Night Creature

This week's challenge at FOSTV is to create a card using a Night Creature.  I chose to use the stamp set "Owls" from MFP Stamp Shop.  I used my circle die to create a Full Moon. To be me a beautiful night begins with a Full Moon. To me, owls are very noble and wise creatures. We have owls in my area but I have never been lucky enough to see them. Maybe one full moon evening I will get a chance. Until then, I will keep stamping my owls. :)

 My supplies are: "Owls" Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop, Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice and Denim Days inkpads, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Journey Circle dies, Journey Glaze, and ribbon from Fun Stampers Journey, Copic markers, and popdots.
      Check out what the Design Team has created here. Join us in this challenge for a chance to win "TOP PICK" and receive a 25% discount at MFP Stamp Shop. Challenge guidelines can be found here.

             Happy Kreating!!
                   Barb

Mother's Day Tri-fold

     This week's challenge is to create a Tri Fold card at FOSTV. I chose to create a card for Mother's Day. I used the new stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop called "Gardenia". I love this new set. When I was newly married, we lived in a 2 flat in Chicago. My husband's grandmother lived above us. She was an Awesome Woman. I loved talking to her about anything. Her favorite flower of all times was the Gardenia. Every Mother's Day, we would give her Gardenias. So this set brings back memories. As a tribute to Louise, I made this card for my Mother in Law.
    My supplies for this card are: Gardenia Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Bo Bunny " Little Miss" patterned paper, Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice and Dark Roast inkpads, lace washi tape, Fun Stampers Journey cut rhinestones, Spellbinder's Floral Oval die, and Tombow colored pencils with Gamsol.
  
     Check out the creations from the Design Team here. Join us in this challenge for a chance to be "TOP PICK". If picked, you receive 25% discount at MFP Stamp Shop. Challenge Guidelines can be found here.
    

                   Happy Kreating!!
                             Barb

      

Colors of Spring

 Today's challenge at FOSTV is to use Spring colors. I chose to be a little different with my card. I decided to make colorful mushrooms instead of flowers. I love this new stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop. I colored my mushrooms in fun Spring colors using my new Spectrum Aqua markers. I used Tim Holtz' Spritzer tool for the background with my marker. I always have mushrooms popping up in my grass and they drive me crazy. If I had colorful mushrooms then I would leave them.

        My supplies:Mushroom Selections Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Watercolor paper, Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice ink, Spectrum Aqua markers, waterbrush, Tin Holtz' Spritzer tool. Spellbinder's Labels 21 die, and popdots.
      
     Check out what the Design Team has created here. Join us in the challenge for a chance to be "TOP PICK" at mfpSpeedyTV for a chance to receive a 25% off discount at MFP Stamp Shop.
Challenge Guidelines can be found here.

     Happy Spring!!!
             Barb

Under then Sea

 This week's challenge at FOSTV is to create an Under the Sea card. I had to be very creative with this challenge. I do not have any under the sea stamps. I decided to use the Sand Dollar Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop. I made my background the ocean. I created my background using glossy cardstock, Kaleidacolor inkpad and a brayer. I then splattered Gold Silk from Fun Stampers Journey over the top.
       My supplies for this challenge are: Sand Dollars Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop, Glossy cardstock, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Kaleidacolor Caribbean Sea Inkpad, Beach Ball Ink from Fun Stampers Journey, Blue Skies Sequins from Fun Stampers Journey, Gold Silk from Fun Stampers Journey, Spellbinder's Luscious Labels One and Labels One dies, and popdots.
      Check out what the Design Team from MFP Speedy TV has created here.  Join us in the challenge for your chance to be TOP PICK and receive a 25% discount at MFP Stamp Shop.
Guidelines can be found here.
     
        Happy Kreating!!
                     Barb

Spring means FLOWERS

 Today's challenge at FOSTV is to use handmade flowers. I love flowers!! Especially now that Spring has arrived. My flowers are starting to peek thru the mulch in my garden. I love watch them grow. I can't wait to get my hands in my garden and clean out the old to make run for the new. Unfortunately we have snow falling right now. So my little ones will have to wait a few more days. I don't want to uncover them yet.

       My flowers for this challenge were created from a Spellbinder's die called "Bitty Blossoms". I used the Stamp set called "Gardenia" from MFP Stamp Shop. I thought the sentiment was perfect for my flowers. I also used Spellbinder's Card Creator die "Floral Ribbon Threader. My cardstock and ink is from Fun Stampers Journey. My sequin is also from Fun Stampers Journey.
          Check out the other handmade flowers from the Design Team here. Join us for a chance to win "Top Pick". Guidelines can be found here. You have a chance to receive 25% off at MFP Stamp Shop.
   
                          Happy Kreating!!
                                   Barb

What's in a number???

 

Today's challenge for FOSTV is to create a card using numbers. This is a perfect challenge for me today. I hit the milestone this year and have many friends to follow me. So why not make a fun card to commemorate us. I chose to use Buffalo Spring Stamp set from

MFP Stamp Shop. I added a little color to my card, since purple is my favorite. I used an easel fold for this easy whimsical card. Now it's time for me to forget my milestone It's 39 FOREVER for me LOL!!

        My supplies are: Buffalo Spring Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop, Fun Stampers Journey patterned paper and cardstock, Fun Stampers Journey black twine and buttons, River Stone ink form Fun Stampers Journey, Spellbinder's Ornate die, popdots, and my Silhouette Cameo for the number.
                  
     Check out what the Design Team has created here. Join the challenge for a chance to be "Top Pick" and receive a 25% discount at MFP Stamp Shop. Challenge guidelines can be found here.
         Happy Kreating!!
                       Barb

        
             

St Patty's Day Pocket

 Today's card is to celebrate St Patty's day. This is a very special day for me. Not only am I Irish but I was also born on ST Patrick's Day. This year is extra special because I turn 50!! I can not believe it myself, so I don't mention. I mentally have not prepared for it, so I really am not 50. Yes it is my birthday but there is no number associated with it.
     For this day, I wanted to create something special. I started playing around with stuff and this is what I can up with.
     All supplies are Fun Stampers Journey. (except corner rounder and distresser)
They can be found here.
             Happy Kreating and Happy St Patty's Day!!!
                     Barb



My Supply list:

        Lucky Kiss Stamp set
       Ink Splat Stamp set
      Cardstock: Oatmeal Cookie, Whip Cream, Lemon Drop, and Limeade Splash
      Inkpads: Black Licorice, Sweet Pear, Pool Play, and Limeade Splash
       Dies: Decorated Sleeve Pocket, Journey Rectangles, and Journey Circles
       Black Twine
      Pineapple Smoothie Crimp Ribbon
     Gold Silk
     Journey Glaze
     Confetti Sparkle Lemon Grass
     Foam Squares
              

Hoppy Easter

This week's challenge is to create an Easter Card at FOSTV. What comes to mind for me is the Easter Bunny. When my kids were little, we always hid the Easter eggs. To this day, we still color eggs, even though the boys are 20,17,and 15. I set their baskets out in the middle of the night to surprise them. You never get tried of doing that. This card reminds me of the fun times.

          My supplies are: "Hoppy Easter" stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop, Cryogen White cardstock, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Copic markers, Fun Stampers Journey Oval die, Spellbinders On the Edge Dies, and popdots.
       Come and see what the Design Team has created for this challenge here. Join the challenge for a chance to be "TOP PICK". You could get a 25% discount at MFP Stamp Shop.

                      Happy Kreating or should I say HOPPY Kreating!!!
                                           Barb
  

Just hopping along

   Here is another post today. I just happen to be in a creative mode today. I love this cute stamp set from Fun Stampers Journey. I didn't want to color the bunny too much. I lightly colored it with colored pencils and then blended the color using Gamsol. The blending softened the bunny. I really love the River Stone cardstock, it works well with the Bubblegum cardstock.
    

         Hoppy Kreating!!!
                        Barb
    My supplies are all Fun Stampers Journey.(except colored pencils and Gamsol)
You can get these supplies here.


                    My supplies: Spring Fling Stamp set
                                         Black Licorice ink
                                           River Stone ink
                                           Cardstock in : Whip Cream, Bubble Gum, and River Stone
                                         Treat Label Dies
                                        Bubble Gum Stain Ribbon
                                        Journey Glaze
                                       Bloom Time Sequin
                                         Small Foam Squares

Friday Funday!!

  Today I wanted to create a fun card. I started by cutting the rosette. The card started to take shape after that. I wasn't sure what I was going to make until I die cut my pieces of cardstock. I looked thru my stamps after the pieces were cut and embossed. I decided to use Divatude Stamp set from Fun stampers Journey. I thought the sentiment was perfect for this project. I love the way this card turned out.

                 Happy Kreating and Happy Friday!!!
                         Barb
  
My supplies:  Fun Stampers Journey
                          Divatude Stamp set
                          Sweet Pear Cardstock
                          Pretty Amethyst Cardstock
                           Pool Play Cardstock
                          Whip Cream Cardstock
                           New Day Patterned Paper
                          Pretty Pansy Inkpad
                          Rectangle Die Set
                          Cut Rhinestones
                           Small Foam Squares

Other supplies:  Spellbinders Rosette Embossing Folder
                           Spellbinders Rosette Bloom Die

All Fun Stampers Journey supplies can be found at www.funstampersjourney.com/barbklusendorf

Many Sentiments

My newest card is an inspiration from Fun Stampers Journey Bloom tour at Scrapbook Expo. A friend asked me to create a sympathy card for her to recreate. I saw what was posted on FSJ Facebook page. I didn't has that stamp set so I used what I had. This is what I came up with. This card is perfect for many different sentiments. I love the way it turned out.
       My supplies are all FSJ products. You can find all the products here.
                         Supplies are: Daisy Bloom Stamp set
                                             Ink Splat Stamp set
                                            Little Big Greetings Stamp set
                                             Daisy Bloom Die set
                                             Cardstock in Pool Play, River Stone, Pineapple Smoothie, Whip Cream
                                              Ink pads: Pool Play, Pomegranate Splash, River Stone
                                              Blue Skies Journey Sequin
                                              Black Twine
                                             Foam Squares
                                             Journey Glaze
  
      Happy Kreating !!!
                 Barb

                 

Color Challenge

 This week's challenge at FOSTV is to create a card using the colors pink and brown. I love this color combination. For my card, I chose to use Coneflower Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop. This stamp set is perfect for the colors. I used my Copic markers for the detailing in my card. Now I am just waiting for the weather to change, so I can enjoy my Coneflowers in my garden. Until then, I will just keep this card on my desk as a reminder of better weather.
       My supplies: Coneflower Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop, Cryogen White cardstock, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Copic markers, Fun Stampers Journey Rectangle die, Fun Stampers Journey ribbon, and crimper.

     Check out what the Design Team has created using these colors at MFP SpeedyTV. Join us in the challenge. If you make TOP PICK, you will receive a 25% discount at MFP Stamp Shop.

                         Happy Kreating!!
                             Barb

FSJ Birthday Sleeve

 

I created a Birthday card using the Heart Sleeve die from Fun Stampers Journey. This card is perfect to slide a gift card into the sleeve. My inspiration came from Richard Garay's Lucky Kiss card from Make, Live, Share video. I am working on a Birthday class and wanted to include a sleeve card.

My Fun Stampers Journey supplies are:

Whimsy Wallpaper Stamp set

Birthday Greetings Stamp set

Inksplat Stamp set

Cupcake Time Stamp set

Whip Cream Cardstock

Oatmeal cookie cardstock

Pineapple Smoothie cardstock

Sweet Berry cardstock

Sweet Berry inkpad

Pineapple Smoothie inkpad

Rectangle die set

Heart Sleeve die

Small foam squares

Sweet Berry Gingham ribbon

 

Other supplies:

Corner rounder punch

 

All FSJ supplies can be found here.

  Happy Kreating!!

 Barb

 

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Diamond Fold

Today's challenge at FOSTV is to create a card using a Diamond Fold pattern. The instructions for this fold can be found on the challenge page or at Splitcoaststampers. I used patterned paper from Fun Stampers Journey to create my folded piece. I used the stamp set "Hot Air Balloon" from MFP Stamp Shop.  My card needed some POP  once I started to put it together, that was when I added the red to the card. I love the way it turned out. This truly was a quick and easy card to make.

     My supplies: "Hot Air Balloon" stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop, Fun Stampers Journey patterned paper and cardstock, Northwoods Watercolor paper, Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice ink, clear embossing powder, Tombow markers, Spellbinder's Ironworks Motif dies, Fun Stampers Journey Glaze,Sparkle Dust, and Pearls. I also used popdots to pop up the balloon.

     Check out what the Design Team has created using this design at mfp Speedy TV. Join the challenge for a chance to be TOP Pick and get a 25% discount at MFP Stamp Shop.
     Happy Kreating!!!
                      Barb

OWL "Die"

Today's challenge at FOSTV is to use dies in your project. I love my dies and use them a lot. It is so easy to add a different dimension to your project by using a die. There are so many options out there. No more fussy cutting to create a great project. YEAH!!!
     My card uses the "Owl" Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop.  I love this set. The phrases are so darling.
      My supplies are : Owl Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Core'dination cardstock, Bo Bunny "Apple Cider" patterned paper, Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice ink, Colored pencils, Sizzix woodgrain embossing folder, Journey Glaze from FSJ, Twine from FSJ, Badge die from FSJ and popdots.

  Check out what the Design Team has created here.  Show us your creation for a chance to become a Guest Designer at mfp SpeedyTV. Guidelines can be found here.
        Happy Kreating!!
                 Barb

Roses are for Romance

Today's challenge at FOSTV is Romance. When I think of romance, I think of Roses. When I was dating my husband, he worked at a florist. I got flowers every week. The best was when I received just a single rose. Now that we are married and have our own home, I have rosebushes. I love just going out to look at them. I have over 10 bushes around our house.

  For my card, I used the "Roses" Stamp set from MFP Stamp Shop. I chose to color my rose with Spectrum Noir pencils. I love the way they blend well. My cardstock is from Fun Stampers Journey and well as my ink ( Black Licorice). To add a little more romance, I used Romantic Rectangles 2 from Spellbinders. The ribbon is from my stash.
     
    Come and join the design team in this challenge. Check out what the other Designers have created here. You have a chance to be a Guest Designer at mfpspeedytv.ning.com. Guidelines for Guest Designer can be found here.
  

                       Happy Kreating!!
 
And remember, a little romance can go a long way:)
                                Barb

Color Challenge

 

 

Today's challenge at FOSTV is to create a card using Red and Black. I chose to do a Valentine's card for this challenge. I always have the intention to make a Valentine's Day card but seem to never have the time. Now I have no excuse!!!

Foe my card I used the stamp set "Keys" from MFP Stamp Shop.  The phrase is perfect for my hubby. After 30 years,  YES 30 years together I still believe this and what him to know it.

My supplies are : Keys stamp set, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Fun Stampers Journey ink : Candy Apple and Black Licorice, Copic markers, and Embossalicious embossing Folder "Rose Vine"

 

Check out what the Design Team has created here. Join the challenge for a chance to be a Guest Designer for MFP Speedy TV. Guidelines are here.

 

Happy Kreating!!

Barb

Butterfly Birthday

 

 

My newest creations is a Butterfly Birthday card. Who doesn't love butterflies? My inspiration is thinking of Spring. We haven't had a bad winter here in Illinois but I hate the cold weather. I am always looking forward to Spring, especially when my flowers start popping up. I get so excited when that happens. I feel the same about this card. The colors are bright and happy.

I used glossy paper behind the floral die with Fun Stampers Journey inks. I inked up the edge of a brayer with one color and placed the color on the paper and I then continued with the additional 2 colors. Once I had the colors the way I liked them, I heat set the Cardstock with my heat gun.

I adhered the die cutout with Journey Glaze. The edges of the butterfly were inked up. I stamped the sentiment on the butterfly and then used Journey Glaze with a little Sparkle Dust to give the butterfly some pizzazz!!

 

Hope you like my Kreation!!

 Thanks

  Barb

 

My FSJ Supplies:

Watermelon Fusion Cardstock CS-0039

Whipcream Cardstock CS-0040

Watermelon Fusion ink IP-0027

Lemon Drop ink IP-0043

Tangerine Fusion ink IP-0005

Many Wishes Stamp set SS-0057

Butterflies Die Set DI-0023

Sparkle Dust AC-0013

Journey Glaze AD-0002

Foam Squares AC-0084

Spellbinder's Supplies:

Floral Die S4-452

Other Supplies:

Glossy Cardstock

Heat Gun

Brayer

 

All FSJ products can found here: www.funstampersjourney.com/barbklusendorf

 

 

Square Card

Today's challenge at FOSTV is to create a "Square" card. This is a great design to use. I always like to create something out of the norm. This card came together pretty easily. Once I had the theme to all came to me. I have always liked the brown and green combo.
    I used one of the newest stamp sets from MFP Stamp Shop. This set is called "Java Time". My supplies for this card are: Java Time Stamp set, Bo Bunny Little Miss Collection patterned paper, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Fun Stampers Journey Inkpads in: Hazelnut Blend, Oatmeal Cookie, and Green Olive ( makes me hungry now just not that combo of food  LOL) Fun Stampers Journey Twine, Sizzix Embossing folder, Spellbinder's Beaded Circles Die, and popdot.
       Come check out what the Design team has created here. You have a chance to become a guest designer for your entry. You can check out the guidelines here.
     Thanks for checking out my design  and now let's see yours.
         Happy Kreating!!
                Barb
       

Scenic Card

Happy New Year!! Here is the start of a new year with MFP Speedy TV. This week's challenge for FOSTV is to create a scenic card. I chose to create a background using my brayer and Kaleidacolor inkpad. What helps with this technique is using glossy paper to help blend the background. After brayering the background, heat set it to keep the color from smirring. I stamped the images with Archival Jet Back ink and heat set again to keep from smirring. This card was very simple to make but very sharp looking. My stamp set is Buffalo Spring from MFP Stamp Shop.
   My supplies for this card: Buffalo Spring Stamp set from MFP Stamp shop, Glossy Paper, Fun Stampers Journey cardstock, Kaleidacolor Melon Melody inkpad, Archival Jet Black inkpad, and brayer.
      Join the Design Team for the first challenge of the year here. Create a card for a chance to win a spot as Guest Designer for MFP Speedy TV. For more info follow this link:http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/claiming-your-prize.
      
                                                  Happy Kreating!!
                                                          Barb