New Catalog Launch Party & Journey Set Go Promotion!

The catalog is now live and can be viewed on the my site:
www.funstampersjourney.com/sandratate

To kick off the shopping, I am hosting a party order... here is the link to online ordering: https://shop.funstampersjourney.com/parties/5553

Party Special: Everyone that places an order either directly with me or using the online party link by 7pm central time on 7/2/16, will be placed into a drawing for a free stamp set (up to $20 value) of their choosing.

Hurry, get your orders in now!

On top of the new catalog going live... today also starts our Journey Set Go promotion in which you can join my team with this amazing starter kit for only $149.99.

Contact me to join or go here: www.funstampersjourney.com/sandratate

July Bloom Box

Look at the awesome Bloom Box for the Month of July!
What is a Bloom Box you ask?

Joining Bloom Box is the easiest way to create gorgeous cards with brand-new products and share your papercrafting passion! Each month you'll receive a kit complete with an exclusive stamp set, pre-cut elements, coordinating embellishments and step-by-step instructions that will you new skills and design concepts. In a matter of minutes, you'll create 4 eye-catching, unique greeting cards using the supplies we've provided. Everything is prepped for you. Just add your inks and a few tools, and you're ready to go! Once you've finished, you can share your creations with your friends and family, give in a set as a gift, or use as your personal inspiration library. Better yet, use the exclusive stamp set to host your own crafting party!
How do I sign up you ask?
Visit the Bloom Box tab on my website:
www.funstampersjourney.com/sandratate

In purchasing the Bloom Box, you are agreeing to a six month subscription service whereby you will receive the initial kit at the time of purchase, and then one kit each month for the next five months. Ongoing kits will be mailed and charged on or around the 5th day of each month. Each kit costs $24.95 plus tax and shipping.
What if I don't have inks or tools you say?
No problem, you can come use mine. Each month, I will set aside some time for my Bloom Box subscribers to come and make their Bloom Boxes along with me!

Completed June Bloom Box

Got in some crafty time today to complete my June Bloom Box Cards. 

Love this set! 

Want to subscribe to get your very own Bloom Boxes each month?

Subscribe on my website www.funstampersjourney.com/sandratate

June Blog Hop

Welcome to our Fun Stampers Journey "Anything Goes" Blog Hop!

I'm so happy you're hoppin' along! If you arrived here from Wilma Payne's blog (http://stampintotheoldies.blogspot.com/2016/06/junehop.html), you're on the right track. 

If not, that's ok too! Just continue the hop and you'll come full circle!

Wow, my third blog hop... this is fun!
My project for this month was a card front I made to share at the Fun Stampers Journey Annual Convention in Arizona earlier this month. Had to represent my favorite mouse and congratulate those coaches that earned a trip to Disneyland this fall. 

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Whip Cream Card Stock
Electric Lime Card Stock (New Color Releasing on July 1st)
Amazing Stars Background Stamp (New Stamp Releasing on July 1st)
Color Fusion Sour Lemon Stamp Pad (New Color Releasing on July 1st)
Orange Rave Silk splashed in the background (New Color Releasing on July 1st)
Cosmic Grape Silk splashed in the background (New Color Releasing on July 1st)

Journey Circle Dies

Journey Platinum Machine
Journey Foam Squares - Medium

Thanks for hopping to my blog.

Please head over to Kim Lamos's blog (http://pinkzebrapapercreations.blogspot.com/2016/06/june-blog-hop-with-journey-bloggers.html) to see what she has to share.

June Bloom Box

Look at the awesome Bloom Box for the Month of June!
What is a Bloom Box you ask?

Joining Bloom Box is the easiest way to create gorgeous cards with brand-new products and share your papercrafting passion! Each month you'll receive a kit complete with an exclusive stamp set, pre-cut elements, coordinating embellishments and step-by-step instructions that will you new skills and design concepts. In a matter of minutes, you'll create 4 eye-catching, unique greeting cards using the supplies we've provided. Everything is prepped for you. Just add your inks and a few tools, and you're ready to go! Once you've finished, you can share your creations with your friends and family, give in a set as a gift, or use as your personal inspiration library. Better yet, use the exclusive stamp set to host your own crafting party!
How do I sign up you ask?
Visit the Bloom Box tab on my website:
www.funstampersjourney.com/sandratate

In purchasing the Bloom Box, you are agreeing to a six month subscription service whereby you will receive the initial kit at the time of purchase, and then one kit each month for the next five months. Ongoing kits will be mailed and charged on or around the 5th day of each month. Each kit costs $24.95 plus tax and shipping.
What if I don't have inks or tools you say?
No problem, you can come use mine. Each month, I will set aside some time for my Bloom Box subscribers to come and make their Bloom Boxes along with me!

May Blog Hop

Welcome to our Fun Stampers Journey "May Flowers & Growth" Blog Hop!

I'm so happy you're hoppin' along! If you arrived here from Sharon Olson Venclauskas blog (www.bloomsbysharon.com/may-flowers-blog-hop/), you're on the right track.

If not, that's ok too! Just continue the hop and you'll come full circle!

Wow, my second blog hop... this is fun! Here is my project for this month's theme:

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Lemon Drop Card Stock

Lemon Grass Card Stock

Whip Cream Card Stock

Journey Glaze (For the wings of the bees)

Hello Lovely Stamp Set

Color Fusion Black Licorice Stamp Pad

Journey Ovals Dies

Journey Platinum Machine

Thanks for hopping to my blog.

Please head over to Ruth Cooper blog (www.sassyangelsstudio.com/journey-blog-hop-may-flowers/) to see what she has to share.

Completed May Bloom Box

Got in some crafty time today to complete my May Bloom Box Cards. 

Love this set! 

Want to subscribe to get your very own Bloom Boxes each month?

Subscribe on my website www.funstampersjourney.com/sandratate

Get the May Bloom Box Now!

Look at the adorable Bloom Box for the Month of May!

What is a Bloom Box you ask?
Joining Bloom Box is the easiest way to create gorgeous cards with brand-new products and share your papercrafting passion! Each month you'll receive a kit complete with an exclusive stamp set, pre-cut elements, coordinating embellishments and step-by-step instructions that will you new skills and design concepts. In a matter of minutes, you'll create 4 eye-catching, unique greeting cards using the supplies we've provided. Everything is prepped for you. Just add your inks and a few tools, and you're ready to go! Once you've finished, you can share your creations with your friends and family, give in a set as a gift, or use as your personal inspiration library. Better yet, use the exclusive stamp set to host your own crafting party!

How do I sign up you ask?
Visit the Bloom Box tab on my website: www.funstampersjourney.com/sandratate
In purchasing the Bloom Box, you are agreeing to a six month subscription service whereby you will receive the initial kit at the time of purchase, and then one kit each month for the next five months. Ongoing kits will be mailed and charged on or around the 5th day of each month. Each kit costs $24.95 plus tax and shipping.

What if I don't have inks or tools you say?
No problem, you can come use mine. Each month, I will set aside some time for my Bloom Box subscribers to come and make their Bloom Boxes along with me!

January - April Bloom Boxes

I was finally able to get in some crafty time and complete my Bloom Boxes that were piling up. 

Want to subscribe to get your very own Bloom Boxes each month? 
Subscribe on my website: www.funstampersjourney.com/sandratate

Here are my January Bloom Box Cards.

Here are my February Bloom Box Cards.

Here are my March Bloom Box Cards.

 

Here are my April Bloom Box Cards.

April Blog Hop

So excited to be participating in my first blog hop ever! Here is my project.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Whip Cream Card Stock

Spring Parade Paper Pack (Raindrop Paper)

Journey Glaze (For the raindrops on the paper)

Hello Puddles Stamp Set

Hello Puddles Die Set

Color Fusion Stamp Pads:
Black Licorice, Grape Fusion, Bubble Gum, Lemon Drop, Rock Candy and Pool Party

The stamped images are sponged for a water color look.



Welcome to our Fun Stampers Journey "April Showers" Blog Hop! I'm so happy you're hoppin' along! If you arrived here from Sharon Venclauskas -www.bloomsbysharon.com blog, you're on the right track. If not, that's ok too! Just continue the hop and you'll come full circle!

Thanks for hopping to my blog. Please head over to Crissy Salima Rivas - www.iheartscraps.com/blog blog to see what she has to share.

All retiring items are 30% off in the month of April. Sad to say goodbye to some of our favorites, but awesome sale! Get them while they last!

Sneak Peek at the new Summer Mini Catalog being released on April 1st. Let me know what you want to order or order online at www.funstampersjourney.com/sandratate on April 1st. http://issuu.com/funstampersjourney/docs/51227_summer_mini_final_single_pg_l/1?e=18281153/34322723

Austin Area Coaches Meeting February 27, 2016

I had such a wonderful time at the Austin Area Coaches meeting yesterday.

A truly talented group of ladies. Thank you Susan for being an amazing hostess!

 Nora, Sandra, Janice, Shirley, Susan, Mary, Carmen & Crissy

Sneak Peek at the March Bloom Box. I can't wait to get this one!

If you are not a subscriber, you can become one here...www.funstampersjourney.com/sandratate

Scrapbook Expo Grapevine, Texas 2/19/2016

OMG! Was so nice getting to chat with RG today!

I'm having so much fun sharing Fun Stampers Journey with all my friends.

Here is my haul from the Expo!

Love the new Queen & Co. Topping Sets.

Crafting with Sandra Make-It Party

Today was my first Crafting with Sandra Make-It Party. I offered a free ATC make-it project and 2 card projects for purchase. Below are the details for each.

Artist Trading Card (ATC) Basic Instructions and Supplies Used:

1. Cut a piece of 8 ½” x 11” FSJ Whip Cream Cardstock to 2 ½” x 3 1/2” using your FSJ Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer. This is your ATC base.
2. Using the FSJ 2 7/8” x 2 11/16” Clear Stamping Block (E), FSJ Journey Blooms Stamp Set, and FSJ Citrus Cooler True Color Fusion Ink Pad; stamp the medium size flower on your ATC base 3 times in various places.
3. Using the FSJ True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner, clean your stamp.
4. Using the FSJ 2 7/8” x 2 11/16” Clear Stamping Block (E), FSJ P.S. Greeting Stamp Set, and FSJ Cocoa Powder True Color Fusion Ink Pad; stamp the Hello Banner either towards the top or bottom of your ATC base.
5. Using the FSJ True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner, clean your stamp.
6. Using a scrap piece of FSJ Whip Cream Cardstock, FSJ 2 7/8” x 2 11/16” Clear Stamping Block (E), FSJ Journey Blooms Stamp Set, and FSJ Lemon Grass True Color Fusion Ink Pad; stamp the smaller size flower two times on your scrap paper.
7. Using the FSJ True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner, clean your stamp.
8. Using a scrap piece FSJ Whip Cream Cardstock, FSJ 2 7/8” x 2 11/16” Clear Stamping Block (E), FSJ Journey Blooms Stamp Set, and FSJ Fresh Forest True Color Fusion Ink Pad; stamp the smaller size leaf two times on your scrap paper.
9. Using the FSJ True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner, clean your stamp.
10. Using the FSJ Journey Bloom Flowers Die Set and FSJ Journey Grand Machine or your FSJ Journey Platinum Machine, cut out the flowers and leaves.
11. Place a FSJ Small Foam Square on each of the leaves and a FSJ Medium Foam Square on each of the flowers and adhere them to your ATC base above/below your Hello Banner.
12. Place a FSJ Cut Rhinestone in the center of the flower.

Striped Background Flower Card Basic Instructions and Supplies Used:

1. Take an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of FSJ Lemon Grass Cardstock and use your FSJ Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer cutting blade to cut it in half making your cardstock 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". 
2. Use your FSJ Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer scoring blade to score the paper center at 4 1/4" and fold in half to form your card base. 
3. Take an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of FSJ Whip Cream Cardstock and use your FSJ Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer cutting blade to cut it to 4" x 5 ¼". This will be your card front.
4. Using the FSJ Striped Wall stamp, FSJ 5"x7" Clear Stamping Block (J), and FSJ Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad, stamp the image on your card front.
5. Using the FSJ True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner, clean your stamp. 
6. Using a scrap piece of FSJ Whip Cream Cardstock, FSJ 5"x7" Clear Stamping Block (J), FSJ Journey Blooms Stamp Set, and FSJ Lemon Grass True Color Fusion Ink Pad; stamp the larger size flower on your scrap paper.
7. Using the FSJ True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner, clean your stamp.
8. Using a scrap piece FSJ Whip Cream Cardstock, FSJ 2 7/8” x 2 11/16” Clear Stamping Block (E), FSJ Journey Blooms Stamp Set, and FSJ Fresh Forest True Color Fusion Ink Pad; stamp the larger size leaf two times on your scrap paper.
9. Using the FSJ True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner, clean your stamp.
10. Using the FSJ Journey Bloom Flowers Die Set and FSJ Journey Grand Machine or your FSJ Journey Platinum Machine, cut out the flower and leaves.
11. Using a scrap piece FSJ Whip Cream Cardstock, FFSJ 2 7/8” x 2 11/16” Clear Stamping Block (E), FSJ P.S. Greeting Stamp Set, and FSJ Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad; stamp the Hello Banner on your scrap paper.
12. Using the FSJ True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner, clean your stamp.
13. Using the FSJ Details Pro Shears cut out the hello image.
14. Using your FSJ Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner, adhere your card front to your card base.
15. Using your FSJ Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner, adhere your leaves to the card front at the bottom.
16. Place a couple of FSJ Medium Foam Squares on your large flower and adhere it to your card front.
17. Place a FSJ Small Foam Square on your Hello Banner and adhere it to your card front.
18. Place a FSJ Cut Rhinestone in the center of the flower.

Triple Layer Flower Card Basic Instructions and Supplies Used:

1. Take an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of FSJ Lemon Grass Cardstock and use your FSJ Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer cutting blade to cut it in half making your cardstock 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". 
2. Use your FSJ Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer scoring blade to score the paper center at 4 1/4" and fold in half to form your card base. 
3. Take an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of FSJ Lemon Grass Cardstock and use your FSJ Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer cutting blade to cut it into two pieces, one to 4 1/2” x 3 1/4” and one to 3 1/2" x 2 1/4".
4. Take an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of FSJ Whip Cream Cardstock and use your FSJ Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer cutting blade to cut it into three pieces, one to 5 1/4" x 4”, one to 4 1/4" x 3”, and one to 3 1/4" x 2”.
5. Form your matted stack and then remove the FSJ Lemon Grass Cardstock pieces and place a FSJ Small Glue Dot in the center of the remaining FSJ Whip Cream Cardstock stacked pieces just to temporarily hold them in place.
6. Using the FSJ 2 7/8” x 2 11/16” Clear Stamping Block (E), FSJ Journey Blooms Stamp Set, and FSJ Citrus Cooler True Color Fusion Ink Pad; stamp the medium size flower on your stack 5 times in various places.
7. Using the FSJ True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner, clean your stamp.
8. Gently remove each of the stamped layers and using your FSJ Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner and adhere them to the FSJ Lemon Grass Cardstock mat pieces so that when completed you have the shown layered card front.
9. Using the FSJ 2 7/8” x 2 11/16” Clear Stamping Block (E), FSJ P.S. Greeting Stamp Set, and FSJ Cocoa Powder True Color Fusion Ink Pad; stamp the Hello Banner either towards the top or bottom of the center piece on your card front.
10. Using the FSJ True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner, clean your stamp.
11. Using a scrap piece of FSJ Whip Cream Cardstock, FSJ 2 7/8” x 2 11/16” Clear Stamping Block (E), FSJ Journey Blooms Stamp Set, and FSJ Lemon Grass True Color Fusion Ink Pad; stamp the smaller size flower on your scrap paper.
12. Using the FSJ True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner, clean your stamp.
13. Using a scrap piece FSJ Whip Cream Cardstock, FSJ 2 7/8” x 2 11/16” Clear Stamping Block (E), FSJ Journey Blooms Stamp Set, and FSJ Fresh Forest True Color Fusion Ink Pad; stamp the smaller size leaf two times on your scrap paper.
14. Using the FSJ True Color Fusion Stamp Cleaner, clean your stamp.
15. Using the FSJ Journey Bloom Flowers Die Set and FSJ Journey Grand Machine or your FSJ Journey Platinum Machine, cut out the flower and leaves.
16. Place a FSJ Small Foam Square on each of the leaves and a FSJ Medium Foam Square on the flower and adhere them to your card front above/below your Hello Banner.
17. Place a FSJ Cut Rhinestone in the center of the flower.