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Nov 02 2009

Announcing . . . Just For Fun!

Published by Sherry Cheever at 4:30 am under Holidays, Just for Fun Rubber Stamps, Sewing/Stitching, Spellbinders, Techniques, Thanksgiving/Fall, Watercolor, Wrinkle-Free Distress

Good Monday morning! I think I might be back on track and will be able to post more often than I have the last couple of weeks. I have a special announcement today!

A few years ago at Stampfest Orlando, I met the owner of Just For Fun Rubber Stamps, Debby. She is the organizer of Stampfest Orlando and I’ve had the opportunity to talk with her both times I was there. She also travels the show circuit, and Just For Fun is always at Stampaway in Cincinnati, giving me another opportunity to chat with Debby and her husband Rick. Debby and I have talked over the past year and a half about how she wanted to start a design team, blog, etc., and where she needed to start. Needless to say, with each of us having busy schedules, etc., the discussions never went any further. This year after chatting very briefly with Debby at CHA and Stampaway Cincinnati, Debby asked if I would put together a design team for her and be the Coordinator. This time, I said yes and here we are . . . Announcing the very first Just For Fun Design Team!

I am so excited to be working with this group of ladies, some new to the design team world, and a few you’ll immediately recognize as designers I’ve worked with before. So without further adieu, and in no particular order, I give you the Just For Fun Rubber Stamps Design Team:

Broni Holcombe – Splashes of Watercolor

Heidi Blankenship – Embellished Dreams

Linda Duke – Linda’s Works for Heart

Sandy Sandrus – CleverIdeas

Starla Nelson – Exploring Creativity

Be sure to visit their blogs today, as each of them will be posting with images from Just For Fun Rubber Stamps. I for one can’t wait to see what they’ve created for us today!

Here’s what I’ve created for today . . . a little Thanksgiving nostalgia.

The image was colored with Distress Re-Inkers and then the edges were sponged with Antique Linen. When working with a cornucopia image, I always think of the song “Over the river and through the woods.” If you are at least my age, you’ve got to remember it too! It was one of those standards we always sung in grade school. I found a copy of the words on the internet, printed them out, and gave them a little distressing with the Wrinkle Free Distress Technique. It was then tucked in behind the image. I made some frames using Spellbinders™ Oval and Square Nesties, and tucked them around the image as well. I always forget to tell you this, but after I sew the background paper to another panel, I go back and sponge the edges with distress ink. It tones down the white thread I use so that it appears more aged.

Stamps: G1624 Cornucopia from Just For Fun Rubber Stamps
Paper: Arches Watercolor; Prism Suede Brown Dark and Papaya Puree Medium; 7 Gypsies Market
Ink: Ranger Archival Coffee, Old Paper, Scattered Straw, Vintage Photo, Spiced Marmalade, Dried Marigold, Walnut Stain, Dusty Concord, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Mustard Seed, Shabby Shutters and Peeled Paint Distress
Accessories: Spellbinders™ S4-128 Classic Squares- Small, S4-126 Classic Squares – Large, S4-Petite Ovals – Small, and S4-139 Petite Scalloped Ovals – Large; Watercolor Brushes; 7 Gypsies Paper Fasteners; Papertrey Vintage Button and Jute; Computer; Sewing Machine; Tsukineko Sponge Daubers; Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fantastic day!

25 Responses to “Announcing . . . Just For Fun!”

# lois skiathitison 02 Nov 2009 at 7:14 am

Beautiful Autumnal card Sherry. I love how you surrounded the focal point with the paper it’s very pleasing to the eye. Nice work. TFS!!!
# mary puskaron 02 Nov 2009 at 8:47 am

Love the card Sherry. I sure do remember that song. Brings back memories. I love how you incorporated that in the card. Have a good one!

Mary
http://www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com
# Heidi Karpenon 02 Nov 2009 at 9:06 am

Very pretty card Sherry and a “special” thanks for getting that song stuck in my head!
# Maryon 02 Nov 2009 at 9:24 am

I visited the new and first ever DT for Just For Fun Rubber Stamps….great work, but then if you picked them….how could I expect anything less. Congrats to the new team. Love your card. Fall - Thanksgiving - Christmas….my favorite time of the year!
# Terryon 02 Nov 2009 at 9:25 am

Sherry,
First congratulations on your ‘new’ job. Debby certainly knows how to pick ‘em!!!
Love this card. Am going to ‘Just For Fun Rubber Stamps’ as soon as I finish this note.
Fess up Sherry - what is a ‘non-stick craft sheet’???? I know, I know - I should know.
Going to snag this card!!!!
# Joan Ervinon 02 Nov 2009 at 12:19 pm

Whoohoo!!! Congrats, Sherry…I’m sooo happy for you!!!! Your card is gorgeous with that awesome image and super cool layout….just lovely!!!!
# Pattyjoon 02 Nov 2009 at 12:23 pm

I love your Thanksgiving card! How beautiful!!!
I love the design you made and the 3 stitches on the border are perfect!
Pattyjo
# Starla(star)on 02 Nov 2009 at 2:13 pm

I just love all the little extra embellishments! And I’m singing that song now!!
# Queen Maryon 02 Nov 2009 at 2:32 pm

Sherry, this is beautiful! I’ve been looking for the perfect cornucopia stamp and you may have found it! Thanks for posting! Off to the other blogs! Mary
# Heidi Blankenshipon 02 Nov 2009 at 3:56 pm

Beautiful card, Sherry! I love the stamped image and how you colored it with the re-inkers. Great idea for the frames around the image and I love the designer paper too!
# Rhonda Milleron 02 Nov 2009 at 4:25 pm

Great card Sherry!! I love the colors and the image.
# Susanon 02 Nov 2009 at 5:23 pm

Congrats on the new gig Sherry!!! Love the card you made!
# Jennifer Scullon 02 Nov 2009 at 6:58 pm

super neat card! and so happy for you and the rest of the team!
# Sandy in FLon 02 Nov 2009 at 7:06 pm

What a great presentation, good work Sherry. I really like it
# Bonnie aka raduseon 02 Nov 2009 at 8:30 pm

Beautiful card Sherry. I love it.
# Sandraon 02 Nov 2009 at 11:32 pm

they are great stamps I have a few and are more then pleased with them.
Enjoy Sherry - looks like you have a great team pulled together here!
Sandra
# Lenoriaon 02 Nov 2009 at 11:43 pm

Congratulations on your new venture! Beautiful card and yep the song is going around in my brain! You have a wonderful team working with you. I recognize most of the names and can’t wait to visit the new designs.
# leslierichon 03 Nov 2009 at 2:00 am

Pretty image and card, Sherry! How fun — something new for you to sink your teeth into. Enjoy!
# Jan Henningson 03 Nov 2009 at 6:59 am

Beautiful card and biggest congrats on you new design team!!! Can’t wait to see what this talented team comes up with!
# Michele Kovackon 03 Nov 2009 at 7:25 am

I am loving all the stamps I am seeing! Love your beautiful card!
# Christyon 03 Nov 2009 at 9:16 am

Wow I really like all the detail of the stamp I am going to have to check them out !!
beautiful coloring too
# Conniecrafteron 03 Nov 2009 at 10:46 am

Great image, love how you used the frames, neat stitching!
# pam hootenon 04 Nov 2009 at 4:11 pm

WOOHOO! You’re back in the saddle!
I can’t wait to see what you and the girls inspire us with!
# bronihon 04 Nov 2009 at 4:41 pm

Yay!! This cornucopia is gorgeous! I knew you’d rock it!! I’m so excited to be back in the groove with you again!!
# Barb gon 09 Nov 2009 at 5:44 pm

Congratulations, Sherry…I know you will be a blessing for the Just For Fun Rubberstamp Company…you have such a vast array of talent and it is always AMAZING! It will be fun to watch everything you do with this group of talented artists!
I’m so grateful for you.
Barbg(WV)