Herringbone Tree

Hi, this is Chris Dickinson hoping you are enjoying your Christmas Season!

This card uses the beautiful tree from the Just Breathe stamp set...

I used the Herringbone Technique from the December - January Technique Junkies Newsletter. I think that is one of my new favorites!

Here are the details for you...


Stamp Set: Just Breathe from Firecracker Designs by Pamela, Stitching from Hot off the Press
Cardstock: Boxer Basic Grey, Confetti Cream, Navy, Dusty blue, Artichoke,
Accessories: SEI Brads, Twill, Artichoke stitched ribbon, Dimensionals, Copics

The Technique Junkies Design Team will be taking the month off of the Treasure Hunt to enjoy the holiday season. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season!

Pat and the Technique Junkies Design Team would like to wish you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

We will be having another TREASURE HUNT on Monday, November 30. It will all start at 7 am central.

Be inspired by starting here at the Technique Junkies Blog.

Have a great weekend!

Antiuqe Glimmer Mist - Penny Black kitten

I had one person tell me they couldn't open the attachment in my email so I thought I would put this on the TJ DT blog.

I am sure you are going to love this technique! I usually make several all at once since they are so easy to do and produce such wonderful results!

The link is now live so read about this wonderful technqiue and create some work. OK -- you can wait till you eat the turkey and all the fixings.

I colored the kitty and the butterflies with my Copic markers and used some Spellbinder die cuts for the background .

Enjoy!

Judy Jackson

Winter Scenic Season

I made another "Scene Silhouette" card using the set Scenic Season from Stampin' Up! I was tired of tearing paper to use for the clouds or hills background. So I used a Sharpie and drew "cloud humps" on a sheet of clear plastic I had saved from some packaging material -- possibly from a Cuttlebug embossing folder. These are great to save for a variety of tools -- even cutting them straight and using in your stamp positioner.

I started with white card stock. I sponged a variety of colors for the sky, sponged a light amount of a grayish blue for the snow at the bottom, inked up the trees with dark green, inked the snow line with the same grayish blue ink, and finally used a red marker and inked the bird. I added the sentiment at the bottom inked with black ink.

The sun is setting and it looks like it will be cold, crisp night!

Judy Jackson

Praying for You

I have really enjoyed the technique Scene Silhouettes from the August newsletter. This card uses the stamp set from Stampin' Up called Scenic Season but I cut off the words "Seasons Greetings" before I mounted the stamp. I could easily see this set becoming as absolutely versatile as the Lovely as A Tree set. So I didn't want to limit the use of this set to only Chrsitmas cards. I tore some computer paper to create the clouds and sponged colors a sunset and dusk fast approaching. I created grassy hill sides direct to paper using three different green ink spots and then sponging Soft Suede ink over the greens. I was inspired to create this card as I sat in church on Sunday. The words for one of the songs was overlayed on a sunset type of sky and I immediately thought of creating this card. I sponged the edge of the card with Not Quite Navy and then with Soft Suede inks. I am going to send this card to a friend who has recently had a serious health issue diagnosed. I hope you enjoy this card! It was fun to make.

Judy Jackson

Summer by the Sea

I know this doesn't look like a "fall" card but I have loved these summery, wispy images from Stampin' Up! Doesn't this make you want to head to the beach and avoid the cold that is coming -- at least to the northern climates of the USA!

I colored this image with my Copic markers. I have done a lot of work with those markers while I have been recuperating. I couldn't bring every thing upstairs to the recliner so I had to pick and choose what to have near me. I have also wanted to do more practicing with these markers.

I also added glittery highlights with my Sakura Stardust clear pen. It is too bad you can't see the highlights around all of the layers on the card. I even traced over the word "wish" with the pen.

Enjoy the cold -- and look forward to Spring and summer which will surely come. But not soon enough for me!

Judy Jackson

OCTOBER TREASURE HUNT

Welcome to Technique Junkies OCTOBER TREASURE HUNT! This month we have a wonderful array of treasures to give away, while we preview some of the artwork from the Technique Junkie October Newsletter!

You will want to follow the Blog links and gather the TREASURES hidden in each persons posts. At the end of the treasure hunt, put the collection of letters together to see what it says and follow Pat’s directions on her blog to have an opportunity to win a FABULOUS treasure!

The drawing will end Friday, October 30 at 9 a.m. EST.. Pat will announce the winner that morning.

This gorgeous card was created by Chris Dickinson
Stamp Credits: Two Nancy's Art Stamps

The Technique is called Medallion Windows

The treasure you will find here to get you started is " T "

For your next clue, go to Lisa's Blog and then she'll direct you to the next blog, and they'll direct you to the next blog, and so on. If for some reason a link is broken, don't panic, just return here to the list and complete your journey.

From there you will follow the trail to

Chris Dickinson

Jane Bosi

Kimm BT

Manna Caffrey

Beth Norman

Shelly Hickox,

and we end at Pat Huntoon 's Blog, who will hold a drawing with a prize for those who gather the CLUES and answer correctly!

Have fun on your Treasure Hunt and good luck in the drawing!

TREASURE HUNT ON MONDAY!

Hello Everyone-
Just wanted you to know that the Design Team is going to treat you to a few more eye candy Treasures on Monday during the Treasure Hunt! Pat will have some great treasures for you to win too!!!

Come join us on Monday at 7 a.m. Central time! Have a great weekend!

SEPIA - SO FAR AWAY

I just recieved my order from Firecracker Designs By Pamela. I love getting new stamps and had a hard time taking care of my other responsibilities and not playing first! :) Great service, prompt answers to questions and fast shipping...not to mention a great quality of stamps. I am thankful they are vendors of Technique Junkies!

This card features the stamp set So Far Away by Firecracker Designs By Pamela.
I couldn't resist using the SEPIA Technique from the October/ November Technique Junkies Newsletter.

Here are a few more details:
Stamp Set: So Far Away by Firecracker Designs By Pamela
Ink & Cardstock: Caramel, Chocolate Chip, SU Autumn Meadows
Accessories: Antique Brads, Black Marker, Twill, Rounded Tab Punch, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Burnished Background & Painted Puzzle

Hope y'all are having a wonderful start to your week this week! I also hope you are all enjoying life and the beautiful autumn season. Where I am, the leaves are starting to change their colours and the air is crisp and cold. Just little things I'm thankful for!

Here's a card using 2 techniques, Painted Puzzle, a bonus technique from CD #7 and Burnished Background from the October '09 issue. Both are fun techniques to be sure and the possibilities are endless. If you haven't gotten your latest CD release, I encourage you to do so. The bonus techniques on the CD will blow you away!

On my card, the stamp image on the puzzle is from Paperbag Studio. Background is from Stampin' Up! Click photo to enlarge. Enjoy!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Snow Buddies

Happy Wednesday!! I'm pleased to be sharing this cute project I made featuring the Sepia technique! What a great technique--currently featured in the TJ Newsletter!

My supplies are all from Stampin' Up! The base of my card is Kraft cardstock. I've also used Brocade Blue, Bravo Burgundy and Ultra Smooth White cardstock. All of my images are stamped in Chocolate Chip. The stamps are from Snow Buddies (Level 2 hostess set) and Sparkly and Bright.

The front panel, which is hard to see in the photo, has torn "snow" banks that are all glittered up! Can't have snow without a little bling!

I hope you've enjoyed my Sepia project and are inspired to try this awesome technique yourself!

TTFN, Jane

Colorwash Batik

It's fall in the Northern Hemisphere! As much as I hate to see summer fade away, I do love the colors associated with autumn. One of the techniques that shows off those colors---or any others, for that matter---is Colorwash Batik from the December 2006 TJ newsletter. Spray washes of any kind will work for this great technique, and your results will please you.

Leaves image ... a 10-year-old stamp from Embossing Arts Co. Sentiment from Impression Obsession.

Evelyn Spikes
Technique Junkies Design Team

Autumn Blessings

Faux Painted Paneling from Oct/Nov NL.
This TQ re-creates the look of painted wall paneling.
Stamps are from Inkadinkado.
Embossing Folder from Sizzix
Studio 2 Alcohol Markers, Lemon Yellow, Cool Gray,
Sepia, Cadmium Orange, Chrome Green, Bunt Sienna.
Memento Tuxedo Black and Versa Magic Pumpkin Spice inks.
Card size 5 1/4 x 5 1/4" Envelope size 5 1/2 x 5 1/2.

Vada

AUTUMN BEAUTY - STAND ALONE CARD

Hello! I hope in your corner of the world you have sunshine. Here in Wisconsin it is rainy and cold today.

I know there hasn't been a lot of action happening this past year on the Technique Junkie Blog, but Pat and the Design team are looking to create more activity here. Our goal is to have TWO projects (at least) posted each week. We are excited to share more things with you!

I do not recall seeing to many cards using the STAND ALONE technique that was put in the February- Match issue. The Stand Alone technique was an ONLINE BONUS for all of you subscribers! If you are a Junkie - you can view more in the Art Gallery HERE.

Here are a few more details for you:

Stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Autumn Blessings

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Daisy D's Holly Red

Accessories: Copics, Black Gems, Black and White Gingham

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Come back later in the week to see another beautiful project designed by Cathy.

IT IS HERE!!! SEPTEMBER TREASURE HUNT!

Welcome to Technique Junkies third TREASURE HUNT! This month we have a wonderful array of treasures to give away, while we preview some of the artwork from the Technique Junkie October Newsletter!

You will want to follow the Blog links and gather the TREASURES hidden in each persons posts. At the end of the treasure hunt, put the collection of letters together to see what it says and follow Pat’s directions on her blog to have an opportunity to win a FABULOUS treasure!

This months grand prize is for one lucky winner to recieve

Pkg of Paperclay for Petroglyphic

1 jar of Smooch ink

Micro Pearl Pearl Ex for Jeweled Acetate

Glitter for PK Glitz Technique

3 Stamp Sets

and a $10.00 Gift Certificate from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

The drawing will end Friday, October 2 at 9 a.m. EST.. Pat will announce the winner that morning.

This gorgeous card was created by Judy Jackson
Stamp Credits: Club Scrap stamp and Stampin' Up.

The Technique is called Smooch Direct

This beautiful card was made by Vada Schultz.

The Stamp credits are: All stamps are from; Alluring Impressions.

Technique: Sepia TQ from Oct. NL.

Card is alittle bigger than normal 6 x 4 1/2 "

The treasure you will find here to get you started is "S ".

For your next clue, go to Shelly's blog and then she'll direct you to the next blog, and they'll direct you to the next blog, and so on. If for some reason a link is broken, don't panic. Just return here to the list and complete your journey.

From there you will follow the trail to Shelly Hickox,

Manna Caffrey

Lisa Somerville

Beth Norman

Ann Clack

Jane Bosi

Kimm BT

Chris Dickinson ,

and we end at Pat Huntoon 's Blog, who will hold a drawing with a prize for those who gather the CLUES and answer correctly!

Have fun on your Treasure Hunt and good luck in the drawing!

SEPTEMBER TREASURE HUNT!

AHOY JUNKIES!!! You are in for another TREAT coming up on September 28. It all starts here at 7 am Central time. We have a great treasure chest of goodies to give away, while we preview some of the artwork from the Technique Junkie October Newsletter! Come join us on Monday to see all of the fabulous things the Design Team has to share!!!

The Design Team will be starting to post on a more regular bases here, so stop by often! Today, I thought I would share a Tri-Window Fold card that you can ONLY see here!!! This technique is seen in the August-September 2009 Newsletter. It is so much fun to do!

Here are the details...

Stamps: Upsy Daisy (You're on my mind words), Innovative Stamp Creations - Be Thankful

Cardstock: Dusty Durango, Vanilla, Navy and Boxer Basic Grey Designer Paper

Accessories: K&C Pearl Accents, Nestibilities, Big Shot, Navy grosgrain, Pewter Hodgepodge, Rounded Tab Punch, Paper Snips, Buttons, 3/4 inch circle punch

Thanks so much for stopping by! Come back on Monday for the Treasure Hunt!

Chris Dickinson

Come Join us for the Treasure Hunt tomorrow!

Hello Junkies!

Monday, August 31 (tomorrow!) marks Technique Junkies 2nd Treasure Hunt! The fun begins Monday at 12 noon EST at the Technique Junkies Design Team Blog. We have a HUGE treasure chest of goodies to give away, while we preview some of the artwork from the Technique Junkie Newsletter CD7 Bonus Techniques! Come join us on Monday to see all of the fabulous things the Design Team has to share....

TREASURE HUNT: Become a Junkie for Life!

Welcome to Technique Junkies first ever TREASURE HUNT! This month we are treating you to SNEAK PEEKS to the August Newsletter!

You will want to follow the Blog links and gather the TREASURES hidden in each persons posts.
At the end of the treasure hunt, put the collection together to see what it says and follow Pat’s directions on her blog to have an opportunity to win a FABULOUS treasure! The grand prize is for one lucky winner to become a Technique Junkie for life! The winner will receive any back issues or CDs that they do not already have -- PLUS they will receive all future CDS and issues as they are published for FREE! Pat will draw a name on Monday, August 3!

This lovely card was created by Judy Jackson Stamps credits are by Stampin' Up! The technique Judy used is the Sanded Whitewash Technique in the August Newsletter.

The treasure you will find here to get you started is " J ".

This beautiful card was made by Vada Schultz. The Stamp credits are: Third Coast Rubber Stamps, and Serendipity Stamps and the technique Vada used to create this beauty is the Faux Sanding technique in the August Technique Junkies Newsletter.

For your next clue, go to Kathie McGuire blog and then she'll direct you to the next blog, and they'll direct you to the next blog, and so on. If for some reason a link is broken, don't panic. Just return here to the list and complete your journey.

Here are the list of participants in todays Treasure Hunt:

Kathie McGuire - http://kathiemcguire.blogspot.com/

Lisa Somerville - http://www.lisasomerville.com/

Kimm Bennington-Thompson - http://artfulsentimentsbykimm.blogspot.com/

Chris Dickinson - http://www.chrissyd723.blogspot.com/

Beth Norman - http://sunflowers-dragonflies.ca/blog

Jane Bosi - http://janesaddiction.typepad.com/

Manna McCaffrey - http://outoftheeast.blogspot.com/

Shelly Hickox - http://www.shellyhickox.blogspot.com/

Pat Huntoon - http://patstamps.blogspot.com/

Have fun on your Treasure Hunt!

TECHNIQUE JUNKIES TREASURE HUNT

I am so excited to announce that Technique Junkies will be having its very first TREASURE HUNT! This will happen the fourth Monday of every month!

The Treasure Hunt will begin on Monday, July 27th at the Technique Junkies Blog early in the morning. From there you will follow the trail to Kathie McGuire , Lisa Somerville,
Kimm Bt, Chris Dickinson, Beth Norman, Jane Bosi, Manna McCaffrey, Shelly Hickox,
and ending at Pat Huntoon's Blog with an opportunity to win a treasure!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Chris Dickinson