Believe and Embellished Merry Christmas

 Hi! Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter, here with two Holiday Cards featuring two new stamps from Technique Junkies. Check out all the new release stamps here: https://techniquejunkies.com/october-2022-stamp-release/ Use code TJ10Tracy to save 10% off your order. 

For my first card, I heat embossed the new Believe Stamp (SD1195) with silver embossing powder. I die cut it with a stitched rectangle die. I ink blended the edges of the rectangle with Tranquil (light blue) ink from Catherine Pooler. For my night sky I used a piece of navy blue card stock and splattered it with Frost White Fantastix Ink by Tsukineko. I die cut this with a stitched rectangle die. I used a large silver foil circle to represent the moon in the upper right hand corner.  I used silver foil cardstock cut with a stitched rectangle die for a mat layer. I adhered everything to an A2 card base. 

For my second card, I embossed the Embellished Merry Christmas stamp (SD1198) with dark green embossing powder, then die cut that with a stitched rectangle die. I then used the Quirky Little Trees Stencil  from A Colorful Life Designs with Later Gator (green) Lunar Paste on white cardstock. I used green foil cardstock as a mat layer and adhered to an A2 card base. I then added some foiled ephemera stickers from my stash (a Christmas Tree, a red pickup truck and holly leaves). 

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Big Santa Background

Hello, Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter here with a jolly card that features the new Big Santa Background stamp from Technique Junkies. You can find this stamp here: https://techniquejunkies.com/big-background-santa/ 

Save 15% off all new release stamps until Oct. 8.  Save 10% off everything else with my code TJ10Tracy. 

To create my card I stamped the image onto a piece of off white cardstock using Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink. I trimmed this with a stitched rectangle die. I added a piece of plaid paper, cut with a stitched rectangle die, as the mat layer. These layers I adhered to an A2 white card base. 

Stamp used:

https://techniquejunkies.com/big-background-santa/

Check out all the new stamps including the Got To Have It All Bundle:

https://techniquejunkies.com/big-background-santa/

Thank you for visiting the blog today. 

 

Fright Night and Spooky Pumpkin Frame

Hello! Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter, here with a fun Halloween Card. I used the new Spooky Pumpkin Frame and the previously released Fright Night Sentiment. I also used Catherine Pooler Inks. You can find all these products here:  https://techniquejunkies.com/  Use my code: TJ10Tracy to save 10% off your entire order

I ink blended my background with foam domed daubers using these Catherine Pooler Ink Colors: Chiffon, Catching Rays and Glitz. I stamped the Spooky Pumpkin Frame onto the ink blended background using Catherine Pooler Midnight Ink. I stamped the Fright Night sentiment, trimmed it with the Deckle Trimmer and popped the sentiment up with foam tape. I backed the sentiment with a piece black mat cardstock, trimmed with the Deckle Trimmer. I used dies from my stash to add three black  bats to the panel. I used a piece of yellow cardstock for a mat and placed it onto black A2 Card Base. 

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Grateful Leaves

Hello, Tracy Shultz, the Hopeful Crafter, here with a few cards that I created using the new "Grateful Leaves" stamp: https://techniquejunkies.com/grateful-leaves/  by Technique Junkies. All new release stamps are on sale for 15% off through Sept. 8. Save 10% on everything else with my code: TJ10Tracy

Card # 1

Card # 2

To create my cards, I stamped the Grateful Leaves Stamp in a random background pattern using the following colors of Catherine Pooler Inks: Limoncello, Glitz, Flame, Sparkling Berry, Cranberry Fizz, Sage, Terracotta and Green Tea. For card # 1, I fussy cut the three leaves out and featured them on the front of my card panel. For card #2, I used a die from my stash, and die cut the word Grateful in maroon, and the shadow layer in cream color.  I used a wood panel cardstock as my matte layer for both cards. 

Thanks for visiting the blog today! Have a Hopeful day!

Grungy Vintage Stamps

Hello, Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter here with a grungy card for Technique Junkies that features two stamps from the August Technique Junkies Release. I used a sentiment from the You're Vintage set of four and the Vintage Paris Advertisements Stamp. Don't forget to use my code: TJ10Tracy to save 10% on your Technique Junkies order. https://www.techniquejunkies.com

I created a YouTube Video of my card. You can watch it here:

To create my card, I first sprayed my background panel with Harvest Sunset, Gold, Chestnut Mare and Worn Saddle Shimmering Bliss Sprays. I dried this and then stamped the Paris Advertisement stamp onto this panel with VersaFine Claire Nocturne Ink. I then embossed the sentiment using the same Nocturne Ink and clear embossing powder. I cut the sentiment panel and my background panel out with my Deckle Trimmer. I also deckle trimmed a mat layer for the sentiment (also created with shimmering bliss sprays). I splattered Gold and Copper metallic water color paint over the panel and the sentiment with Finetec Metallic Watercolor Paints. I popped the sentiment up with foam tape and adhered this to the mat layer which I glued to the background panel. I mounted my card onto an A2 black card base. 

 

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You're Vintage Sentiment Stamp Set: https://techniquejunkies.com/youre-vintage/ Vintage French Advertisements: https://techniquejunkies.com/vintage-french-advertisements/ Shimmering Bliss Sprays: https://techniquejunkies.com/shimmering-bliss/

At the River #techniquejunkies

 Hello! Tracy Shultz, the Hopeful Crafter, here today with a card featuring the new Technique Junkies "At the River" stamp: https://techniquejunkies.com/at-the-river/ and the Thank You sentiment from the previously "Four Little Sentiments" stamps: https://techniquejunkies.com/four-little-sentiments/   Save 10% off your Technique Junkies order using my code: TJ10Tracy

To create my card,  I stamped the image with Catherine Pooler Midnight ink. I then colored the image using Zig Kuretake Clean Color Real Brush Markers. I trimmed the image using scissors. I cut a piece of turquoise cardstock to 4" x 5.25" and stamped the sentiment using Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink. I heat embossed the sentiment using clear embossing powder. I embossed the cardstock using an waves embossing folder from my stash. I adhered the image using foam tape and then added a few clear gems. I adhered the panel to a navy blue card base size 4.25" x 5.5" 

A close up photo of my card panel. The sentiment was heat embossed first. I then embossed the paper using a waves embossing folder from my stash. 

Blooming Dandelions

 Hi. Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter here, with a cheerful card using the new Blooming Dandelions https://techniquejunkies.com/blooming-dandelions/ stamp from Technique Junkies. This stamp is super cute and is part of the July 2022 new release: https://techniquejunkies.com/july-2022-new-stamp-release/

I created this card by first heat embossing the stamp with black embossing powder.  Then I colored the flowers with Karin Markers. I die cut this image with an oval die. I used a piece of light green paper and embossed it with a floral 3D embossing folder. I used a yellow ribbon across the middle of this. I used a piece of pattern paper with pretty yellow flowers as the layer between the embossed paper and the oval with the dandelions. I used white embossing powder to heat emboss the sentiment "Thinking of You" from the Four Little Sentiments https://techniquejunkies.com/four-little-sentiments/ stamp set onto a piece of green paper. I used the Deckle Trimmer to trim the sentiment and a white mat piece of paper to layer behind the sentiment. I adhered everything to a white card base. 

Don't forget, you can save 10% off your order with my code: TJ10Tracy

Thanks for visiting the blog today!

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

Sunset Sentiments - Beautiful Sunset

Hello, Tracy Shultz, the Hopeful Crafter, here with a few cards that feature the new Sunset Sentiments, Set of 5, from Technique Junkies. These wonderful sentiments are perfect for summertime cards or cards for any occasion. This stamp set is part of the June new release from Technique Junkies: https://techniquejunkies.com/sunset-sentiments-set-of-5/

Save 10% off your entire order using my code: TJ10Tracy

To create my card, I used the Turbulent Waters stencil by A Colorful Life Designs for the ocean. I ink blended over the stencil using Catherine Pooler inks in the colors Cummerbund and Serenade. I used a piece of masking paper for the sun, then I ink blended the horizon using Catherine Pooler inks Chiffon and Catching Rays. I removed the mask and used Chiffon Ink to make the sun yellow. I then stamped the sentiment above the sun. I used a piece of gold foil card stock as my mat layer. I used a stitched rectangle die for both the panel and the mat layer. I adhered the ink blended panel and the mat layer to a gold A2 (4.25" x 5.5") card base. 

A closer look

A close up of the water and the sunset sentiment

For my second card, I started by ink blending my background with Catherine Pooler inks: Pucker Up, Catching Rays and Chiffon. I then use the Landscape Rays stencil from A Colorful Life Designs and Catching Rays Ink. I then stamped the sentiment onto the panel. I used a die to cut out the panel and the mat layer of gold card stock. I adhered everything to a gold A2 card base. 

My second card

 Here's a closer look at all the stamps in this collection. 
There is a "Gotta Have it All" Bundle that is discounted.

Don't forget to use my code TJ10Tracy to save 10% off non-sale  items:

                                          Thank you for stopping by!

 

Delicate Bouquet

Hello, Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter up today! Today we say goodbye to May as tomorrow is the first day of June. Here's one more card from the May 2002 release using the new Delicate Bouquet stamp. Save 10% off your order using my code: TJ10Tracy  Purchase your stamps here: https://techniquejunkies.com/may-2022-new-stamp-release/

Check out my YouTube Video of how I created this card:

To create my card I first heat embossed the Delicate Bouquet stamp using black embossing powder onto a piece of Hammermill Premium Color Copy Cover paper (80 lbs.) I then used foam domed blending tools to ink blend a rainbow background using Catherine Poolers inks (Cummerbund, Chiffon, Catching Rays and Pucker up). I framed it using a die from my stash cut with pink pearlescent card stock. I then cut out the sentiment using a die from my stash. I adhered everything onto a black A2 card base. 

Thanks for checking out my card and the blog!

Father and Daughter | Because I'm your Dad

 Hello, Tracy Shultz, the Hopeful Crafter here, sharing a Father's Day card that I created with two new stamps from the June 2022 release: Because I'm Your Dad and Father and Daughter stamps:  https://techniquejunkies.com/may-2022-new-stamp-release/

Save 10% with my code: TJ10Tracy

I created a video on my YouTube Channel which describes my step-by-step process: https://youtu.be/4Jg18B-LCX0

 

 To create my card, I used Versafine Clair Acorn ink to stamp the Because I'm Your Dad background stamp on a piece of off white/ivory paper. I used a stitched rectangle die to trim the stamped background panel to an A2 size (4.25" x 5.5"). Next I used Copic markers to color the Father and Daughter stamp and I fussy cut the image. I used a yellow Copic Marker to color a die cut piece of vellum. I used liquid glue to adhere the vellum to the background panel. Then I glued the Father and Daughter to the Vellum.  I plan to give this card to my dad for Father's Day. 

Thank you for visiting the blog today!

Cat Lady | You're Purrfect | Beautiful Boho Background

Hello, Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter here with a cute card featuring the funky "Cat Lady" stamp, along with the "You're Purrfect" sentiment and the "Beautiful Boho Background" stamp.  All three of these stamps are part of the new release from Technique Junkies. All new release stamps are on sale for 15% off now through May 8, 2022. All other products are 10% off using my code: TJ10Tracy

I created a video with step by step directions on how to make this card: https://youtu.be/6OtLSQ_xsfo

Check out my YouTube Channel where I have a new video featuring the new release:  https://youtu.be/vG2wRnLI0VY

Cat Lady - Watercolored with Catherine Pooler inks

To create my card, I first stamped the Cat Lady with Versafine Onyx Black ink. Then, I water colored with these colors of inks by Catherine Pooler: Twilight, Pucker Up, Cummerbund and Serene. I applied sparkle pen to the Cat Lady's turban. Then I used my Brother Scan and Cut to cut out the image. I heat embossed by sentiment with hot pink embossing powder and trimmed it out, along with a piece of hot pink card stock to create a mat layer behind the sentiment. I stamped the background with pucker ink then I rotated the paper and stamped again with Cummerbund ink, giving an offset design. I used a stitched rectangle die to cut out the background panel. My final layer is pink pearlescent paper, also die cut with a stitched rectangle die. 

Here's a look at the amazing new stamp release. If you are like me, and you must have all the new release stamps, there is a "Gotta Have it all Bundle" which is discounted: 

Thank you for visiting!

Technique Junkies - Wisteria Background

Hello! Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter, here to share a card created with the new Wisteria Background Stamp. I also used The Dream, Hope, Wish, Wonder (set of 4) Stamp Set. All new stamps are 15% off through April 8.  Save 10% on everything else with my code: TJ10Tracy

I created my card using Catherine Pooler inks as watercolors. I die cut the panel with a loopy edge rectangle die. I also cut the background mat layer (using pattern paper) with the same die. I stamped the Hope, Wish, Dream and Wonder sentiments using Drive In Ink (Purple) by Catherine Pooler. Technique Junkies now carries Catherine Pooler Inks.

This is a photo of the entire new release.  

In case you are like me and you want it all, there is the "Gotta Have it All" bundle:

                                                                                     

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Rainbow Zen Edges

 Hello! The Hopeful Crafter, Tracy Shultz, sharing two colorful cards with you today. The new Zen Edges stamp set is highly versatile and so bold! You can purchase the stamp set here: https://techniquejunkies.com/zen-edges/  Don't forget to use my code: TJ10Tracy to save 10% off your order!

For my first card, I used a piece of 4.25" x 5.5"Accent Opaque card stock and heat embossed the edges with the edges positioned at the top and the bottom. I used black embossing powder. After embossing the flourishing Zen Edges, I ink blended a rainbow using Catherine Pooler Inks. I started from top to bottom using foam domed blending tools. The colors that I used were:

1. Pucker Up
2. Catching Rays
3.  Chiffon
4. In the Park
5. Cummerbund
6. Serenade

Next, I used a stitched rectangle die to cut the panel down to 4" x 5.25" and, using Versafine Claire Nocturne Ink, stamped the Happy Birthday Sentiment from the Technique Junkies Inside Out Young at Heart Stamp set: https://techniquejunkies.com/inside-out-young-at-heart-set-of-10/   Finally, I adhered the panel to a black A2 card base and applied rainbow colored gems to the flourish at the bottom of the panel.  

 

For my second card, I used a piece of 4.25" x 5.5"Accent Opaque card stock. I positioned the Zen Edges in the middle of the card panel, leaving a space between the two. I heat embossed the stamped images with black embossing powder. I then ink blended the panel with my foam domed blending tools. I blended at a diagonal angle, using Distressed Oxide Inks in the following colors:

1. Picked Raspberries
2. Mustard Seed
3. Twisted Citron
4. Lucky Clover
5.  Prize Ribbon

I heat embossed the sentiment I believe in You, https://techniquejunkies.com/i-believe-in-you/ from the new release for March 2022. I sprinkled a bit of water on panel, dried it with my heat panel, then sprayed Dazzle Shimmering Bliss Spray https://techniquejunkies.com/dazzle-shimmering-bliss-topper/ on top the panel. After the panel dried I used a stitched rectangle die to cut the panel down to 4" x 5.25" and adhered the panel to a black A2 card base.                    

Save 10% on all non-sale items with my code: TJ10Tracy   (excludes sale items).
https://techniquejunkies.com/

Thanks so much for visiting today!

                    

Slimline Candles and Young at Heart

 Hello! Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter, here today with two colorful birthday cards created with two stamp sets from the February 2022 new release. Don't forget to use my coupon code: TJ10Tracy to save 10%. 

To create my cards, I used the Slimline Candles stamp set (#SL003) and a snarky sentiment from the Young at Heart, Set of 10 stamp set (#SS145). These cards are not slimline cards. They are A2 size (4.25" x 5.5") and Square (5" x 5") cards. 

A2 sized card (4.25" x 5.5")

5" x 5" Square Card

For both of my cards, I stamped the Slimline Candles stamp with VersaMark Ink. I heat embossed the stamped candles with gold embossing powder. I stamped the snarky sentiments with Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink (black) then heat embossed using clear embossing powder.  I then colored the candles using Dual Brush markers in a rainbow of colors. I die cut the stamped panel and a mat layer of gold foil and layered them onto the card base. 

Save 10% on all non-sale items with my code: TJ10Tracy   (excludes sale items).

Here's a look at all the new stamps in this release techniquejunkies.com/february-2022-new-stamp-release/ 

This release is so much fun. If you're like me and you have to have all the stamps in this collection, there is a "Gotta Have It All" bundle: 

https://techniquejunkies.com/february-2022-gotta-have-it-all/

These cards are very colorful and hopefully will bring a smile to the recipients. 

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