TJ Inkspirations: Shimmering Silhouette Card

 

Today's video is all about an easy Slimline cards.  The typical slimline card is sized to fit into a business envelope. Our card today is 3 1/2" x 8 1/2". We are only using two stamp and two stencils. The results are pretty and can be adjusted with other sentiments -- but who doesn't want a card telling them they are special?  There is a kit this week - just designed to save you money in case you would like to try this yourself. The kit is $19.99 and may be found HERE. Here are the cards:  Shimmering Slimline Silhouette Card Here is the kit: Slimline Silhouette Kit The tutorial is here: Shimmering Slimline Silhouette Card

I hope you are a little inkspired by today's issue. See you next week!   Sincerely,   Pat Huntoon Technique Junkies LLC

Joseph's Coat

 

Do you like going to the movies?  I do, but would you believe that I actually fall asleep before the middle of the movie is even reached?  I blame it on the darkness.  Al knows me all too well and will keep elbowing me to keep me awake.  LOL.  Tell me your story about going to the movies.

Had a little fun doing Joseph's Coat using Cinema Pattern and Go to the Movies, set of 7.  Wouldn't it be fun to enclose a movie theatre gift card for your bestie?  This would make an ideal birthday card, or for any other occasion. 

Would you like to have 10% off this stamp or any other product in you shopping cart?  Just use TJ10Beth as your code.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy stamping!

 

Movies and Glitter Markers

 

Movies and glitter markers - life doesn't get better. The Technique Junkies Cinema Pattern Stamp was colored with Nuvo Glitter Markers - they are so shimmery! The sentiment is from the Go to the Movies set. Stamps from Technique Junkies.

Pat Huntoon

Tamashii In My Prayers

Hello friends.  Lynda Joy here, with another card for the February release celebration.  

For my card today, I used:

Tamashii Modern Frame

and

In My Prayers

 

How I made it:

• On a white matte coated card stock, I used an acrylic to roll on inks.  I love the way the acrylic brayers applies the inks in a sort of moddled look.  I used distress inks in various colors, blending them together with the brayer.
• I stamped the Tamashii Modern Frame image with VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink in my Misti.
• I stamped and black embossed the In My Prayers verse.
• I outlined the panel with a black marker, then layered it onto a lavender panel, then onto a black A2 card front.
• INSIDE:  I lined the inside with a lavender panel.

I hope you like my easy card.  It could very well have been a one layer card, but I usually like a layer between the panel and the card front.

Don't forget to use my code, TJ10Lynda, for an extra 10% off when you shop at the TJ store!  Enjoy your day, and try to find some time to do what you love today!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Blessings,

TJ Inkspirations: Shadow Stencil Ink Blending

 

A Colorful Life Designs Stencils recently came out with fun shadow stencils and we are now carrying them in the Technique Junkies store. Today's tutorial shows you one way to use these stencils with stamps and ink blending. The vide shows you how to use two stencils with the same technique, and there is a kit for each of the stencils. The kits save you a nice bit of money off the regular price, so if you like the cards, it is a way to save! Before we get to the video, here is the artwork and the kits that coordinate with them. Here is the first card, using the 6-Square Shadow Stencil: 6-Square Shadow Stencil Cards 6 Square Shadow Stencil Kit 4 Square Shadow Stencil Card Here is the kit: 4 Square Shadow Stencil Kit The tutorial is here: Shadow Stencils Ink Blending by Technique

I hope you are a little inkspired by today's issue. See you next week!   Sincerely,   Pat Huntoon Technique Junkies LLC

Wine a Little

  Hi there! 

It's my day to post on the Technique Junkies Design blog, and I'd like to share two fun cards that I created, with some new release products!  

Both cards today use 'SD1057 Wine a Little'. What fun is this?  I'm sure we all know someone we could send one of these to! 

This first card has 'SD1007 Artistic Swipe' in the background. I LOVE this stamp, and will be using it often!  I used my Ink Blending Brushes and A Colorful Life 'Faded Petals' stencil, and voila! Very quick, fun card for someone special!

And here is the second card. I used another new release 'S896 Poppy Arrangement' to 'frame' the sentiment. Isn't it pretty?  Coloring was done with Copic Markers, and a bit of white gel pen. Used some glossy accents on the wine glass and flowers to add some shine. I used Ink Blending Brushes to fill in the white space, and love the way it turned out!

We have TWO February 'Gotta Have it All' Bundles!  The first bundle is shown below. Here's what you'll get:

And here is the 'Gotta Have it All' Bundle Two:

So glad you stopped by today!

Don't forget!!! You can always save 10% on any order by entering TJ10Patti at checkout.

Now, be sure to head over to the Technique Junkies store and check out the incredible new stamps this month! 

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Alice in Wonderland

 

I used all of the Alice in Wonderland stamps which can be purchased as a AIW Bundle  or you can purchase them individually:  Croquet Alice, The Duchess, The Dodo, or Alice in Wonderland.

Have you seen all of the new February stamps?  In addition, there are two Bundles in February to get the great discount of 20% when you get the bundle. The first Bundle is for ALL of the stamps - every single stamp for February!

Then perhaps you don't wish to have the Alice in Wonderland stamps in the bundle -- here is the Gotta Have It All bundle for you!

The third bundle is for the Alice in Wonderland Lovers! The AIW Bundle is for you!

Please remember the Bundles listed above. And when you use the code TJ10Judy you can get another 10% off your total order!

Have a wonderful marvelous February day, and please get inky!

Alice playing Croquet

This Croquet Alice card uses the Alice in Wonderland stamp, and is layered over a Shimmering Bliss Background (Mindaro and Vivid Volt) stamped with the Grungy Floral Dot background.

Did you know we have 28 Alice in Wonderland stamps in the TJ line? They are great for so many occasions, and a 'must-have" for AIW fans. All of the stamps are HERE.

Pat Huntoon

TJ Inkspirations: Poppy Color Sandwich

 

Today I have a technique that was based on an technique I had published in the Technique Junkie Newsletter years ago, called Color Sandwich. One of the things I love about resurrecting older techniques is that it reminds us that great ideas never go out of style! Along with our technique video today I have a kit for you in case you would like to make the card yourself. Here is the card: Poppy Color Sandwich Here is the kit: Color Sandwich Kit The tutorial is here: Poppy Color Sandwich Technique Junkies

I hope you are a little inkspired by today's issue. See you next week!   Sincerely,   Pat Huntoon Technique Junkies LLC

All a girl needs ...

 When I was in my 20's and 30's, I had so many shoes that my father used to call me Imelda. (If you don't understand that reference, google Imelda Marcos shoes). The truth is, I would totter around on my heels all day, then come home, kick them off, and snuggle my dog. Life was good!

This card uses the All a Girl Needs stamp over a Shimmering Bliss sprayed background (Dragon's Blood, Wine Stain and Just Squeezed). The background stamp is the Delicate Doodles background.

I still love shoes - but I am a little more conservative with heel size and comfort : )

Pat Huntoon

A little more you

Stamps and products are 10% off with code TJ10Beth.  How exciting!

For step-by-step directions for making this card, please see below.
 

A little more you.  Does this stamp resonate with you like it does me?  I am a little eccentric, wearing funky glasses, big rings, and hair cuts.  That's all I could think about when I saw A Little More You.  

Directions for Making my Card

1.  Stamp out the image on the bottom left of the card.

2.  Create a mask by using a sticky note.  That means stamping out the image along the top of a sticky part of the note so when you cut out the lady's body, there will be enough to hold the sticky note in place. Cut out just the lady.

3.  With your stamped image on white, carefully cut the words off.  Cut the words into pieces like above and set aside.

4.   Stamp out flowers from You are the World.  Create masks three times, one for each flower.

5.  With masks in place, blend colour, completely covering the background.  

5.  With a stencil, or stencil-like product, sponge to create a decorative background.  HERE IS WHAT I USED--a bag that held three pieces of garlic.  The garlic bag is loose and works beautifully in amongst tighter spaces.

6.  Colour images.

7.  Glue sentiment in a vertical position.

I would love to see your interpretation of this stamp.  Please post it to the Technique Junkies Facebook page so I can see your work.  

Popcorn is my favorite food group

 

I have always adored popcorn. I could eat it exclusively all day, every day! Not so great for my current low carb lifestyle, but one day, when the cinemas open again, I am going to splurge. The Popcorn stamp is part of the February New Stamp Release - they are 15% off through end of day today (February 8th). The sentiment is also from the new release: Go to the Movies, set of 7.

Don't miss out on the sale!

Pat Huntoon

Endlessly Create Yourself

 

Hello friends.  Today I have another card featuring these lovely stamps from the Technique Junkies February release celebration.  All new release stamps are 15% off through February 8th.  Use my code, TJ10Lynda, to take an additional 10% off!.

For my card today, I used:

Poppy Arrangement

Endlessly Create Yourself

 

How I made it:

• On a white A2 card front, I stamped the Poppy Arrangement along the left side and bottom of the card front, using distress ink.  I did this in my Misti so that I could get a stronger image.
  
• I stamped the Endlessly Create Yourself image with a blue Archival ink.
  
• I used distress ink with a blending brush for the distressing around the card.
  

I hope you like my CAS easy card.  I don't usually do CAS, but once in a while the image just calls for it.

Don't forget to use my code, TJ10Lynda, for an extra 10% off your entire order when you shop at the TJ store! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Blessings,

Poppy Sympathy Card

 

The new Poppy Arrangement Stamp is perfect for so many occasions - including Sympathy Cards. My poppies were colored with Copic Markers. The sentiment is from the previously released With Sympathy Set.

The February 2021 stamps are 15% off through February 8th - don't miss out! The discounted stamps are here: https://techniquejunkies.com/february-2021-new-stamp-release/

Pat Huntoon

February 2021 New Artwork Inspiration

 

February 2021 New Artwork Inspiration Get 15% off the new February 2021 Stamps through Feb 8, 2021. Discounts are added at checkout. Shop HERE

Don't miss out on the discount! Shop HERE

Go to the Movies

Hi there! 

I'm here today to share two fun cards that I created, with some new release products!  

Both cards today use '#SS132 Go to the Movies'.  What a fun set this is - there are 7, yes SEVEN stamps in this set! 

And here is the second card. The background was made with the 'filmstrip' which is one of the stamps from this set. I rarely use red and yellow in my creations, so this was fun to do!

We have TWO February 'Gotta Have it All' Bundles!  The first bundle is shown below. Here's what you'll get:

And here is the 'Gotta Have it All' Bundle Two:

So glad you stopped by today!

Don't forget!!! You can always save 10% on any order by entering TJ10Patti at checkout.

Now, be sure to head over to the Technique Junkies store and check out the incredible new stamps this month! 

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.