challenge group.  The name of the group is One Journey Coaches Challenge.  This week's challenge was to create a card for St. Patrick's Day.  Lucky me- I had a St. Patty's stamp!!!

 

 

I started out with a Limeade Splash CS base.  I then pulled out the I'm Lucky AT stamp.  I loved the 4 leaf clover just the way it was, but I took the saying and cut it apart so that I could use different parts of it separately.  Once I had the sentiment cut apart, I used the clover and the luck to create my background (more background stamping!!!)  I really wanted to layer the green on this card, so I used my Limeade Splash IP to do some tone on tone stamping with my background.

 

To create the Whip Cream CS panel (2-1/2 x 5-1/2)  I used the clover and Kiwi Slice IP to stamp the three images.  Make sure you rotate your stamp!!!   Using Black Licorice IP, stamp the Kiss me sentiment on the bottom right of this panel.  Then I used some scraps of patterned paper from my Sweet Spring PP for the black and white stripes (1/2 x 5-1/2) to edge my Whip Cream CS panel.  I adhered this down to my card base.

 

I pulled out my trusty Slit Punch to make a slit in the folded part of my card... it wasn't quite as high as I needed it , so I used my Detail Pro Shears to elongate it.  I wrapped Lemon Grass Satin Ribbon through the slit and tied a bow to the right hand side of my card.

Now for the focal point, I cut a Black Licorice CS circle using my Journey Circle die.  The edges are inked with Whip Cream IP to give it more depth.  I looped some Whip Cream thread and adhered it to the circle with a pop dot.  The clover is stamped on a scrap of Whip Cream CS using Kiwi Slice IP.  Fussy cut it out making sure that you cut between the clover leaves.  Then using your Crease Tool, gently curl your leaves.  Pop the clover onto your Black Licorice circle with pop dots.  The entire Black Licorice piece is the popped dotted on to your card.

 

Now it's time to add the Bling!!!  I added some Special Celebration sequins and then covered my clover with Journey Glaze and Sparkle Dust.  I also Journey Glazed the Kiss Me to make it pop.

 

Here is  the complete list of items used if you would like to order them and create this card at home.

I'm Lucky AT-0201

Sweet Spring Paper Pack

Slit Punch

Lemon Grass Satin Ribbon

Journey Circle Die

Whip Cream Thread

Special Celebration Sequins

Journey Glaze

Sparkle Dust

Limeade Splash CS, Whip Cream CS, Black Licorice CS, Limeade Splash IP, Kiwi Slice IP, Black Licorice IP, Whip Cream IP

 

Thanks for stopping by and have and Amazing Day!

Cindy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make it Monday: 12x12 Prom 2016 Layout

Hello Creative Friends!

Today's Make it Monday is a single page 12x12 Layout.  I chose the theme of my page to be Prom 2016 because my son is a senior this year and we have been getting ready by reserving a tux and ordering a corsage.

I started with a Whip Cream background and chose Black Licorice and Cool Pool as my secondary colors.  The small strips of black and white pattern is a retired paper (you know I have to use up those scraps!).

Don't you just love how elegant this dress is?!!!  It is from the Beautiful Bride set  that is in the Spring into Summer Mini, and I thought it would be perfect for this page.

See that butterfly, it is from the Summer Wings wood pieces from the new catalog.  Even better is that they are a Bloom Benefit that you receive with your $50 purchase!!!  Love getting rewarded for shopping!

I have listed the measurements and names of the products I used below.

Thanks for stopping by,
~Cindy~
Fun Stampers Journey Coach 344

All Fun Stampers Journey Products may be purchased from My Fun Stampers Journey Site.

Whip Cream CS 12x12, Ornate Labels, and 4x6 mat
Cool Pool CS  6"circle, Ornate Labels, Tattered Bloom Minis, title
Black Licorice CS  Ornate Label, 4-1/4 x 6-1/4, Tattered Bloom Minis
Pattern Paper (2) 11"X1"
Beautiful Bride     SS-0253
Ink Splat      AT-0108
Circle     SR-0001
Ornate Label      DI-0077
Cool Pool IP
Black Licorice IP
Cool Pool Silk     AC-0126
Pearls     AC-0024
Summer Wings     AC-0208

Creepy Crawly Treat Box

Today I'm sharing a cute Halloween Treat Box.

 

I used the Creep Crawly Stamp set on this project and guess what???? It's on SALE this month!!!!  If you need help placing a order, contact me and I can help.

 

I started with a sheet of Tangerine Fusion 8.5x11 cardstock and my Treat Box die DI-0006.  I made sure to position the die as close to the end of the cardstock because I wanted to use the left over for the backing piece on the box.  Then I pulled out my Tagged Pocket die DI-0001 and centered it on my scrap of Tangerine Fusion and ran it thru my Journey Grand machine.  Next I pulled out a scrap of Black Licorice cardstock and die cut it with my Spider Web die DI-0107.

Assemble the Treat box leaving the opening on the long end.  Adhere your Spider Web to the front of your box.

 

Now you are going to take your Tag Die cut and position one of the Journey Piercing Circle dies DI-0039 on the center curve of your pocket. ( Notice how I didn't do such a good job of centering it) You can adhere it to the back of your Treat Box.  There will be a small piece sticking out of the bottom, I thought it made it look a little like a grave marker, so I left it.

 

 

I then stamped the smallest web from the Creep Crawly set SS-0218 with Orange Creamcicle ink and then overstamped the creep crawly in Black Licorice ink onto Whip Cream cardstock.  Using a 1" circle punch I punched it out and popped it up on the top of the tag.

 

 

Stamp the largest spider with Black Licorice onto Whip Cream cardstock.  Fussy cut him out.  Pop him onto his web.  As a finishing touch, I added googley eyes, journey glaze and glitter.

 

I'm pretty sure the neighborhood kids will enjoy this treat!

~Cindy~

 

Products used in the Project

 

Tangerine Fusion Cardstock, Black Licorice Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Creamcicle Ink Pad, Black Licorice Ink Pad, Treat Box Die DI-0006, Tagged Pocket Die DI-0001, Spider Web Die, DI-0107, Journey Circle Dies DI-0039, Creep Crawly SS-0218, Circle Punch TO-0013, Wiggle Eyes AC-0173, Journey Glaze AD-0002, Sparkle Dust AC-0013