Saturday, February 4, 2017

My World January Bloom Box ~ Fun Stampers Journey Cards

I decided about a week and a half ago to start ordering Fun Stampers Journey Bloom box.  I loved the January set and was hoping to get it.  I thought I ended up ordering it too late, but I didn't!  Whatever month you order in you WILL get that Bloom Box!  


I did change just a few things up on my cards...where I placed sequins and a couple of the sentiment stamps, but I decided to just go with what they had for the most part.  Love how they turned out!  

For some reason I was thinking I'd have to change them up quite a bit because they didn't supply a bunch of stuff I needed...boy was I wrong!  The only two things I needed to supply from this set were the ink pads and the silk, which I happened to have both and could easily be replaced if you've never ordered from FSJ before.  I have to say this is actually a pretty good deal if you don't have a lot of time to craft or you don't want to deal with designing your own cards all the time.  

Now I have to show you this month's Bloom Box again and the cards are BEAUTIFUL!!  

If you'd like to watch a video of RG talking about the Bloom Box and creating one of the cards check it out HERE.

I'm finding out that this kit is SO worth the price!  It is $24.95 plus tax and shipping.  I've looked into past stamp sets from the kits and they run between $16.95 and $18.95.  If you add the cost of 4 prepped cards that you would pay to make at a SAS the cost would run between $28 and  $30 (that's with 10% shipping and my state's sales tax added to the stamp set and the $2 that I charge/card which is cheap compared to other areas!).  Not only do they have complete instructions they have tips for you too.  
If you'd like to order the Bloom Box check it out HERE and click on the Bloom Box tab.  This is a six month's commitment, but if you order through me I will send you six Large Storage Pouches for each of the sets you receive and I will also post additional cards using the set for inspiration.


Remember there's a special on all Satin Ribbon for the month of February!  If you'd like to order click HERE.


And last but not least don't forget about RG Presents...Spring into Summer!  This is an event you won't want to miss!  
MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER BEFORE FEBRUARY 15 TO GET THE EARLY BIRD RATE!!  DETAILS BELOW...


How to Register 
Purchase an RG Presents Bundle (BD-0235) at my website here...
Once you're on my website you'll go to the top right and click on "Shop".  Go to the top right corner again and put in the bundle order box (second box) BD-0235 and click the blue arrow to the right of the box.  The bundle will come up and you will need to add it to your cart.  It's as simple as that!  If  you haven't ordered from me before you will need to create an account.  

Kit Contents
2 ATs, 2 stamp sets, 1 printed paper pack from the upcoming Spring Into Summer Trends Mini Catalog and FOUR Card Kits to craft with Richard during the event! 

March 6 
The last day to register to allow time for bundles to be shipped.

How to Attend
An event video link will be emailed to all registrants who purchase this bundle.   Or you can watch it with me! :)

Cost and Shipping
Early Bird cost: $75 - Register between Feb. 1-15
Regular cost: $99 - Register between Feb. 16- March 6
Tax and 10% Shipping will be added to the cost of 
your bundle purchase registration.
RG Presents Bundle Shipping
Materials begin shipping the week of March 6
Ok if you've gotten this far you're doing pretty good! lol  Now I want to entice you just a bit...if you become a Journey Coach you can receive all of these products and specials at 20% off every time you order!  Who doesn't like to save money???  Click on JOIN MY TEAM at the top of my blog if you'd like to be a part of my team...I'd love to have you and the price/quarter is only $150!  That is really a bargain!  Join today and be a part of my team...you'll be glad you did! :)
Sara ~ Simply Sara Stampin'

I would love to be your Journey Coach! If you are thinking about joining 
Fun Stampers Journey and would like to be a Journey Coach click 
"Join My Team". 
I'd love to have you join me on my journey!  

If you like what you see and want to order just click on the 
"Shop Now" tab at the top of my blog. 

 If you have questions feel free to contact me. 
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Friday, February 3, 2017

Stay Wild Birthday ~ A Fun Stampers Journey Card

It was my brother's birthday yesterday, so I created a card for him.  One thing he enjoys is rock climbing so I thought I'd make him a card of the outdoors and of course there had to be a mountain on it.


The picture below shows how my card started.  I used the stamp Stay Wild and inked it up with Lemon Grass, Green Olive and then Fresh Forest.  The first time I inked it up I made sure I inked only half of the stamp and didn't ink up the bottom of  it either.  I just slid each of the ink pads across it one after the other, then stamped it onto watercolor paper.  I repeated it a second time and moved it down just a bit.


After I had my stamped images on it was time to watercolor...and boy do I need to work on it! lol  Since I want to stick with all FSJ product when I'm creating I decided to buy a covered palette to store my watercolors in.  I got all of these colors with some of my Journey Color Splash Watercolor Pencils.  I used to put it on a block and always wiped it away.  I didn't want to be wasteful so I took the time to put my favorite colors into the palette.  I think I did this before Christmas and hadn't touched them since.  Since then the water had evaporated and left me with dry colors to pull out whenever I need them!  Glad I got to try my hand at it again.  I REALLY need to practice more now that my busy January is over...whew! 



Cool Pool
Lemon Grass
Green Olive
Fresh Forest
Butter Cream



Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara

I would love to be your Journey Coach! If you are thinking about joining 
Fun Stampers Journey and would like to be a Journey Coach click 
"Join My Team". 
I'd love to have you join me on my journey!  

If you like what you see and want to order just click on the 
"Shop Now" tab at the top of my blog. 

 If you have questions feel free to contact me. 
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Fabulous February with Fun Stampers Journey!

I have a few things to share with you that are going on in February with Fun Stampers Journey!

First is RG Presents...Spring into Summer.  
Read the brochure below and I'll have a few more details...


I am very excited about this event!!!  I've met Richard and he is a blast!  Let's just say it will be a fun day with him and the Journey Crew!!
  I will be hosting an event on that day, but the details are still in the works since it's in March.  However I can tell you there will be additional stamping, yummy snacks, prizes and a FUN day all around!
If you live by me and want to join me please let me know so I can reserve your spot!  
Even if you can't join me you can still watch Richard live from the comforts of your own home.  No worries as I will also be sending you the additional crafts we are doing that day and a prize as well. :) 
 Hopefully the brochure and the info below is all that you need to know, but if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me!

Saturday, March 25 - Spring into Summer
 9-4 (PDT time) 
 10-5 (MDT time) 
 11-6 (CDT time) 
 12-7 (EDT time) This is my time in Michigan! :)
How to Register 
Purchase an RG Presents Bundle (BD-0235) at my website here...
Once you're on my website you'll go to the top right and click on "Shop".  Go to the top right corner again and put in the bundle order box (second box) BD-0235 and click the blue arrow to the right of the box.  The bundle will come up and you will need to add it to your cart.  It's as simple as that!  If  you haven't ordered from me before you will need to create an account.  

Kit Contents
2 ATs, 2 stamp sets, 1 printed paper pack from the upcoming Spring Into Summer Trends Mini Catalog and FOUR Card Kits to craft with Richard during the event! 

March 6 
The last day to register to allow time for bundles to be shipped.

How to Attend
An event video link will be emailed to all registrants who purchase this bundle.   Or you can watch it with me! :)

Cost and Shipping
Early Bird cost: $75 - Register between Feb. 1-15
Regular cost: $99 - Register between Feb. 16- March 6
Tax and 10% Shipping will be added to the cost of 
your bundle purchase registration.
RG Presents Bundle Shipping
Materials begin shipping the week of March 6

February also mean fabulous ribbon at 20% off!  I will definitely be ordering ribbon this month!



Here are direct links to my website for any of these ribbons...

Ok...I can't get them to work right now, but I will add them as soon as I can!  If you would like to order and need to know exactly what's on the list please contact me!

And ONE last thing...I promise!

The BLOOM Box

I have finally started receiving this kit and I love it.  It comes with a FULL SIZED stamp set.  It will always come with four card kits.  Since I'm more of a card maker and not a project maker I LOVE this!!   

If you subscribe with me I will send you 6 Large Storage Pouches to put each of your stamp sets in that you will receive over the next six months.  I will also post additional cards I make using the stamp set from the Bloom Box so you get even more inspiration to use your new stamp sets!



These are the cards that come with February's Bloom Box.  LOVE THEM!

For more details check it out HERE. You'll be glad you did!
Please note that there will be additional items that you need to make these kits.  All of that info is in the detail link above.  Once again if you have any questions please contact me!  You can do it at the top of my blog. :)


Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara

I would love to be your Journey Coach! If you are thinking about joining 
Fun Stampers Journey and would like to be a Journey Coach click 
"Join My Team". 
I'd love to have you join me on my journey!  

If you like what you see and want to order just click on the 
"Shop Now" tab at the top of my blog. 

 If you have questions feel free to contact me. 
Just click "Contact Me" at the top of my blog . 



Tuesday, January 31, 2017

You Stole My Heart ~ With Fun Stampers Journey

Today I have a fun Valentine card for you that was inspired by Try Stampin' or Not on Tuesday's sketch challenge #307 with the optional theme of Hugs & Kisses. :)  I used the new die from Fun Stampers Journey called Heart Strip Die Set. 


Make sure you head over to Try Stampin's Blog HERE to see all the other great cards created by the design team using the sketch below.  We'd love to see what you create if you get a chance to play in your craft room. :)


To add shimmer to my hearts all I did was put a bit of Journey Glaze on them, rub it around with my fingers and spoon the Sparkle Dust dust over them and tap the excess off.  Definitely a quick and simple card to make!


Watermelon Fusion
Bubble Gum
Whip Cream



Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara

I would love to be your Journey Coach! If you are thinking about joining 
Fun Stampers Journey and would like to be a Journey Coach click 
"Join My Team". 
I'd love to have you join me on my journey!  

If you like what you see and want to order just click on the 
"Shop Now" tab at the top of my blog. 

 If you have questions feel free to contact me. 
Just click "Contact Me" at the top of my blog . 

Friday, January 20, 2017

If You Dream It... ~ with Fun Stampers Journey

Hey Everyone...I'm back from Vegas and have been running like crazy ever since!  I guess playing catch up is not my thing! lol  
I have to say I had a GREAT time at Fun Stampers Journey Leadership Conference!  If you ever want to be a part of a great company, let me tell you this is one that you will love!  Richard and Gabby Garay (the co-founders) are great people who love their coaches and show it!  I can't say enough about their generosity to all of us while we were at Leadership!  If you're thinking of joining I'd love to have you on my team!!

And now on to a card that I created for my upline's meeting last night.  She sent everyone in her downline candy dots and asked us to create a card or project with them.

This is one of the cards I created using the candy dots and it's going to sit on my desk to inspire me to dream big! :D


Wow...shimmer much? lol  Ok, it is shimmery, but not this much. 



I created the background using my brayer.  I started with Bubble Gum ink and brayered it over the whole piece of card stock, then I added Watermelon Fusion.  You can see where the darker pink stops in the moon.  After I did those two colors I put a circle cut out of scrap paper on to create the moon, then brayered on Grape Fusion and finally Pretty  Pansy.  After I was done with the brayer I carefully took the "moon" off and spritzed the brayered background piece with Journey Silver Splash. Next I used Clear Pigment Ink and stamped the castle and words, then embossed them in silver.  The last step was to assemble the card and put on the finishing touch...the candy dots. 


Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara

I would love to be your Journey Coach! If you are thinking about joining 
Fun Stampers Journey and would like to be a Journey Coach click 
"Join My Team". 
I'd love to have you join me on my journey!  

If you like what you see and want to order just click on the 
"Shop Now" tab at the top of my blog. 

 If you have questions feel free to contact me. 
Just click "Contact Me" at the top of my blog .