More Jazz Please!

My jazz player (Technique Junkie Stamps The Saxophonist - http://techniquejunkies.com/the-saxophonist/) is in the orchestra -- and he is being featured so he has stepped out to the front.  Can't you see all the folks in audience clapping along to the beat?   I stamped the Technique Junkie Treble Clef Small - http://techniquejunkies.com/treble-clef-small/ in the background first.  Then I added the Saxophonist in front   with black Memento ink.  I colored the saxophone player with Copic markers.  I then colored in the saxophone with a silver marker.  

Because silver ink is opaque, the lines showing the detail pf the saxophone were now gone.  But MISTI  -  http://techniquejunkies.com/mini-misti-most-incredible-stamping-tool-invented/ -  to the rescue! And Technique Junkie Stamps sells  them!  Next I only reinked the saxophone with Black Versafine ink.  I covered only the saxophone with detail black embossing powder, dumped off the excess, and heat set it. Now the details on the saxophone show up perfectly!

I stamped Technique Junkie Stamps Life is a Song - http://techniquejunkies.com/life-is-a-song/ - to the side.  The verse is stamped with Versafine Black ink, covered with detail black embossing powder and heat embossed.

Music background paper is placed on white card stock for the base card.  I wish this showed up better.   It is sucha lovely card -- it needed no other embellishments -- at least in my mind!

Have a great and inky day. It is cold here today -- so it is a good day to stamp! Don't forget -- all April Release Technique stamps are 15% off through April 8.  Be sure and check them out!  

Welcome to the HOP! No foolin'!

Today is April 1st, and that means that it is Technique Junkies release day! We have 14 new stamps for you this month, and to celebrate, the TJ Design team has an inspirational blog to ignite your creative muse!

And, as always, the April Release stamps are 15% off through April 8th, too. Ready to be inspired?

 We start with teo new stamps celebrating the crazy April weather: I Love Rainbows, and the Big Drops background.  In the example above, I sprayed Art Anthology Colorations over a plain white piece of cardstock, then stamped the Big Drops background over the dried piece. Notice how deep the color is on the inked portion of the Big Drops background? That's because I used my MISTI to stamp it repeatedly, covering any uninked portion with perfect placement.  I love that tool! 

I Love Rainbows was colored with CopicMarkers to Match the background.

This second piece uses the brand new Dragonfly Collage Background, with the Change You Sentiment (from the Palettini Collection) layered over the top. The Butterflies and Dragonflies were colored with Copics, then overpainted with Dazzle Clear Coat Once the Dazzle dried, the background was sprayed with Art Anthology Colorations sprays.

The last two cards I have to show you today Use the Baseballs Background with the Swing for the Fences Stamp set over the top. I adore these pieces together -- they have a great "dusty" feel that really evokes the feel of the game.

I have more to show you -- but go through the op, because I am the last stop for the hop, too!  Here is the full line-up:

Design Team Blog http://techniquejunkies.blogspot.com/2016/03/welcome-to-hop-no-foolin.html
Judy Jackson http://judysstampart.blogspot.com/2016/04/welcome-april-new-stamps-new-sale.html
Karen McAlpine http://dreamingncreating.blogspot.com/2016/03/april-new-release-and-sale-technique.html
Marilyn Hughes http://dollsetc.blogspot.com/2016/04/april-new-releases-technique-junkies.html
Kathy Stacy https://craftynurse4u.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/technique-junkies-blog-hop-9/
Tonya Davidson http://stampintonya.blogspot.com/2016/04/aprils-new-release-blog-hop.htmlLanette Erickson: http://stacksofscraps.blogspot.com/2016/04/april-release-hop.htmlRobin Redd: http://robinredd.typepad.com/reddrobinstudios/2016/03/singing-the-blues.html
Pat Huntoon http://patstamps.blogspot.com/2016/03/last-stop-on-technique-junkies-april.html

I hope today inspires you -- make sure to take advantage of the 15% off the new stamps, too!
No Foolin'!
Pat Huntoon

Teaser! Hop on by......

{jane bosi}  Do you know what day it is???  That's right, my Junkie friends, we are on the verge of yet another brand new month!!  That means, it will soon be time to HOP again!!  Right here, tomorrow!  You don't want to miss it!

Today, I'm sharing a sneak peek of the goodies to come!  April showers, my friends!  Don't forget that a HOP also means a SALE so you are going to want to come on back and check things out tomorrow!!

Be Awesome!  Jane

Do you have a song?

Hey Junkies!

The Crafty Nurse here with the 3rd post for March and I'm thrilled, because I can't get enough of this March release by Technique Junkies.

Today, I brought out my colored pencils using a super fun technique called, "Krafty Color Guilding from the Bodacious Backgrounds CD."  I admit the coloring craze has bitten me and I had a great time with this technique because this "Whimsical World #S634" image couldn't be more perfect for using pencils.

I also love the sentiment "Always Find a Song #SD414" because to me it is about your own choice to either put a song in your heart or remain silent.

I hope you will choose to sing!

In a few short days we will be sharing our April release and I for one can't wait.  We hope you will come back and hop with the Design Team.  Until then, keep inking!

The Crafty Nurse

Wax Paper Dylusions Spray Tutorial

Hello, Beth Norman here with a quick and easy tutorial for you that I call Wax Paper Dylusions Spray.  I developed this technique while trying to figure out what else I can do with sprays.  Any spray should work for you.

I used Park Walk and Simple Sentiments 2a.

Supplies:  Dylusions spray (or any spray), wax paper, white cardstock

Scrunch up your wax paper into a tight ball

 Open up your wax paper and spray with Dylusions spray (or any spray)

 

Press your cardstock over the spray.  Rub over the entire surface of your cardstock

Results of doing this technique.  Let dry completely and use as desired.

I hope I inspired you to try this technique out.  Have a great week!

Flamingo Fun

Greetings Inky Friends!

It's Tonya again with another Stamp from the March Release!  I'm using this fun Flamingo that comes with an awesome saying and the Plaster Swirls background stamp.  I can see myself using this background a lot!

For the back ground, I used the MINX inks and dropped some onto an acrylic block. I then used a sponge to pick up the ink and dab it onto my background stamp.  I misted a piece of watercolor paper and laid it onto my Minxed stamp.  I pulled a second impression by misting the actual stamp this time and pressing the paper onto it. That second impression is what the Flamingo in stamped on. I then lined up the pieces of the backgrounds and popped the Flamingo up.

Thanks for stopping by and until next time....
Happy Creating!

oxox
Tonya :)

Mixed Media Sass!

Hello All, Lanette Here!

I'm just stopping by to share a sassy little tag using on of this months New Release Stamps!

So let's take a look.....

Products Used:  Too Many Options Stamp, Art Anthology- Colorations Spray, Minx Ink & Sorbet, Versa Mark Ink Pad, Embossing Powder, Melissa France Wood Embellishment, Beads, Wire & Rhinestones.

I started by stamping & embossing my "Too Many Options Stamp" 

Next I colored my tags background with a bit of Art Anthology Colorations Spray, I used Granny Smith and Glorious. 

 Next I added a bit of doodling using my White Uniball and a few splatters of Art Anthology Minx Inks. 

And just for a bit of dimension and sparkle I added a bit of Art Anthology Sorbet though a stencil. 

Finally I added my embellishments, a piece of wood from Melissa Frances, a bit of wire and beads and just a few rhinestones for a bit of extra bling. (I colored my wood embellishment with Plush & Gilead Gold from Art Anthology)

And there you have it easy peasy, a fun sassy tag!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I hope that I have inspired you!