Bold Brilliant You

Hello Junkies!!

The Crafty Nurse here with a bit of inspiration from the November Technique Junkies release using "Typewriter Set #SS064".  The technique on this tag uses a variation on the "Layered Stencils" technique from Sensational Stencils CD using Tim Holtz Woodgrain & Typo stencils.  The first layer was put down with Distress Stains and the second with Lava Art Anthology Dimensional Paints.   I've taken a close up so you can see how matte and "lava like"this texture really is.  If you haven't played with the texture paints, they are so great for stenciling, gelli plating, and just all around coloring on your projects when you want some dimension.

Lava Dimensional Paint

I hope you are getting as excited as I am for the 30 days of Christmas that we've got planned here on the Design Team Blog beginning November 15th.  See you there!

Happy Inking,

The Crafty Nurse

Red or White.... Hic....

Hello Junkies!!

The Crafty Nurse here today with a bright and festive card featuring one of Pat's October release stamps called "Red or White Christmas #SD750".

The background was created using the Pasted Resist Technique from the Sensational Stencil CD. I began with the Tim Holtz Poinsettia stencil and embossing paste.  After that was dried, I sprayed with Red Pepper Color Wash Spray.  Then over that I lightly spritzed Dylusions White Linen Spray. This combination of colors is really vibrant and perfect for a holiday red. I also spritzed the white Dylusions over my black card stock for more texture. My card base is a very deep olive green and looks really great against that stunning red.

Stop on by the Technique Junkies Store to check out the October Release.  

Until then, happy inking

The Crafty Nurse

Weird ATC and a Dog of a Tag

Good morning Junkies!  Today, I've got a couple of items for your viewing pleasure.

Up first, is an ATC I created using the  new Double Weird and Double Weird Sayings August releases.

I sprayed the background with Art Anthology Colorations in Plush and Ink Spot.  Then I used the Distressed Removal Stencil Technique found on the Sensational Stencils CD to add some interest to the background.  Next I added some white distressed rubons on the sections of the ATC I knew would show.  I stamped Double Weird onto a piece of card, cut out, and painted with Art Anthology Velvet in Lemon Tart and Fiji (left side) and Fiesta and Fiji (right side).  Their faces were painted with Portobello to give them a flesh tone.  Next, I stamped one of the sentiments from Double Weird Sayings in Versamark ink, embossed with burgundy embossing powder, then cut out and put in place.

Next, I created a tag with with the new Fun and Games release.

I sprayed a tag with Art Anthology Colorations in Glorious and Heart, then mixed some Fiesta Velvet into Mud texture paste and added some interest with the Art Anthology Such a Drip Stencil.

I thin stamped Fun and Games onto a piece of card, cut out, and painted.  The dog is painted with Art Anthology Kona Velvet, the cone with Cotton Velvet, and the sentiment with Art Anthology Timeless Colorations.  I added a few pieces of washi tape for interest and two pieces of matching fiber to drape from the hole in the tag.

These were fun to create and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Until later........

Marilyn

Let's Face It!

Hey Junkies!

The Crafty Nurse back with you for a little inspiration from Pat's August release. Today, I'm featuring another card I made using the Let's Face It Palletini Collection.  This stamp called to me and I had a blast coloring her.

The background started with Distress Paint in Squeezed Lemonade, Mowed Lawn, Mermaid Lagoon, Picked Raspberry and Spiced Marmalade.  Once that dried I applied black paint through a Heidi Swapp Stencil using the "Stencil Turn" Technique on the Sensational Stencil CD.

For my image I stamped "Let's Face It 5 #P030" on book paper using Adirondack Espresso Ink. Her face is colored with Liquitex Fluid Ink in Burnt Sienna diluted with water, the lips are Twinkling H20's in Hopeful Honeysuckle, and the Eyes are FW Pearlescent Liquid Acrylic in Genesis Green. Okay, Okay - yes, I have a lot of inks.....

For her headpiece, I stamped it on Amy Tangerine's Rise & Shine paper and clear embossed.  I fussy cut the head piece and applied it back onto the image.  Once everything was dry, I applied Tim Holtzs' "Distress Glaze" because all my mediums were water based and I didn't want it to run when I applied the Gel Medium.  I then created some depth using a Pitt Artist Pen in Brown around her head piece.  This is a great way to complete your paper piecing so it doesn't look disconnected or out of place.  To finish, I colored the flowers with more FW Pearlescent Paint in Waterfall Green and called her done!

I'm thrilled you stopped by the Technique Junkies Design Team Blog today and sure hope you've had a chance to check out the new August Stamps at the Technique Junkies store because there is only a few more days left for our August sale!

By for now,

The Crafty Nurse

Grace

Good morning Junkies!  I've got a Fat Book Page today for your viewing pleasure.

The card was created using the Distressed Removal Technique from the Sensational Stencils CD.  I stamped Pretty in Flowers #SD258 onto a piece of paper, fussy cut her out, and then painted her with Art Anthology Sorbet in Red Velvet, Evergreen, Just Peachy, Sunshine, Buttercream, Tink, Baby Blue Eyes, and Kenyan Copper & Art Anthology Velvet in Desire and Portobello.  The stencil I used was Meridian.  I then used one of the Batik Elements (Set of 6), #SS032 and red ink to stamp the corners.

Don't forget, our monthly blog hop begins tomorrow!  We have a lot of new stamps you are going to love.

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

Marilyn

Summer's Here!

Hey Junkies!  It's the Crafty Nurse back with a little inspiration post for you today featuring more of the June release stamps from Technique Junkies. 

Today I've got a great summer card for you using the Gel Medium Resist Technique found on the Sensational Stencil CD.

I began by watercoloring the "Seahorse" stamp using distress inks.  To create the background, I applied gel medium through my stencil and allowed to dry.  My color was added using Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays in gold, brown and blues.  The gel medium picks up some of the spray colors which I think looks great.  You'll find more details and other options in the Sensational Stencils CD for this technique.  The starfish is cut out from the "Tide Pool Starfish" stamp and the tag is an Avery Elle die.

Here's a close-up of the gel medium.

I hope you'll find some time this week to play with your Technique Junkie stamps.  Don't forget to stop by the TJ store and see all the fun new product Pat is carrying in addition to stamps.

See you again soon,
The Crafty Nurse

Hot Glue Stencils

Hey Junkies!  The Crafty Nurse here with some inky fun using stamps from the June Technique Junkies Release and a home made stencil.  Would you believe these "sketchy" flowers were made in less than 5 minutes using hot glue?  Yep, hot glue.   I've seen many stamps and dies in this shape and you can create these in no time at home. What's even better, the hot glue stencils pair perfectly with the techniques on the Sensational Stencils CD.

All you need is a non-stick surface and hot glue.  Simply start in the middle and create circular motions outward.  You DO want some of the lines to touch so the flower stays together.  It also looks more like pedals once the ink is applied if they are touching.  That's it.  While you have your glue gun out, you can make other types of pedal flowers, circles, geometric or organic designs.  How fun is that?

I sprayed several panels using Dylusions and Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays. 

My first card  uses Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays and the Technique Junkies June Release Sentiment, "Different Flowers."  I know my sister would love this card.  The Technique is called "Stencil Spray Fun and is found on the Sensational Stencils CD."

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My Second card also uses the "Stencil Fun Technique," but with Dylusions Ink.  If you look in the background I added another TJ Stamp called "Whimsical Garden" using Versamark ink.   The "Different Flowers" sentiment is stamped with Versafine Black Onyx ink and embossed with clear powder.

I hope you'll head on over to the Technique Junkies store and check out more of the new June Release stamps.  While your there, pick up the Sensational Stencils CD and make your own hot glue stencils!

Happy Inking

The Crafty Nurse

Happy Wednesday Junkies!  The Crafty Nurse here bringing you a post featuring Technique Junkies May Release.

For today's project I've highlighted "What Cancer Cannot Do #SD607."  The background technique is called, "Stenciled Spray Fun" from the Sensational Stencils CD.  I used Dylusions Ink to get that vibrant pink and purple combination.

I wanted to highlight the stamp so I inlayed the panel using Lawn Fawn's Rectangle dies making one flush panel.  To do this simply cut out a few sizes of the rectangle die and piece them back together like a puzzle. 

I finished off the card with a few flower dies from WPlus9 and added small pearls for the centers.

Thanks for stopping by the Design Team Blog today and look forward to seeing you at the Technique Junkies store for lots more of the May Stamp Release.

By for now,

The Crafty Nurse

Be Inspired

{jane bosi}
I'm still riding the wave of inspiration from the Welcome Hop yesterday!!  We have such a great team of talented artists.....if'n I do say so, m'self!  LOL!!

Today, I have two additional projects to share.  Both showcase new releases from Technique Junkies.  The first, is shown above.  For my background, I used the Alcohol Stencil technique from the Sensational Stencil CD.  My muted earthy colors are the perfect backdrop for Bird and Butterflies.  Using Stazon ink, I stamped the image on vellum and colored it on the opposite side.  I have such a conflict when it comes to creating background pieces!  I never want to cover them up!

I'm partial to giraffe images and I just love this new one! Giraffes and a great message---Stand Tall couldn't be more perfect!  For this background, I use a technique from the Simple and Easy Inking Techniques Remix CD.  This is a great CD that is perfect for any level of stamper!  The technique used here is called It Takes Two.  My two are Lipstick Kisses  and  Burlap.  For embellishments, I continued the earthy feel with a piece of canvas, twine and some wooden buttons.

If you missed the hop, please take some time to meet the Designers and see their work using lots of new goodies!

Go, be awesome!
TTFN, Jane

From The Archives.....What's New?

{janebosi}

Happy Thursday, Junkies!!

I'm pulling from the archives this week since so much busyness has kept me from creating!  I'll have something fresh and new next week, I promise!

But, an oldie can be a goodie.....so, today I am sharing a fun and colorful card to spice up the week and hopefully usher in some warmer-butterfly-like-weather!  It is frigid once again in my neck of the woods so, I have reverted back to "acting as if!"

This card/technique is fun and colorful.  It is called Stencil and Doodle---it's where color meets zentangle--and can be found on the Sensational Stencil CD---this is, by far, one of my favorite stencil techniques.    The CD contains 40 of them!!  If you haven't purchased your copy yet, you can do that here!

After creating the art piece, I finished off my card with several sentiments from the Simple Sentiments Set, Style 2.  As the name indicates, there are several sets available in this style---I just love the block look of each sentiment.  This card features the sentiments in black, but they are equally dynamic in a variety of colors!  Check them out.....

That's all for me this day......thanks for stopping and, don't forget the awesome!
TTFN, Jane

What Cancer Cannot Do....

{jane bosi}  Good Day!  I have a frugal, if not stunning card share today!  In November, I was fortunate to meet up with the wonderful Technique Junkie Mastermind, Pat Huntoon, at a stampy show in lil ol Madison, Wisconsin.  At that show, there was a lot of stampy goodness going down with gelatos, stencils, stamps and more.  Pat demo'd her little tocus (LOL....not even sure I spelled that right!) off.  While cleaning up, I grabbed a bunch of the discarded pieces....they were all just so pretty and vibrant!

So.....I crafted this colorful card which features several renditions of the Gelatos Wipe technique.  This technique is featured on the Sensational Stencil CD.  If you haven't gotten your copy yet, now is the time!  This CD is jam packed with awesome tutorials!  You can read all about it here!

Not wanting to take anything away from the beautiful vibrant background, I stamped on vellum.  I chose to use the sentiment, What Cancer Cannot Do #SD607 from Technique Junkie Stamps.  I love the verbage of this sentiment:

It cannot cripple love,

It cannot shatter hope,

It cannot dissolve faith,

It cannot destroy peace,

It cannot kill friendship,

It cannot suppress memories,

It cannot silence courage,

It cannot invade the soul,

It cannot steal eternal life,

It cannot conquer the spirit.

Cannot!  I love this for the words and, mostly, for why it is ;)  #goteama

TTFN,

Jane