Fun Creative Journey with Sandy

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