Fun Creative Journey with Sandy

Hi Friends... So many changes are coming...like the fall weather, change is good right. I will be sharing more of what I will doing in the next few days, however I do want to share rgstudio360 with you. If your intrigued by mixed media, card kits, digital and photopolymer stamps than you need to check this out... https://rgstudio360.com/#createwithstamps It's no secret that I have been a huge fan of RG (Richard Garay)! Well he's back better than ever...so please check it out Today I want to share this project I made with lots of layers! I used a snowflake as the base and than created a rosette using the fan die from Fun Stampers Journey. I than die-cut a snowflake using glittered fun foam that you can pick up in your local craft store.  I also die-cut the sled from a die I had in my stash, once in mirror c/s and than in wood colored c/s. from Cozy Prints.  I created small poinsettia using Spellbinders Die and added white pigment ink to the edges of poinsettia and chunky

Hello Friends, I wanted to share this month's Bloom Box...Life is better with Friends and what a beautiful floral image. Is it a Daisy ,Sunflower or a Cone Flower, how many different species fit into this category? Here is a close-up of the stamp set...don't you just love the fonts on the sentiments, I know I do! Some changes to be aware of: The 6 month subscription is not available due to changes I shared in previous post, however you may purchase this ala carte! If you would like to view the complete supply list click here and if you would like to purchase this kit  Simply click here to purchase yours. The subscription kits have been shipped so the quantity is limited so be aware that it is while supplies last! October Promotion: etched clear blocks for precise placement of your stamps, 20% off all month long Have a creative day, 

Hi Friends, I wanted to share with you some exciting news! Fun Stampers Journey and Spellbinders are partnering up. What does this mean exactly? Fun Stampers Journey will no longer be a  direct sales company. We will be doing business as usual in the month of October and than Nov. 1 this transition will take place. I will no longer be considered an independent coach nor will I have an e-commerce store. I however embrace this change because I will be doing what I love sharing my creations with paper, ink and stamps. I hope to bring you up-dated information as I transition into the new business model. Until the transition is complete (1 November), it is business as usual. So in the month of October it's block party time... Stock up on these beautifully etched clear blocks at a 20% discount! You can still shop by clicking on the cart for any of your favorite products until further notice.  Have a creative day, Sandy, If you would like t

Hi Friends... Well, I will say the weather is changing with it in the 40's this morning, I'm thinking is it too soon to put the heat on? I don't know but it certainly is helping me to get in the holiday crafting mood, which brings to my card share today. With Christmas in mind I created a gift and a card all in one. My son has young children who live in another state,  so I thought make a card to send with the gift inside that cares of all three grandkids. With that being said, the magic happens when you open it... On the left side Santa greets you with a Ho Ho Ho and in the middle are three pockets one for each child, all I have to do is add their names to the pocket, which will hold a gift card for each one. On the right side is my Christmas Greeting which was created with sentiment stamps from Fun Stampers Journey and the Merry was a die I purchased from Elizabeth Crafts when I went to the Expo this summer. I kept it simple looking since they are young. The

Hi Friends... Today I have an awesome special to share with you with a chance to win a prize! Enjoy an incredible deal on the Journey Business Tote and Journey On Rolling Tote. Even better, 12 lucky winners will receive one of the prizes from our prize wheel inside their tote. Must be purchased August 15-September 30, 2018 to have a chance of winning a prize. The small Business/Craft Bag regular price $49.95 is on sale for just $19.95 and the tote with lots of storage and retractable handle, regular price $129.95 is on sale for just.... 49.95 ! I have both bags and I use them for crafting weekends or crops and sometime for a weekend get away. If they get dirty just take a damp cloth and wipe off.  Fun Stampers Journey has randomly packed 12 of these bags with prizes! Everyone who orders one of these bags or totes has a chance to win! If you get both you have 2 chances to win with the big prize being the NEW PLATINUM SIX...two of these die cut machines will be given away!  Her

Hi Friends, What???? Can you believe it's the middle of August already with Fall right around the corner. So what does this mean for us Crafters? HOLIDAY CRAFTING of course!!! I thought I would start with a pretty Fall Card that could be used for Thanksgiving or just a simple seasonal card and change out the sentiment. Want the Card Kit FREE including directions to make this card!!! I will mail you via snail mail all the pre-cut cardstock, embellishments and printed directions. You will need a clear block and your own adhesive, inks and of course the two stamp sets featured below to complete. If you would like a detailed list of supplies including the inks I used click here to view. When you spend $35 with me I will automatically send you the kit. Zen Leaves AT-0315                                                                      Gather Together AT-0305                                        Both Stamp Sets are      only $8.95 each!       If you h

Hi Friends, Just wanted to stop in quick to tell you to check out the Bloom Box Subscription Club... you can view all the information in the heading on top of this page labeled Bloom Box . I'm a subscriber and each month I get a Full Size Stamp Set along with all the embellishments, all pre-cut card stock and a booklet with all the directions to complete cards. You will also be able to view a video showing (how to) on techniques...which brings me to why I'm a subscriber. Besides receiving a Full Size Stamp Set, this month is Backyard Blooms featured in the picture above, I'm always learning something new! You also have the option of purchasing the Bloom Box ala carte for a slightly higher price if your not ready to commit to 6 months. I've never been disappointed and look forward to getting mine every month and I'm pretty sure you will too! Click here to start your subscription! Have a creative weekend,

Hi Friends... I thought I would share this video today highlighting the Pan Pastels. This product is smooth and creamy and best of all on sale this month! You can use as a coloring medium or create backgrounds like featured in the video, or use with stencils (also on sale this month), to create more backgrounds. A really fun product and easy to use! To purchase yours click here to see all the pan pastels on sale! Get your favorites this month while on sale Have a creative day,

!Hi Friends... Today I'm sharing this card Simply Blessed...We will be making this card in my Coffee and a Card Meet-Up Group. If you live in the Kankakee County or close to...I would love you to join my Meet-Up group Handmade Cards and Paper Crafts  here For those of you who do not live in the area I would love to send you the kit to make this card! All you need to do is place a $25.00 order with me. All the cardstock pieces will be cut and ready for you to put together along with embellishments and directions to complete card. I cannot stamp the sentiment for you, so if you want the card to be exactly as above you will need to purchase the stamp set  Farmyard Friends / SS-0609, and you will also need White Embossing Powder / IP-0098 and either clear pigment ink or Versa-Mark to stamp sentiment and of course a heat gun. Have a creative day,

Hi Friends... Today I'm sharing our Aug. Promotion which is Awesome! For those of you who love mixed media, this sale is for you and for those of you who wanted to give it a try this is the perfect time with 20% off select products. Paints, Pan Pastels, Gesso, Gel Medium, Modeling Paste and the list goes on! Below you will find everything that is on sale for the entire month! PREPPED TO PLAY Take 20% off select mixed media products.  AUGUST 1-31, 2018 (This list shows the item ordering #, the product name, retail price shows first than the discount price shows second and of course if you have the catalog the pg#). WOOD and CANVAS SHEETS JM-0013 House to Home Trio (3 pack) $12.95  $10.36 263 JM-0061 Unfinished Wooden Easel - Small $24.95  $19.96 263 JM-0062 Unfinished Wooden Easel - Large $29.95  $23.96 263 JM-0074 Canvas Sheets $12.95   $10.36 263 PAINTS JM-0018 Blue Lagoon Acrylic Paint $5.95  $4.76 254 JM-0019 Butter Cream Acrylic Paint $5.95  $4.76 254 JM-00

Hi Friends... Today is the DAY the Holiday Mini goes live...YEAH! Full of awesome stamps, accessories, and ideas...want to see a project I made with supplies from this catalog? This is my first Christmas Project... It could be a gift bag decoration or tag but I made it sturdy enough for a Christmas Ornament with lots of chunky glitter on the branches. I used the Cozy Prints Paper Pack from FSJ and the garden fence die to make the rosette and the Branch and Pine Cone Die . The deer comes from the Merry Everything Stamp Set  … I fussy cut the deer and added a bow to make him festive You can click here to view the holiday mini! Have a creative day,

Hi Friends, Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a coach either as a business builder or hobbyist? What happens at a Convention? I can only tell you it's an experience you will not want to miss! Besides the training, make and takes, recognition, food...lots of food and the friends that last for a lifetime, it's just plain FUN! Here is a sample of what happens at Convention...enjoy! If you would like to learn more please contact me and I will answer any questions you might have. You can also view more information here For me, it was a decision that has brought me much joy and I always look forward to what's happening next! Have a creative day,

Hi Friends, Just a quick post today. I wanted to share our awesome printed paper which is cardstock weight. I know you can see this in the catalog but I thought this would be helpful because it shows the cardstock that matches each printed paper pack... If you would like to print this out for your own reference to make it easier to match up the cardstock with the printed packs you can click here I hope this is helpful for you. Have a creative day,

Hi Friends... Happy Sunday, even though the day is rainy and dreary here, it's the perfect day to craft, stamp and create.  So today I thought I would share a card made with the new Cottage Bloom Die Set just released in the new 2018/19 Catalog and Inspiration book, which you view in my side bar. The die set reminds me of daisy's and with a little flower shaping they take on a 3 dimensional look... I used a cushioned mat and my journey bloom tool with the stylus attachment. Flip the blooms over to the backside and with the stylus pull from the tip of each petal to the end of each petal, once completed the flower will look like a cup, flip over to the front side and in the center with your stylus go in a circular motion and your done. Do this for each die cut flower. Stack off setting each flower and glue together. I layered 3 for the first flower using, the largest, medium and next size down, and for the second flower I used the second largest and next size glued togeth

Hi Friends... Today I'm highlighting this awesome tool new in the 2018/19 Catalog. Below you can view 3 videos presented by Fun Stampers Journey with loads of how to information especially on creating envelopes, boxes and card boxes for those dimensional cards. Check it out... So, what do you think? Fun Stampers Journey shows you, above and beyond, how to use their products! To purchase yours simply click here  Have a fabulous creative day,

Hi Friends, Today has been a busy day, when the weather cools down it seems I have bounds of energy and from what I understand we will have a couple more days like this until it goes back in the 90's next week. So I thought I would pop in here to share this card with you today... I used making tape and a dauber to create the blue strip...when I removed the tape I had clean lines, oh so pretty. I than stamped the dandelions and sentiment in black ink and the rest is all layering. Fast, Easy, and Clean...The stamp set is from Fun Stampers Journey. I hope you liked today's card and you get crafty this weekend!

Isn't July's Bloom Box just delicious! Who doesn't love strawberry's...I know I do! What about making these awesome cards and spreading some love to special friends or neighbors with a little treat of fresh strawberries. I know I would love to receive something special like that...wouldn't you? You can view the information for the bloom box here Also when you have some leisure time check out brand new catalog and inspiration book by clicking on the catalog in the side bar...this is by far their best catalog yet...don't believe me check it out for yourself! Have a fabulous creative day,

Hi Friends, I started this blog a year ago with the intention of sharing my paper craft projects with all of you. For several reasons I've neglected my blog and really haven't shared much of anything and for that I'm truly sorry. With that being said I hope to start sharing my love for paper, inks and stamps. Of course with Summer being right around the corner, everyone is busy enjoying the outdoors and getting our yards spruced up, planting our flower beds and planning outdoor activities including myself. So my plan is to at least post something twice a week. I promise to at least try to be consistent. To kick off the warmer weather and Spring I thought I would share this card with you... I used a punch to create the flowers and a die for the leaves. I embossed the background using a stencil and running it through the big shot like an embossing folder. I added some pearls  and stamped the sentiment.