tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79463039838885148012024-02-07T06:47:11.854-05:00Bloom With Kay Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-81950137265071977222018-04-11T06:00:00.000-04:002018-04-11T06:00:35.716-04:00April Bloom Box<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's a monthly box of gorgeousness that is delivered right to your door! Each month you receive an exclusive stamp set, pre cut elements, coordinating embellishments and step by step instructions to create four beautiful cards. Just add your own ink and some basic tools and you are ready to go! </span></div>
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-37590609225145358802018-04-09T06:00:00.000-04:002018-04-09T06:00:16.107-04:00Splish, Splash, Sparkle!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">April's promotion features one of my favorite FSJ products - our silks! It also features the splashes and they are great too, but I LOVE the silks. It's rare that I make a card that doesn't feature them, because they are the PERFECT finishing touch. My cards look nekkid without them now. It started innocently enough ... "what are these silks" I pondered as I looked through my catalog as a brand new coach. Let's order one and see. So I did - I picked Dark Roast and it remains one of my favorites. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They are so cute and so inexpensive, I just added a couple here and there, and FSJ added a few more colors and (be still my sparkle loving heart) then, in last years Holiday catalog, SPARKLE SILK!! Oh lordy... that escalated fast, and almost immediately sold out. People hoarded. Lack of sparkle silk was a real thing, it's that good. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Black Licorice, Whip Cream and Beach Ball are the latest additions. I wasn't convinced of the need for a black silk when Dark Roast is such a dark brown but I was WRONG. You can absolutely tell the difference and there is absolutely a need for both of them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> See my pretties? I love them all but my favorites are front and center and if you need any suggestions where to start your collection, those are the ones I'd suggest. And here is one of the first cards I ever made using silks. That's Dark Roast and Gold Silk - the total of my collection at the time using <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/fsj/store/AM/product/Hey-Honey-Stamp-Set,2195.aspx">Hey Honey (SS-0356)</a> which was one of the sets in my <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/pws/fsj/tabs/become-a-coach.aspx">Coach starter kit</a>. </span><br />
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-24601531275151221882018-04-08T12:41:00.003-04:002018-04-08T12:41:26.337-04:00Celebrating Life's Moments<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ironic that the new catalog should be called "Celebrating Life's Moment's" when I missed the excitement of launch day, stuck in bed with a sinus infection. Not much to celebrate there TBH.<br />
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This new catalog is fabulous! I know everyone always says that about new catalogs but since I saw the preview copy and used some of the sets during FSJ live, I've been excited for everyone else to see it too. Anyone who ordered over $50 in during the last quarter should have received their copy in the mail and I hope you love it as much as I do. There is a link to the online copy on the right hand side of the blog, but if you would like a paper copy in your hands, please let me know.<br />
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This is the card we made during FSJ live - we used the shaving cream method for the background, which is an old technique which was very new to me. Messy, but fun. I loved the way it came out and I love this set. It's called <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/BloomWithKay/store/AM/product/Small-Things-Stamp-Set,3466.aspx">Small Things (SS-0572)</a> and it's my featured set of the month. Look out for more examples of how to use this versatile set. Look closely and you will see it also features our Silver Silk which is part of the <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/PWS/BloomWithKay/store/AM/catalog/Splish-Splash-Sparkle,482.aspx">Splish, Splash, Sparkle </a> April promotion. Look out for a whole separate post on why I love our silks so much :) </div>
Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-82738212381081359032018-03-18T14:52:00.000-04:002018-03-18T14:52:24.313-04:00Bloom This Way Retirement Listings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-9961684113641799232017-07-03T19:06:00.000-04:002017-07-03T19:06:04.026-04:00July Bloom Box<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh my goodness, the cuteness of this set! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And if that weren't enough, for the first time ever our Bloom Box comes with an "a la carte" option, meaning that you don't have to subscribe and commit to a full 6 months. Richard listened to the feedback from his coaches and made some changes to the Bloom Box program that allows you to view the stamp set before you decide to buy. For monthly buyers (as opposed to Bloom Box subscribers) this is a "while supplies last" deal and I KNOW this darling set is going to sell out fast. She can be yours by going to <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney%2Ccom/BloomWithKay">my website</a> and ordering Item # KO-0003. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Previous Bloom Box sets have been available for purchase and included in the catalogs but with the introduction of the new versions of the program, this is no longer true. Mermaid Kisses is only available in July and only while supplies last. Mine is on order as we speak - see you under the sea!</span></div>
Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-19924369132962017282017-04-19T06:00:00.000-04:002017-04-19T06:00:01.069-04:00Bubble Wrap Background<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I joined Fun Stampers Journey, I really had no expectations other than getting some new craft supplied at a discounted price. I wanted some new ink pads and I can always use glue and other basic supplies so even if I never made it past my first quarter I could kitnap. And FSJ has a hobbyist option that is only $50 - what did I have to loose? Nothing, that's what. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What I got was so much more than a bunch of new ink pads! My love of paper crafting is back in a big way. I'm so enthused about this company, its products and its founder and president Richard Garay (RG) His enthusiasm is contagious, his products are innovative and he is so generous with his time and talent. If you are on FaceBook, check out his page RGSignature, where he often pops on to go live and share a project. These cards came from his share last Friday night, where he demonstrated how to create this background using the amazing FSJ Silks and the bubble wrap that protects some of the items in any given FSJ order. I just LOVED what he shared and was inspired to create these.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This set <a href="https://shop.funstampersjourney.com/MemberToolsDotNet/shoppingcartv3/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=20901&CatalogueID=222&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=73.153">(SS-0372</a>) caught my eye the very first time I looked through an FSJ Inspiration Book so imagine my delight when I saw it on the Collection Jubilee Promotion, meaning I could get it for 30% off the original price. The matching Washi tape can be colored but I really liked it just the way it was. Harder to see is the beautiful new Sparkle Silk that I used to highlight parts of the strip, That little bottle of loveliness is going to get it's own post very soon. The 30% off promo ends on April 30th. </span></div>
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-7901123603841015982017-04-10T06:30:00.000-04:002017-04-10T06:30:04.621-04:00Inspired by..<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have so many stampers I admire, who inspire me with their creations and their willingness to share. This card was inspired by this <a href="http://www.jennifermcguireink.com/2017/03/mono.html">post </a>by Jennifer McGuire, a lady I've never met, but one who has "inspired" me to spend lots of crafty dollars over the years. As soon as I saw it, I thought of this set - '<a href="https://shop.funstampersjourney.com/MemberToolsDotNet/shoppingcartv3/ProductDetail.aspx?CatalogueID=222&ProductID=20029&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0">To You (SS-0083) </a>by Fun Stampers Journey. And of course, it <b>needed </b>a few splashes of silk to finish it off. As I type this, I have several more on order...</span></div>
Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-40603974839328442652017-04-02T18:39:00.000-04:002017-04-02T18:39:09.576-04:00Addicted to CAS - Challenge #108 - SMILE!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had some time this weekend to join in with a few challenges. The key word this week is "SMILE" and was inspired by the glorious Florida sunshine which always makes me smile this early in the year, before the heat and humidity sets in. And can we all agree that very little says smile more than yellow polka dot cardstock? A happy combination of Fun Stampers Journey and AMuse Studio products on display in my entry the <a href="http://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2017/04/challenge-108-smile.html">Addicted To CAS challenge</a> </span></div>
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-37032431861315334082017-02-01T07:00:00.000-05:002017-02-01T07:00:20.465-05:00Sketch Challenge - SC628 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">FSJ has made me love stamping all over again and I truly don't understand why more people aren't talking about this company and their products. Those Color Silks alone...</span><br />
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-24861244605355568462017-01-29T14:44:00.001-05:002017-01-29T14:44:43.154-05:00CAS(E) this Sketch #206<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-77009330446302382032017-01-29T13:01:00.001-05:002017-01-29T13:01:45.115-05:00Love You So Much<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-83923905905816180282017-01-15T13:11:00.000-05:002017-01-15T13:11:00.658-05:00CASology Week 231 - Forest<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This uses the cute little raccoon from the <a href="https://shop.funstampersjourney.com/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartv3/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=20801&CatalogueID=222&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&ReferringDealerID=819698">FSJ Creature Comforts</a> set and some cute polka dot card stock from A Muse Studio. Life IS better with friends, wouldn't you agree?</div>
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-768366383357996842017-01-14T14:31:00.002-05:002017-01-14T14:36:58.299-05:00CAS(E) This sketch #204<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-72338616638177474062017-01-07T09:30:00.002-05:002017-01-07T09:34:23.048-05:00Amazing Memories Amazing 30% off sale!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
An interest in preserving memories was sort of a gateway drug into the world of papercrafting for me, but I got sidetracked along the way and never really got in to it as much as I thought I would, Maybe this promotions is a sign the time is right? Check out this<span style="color: magenta;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N1abVt1Ino&feature=youtu.be"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>video</b></span></a> </span>to view some of the available items. I've also loaded a shopping list. with the SKU #'s included on to the sidebar. If you don't have a catalog, there is a copy of that on the sidebar also. All the products can be purchased 24/7 from<br />
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-17109177875183426552017-01-02T17:09:00.000-05:002017-01-02T17:09:08.468-05:00Thistle Do It!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This stamp is the reason I am a brand new <a href="http://www.funstampersjourney.com/BloomWithKay">Journey Coach</a>.<br />
I've been looking for a thistle stamp for the longest time. Although I live (very happily) in Florida, I'm Scottish and the thistle is our national emblem. Thistle stamps are surprisingly hard to find so when I saw this in the Fun Stampers Journey catalog, I knew it must be mine. I was also in the market for a new red stamp pad for my Christmas card making and someone had recommended the FSJ Candy Apple red so I added that to the order too, along with a few other things and before I knew it I was right there at a $50 order. <br />
Did you know that a $50 investment can allow you to join Fun Stampers Journey? It's perfect for people like me who have been stamping for some time and have already gathered some of the things included in the other kits, plus one of the choices of included stamp sets was already on my wish list. I didn't have to think about that for too long - it's called Crafters Math and I bet you know exactly what I mean!<br />
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And since this is such a VIP stamp, here's another version. That little bottle in front looks like it might be nail polish but it's not, it's FSJ silk. We'll discuss the lusciousness which is FSJ silks on a different day because today is all about the thistle.<br />
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-46363060495565740082016-12-31T16:26:00.002-05:002016-12-31T16:59:35.060-05:00Bringing back the blog..<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time for new beginnings, new adventures and new journey's don't you agree?<br />
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After a long hiatus (the last post is from 2012!!) I've rediscovered my love of stamping and a new company to bring fresh inspiration so that seems reason enough to bring back the blog. <br />
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I thought of starting all over because what has gone before is such a mish mash of everything but one of the things I really like about Fun Stampers Journey is that they don't have such strict restrictions on what you can and can't do so that decision was mine to make and in the end I decided to keep what I had and add to it. <br />
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FSJ is new to me and maybe new to you too. We'll take the journey together!<br />
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-14247695280494676162012-09-09T11:23:00.001-04:002012-09-09T16:42:46.348-04:00100 Cards In 100 Days Challenge - completed!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My 100 cards in 100 days challenge is completed! I squeaked in by the skin of my teeth, with 6 hours to spare and some of the cards I made in that last mad dash were duplicates or just had very minor changes, but I did it. <br />
To be honest, I found the pressure of HAVING to create 10 cards in one afternoon a little stressful ! Lots of time spent creating nothing much that I liked led me to a quick dash to my LSS, where I found some new Tim Holtz stamps, which found their way in to my basket. They have been on my wish list for some time now so I rewarded myself for finishing my challenge in anticipation of doing so using my new stamps. Follow the logic there?<br />
Anyhow, here are the last 3 cards made for the challenge. Thanks for hanging in with me until the very end.</div>
Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-29879447779705593472012-09-07T08:54:00.001-04:002012-09-07T08:57:47.273-04:00CASology Challenge #9 - Family<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This weeks word was Family. This little house from the Hero Arts "Right At Home" set was the first thing I thought of. This set was designed for Operation Write Home - 25% of the profits of all the OWH /Hero Arts sets are donated to OWH so you get this super cute set, and you help our heroes at the same time. Win, win!</div>
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-70414638865251671052012-09-05T21:12:00.001-04:002012-09-05T21:12:34.437-04:00Something Wicked This Way Comes...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here's one of the cards that went off to Operation Write Home last week. No pieces of rubber were harmed in the creation of this card...... it came from a Basic Grey card making kit that I picked up in a sale at my LSS last year. I used to have a slight obsession with BG paper - anyone else feel the need to buy two pads of their favorite? One to use and one to keep? I think Scarlet's Letter was my all time favorite but really, I pretty much loves them all. One day, in the next twenty years or so once I've used up all that's already in my stash, I may allow myself to buy some more.....<br />
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Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148580698073911236noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946303983888514801.post-51513646008956296762012-09-04T06:00:00.000-04:002012-09-04T06:00:02.063-04:00Retro Sketches #27<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Loving the sketch challenges! I found another to play along with - and this time I've even managed to finish the card and upload it before the deadline. Amazing what a three day weekend can do for you... . Meet <a href="http://retrosketches.blogspot.com/">Retro Sketch # 27</a>.<br />
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And here's my card, fitting right in to my spooky September theme. <br />
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