Beach Memories

 I don't know about you, but some of my best memories are at the beach. In Flip Flops. This card captures that perfectly!

Butterfly Flourish Collage

                                                                                   Hello!

It's my day to post on the Technique Junkies Design blog. I have 2 cards to share today, using a couple of fun new stamps, #S915 Butterfly Flourish Collage, and #SS136 Lighthouse Sentiments from Technique Junkies. 

Here's my first card:

Isn't this a gorgeous stamp? The focal panel was stamped by rubbing some Distress Oxide inks over the stamp, and stamping. I took a baby wipe after stamping, and smoothed out/blended the colors together. The sentiment is stamped with black Versafine ink on colored cardstock. The sentiment is from another new release stamp set #SS136 Lighthouse Sentiments. There is something in this sentiment set for everyone on your card list!

And here is card number two:

Goodness, I wish you could see this card in real life. It's an 'oooh and aaahhh' card, if ever there was one! The panels were stamped with Versamark Ink, and heat embossed with Speckled Egg Embossing Glaze. Jaw dropping gorgeous!

Hopefully, this photo shows the glaze a bit better.

The sentiment for this card is from the #SS02b Simple Sentiments, Set 2, Style b set.

These were both fun to make - golly, I love this July release!

So glad you stopped by today!

Be sure to head over to the Technique Junkies store and check out this incredible release!

Hugs and grins,

Patti J.

Accept What Is (Ink Blending, Embossing and Foiled Cardstock)

Hello, Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter, here to share several beautiful cards that I created with a stamp from the July 2021 Technique Junkies new release. I used the Accept What Is stamp from the July 2021 release to make these cards.

I created a YouTube video explaining how to create these cards:

To create my cards, I used Hammermill Color Copy Plus 80 lbs. paper. I stamped the image using Versamark clear embossing ink followed by Versafine Claire Nocturne Ink. I then used black embossing powder on the card above to emboss the stamped image and sentiment. I used gold embossing powder for the card below. My backgrounds were ink blended using Catherine Pooler inks and domed foam blender tools. I ink blended from top to bottom using these colors: Party Dress, Tutti Frutti, Tiki Torch and Tiara. I used stitched indented rectangle dies to die cut my ink blended panel. I then used the next larger die to cut a piece of foil cardstock and used that as a mat for my ink blended, embossed panel. I used hot pink foil cardstock for the card above and gold for the card below.  

 All the new July 2021 stamps are available here: 

https://techniquejunkies.com/july-2021-new-stamp-release/

There is a discounted price for the "Gotta Have It All" bundle: 

https://techniquejunkies.com/july-2021-gotta-have-it-all-bundle/

Make sure you check out the Technique Junkies Website for more ideas and inspiration. 

Also, join the TechniqueJunkies Facebook group where you can see ideas and post your own creations that use TechniqueJunkies Stamps

Use my code TJ10Tracy for a 10% discount on your order  (some exclusions)

 

Good Morning Sunshine

 

 

Good morning friends!  Hope you had a nice weekend, and are having a good week so far.  Can I tell you about my weekend?  On Sunday I attended a Zoom Gelli Plate workshop hosted by Robyn McClendon.  I'll have more to say about it soon.

Today, I want to showcase a pretty cool new stamp from Technique Junkies called Mornin' on the Farm.  This stamp proved to be extremely popular with the Design Team.  If you click on the link you can see all the samples made by the Team.

I heat embossed using black embossing powder and painted in colour using my Perfect Pearls.

For 10% off of your shopping cart, use TJ10Beth.

Have a great week!

Shimmery Butterfly Dreams

 

Hi Junkies, it's Holly posting today.  Remember last week when I shared a distressed collaged butterfly card that I stamped with black soot distress oxide ink?  I'm back this week to share another one but the process of creating this one is very different.  Last week, I started with an inky background paper.  Today, I started with a white sheet of paper.

I stamped the Butterfly Flourish Collage from Technique Junkies with Black Soot Distress Oxide Ink onto some white cardstock.  Instead of letting the ink dry, I immediately sprayed the stamped piece with Golden Olivine and Mixed Metal Shimmering Bliss sprays.  Because I sprayed right away, I was able to catch some of the oxide ink before it dried, and the sprays helped the black ink fade out and bleed a little bit around the edges of the stamped butterfly.  If you're going for a distressed look, this is perfect!  As a bonus, I was able to get a shimmery and distressed look - love that!!

I stamped the Big sentiment with the same Black Soot Distress Oxide ink but I only sprayed the Mixed Metal Shimmering Bliss over it.  It's so fun to see the gorgeous shimmer on this card.  You can get all these products from Technique Junkies - the stamps, the Shimmering Bliss, and the ink.  Use this code, TJ10Holly, when you check out and you'll save 10% off your order.  Have fun!

 

Serene Tamashii Dragonfly Collage

 

The Tamashii Dragonfly Collage stamp is so serene! This Japanese inspired collage is so gorgeous for a variety of cards.

Pink Sweet Birthday

 

What a wonderful summer birthday card for the sweet ones in your life! The embossed folder in the background was sprayed with Thulian pink Shimmering Bliss and the Ice Cream Cone was colored with Copic Markers.

TJInkspiration: Textured Stenciling with Aladine IZINK Ice

 

IZINK Ice Textured Stenciling You have to try this! This is so unique! Today we are showing you \the simple method of using Aladine IZINK Ice through a stencil to create vibrant translucent color with cool texture. . After you watch the video, you can pick up your favorite colors of Aladine IZINK Ice HERE - and you can use the code IZINK15 to take 15% off the IZINK Ice in your shopping cart. All of the artwork from the video is below - you can get the link HERE or watch from the email link below. Here's how! On the Road Again! Meet us on the Road at our next show: Cincinnati - Stampaway USA: August 5 - 7 Hamburg NY - August 28 - 29 Westminster MD: September 10 - 12 Allentown PA: October 30 - 31 Stay Tuned! We may be adding more shows in the fall.

Flip Flop Memories

 Hello!

It's my day to post on the Technique Junkies Design blog. I have 2 cards to share today, using a couple of fun new stamps, #SDX191 Flip Flop Memories, and #SD1102 At the Beach Border from Technique Junkies. 

Here's my first card:

The beach scene was stamped and colored with Copic Markers, prior to framing it up with some 'sandy' looking designer paper from my stash. The sentiment was stamped onto the 'hill'. A cute sunny die cut finished this one off nicely.

And here is card number two:

For this card, my backgrounds were made by stamping #S747 Sudsy Stuff with some blue inks. After stamping the background, I sprayed a light coating of Dolphin Cove Shimmering Bliss over the panels. A couple of fun die cuts, and the fun flip flop sentiment make this one a winner!

These were both fun to make - I'm having a lot of fun with this July release!

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 July release!

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.

Foiled Mermaid Vibes

 

Foil adds incredible dimension and shine to handmade cards, don't you think? Transfer Gel Duo makes it easy to use with this Flowing Drops Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs. The Mermaid Vibes stamp was part of our new release this month, too.

https://techniquejunkies.com/july-2021-new-stamp-release/ Pat Huntoon

Card Inspiration | Vintage Butterfly | Sandpaper Road

 

Today, I am pleased to share some card inspiration with everyone! This project was a creative "retreat" for me, as I played with lots of inks and supplies from my stash.

Here's how I created this encouragement card:

Shimmering Bliss Lighthouses

 

I used Lighthouses and sprayed them with two shades of  Shimmering Bliss - Ocean Depth and Mindaro.    The verse is from Lighthouse Sentiments.   I heated embossed with detail black embossing powder so the images and words would really stand out.  The heat embossed powder also resisted the sprays and it would wipe off.  

Perhaps you love all of the stamps in July release and you "gotta have them all"  and you get a great savings!

Anything  you buy you can get !0% off by using TJ10Judy.  

Have a terrific day and make some time to get inky!!

 

 

 

 

 

Lost Without You

 

Good morning!  It's Holly posting, and I'm back to share a distressed collage-style card with y'all today.  I had been playing around with some watercolor inks and there was some ink left over on my craft mat.  Instead of wiping it off with a paper towel and tossing it, I smooshed some white cardstock all over it until most of the ink was on the paper.  I set it aside to dry and this gorgeous background is what I got.  

I inked up the new Butterfly Flourish Collage stamp from Technique Junkies with Black Soot Distress Oxide ink and stamped it right onto that smooshed ink background.  This distress oxide ink dries a bit lighter than what you see with the regular distress inks.  So when this background was completely dry, it looked perfect with that distress-y background.  Instead of a dark bold black, it's more like a faded black or dark grey color over those blues and grays and pops of red.  It's just stunning with a vintage, distress, collage-style stamp.  I used the same Black Soot Distress Oxide ink to stamp the sentiment from the Lighthouse Sentiments set.

You can get this Black Soot Distress Oxide ink from Technique Junkies along with the stamps I've used here for a one-stop shopping trip.  Be sure to use this code, TJ10Holly, to save 10% off your order.  Enjoy your day!

 

Shimmering Flowing Zen

Gorgeous shimmer with this Flowing Zen background, with a little bit of white for highlights. Sentiment from the Ocean Frame Sentiments Set. Both may be found here:  https://techniquejunkies.com/july-2021-new-stamp-release/ Pat Huntoon 

TJ Inkspirations: Metallic Veined Marbling Technique

 

Metallic Veined Marbling Card

You have to try this!

This is so simple - basic Distress Oxide Ink dipping with just one twist: Using Mixed Metals Shimmering Bliss in place of the water. This creates amazing metallic puddles that vault your project to a new level! We've bundled the products from the video into two small kits, or you can purchase the individula pieces HERE. All of the kits available, and the video tutorial link are below. ONE LAST THING: Our office will be closed for family time from 7-17 through 7-24. Please know we value your business, and your orders will be processed quickly upon our return. Thank you for understanding!

Here's how!

On the Road Again! Meet us on the Road at our next show: Cincinnati - Stampaway USA: August 5 - 7 Hamburg NY - August 28 - 29 Westminster MD: September 10 - 12 Allentown PA: October 30 - 31 Stay Tuned! We may be adding more shows in the fall.

Vibrant Butterfly Flourish Backgrounds

Hello, Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter, here to share several cards that I created with a stamp from the July 2021 Technique Junkies new release. I used the Butterfly Flourish Collage stamp from the July 2021 release to make these cards. I also used the Dream, Hope, Wish Wonder, set of four sentiment stamps in the card below.

I created a YouTube video explaining how to create these vibrant backgrounds:  . 

This video provides several additional examples of cards. I created 11 cards in total. 

My rainbow colored backgrounds were ink blended using Catherine Pooler inks and domed foam blender tools. The other backgrounds were created with by ink smooshing with re-inkers from Catherine Pooler. The celebrate dies were from my stash.  I sprayed Dazzle Shimmering Bliss Spray from Technique Junkies on the backgrounds to create an iridescent shine on top of the ink. 

My final two cards for this blog post use sentiment stamps that were previously released. The sentiment on the card on the left is called "Always Hope"  https://techniquejunkies.com/always-hope/  and the sentiment on the right is from the Love, Faith and Peace Set of 12.  This sentiment says "Hope makes our lives a little brighter" I used watercolor paper, Catherin Pooler re-inkers and plastic wrap to create these Ombre yellow and orange backgrounds. 

 All the new July 2021 stamps are available here: 

https://techniquejunkies.com/july-2021-new-stamp-release/

There is a discounted price for the "Gotta Have It All" bundle: 

https://techniquejunkies.com/july-2021-gotta-have-it-all-bundle/

Make sure you check out the Technique Junkies Website for more ideas and inspiration. 

Also, join the Technique Junkies Facebook group where you can see ideas and post your own creations that use Technique Junkies Stamps

Use my code TJ10Tracy for a 10% discount on your order  (some exclusions)