Rescued Is My Favorite Breed

 Hello Technique Junkie friends, 

Today I’m using the just released My Favorite Breed stamp with multiple ways to create the background. In the examples shown below I used a scallop punch since it was the perfect size for this stamp. Check your punches and dies - you might have the right size too.

1) This paw print background was created using silver foil card stock (mirror card stock) and paw print embossing folder. It looks cool don’t you think?

2) The card with the gold paws on white was made using gold transfer foil and Paws stencil 

3) The ever so handy Paws stencil gets used a lot in my craft room.  I used the stencil and orange distress oxide ink on a finger dauber to create this background. 

4) On the last card I used some paw print paper I had in my stash.

Tip #1: If you have a single paw print rubber stamp you could use it to stamp all over a card front to create your background. Use one color or many.

Tip#2: If you have the TJ Paw Prints background stamp then of course that would work perfectly on these cards. 

Tip#3: If you have a paw print embossing folder - rub ink from your ink pad on one side of it, add card stock carefully between the embossing folder, then run through your embossing machine. Now your paw prints have a little color and it makes a nice background for your card.

 Idea: The My favorite breed stamp is perfect for animal lovers and animal rescues.  Did you know there are dog/cat animal rescues that like to receive handmade cards?  Reach out and ask them. I’ve donated dozens and dozens over the years to Three Sisters Pet Rescue in Cincinnati, Ohio. They use them for fundraising and Technique Junkies has the perfect stamps for rescue cards. I’ll list the ones I love below and if you like to watch videos I have one featuring many animal rescue card ideas @artcardswithaj 

Advice from a dog 

Better with a Dog

Dog is a small word

And more sweet dog stamps here

And more purrfect cat stamps here

If you decide to shop - don’t forget to use discount code TJ10AJ to save 10% off your entire order. 

Keep thinking outside of the box with your backgrounds & keep stamping!

AJ 

Loyal Friend

 Hi Junkies!  (Chris Here)

Check out the detail on this stamp.  You can almost see the dog hair on your clothes!  I joke, but the detail is super amazing.   I not-so-secretly hope that she comes out with a lab version of this stamp.  It was a must have to add to my collection.. but we all know I can't resist a dog stamp. 

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Loyal Friend

You Stole My Heart

Ruff Life

See a complete supply list on my blog: www.purplelakestamps.com

Life is Better...

 Hello, 

Life is better with a dog.  I can't imagine not having our puppies (picture below).  So when I saw this stamp, I couldn't wait to use it.  I used my tombow markers to color directly on the stamp, so I could get multiple colors.   I stamped on top of the artistic swipe stamp because I thought it looked like dog slobber.  What do you think?

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%: Better with a dog

Artistic Swipe

Ink:

Tombow Markers

Paper: Neenah:

colored cardstock from Stampin up

Other: Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue) Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-

dies- unsure, do you know?

embossing folder- cuddlebug retired

No copics today

This is a pictures from the summer of 2021.  One of my favorite pictures, they love the lake. Willett is passed now.

Puppy Love

 Hello Junkies!

This stamp is so so so so so CUTE!  I love all the little puppies.  I stamped the image once onto the pink cardstock.  Then again onto white cardstock.  I used copics to color the puppies.   I then trimmed the image so the bottom half would be in color and the top half is tone on tone. 

So much love...one little stamp!! 

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Puppy Love

Love inside out

You can get more supply information on my blog

Happy Crafting,

Chris

Copics:

Brown1: E40, E41, E42, E43

Brown 2: E30, E31, E33

Brown 3 : E70, E71, E74

Grey 1: W1, W3

Heart: RV52, RV55

A Twist on the Traditional Card Format

 Hi Junkies!

I'm always looking for ways to add a fun twist to the traditional A2 card format.  I love this design, because it is easy and just adds a bunch of interest a project.   What version of this card is your favorite? I always love to hear your thoughts.  

Click here to watch video

Stamps: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%

Ruff Life

Old Woman

Queenagers

Inks: Copics listed at the bottom of page. 

For a complete supply list go to by blog

Copics used for this project:  If you are looking to shop- best price I found:

Dog:  E30, E31, E33, E44, E43, E41

Slippers and scarf-  R81, R83, R85, R89

Skin: E00, E000, E11, E13

Hat: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, E39

Gray: C5, C3, C1, C0

I'll Be Watching You

Hello, Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter here with a cute card that reminds me of my dog. This card was created using the "I'll Be Watching You" Stamp #SD957: https://techniquejunkies.com/ill-be-watching-you/   

Technique Junkies carries a wide variety of stamps for the dog or cat lover, as well as stamps for all occasions: https://techniquejunkies.com/  

Save 10% with my code: TJ10Tracy

I created a process video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/NSYCKGwMNJA

 

 To create my card:

• I first stamped the dog and sentiment using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink. 
• I then die cut the stamped image using a stitched rectangle die from my stash. 
• Next I used the "Paws" Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs https://shrsl.com/3l9j8 to create the background panel. I used Stone Blue Catherine Pooler Ink and applied it through the stencil with a foam domed ink blender. 
• I used the same Stone Blue ink to ink the four sides of an A2 Card Base (4.25" x 5.5"), creating the perfectly match card base. 
• To finish, I used the residual ink that remained on my domed ink blender and ink blended the edges of the stamped and die cut dog and sentiment rectangle. I popped that up on the stenciled background using foam tape. 

Don't forget to use my code for 10% off your order: TJ10Tracy