Happy Thanksgiving!! Handmade Thanksgiving Cards

Happy Thanksgiving!

Handmade Thanksgiving Cards

Handmade Thanksgiving Card

I can't believe that this Thursday will be Thanksgiving!  This year just flies by!  I have so much fun making these Thanksgiving Cards for my November Card Swap Buddy.  These two are so simple but elegant! 

Design One:

Handmade Thanksgiving Card with Grateful Hearts Stamp Set

I used Fun Stampers Journey Grateful Hearts Stamp Set AT-0159, then I colored the berries with MozArt Brush Pen Set.  By the way, I love the MozArt Brush Pen Set, I will probably write a review after Thanksgiving.  I wrapped the card with some fingerweight yarn.  Then I added my handmade felt bow that I made it with Fun Stampers Journey Mini Bow Die.   At last, I splashed some of Fun Stampers Journey Silver Silk for the ink splash effect.  This card takes less than 30 mins to make.   

Design Two:

Fun Stampers Journey Grateful Heart Stamp Set

I love heat embossing, so the 2nd card, I used Gold Embossing Powder for the Stamp Image.  This card looks a lot prettier in person!  I really don't like the Gold Embossing Powder (Recollection from Michael's) I have, it doesn't adhesive on the card too well, I will have to try different brand.   

Supplies List:

Stamp Set - Fun Stampers Journey Grateful Heart Stamp Set AT-0159 

Brush Set - MozArt Brush Pen Set

Bow - Fun Stampers Journey Mini Bow Die

Ink Splash - Fun Stampers Journey Silver Silk

My Fun Stampers Journey Traveler's Planner (made by Webster's Pages)

My Fun Stamper Journey Traveler's Planner

Made by Webster's Pages

Fun Stampers Journey Traveler's Planner

I am so excited to receive my Fun Stampers Journey Traveler's Planner/ Traveler's Notebook Planner (aka Bronze Traveler).  I originally wanted to order Midori Traveler's Notebook Planner, I like that I can add different refill notebooks.  However, I don't like that it doesn't have any compartment, you have to buy their zip pocket or business card holders.  

Then I found out that Fun Stampers Journey Traveler's Planner, and it is made by Webster's Pages, I know that the quality will be superior!  And there are compartment for things.  And the color is beautiful BRONZE!    Also, I love the price!  lol  FSJ Traveler's Planner is only $31.95, but the Midori Traveler's Notebook Planner is a lot more expensive, depends on which website do you order, it is from $38 to $60. 

I love my Handmade Alice in Wonderland Planner Charm

Side view of the Traveler's Planner

The other reason I bought FSJ Planner is that I can use Japanese Traveler's Notebook refills!!  YEAH!!  You can order the refill from Amazon.  I bought the Midori (#019) 28 Weeks Diary.  It fits perfectly as you see the pic below.  Here is the link for the refill: Midori (#019)

I definitely love Midori refills, it is a very good quality paper, I can write with my favourite Pilot Petit 1 Fountain Pen, no bleeding.  If you love writing with Fountain Pens, you would love Midori Refills.

The planner comes with a sketch book (the one with Kraft Cover).

Inside of the planner:

Midori #019 Refill with my Fun Stampers Journey Bronze Traveler Planner

Click here to order your Fun Stampers Journey Traveler's Planner.

 

Here is the unboxing video for my Fun Stampers Journey Traveler's Planner:

You can see how does the planner look.

 

Hedgehog vs Hedgehog Cute Handmade Card - Fun Stampers Journey September Bloom Box

Hedgehog vs Hedgehog Cute Handmade Card

(From Fun Stampers Journey September Bloom Box)

Hedgehog vs Hedgehog Handmade Card

I am so excited that Fun Stampers Journey September bloom box!  Because it has a cute little hedgehog stamp!!  Love Love Love this Hedgehog stamp.  It is super cute.  I think it looks exactly like Mui Mui (My baby Hedgehog girl).

Here is the close up for the card:

Fun Stampers Journey September Bloom Box Hedgehog Card

The instruction comes with the kit is super easy to follow, I finished this card less than 40 mins.  I didn't have the reinker, so I used "watercolor" for the background.  And I also used watercolor for coloring the hedgehogs.

Here is another pics of Mui Mui and the card:

Hedgehog vs Hedgehog Handmade Card

This silly girl tried to hide inside the card!  lol

There are the rest of the cards in this September Bloom Box:

Fun Stampers Journey September Bloom Box

You can order your bloom box at shop.MyCreativeCard.com

Super Cute Fox and Raccoon Card

Super Cute Fox and Raccoon Card

Super Cute Fox and Raccoon Card

When I first saw the this cute animal stamp set (Creature Comfort - SS-0308) on Fun Stampers Journey catelog, I know I have to get this set.  Coz this set include Fox, Raccoon, Beaver, Squirrel and Bunny.  It is my backyard!  lol  I have all these animals in my backyard, they come to visit us every day.  

Creature Comforts Stamp Set from Fun Stampers Journey

 

 

 

This stamp set also has a matching die set.  So it is pretty cool, you don't need to cut by sciossors.

How to make this card:

For Background:

I colored it with PanPanstels (Party Pop Set) by Fun Stampers Journey.  I tried to achieve the sunset, so I colored it with Skyblue for the sky, and blend it with White.  On the bottom of 1/3 the card, I colored it with Orange, and then blended it to middle of the card.  I was surprised that how easy to use PanPanstels for the background.  I am in love the result!  It is beautiful! 

For Fox and Raccoon:

I colored them with Reeves Watercolor Set from AC Moore.  

For the Grass:

I used the grass die from Darice.  I got it from AC Moore.

For the Leaf and the Sentimental Prints:

I stamped the leaf and sentimental prints on my old stash cardstocks.  

I really enjoy making this card, I am able to try new medium (PanPastels) and my favorite stamp set (Creature Comforts).  And this card is fairly easy to make, it took over an hour to make.  But I will probably can make it within an hour next time.

DIY Pan Pastels Poppy Days Birthday Cards

DIY PanPastels Poppy Days Birthday Cards

DIY Pan Pastels Poppy Days Birthday Cards

Poppy Days Cards

I have so much fun to make these Pan Pastels Poppy Days Birthday Cards/ Best Wishes Cards.  I really love Layered Stamp Set, this beautiful layered stamp set called Poppy Days (SS-0346) from Fun Stampers Journey.  It comes with 2 different Poppy Flowers shapes.  And you can get very creative with this stamp sets.  I spent one whole evening to try out all my ink pads (most of the ink pads are Memento, few are from Fun Stampers Journey), here is my ink pad combinations:

Fun Stampers Journey Poppy Days Stamp Set (SS-0346)

After I played with different ink pads, I made 3 cards with my favorite color combinations:

My favorite Poppy Days Best Wishes Card - Pink and Light Blue

Poppy Days Best Wishes Card

For the background, I used the light blue PanPastels Party Pop from Fun Stampers Journey, there are several PanPastels, but I like this set the best, because all the colors are primary colors, I know I will need these colors a lot.  And this set also comes with the "5 pieces Tool Set" which is awesome.  This is the first time I use PanPastels, it is a lot easier to color that I thought, very easy to blend, the best part is that you can erase any mistake you made by regular eraser.  

For the poppy flowers, I used Momento Angel Pink and Rose Bud Ink Pads.

For the Bow, I used Mini Bow Die (DI-0103) from Fun Stampers Journey.

For "Best Wishes", I used the Sentimental Print Die from Spellbinders.  And I stamped it with Brilliant Silver Ink Pad.  

For the blue boarder, I used die from Spellbinders, but I forgot the name for it, I got it long time ago.

For the splash effect, I used Silver Silk from Fun Stampers Journey.

Here are the other two variations of Poppy Days Birthday Cards:

Poppy Days Birthday Card

PanPastels Happy Birthday Card

Fun Stampers Journey Poppy Day Stamp Set

 
 

Fun Stampers Journey Poppy Day Best Wishes Card

Which Poppy Days Card is your favorite?  

Tell me what do you think!  :)

Watercolor Thank You Card with Fun Stampers Journey Geo Burst Die

Watercolor Thank You Card with Fun Stampers Journey Geo Burst Die

Watercolor Thank You Card with Geo Burst Die

I Love Love my latest Card Creation!!  It is my first try to use Watercolor!   I am very impressed how my card turns out.  It is simple, but beautiful!  :)

Watercolor Background:

For the watercolor background, I used Wet on Wet technique.  I first wet the whole watercolor paper, then I painted Blue on the top and held the paper up and let the watercolor drip till 1/3 of the paper.  Then I painted Red on the bottom, did the same thing, let it drip.  For the center part, I painted it Yellow, I let it drip to the Top (Blue side), when the Yellow meets Blue, I turned it upside down, so it started to drip to the "Red Side".

The watercolor I used is Reeves Watercolor Tin Set and Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Set, I bought them last weekend at AC Moore.  The Reeves Watercolor set is only $3, gotta love clearance.  And the Niji Pearlescent Set is less than $3.50 after coupon.

The Red and Yellow are from Reeves Watercolor Set, the Blue is from Niji Pearlescent Set.  I am new to Watercolor, I have never tried "High End" brands.  So I can't compare with the other brands.  But so far, I really love both sets.  Especially Reeves Watercolor, it is easy to blend, and the color is very vibrant.  The Niji Pearlescent Set is more "Pastel" color, very light with hint of metallic.  Both sets are great value and quality, consider they are less than $4 each.

  

Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Set and Reeves Watercolor Tin Set

For Background (Geo Burst Die Background):

After the watercolor background dried up, I glue the Geo Burst Piece on top of it.  I love the Fun Stampers Journey Geo Burst Die (DI-0217), it is a perfect die to make simple elegant cards.   You can easily make 5-6 cards in an hour with this die.

For Bow:

For the bow, I used Fun Stampers Journey Mini Bow Die (DI-0103).  After I made the bow, I inked it with Tsukineko Brilliance Pigment Inkpad (silver).  And then I glued a "gem" which I bought a big container from Hobby Lobby.

For Sentimental Print "Thank You So Much":

For the Sentimental Print "Thank You So Much", I used my FREE Thank You So Much Stamp Set (AT-0213), (Yes, you heard it right, it is FREE Stamp.  For every $50 order, Fun Stampers Journey gives you a FREE Product, it can be stamp, die cut, embellishment of your choice.  There is a list of FREE Product that you can choose from, email me if you want to see the list, my email address is  info @ MyCreativeCard.com

I first used my Fun Stampers Journey Circle Die Set (DI-0039) to cut 2 circles.  The bigger one I cut it with Sparkle Silver Cardstock, and the smaller circle with regular cardstock.  

Before I stamped Thank You So Much Stamp with Versamark Ink Pad, I prepped the cardstock with EK Tools Powder Tool.  Then I applied Gold Embossing Powder and used Heat Tool.

After that, I glued the Thank You So Much circle on the Silver Circle with Foam Square.

Lastly, I glued the Thank You So Much on the background, and embellished with the bow.  And the final step is glued the whole thing onto the A2 size card.

Supply List:

 

Fun Stampers Journey Geo Burst Die (DI-0217)

Fun Stampers Journey Circle Die (DI-0039)

Fun Stampers Journey Mini Bow Die (DI-0103)

Fun Stampers Journey Thank You So Much Stamp Set (AT-0213)

You can order the supplies from:

Shop.MyCreativeCard.com

Reeves Watercolor Tin Set from AC Moore

Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Set from AC Moore 

Tsukineko Brilliance Ink Pad from any local craft store, I found JoAnn is the cheapest among Michael's, AC Moore and Hobby Lobby (in my area)

Versamark Ink Pad from any local craft store

Gold Embossing Powder from Michael's 

 

 

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Butterfly Layer Stamp Thank You Card Tutorial (Fun Stampers Journey Beautiful Wings Set SS-0353)

Butterfly Layer Stamp Thank You Card Tutorial

(Fun Stampers Journey Beautiful Wings Stamp Set SS-0353)

Fun Stampers Journey Beautiful Wings Stamp Set SS-0353

I love love my new stamp set from Fun Stampers Journey Beautiful Wings Stamp Set (SS-0353).  It is my first layer stamp set.  I have so much fun playing with it.  I played with all my ink pads and created different color combinations.    

Butterfly Thank You Card

How to create 3 color butterfly?

I first stamped the "outline stamp" with black ink on the white cardstock.  Then I used 3 different colors for my base stamp.  I ink the bottom with Blue ink pad, then Pink ink pad on the middle part and the yellow on the top.  I let the ink overlapped a little to create gradient.  After the stamp is inked, I stamped it over the "outline" I did before.

Layer Butterfly Stamp Thank You Card

For Background:

I used blue/ pink cardstock as a background.  Then I stamped over with the "Base" and "Outline" butterfly stamp with my favourite white ink pad (Fun Stampers Journey Whip Cream Ink Pad). 
Tips:  I stamped it twice before I re-ink the stamp again, because I like the softer look of the "2nd generation" of the stamp.

 For the white circle:

I die cut it with Fun Stampers Journey Circle Die Set (DI-0039), I really love the Circle Die Set from Fun Stampers Journey, because it comes with the "Piercing Dies".  Most circle dies from the other companies don't come with piercing dies.  After I cut it out, I used Piercing Die to create all the little holes around the circle.  Then I used Tim Holtz Air Spritzer for the "Paint Splat" effect.   

For the middle circle:

I just die cut with the Journey Circle Die (DI-0039), then stamped over with the Beautiful Wings Butterfly stamp with white ink.

Finishing up:

I used "Thank You" Stamp from Fun Stampers Journey "Sentimental Prints" SS-0072.  Happy Birthday stamp will work too, but I am in need of Thank You Cards, so I used Thank You.

Lastly, I decorated with some sequins.

It is super fun card to make, you can be very creative with different color ink pads.

Wish List:

Fun Stampers Journey Beautiful Wings Stamp Set (SS-0353)

Fun Stampers Journey Sentimental Prints Stamp Set (SS-0072)

Fun Stampers Journey Circle Die Set (DI-0039)

Fun Stampers Journey Ink Pad - Whip Cream (IP-0009)

My Fun Stampers Journey Sentimental Prints Thank You Cards

My Fun Stampers Journey Sentimental Prints Thank You Cards 

Fun Stampers Journey Sentimental Prints Thank You Cards

I received this Fun Stampers Journey "Sentimental Prints" stamp set from my Blooming Platinum Starter Kit (Journey Coach Starter Kit).  This is one of the 3 stamp sets I got.  I chose "Sentimental Prints", because I always need Thank You Cards for my boudoir clients (Yes, I am a full time Boudoir Photography, check out my gallery Osbrink Photography )

I found an inspiration on google search, I only changed a little, I like the way the person made, therefore I didn't change much.  I like how simplicity of these Thank You Card.  And they are super easy to make, I make all 4 cards less than an hour.  

Fun Stampers Journey Sentimental Prints Stamp Set

Here is the closeup:
 

FSJ Sentimental Print Thank You Card

Another Fun Stampers Journey Thank You Card

Pink Version of FSJ Sentimental Prints Thank You Card

Fun Stampers Journey Sentimental Prints Card

Order your own Fun Stampers Journey "Sentimental Prints" stamp set here!


I hope you guys enjoy these Thank You Card.

My Dream Big Card from Fun Stampers Journey July Bloom Box

My Dream Big Card Tutorial - Fun Stampers Journey July Bloom Box

Fun Stampers Journey July Bloom Box - Dream Big Card

Finally I had time to start the Fun Stampers Journey July Bloom Box project, I chose "Dream Big" as my first project.  The instruction is very easy to follow, I think I finished this card in an hour.  It probably takes less time if I wasn't taking pics for the tutorial.

Here is the tutorial:

Step 1:

Supplies from July Bloom Box (Dream Big Card)

Step 2:  Stamp the Dream Catcher Stamp to the center

 

Stamp the Dream Catcher to the center.

Step 3: Stamp over the whole cardstock

 

 Step 4:  Stamp "Dream Big" onto the Rectangle Banner

Stamp "Dream Big" on the Rectangle Banner

Step 5: Sponge the edge of the feathers with Oatmeal Cookie Ink Pad (I don't have this color, so I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad in Tea Tie)

Sponge the edge of the feathers with Oatmeal Cookie Ink Pad

Step 6:  Lay the feather ends together and fold the Silver Twinkle Trim in half and lay on top.  Tie the natural Journey Thread several times around the ends of the feathers and tie in a knot capturing the Silver Twinkle Trim inside the bow, adhere with Craft Glue.

Lay the feather, Silver Twinke and Journey Thread together

Step 7:  Adhere the Whip Cream Panel onto the River Stone Card Base

Adhere the whip cream panel onto the card base

Step 8: Adhere the "Stamped" panel onto the card base.

Adhere the Stamped Panel onto the cardbase

Step 9:  Adhere the "Dream Big" Panel onto the Card Base

Adhere the Dream Big panel onto the card base

Step 10: Adhere the feathers onto the card base. And add Journey Foam Squares to the lower portion of the feathers to affix them to the card base.

Adhere the feathers onto the card base

Step 11:  Affix sequins with craft glue.

Step 12:  DONE!!

Fun Stampers Journey - Dream Big Card

Here is the summary:

Fun Stampers Journey July Bloom Box "Dream Big" card tutorial

All supplies are included in the July Bloom Box, excepts glue and ink pads.

If you are not interested in Bloom Box, you can get your own supplies, I have a supplies list for you, so you can shop the supplies and materials individually.

Here is the supplies list: You can find the products from Fun Stampers Journey's website.  Click here to order.

Stamp Set: Dream It (SS-0291) *it is not release yet.

Alternative Stamp: Tell Stories (SS-0323) or Dream Catcher (AT-0120)

Cardstock: River Stone (CS-0094), Whip Cream (CS-0040), Oatmeal Cookie (CS-0023), Bubble Gum (CS-0099) and Pineapple Smoothie (CS-0060)

Ink Pad: Black Licorice (IP-0041), River Stone (IP-0053), Oatmeal Cookie (IP-0011).  

*I don't have Oatmeal Cookie Ink Pad, so I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink Tea Tie.

Dies: Everyday Elements (SR-0004) and Journey Rectangle Long (DI-0040)

Embellishments: Journey Sequins (AC-0115), Twinkle Trim (AC-0215), Natural Journey Thread (AC-0133)

Adhesive: Easy Glide Adesive (AD-0081) or White Liner (AD-0001), Journey Foam Squares (AD-0084 or AD-0083) and craft glue (I used hot glue gun).

Optional: Fusion Ink Sponge (JM-0014)

The July Bloom Box is available till 7/31/2016.  After that, it won't be available for order.

Order your July bloom box before too late.

Click here to order.

Please share your own Dream Big Card with us, I would love to see your version.

And if you have any more questions about Fun Stampers Journey products or become a Journey Coach.  Please don't feel free to email me.

Thanks

My Fun Stampers Journey Blooming Platinum Starter Kit (Journey Coach Starter Kit) is arrived!

My Fun Stampers Journey Platinum Starter Kit is arrrived

Fun Stampers Journey Platinum Starter Kit

Fun Stampers Journey Platinum Die Cut Machine

I am so excited that my Fun Stamper Journey Blooming Platinum Starter (Journey Coach Starter Kit) is arrived!  I had a hard time to customize my kit, you can choose 3 stamp sets, 1 ATS stamps, 1 Die Set and 4 ink pads.

The stamp sets I choose:

Full Bloom (ss-0162)

Sentimental Prints (ss-0072)

FSJ Sentimental Prints Thank You Card

Beautiful Wings (ss-0353) It is a brand new stamp set, just release this summer.

FSJ Beautiful Wings

The Die Set I choose:

Journey Circles (DI-0039)

The ATS stamp I choose:

Ink Splat (AT-0108)

The Ink Pads I choose:

Black Licorice IP-0041
Cosmic Grape IP-0111
Whip Cream IP-0009
River Stone IP-0053

Fun Stampers Journey Platinum Die Cut Machine

This is an awesome machine, it comes with magnetic platform, cutting plates, embossing plate and 1 rubber mat.  The working area is 8.5", it is a lot bigger than Sizzix Big Shot.  And all my Sizzix and Spellbinders Dies are compatible with FSJ Platinum Die Cut Machine.  So I can still use my favorite dies with it.  So far I am in love with Platinum, it works smoothly and feels more sturdy than Big Shot.  It is a lot heavier than Big Shot, so it is not as portable as Big Shot.  But I don't travel with it, so it works fine for me.

Here is the unbox video by my 6-year son:

Conclusion:

I have played with all the stamps, ink pad, die set and the Platinum.  So far I am very happy with my purchase.  I think it is a "Super Deal".  For only $149.99, I received so many products (retail value is over $440)  The Promotion will be ended in a week.  Even though you are not interested in building business, it is still a steal!  Plus you will receive 20% discount on your personal order, and it is only $150 min order per quarter of the year (before your 20% discount) to keep your Coach Status active.  It is likes $120 for 3 months, you only need $10 a week.  And there is no penalty if you can't maintain your min order, you can still keep your kit and just no longer receive 20% discount and be a Journey Coach.

Act fast to order your Fun Stampers Journey Platinum Starter Kit/ Journey Coach Starter Kit.

Click here to order yours.

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