Animals. Animals. And more Animals.

Hello. Jeanette here. I've had so much fun with the stamps from this month's new release. There is such a nice variety; something for everyone.

Today I'm sharing four cards - all featuring animals, but four different kinds of animals. Cats. Dogs. Horses. Giraffes. 

I said there was something for everyone, didn't I?

Horse Linograph:

I also used the That's What She Said stamp set from a previous release.

The Best Therapist:

Giraffe Border:

I also used the That's What She Said stamp set from a previous release and the Messy Diamond Grid stencil.

Fluffy Cats and Time Spent with Cats:

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.

Happy Birthday!

Pam here on this Wednesday!!! Today I am showcasing the Star and Flourish Birthday sentiment as well as the Giraffe Border on the first creation! Great new versatile stamps…so quick and easy to create with!

The giraffes were stamped repeatedly on a piece of watercolor paper which I then did ink, spray & smash on. Dried it with heat tool and then sprayed water on and let air dry. The same was done with the sentiment.

My second card was quick to put together with some fun designer paper I had laying around. Added some ribbon and a die cut star and we will call it complete.

Head over to Technique Junkies for all things crafty here

 

Dancing on Mulberry Paper

                                                                  

                   Hello Friends!

Today’s card features something a little bit different.  You’ve probably tried the simple technique of dragging a mini ink pad across your card stock to create colorful stripes -  like I’ve done on this card.  But what is different is I didn’t put the ink on card stock, I used a textured paper called mulberry paper.

So next time you feel like trying something new - search for a natural fiber paper like mulberry tree paper. It’s stronger than teabag paper or tissue paper .

Supply list

Red card base (optional to use any embossing folder on this)

Stamps used: African Dancers, Giraffe border stamp, and African proverbs set of 8 

Catherine Pooler Mini Inks  

Messy Diamond grid stencil 

Three -> 4 x 5.25 pieces of white card stock plus scrap piece for inside sentiment. 

Black archival ink pad

Adhesive

Soft stencil brush (Technique Junkies carries a wonderful set of colorful soft brushes) 

How I created this:

- I first pulled mini Catherine pooler inks across a large size piece of mulberry paper.  I used three colors from the Urban oasis collection (orange peel, hot tub, and lemongrass).

- Let the inks dry completely then cut the mulberry paper down to the size you need for your card then adhere it to a piece of white card stock so it will be sturdy. Attach piece of black card stock (to the back) that is slightly larger to give it a small frame.

- Using a stamping platform I stamped the african dancers using black archival ink.  You may need to stamp more than once to get a nice bold black on the mulberry paper.

- Repeat with the giraffe border stamp stamping it along the bottom.

- Add a piece of foam behind the black piece(optional) then glue to your card base.

- Using Catherine Pooler Rouge red I stenciled the upper left and bottom right corner of the card front.  I added some of the stenciling to the inside to bring it all together.

- I chose one of the new African proverbs to add a sentiment to the inside. You could stamp this directly to a 4 x 5.25 card panel if you didn’t want to add another piece of card stock.  I sometimes stamp things crooked so I’m in the habit of stamping sentiments on small piece of card stock :)

I think this card would be perfect for numerous celebratory occasions. I’d love to hear what you think!

All of these stamps are automatically 15% off through 2/8/2024.

If you “Gotta have them all” you will save $28.09

Everything else (like the inks & stencil) is 10% off when you use my Design Team discount (TJ10AJ) at checkout.

                                 

                            Keep crafting!   ~ AJ ~