Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Technique: Painting with PanPastels and Sparkle Silk

It's #TechniqueTuesday, friends! In today's card, I'll be teaching you how to paint on dark cardstock with a mix of PanPastels and Sparkle Silk. It is difficult to photograph the beauty of this shimmery technique, so you'll just need to try it for yourself!






To begin, I embossed the huge butterfly from the Bold Wings stamp set with Black Licorice Embossing Powder on Black Licorice cardstock. Then I used FSJ Sparkle Silk and mixed a little Bubblegum Pink PanPastel dust into the Silk, which created a shimmery pink silk. Gently use the side of a Sofft Tool wand on the surface of the powder to create a tiny amount of dust --- you only need a little. Scrape it onto an acrylic block or Clear View Sheet, then drop in a few drops of Sparkle Silk at a time and smoosh it around until you get the color of shimmery paint that you desire. 





Next, I painted it onto the butterfly with a small Blender Pen. I carefully painted adjacent cells of the butterfly's wing with varying layers of paint so that it really looked realistic. As you move the card around in the light, the shimmer is just spectacular.



A few splashes of the pure Sparkle Silk, a bow of Journey Black Licorice Gingham Ribbon, and you have a striking card to share with a friend and brighten their day!

The Bold Wings stamp set retires June 30, so contact me if you'd like to get it before it flies away!


Supplies List

Stamps: Bold Wings
Dies: Designer Frames
Inks: Clear Pigment Ink
Cardstock: Black Licorice, Bubble Gum
Coloring Tools: PanPastels, Sparkle Silk, Black Licorice Embossing Powder, Whip Cream Embossing Powder
Embellishments: Black Licorice gingham ribbon
Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Mini Glue Dots
Tools: Acrylic Block or Clear View Sheet

To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front.

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

A Square Affair

I just love a square card. They cost a few cents more to mail, but I think it's worth it because the square shape is an easy way to create a little extra drama in your designs. Did you know the US Postal Service sells stamps specifically for square cards, and also special stamps that include the surcharge for hand-canceling, in case you have "chubby" embellishments that prevent your card from being machined.

This quick, simple card uses the Dandelion Wishes stamp set and PanPastels to create a sunny, summery greeting. It's so quick and easy, you'll want to try it too!





Simply mask off the area you want to color in, using low-tack tape such as Post-It Tape, or painter's tape. (TIP: stick the tape to your arm first to remove some of the tackiness. When removing the tape, pull slowly, straight back from your paper, at a steep angle. This will help to prevent your paper from tearing.) 

Next, gently rub orange and yellow pastels into the paper until you get the desired color, leaving some lighter spots for interest. Stamp a few dandelions in Sweet Berry ink, then emboss a few with white embossing powder.

Line a sheet of Sweet Berry cardstock with White Liner sheet, and die-cut four of the same sentiment using the Designer Frames die set. Layer these four pieces together and you'll have a thick sentiment that resembles chipboard without all the work of covering, cutting and sanding it. Next, coat the sentiment and the outside edge of the card with Sparkle Silk. 





Finally, mix a little Journey Glaze with colored re-inker and Sparkle Dust (fine glitter) and drop a few drops at the bottom. This is a very inexpensive way to add embellishments for that WOW factor.






Supplies List

  • Stamps: Dandelion Wishes
  • Dies: Designer Frames Die Set
  • Inks: Clear Pigment Ink, Sweet Berry True Fusion Ink, Summer Days Re-Inker
  • Cardstock: Whip Cream, Sweet Berry
  • Coloring Tools: PanPastels, Sparkle Silk, Whip Cream Embossing Powder
  • Embellishments: Sparkle Dust glitter
  • Adhesives: Journey Glaze, Journey Craft Glue, White Liner Sheets, Scotch Blue Painter's Tape for Delicate Surfaces

    To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Up, Up and Away!

Here in Boise, Idaho, we have an annual festival called the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. For one week in late August, the skies are filled with the brilliant colors and extraordinary shapes of hot air balloons. (Photo credit: www.spiritofboise.com



This festival inspired my latest card creation. I just love the gorgeous "Follow Your Dreams" 3D hot air balloon stickers that you can get for free with a qualifying order from FSJ. They are retiring June 30 and only available while supplies last. 




The stickers are two and three layers deep, and add so much texture and color to your card. When used in combination with the FSJ Cloud Dreams dies and some leftover bits of Mirror Gold paper, they make a really beautiful, sunny card to brighten anyone's day. And about that Mirror Gold paper - it's on the expensive side because it is very high quality, so don't waste a single scrap. The ultra thin strips at the top and bottom of this card were leftovers from a previous project. 




The "thinking of you" message from the brilliant, versatile Inside & Out stamp set is perfect for this card. The front sentiment is heat set with Journey Gold Embossing Powder on Journey Vellum, which is thick enough to withstand the heat of the Journey Heat Tool without warping. Inside the card is a sweet message about spreading sunshine, which this card will certainly do. Consider using these balloons for a birthday card, or even a graduation note!



Supplies List


  • Stamps: Inside & Out
  • Dies: Cloud Dreams Bundle
  • Inks: Clear Pigment Ink
  • Cardstock: Whip Cream, Mirror Gold, Journey Vellum
  • Coloring Tools: Journey Gold Embossing Powder
  • Embellishments: Follow Your Dreams adhesive stickers
  • Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares, Mini Glue Dots
To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Coffee Gift Set

Some days you just can't function without a good cuppa Joe. "First coffee, then do all the things," am I right? Coffee gifts, cards, and images are all the rage these days, for good reason. Fun Stampers Journey has an adorable set of coffee stamps and dies to meet all your caffeinated needs.

This gift set uses both the Coffee Helps stamp and die bundle, and the Coffee First die set which can make both hot coffees and cold, blended coffee drinks. You could also make smoothies with this adorable die set!





I used both of these versatile sets to create a coffee themed gift set in cozy colors that would be perfect for a Christmas gift, or winter birthday. I know it's only June, but it's never too late to get started on your Christmas list!



I've used the Journey Squares and Journey Rectangle dies to create a faux Polaroid frame to highlight the sentiment, and I've decorated the card with various images from the stamp set. I made the tag using the ever-useful Bread Tag die, and decorated it with die cuts from the Coffee First set. 




On yesterday's post, I taught you how to make your own custom faux Washi tape, using the Tape It stamp set. I attached a couple pieces to my card using Journey Craft glue, which won't show behind the Journey Vellum. The straw on the tag is also made using the same technique. 

Finally, the Ink Splat ATS really looks like spilled coffee when stamped in Hazelnut Blend ink. I stamped it on the envelope to tie it all together. 



Supplies List

  • Stamps: Coffee Helps, Tape It, Ink Splat ATS
  • Dies: Coffee Helps, Coffee First, Bread Tag, Journey Rectangles, Journey Squares
  • Inks: Oatmeal Cookie, Hazelnut Blend, Dark Roast, Cranberry Crisp
  • Cardstock: Whip Cream, Cool Pool, Oatmeal Cookie, Dark Roast, Corrugated Stock, Journey Vellum
  • Coloring Tools: Journey Color Burst Pencils
  • Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares, Mini Glue Dots
To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Technique: DIY Custom Washi Tape

How many rolls of Washi Tape do you own? I'll bet I've collected at least 30 different colors, patterns, and widths. It's such a fun, inexpensive way to dress up a card. But all those rolls can really add up and sometimes you just run out of space to store them all. So here's a fun tip! You can create your own Washi tape to match your project. The Tape It stamp set by Fun Stampers Journey allows you to create your own Washi tape in a number of different patterns, and any color you want. 



You can stamp it onto plain white paper and it looks great. But if you want that true Washi tape transparent look, try stamping it on Journey Vellum and then cutting each end with a pair of pinking shears or other deckle edged scissors (or just tear it!) 



FSJ's True Color Fusion Inks can be stamped on just about any surface. It takes a while to dry on vellum and I'm impatient, so I used my Journey Heat Tool to set it in just a few seconds. Did you know that you can heat emboss on Journey Vellum? Our high-quality vellum is thicker than the typical vellum you can find at your local craft store, so it doesn't warp under the heat. Try embossing your Washi designs in any color of embossing powder you like. It looks spectacular in gold!



Check my blog tomorrow to see a card using my custom Washi tape. Here's a sneak peek:


Friday, June 15, 2018

Technique: Sunset Skies

I've had a crazy week and I needed to whip out a bunch of quick Father's Day cards for all the wonderful dads in my life. Here's a quick card that you can make with just a few supplies.



Using Glossy White cardstock and a few colors of Fun Stampers Journey True Color Fusion Ink Pads, you can make a quick and colorful sunset background. Simply swipe each color of ink pad across the cardstock, starting with the lightest color first (this is important so you don't contaminate your light ink pads with a dark color.) Overlap the colors so that they are well blended. The heavy pigment in FSJ pads makes them stay wet for a few minutes on glossy surfaces, so you can also use your finger to gently blend the colors once you've applied them all. No need to heat set it, it will dry completely in ten to fifteen minutes.

Next, use Black Licorice Ink to stamp your images. Here, I've used two inexpensive stamp sets, the treeline silhouette from Stay Wild ATS, and the airplane from Begin Adventure ATS.

Finally, heat emboss your choice of sentiment on a strip of black cardstock and viola!

Supplies List

  • Stamps: Stay Wild ATS, Begin Adventure ATS
  • Inks: Black Licorice True Fusion Ink, Clear Pigment Ink, Cosmic Grape, Candy Apple, Tangerine Tango, Pineapple Smoothie
  • Cardstock: Black Licorice, Glossy White
  • Coloring Tools: Whip Cream Embossing Powder
  • Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue

  • To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front

Friday, June 8, 2018

It's a Cocktails & Cards Party!

A quick post today, since I'm getting ready for a party! A dear friend and long-time customer of mine is holding a Cocktails & Cards Party in a few weeks, and I designed this party invitation especially for her. Cocktail Party is a retired stamp set, but I couldn't resist its whimsical design. The line drawing lends itself so well to bright colors, sparkle, and glazed glasses. I love that you can make the striped straw in the tall glass match your striped paper with the Striped Wall Background stamp. In this case, I chose black and white, but you could make it any color. The background is so simple to create with the Ink Splash embossing folder for a fizzy effect. And don't forget the matching envelope!

If you'd like to schedule a FREE card party in the Boise area, please message me through the Contact Me link at the top of the page. I'd love to get artsy with you and your friends!





Supplies List

  • Stamps: Cocktail Party, Striped Wall background stamp
  • Dies: Journey Circles, Ink Splash Embossing Folder
  • Inks: Black Licorice True Fusion Ink, Clear Pigment Ink
  • Cardstock: Whip Cream, Black Licorice, Outrageous Pink, Electric Lime
  • Coloring Tools: Journey Color Splash Pencils, Journey Blending Brush Small, Sparkle Silk, Whip Cream Embossing Powder
  • Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares, Journey Glaze
  • Tools: Bloom Tool (piercing tip)

    To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Technique: PanPastels on Black Paper

PanPastels are my favorite coloring tool, and I find myself constantly looking for new ways to use them. It's easy to always reach for white paper when you're planning to stamp and color, but why not try something totally different?





Here's a fun technique that you can try with PanPastels. They look amazing on black paper! Here, I used Black Licorice embossing powder to emboss several flowers on Black Licorice cardstock, using the Pretty Petals stamp set by FJS (retiring June 30). Then I used the Sofft Tools wand with the "slipper" tip to apply four colors of PanPastels: Whip Cream and Pool Play on the small flowers, and Sweet Berry and Banana Cream on the large flowers. 




I added a few "dew drops" of Journey Glaze, and a white embossed sentiment from the Good Karma stamp set (also retiring June 30.) The result is a striking but simple card that you can complete in just a few minutes. This technique would make a beautiful sympathy card as well.

Tip: You do not need to set PanPastels with any kind of fixative, as they cure on their own in about 24 hours. However, if you choose to use a fixative, please be sure to use a very light coating of artist-grade fixative so that it won't change the color of your pastels, or degrade to yellow over time. Many people mistakenly use hairspray, which will turn yellow within about a year. Your work is ART! Treat it accordingly.


Supplies List

Stamps: Pretty Petals, Good Karma
Inks: Clear Pigment Ink
Cardstock: Black Licorice
Coloring Tools: PanPastels, Black Licorice Embossing Powder, Whip Cream Embossing Powder
Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares, Journey Glaze

To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Grandma's Hummingbird

My late grandmother adored hummingbirds, and she had several feeders hanging just outside her living room window. We would watch them flittering about for hours on end. It's one of my favorite memories from my childhood. I made this card in honor of my Grandma and her favorite species, the Ruby-Throated Hummer.



First, I created the background using red and orange PanPastels to create a sunset effect. Then I layered Whip Cream cardstock onto a White Liner (sticky paper) sheet, and die cut the Floral View background, peeled the sticker backing off and adhered it to my card. Next, I heat embossed the "thank you" sentiment from Embroidered Greetings, onto a strip of Black Licorice cardstock.



Next, I used Clear Pigment Ink to stamp the bird on Whip Cream cardstock. Then I gently rubbed Panpastels over the ink to create the colored feathers of the bird. I die cut him with the coordinating dies, and then sponged the edges with black ink.



Finally, I spiraled a length of Black Licorice twine and tacked it down in a few places with Mini Glue Dots before layering on the bird using Foam Squares. This loop of twine gives the feeling of motion to mimic the constant flutter of a hummingbird's tiny wings. A few strategically placed Cut Rhinestones and some Sparkle Silk on the feathers finishes off this card for a dear friend.

Supplies List

  • Stamps: Sweet Petunias, Embroidered Greetings
  • Dies: Sweet Petunias, Floral View
  • Inks: Clear Pigment Ink
  • Cardstock: Whip Cream, Black Licorice
  • Coloring Tools: PanPastels, Sparkle Silk, Whip Cream Embossing Powder
  • Embellishments: Black Licorice Twine, Cut Rhinestones
  • Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares, Mini Glue Dots
To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front

Saturday, May 5, 2018

A Bushel & a Peck...of Pickles!

My mom has canned her own vegetables and herbs every year since I was a kid, and I'm especially fond of her dill pickles. I made this summery card for her for Mother's Day, using the FSJ patterned paper called Sunday Adventure Prints, and the coordinating stamp set, "Bushel and a Peck." 



Using three different colors of green ink, I stamped jars of pickles (with sprigs of dill!) and snap peas. I coated the jars in Journey Glaze to make them look like glass, and topped them off with lids stamped in silver ink. I added a few finishing touches with Black Licorice gingham ribbon, three little pearls, and a tiny heart tag with a pop of red. It's those little details that really make a card special. 

Supplies List

  • Stamps: Bushel and a Peck
  • Inks: Electric Lime, Lemongrass, Kiwi Slice, Black Licorice, Cranberry Crisp, Journey Silver
  • Cardstock: Whip Cream, Black Licorice, Lemongrass, Sunday Adventure Prints
  • Embellishments: Black Licorice Gingham Ribbon, Pearls
  • Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares, Mini Glue Dots, Journey Glaze
To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Technique: Butterfly Dust

I just love the huge butterfly in the Bold Wings stamp set and I'll be sad to see it retire on June 30, 2018. This image can be a little daunting at first because it barely fits onto an A2 sized card, and does't leave any room for anything else. But get yourself used to the idea of only using a portion of a stamp on your card. In this case, I've cut off nearly half of the butterfly by tucking it under a textured frame. The result is a unique and visually appealing card that will wow your recipient.




The butterfly is heat embossed in Black Licorice, and then colored using PanPastels. There are only two colors used here, a pale yellow and a rich blue, but where they meet creates a lovely shade of minty green. PanPastels blend together so easily.



The frame is created with a chevron embossing folder, but you could use any design you prefer. I simply cut a rectangle slightly larger than the card base, ran it through the embossing folder, and then used my Journey Paper Trimmer to cut out the interior rectangle. You could also use Journey Rectangle dies to make it even easier. The just pop up the frame using foam tape, and tuck the wings underneath.



As a finishing touch (before layering everything together), I've sprinkled a bit of loose embossing powder just above the butterfly. I used the Journey Heat Tool from underneath to set the powder without blowing it away, since it's not adhered with ink in the traditional manor. This results in a sprinkle of shiny dust that resembles the dust of butterfly wings. Be sure to curl the wings with your Crease Tool and prop them up with a double layer of Journey Foam Squares so they appear lifelike. And finally, coat the whole butterfly with Sparkle Silk diluted with a few drops of water, to create that beautiful butterfly shimmer. 



Supplies List

  • Stamps: Bold Wings, Small Things
  • Dies: Journey Rectangles, Chevron Embossing Folder
  • Inks: Clear Pigment Ink
  • Cardstock: Whip Cream, Black Licorice
  • Coloring Tools: PanPastels, Sparkle Silk, Whip Cream Embossing Powder, Black Licorice Embossing Powder
  • Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares, Mini Glue Dots, Foam Tape
  • Tools: Journey Heat Tool, Journey Paper Trimmer, Media Tray, Details Pro Shears
To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Fast Flutters

Sometimes you just don't have a lot of extra time to make a card for that someone special in your life. But don't worry, I can help! I have a quick and simple card for you today, that takes just a few ingredients and about 30 minutes of your time. 




I stamped the butterflies in Clear Pigment Ink, and then heat embossed the images using Black Licorice Embossing Powder. I used PanPastels to color the butterflies, and then cut them out with the coordinating die. I curved their wings with the Crease Tool to make them pop up, and attached them to the paper with Mini Glue Dots, only at the body. Then I placed a double layer of Small Journey Foam Squares under each wing. I used an embossing folder to add some interest to the background layer. A bit of Sparkle Silk to add shimmer to the wings, a heat embossed sentiment, and a splatter of Black Licorice Silk for those finishing touches.



Supplies List

  • Stamps: Small Things
  • Dies: Small Things, Love Letter Embossing Folder
  • Inks: Clear Pigment Ink
  • Cardstock: Whip Cream, Black Licorice, Rich Coral
  • Coloring Tools: PanPastels, Sparkle Silk, Black Licorice Embossing Powder, Black Licorice Silk
  • Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares, Mini Glue Dots
To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Technique: Embossing in Any Color

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or you're just starting out, sometimes you don't have the exact color you need for your design. Today, we'll look at a simple way to expand your arsenal of embossing colors.

As seen in my Square Affair post, I've masked off a section of the card with low-tack tape, and then used stamped images, embossed images, and PanPastels to create a unique and interesting background.





Did you know you can heat emboss an image in virtually any color? Simply press your stamp into Clear Pigment Ink, and then into the colored ink of your choice, then stamp on the paper and apply clear embossing powder and heat set. Viola! Custom embossing!




For this card, I used the "rock-n-roll" technique on both the sentiment and the butterfly, to get a two-tone image. To achieve this, stamp in your clear ink first, then in your lightest color, then roll the very edges of your stamp into a darker color, leaving the center only coated in the light ink.

Next, stamp the image over the top of the PanPastel strip, and sprinkle on clear embossing powder, then heat seat with the Journey Heat Tool. 
Follow the same steps for the sentiment. I also heat embossed some butterflies in white to add interest. 

Note: Test this technique on scratch paper first, as some brands and some colors of ink can change color when mixed with clear ink.



Finally, don't forget to pretty up the inside and envelope. Whoever receives your wonderful creation will really appreciate your attention to detail.



Supplies List

  • Stamps: Small Things, Postage Stamp ATS, Bold Wings (sentiment)
  • Inks: Clear Pigment Ink, Sweet Berry, Pretty Pansy
  • Cardstock: Whip Cream, Pretty Pansy
  • Coloring Tools: Whip Cream Embossing Powder, Clear Embossing Powder
  • Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Scotch Painter's Tape for Delicate Surfaces

To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front

Monday, April 9, 2018

Some of that sass!

I used the three spunky gals from the Stay Sassy stamp set, to make a few cards and a treat bag topper.. I just love their modern fashion sense and the phrases that really show their personalities. Color them any way you like to match you or your recipient!



The second card uses Turbo Teal and Sour Lemon Splashes to make a super quick background. Just one spray of each and you've got a bright, cheerful splattering of highly pigmented paint. Don't forget to use a little Journey Glaze to make those sunglasses shine. 




The last girl, who I'm pretty sure likes candy, is the treat topper for the little candy bags I made for my customers at Stamp Camp. I placed her on our super versatile Bread Tag die and then just slid it around the top of the bag. So easy!



Stay Sassy is only available until June 30, 2018, so contact me if you're interested in purchasing these three fun ladies for your next stamping project.


Supplies List

  • Stamps: Stay Sassy, Deco Dots ATS
  • Dies: Journey Rectangles, Journey Squares, Bread Tag, 
  • Inks: Black Licorice True Fusion Ink, Clear Pigment Ink, Cosmic Grape
  • Cardstock: Whip Cream, Black Licorice, Sunday Adventure Prints
  • Coloring Tools: Journey Color Burst Pencils, Sparkle Silk, Whip Cream Embossing Powder, Black Licorice Embossing Powder, Turbo Teal Color Splash, Sour Lemon Color Splash
  • Embellishments: Candy Dots, Journey Girl Striped Ribbon
  • Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares, Mini Glue Dots, Journey Glaze
  • Tools: Details Pro Shears

    To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Mirror, Mirror

I love quick, simple cards for those days when you need to send handmade kindness but you have just a few minutes available to create something spectacular. It can be done! I promise. Here, I've backed a sheet of Whip Cream cardstock with a White Liner (sticky paper) sheet, and then die cut it with the Layered Leaves die. This makes the back of the die cut piece all sticky on the back, so you can attach it right to the Mirror Gold paper without using any additional adhesive.




Next, I layered a strip of vellum, and then a butterfly from the Small Things stamp set, heat embossed in Black Licorice and then colored quickly with PanPastels. (Tip: Our Journey Craft Glue dries clear underneath vellum!) Finally, I layered black cardstock onto a White Liner sheet, and die cut 3 of the "congrats" sentiment from the Designer Frames die set. I peeled off the sticker backing paper and layered the 3 sentiments on top of each other. Then I coated the sentiment with Journey Glaze to make it thick and shiny.

In less than 30 minutes (minus drying time) this card is finished!


Supplies List

  • Stamps: Small Things
  • Dies: Small Things, Designer Frames, Layered Leaves
  • Inks: Clear Pigment Ink
  • Cardstock: Whip Cream, Black Licorice, Mirror Gold, Journey Vellum
  • Coloring Tools: PanPastels, Black Licorice Embossing Powder
  • Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares, Mini Glue Dots, Journey Glaze, White Liner Sheets

To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Technique: Erasing PanPastels

I just love bees...on paper at least. They are such useful creatures, and they really get a bad rap because of their sting. But science tells us that without the honey bee, humans would cease to exist! So let's take today to celebrate the beautiful, essential honey bee.




This card is simple, but really packs a "WOW" factor. To create the background, ink up the Hexagon Background stamp with Clear Pigment Ink, stamp it on Whip Cream Paper, and then gently rub blue shades of PanPastel into the ink to highlight the stamp's detail. It only takes about two minutes to do this and you'll want to use this technique over and over!





Did you know you can ERASE PanPastels? That's right. Whether you want to intentionally remove color to highlight certain areas, or even if you've just made a mistake, you can easily remove it with an inexpensive eraser. I prefer a white polymer eraser because it's not too hard on your paper. You can get these at the dollar store in block form, or pencil eraser tips (for fine details). On this card, which is colored entirely with PanPastels, I erased the highlighted areas on the leaves and flower petals.





Much like butterflies or dragonflies, honey bees have shimmery wings. To add a little shimmer, I've diluted Sparkle Silk with a few drops of water and coated the bees wings. I used undiluted Sparkle Silk to splatter across the card and add extra interest. WARNING: Sparkle Silk is addictive! You'll find yourself wanting to splash it everywhere. 



Supplies List

  • Stamps: Summer Garden, Hexagon Background, Hey Honey, Small Things
  • Inks: Clear Pigment Ink
  • Cardstock: Whip Cream, Black Licorice
  • Coloring Tools: PanPastels, Sparkle Silk, Whip Cream Embossing Powder, Black Licorice Embiossing Powder, White POSCA Pen
  • Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares
  • Tools: Details Pro Shears, Journey Heat Gun, Media Tray, White Polymer Eraser

    To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front