Sanded Core'dination by Judy Jackson

This is a card that the different aspects of the finished product evolved as I went along. That is what happens to me most often when I stamp. I rarely can see the finished prodecut in my mind first -- however, it does happen from time to time, but not this time!

First I chose the paper to emboss and then sand. Then I chose the embossing folder. Now I wanted flowers that would match or blend with the type of flowers on the embossing folder. Done -- now how shall I treat the flowers as just plain stamping didn't appeal to me -- ahh I will use the Kiss With a Twist technique. Cool! It gave the flowers a very soft look. Stamps are from Stampin' Up and Close to My Heart -- both are retired sets.

Add some layers, distress some edges but not all, add some sponging, add some home made glimmer spray, add some ribbon, add a saying on a tag for the final embellishment -- and I am done!

I hope flowers are blooming for you today!

Judy Jackson

Sanded Core'dinations by Chris

Hello Junkies - This is Chris Dickinson coming by to share a few cards using the technique Sanded Core'dinations from the April/ May 2010 newsletter.

The first card is a BRAND NEW release from I BRAKE FOR STAMPS

Stamp Set: Collage Stamps at I Brake for Stamps!

Cardstock: Coordinations, Teal, Celery, Apricot

TECHNIQUE: Sanded Core'dinations technique from Technique Junkie Newsletter

Accessories: Copics, Cuddlebug, Big Shot, Sanding Block, Stickles , Dew Drops, Grosgrain, Paper Piercing Tool

Stamp Set: Our Daily Bread Designs Sing to the Lord, Words by SU

Cardstock: Core'dinations, Basic Grey, Neenah #80 White

Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 3/8 & 1 1/2 circle punch, Xyron, Glitter, Dimensionals, Martha Stewart Punch, Burgundy Organdy

Thanks so much for stopping by and looking! Have a great day!

Try That Technique Challenge Warhol 2 by Judy Jackson

Another fun challenge to do! This was such a fun technique to go back and revisit and to complete with this vintage type stamp from Stampin' Up. All of the Warhol techniques are from the February 2005 Technique Junkie newsletter. I layered each piece with an opposite color and then again with black. I had these cute little black button brads that I thought worked quite well with this image.

What don't you take some time today and revisit this technique -- or another technique from an older newsletter and then share your creation with all of us through the Technique Junkie yahoo group? The newer techniques are great -- but sometimes it is just plain fun to revisit a technique you haven't used in a while or one you have never used!

Have a wonderfully creative day!

Judy Jackson

Try that Technique: Go Retro (and 2003 is on sale for 1/2 price, too)

Ah...2003. Such a good year. And this technique -- it was so popular when I first published it! I remember when I first thought of doing this one (yes, I do, even 7 years later). I was in the shower.. and had a "what-if" moment. Now I know you see this around and have seen it around for a long time -- that is because it was published 7 years ago! It was new for it's time. It was originally published in the June/July 2003 Technique Junkie Newsletter.

Let me take YOU back. If you would like to receive the six issues published in 2003, you have from now until May 5 to purchase them for half-price: $9.00 plus postage ($1.56 to US addresses, $1.81 to Canada, $2.76 to Europe, and $4.30 to Australia). Email me for an invoice. You do not need to be a subscriber to take advantage of this offer.

My card uses the technique with a plethora of pinks. The flower images are from Pink Paisley and the words are from Inkadinkado. It is just a fun card.

Now it's your turn! Try this technique and leave a link to your online post on Beth's Mr. Linky post, or if you prefer, simply upload your creations to the TJ Yahoo Group. Can't wait to see your take on my Retro Golden Oldie!

Try That Technique Challenge -- Go Retro by Judy Jackson

Pat Huntoon has challenged the Design Team to use techniques from past issues of the Technique Junkie newsletters. This technique comes from the June 2003 newsletter. I wasn't even a member of the Technique Junkie Newsletter back then. However, I discovered the Technique Junkie newsletter in August of 2003 -- and I have never been sorry! What a wonderful resource this newsletter is for stampers and scrapbookers!

So it was really fun to look back and see how this technique challenged me. I was really pleased to with the ease of the technique and I love how the technique forced me to use stamps that haven't seen the light of day for some time. I am sure I will use this technique again.

If you are an Ultimate Junkie then you can look back to the June 2003 newsletter and see how to use this fun technique too! If you are not an Ultimate Junkie email Pat Huntoon and ask her how you can become one! Stamp credits are Stampin' Up! and for all the circle stamps and Morning Star stamps for the verse.

Have a great stamping day!

Judy Jackson

Birthday Bingo Burst

Jane Bosi, here, sharing a fun card using the Bingo Burst technique! You can find the tech in the April 2009 edition of the TJNL. I love this technique for a few reasons. First, I LOVE color. In some ways, it's like music--it reaches a piece of your soul where there are no words. Secondly, not only is it easy---it's fun. My kids love this technique too! And, finally, it's so versatile. It can add whimsy to fun images--like the ones I've used from Stamps By Judith--or, it can add subtle splashes of color to an elegant piece. Try it! You'll like it!

TTFN, Jane

Using Three Techniques by Judy Jackson

Have you ever looked at a stamp and immediately thought of a technique from a past Technique Junkie newsletter? That happens to me more often these days, but never in the same way it happened on Thursday of this past week. I had some things to return to a craft store -- you know you buy something and only get home to discover you already own it? I am sure that never happens to anyone else, right? :)

While I was there I saw all these stamps that were reduced below 50% off the regular price and of course like any bargain hunter, I had to look. I saw this stamp from Inkadinkadoo and thought -- the Pyramid technique from June 2009 would be perfect for this stamp! Then I saw the saying and thought -- this will go with this stamp and other bird stamps I own. I ending buying several discounted stamps.

However, I wanted to "morph" the Pyramid technique with the Burnished Background from October 2009 because I wanted to emboss the stamped image in black. So the image was stamped with Black Versafine ink and then clear embossed. Then I burnished the ink colors to create the colored background for the Pyramid technique. I used Certainly Celery, Rich Razzleberry, Dusty Durango, and Crushed Curry inks to do the burnishing.

Then I had to decide on how to place the central on the card front -- and the Z-fold technique (from August 2007) popped into my mind. So this card came together as I was working. That often happens to me. I rarely have the "vision" of the finished card in my mind when i sit down to create. Sometimes I do , but not often. Then i needed soemthing to balance the empty space at the bottom and used this saying stamp -- also from Inkadinkadoo. To finish it off, I spritzed a little gold Smooch spray over the top. I think it is a fun card and pretty easy to create!

I hope you all have a fun and creative week!

Judy Jackson