Hello my stamping friends and happy Wednesday to you!!!
In my last post I mentioned that I had created another card with some of my new goodies from Fun Stampers Journey…and here it is!
I purchased a lovely stitched-looking stamp set called “Dreams Follow”, which can be purchased on its own, or as part of a bundle. I had very limited supplies and only one roll of ribbon so that made my color decision easy! Bubble Gum! Such a pretty shade of pink!
I used my Misti to ‘randomly’ stamp two butterflies on my main panel, then stamped the sentiment from “Sweet One”, tied the ribbon, added the popped up butterfly and a few yummy enamel dots and voila! Done! I did use Wink of Stella all over the main butterfly and it sparkles so nicely!!
I didn’t have any pattern paper from Fun Stampers Journey so I just went through my 6×6 paper stash until I came to this simple grey design and thought it would be a great compliment to all that pink. And that’s it!
Sometimes decisions are as simple as a pretty color, vibrant ink (I’ll explain that further in a future post), and some pretty stamp sets with pretty price tags. After making these two new cards I realized that I had come to a fork in the road, and made the decision to leave Stampin’ Up! and join Fun Stampers Journey. You will be seeing subtle changes to the look of my blog in the near future as I continue with my fresh approach to life. I also think that having a milestone birthday (50 years old today, heaven help me but I can’t believe that) has a lot to do with my wanting to refresh things.
Thank you SO much for all of your kind words of support. They have meant so much to me as I move out of my comfort zone!
Blessings to you!
Card Stock: Stamper’s Select White by Papertrey Ink
Pattern Paper: Unknown
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Bubblegum by Fun Stamper’s Journey
Stamps: Sweet You and Dreams Follow by Fun Stampers Journey
Dies: Dreams Follow by Fun Stampers Journey
Tools: Journey Platinum Machine by Fun Stampers Journey
Embellishments: Candy Minis and 5/8″ Bubble Gum Satin Ribbon by Fun Stampers Journey
Other: Medium Whisper White Envelope by Stampin’ Up!
Absolutely beautiful, Shannon! I have to admit, it is fun to see some new and different products. Best wishes for you on your new journey!
Beautiful card, Shannon! Good for you for following your heart and dreams; I wish you luck in your new venture. And happy birthday!!
I loved this card when I first saw it on Instagram and love it all over again here. Here’s to a Happy Birthday and happy new adventure. BTW…50? only 50?
I have complained to SU for years now about their dull, dreary colors and ask why are they obsessed with dull earth colors, and colors that are so similar that too often a stray piece of paper doesn’t seem to fit anywhere. Disappointed once again with color revamp. Someone posted a photo of their rainbow order paper storage which really highlighted this. Oh, and the “clear” stamps that aren’t clear but also don’t cling. Even though everyone else has done that successfully for years. They are a good company but they just don’t get some things.