New Technique Junkies Challenge - ATCs That Shimmer!

Today is the start of a new challenge! 

You will have a whole month to complete the challenge. Enter as many times as you wish using the link
list at the bottom of the post for a chance to win a $25 Technique Junkies Gift Certificate!

You have until September 9th to enter. Winner will be announced September 10th.

A few simple rules.

You must use Technique Junkies stamps to be chosen to win a prize.

If you don't have any Technique Junkies stamps feel free to play along and link
your project but you will not be in the drawing for a prize.

You must use the challenge technique/theme or sketch in your project (that's the challenge!)

No linking old projects. Projects must be new.

Please list Technique Junkies stamps with links in your project posts.

Please link directly to your project (not a general blog).

If you have a problem linking to the challenge contact Jeanne

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This month's challenge is ATCs that Shimmer!

Never made an Artist Trading Card (ATC) before? It's easy!

Cut your cardstock (or whatever paper you plan to use) to 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" and get decorating! Think small!

ATC's are great to have around to add to a card base for a quick card.

Here is a template that shows how to cut 10 ATCs from one sheet of cardstock.

Or... 

If you had so much fun with out last challenge and want to make Artist Trading Coins you can 

enter the challenge with those too! For those not familiar to Artist Trading Coins they are the same 

concept as regular ATCs but as a 2 1/2" circle shape. 

Want a discount? Use code TJ10Jeanne for 10% off at Technique Junkies!

My first ATC uses Never Stop Making Wishes along with Shimmering Bliss in Mixed Metals (Topper) and Mardi Gras Purple. I added dimension to the flowers with Nuvo drops.

My next ATC uses Enjoy The Ride (set of 6) along with Shimmering Bliss in Harvest Sunset and Mermaid.

My last ATC uses Throw Kindness along with Shimmering Bliss in Thulian Pink, Just Squeezed and Dazzle (Topper). I used a number of colors of Nuvo Drops for my "confetti".

Have a great day! 

Jeanne

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Holiday ATC - Day 9 of 30 Days Of Christmas

Hello Junkies!!

Are you totally enjoying the 30 days of Christmas here at The Technique Junkies Design Team Blog? I know I sure am.

Today, I've got a sweet little ATC card to share with you today that I created using a piece of sticky back canvas that I stenciled with embossing paste using a Tim Holtz holiday stencil.  Once that was dry, I sprayed with Art Anthology Coloration Spray in Avocado and Leaf.  The red ATC base is created using the Red Pepper Color Wash spray with a small spritz of Dylusions White Linen.  To add a little old school feel I broke out the oldie but goodie brads.  My sentiment is from the October Release called, "All is Calm #SDX079" and stamped on black card stock also spritzed with Dylusions White Linen to mimic snow.  Finally, to add some flare, I edged my sentiment with Gold Kylon.

Stop by every day through December 15th to enjoy the Design Teams 30 Days of Christmas here at Technique Junkies.

We'd love to see some of your creations so keep posting them at in the Technique Junkies Yahoo Group!

Happy Inking!!

The Crafty Nurse

London

Good morning Junkies!  I've got a couple of ATCs to share with you today.  They feature two of the new May releases and were perfect for creating ATCs.

For my London ATC, I used the new London ATC stamp.  I stamped it on black card with Versamark ink and then embossed it with white EP.  I added some Maya Road rub-ons around the edges and a couple of Tim Holtz stars.

For my second ATC, I used the Fairest of Them All stamp.  I started by spraying my card (I used Bristol ATCs) with Art Anthology Waimea Bay and drying with my heat tool.  I then stenciled with the Art Anthology Rosette stencil using Just Peachy Sorbet and leaving an unstenciled area in the middle.  I stamped Fairest of Them All with Verafine Black Ink and embossed it with LSG Razzleberry Plum EP.  I cut out an image that just fit inside the mirror and glued it on.  I painted the mirror with Art Anthology Ferrari Sorbet and Metallique Silver Spoon by Prima.  Finally, I outlined my stenciling with a white gel pen.

I hope you enjoyed today's projects.  Don't forget, all new releases are 15% off through May 8th. 

Happy Stamping!

Marilyn

Here Kitty

Good Tuesday morning Junkies!  I've got a couple of ATCs to share with you today, using some of my favorite Technique Junkies stamps.  Gotta love those kitty cats!

So Lucky was created using the Gel Medium Resist technique.  I used Art Anthology Colorations in Plush, Patience, and Juicy along with their Morse Code stencil.  I stamped one of the new June releases, Friend Like You, onto a piece of card, cut it out and separating the sentiment, and then colored it in with Art Anthology Tango and Kona Velvet.  I positioned the trimmed sentiment directly above the kitties.

Stare was created using the Colorful Resist technique.  I used Art Anthology Colorations in  Wild Orchid, Peacock Feathers, and Grass along with their Bubbles stencil and the Paid in Full & Plaster Swirls stamps .  I stamped Kitty Watching, cut him out, then colored his fur with Art Anthology Ash Velvet and his eyes with Limeade Velvet.  The sentiment People Will Stare (small) was stamped onto a piece of previously colored watercolor paper I had laying around.

These and other wonderful stamps are located on the Technique Junkies website.

Until later......................

Marilyn

TJ ATC Swap #3

The third TJ ATC swap has been exchanged- another wonderful collection of art. Our requirements is simply- use a Technique Junkies Technique on your ATC- from any newsletter or CD.

Shelly Schmidt

I used dry embossed Pearls from the Feb/March 204 Newsletter. The silhouette die is from Sweet Stamps.

Beth C- Alcohol Ink Splatter

                   Beth C (made 2 sets for the swap) Watered Crayons

                        Cindy T- Embossed Water Color Pencils

                                                    Hewitt - AI Foil

                                      Holly B- Glimmer Mist Watercolor (Art Neko)

                                                  Juliet A- Diagonal Images (Amuse)

                                     Lynne W- Pennant Banner Technique

                                         Priscilla- Crinkled Watercolors

  Priscilla- one more : )




We have a swap every 2 months- we'd love to have you join us!
Shelly Schmidt

TJ ATC Swap #2

The 2nd TJ ATC swap is back and it was another fun one. The requirement is just to use a TJ technique from a newsletter or any CD.
I am the hostess, and I made  2 sets of ATC's.

 This is the Faux Metallic Gelato technique from the Artistic effects CD and the image is Stampendous - colored with Copics, and SU sentiment.

  This is called the Whitewash Chic technique, also from the Artistic effects CD. Sentiment is Technique Junkies Stamps (formerly known as Stamp Camp).

Next, Barb I, also made 2 ATC's:

 Lt- Splattered Bleach (Feb/March 2013) and Rt- Ribbon Tab (Dec/Jan 12-13)

 Beth C:

Tie Die Circles (April/May 2014)

Cheryl R. made:

 Pieced Zines (2/2010)


Cindy T made:

Ancient Paper (Dec/Jan 09-10)


 Dawn T made:

 Bubble wrap Stamp & Embossed

Holly made 2 ATC's:

 Lt Pearly Gelato Wash (4/2014) and Rt-Line Pop (12/2012)

Juliet A made:

 Penciled Twinks (2/2008)

and Lynne W made:

 Bandana (8/08)

We'd love to have you join us in the next swap- we each make 5, and the swaps will be due to me on 7/18

 Shelly

Distress Stain Watercoloring

Hello fellow Technique Junkies.  Today I thought I would make an ATC with this week's Technique of the Week--Distress Stain Watercoloring.

I added die cuts (source unknown) to my background and I think it looks very pretty.  This background was so easy to do. 

I hope you will be enticed to try this technique and will be watching the Yahoo group for your work.

Have a great week!

ATC fun with Distressed Rainbow Strips

 I played with the dimensions in the Distressed Rainbow Strips tutorial, and made them into ATC sized measurements.

 

The fan is Stampin Up (retired), the Kanji is Mark's Finest Paper and the background is by Sweet Stamps. 

We visited China, and it is very apparent how the colors are so important- and have significant meaning there- Gold, Red, Green, Blue, Black and White stand for the elements- so are very represented in the scenery everywhere. 

Have a great Day!

Shelly Schmidt

Rolled corner ATC

Today, I want to share an ATC with you. I stamped the background image on the dark green cardstock for a tone on tone look. Then, I stamped the image on the confetti for a reverse tone on tone look.

 I learned the Curled Corner technique in the Feb., 2011 Newsletter. I love the added elegance it adds to the look of the project.

The Silhouette die and ATC background stamp are from Sweet Stamps.

Thanks for stopping by today! Schmidt
Shelly

Brick Wall...again

Hello, everyone, Donna here. I know I posted an ATC using the Brick Wall (Dec 2010) technique last month, but what can I say...I love this technique!

This is another ATC and I got to use up some really old scraps on this one.  That green ivy paper has got to be 10 years old!  I grabbed a bunch of scraps in yellows and yellow greens, and also threw in touch of pink a bit of contrast.  My hexagons are made with a 3/4" hexagon maker from Creative Memories, and the embossing powder is Zing! lime green.  The cupcake stamp is from Stampendous and the sentiment is Hero Arts.

Have a great weekend!