I actually a card on the FSJ blog from a previous Halloween season and I love it so much, I re-created it with this year's product and with what I had on hand. I really wish I had the Boo! die... I would have gone perfectly!

This is another card with no stamping! I thought it would be fun to use dies to create a scene. The clouds are cut from the Spooky Prints paper pack and I used the bright colors from the Be Amazing collection.

Using a sponge and some Whisper White ink, I softened the background to give a moon like glow around the moon and clouds.

I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do! This card is simple and easy to put together. It would be really cute as a scene for a shadowbox, too!

​XO. Lauren

Do you make cards where you don't even have a stamped image? When you have dies and printed paper, there can be enough images on the card where a stamp may not fit in. For this card, you can definitely replace the bat die cut with an image, but I like how it it's simple and has enough with the googly eyes from the Spooky Prints paper pack.

For the watercolor look on the background piece, I used the largest clear block I had (like TO-0079), sprinkled some Electric Lime on it, spritzed some water and then rocked the block around until the color spread across the block. I laid the Color Splash sheet on top and pressed on the paper to allow the whole sheet to soak up the ink and water. Then I lifted it up slowly and let dry. Sometimes there may be a lack of color on part of the paper, just rotate it and press against the block again.

To create the layered look on the printed paper, spritz both sides with water. Not too much to make it soggy, but enough that it makes the paper pliable to fold it back and forth like ribbon! Set it aside and it dies pretty quickly.

I really like how easy this card is to make but still has a lot of element! Especially that bat that is just soaked with Journey Glaze. :)

​XO. Lauren

If you follow me on Instagram then you saw a little sneak at my new desk. We spent Labor Day weekend re-arranging the bedrooms to bring in all of my craft stuff into my bedroom so that Abigail has her own room (and she stops touching all my stuff). :)

It was really nice being able to sit down and craft this weekend without worrying about picking up my stuff... It sat there until I was able to sit down again and craft some more!

With only a few weeks left of the Holiday Mini, I wanted to create some Halloween cards to show you how you can use three of my favorites for Halloween: Spooktacular Monsters stamp set, Ghostly Treats stamp set and the Spooky Prints paper pack.

This card uses my favorite paper from the pack and I kept a black and orange theme throughout the card. I didn't care for the white edges of the die cut pumpkin scarecrow or the sentiment so I added a little bit of black licorice water color around the edges. I think it makes them blend more into the background.

I also can't finish a card without some type of sparkle... You'll see some Sparkle Dust on the candy and the hat as well as the Sparkle Trim and Black Licorice Sparkle Ribbon!

How are you doing with your Halloween cards? To get your hands on some supplies, you have until September 30th to buy from the Holiday Mini so don't wait too long!

XO. Lauren

September is a great month to get some new supplies! Take 20% off almost all of our tools and adhesives. Order at my FSJ Shop or get in touch with me and I can help you order.

So, I know I'm a Journey Coach and all... But I still hadn't signed up for Bloom Box until this month. For shame, I know. But I only joined in March so forgive me for the past 4 months. The last few sets weren't totally "me" until my eyes saw the sneak for this month's kit. And I finally took the plunge!

What I like the most about the Bloom Boxes are that you get a full, rubber stamp set. A big, beautiful set! You also learn how to make four unique cards and the instructions teach you some really awesome techniques. All cards are easily reproducible and you just need to have your own inks and adhesive. Sometimes, you'll need a little more but not very often! For this kit I pulled out my Fusion Ink Sponges and hole punch.

There's still a few days left to get this kit (ends July 31st and a new one comes out August 1st) so jump on it! Head over to my FSJ Shop and click on "Bloom Box".

XO. Lauren

This past Saturday was my first workshop at Make & Take Club. It was exciting creating fun, summer themed cards and having my class sell out! We made a shaker card, did some distressing and lots of die cutting. :)

My next workshop will be in September and will be holiday themed! Be sure to stay up to date on Make & Take Club workshops by heading to the the club's website or Facebook page.

XO. Lauren