Plant Smiles, Grow Giggles, Harvest Love | Card for Garden or Plant Lover

 

Hello everyone!  Design Team Member Michael here with a quick card you can make for that plant or gardening lover in your life.  One of the things I love about Brasil is the weather.  Yes, we get winter but it never goes below freezing and that means I can have a garden all year round.  

I wanted to make a card for a person in town who has the most amazing so I decided to pair the Worn Leaves Background with the Plant Smiles sentiment.

• I made a top-folding A2 card using white cardstock and adhered a piece of light pink cardstock to the card front. 
• I found a piece of scrapbook paper with a nice vintage design, stamped the Worn Leaves Background with Versamark ink, and embossed it using green embossing powder, and adhered it to my card front after die-cutting it with a stitched rectangle. 
• Next, I stamped Plant Smiles using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on white cardstock, die-cut it using a stitched rectangle die, layered it on a piece of the same light pink cardstock, and adhered it to my card front.
• Lastly, I used a yellow marker on the words Plant, Grow, and Harvest and then I adhered some silver crystals to the sentiment.

I left the inside blank where I will write my message to the garden lover.  I hope you loved this card idea.  If you like the stamps I used, you can save 10% at checkout by using my code TJ10Michael.  Thanks for stopping by the blog today.  

Hugs from Brasil.

~Michael

Yard Sale

This wonderful new Snail with Whimsical Mushrooms stamp is so fun to color!  Here, I limited the palette to earth tones and added some coordinating watercolor splatter.  The sentiment is from the Inside Out: Size Matters set.  Inside it says, "Some are just looking for yard sales."  Check out these and all the wonderful new and older releases at techniquejunkies.com.  Use my code, TJ10FAITH for 10% off!

Fun Creations with September release stamps

Good morning! Can you believe that September is coming to a close? Where does the time go? 

Today I am sharing 4 cards that I made with a variety of the new September releases and I paired them with previously released stamps.

Check them out!

This was done with the Worn Leaves background, Inside Out: Young at Heart and the Old Man. I put the leaves stamp in the Misti and used night of navy and green stamping it twice to get good coverage. I swiped the night of navy ink pad over the mat as I didn't have any more navy card stock and I did the same thing with the green matting! Dimensionals for the sentiment and the old man. Inside it reads, "(Slightly older in other places)

For this creation I used the Gothic Skull background paired with the new Spidery Halloween. Quick creation to make. I just used regular white card stock and did an ink, spray, smash with orange and pink inks and water on craft mat. I smooshed the paper directly onto the mat. A bit of black yarn and a button and of course, some more dimensionals! I used a black mat for the skulls.

The name is so fitting for this new stamp, Snail with Whimsical Mushrooms and a sentiment and bee from Bee Quotes . Colored up with a variety of Zig watercolor brush markers. Some dazzle Shimmering Bliss painted on the bee, a half circle adorned with rhinestones and the sentiment popped on dimensional. The green is from some designer paper but sadly, I don't know the name!

Lastly, I have another Halloween creation done with the super fun set released this month called The Halloween Scene, Set of 12. I also used the sentiment Happy Halloween. I created my hills with scrap paper and masking and then sponging on my gray and black. And then stamped my crazy scene!

Head on over to the store to get some fabulous stamps! Use my code TJ10Pam at checkout for a 10% discount. 

Be on the lookout for the October releases coming out on 10/1!

Cheers!

Pam

 

Sympathy Cards

 Welcome to my Technique Junkies blog post today

using the new Worn Leaves background stamp

With this stamp I did the watercolour technique...

I rubbered my markers onto the stamp - then spritzed

with water - then stamped.

Along with the Worn Leaves stamp I used the Difficult Time set

This first card I added a few flower punches

The next card a few micro beads

This technique worked so well with this background stamp. 

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Snail and Mushrooms

 Nothing says Fall more than a small forest scene! Our Snail with Whimsical Mushrooms was created today with traditional fall colors. The Just a Note sentiment is from the Simple Sentiments 2C set. The Vertical stamps are perfect for this stamp. The Snail stamp is here:

https://techniquejunkies.com/snail-with-whimsical-mushrooms/

Get Spooky!!

 Let's get SPOOKY! Today, we are featuring one of the cards made from a recent video (https://youtu.be/nUZXey9hSd4) using stamps from All About Halloween and The Halloween Scene to create multiple cards. The slimline format is perfect for our scary and spooky haunted house scene!

There is a kit here, saving you 20% off these stamps. Pat

Drop A House

Hey Crafty Friends - 

As soon as I saw the Drop A House stamp it took me back to my childhood. First thought was the Wiz. Classic movie I watch annually at a minimum in my household. My next thought was the Broadway show Wicked as to the colors in my first card. 

To create the look on this card I did the following: 

• I stamped the Drop A House stamp in black ink on a piece of white card stock I die cut with Scrappy Boy Wonky Stitched Rectangle Die. 
• The Honeycomb Mask Stencil was laid on top of the image. I carefully used my blending brush and Black Soot Distress Oxide around the mat being mindful not to go over the image. 
• I placed the mat on top of a piece of white card stock I die cut with Scrappy Boy Stitched Scalloped Edge dies. I then adhered it to a Halloween themed patterned paper by Close to My Heart. 

• I colored the image using Spectrum Noir Tri blend markers. I decided at the last minute to stamp the house a second time. I colored the image, fussy cut it out and popped it up with 3-D foam tape to add dimension. 

• I wanted "Drop & On" to stand out! I pulled out green Stickles I had never used before. Great way to rediscover my supplies. :-) 
• To finish off the card I add a few Googly eyes. 

The second card I created a shaker card using the Drop A House and All About Halloween stamp set. 

I hope you were inspired. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting! Oh and don't forget to use my discount code on the TJ website at checkout. TJ10Shalana 

TJ Inkspirations: Halloween Magic Multiplied

 

Just two stamp sets to create MAGIC! We are all looking for ways to maximize the usage of our stamp stash, aren't we? Today we show you how to use just two stamp sets - the All About Halloween Stamp, and The Halloween Scene Set - to create a multitude of cards. All About Halloween lends itself to being cut apart into multiple sentiments, and The Halloween Scene was created with the idea of masking and creating spooky-themed scenes. Watch our video today to see what we did - the video is less than two minutes long! I have a mini kit for you today, too, which saves you 20% on these stamps when purchased together. The kit may be found HERE. This weekend, September 22-24, we will be in Southfield Michigan. If you are in the area, stop by to say hello! It may be out last time in Michigan. Our Tradeshow schedule for the remainder of the year is below the video. The video is HERE ( or click on the image below): Don't Miss this! Select Catherine Pooler Ink/ Reinkers on Sale Save over 30%! I have an overstock of Catherine Pooler Ink and reinker sets - and you get the benefit! Here are two of the biggest savings: Select ink pads with their matching reinker - normally $13.00, now $8.99! Reinker sets of 8 (to match the MINI ink sets sold previously) normally $44.00, now $29.00! Select full sized stamp pads: normally $7.50, now $5.50! Catch your savings HERE Our Tradeshow Schedule for the Remainder of the Year: Southfield MI - September 23, 24 Stamp Scrap Art Tour York PA - October 13, 14 StamperCon Hampton VA - October 21,22 Stamp Scrap Art Tour

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All About Halloween

Deb here with some fun cards for Halloween - spooky and scary !! This All About Halloween stamp from the September Release is perfect for making quick cards with just some paper, ink and stickers . How easy does that sound ?!?! There are some fabulous Halloween/Fall images in the September Release. Do some shopping and save 10% with my code - TJ10Deb .

• I stamped the All About Halloween image on some ivory and white cardstock with Tuxedo Black, Tangelo & Elderberry Memento Dew Drop inks.
• The stamped images were placed on a Kraft, orange and black card base.
• I used Paper House Productions stickers from my never-ending stash to create 2 zombie cards and a cute card.
• The moon was punched from a paper I had in my scrap drawer !!

These cards couldn't have been easier to make !! The hardest part was choosing which stickers to use from my enormous stash.  Creating these definitely got me in the Fall mood !! Our weather has been brutally hot so it's nice to be welcoming cooler weather.. Thanks for checking out my latest cards !! I hope they inspired you to create some of your own.

Drop a House!!

 Don't make me drop that house! Today I paired the Drop a House stamp with the Vortex stencil. Doesn't it remind you of The house from The Wizard of Oz spinning in a tornado?

Drop a House stamp: https://techniquejunkies.com/drop-a-house/

Sweet Snail with Whimsical Mushrooms

Hello Crafty friends,     

Isn't this whimsical snail traveling through the mystical mushroom forest sweet?  It has a little zentangle magical twist to it doesn't it? I decided to keep the coloring to a minimum and make the card fairly simple by sticking with just 3 colors - red, black, and white. It's hard to go wrong with this color trio.

                     

What you need:

White A2 card 

Scrap piece of black card stock

Stencil and paint (I used Flowing drops stencil and Black 24 Carat Diamond glitter Paint

Rubber stamp Snail with whimsical mushrooms  

Thinking of you sentiment (Mine is from Four Little Sentiments)

Adhesive

Foam (optional)

Black ink pad 

Here's what I did to create this card...

Step 1-  Starting with my white card base I used the flowing drops stencil and Black Aladine IZINK 24 Carat Diamond glitter paint to create the background - then set aside to thoroughly dry.

Step 2 -  I stamped the Snail with whimsical mushrooms, colored parts of it using three shades of red/pink markers (you could use colored pencils), then fussy cut it out, added foam strips behind it, and adhered to card.

Step 3 -  I stamped the Thinking of you sentiment, matted it with black card stock and adhered it to the card.

When getting tools or products for card making I try to think of how many ways I can use that product in the future - not just for one card design. For example I used the  flowing drops stencil for the background on this card. It's very versatile and I use it often. A lot actually. It has beautiful movement and can be used with ink pads and your favorite stencil brush, with ink daubers, glittery paints like I used on this card, or other favorite stencil products you may already have. 

I hope you enjoyed this card design. I appreciate you stopping by.

Comments always welcome.

Happy Crafting!

AJ Vander Ende/Art Cards with AJ

P.S. My discount code TJ10AJ saves you 10% off everything (that's not on sale).

ALL the links you need in one place!

New September Stamps are automatically 15% off through 9/8/2023 and can be found here: techniquejunkies.com/september-new-stamp-release/

Flowing Drops Stencil https://techniquejunkies.com/flowing-drops-stencil/

Black 24 carat diamond glitter paint https://techniquejunkies.com/black-aladine-izink-24-carat-diamond-glitter-paint/

Four little sentiments https://techniquejunkies.com/four-little-sentiments/

Colorful blending brushes set https://techniquejunkies.com/colorful-blending-brushes-set-of-10/

Skeletons in my Closet

Hi Junkies! (Chris here).

I'm so excited to share this card.   This Dancing Grim Reaper is too cute to spook.  The card is designed so that the body of the grim reaper swings side to side when you move the card.   It is just a fun effect.  What makes it even better is the funny sentiment that TJ created.    The inside reads: "However, there is a tiny box of souls in my underwear drawer".    Do you think the grim reaper wears underwear?  

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Skeletons

 Please stop by my blog for a full supply list : Chris' Blog

No copics today

Two More with the September Release

Hello. Jeanette here with two more cards I made with stamps from the September release.

Technique Junkies Worn Leaves:

I also used the previously released Technique Junkies Your Kind of Crazy stamp set on this card.

Technique Junkies Explore the World:

If you like saving money - and who doesn't - please use the code TJ10JEANETTE when checking out at Technique Junkies to receive a 10% discount.

If you'd like to see other cards I've made using Technique Junkies stamps/products, you'll find them on my blog - HERE.

Thanks for stopping the blog today!

That Spooky Scene

Ready to Create a Scene? Today I am using the Halloween Scene Stamp Set of 12 for my spooky card creation! All of the stamps in the set were created to work together to stamp, mask and ink your way to your own scary cards. The inside of the card also uses the Spidery Halloween stamp. The stamps may be found here:

The Halloween Scene: https://techniquejunkies.com/the-halloween-scene-set-of-12/

Spidery Halloween: https://techniquejunkies.com/spidery-halloween/

 

Send Snail Card | Snail with Whimsical Mushrooms

 

Hello, my fellow craft junkies, and Happy Saturday!  I was so happy when I saw the new Snail with Whimsical Mushrooms stamp.  It's perfect for someone who loves getting "snail mail", or for someone who just loves snails and/or mushrooms, or maybe you have a friend who is a French chef?  LOL

• I wanted a white-on-white card so I started with a 5.5" square card base using white cardstock.  
• I cut another piece of white cardstock, 5.5" square, embossed it with the Cross Weaves 3D embossing folder from Altenew, and then adhered it to the card front.
• Next, I stamped the image on a piece of white cardstock, die-cut it using a 4" x 4" stitched square die, and then colored the image.  
• I cut a piece of white fun foam and adhered it to the back of my colored image and then to the card front.
• Lastly, I added stickles to the snail's shell, a googly eye, and two crystals on the antennae. 

All that's left is to write a note and send it off to someone who will appreciate your card.  

Want to save 10% on the Technique Junkies website?

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Use my "Friends and Family Discount Code" 

TJ10Michael

And please come and check out all my other card ideas on my blog or on my Instagram page.

Until next time...hugs from Brasil.

~Michael

TJ Inkspiration: 180 degrees Worn Leaves Stamping Technique

 

Creative use for your background stamps!

Or video today uses a technique from WAY back: 180 degrees background stamping. The new Worn Leaves stamp is perfect for this technique, and the Explore the World stamp is a great sentiment for it too. The card in the video tutorial below is just stamps and ink. No die cuts, no stencils, just the materials we love to use the most. I have a two kits for you today, too, one with ink and one without. Both are bery reasonably priced, too! The kit mays be found HERE. Our Tradeshow schedule for the remainder of the year is below the video.

Select Catherine Pooler Ink/ Reinkers on Sale Save over 30%!

I have an overstock of Catherine Pooler Ink and reinker sets - and you get the benefit! Here are two of the biggest savings: Select ink pads with their matching reinker - normally $13.00, now $8.99! Reinker sets of 8 (to match the MINI ink sets sold previously) normally $44.00, now $29.00! Select full sized stamp pads: normally $7.50, now $5.50! Catch your savings HERE

The video is HERE ( or click on the image below):

Our Tradeshow Schedule for the Remainder of the Year: Southfield MI - September 23, 24 Stamp Scrap Art Tour York PA - October 13, 14 StamperCon Hampton VA - October 21,22 Stamp Scrap Art Tour