Martha's Pumpkins Trio

Welcome to the first 2018-2019 FSJ Creative Team Blog Hop! 
I am absolutely thrilled to be a member of this very talented team of designers. 
This team will bring you fun and inspiring projects every month by using some of the amazing and colorful products from FSJ! Today I will be showcasing the Martha's Pumpkins Bundle. But, before I dive into that, please check out the list of blog hoppers below and be sure to visit each and every one. I think you will totally enjoy the creativity and talent that these ladies have to share!

Kazan Clark
Lezlye Lauterbach 
Carrie Rhoades 
Christine Chan 
Jill Hilliard 
Jenny Watson (you are here)
Marty McGee 
Alissa Hall 
 
Oh, and just in case you get lost along the way, the official blog list is also posted on the
Fun Stampers Journey blog  - you can see that list HERE.

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Today I will be showcasing a new bundle from the Journey Holidays Trends Mini Catalog.  The minute I saw Martha's Pumpkins debuted at the Fun Stampers Journey convention in June, I knew it would be the first set I would purchase from the new Journey Holidays Mini.  I love everything about the set - it's very versatile in that it can be used for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving.....AND it has a matching die set!  Please enjoy my Martha's Pumpkin Trio as I demonstrate fun and easy ways to utilize this bundle for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Fall Card

Supplies

STAMPS, DIES & EMBOSSING FOLDERS
Martha's Pumpkins BD-0426, Garden Fence DI-0485, Hello Fall SS-0450
PAPER
Whip Cream CS-0040, Oatmeal Cookie CS-0023, Cocoa Powder CS-0008
INK/COLORING
Cocoa Powder IP-0016, Oatmeal Cookie IP-0011, Banana Cream IP-0046, Tangerine Fusion IP-0005, Lemongrass IP-0022, Lovely Blue IP-0075
EMBELLISHMENTS
Journey Glaze AD-0003, Natural Journey Twine AC-0005, Rainbow Drops AC-0178, Gift Twine AC-0395, Sparkle Silk IP-0126
ADHESIVES
Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081, Foam Squares AD-0084 & AD-0085, Craft Glue AD-0111, White Liner Tape AD-0001, Glue Dots AD-0083
TOOLS
Bloom Tool TO-0073, Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Details Pro Shears TO-0063, FSJ Platinum 6 TO-0153,  Journey Scoring Board TO-0149, Large Dauber Dowel TO-0138, Small Dauber Dowel TO-0137, Cement Tile Stencil JM-0118

Measurements

Cocoa Powder Card Stock
- card base 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
Whip Cream Card Stock
- front panel 3-3/4" x 5"
- piece to die cut pumpkins 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
- piece to stamp sentiment 3/4" x 2-1/2"
Oatmeal Cookie Card Stock
- layered panel 4" x 5-1/4"
- piece to die cut fence 2-1/2" x 6"

Instructions

This is a really fun card to create - it utilizes a paper piecing technique to create the different colors on the pumpkins.  To begin, stamp the smallest pumpkin in the set in Banana Cream, Oatmeal Cookie and Lemongrass ink on Whip Cream card stock.  Stamp the double pumpkin stamp in Cocoa Powder, Tangerine Fusion and Lemongrass ink on Whip Cream card stock.  Die cut all the stamped images using the FSJ Platinum 6 machine and the matching die set.

It is easiest to cut the pumpkins and stems, so the Lemongrass pumpkin die cuts will be the base.  Using your Details Pro Shears, cut the stems out of the Oatmeal Cookie and Cocoa Powder die cuts.  Then, cut the pumpkins out of the Tangerine Fusion and Banana Cream images.  Using Journey Craft Glue, adhere the pumpkins and stems to the Lemongrass die cuts to create the tri-colored pumpkin images.

Using the FSJ Platinum 6, Garden Fence die and Oatmeal Cookie card stock, die cut the fence and add Cocoa Powder ink with the Small Dauber.  Using the Large Dauber, Cement Tile Stencil, Lovely Blue and Lemongrass ink, create the background on the Whip Cream card stock.  Add extra ink from the dauber along the edges of the card stock.  Add Sparkle Silk to the stenciled panel.

Adhere the fence to the stenciled panel and trim edges as needed.  Using the Journey Scoring Board, score and fold the Cocoa Powder card stock base.  Adhere the Oatmeal Cookie panel the Cocoa Powder and the Whip Cream Stenciled panel to the Oatmeal Cookie.  Stamp the 'Hello Fall' sentiment on the 3/4" x 2-1/2" Whip Cream card stock using Cocoa Powder ink.  Cut the right side into a banner shape using your Details Pro Shears.  Adhere just above the fence on the left side.  Adhere the pumpkins using Journey Foam Squares on the bottom right of the fence.  Tie a double bow (pro tip: check out this tutorial from FSJ on tying double bows) using Natural Journey Twine.  Cut two pieces of Gift Twine, about 5" each and separate the metallic gold threads from the twine.  Save the twine for another project, you will only use the gold metallic for this card.  Place a Journey Glue Dot on the left side of the fence and lay the two piece of gold metallic thread on the dot.  Add the double bow on top of the Journey Glue Dot and gold thread.  Embellish the card by tracing the sentiment with Journey Glaze and adhering Rainbow Drops to the front of the card.

Halloween Card

Supplies

STAMPS, DIES & EMBOSSING FOLDERS
Martha's Pumpkins BD-0426, Striped Wall SS-0180, Annual Celebration SS-0167, Circle Around DI-0466, Journey Scallops DI-0460
PAPER
Whip Cream CS-0040, Black Licorice CS-0003, Citrus Cooler CS-0089, Grape Fusion CS-0012, Limeade Splash CS-0020, Fall-O-Ween Prints PP-0060
INK/COLORING
Black Licorice IP-0041, Clear Pigment IP-0102, Journey White Embossing Powder IP-0098
EMBELLISHMENTS
Black Licorice Satin Ribbon AC-0106, Sweet Candy Drops AC-0275
ADHESIVES
Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081, Foam Squares AD-0084 & AD-0085, Craft Glue AD-0111, White Liner Tape AD-0001
TOOLS
Bloom Tool TO-0073, Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Details Pro Shears TO-0063, FSJ Platinum 6 TO-0153,  Journey Scoring Board TO-0149, Journey Heat Gun TO-0083, Journey Colorless Blender JM-0095, Journey Sofft Tools JM-0098, Media Tray TO-0122

Measurements

Citrus Cooler Card Stock
- card base 4-1/4" x 11"
- piece to die cut circle 3" x 3"
Whip Cream Card Stock
- front panel 4" x 5-1/4"
Limeade Splash Card Stock
- front panel 4" x 2-1/2"
Black Licorice Card Stock
- layered panel 4-1/8" x 5-3/8"
- piece to emboss and die cut pumpkin 3" x 3"
- piece for sentiment 1" x 3"
Grape Fusion Card Stock
- piece to die cut scallop circle 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"
Polka Dot Fall-O-Ween Print
- front strip 1-1/2" x 4"

Instructions

I love the different patterns and colors in this Halloween card.  The polka dots and stripes give a fun, whimsical look.  This card is no tricks and all treats!  Begin by using Journey Sofft Tools to apply Journey Colorless Blender to the 3" x 3" and 1" x 3" Black Licorice card stock.  This will remove static and ensure the embossing powder only sticks where you have stamped the image.  Stamp the spider web pumpkin and 'Happy Halloween' sentiment in Clear Pigment ink on Black Licorice card stock and cover in Journey White embossing powder.  Activate the embossing powder by heating with your Journey Heat Gun.  Using your FSJ Platinum 6, die cut the pumpkin using the coordinating die.  Die cut the 3" x 3" Tangerine Fusion card stock using the third largest circle from the Circle Around die set.  Once the circle is cut, run it through again to add the stitching from the third largest stitched die, also from the Circle Around die set.  While you can run the full circle and stitched circle through at the same time, I prefer to run one at a time to ensure I have my stitching lined up well on the circle so it is even.  Die cut the 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" Grape Fusion card stock using the third largest scallop circle from the Journey Scallops die set.

Next, stamp the Whip Cream card stock using the Striped Wall stamp and Black Licorice ink.  You want the image to be very crisp and dark so use a well inked stamp pad and make sure the stamp has plenty of ink coverage before stamping it on the Whip Cream card stock.  Adhere the Black Licorice card stock panel to the Tangerine Fusion card base.  Adhere the Limeade Splash card stock to the top half of the Striped Wall stamped Whip Cream panel.  Cover where the Limeade Splash ends on the Whip Cream with your strip of Grape Fusion polka dot printed paper.  Tie a bow of Black Licorice Satin Ribbon around the Whip Cream panel, just under the polka dot strip.  Adhere the Whip Cream panel to the Black Licorice panel.  Adhere the Tangerine Fusion die cut circle to the Grape Fusion die cut scallop circle.  Using Journey Foam Squares, attach the embossed pumpkin die cut to the Tangerine Fusion circle.  Adhere the Grape Fusion scallop circle to the left side of the card, careful not to put adhesive to the side of the scallop circle that hangs off the edge of the card.  Using your Details Pro Shears, hand cut a banner edge on the right side of the sentiment strip and adhere to the card using Journey Foam Squares.  Again, careful not to put adhesive on the edge that hangs off the card edge.  Sometimes it adds more interest to your project when you design outside the traditional 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card front.  Finish your card by adding the best embellishment EVER - Sweet Candy Drops.  I mean, they're the perfect addition.  Always.

Thanksgiving Card

Supplies

STAMPS, DIES & EMBOSSING FOLDERS
Martha's Pumpkins BD-0426, Doily DI-0105, Tiny Dot Embossing Folder EF-0037 (Bloom Benefit), Tom Turkey AT-0296 (Bloom Benefit)
PAPER
Whip Cream CS-0040, Sweet Pear CS-0095, Peaches and Cream CS-0144, Journey Vellum PP-0044
INK/COLORING
Clear Pigment IP-0102, Rose Gold Embossing Powder IP-0147, Journey White Embossing Powder IP-0098, Liquid Colors: Peaches and Cream IP-0155, Sweet Pear IP-0162, Limeade Splash IP-0133, Orange Creamsicle IP-0135
EMBELLISHMENTS
Pearls AC-0024, Meadow Pearls AC-0404, Gift Twine AC-0395
ADHESIVES
Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081, Foam Squares AD-0084 & AD-0085, Craft Glue AD-0111, White Liner Tape AD-0001
TOOLS
Bloom Tool TO-0073, Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Details Pro Shears TO-0063, FSJ Platinum 6 TO-0153,  Journey Scoring Board TO-0149, Journey Heat Gun TO-0083, Journey Colorless Blender JM-0095, Journey Sofft Tools JM-0098, Small Journey Blending Brush TO-0097, Medium Journey Blending Brush TO-0098, Media Tray TO-0122, Bloom Palette TO-0151, Journey Corner Rounder TO-0150

Measurements

Whip Cream Card Stock
- card base 4-1/4" x 11"
- piece to stamp and die cut pumpkins 3-1/2" x 5-1/2"
- strip for sentiment 1-3/8" x 3-3/4"
Sweet Pear Card Stock
- front panel 4" x 5-1/4"
Journey Vellum
- front panel 3-3/4" x 5"
Peaches and Cream Card Stock
- piece to die cut doily 4-1/2" x 4-1/2"

Instructions

While I love rich, deep colors for fall cards the Rose Gold embossing powder was calling to me and I absolutely love how this Thanksgiving card turned out with the light, almost pastel colors.  Sweet Pear is a color I haven't utilized as much as I should.  I have recently fallen in love with this color, it's really a very beautiful yellow-green that pairs well with many of FSJ's other colors.  To create this card, begin by using Journey Sofft Tools to apply Journey Colorless Blender to the 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" and 1-3/8" x 3-3/4" Whip Cream card stock.  Stamp the largest pumpkin and tall, slender pumpkin in Clear Pigment ink and cover with Journey White embossing powder.  Stamp the 'Give Thanks' sentiment in Clear Pigment ink and cover with Rose Gold embossing powder.  Heat with the Journey Heat Gun to set the embossing powder.  Die cut the Peaches and Cream card stock using the Doily die - the Bloom Tool comes in handy to remove the pieces from the die.  With intricate dies, such as the Doily die, I run it through my machine, turn it over so the cut side is up, turn it 90° and run it through again.  This ensures you have nice, full cuts in your card stock.  Using the Tiny Dots embossing folder, emboss the Journey Vellum with the FSJ Platinum 6.  Die cut the embossed pumpkins using your FSJ Platinum 6 and matching die set. 

Add the Peaches and Cream, Sweet Pear, Limeade Splash and Orange Creamsicle Liquid Colors to the Bloom Palette to begin watercoloring the pumpkin images using the Journey Blending Brushes.  I went over the whole pumpkin in Peaches and Cream, then shaded using Orange Creamsicle.  I did the same thing with the stems - Sweet Pear everywhere, then shade with Limeade Splash.  For the leaves and tendrils I colored around them since they are solid images with white embossing powder.  Watercoloring is a fun, relaxed way to color.  Don't stress if color blends or goes outside the lines, that's how it should look!

Adhere the Sweet Pear panel to the Whip Cream card base.  Adhere the Doily die cut to the Tiny Dot embossed Journey Vellum - I made the debossed side of the dots the front of the card.  Wrap Gift Twine twice around the Journey Vellum and tie a bow on the right side.  Use the Journey Corner Rounder punch on the top right and bottom left corners of the sentiment strip and adhere to the vellum using Journey Foam Squares.  Adhere the Journey Vellum to the Sweet Pear, only adding adhesive where it will be covered by the sentiment and doily so it does not show through the vellum.  Adhere the pumpkins to the doily using Journey Foam Squares.  Embellish the card with Journey Pearls and Meadow Pearls.

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I hope you were inspired by my Martha's Pumpkins trio of cards.  If you have any questions please don't hesitate to post in comments or contact me. 

Next stop on the FSJ Creative Team Blog Hop is Marty McGee.  You will love her celestial Halloween collection - do not miss this post! 

Enjoy the rest of the FSJ Creative Team Blog Hop! 

Kazan Clark
Lezlye Lauterbach
Carrie Rhoades 
Christine Chan 
Jill Hilliard 
Jenny Watson (you are here)
Marty McGee 
Alissa Hall

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