CYCI Challenge # 139 - Rainbow

This week we have a super colorful challenge going on over at Can You Case It.  It is a rainbow challenge.  Here is my card that I created for this challenge.  It is rather colorful isn't it?  It was a great way to use up a lot of scraps of paper.  I cut 1/4" strips of several different colors of paper and glued them to a sheet of white card stock.  I then cut out the background die in white and adhered it to the front of my colors.  Then using a border die, which I cut from both black and white paper, I stamped the sentiment onto the white portion and glued that at the bottom.  I placed the entire piece onto a black base card which measures 5 x 6.5".  I will need to make a custom envelope for this card, but really liked the black border around the busy focal point.  What do you think?

Why not stop by www.canyoucaseit.com this week and show off your colors!!!  We would love to see what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by!
See you next time!
Jeanne

Card Stock:

Cranberry Bliss CS-0090
Tangerine Fusion  CS-0036
Orange Creamsicle  CS-0024
Summer Days  CS-0033
Lemon Drop  CS-0018
Kiwi Slice  CS-0016
Lemon Grass  CS-0019
Huckleberry Fusion  CS-0015
Pool Play  CS-0092
Deep Lilac  CS-0096
Lavender Fusion  CS-0017
Black Licorice  CS-0003
Whip Cream  CS-0040

Ink:

Black Licorice  IP-0041

Dies:

Persian Garden Die Set  DI-0221
Border Basics Die Set  DI-0144

Stamps:

Summer Garden  SS-0078

Adhesives:

Easy Glide Tape Runner  AC-0081
Craft Glue  AC-0111

Misc.

Colored Gem Hearts

Fun Stampers Journey September Bloom Box card 2 of 4

Who doesn't love owls! This adorable card is just one of the four cards you can make with Fun Stampers Journey September Bloom Box.  And remember the stamp sets that come in the bloom box are exclusive and cannot be purchased separately.

Want to learn what a bloom box is and see what all is included?  Well just check out the first of four videos were I first explain all about the bloom box and then create each of the 4 cards included.  This video is for the second of the four cards.  Lots of crafty awesomeness!!!!  Learn new techniques and play with fun products.  All you have to do is pour a hot cup of coffee or tea (or beverage of  your choice), sit back and relax, and watch the video below: 

I had enough supplies left over to do the inside of the card too!  

To purchase the bloom box or any other of the awesome Fun Stampers Journey products, simply check out the online catalog or order a paper catalog here:  www.funstampersjourney.com/jeannebobish. 

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the next 2 cards from this months Bloom Box!

Jeanne

Fun Stampers Journey September Bloom Box and Card one of four

This adorable card is just one of the four cards you can make with Fun Stampers Journey September Bloom Box.

Want to learn what a bloom box is and see what all is included?  Well just check out the first of four videos were I first explain all about the bloom box and then create each of the 4 cards included.  Lots of crafty awesomeness!!!!  All you have to do is pour a hot cup of coffee or tea (or beverage of  your choice), sit back and relax, and watch the video below:

To purchase the bloom box or any other of the awesome Fun Stampers Journey products, simply check out the online catalog or order a paper catalog here:  www.funstampersjourney.com/jeannebobish.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the next 3 cards from this months Bloom Box!

Jeanne

CYCI #138 Shaker Challenge

Well here it is again! Time for another challenge over at CYCI.  This week is a shaker challenge.  If you are not familiar with shaker cards, well here is your chance to try one out.  This is this first time making one for me, and it was great fun!


I started with a cream colored base card which measured 5 x 7 inches.  Then I decided to use this beautiful fall paper from Die Cuts With a View's Autumn Splendor Stack.  I first stamped a bare tree image onto the base card using a stamp from my collection and brown ink.   Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside die was used with green card stock to give the appearance of grass under the tree.  Using different small leave punches, one was an oak type leaf and the other a maple leaf, I punched leaves from several colors of card stock including red, yellow, gold, orange rust and brown.  I also added red, yellow and orange sequins for some shine.  I attached the frame and added the Fall lettering using the Fun Stampers Journey Snapshot Die set (available at www.funstampersjourney.com/jeannebobish) with brown card stock and mounted it on a rectangle of dark orange and then yellow card stock which picked up the colors in the frame.  As the final touch I glued two sequined leaves on either side of the label.

There are lots of videos on You Tube that will show how to make the shaker cards if you haven't made them before.  Why not check them out and join our challenge this week.  They are super fun to make and we would love to see your creations!

Thanks for stopping by!

Jeanne

BOO! Halloween Pumpkin Mouse Card

Being a design team member at Digibox Designs gives me the opportunity to do what I really love, color adorable images and create wonderful cards from those images.  This card is one example.  I used this cute Digi Pumpkin Mouse digital stamp and colored it in using my Spectrum Noir markers and Prismacolor pencils.  As I have mentioned many times, this is my favorite way to color.

I started by importing the image into my Cameo software and doing a print and cut, then colored.  I chose a black base card and then added a polka dot background paper from Doodlebug Designs Halloween Parade 6 x 6 paper pad.   I used my Fun Stampers Journey Boo die from the Snapshot Frames set (which can be purchased at www.funstampersjourney.com/jeannebobish) and the spider web and spider were cut from my Makers Mart Die of the Month for September.  (Makers Mart die of the month is a subscription service thru spellbinders).  I glued everything down and WHALA!  another cute halloween card.

If you are looking for super cute digital images for any occasion, be sure to check out www.digiboxdesigns.com they have a great selection and awesome prices!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!  Keep playing with those papers!

Jeanne

CYCI #137 Color Challenge

I need to be totally honest with you, this week's color challenge kinda thru me for a loop!  I had no idea how I was going to use Grey, Chartreuse, and Flamingo to make a card.  So I set those three colors of paper on my craft desk and stared at them for several days.  Finally, I just said  "Just Do It!"
So I started with a grey base card.  Then added a die cut mat of chartreuse thru which I weaved a 1/8 inch thick peach colored ribbon.  I then cut another mat of the peach color and used the same die set to cut out the white paper.  I stamped my flower image and colored it with Spectrum Noir Markers to match the papers.  I cut a small tag and stamped the sentiment with Black Licorice ink.  And attached it to the card with a ribbon bow.  The white piece with the flowers on it is raised to add some dimension.  All in all, I think it turned out pretty good.  I don't think this is my favorite color combination.  But I like the challenge it gave me, which forced me to think outside the box.

Products used:

Card Stock:  grey, chartreuse, flamingo (peach), white
Ink:  Fun Stampers Journey Black Licorice #IP-0041
Stamp:  Fun Stampers Journey Lovely Day Stamp #AT-0188 and Stampendous Bouquet for you
Dies:  Spellbinders A2 Fancy Postage Edge Die, and Tim Holtz Tag Collection
Spectrum Noir Markers:  CR3, CR2, CR1, and CG3

I hope you like this card and that you will take the plunge and join in this week's challenge too.  And be sure to stop over to www.canyoucaseit.com and see all the wonderful creations by the design team.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jeanne

Quick and Easy Fall Card With Matching Envelope

Here is a really quick and easy fall card.  I used my new favorite die set SnapShot Frames from Fun Stampers Journey for this card.  This is such a versatile set!  As it is, you can use it for four different occasions, Halloween, fall, Christmas, and Valentines day.  With a little imagination, you can use it for many more occasions too.  It would also be great to use for scrapbook layouts to frame those special photos!  I can see me using this one a lot!  Here is a video of how I completed this set:

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Papers:
Hazelnut Blend
Orange Creamsicle
Tangerine Fusion
Lemon Drop
Butter Cream
Autumn Prints Paper Pack  (only available until September 30!!)

Ink:
Hazelnut Blend

Stamps:
Falling Leaves Stamp Set

Dies:
Snapshot Frames Die Set

Silks:
Dark Roast Silk
Gold Silk

All of these products can be purchased here.  I hope you like this pretty fall set.  If you have any questions or comments, please be sure to let me know!

Thanks for stopping by!
Jeanne

Can You Case It #136 Sketch Challenge

Well, here it is, the first Sunday of September!  Can you believe it?  Where did the summer go?  Well as everyone is heading back to school, and starting to think about fall, I was pondering over this week's challenge.

It is a sketch challenge using no less than three layers.  Easy right?  Well apparently not for me.  I thought about this all week and finally it hit me!  I use layers all the time!  I was making a mountain out of a mole hill so to speak.  I decided since I have so many birthdays coming up in October, that for once, I would be prepared and make some cards and have them on hand.

I first stamped and colored this adorable birthday cake image from Fun Stampers Journey, just using some colored pencils I had laying around.  Once I saw how the cake turned out, I then needed to pick some coordinating card stock, ribbon, and buttons to match.  The rest was easy.  I embossed the top layer with a happy birthday embossing folder, stamped and die cut the sentiment and added some thin, colored ribbons to finish it off.

I now have a birthday card ready BEFORE the birthday!  That is a first for me!  Hope you like it and don't forget to stop by www.canyoucaseit.com and check out all the fabulous cards created by our design team.  Be sure to join in the fun and add your own wonderful creations!  We would sure love to see them. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Jeanne

Items used:

Card stock:  red, yellow, lt. blue, white

Ink:  Fun Stampers Journey, Black Licorice  Product # [IP-0041]

Stamps:  Fun Stampers Journey, To You Stamp Set Product # [SS-0083]

Dies:  Fun Stampers Journey, To You Die Set Product # [DI-0075]  and Sizzix Tags and Words 

Embossing Folder:  Darice,  Birthday Collage

Ribbon:  1/8" thick red, white, and yellow

Buttons:  Red, lt. Blue , and White

Colored pencils:  Red, Yellow, Orange, Tan, and Light Blue