I've been MIA for a few months. Moving across county and getting settled into a new job had taken its toll!  But the Diva is back!! I have my craft studio set up and my mojo has found its way back!  I wanted to make a cute project for my new co-workers so I decided this cute milk carton was it - adorned with a cute mummy from Fun Stampers Journey and filled with a bunch of sweeties.

I also used this lovely stamp - Esmeralda Girl - from Unity Stamp Co. and watercolor with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers to make a couple cards for some special girlfriends.  

Happy Memorial Day!  As a veteran, this day is very special for me as I remember those soldiers that lost their lives serving their country. 


I had a few moments this weekend to create a few new cards for the Can You Case It Challenge (CYCI#122).


 I just can't get over how dang cute these flamingoes are!  I used the FSJ Fun Filled Prints (PP-0024) and the Summer Fun Wood Pieces (AC-0214) to create this super cute Chill card - of course I had to add some bling with a Sparkle Drop (AC-0022) I wouldn't be the Diva if I didn't!!

How's a sparkly pool floaty - of course it would have sparkles!  I used a piece of patterned paper from the FSJ Fun Filled Prints (PP-0024) and the Don't Sink Stamp and Die (AT-0141 & DI-0167). Sparkle is from clear Wink of Stella (non-FSJ).

 

I've been gone for a few weeks - you know how it is when life gets in the way of crafting! A little overwhelmed by all of the craft "stuff" I've accumulated, I decided to use up some stash and use stamps and die cuts that have collected dust over the last few months.

 I have two fun cards to share the first uses a stamp set from Unity Stamp Co. - Queen of the Universe - I LOVE this sentiment - and the crown stamp is from Fun Stampers Journey - Crown Me (AT-0073)
















The next card uses the elegant die cut ornamental screen from Crafter's Companion (the Downton Abbey collection) and Fun Stampers Journey Cool Pool satin ribbon (AC-0143) and Happy Birthday stamp (Birthday Sketch SS-0013)


Enjoy your day and Trust The Journey!

I'm excited to show off a new stamp and die set "Too Cool" found in the Summer Fun Stampers Journey catalog (pg 26)!  This card is also my submission for the Can You Case It #118 blog challenge!  I love the fun versatility of this stamp set and can't wait to use this for cute summer and pool party projects!

The card base is pineapple smoothie with a piece of limeade splash cardstock and piece of design paper from Fun Filled Prints paper stack wrapped with a bright watermelon fusion ribbon.  I stamped the popsicles on a piece of watercolor paper and used my Zig Clean Color markers then topped it off with a stroke of clear Wink of Stella! A fun "You are TOO COOL" sentiment with a few candy mini dots finish off this yummy card!

Products Used:

Cardstock: Pineapple Smoothie CS-0026, Limeade Splash CS-0020, Fun Filled Prints PP-0024

Fusion Ink: Pineapple Smoothie IP-0014, Limeade Splash IP-0019

Stamp & Dies: Too Cool Bundle BD-0106, Journey Rectangles DI-0041, Tag Elements DI-0094

Accessories: Watermelon Fusion Ribbon AC-0183, Candy Mini Dots AC-0135

I'm so excited to participate in my first ever challenge.  I have chosen the Can You Case It challenge this week (CYCI#117).  A great color challenge of cream, black and peach!

I created this elegant card with a Paris theme using an Eifel Tower Stamp and Die set from Fun Stampers Journey! 

Products Used: 

Love Paris Stamp & Die (BD-0040); Vintage Paris Paper Pack (PP-0010); Black Licorice Cardstock (CS-0003); Black Licorice Ink (IP-0041); Non-FSJ product (black doily, silver thread, flowers)



Remember to Enjoy the Journey and Be Amazing!!

I absolutely love this stamp!  I made this for my aunt & uncle who have a "thing" for bovine - not sure what the attraction is..but my uncle even dresses up in a cow costume at Halloween (he kinda looks like this too!)  I used a base card of Oatmeal Cookie with a layer of Whip Cream and Black Licorice cardstock.  I stamped the image onto Whip Cream cardstock with clear pigment ink and heat embossed using Journey Black powder.  I colored in the ears an utter with a light pink marker and applied Journey Glaze on the utter...makes it a focal point (LOL).  I wrapped it in some Journey twine and adhered it using foam squares.  Just a cute and funny thank you card - Imagine this with a nice cookie treat bag! 

Daisy Bloom Madness!!

I'm loving this Daisy Bloom Stamp and Die set from FSJ!!  The creative possibilities are endless!  The recent sunny weather has inspired me with a few costal colors Cool Pool, Orange Dreamcicle, and Pineapple Smoothie....ok so now I'm ready for a nice day at the beach with a cool drink in hand!