Christmas Journey Chalkboard Tutorial

 

 

 

Here is an easy tutorial to create a Chalkboard Christmas card.

 

1) Cut base card to A2 size and score base. I used Raspberry Berry Cardstock for the base.

 

 

 

 

2) Diecut Black Licorice Cardstock using Spellbinder's Card Creator Basic B die  (largest Die in set)

 

 3) I used an embossing pouch over Black Licorice Cardstock before I stamped my image. This helps with keeping stray embossing powder from adhering to your image. I then stamp Fun Stamper Journey Festive Cheer stamp in Whip Cream ink. While image is still wet, sprinkle white embossing powder over image. Shake extra embossing powder off image and heat emboss.

4) Let image cool for a minute. Ink up a sponge dauber with Whip Cream ink. Dab off a little bit of ink. Drag dauber lightly across stamped image to give a "chalky" appearance. Repeat if need to. Once you get the appearance you like, let dry.

 5) Adhere stamped layer to base card.

6) Stamp "Merry Christmas to you" from Fun Stamper Journey Modern Tags on to Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock with Raspberry Berry ink.

7) Line up die from Fun Stampers Journey Treat Labels die set and diecut.

8) Diecut Raspberry Berry Cardstock with the next largest die from Treat Label dies. Layer the sentiment on to the Raspberry Berry Cardstock as shown below:

 

 

 

9) Adhere the stamped tag onto the card using foam squares.

 

All Fun Stamper Journey supplies can be found here.

 

Happy Holidays and Happy Kreating!!!

Barb

 

Fun Stamper Journey supplies:

Festive Cheer Stamp set.   SS-0145

Modern Tag Stamp set   SS-0128

Treat Label Dies  DI-0037

Raspberry Berry Cardstock CS-0097

Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock CS-0023

Black Licorice Cardstock CS -0003

Whip Cream inkpad IP-0009

Raspberry Berry inkpad IP-0056

Journey Foam Squares AC-0084 (small)

Journey Grand machine  JG-0001

 

Other supplies used on this project:

Embossing Anti-static bag

White Embossing Powder

Sponge Dauber

Embossing Heat Gun

Spellbinder's Card Creator Basic B die set

 

Quick and Easy Journey Christmas card

I wanted to share a quick way to make a vintage looking Christmas card. I stamped the ornaments using Whip Cream ink and using white embossing powder over the ink. I then heat embossing the image. The sentiment was stamped using Candy Apple ink. I then colored the open areas of the ornaments with colored pencils and blending using Gamsol. I tied Baker's twine around my layer. I adhered the layer to my base and added Cut Rhinestones for bling.
      The Fun Stamper Journey supplies can be purchased from me at: www.funstampersjourney.com/barbklusendorf
      Fun Stampers supplies:
   Ornament Party SS-0143
  Whip Cream Ink IP-0009
  Candy Apple Ink IP-0017
 Candy Apple Cardstock CS-0007
  Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock CS-0023
  Cut Rhinestones AC-0023

Misc supplies: Baker's Twine and White embossing powder.

           Happy Kreating!!
               Barb
   
    
      

Silver and Blue

Today's challenge at FOSTV is to create a card using Silver and Blue. This is one of my favorite combos for Holiday cards. I love the way to makes your cards look elegant. Even the simplest card looks elegant. This card gets me closer to finishing my Christmas cards...No not really, I have a long way to go, but ist is a start.
   My supplies : CrispWinter Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop, Gina K cardstock, Curious Metallic cardstock, Fun Stampers Journey Denim Days ink, Brilliance Platinum Planet ink, and Orbitz Delicate Platinum embossing powder.
      
     Check out the other creations from the Design Team here. Let's see your creations, you have a chance to win a stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop.
                                     Happy Kreating!!
                                                 Barb

How to watercolor with gelatos

This week's tutorial was created by me. The tutorial can be found here. I got my inspiration from a class I took. I love working with Gelatos because there are many different uses/techniques which can be created with them. I created 2 different cards with this technique. I used regular cardstock and watercolor paper. I used "Chrysanthemum" Stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

My supplies are: Burgundy card ( regular cardstock)  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Gelatos, Spellbinder's Devine Eloquence dies, ribbon, and E6000 spray adhesive.

Pink card (watercolor paper): Memento Luxe Tuxedo Black ink, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, watercolor paper, Gelatos, Spellbinder's Romantic Rectangles dies,ribbon, and pop dots.

Check out what the design team has created from this tutorial here. Join the challenge for a chance to win this stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers:

 

Happy Kreating!!

Barb

Double Dutch Fold

This week's challenge is to create a Double Dutch Fold card. The challenge can be found here. I took advantage of this challenge to create another Christmas. This card was outside my comfort zone. I usually like straightforward cards. I love how my card turned out. Sometimes we need to challenge ourselves in creating. I need to do this more.

My supplies: Dear Santa stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop, Fun Stmapers Journey cardstock and patterned paper. Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice and Cranberry Bliss ink ( Cranberry was sponged on snowflake die), Twinkling H2Os, and Spellbinder's Standard Large Circle die and Snowflake Pendant die.

Come and check out waht the Design Team has created here. Try your hand at this challenge for a chance to win a stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop.

Happy Kreating and Happy Holidays!

Barb

Wreath made from punched paper

This week's tutorial is to create a wreath using paper punches. The tutorial can be found here. This was a fun tutorial to do. I have many paper punches and keep putting them back. Now with this tutorial I can take them out and actually use them. Check out what the Design Team has created. There are so many options with this tutorial and they all look great.

My supplies are : "Create with pine Boughs" Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop, McGill Pine Branch punch, Graphic 45 paper, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Crafter's Companion metallic cardstock, Spellbinders Small Circle die and Diamond Effects die, Brilliance Galaxy Gold ink, Fun Stampers Journey Limeade ink, Gold embossing powder, Embossalicious Merry Christmas embossing folder, ribbon, popdots, and pearls colored with Copics marker.

Come and play along here. You have a chance to win a stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop.

Happy Kreating!!

 Barb

Color Challenge

Today's challenge at FOSTV is to create a card using red, green, and gold. This is the perfect time to create Christmas cards. I love creating cards for my family and friends. To me, it means I really care what I am sending out. I put a lot of thought into my cards. For this challenge, I used the new stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. " Cardinal". Cardinals make me think of Christmas.

My Supplies: Cardinal stamp set, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Cryogen white cardstock, Copic markers, ribbon, Spellbinder's Tranquil Moments dies, and E6000 spray adhesive.

Check out what the design team has create with this challenge here. Join us for a chance to win this stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers:

Happy Kreating!!!

 Barb

 

Shaker card

This week's challenge at FOSTV is to create a card with a moving element. For my card, I decide to make it a shaker card.  I used sequins and beads for the moving element. My card is for Christmas. I will use these to hand delivery due to the size and delicate element. I don't want it destroyed by the Post Office.
   My supplies are: Create with Pine Boughs stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.,  Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice ink, Brilliance Galaxy Gold ink, Fun Stampers cardstock and designer paper, acetate, Fun Stampers Journey Glaze, sequins, beads, Spellbinder's 2001 Heirloom Ornament dies, Twinkling H2Os and foam tape.
   Come and check out what the Design Team has created here for a chance to win a stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers.

                                                   Happy Kreating!!
                                                              Barb

Let's get Buggy!!

This week's tutorial is to create a bug. The tutorial can be found here.  Design team member Lois create this fun tutorial. I used my pompoms and colored mine with Copic markers. My pompoms were a little to big, so I cut them in half and glue them together. My inspiration came from my friendly bumblebees living under my garage. They are beautiful creatures and don't bother us. I checked it out on the web, as long as you leave them alone they don't bother you. As the hive is not a danger to property. Since bees are becoming endangered, we let them be or should I say BEE.

My stamp set is from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. I used the stamp set "Coneflower"

My other supplies are: Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Cryogen White cardstock, Copic markers, and Spellbinder's Filigree Delight Dies.

Check out what the other design team members created here. Come and create some cute bugs for a chance to win this stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers:

Happy Kreating!!

Barb

 

Alcohol Splatter

 

I created this tutorial for MFP Speedy TV.  This technique can be used in different ways, that is why I like it. You can use it as a background or with stamps. What's is cool about it is no background is the same. You can check out the tutorial here. It is a simple technique with many looks.

For my cards, I used stamps from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. For my top card, I used Sun and Moon stamp set. For the bottom card, I used Heavenly Harmony stamp set.

My other supplies are: Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice ink, Gina K cardstock, Crafter's Companion Glossy cardstock, Alcohol  inks ( Purple Twilight, Pool, and Sunset Orange), Memento Elderberry ink for phrase, Sizzix embossing folder for top card, and Spellbinder's Label 22 and Decorative Labels 22 for bottom card.

 

Please check what the design team has created and play along here for a chance to win this stamps et:

Happy Kreating!!!

 Barb

 

 

Tags! Tags! Tags!

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Today's challenge at FOSTV is to create some tags. I decided to do some fall tags. I chose Witchie stamp set and Scarecrow stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.  I decide to make my tags distressed. I love the way they turned out. They are very fall like.

   My supplies: Scarecrow tag: Distressed paint in Rock candy, Distressed ink in Crushed Olive, Basic Grey "Eerie" paper.

         Pumpkin tag: Distressed paint in Picket Fence, Distressed stain in Rusty Hinge and Dried Marigold, BoBunny "Apple Cider" paper

       Witchie tag: Distressed paint in Picket fence, Distressed ink in Seedless preserves, Basic Grey "Eerie" paper.

   I used Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice ink, Fun Stampers Journey Whipped Cream cardstock, Spectrum Noir colored pencils to color images, Fun Stampers Journey Glaze to adhere the images to the tags, and misc. fibers.

 

 Check out what the Design Team has created. Join the challenge here for a chance to win this stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers:

    

Happy Kreating!!!

Barb

Faux Wood

Today's tutorial was "Weathered Wood". This tutorial can be found here. This was a fun tutorial and gives your card some dimension. I enjoyed creating my card. The ideas for this is endless.

I used "Crows" stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. My other supplies are: Distress inks : Tea dye, Vintage photo, and Antique Linen, Gina K cardstock, Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice ink, Tombow markers,burlap, and popdots.

Join the Design Team and create card for the challenge. This is the stamp set you could win:

Happy Kreating !!!

Barb

Circle card

 

 

Today's challenge for FOSTV  at mfpSPeedyTV is to create a circle card. I used my Silhouette Cameo to create the circles for this card. Once that was done, the card was simple and came togetjer easily. I used the newest stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. This ste is called Hot Air Balloon. I colored the ballon using my Copic markers. I wanted to give the words a little sparkle so I used som embossing powder from Judi Kins called Extreme Peacock.

This card is perfect for an invite to some exciting event. It is always nice to create something other then square or rectangle cards.

My other supplies are: Gina K cardstock, Curious metallic cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and Fun Stampers Journey Lemon Grass Ink.

Come and see what the Design Team has created here. Join us and show us your creation. You have a chance to win this stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers:

 

                         Happy Kreating!!
                                    Barb

 

Spotlight Stamping

Today's Tutorial challenge is called "Spotlight Stamping". The tutorial can be found here.  I love the boldness of this technique. It really does spotlight the stamp you choose to use. Barbie has created a wonderful tutorial that I will be using alot.

I used the Coneflower Stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. My other supplies are: Cryogen White cardstock, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Spellbinder's Standard Small Circle and Floral Ribbon Threader dies, Copic markers, and Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

Check out the other samples from the design team. Join us for a chance to win this stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers:

 

 

Happy Kreating!!!

 Barb

 

 

Movie Time!!!

 

Today's challenge at FOSTV is to create a child's card. This set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. is a perfect stamp set for the challenge. I decided to make a birthday card because my boys always are going to parties. Kids love going to the movies so this card is perfect. I can smell the popcorn now. Just need a gift card to the local movie theatre and gift is done.

With my embossing folder, I put distress stain on it and rubbed the cardstock on the folder. I then embossed the cardstock and turned it over and debossed the cardstock,. I rubbed ink across the side with the raised dots.

My supplies are: Now Showing Stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, Cryogen White cardstock, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice ink, Memento inks in Danube Blue and Ladybug, Faded Jeans Distress Stain, Copics, Embossing folder with dots, and popdots.

 

Come and check out the challenge here and see what the other designers have created. You have a chance to win this stamp set:

 

 

      

                          Happy Kreating!!!
                               Barb

Fanfold Album

This week's tutorial is to create a Fanfold Album. The tutorial can be found here.  For my project, I used 2 new stamp sets from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. My stamp sets are Brrrr and Snowflakes. I decided to create a Christmas theme album. It is perfect to add little notes and gift cards to the album.
   My supplies are: Brrrr and Snowflakes stamp sets from Mark's Finest Papers, Crafter's Companion Centura Pearl cardstock, Gina K cardstock, The Paper Stack "Santa and Friends" patterned paper, Spellbinder's Labels 17 dies, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Fun Stampers Journey Cocoa Powder, Kiwi Slice, Sweet Berry, and Beach Breeze inkpads, and gems from my stash.

  Come and check out the tutorial here. Check out what the Design Team has created and try your hand at the tutorial. This is the stamp set that you could win:

Happy Kreating!!!

Barb

Friends of SpeedyTV Eyelet Challenge

This week's challenge at mfpSpeedyTV is to create a card using eyelets. For my card I used the stamp set "Scarecrow" from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.  My eyelets work well with my card. I love eyelets but always forget about them. This challenge made me dig out my stash and I found the perfect ones. I am always collecting stash for when I need the perfect accent and today is the day! It's good to have stash but don't save it, use it.

My supplies are: Scarecrow stamp set from Mark's Finest papers, Gina K cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, crop a dile, corner rounder, " Fall Leaves" eyelets from The Happy Hammer, Cuttlebug "Fall" embossing folder, Spellbinder's Pearl effects die, Spectrum Noir colored pencils,and popdots.

Come and check out what the Design Team created here. Join the challenge for a chance to win this stamp set:


                     Happy Kreating!!
                        Barb

My Turn!!

 

It is my turn to create the tutorial this week at mfpSpeedyTV . My tutorial can be found here.  I love how each time you do this technique it looks different. This technique gives you another use for embossing folders.  It is always nice to have dual purposes for your crafting supplies.

This card is great for the summer. It is light and airy.

I stamped the dragonfly from the Dragonflies Stampset by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co on Distressed watercolor paper with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I then colored the dragonfly with  my Distressed stain and a waterbrush. My Distressed Stain colors are Salty Ocean, Moweed Lawn, and Seedless Preserves. I used the same colors for my technique.

 

My supplies are Dragonflies Stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, Memento Tuxedo black and Bahama Blue ink, Gina K cardstock and Tim Holtz' Distressed Watercolor paper, Distressed Stains in the colors above, and Sheena "Petite Petals"embossing folder.

 

Come check out what the design team has created with this tutorial here. Join the challenge for a chance to win this stamp set:

 

Happy Kreating!!

Barb

 

 

 

Joy Fold

Today's challenge for Friends of SpeedyTV is to create a Joyfold card. My creation is a Thank You card. I left the inner card blank for personalization. I used the Hydrangea stamp set from Mark's finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.. Of course I used my go to color "purple". I used metallic purple cardstock from Curious Co. for the small card. I stamped the smaller flowers on the outside instead of patterned paper. I stamped some in full ink and stamped off a few for a little card. I took the full size Hydrangea and colored it with Spectrum Noir colored pencils. I then trimmed the flower out and popdotted on the outside of the card.
  My other supplies are: Gin K cardstock, Deja Views " Fresh Print Apple" patterned paper, Memento inks in : Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa, Sweet Plum, Lulu Lavender, and Elderberry.
   Come and join the Design Team here for a chance to win this stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers:
      

Happy Kreating!!!

Barb

Twisted Easel

 This week's tutorial can be found here. The tutorial is to create a twisted easel card. This tutorial is easy to follow and the results are endless. I love cards the are out of the ordinary but easy to create.
This one fits that bill.
  My supplies are: Cracked Hello stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co., Gina K cardstock, Crafter's Companion cardstock, DCWV "Mariposa" designer paper, Spellbinder's Captivating Squares dies, Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice and Blue Lagoon inkpads, Copics markers, and Bo Bunny jewels.


 Join the Design Team here for a chance to win this stamp set:

  Happy Kreating !!!
     Barb