Don't Miss This Rainbow

Hi Junkies!  (Chris here)

I'm so excited to share this today.  I love revisiting "old" Techniques.  It has been about 10 years since I did this... but hey it still works!   This is called Joseph's Coat and you can learn how to do it here 

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Pot of Gold

Lucky Background

See full supply list on my blog

See Video tutorial here 

No copics today

Double Flap Christmas Card Tutorial

  Hello, 

I know many of you are making Christmas cards. I know that I am. I love this design because it has a WOW factor and is EASY to make. As a bonus it uses up decorative paper in an efficient way. I also love that you can incorporate a gift card or another decorative panel. I hope this helps you tackle some of those Christmas cards. Happy Crafting!

You can watch the video here.

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%: Merry Christmas: https://techniquejunkies.com/embellis... Believe: https://techniquejunkies.com/believe/

You can watch the video here

This is what the card looks like when it opens

You can watch the video here

A Twist on the Traditional Card Format

 Hi Junkies!

I'm always looking for ways to add a fun twist to the traditional A2 card format.  I love this design, because it is easy and just adds a bunch of interest a project.   What version of this card is your favorite? I always love to hear your thoughts.  

Click here to watch video

Stamps: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%

Ruff Life

Old Woman

Queenagers

Inks: Copics listed at the bottom of page. 

For a complete supply list go to by blog

Copics used for this project:  If you are looking to shop- best price I found:

Dog:  E30, E31, E33, E44, E43, E41

Slippers and scarf-  R81, R83, R85, R89

Skin: E00, E000, E11, E13

Hat: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, E39

Gray: C5, C3, C1, C0

Modern Grunge- with video

 Hello!

Is modern grunge a thing?  Well... it might be now.   The theme this month at Technique Junkies is vintage.   If you follow me... you know that is a tough theme for me.   Sometimes that is the best... it challenges you to think outside the box.   I love this card.  Check out the video to see how I made it. 

Materials:

Stamps: Queenagers- Vintage Ads- Miami Vice spray- Flamingo Spray- You can save 10% with this code: TJ10Chris

You can find a more complete supply list on my blog

Link to video 

These are the 8 panels with sparkle splatter

Which one do you like better?

 No copics today

If a Man Speaks... with video

  Hello Junkies!

I love to make cards that make people laugh.  I'm always on the lookout for silly stamps.  Technique Junkies has a bunch of them.  This one was part of the May release.  

I wanted to create a forest.  All the stamps I had didn't leave a big enough opening for sentiment.  I decided to create my own forest.   I made a video showing you how EASY this is to do.  Click here to check it out.  I plan on making a whole series of silly cards....if you like to laugh be sure to subscribe to my channel.  

This is the stamp I used- No one can hear.  You can save 10% with this code: TJ10Chris

More supply information is on my blog- Purple Lake Stamps

Video Link

If you like to see how I made this card click here

Stamps: No One to Hear by Technique Junkies

You can save 10% with this code: TJ10Chris

Ocean Kisses with Video Tutorial

Hello Junkies!  

This is my first post on the Technique Junkies Blog.  I'm a new member of the Design Team and will be posting regularly.  I'm an avid stamper and teach/run a regular card class.  My favorite tool in my craft room are my copics, but I love experimenting with new products.  I hope you will pop by my blog  (www.purplelakestamps.com) and my youtube (Purple Lake Stamps) and say hello.   I can't wait to chat and get to know all of you!! 

Next week we will be showing you all the new stamps from the May release.  This card has been bouncing around in my head for a while.  I wanted to see if I could make a realistic looking beach.   The best news is that it took less than 15 minutes to make!   You can check out the video here. 

Technique Junkies Ocean Kisses: https://bit.ly/3rmLLJg You can save 10% with this code: TJ10Chris

You can see a full materials list on my blog 

TJ Inkspirations: 5 Minute Metallic Mousse Magic

Its no secret that I love Nuvo Embellishment Mousse. Many other people like it, but find it messy. Our video today takes the mess away. You can make stunning cards in just minutes - with a quick clean-up. Keep in mind that I am in Phoenix this week for  Creativation -- it is the show most of us know by it's former name -- CHA.  Check out my Facebook page and the Technique Junkies egroup for pictures and video from the show.  Don't you want to see what is new? Now for the technique this week: The products I used on the finished cards are here: SS079 Love you more Lotus Stencil Lite Brite Flowers Stencil 5 Minute Metallic Mouse Cards Here is the artwork from the video: Lotus Repeat card And the second card from the video: Lite Brite Flowers Card and the video: 5 Minute Metallic Mousse Magic

I hope you are a little inkspired by today's issue. See you next week! Sincerely, Pat Huntoon Technique Junkies LLC

TJ Inkspirations: Pretty Pearlescent Watercolors, Part 2 of 2

I finally have my voice back and I was able to finish and edit the second part of the two-part Niji Pearlescent Watercolor tutorial.I was also able to create a few more tutorials this week so that we keep on track while my travel schedule heats up in the next few weeks. One of the places I am going to next week is Creativation -- it is the show most of us know by it's former name -- CHA.  I plan to take live Facebook videos when I walk the floor so that you can see and hear all of the excitement and new product launches. Check out my Facebook page for the videos (and friend me, if we are not already friends). Now for the technique this week: Today's video is #2 of a 2-part series. If you haven't seen the first, I urge you to go back and watch it, so that you have all the techniques in your arsenal. Today I cover two quick techniques for using these gorgeous watercolors. One of the reasons I love them so much is their ease-of-use, and at $7.95, for 21 little pots of color, the price can't be beat, either. The products I used on the finished cards are here: S771 Paint Rings Partners in Crime Set Something will Grow Niji Pearlescent Watercolors Pearlescent Watercolors, Part One Here is the artwork from the video: Pearlescent Paint Rings And the second card from the video: Pearlescent Something will Grow and the video: Pearlescent Watercolors, Part Two FINAL 3 DAYS The Inventory Reduction sale ends MONDAY 1/15/18! Hurry to get your savings!  Selected stamps are 35% off. The stamps on sale are all in the Inventory Reduction Category, and are already marked down. NO CODE NEEDED. Join our new Facebook e-group! I would like to invite you to join the Technique Junkies Facebook Group, which recently moved from Yahoo.  We have a fun, interactive group with plenty of artwork for you to view! Simply search Technique Junkies Group in Facebook or copy and Paste this link: TJ Facebook Group Keep in mind that the FaceBook group is different than the Technique Junkies Facebook Page -- we encourage you to participate in the group! Join Today! The 2018 Tradeshow Schedule is nearly solidified.  Here is what we are planning for next year! 2018 Tradeshows January 27, 28 Mesquite TX Stamp Scrap Art Tour February 10, 11 New Port Richey FL Stampfest Winter February 17,18 Columbia SC Stamp Scrap Art Tour March 3, 4 Rockford IL Stamp Scrap Art Tour March 10, 11  Oaks PA Stamp Scrap Art Tour April 6, 7  Allentown PA Note change to Friday/Sat Heirloom Productions April 28, 29 Akron OH Adventures in Stamping May 19, 20 Syracuse NY Too Much Fun Promotions June 1, 2 West Springfield MA * Note change to Friday/Sat Heirloom Productions June 9, 10 Collinsville IL (tentative) Rubber Stamp Events June 30, July 1 Kissimmee FL Stampfest Summer July 7, 8 Raleigh NC Stamp Scrap Art Tour July 28, 29 Pittsburgh PA Stamp Scrap Art Tour August 11, 12 Cincinnati OH Stampaway USA August 25, 26 Hamburg NY Stamp Scrap Art Tour September 8, 9 Westminster MD Stamp Scrap Art Tour September 15, 16 Duluth GA Stamp Scrap Art Tour September 29, 30 Southfield MI Stamp Scrap Art Tour October 12, 13 York PA (tentative) Note change to Friday/Sat Heirloom Productions October 20, 21 - Sevierville TN Too Much Fun Promotions See you at the show!

I hope you are a little inkspired by today's issue. See you next week!   Sincerely,   Pat Huntoon Technique Junkies LLC

TJ Inkspirations

This week I have a tutorial on my computer -- but alas, I have no voice. I have a cold that has robbed my voice box of reliable sound. Snce the cold has been with me for a week, I haven't been able to edit the video I had filmed (and trust me, it needs editing!). So instead, today I did something different.  I have a video for you, but I don't talk!  As you may have seen, we had our January 2018 release on Monday, with 15 new stamps. I decided to combine all of the beautiful artwork from the Technique Junkies Design Team in one quick video so that you can see them all in one place, and hopefully get inspired! The work is gorgeous and I hope it stirs your creative muse. I would love to hear your feedback about this video, and whether you would like to see one each month when we release stamps. I want to hear from you! Before I show you the video, note that all of the January 2018 New Release stamps are 15% off through Monday January 8th. Simply add them to your shopping cart and they will be automatically discounted at checkout. Want something that is not in the sale? You can still take 10% off everything else by grabbing a code off of one of the TJ designers blogs (and all of them are listed below). I have also been remiss in introducing the new Technique Junkies Design Team! These ladies are fabulous. I have a link to each of their blogs below. If you have a chance, take a look at their artwork - they are amazing! But first, here is the video showing you the artwork : Technique Junkies New Release Artwork Samles 2018 Technique Junkies Design Team I am so proud to have these ladies on my team. Please click on their names to visit their blogs and to view their fabulous work: Jeanne Streiff, Design Team Manager Janelle Stollfus Lee Ann Barrett Lynda Pleckhan Ceal Pritchett Stephanie Severin Cheri Weston Judy Jackson Ro Donner Beth Norman Giovana Smith Pat Huntoon

I hope you are a little inkspired by today's issue. See you next week!   Sincerely,   Pat Huntoon Technique Junkies LLC