Thursday, August 22, 2024

Have a Flamazing Day

Deb here with a fun card using 2 stamps from the latest release .As soon as I saw these stamps, it made me thing of a friend living in Florida ! She just might he the one to have a flamazing day ..


  • I stamped Flamingo Flock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then colored it with my COPICS
  • I fussy-cut the flamingos .
  •  Flamazing Day was stamped with Rose IO ink on white cardstock then cut out with a Stitched Rectangle Die.
  • I adhered a piece of Leaf embossed cardstock onto a white card base.
  • The flamingos were adhered in the right corner along with some die cut grass.
  • The sentiment was placed above the flamingos with foam tabs.
Isn't this a fun card ?!?!?!  You can see all the latest release stamps over at Technique Junkies . And if you shop with my code, you can save 10%  - TJ10Deb. Our weather is finally a bit cooler here in Virginia Beach - started out in the 70's !! The high will be 78 which is simply FLAMAZING !! Thanks so much for stopping by to see my latest card ..

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Beautiful Autumn Bookmarks

                            Beautiful Autumn

Join me in making a colorful bookmark to tuck into your next card!

 
Have you ever been digging around your boxes of craft stuff and found something new? I know I’m not the only person that does that.  Earlier today I found a bunch of manila tags I’d never used and decided to have a little fast fun.

I get my inspiration from helping Pat at the recent Stampaway convention.  She used manila bookmarks for the Saturday Make n Take . It’s the perfect little piece of card stock to try new techniques on, but better yet, you can finish a project quickly because you don’t have as much surface to cover.  Yay!

Supplies Used:

Distress Spray - Pistachio 
Manila tags
Scrap ribbon or string
Brown ink pad.  I used Catherine Pooler “Icing on the Cake” Mini ink pad.

Here’s all you do…

I first laid out a bunch of manila tags in a large box to protect my area from overspray.  

Next I sprayed the Izink Butterscotch spray on all of the tags - then spritzed the pistachio randomly on the tags. I even took the sprayer out of the bottle and would let drips come off of the sprayer hose.  Have fun!  Get some color on those tags!  Don’t leave any blank spots.  You might want to step away a while, grab a cup of coffee, then take another look.  I find going back at projects with fresh eyes can be very helpful sometimes.

Next - grab your rubber stamp and stamping platform and ink it up with Icing on the Cake (Brown). I like to put a large sticky note over my stamp area (manila bookmark) and stamp that first to be sure my stamp is lined up where I want it. 
The stamp I used has random leaves around it so on one bookmark I stamped a portion of the stamp a second time to capture the leaf area again.  No rules.  Just stamp!

I hope this quick project inspires you to experiment with tags and sprays!  

Enjoy the little things!  

AJ 

**If you decide to shop online don’t forget to use this discount code when you checkout TJ10AJ to save 10% off your stamps & supplies.







Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Set It On Fire

 Hi Junkies! (Chris here)

The diet wagon stamp from technique junkies has always been one of my favorites. It just makes me laugh every time. It was the first image I thought of when I read this new sentiment form TJ.   I thought this would make a fun encouragement card.  Hopefully it inspires you to do something crafty today! 

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Paper:
paper from Stampin' Up

Other:



No copics today-  watercolored.

Monday, August 19, 2024

Our last three shows

 

Technique Junkies' Last Three Shows

Hamburg NY August 24-25

Stamp Scrap Art Tour


Westminster MD - Sept 7 - 8

Stamp Scrap Art Tour


Hampton VA Oct 19 - 20

Stamp Scrap Art Tour


Our Retirement Plans...

We are retiring from the road...and our last three Stamping shows are upon us. Please take note of the three remaining shows on our schedule. If they are in your area, please plan on coming by to say goodbye!


And, Sadly...

Our plans for retirement are moving forward. We will only be operating our website for the rest of 2024 and partially into 2025.


Due to the closure of one of the major rubber manufacturers, we have had to adjust our own stamp manufacturing schedule. After our current supply of rubber is exhausted, we will be selling items from our inventory only - so if you have items on your wishlist you may want to order now!


As of right now, our final full stamp release will be September 1st. Several additional Christmas stamps may be released in October depending on our rubber supply. Stay tuned!

Coming to one of the remaining shows?

Here are our Show Specials!

  • Buy 5 stamps get the 6th FREE*
  • Spend $40.00, Get a free Specialty Stamp Set**
  • One full rack of specially priced stamps, plus additional clearance items! (New!)

Although we won't be at shows next year, the shows will still go on...

While the decision to cut shows from our schedule next year is not an easy one, rest assured that the shows will still go on without us in 2025 and beyond. Please continue to support the shows - or any show in your area - the vendors travel far and wide and EVERYONE appreciates your attendance and your business.

Remaining 2024 Tradeshows


Hamburg NY August 24-25

Stamp Scrap Art Tour


Westminster MD - Sept 7 - 8

Stamp Scrap Art Tour


Hampton VA Oct 19 - 20

Stamp Scrap Art Tour




Wise Words

Hello, Jeanette here. I'm back again with another blog post featuring Technique Junkies stamps from the July 15th release. Haven't the cards from this release been fun?!?!?! Seriously. There are so many great stamps in the release.


I have two cards to share today.


It's Okay and previously released Tropical Palm Fronds:

I stamped a sentiment on the inside from the previously released Cancer Sucks stamp set. 

No card can make this better but here's one anyway.


Abstract Florals and previously released In Full Bloom Sentiments:



Thanks for stopping by today!

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.

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Can't help filling that cart...


 Isn't this true? Who ever leaves Costco with only one thing? I know I don't.

Today's card uses the Costco Shopping Cart rubber stamp with the Tire Track stamp in the background. The shopping cart is a die, and the items in it were cut from Patterned paper in my stock. What a great greeting card to send to a fellow shopper!
Both stamps available from Technique Junkies.

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Let Someone Know That It's Okay Not To Be Okay

 


Hello everyone and Happy Saturday.  Design Team Member Michael here with a reminder that It's Okay Not To Be Okay!  I have a friend who is struggling with some mental health issues.  We talk almost every day on WhatsApp but I wanted to send her a hand-written message in a hand-made card to let her know I'm there for her.  

I used the Abstract Florals and It's Okay stamps to make this quick card.   

  • I stamped Abstract Florals on a piece of scrapbook paper that already had a distressed ink look to it.  You can also make your own using Distress Inks and some water.
  • I used a rectangle die to cut 3 sections out of the stamped image.  Then I adhered my background to my card front.
  • I layered the rectangle pieces on a piece of black cardstock and adhered them to the card front using foam tape - to raise the pieces off the card front.
  • I stamped It's Okay on white cardstock, die-cut it using a circle die, then die-cut a piece of black cardstock using the next die up in size.  Layered the sentiment on the black and then to the card front. 
I left the inside of the card blank so that I had space to write a note to my friend.  

I'd love to know what you think of this card idea.  Also, if you love the idea and go shopping on the Technique Junkies website, use my code at checkout to save 10% on your whole order - TJ10Michael.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today and, until next time...

Hugs from Brasil.

~Michael

Friday, August 16, 2024

TJ Inkspirations: Clean and Simple Cards with Aladine Birthday Stamps

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Now I wait...


 Do you do what you love? Our slightly snarky stamp celebrates the old adage... Just the card to make someone smile.

Today we are using the Three Diamonds Stencil from ACLD - available from Technique Junkies, below). All of the ACLD stencils are 20%% off through the end of today (August 15%) at Technique Junkies, too!
I used the Now I Wait stamp (like also below) as my sentiment. A little ink blending, a few sequins, and voila! A card to make someone chuckle.
Pat Huntoon

Let's Go!

 


I used two TechniqueJunkies stamps for this card; the Adventure banner from the most recent release and a compass from the earlier Play Like A Pirate.  I stamped them on some burlap DSP and added die cut mountains and trees and a leather strap sticker.  Get these and all the other great TJ stamps at TechniqueJunkies.com and use my code TJ10FAITH for 10% off your order!

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Desert Dad


 My share with you today is showcasing the Desert Landscape Border and it was paired with a sentiment from the last release, Definition of Family. Using a blender brush, I created the evening sky and then sponged the edges in black.
Also, check out the sale and add my discount on top of the 20%… TJ20Pam.


Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Puzzle fold card

 Working with stamps from the July release at

Technique Junkies

I did this simple puzzle card fold using the new

Crazy Crabs




This is a fun little card to make

added the saying from previous month release

Good Vibes  as it looked like these

guys were enjoying every moment !

Then the next card was with the

Flamingo Flock 

I purposely didn't put a saying on as then I can save

it for any occasion that might be suitable 

(baby shower???)

10% off when you use my discount code  TJ10Darlene


And be sure to check out my personal blog

dar's blog (blog-dar-blog.blogspot.com)

Monday, August 12, 2024

Set your life on fire


 I love this graduation card! I know we are a little past graduation "season" but this Life on Fire sentiment just worked so well with the graduate from the Graduation Greetings Set, I couldn't help using them together. The background uses the Curvy Path Stencil from ACLD.

Remember, stencils are on sale on the Technique Junkies website for 20% off. through August 15th. Don't miss out on the sale!

Sunday, August 11, 2024

It's okay - with coffee...


 Just a quick reminder that being "okay" is relative!

Today's card uses the Morning Joe stamps (coffee always makes ME feel better), along with the It's Okay stamp. The background uses the Aladine IZINK Diamonds with the Broad Swashes Stencil from ACLD - which happens to be on sale from now until August 15th for 20% off! Visit the Technique Junkies site for the stamps, Diamonds and Stencil.

Saturday, August 10, 2024

A Flamazing Day

Hey TJ Crafty Friends - 

Get ready to be dazzled as I unveil the Flamingo Flock and Flamazing Day stamp sets in all their glory! 🦩✨

If you're a fan of mini slimline cards like I am, you're in for a treat. I started this card stamping the flamingo image, adding a splash of patterned paper to the bottom half. After coloring the flamingo with alcohol markers, I gave it an extra touch of charm with some leafy die-cuts and accents from my trusty white gel pen. To make it pop, I blended some pink Distress Oxide ink at the top of the card and stamped the sentiment in black ink right on top of it. A few pink gems added the final touch of sparkle!



I hope this card has ignited your creativity! Thank you for stopping by, and happy crafting! ✂️💖 Don't forget to use code TJ10Shalana for a discount at checkout.

Friday, August 9, 2024

Giant Stencil Sale

 

Come on over to our

Giant Stencil sale!

Don't miss out on these limited-time discounts.

All in-stock Stencils from A Colorful Life Designs are 20% off from now through August 15th!


...AND you can use any designer discount code to take another 10% off everything in your cart!


Click here shop stencils


Here are just a few of the steals you won't want to pass up:

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Three Diamond Stencil

6" x 6"

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Mmm Coffee Stencil

3" x 6"

Sale price: $3.19


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Crumpled Checks Stencil

6" x 9"

Sale price: $5.59


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Cowhide Stencil

6" x 9"

Sale price: $5.59



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