Bring on the Swag!

Hey Junkies!

The Crafty Nurse here with a technique from the Simple & Easy Inking CD, called "Background Pop."  This technique is great for using background stamps like the new "Pom Pom Swag" released just this month over at the Technique Junkies site.

After inking the "Pom Pom Swag" background twice, I stamped the super fun "Incrediball Canning Jar Set of 2" and heat embossed with clear over black Versafine ink.  I kept the card very basic and finished off with some black bakers twine and a few black pearls.

If you haven't checked out the October New Release, I encourage you to do so over at the Technique Junkies store.  

Happy Hump Day!

The Crafty Nurse

Bandana Technique

Hello friends. It's Beth Norman here and happy that summer has finally arrived to southern Ontario, Canada.  The air conditioning is on and got to go to the beach for the first time this year; the weather has been too cold and rainy.  I know my Texas and Idaho pen friends have been enjoying the heat for quite some time.

I found some inspiration on Pinterest for creating my Dragonfly card when I couldn't sleep and was up at 3:30 surfing the internet and stamping.  My cards also remind me of two previous cards I made using the Bandana Technique which can be found on the CD Simple and Easy Inking Techniques.

Technique Junkie Stamps Used:

Big Floursh

Dragonfly, set of 2

Find Our Way

I rubbed ink all over my 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" cardstock with a sponge and stamped out my images with VersaFine and then added the white highlights.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great week!

Chicken Sandwich Anyone?

Good Day Junkies!  The Crafty Nurse here with a post from the Technique Junkies May Release.  

For this card card I broke out my Distress Inks in Scattered Straw and Abandoned Coral on Smooth Bristol paper to create the technique called, "Color Sandwich" from the Simple & Easy Inking Technique CD.  When blending distress inks make sure you start off the page and then move in circular motion toward the card with light consistent pressure.  The Bristol Smooth paper is amazing for blending distress inks

I embossed "Chicken MC002" with Versafine Black Onyx Ink and heat set with clear powder, which I prefer to black embossing powder.  The sentiment "Needed To Be #553", fits nicely next to my image and adds a little bit of whimsey needed for the card.

To finish off, I added Viva Pearl Pen in Pearl all over the dots on the "Chicken" image and in black to add interest to the top right corner.  

I sure hope you get a chance to stop on over to the new Technique Junkies store and see all the new May release stamps as well as other great new products.  

Happy Inking!

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