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.

 

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!  :)

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.

Fun Stampers Journey "Journey Set Go promotion"

Fun Stampers Journey "Journey Set Go promotion"

Journey Set Go Promotion

ONLY 10 Days Left - End 7/31/16

If you are thinking to join Fun Stampers Journey, it is a perfect time to join.  Because Fun Stampers Journey has "Journey Set Go" promotion this month.  You can get your Blooming Platinum Kit and become a Journey Coach for only $149.99, it saves $50.  The total value is over $440.

Click here to Sign up

What does Blooming Platinum Kit include?

Fun Stampers Journey Blooming Platinum Kit

• Journey Platinum (+5 plates)
• 3 Stamp Sets
• Die Set
• ATS Stamp
• 8 catalogs
• 4 Ink Pads
• Journey Sparkle Dust
• Journey Thread Nature
• White Liner
• Journey Glaze (2 oz)
• Black Licorice Cardstock (8.5x11)
• Whip Cream Cardstock (8.5x11)
• Assorted paper pack (8.5x11)
• Customer Order Forms (pack of 10)
• Make It Party Invites (8)
• True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner
• Hostess Forms (Pack of 10) 

Here is the Journey Set Go Promotion (Blooming Platinum Kit) video from the CEO of Fun Stampers Journey:

I’m looking for crafters to join my team of hobbyists and business builders. Fun Stampers Journey has opportunity for everyone !  New crafters welcome too!  This is a great starter kit and I’ll be glad to help you start stamping and build a new business/ career.  

Click this link: www.FunStampersJourney.com/waiyi


Make sure to choose Wai Choi (Coach ID#817740) as your Coach.

Why I joined Fun Stampers Journey Coach?

Why I joined Fun Stampers Journey Coach?

Fun Stampers Journey Coach Blooming Platinum Starter Kit

Few of my friends asked me why I joined Fun Stampers Journey Coach?  Since there are so many chained craft stores like Michael's, AC Moore, Hobby Lobby and JoAnn etc...  They all sold stamps, dies, papers and all kind paper craft supplies.

Here are the reasons why I joined Fun Stampers Journey Coach:

• We have 4 chained craft stores near where I live (used to be 3, Hobby Lobby just opened last week).  However, Michael's and AC Moore have been shrinked their dies and stamps department past couple years, especially for the dies.  I am a "die cut" girl, I love making die cutting projects.  My Michael's die department now is only 1/4 isle, I think there are about 40 die sets for sale (all brands together).  AC Moore even worse, they don't even sell any Sizzix and Spellbinders dies anymore.  Look at the pics below, you will see how pitiful of our local craft stores "Die Cut" Department.

  

  Local AC Moore, no more Sizzix and Spellbinders

  
  

  

  Local Michael's, there are all the die sets and embossing folders they sell.

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

• Fun Stampers Journey Catalog is 316 pages, there are over 200 die sets, and so many stamp sets that I can't count!

  Click here for the Catalog.

• As a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, you will receive 20% off (up to 40%) of your personal orders and 20% (up to 40%) commission from the customer orders.  I love the discount and I love that I can make extra money to support my hobby.  Of course, I want to make it as a career.   And you will earn free products and half price products as well.

  

  Fun Stampers Journey Coach Startup Kit

• For July, Fun Stampers Journey has a Promotion that I can't resist.  Now you can join and become Coach for only $149.99, it is $50 savings.  With this kit, you will receive "Platinum" Die Cutting Machine, 3 Stamp Sets, ATC size Stamp, 4 Ink Pads, Cardstocks and more, over $440 Value.

  

  Fun Stampers Journey Platinum Die Cut Machine

   

• I have a Big Shot, but this machine is better than Big Shot, because FSJ Platinum Machine with larger work area, I believe it is 8.25", and Big Shot work area is 6".  So the Steel Rule dies from FSJ are larger, and you can use your 8.25x11 cardstock without trimming.  For me, I always wish Big Shot has larger work area.  Now my dream comes true!  lol

• Low Minimum:  Most Paper Craft Direct Sales Company require $300 min sales per quarter of year to stay "Active".  For Fun Stampers Journey, it is only $150 per quarter of year.  It is a lot easier to stay active, since it is only $150 for every 3 months, after 20% commission, it is $120, so you need $40 sales a month, which is only $10 sales a week.   It is perfect for Hobbyists!  You can enjoy 20% discount, and no pressure to recruit or host any parties.

•  The benefits for a customer are amazing.  The hostess gets more free stuff than you can ever imagine.   For every $50 you order, you get to pick out something for free, you can choose from die, stamps or embellishments.  It called "Bloom Benefit",   Is it amazing? 

   

  I just signed up couple days ago, I haven't received my start up kit yet, but I did play with the stamps, dies and the machine before I signed up.  I am super excited to get my kit.  

  If you are interested in Fun Stampers Journey, either just shop or be a coach.    Please visit via my link.

  www.FunStampersJourney.com/waiyi

  
  I am always looking for crafters to join my team, whether you are hobbyists or career builders.

  
  You can reach me via waiyi117@gmail.com