Technique of the Week: Stencil Collage

Hello, it's Jackie K here and it's my privilege to introduce the Technique of the Week

Stencil Collage

These cards come together fast and are really fun . The variations are endless, and it's been my experience that they come out great every time!

I have used designer paper to stencil and stamp over but you can design your background paper with any technique you like. That's one of the things that makes this technique so versatile.

I have used a daisy stencil from Plaid and I'm sure you recognize the daisy stamp from Penny Black. The flourish is from Magenta.

When you read the technique, you will see that you have many options as to what to use with the stencils. I tried quite a few things and I was happiest with white acrylic paint and a foam dauber. I'm quite certain you will find something out of your array of inks and other products to get the desired  effect that is pleasing to you.

So give it a go and don't forget to post your creations to the Yahoo group so we can all enjoy them.

I will be back tomorrow with yet another Stencil Collage. I hope to "see' you then!

Jackie K Here Joining in the Fun!

My contribution to the Technique of the Week! The Faux Silk Designer Paper Technique

from the most recent newsletter!

 My designer paper is from the So-So Sweet collection from the Paper Studio.The "Happy Birthday" stamp is from Stampabilities. The die cut is from Spellbinders; Lattice Rectangles.

With so many of these background type techniques, I find myself so reluctant to cover up the beautiful results. I keep it simple just for that reason. As Tricia mentioned in her post, (wasn't her card gorgeous?) it is a shame you can't see the shimmer. A word of advice however, use a lightly colored pearlized spray. If it is too dark, the paper won't show through. I used a pale pink but still had to blot it a bit. Now that I am looking at the photo, you can't really see the fine wrinkles of the tissue paper either. I think I need to take a beginner photography course LOL!

Give this technique a go won't you? You won't regret it!

Embossed Gelatos: Michael Strong Gecko

Hello TJ Friends! Kathie McGuire here to share a card I made using the Technique of the Week: Embossed Gelatos. What a fast and fun technique! I had the main image already completed in my stash, so it was a snap to make a background to match! I love easy! All stamps are Strong Stamps. Thanks for stopping by today; I hope you enjoyed the project. Kathie

Faux Silk Designer Paper

Good Morning Junkies:

Nancy Dawson here with our Technique of the Week! Faux Silk Designer Paper as featured in the June/July 2013 Technique Junkie Newsletter.

I started with Stampin' Up Designer Paper accented with their new Delicate Lace trim. The little framelit bird makes such a great focal point from the Rusty Pickle collection with a tiny bow accent.

This is such a fun and easy technique...won't you play along? Would love to see your creations!

Happy Stampin'

Nancy

Embossed Gelatos

Hello Junkies, 

Tricia here...I really wanted to join in with all the fun everone is having with this weeks try that technique.

I used a background stamp from Impression Obsession.  The saying is a clear stamp but I am not sure the name of the company.  I used Heidi Swap color shine on the flowers.

This is such a fun and easy technique...won't you play along?

Have a crafty day!!

Tricia

Holly Brown: Embossed Gelatos - Dwell in Possibility

Hi Junkies!  It's Holly posting today and I'm sharing my Embossed Gelatos creation with you.  The Technique of the Week is Embossed Gelatos, and I love love love any excuse to play with my gelatos.  They are so much fun to color with!  I used three colors to create my background - Bubble Gum, Guava, and Lavender.  I wish you could see the wonderful shimmer on my card - it's so pretty.

I pulled out a wooden flower embellishment, and it occurred to me that I should try the gelatos on that.  So I scribbled all three of the same colors on the wooden flower and then sprayed it with a shimmer spray and let it dry.  It worked beautifully!  I love happy discoveries like that!  :-)

The background stamp is from Cornish Heritage Farms and the sentiment is from Rogue Redhead Designs.  The wooden flower is a Prima embellishment.  You can find the directions for the Embossed Gelatos technique in the April/May 2013 issue of Technique Junkies.  Try this technique for yourself and share with us on the TJ Yahoo group.  It's easy and fun - you'll love it!

Stained Embossing by Ann

Ann Clack here!  Last Saturday came and went and my scheduled post was way in the back of my memory!!  I claim that my vacation to Oklahoma as my excuse!!  Ha!

The Technique of the Week was Embossed Gelatos but.....since I don't own any of those, I chose a different technique for you!!

STAINED EMBOSSING!

I really LOVE this technique.  It really has a lot of interest and it quite easy to do....AND get a lovely result. 

This card would be perfect for a man.  No stamping at all!