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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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/

It Takes a Long Time To Grow an Old Friend

Hello. Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter here, with a few cards using a sentiment from the new You're Vintage Stamp Set from Technique Junkies: https://techniquejunkies.com/youre-vintage/  This stamp set is part of the awesome August new release: https://techniquejunkies.com/august-2022-new-stamp-release/  I also used some previous released stamps. If you shop for any of these stamps don't forget to use my code for 10% off your entire order: TJ10Tracy

You're Vintage: https://techniquejunkies.com/youre-vintage/ 

To create my first card I ink blended a background panel using three colors of Catherine Pooler Inks: Chiffon, Catching Rays and Pucker Up. To ink blend, I used foamed domed blending tools and Hammermill premium cover paper, 100 lbs. I then stamped the sentiment at the top of the card. For the bottom of my card, I used the previously released Wildflower Silhouettes stamp. I trimmed the panel with a stitched rectangle die and then adhered it to an A2 black card panel. 

https://techniquejunkies.com/wildflower-silhouettes/

Growing Wild Stamp: https://techniquejunkies.com/growing-wild/

For my second card, I created my background with Lapis Lazuli and Smoldering Ash Shimmering Bliss Sprays. I stamped the bottom of the panel with the previously released Growing Wild Stamp. I then splattered white ink on the panel.  Next I heat embossed the sentiment using black embossing powder. I had a piece of paper that I sprayed with Shimmering Bliss Spray in the same colors as the background panel that I used as a mat later behind the sentiment. I trimmed everything with my Deckle Trimmer and adhered it to a white card panel. 

https://techniquejunkies.com/growing-wild/

Remember to use my code: TJ10Tracy if you wish to save 10% off your entire order.  

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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. 

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:

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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: 

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Blooming Wildflowers

 Hello!  Tracy Shultz, the Hopeful Crafter, here with a bright and beautiful card today! I paired the gorgeous new stamp Blooming Wildflowers with a beautiful scripty sentiment from the previously released In Full Bloom Sentiments, Set of 6 available at: https://techniquejunkies.com/  Save 10% off your order with my coupon code: TJ10Tracy

To start, I heat embossed the beautiful Blooming Wildflowers background stamp with black embossing powder. I also heat embossed the "Life Life in full Bloom" sentiment with black embossing powder. I then used Catherine Pooler inks to ink blend the embossed panels. Technique Junkies has a large selection of Catherine Pooler inks: https://techniquejunkies.com/catherine-pooler-ink/?sort=featured&page=2  I used the following colors (from top to bottom): Chiffon, Catching Rays and Pucker Up.  You can also use: Limoncello, Tiki Torch and Rouge to get a similar effect (yellow, orange and pink inks). Next I used my favorite stitched rectangle dies to die cut the ink blended background and the ink blended sentiment. I adhered the background panel to a black A2 card base. I used a stitched rectangle die again to create a black mat and placed that behind the sentiment. I adhered the sentiment and the mat to the background and the card is ready to go out in the mail! In case you missed the new release (April 2022), here is a photo:

If you are like me, and you just must have the full set, there is a special price for the 

"Gotta Have it All" Bundle:

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

Coupon Code cannot be used with "Gotta Have it All Bundles"

I hope you enjoyed my card - have a hopeful day!

https://techniquejunkies.com/ 

Blooming Wildfire: https://techniquejunkies.com/blooming-wildflowers/

In Full Bloom Setiments: https://techniquejunkies.com/in-full-bloom-sentiments/

Catherine Pooler Inks: https://techniquejunkies.com/catherine-pooler-ink/?sort=featured&page=2

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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Those We Love

Hello! Tracy Shultz, The Hopeful Crafter, here with you today sharing two cards featuring the Those We Love Stamp from the March new release: https://techniquejunkies.com/march-2022-stamp-release/  Save 10% off your order at Technique Junkies with my code: TJ10Tracy

For my first card I used a piece of Hammerill 80 lbs. card stock and stamped using Versamark Ink and heat embossed with Purple Embossing Powder. I used blending brushes to ink blend on top (emboss resist) using Sweet Sixteen and Cummerbund inks by Catherine Pooler. Technique Junkies now carries Catherine Pooler Inks. I used the Sweet Sixteen ink pad to directly swipe the four sides a 4" x 5.25" card panel with the Sweet Sixteen ink pad, creating a matching mat layer. I cut both the stamped panel and the mat layer with stitched edge rectangle dies and added a few purple gems to the card front. I glued both of these layers to a white top fold 4.25 x 5.5" card base. 

For my second card, I used a piece of Hammerill 80 lbs. card stock and stamped using Versamark Ink and heat embossed with Black Embossing Powder. I then ink blended using Tutti Frutti Ink from Catherine Pooler. I only ink blended the outside edges with the fully saturated color using a domed foam blending tool. I went in with a lighter touch and less ink around the center of the panel. I found a piece of patterned paper from my stash with flowers that matched the Tutti Frutti ink color. I used that paper for my mat layer. I used stitched rectangle dies to die cut both the ink blended panel and the mat layer. I added a few black gems and assembled the layers by adhering them to a side folding A2 (4.25" x 5.5") Card Panel. 

Check out the new release from Technique Junkies:  https://techniquejunkies.com/march-2022-stamp-release/ 

Don't forget to use my Coupon Code to save 10% off your order: TJ10Tracy

Thank you for visiting!  Have a Hopeful Day!