Glassy Embossing Valentine

This Valentine uses a couple of TJ techniques. The Cuttlebug layer with the candy hearts uses the Glassy Embossing technique from the current February newsletter. The heart was cut from a scrap of card stock that was created with the Antique Glimmers technique. I then sponged some ink over the top of the tiny embossed hearts. I used two other heart punches to add layers and dimensions. I used punches, die cuts, and eyelets to add the other embellishments.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Judy Jackson

French Shadowbox Card

The Shadowbox Card technique was featured as an online Bonus technique in the October/November '09 newsletter. I think that many of you may have been intimidated by the construction aspect of this card. Let me tell you - it is so easy! Once you figure it out, you will become addicted to making them.

All the stamps I used for my card are from Oxford Impressions' Marie Antoinette and Le Beau Monde stamp collections. The images were all stamped on smooth white cardstock from Paper Temptress using Archival black ink, and colored with Distress inks and a water pen (I am not big on coloring, so this was a fun challenge for me!). I felt like it needed a little more sparkle, so I edged the window and the outside of the card with glitter.

I hope that this will encourage you all to try this fun and versatile card!

Shelly

Stringing you Along with Altered Designer Paper

I'm in love with my new Tim Holtz Urban Tatoo stamp from Croppinsville. When I clicked on "purchase" it said this stamp was out of stock. I e-mailed Croppinsville to ask if they had any "behind the scenes" and I got a response from Allie immediately, telling me that she did. Allie even asked me if I wanted any of the Tim Holtz stamps in particular because she was off to CHA. How sweet of her! This was my first purchase with Croppinsville, and it certainly won't be my last.

My card uses two techniques: Altered Designer Paper from April 2009 (one of my favourites) and Stringing You Along from February 2009.

Happy Stamping!

Beth

Metallic Pop

This time you see the Metallic Pop technique from the Dec/Jan 2009 newsletter. This technique is wonderfully easy and is great for using dark papers as a background. To chicken stamp is from Penny Black and the word stamp is from Michael Strong. I used a paisley cuttlebug embossing folder.

Here another one with the Metallic Pop technique. Nowhere is used one of the new Valentine embossingfolders for the cuttlebug: the candy haerts. The sentiment is from Club Scrap and the bear stamp is from Penny Black. This is a pocket slide card and if you want to make one too, hop over to my Chraftchaos Blog for the tutorial.

Are you inspired to try this technique? Have a creative day!

Hetty Sanders from The Netherlands

Happy Day and Wisped Frames....

Considering the winter's cold temperatures and recent snow falls.......doesn't this look like a happy place to be??? I'm sharing a sample using the Wisped Frames technique today---I love techniques that are simple and yet add enough interesting for a WOW! reaction--don't you?

This cute little fishin' mouse is from Great Impressions and makes me want to sing "Cheeseburger in Paradise!" The "happy day" sentiment is from Amuse. All papers are from Stampin' Up! To add a bit more dimension, I stamped the palm tree twice and popped up a second layer of palms--cute, in real life!

Go ahead...give this one a whirl...
TTFN, Jane

Kokopelli With 3 Techniques

I loved the Sketch that Pat came up with so much, that I decided to do a few more cards using the layout. What a wonderful way to used up scraps!! I keep a file box full of pieces of TJ techniques that I've done over the years and when this sketch was released, I was so happy to be able to use so many of those scraps!

My card uses 3 techniques! Watercolor Resist, Starch Smoosh and Wrinkled Vellum. The Wrinkled Vellum technique is on the main image, the Kokopelli from Taylored Artwork stamp company.

The silver studs are adhesive gems that I purchase at JoAnn's on their dollar rack.

I hope you enjoy my card and thanks for stopping by!

Kathie McGuire

Blog Hop Sketch Fun

Did you participate in the Technique by Design Blog Hop yet?  If you haven't make sure you look at the post from Monday this week.  If you make a card for the hop, you could be a Technique Junkie for life.  Isn't that THE best blog candy in the world?!!!  Make sure you follow the directions for entering on Monday's Post.

Here is a card I did using the Technique by Design sketch.  I used animal spots technique from the most recent Newsletter.  I also used Polished Stone on Vellum as well as Torn Frames AND Antique Glimmers from the Dec 09 newsletter.  Four techniques on one card!  I think that is a record for me!!  This card will be for my Son-in-law who will be celebrating his birthday at my house this coming Sunday.  The inspiration for this card came from my DH's shirt he wore to work yesterday.  It is a Hawaiian shirt that has this color scheme! 

Ann Clack - TJ Design Team Member