Let Go, Be Free

It's great advice! And it's just what I did when I created the card I have to share with you today. I let my inner artist go and my free spirit soar with this set called Free Spirit.

Remember, all March releases are on special until March 8th! Save 15%...no code needed, it will be applied at checkout. And for pretty much everything else you'd like to add to your cart, you can save 10% by using the code TJ10Ro during checkout. That code is good any time, no expiration.

I just love the colors teal and purple together, especially when I'm doing anything involving feathers. This image was so much fun to stamp and embellish. I went a little crazy with the gems and glitter, but it all worked together well. I stamped the image in teal and used Zig Clean Color Markers to add the colors. I then added a little shimmer and glimmer with Nuvo Glitter Pens.

This is a really great set of stamps. I love that you can change out the sentiment with the frame. And who doesn't love feathers!

I hope you're inspired let your own spirit be free. Don't forget the magic code when placing your order:

Til next time,
Keepin' it inky!

LITTLE BUNNY SENDS A NOTE

Hey there, Junkies....did you get to take the new release hop on Thursday, March 1?  There are 15 fabulous new Technique Junkies Stamps available with a 15% off discount, but the discount is ONLY avalable until March 8.  No, discount code is needed for them...they will automatically be discounted once in your shopping cart. 

While you're shopping, if you see any other stamps you like from the Technique Junkies Stamps store OR any of the Ken Burns Color Burst Pigment Powder collections and would like a discount on those too...use my discount code TJ10Cheri.  Just apply it in the discount code box at checkout.  

Here is a card I created using "Little Bunny" from the March Release.  Is he not the cutest little bunny you've ever seen?  

To created this card I used a technique from the February/March 2011 publication of Technique Junkies Newsletter called "Neutral Shadows".  The sentiment is from the "Sentimental Sayings" set.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you found some inspiration while you were here.  

Did you know Technique Junkies Blog "Design Junkies" has a monthly challenge?  Come on over and get in on it.  You could win some Technique Junkies Stamps.  

Don't forget...discount15% on all March 2018 Stamps until March 8th, and 10% off your entire order of all other stamps - as well as all the Color Burst Pigment Powders - if you add my code to your order.  

  

Beautiful Butterflies

This gorgeous card is created with a lovely March Technique Junkies Stamp Release called Big Butterfly Collage. www.techniquejunkies.com/big-butterfly-collage/

I colored it with Copic markers, adding details here and there.  It is truly a gorgeous stamp!

You will truly want to look over all of the lovely stamps and choose several stamps and take advantage of the 15% off sale of new stamps through January 8 but you may also use the TJ10Judy and get 10% off of anything else in her store.

Have a wonderfully creative day and get inky!

Judy Jackson

Big Butterfly Collage Project in Minutes

Happy Saturday technique fans! Janelle here with a super quick card idea. The hardest part is finding your supplies!

The March release is in full swing with 15% off in the Technique Junkies shop, but only until March 8. No code needed so shop soon!

Shop regular items with 10% savings by using code TJ10Janelle. Did you see the new Ken Oliver Color Burst Powders are now available?

Now for our card idea using the new super butterfly collage stamp that is great for mass producing original cards (angel policy) for a cheerful thank you or any sentiment card.

Supplies:

• Big Butterfly Collage (new March release)
• Grunge Thank You
• Ombre or multi-color ink pads (Kaleidacolor Desert Heat and Spectrum used)
• White cardstock
• Black ink pad
• Acrylic stamp block or positioning tool

Tip: Look for ink pads that have a similar color at one end of the spectrum for a seamless transition.

Instructions:

1. At an angle, ink the top half of Big Butterfly Collage with one multicolor ink pad tapping over the same path a few times. You want it inked well.
2. Finish the other half of stamp with a second multicolor ink pad at the same angle as before.
3. Trim and adhere to card base.
4. Stamp Thank You with black ink onto collage image.

Variation: 

That's it! Have a great weekend!

When shopping at Technique Junkies, remember to use code TJ10Janelle for 10% of regular items!

Technique Junkies March Release and Discount!!!

Happy March Release Day!

We have 15 new stamps in the Technique Junkies line! 

See our hop list before for some sweet inspiration from our Design Team!

All of the March 2018 New Release stamps are 15% off through March 8th!

We can all use a little bargain, right? No codes needed, just put them in

your shopping cart and the discount will be applied at checkout.

Want an additional 10% off non release stamps? 

Use code code TJ10Jeanne

My first card uses ITOH Peonies and You are Special

My next card uses Clouds and Fly

and one more using Advice from a Dog

Hop List:

TJ Blog - you are here!

Giovana Smith

Ceal Pritchett

Jeanne Streiff

Lee Ann Barrett

Cheri Weston

Stephanie Severin

Janelle Stollfus

Ro Donner

Judy Jackson

Beth Norman

Lynda Pleckan

Pat Huntoon

For an additional 10% off non release items

Use code code TJ10Jeanne

Have a great day!!!

Spring ATCs

At our house, Spring only means one thing ... the beginning of Baseball Season.

Remember, if you go shopping, use my discount code TJ10Stephanie for 10% off your purchase.

When I saw the February Technique Junkie Challenge was Spring-themed ATCs, I knew exactly which stamps I wanted to ink-up.

One of the nice things about the Baseballs Background is that it's the perfect size to trim into two  ATCs from a single stamp.

I combined my background with stamps from Swing for the Fences (Set of 7 Stamps).  Background is stamped in Brown with sentiment & glove stamped in red & attached with foam tape for dimension.

For my second ATC, I used one of the larger sentiments from Swing For the Fences.

So, if you're like me and you don't *trade* your Artist Trading Cards, what do you do with them ... you make cards of course.

All I added was a strip of red paint Gel Press Print on a 4" x 5 1/2" base.

I hope you make some ATCs and link-up for our February Challenge ... you have until March 11th to link-up (and if you use Technique Junkies stamps, you have a chance to win $25 to buy even more).

Stephanie from 

Ingenious Inkling

How to Create Men's Jeans

Hello fellow stampers.  Today I'm going to share with you how to make men's jeans which is a nice masculine card for that someone special.  If you want to receive 10% off these stamps, or any other product, simply use TJ10Beth in your shopping cart to receive the price reduction.

These jeans are a breeze to make.  Who knew they could sew up so quick!

Start by stamping out your Blue Jeans background stamp

Using red, or another colour of choice, stamp out Cheers! from Simple Sentiments 2a

Adhere the Cheers! to the left side of the seam from Simple Sentiments 2a

To make the leather patch cut a 2" x 2" piece of Kraft paper and distress the edges with brown ink.  Stamp out Happy Birthday 3 in the centre then add some holes around the edges.  Take a fine tip marker and draw from hole to hole to make it look like it is stitched

Attach to the left side of your stamped image.  Add a brad to the pocket. You are now ready to finish your card as desired.  Have fun!