Ann here with more distress!

A couple of weeks ago I shared a card made for an upcoming class I'm teaching on Distress pads, refills, and stains.  Here is the second card that they will be making in their class. 

It uses Distress Ink Watercoloring as well as Distress Spritzing.  I LOVE that Distress spritzing technique.  So easy with a great look!

Hero Arts stamp was color with the refills and glittered for some extra punch.  The MS butterfly just has three dabs of gold glitter down the middle.  The ribbon is quite gold and got really faded out on the picture.  I was at the store dropping off the samples when I realized that I hadn't taken pictures of the cards.  Phone cameras aren't that good! 

Holly Brown: Sanded Core'dinations Purple Flowers

Hi folks!  It's Holly posting today, and I'm sharing this clean and simple card using the Sanded Core'dinations technique from the 4-10 issue.  I didn't want to cover up any of the gorgeous flowers so I simply put some little pearls in the centers of the sanded flowers and added a sentiment to the open space at the top.  The supplies on this card come from Classy Cards 'n Such, one of our wonderful TJ vendors.  Be sure to use the special code in your current issue when you go shopping at Classy Cards 'n Such.  You can find lots of supplies that are perfect for many of our TJ techniques there.   Have a great weekend!

Inked Resist

Good morning friends. Beth Norman here.   How is your week so far?  So far my week is going quick.  Friday, here I come--LOL.  By now you may recognize that I love to use bright colours on my cards.  This Inked Resist cards is one of my favourites.  In fact, I made 10 of these babies and gave them away as a gift set.  My main image is one of the first stamps I ever bought and is from Stampington and Co  My sentiment is SU, as the majority I have on hand.  Thank you for stopping by.  Don't forget to peak back at what our Design Team has done for you.

Inked Resist

Hello fellow TJ'rs.  Beth Norman here.  Are you having a good week so far?  Have you tried the Inked Resist from the December issue yet?  I had a lot of fun creating this card by splitting my inked resist into two parts.  If you like sponging, as much as I do, you'll love this easy technique.  Thanks for stopping by.

Glitter Coloring

It's a shame you can't see the glittery shine on this card. It's amazing. This technique is from the Shimmer Glimmer Sparkle and Shine CD. It takes some time and patience but I found this to be very relaxing.

 

This card uses the same technique from the CD. It is so very effective and who doesn't like a bit of glitter on the face and in their hair?

Try it and have fun!!!

 

See you back in 2 weeks!

Jackie K

 

Watercolored Stains by Judy Jackson

I love this technique from the current newsletter!  It makes for easy and wonderful backgrounds!  The background stamp is from Stampin' Up!  The verse is from Impression Obsession -- an advertiser on the TJ newsletter. They have discount code in the newsletter! How great is that?  The woman stamp is a retired stamp from PSX.  I would love to own these stamps. I was able to get images from a friend. 

Enjoy your day! 

Judy Jackson

Ann here with some distress

Distress Stain Dipping that is!!

This is a card that I created for an upcoming class I'm teaching at Tigard Main Street Stamp and Stationery in Oregon.  The class attendees will be learning 6 different techniques to use with distress inks, refills, and stains.  The image from Stampendous uses the distress ink watercoloring technique as well.  Fun being able to coordinate your background papers with your image! 

Give these techniques a try.  They are both easy and fun!