Hello Papercrafters!  A few of us from the Designer Showcase team are doing a fun hop that is all about planners. As I have shared in the past, I keep my planners Clean and Simple.  I do like to decorate the pages to make them my own.  Today, I made a pocket for my 'To Do' lists, and a fun 'Be Brave' planner clip. 

​To create the pocket, I diecut planner Journey Days Create a Page, I did the middle sized one in Black Licorice cardstock, and the smaller one with Cranberry Bliss cardstock, I adhered them together using White Liner Tape to create a pocket. I created a few 'To Do' lists.  Are you a list person?  I used to not be, but this past year I am noticing I need lists. Smiles. I added dots using Clear Pigment ink with a Large Dauber and pad. 

I love to make planner clips.  For this layout, I made the 'Be Brave' one. I punched three scalloped circles out of Cranberry Bliss cardstock, gluing each layer together with a paperclip, topping it with a stamped Whip Cream Circle and added a Sweet Candy Drop. 

Last, but not least I made my own stickers using cardstock and While Liner Sheets... I love the sentiment 'get stuff done', it was perfect for my List Pocket. 

So there you have it.... some fun goodies to make using your AWESOME Fun Stampers Journey products. I hope you enjoy my Clean and Simple layout as much as I do. Don't forget a lot of the planner products are on sale this month, grab em' while you can. 

​The next blog on the hop is Miss Carrie Rhoades, click on the NEXT STOP button to take you directly to her blog.

Thank you for stopping by, be sure to leave a comment so I know you were here! 

I am so excited to see where October and November take us.  I am so excited for all the fun and amazing things we have to offer. 

As you may have heard, Richard Garay is no longer with Fun Stampers Journey.  Many are left with concerns about what this means for us.  I have never been more excited for the future.  I feel very strongly that we are headed in the right direction.  While it saddens me that Richard will no longer be on the same Journey as us, I want to remind the doubters that Richard was not the only driving force for the company.  He has an amazing crew who did a lot of the behind the scenes things that make us a well rounded company.  Kim Kesti as been with us from day one.  She has designed most of the projects, along with her amazing and talented design team.  Joe Garay (Richard's brother) and others have been the ones who have illustrated and designed our stamps.  Then there is the amazing Nicole Westervelt who has kept the company running smoothly along with all of her other crew members at the Journey Station.  While Richard was the one in lights, traveling, promoting and doing the videos--- he did not create Fun Stampers Journey alone. Let's not forget his team of coaches who have also been a huge driving force to start the company. Richard will be missed for his creativity and out of the box ideas.  I personally am thankful for the opportunities Richard and his crew have provided for me.  I am a stronger leader because of their faith in me to lead a large team of coaches across the US. Today, I have 300 coaches who are my reason why I am loving what I do.  

I want to remind everyone our October and November promotions have been in the works for months.  This is not a sign of being in trouble financially or a way to bring people on quickly.  It is a NEW quarter and this recruiting promotion was strategically planned months ago.  So with that said, check out this AMAZING opportunity to join me and my team on this wonderful Journey. 

During October and November you can join for as little as $25, this is our designer kit for our traditional hobbyist. It is normally $49.99.  PLUS, if you place your first qualifying party order of $150 or more, within your first 21 days as a Journey Coach, you will have the opportunity to purchase the Journey Platinum Die Cutting Machine for ONLY $50 (plus tax & shipping) - a $249.99 value! ​

Next up,  is our amazing October Special.  I am so excited for this because the planner kits are NOT just for planner people.  They are for anyone!  Think students, teachers or just for sending cards to your family and friends using all the fun goodies in the kits.  The kits will be packaged in a pretty box and pretty packing.  THINK Christmas gifts. 

I want to do a shout out to my AMAZING friends, family, downlines and customers.  Thank you for your support for the last three years.  I would not be here without all of you.  You are my WHY! 
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All 12 tutorials will be sent to you in one concise document, ready for you to enjoy! Coach Collective project tutorials are created with currently available supplies from Fun Stampers Journey and provide measurements in inches only. 

You can get this tutorial collection in a few ways:

• The first option is to use the Paypal Button below to order the PDF collection for $15, and I will begin sending it out to you on October 1st.  
• Option two, is to break out that wish list!  Make a purchase of $50 or more between October 1st, and October 31st  and I will send you this tutorial collection for FREE, without you having to do anything else!  
• The third and final option is joining my team!  If you've thought about joining FSJ as a coach, one of the perks of being on my team, is that you get any tutorial I create for FREE!  

If you are making a purchase - of $50 or more - from my FSJ store (10/1/17 - 10/31/17), 
you will receive this collection as a bonus, please do not purchase through this button.  
The tutorial will be sent out to you, after I receive confirmation of your order. 
Order Bonus not available outside of September dates.  Thanks!
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*Please note: I send the tutorial out, via email, myself.  If for some reason, you have not received it within  24 hours (and you've checked to make sure it's not in your spam folder), please email me at penningtoncreates@gmail.com

I cannot wait to see what you create. Post your photos! Be sure to tag Coach Collective, and Pennington Creates in your social media postings.  (#coachcollective #penningtoncreates)

Thank you for stopping by!
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The first of the month is almost here.  Which means it's almost time for another Collection from the Coach Collective.  What is Coach Collective?  It's a group of 12 Fun Stampers Journey Coaches, who team together to each create a tutorial for the monthly collection.  For one price, you get 12 tutorials - one from each of these talented coaches.  ​Be sure to stop back on Sept 28th THIS Thursday, for a sneak peak!  The projects are amazing--- think Halloween! 
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Thanks for stopping by! 

Hey there fellow papercrafters!  Christine back with a beauty!  I actually made this card a couple weeks ago... decided to show it off.  I am now transitioning my color palette to fall colors (it's time)... but before I do that entirely, I decided this beauty needed to be shared.  I love to make my own backgrounds... I am not a huge fan of patterned papers. I like to be unique and not be limited to the color palettes in patterned papers or the repetitive patterns. I am a huge fan of having my own creative license to create my own things. Ha. 

Anyhow, I have taken a few photos of the steps to create the background., it's pretty simple, but the end results are so pretty. 

Cardstock Measurements

• Whip Cream 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2 (card base); 4 x 5 1/4 (card front); 4 x 5/14 x 2 (for flower, sentiment and sprig)
• Sweet Pear 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
• Gold Mirror  4 1/4 x 5 1/2, diecut leaves and sprig using your diecutting machine. 

Instructions

(Creating the background) White Washing Technique

• Step 1: Stamp flower base randomly on Whip Cream cardstock with Sweet Berry True Fusion Ink
• Step 2: Stamp flower detail with Clear Pigment ink and emboss with Journey White Embossing Powder
• Step 3: Mixed Whip Cream Acrylic paint with water, (3 parts paint to 1 part water) apply over entire stamped panel with Large Dauber 
• Step 4: Stamp flower centers with Clear Pigment ink and emboss with Journey Gold Embossing Powder

(Creating the flower) Kissing Technique

• Step 1: Ink larger flower base with Watermelon True Fusion Ink 
• Step 2: Stamp onto clean Ornate Blooms stamp
• Step 3:  Stamp flower base onto Whip Cream cardstock, fussy cut flower

(Finishing the card) 

Diecut leaves with Gold Mirror paper,  Stamp sentiment on Whip Cream Circle (I cut two of the sentiments apart to stamp both Simply and amazing) ... assemble and embellish as shown in the photo. I used Journey Foam Squares between layers to give it a dimension. 

I hope I inspired you just a little today.  Keep spreading kindness, one hand-stamped card at a time. Until next time!
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Welcome to the first ever Designer’s Showcase Blog Hop! You should have arrived from Angela Kelly's blog.

What is the Designer’s Showcase?  We are a team of ten Journey Coaches from all over the country.  Fun Stampers Journey hand selected this group of coaches based on hand stamped submissions that we all sent in. Our goal is to showcase the amazing products that Fun Stampers Journey has to offer and inspire you to create. 

I am so honored to be on the team as you know.  I love to teach and inspiring others with Clean and Simple Cards.

If you want to follow along in the blog hop you will find a link below to go on to the next Coach’s blog or facebook page.  And at each blog you will find a link to the next, so you can see all of our creations and get to know the 2017-2018 Designer’s Showcase team. 

I LOVE that our Gel Press. paints and other supplies are on sale this month. Below I have a PDF with the FULL list of products on sale.  I would love it you placed an order through me. Smiles.  Now, lets get inky! You will need...

Cardstock

• Black Licorice 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2 (this is your card base)
• Lemon Drop 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
• Whip Cream 4 x 5 1/4 (2 pieces, one for the inside of your card to write on)

Instructions

• Use your Gel Press to create your background by adding a line of Lemon Yellow, Candy Apple and Pool Play paint. Brayer the paint by overlapping each color slightly, try not to over roll so the colors turn muddy (or brown).  
• Place the Fluttering Hearts Get Impression plate on top of the Gel press w/paint, press gently, then remove. 
• Lay your Whip Cream Cardstock on the Gel Press, press gently (rubbing your hand around the cardstock to pick up the paint) and remove.  You will have an amazing background. Don't forget to stamp the paint on the Heart Gel Impression plate onto another piece of cardstock to make another background for another time. 
• Stamp sentiment in Black Licorice.  (Optional, I like to re-stamp with Clear Pigment ink and apply Clear Embossing to my sentiments). 
• Assemble your card with your favorite adhesive... mine is the Easy Glide and Journey craft Glue.  

That's it... pretty easy huh? I hope you enjoy making this card as much as I do. ​♥♥♥

Thank you for stopping by, be sure to leave a comment so I know you were here.  Next up is Miss Kim Sinclair.

What awesome timing for this Special! This month’s Fun Stampers Journey Special is 20% OFF Mixed Media! #funstampersjourney

Click HERE to view the list of Mixed Media on Special! Did someone say Gel Press? YES! #gelpress

Would you like another awesome deal? Well I have one for you! #penningtoncreates

If you join my team in September and place your first qualifying $150.00 order before October 31, 2017 Fun Stampers Journey will send you $100.00 worth of Mixed Media Products for FREE!

You can choose to sign on with any of the 3 Fun Stampers Journey Kits:

Designer Kit – Perfect for the hobby coach $49.99
Includes: Business materials, 1 Catalog, 1 Trends Mini Catalog, Whip Cream & Assorted Cardstock Packs, Black Licorice Ink Pad, Journey accessories and Choose 2 stamp sets, 1 ATS stamp, 1 Die and 1 ink pad.

Journey Star Kit – Perfect for the everyday CRAFTER $99.99
Includes: Business materials, 6 Catalogs, 1 Trends Mini Catalog, Black Licorice, Whip Cream & Assorted Cardstock Packs, Black Licorice Ink Pad, Journey accessories and Choose 2 stamp sets, 1 ATS stamp, 1 Die, and 2 ink pads.

Journey Platinum – Perfect for the business enthusiast $199.99
Includes: Journey Platinum Die Cutting Machine, Business materials, 8 Catalogs, 1 Trends Mini Catalog, Black Licorice, Whip Cream & Assorted Cardstock Packs, Black Licorice Ink Pad, Journey accessories and Choose 3 stamp sets, 1 ATS stamp, 1 Die, and 3 ink pads.
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Choose the Kit that works for you! Click HERE for more information or email me: penningtoncreates@gmail.com

Today, classes opened up for registration at the One of a Kind Rubber Stamp! Scrap! Paper Craft! Held November 17-18, in Madison Wisconsin. It's a must attend event, so much fun and so much inspiration. 

2017 celebrates the 16th annual creative weekend of vendors, classes, demos, door prizes, Make & Takes and more! I am proud to represent Fun Stampers Journey with my team again as a vendor and instructor. I will be teaching two classes, I hope that you will join me. 

As always, thanks for supporting me and my business. I absolutely love what I do.  I love to inspire others to get inky making one amazing card after another. 

​Have an amazing day! 

Today is the day you’ve been waiting for! 

The September edition of Coach Collective is now available for purchase!  Click on the PayPal button below to order.

All 12 tutorials will be sent to you in one concise document, ready for you to enjoy! Coach Collective project tutorials are created with currently available supplies from Fun Stampers Journey and provide measurements in inches only.  This tutorial will be e-mailed to you by me, so if you do not receive it in 24 hours, please e-mail me. I cannot wait to see what you create.  Post your photos!  Be sure to tag #coachollective and #penningtoncreates in your social media postings.  Thank you!!

You can get this tutorial collection in a few ways:

• The first option is to use the Paypal Button below to order the PDF collection for $15, and I will send it out to you.*

 

• Option two, is to break out that wish list! Make a purchase of $50 or more between September 1st, and September 30th in my Fun Stampers Journey store, and I will send you this tutorial collection for FREE, without you having to do anything else!* 

 

• The third and final option is joining my team! If you've thought about joining FSJ as a coach, one of the perks of being on my team, is that you get any tutorial I create for FREE! As your direct upline that is my GIFT to you. 

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If you are making a purchase - of $50 or more - from my FSJ store (9/1/17 - 9/30/17),  you will receive this collection as a bonus, please do not purchase through this button.  The tutorial will be sent out to you, after I receive confirmation of your order. Order Bonus not available outside of September dates. Thanks!
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*Please note: I send the tutorial out, via email, myself. If for some reason, you have not received it within 24 hours (and you've checked to make sure it's not in your spam folder), please email me at penningtoncreates@gmail.com.

I cannot wait to see what you create. Post your photos! Be sure to tag me! 

Would you like a copy of the Fun Stampers Journey Annual Catalog or a copy of the Journey Holiday catalog?  Click HERE to order. 

Shop fun Stampers Journey from the convenience of your own home at my ONLINE STORE. View the online annual catalog and the online NEW Journey Holidays Catalog HERE. 

To host an online PARTY, click HERE for my PARTY IN A BOX option! ​​

Thank you for supporting my business! 

Hey there papercrafters!  Sorry I've been off my routine of posting on Tuesday and Thursdays due to all the announcements lately.  This past weekend, I enjoyed some studio time creating and watching lots of Netflix. Sometimes I need to escape from the hustle and bustle.  I finally inked up a fun ATS set, called Begin Adventure... it was a fast and easy card (my favorite kind).
 
Measurements 

• Black Licorice 4 1/4 x 11, scored in half 
• Pool Play 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
• Whip Cream 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 and scraps for cloud die-cuts

Instructions 

• Diecut some clouds using scraps of Whip Cream cardstock. 
• Brush Pool Play ink using cloud templates randomly with a small dauber. Overlapping creates a more nature look. 
• Stamp the sentiment and airplane, first with Black Licorice ink, restamp with Clear Pigment ink, and heat embossing with Clear Embossing. 
• Assemble and finish with some Cut Rhinestones. 

Thank you for stopping by today, please leave a comment so I know you were here. Smiles.

Look at THIS!!!  You are going to be on creative overload when this tutorial lands in your inbox!  Here is a sneak peek of all 12 projects.  Can you guess what any of them are? 
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The September edition of Coach Collective is now available to pre-order!  Click on the PayPal button below to order.

All 12 tutorials will be sent to you in one concise document, ready for you to enjoy! Coach Collective project tutorials are created with currently available supplies from Fun Stampers Journey and provide measurements in inches only.  This tutorial will be e-mailed to you by me, so if you do not receive it in 24 hours, please e-mail me. I cannot wait to see what you create.  Post your photos!  Be sure to tag #coachollective and #penningtoncreates in your social media postings.  Thank you!!

You can get this tutorial collection in a few ways:

• The first option is to use the Paypal Button below to order the PDF collection for $15, and I will send it out to you.*

 

• Option two, is to break out that wish list! Make a purchase of $50 or more between September 1st, and September 30th in my Fun Stampers Journey store, and I will send you this tutorial collection for FREE, without you having to do anything else!* 

 

• The third and final option is joining my team! If you've thought about joining FSJ as a coach, one of the perks of being on my team, is that you get any tutorial I create for FREE! As your direct upline that is my GIFT to you. 

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If you are making a purchase - of $50 or more - from my FSJ store (9/1/17 - 9/30/17),  you will receive this collection as a bonus, please do not purchase through this button.  The tutorial will be sent out to you, after I receive confirmation of your order. Order Bonus not available outside of September dates. Thanks!
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*Please note: I send the tutorial out, via email, myself. If for some reason, you have not received it within 24 hours (and you've checked to make sure it's not in your spam folder), please email me at penningtoncreates@gmail.com.

I cannot wait to see what you create. Post your photos! Be sure to tag me! 

Would you like a copy of the Fun Stampers Journey Annual Catalog or a copy of the Journey Holiday catalog?  Click HERE to order. 

Shop fun Stampers Journey from the convenience of your own home at my ONLINE STORE.  View the online annual catalog and the online NEW Journey Holidays Catalog HERE. 

To host an online PARTY, click HERE for my PARTY IN A BOX option! ​

Thank you for stopping by today, please leave a comment so I know you were here. Smiles.