Birthday Cards Celebrations -Spellbinders / Fun Stampers Journey

Do you have a birthday card list that's longer than your craft store receipt?  You crafters know exactly what I am talking about - those craft store receipts can be crazy long. Too funny -our gauge for comparison!  But seriously, if you have a lot of folks on your birthday list, then you need some craft supplies that can accommodate your needs with simplicity and versatility.  

Introducing a stamp and die set that meets your needs and delivers perfect birthday sentiments too! 

Spellbinders /Funs Stampers Journey  - Birthday Candles Stamp and coordinating Die set.

Birthday Candles Stamp Set from: Spellbinders / FSJ

Birthday Candles Die Set from: Spellbinders / FSJ

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Let the stamps and dies do the creative work while you sit back, relax and enjoy the process.  That's what crafting is all about - enjoying, relaxing and letting your cares melt away.  Swap the papers and ink colors used and you have a whole new look.

Feminine cards.....BAM done
Masculine cards ....you got this
Child themed cards....yep
Co-worker cards.....no problem
Church friends, old friends, new friends, friends from afar, Internet crafting friends.....

Let's talk Inks

Your ink color and quality are going to be the key for success with these stamps.  Swap out the ink colors and you've totally changed the look of the card.  It's that easy.  

You do need quality inks, however.  
I chose the happy cheery ink colors below.  The Fun Stampers Inks  have rich pigmentation with amazing coverage and come in a rainbow of colors. 

Turbo Teal Ink Pad from: Spellbinders / FSJ

Electric Lime Ink Pad from: Spellbinders / FSJ

Rich Coral True Color Fusion Ink Pad from: Spellbinders / FSJ

Mix and Match Supplies Now let's add a fun twist to your cards.  Start mixing and matching those Spellbinders Club dies and supplies with this Birthday Candle stamp and die set.  I happened to match Spellbinders APG-Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month , designed by Becca Feeken, and used the die as a background decorative border.   Grab March's APG -Die of the Month while it's still available!

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Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Membership

from: Spellbinders / FSJ 

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Thanks for stopping here.  Happy Crafting.

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Turbo Teal Ink Pad from: Spellbinders / FSJ

Electric Lime Ink Pad from: Spellbinders / FSJ

Rich Coral True Color Fusion Ink Pad from: Spellbinders / FSJ

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Birthday Candles Stamp Set from: Spellbinders / FSJ

Birthday Candles Die Set from: Spellbinders / FSJ

Dark Roast True Color Fusion Ink Pad from: Spellbinders / FSJ

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Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Membership

from: Spellbinders / FSJ 

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Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Membership

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Blitsy - Stenciled Star Cards - One Card - Three Looks

Stenciling with Heavy Gesso 

With July 4th just days away, it's time to kick the celebration into gear.  

I am on the Blitsy blog today demonstrating how easy it is to use heavy gesso with stencils. With the increased popularity of mixed media being combined with papercraft, it's time to show everyone how much fun heavy gesso can be. 

I know many of you are seasoned stenciling pros and have been using these molding paste mediums for some time now.  BUT I'll tell you why I prefer heavy gesso instead of molding paste.  Molding paste and I have sort of parted ways.  I have welcomed it's cousin, heavy gesso into my home.  

This card also easily transitions from flat to fat.  Many folks (including myself) love to be able to pop a card in the mail and have it fit comfortably in the envelope.   There are other times when I can hand deliver my card and do not mind it being thicker and more dimensional - embellished. 

There's a super short video on the Blisty blog that will take you through all the steps.  

So hop on over to the Blitsy blog for more detailed photos and the quick video.