Always

Good morning Junkies!  I stepped away from the color palette I normally used and went with something bright and cheerful.  I was in a contemplative sort of mind and when I saw the new Hydrangea Collage stamp, I knew it would be perfect.

I started by stamping the new Hydrangea Collage stamp in the middle of my page.  I then made sure my brush was very wet and using Art Anthology Colorations in Granny Smith, Patience, Glorious, Warm, and Wild Orchid mixed with water, began painting my image.  I then re-wet my brush and carried those colors around the edges of the image, adding Sandcastle Colorations to the top and bottom of the page,  I stamped Always Be There in black ink and then added some bright Prima Flowers.

So simple, yet I love looking at this page.  It just makes me smile and feel so upbeat.

Until later......................

Marilyn

Love Makes Life Complete

Today I am showcasing another new Technique Junkie stamp March release - SD664 Owls http://techniquejunkies.com/owls/. They are so cute!  I also used Technique Junkie stamps SDX 069 Love Complete - http://techniquejunkies.com/love-complete/.  This would make a nice anniversary card -- or if the right colors and background were used it could be a wedding card or a Valentine card.  

My background is done with various colors on a Gel Press plate.   http://techniquejunkies.com/3-x-5-gel-press-monoprinting-gel-plate/ And it comes in more than one size.  Add a ribbon and some brads and -- done!

Have a inky day!

Cherish

Hello, Stampers!  Happy Wednesday, to you!

Robin Redd, here, with you today, sharing a card I made.

I started by stamping SD056 Van Gogh's Woman in a Checked Dress onto a cream cardstock and mounted it onto patterned paper, then onto a kraft envelope.

I smudged two different colored inks onto another piece of cream cardstock then stamped S303 Medium Porcelain Crackle randomly around.  To give it a more organic feel, I didn't use a block when using this stamp.

 Then I stamped the sentiment, "Cherish what makes you UNIQUE" from S546 Things I Want to Do onto, yet, another piece of cream cardstock, mounted it onto patterned paper, then onto a tag.

The tag in the kraft envelope makes for a little interactive card.

(The Kraft Envelope with Tag are from Melissa Frances)

Pretty fun!

Until next time...

Shabby Chic Gift Bag-Stamping on Fabric

Hello Fellow Junkies,
Karen McAlpine here today!  I would like to share how I made this decorated gift bag.  I used one of the new Palettini Stamps from the March releases and stamped on fabric to create this shabby chic project.

Materials List:

Stamps: French Bicycle Collage from Technique Junkies

Ink: Black from Memories

Kraft Gift Bag (I used a bag 8" x 10.5")

CS: dark brown

White Muslin (100% cotton)

Vintage Doily

Brown Lace

Burlap Trim

Leather shoe lace

Sheer Brown Ribbon

Paper Flowers

Fabri-Tac Glue

Iron

Make It:
Note: use Fabri-Tac glue through out to adhere all pieces

• Tear or cut a piece of muslin fabric to desired size about 4.5" x 6"
• Iron the fabric to remove all the wrinkles
• Stamp the image on the fabric with the Memories ink---Note: this ink is good for fabric even though it is a dye ink.  
• Protect ironing board with a press cloth, lay stamped fabric down and cover with a press cloth and iron (no steam) 
• Pressing with the iron will heat set the ink.  I will not be washing this project obviously, but now the ink will not smear.

• Glue the fabric piece to dark brown CS--set aside
• Cut the corner off  a vintage doily.  Note:To keep the edges together, before cutting lay down a strip of tape in area where you want to cut; cut through the tape.  Now, each edge of the doily will not unravel.
• Glue doily to bag   
• Now add the stamped fabric piece

• Glue all the laces and trims to the bag
• Add the flowers and ribbon
• Tie lengths of brown sheer ribbon to the handle

Oh, just a fun way to add a little fabric to your projects.  Hope you enjoyed!! See you next time.

Karen McAlpine

Dreaming and Creating

Rainbow Resist

Hey there Junkies!

The Crafty Nurse here with a little inspiration using the new March release stamps at Technique Junkies.

Today I used "Tulips #S662", "Veiled Woman #SSD658" and "Classy & Fabulous #SDX070" to create my card.  I started by making two panels with different techniques then combining both.  The techniques I used can be found on the "Bodacious Backgrounds CD."   The rainbow panels use the "Irresistible Rainbow Technique and the middle panel uses the "Brayer Resist" technique with Kaleidacolor Ink in Desert Heat.

To color "Veiled Women SSD658" I stamped her with Archival Ink on watercolor paper, then colored with the same Distress Inks used in my background which were Blue Print Sketch, Lucky Clover, Ripe Persimmon, Mustard Seed, and Candied Apple.  You likely noticed while the colors are vibrant, they are lighter than their normal colors because I used a glossy card stock to achieve a smoother application of ink.

I hope you are enjoying the cards the Design Team has made for the March Blog Hop. Don't forget to take advantage of Pat's 15% off sale on all March stamps for the next week. 

Bye for now!

The Crafty Nurse

It's Release Day! Welcome to the HOP!

Welcome! Today is March 1st and it's release day. Today we have a baker's dozen of new stamps to share with you, and to celebrate, the Technique Junkies Design Team is hosting a blog hop. Wait until you see what we have in store for you!

First and foremost, you should know that all of the March Release stamps are 15% off through March 8th. After the hop, go shop -- the discount will be automatically applied to your order at checkout.

To start us off, I have a couple of cards that I would like to show you!

First is one of my favorites, Flamingo. I just love this stamp. I had so much fun creating it and I think it is a great sentiment to send to someone who needs some perking up.

This card uses two of the new releases: Veiled Woman and Classy and Fabulous. I think they work together perfectly! 

Ready to be inspired?  Here is our hop line-up for you:

Design Team Blog:http://techniquejunkies.blogspot.com/2016/02/its-release-day-welcome-to-hop_29.html

Lanette Erickson: http://stacksofscraps.blogspot.com/2016/03/technique-junkies-march-release-hop.html

Judy Jackson:http://judysstampart.blogspot.com/2016/03/happy-march-new-stamps-new-cards-fun.html

Karen McAlpine:http://dreamingncreating.blogspot.com/2016/03/technique-junkies-march-new-release.html
Sally Lynn MacDonald:http://www.sallylynnmacdonald.com/technique-junkies-march-new-releases-blog-hop

Marilyn Hughes: http://dollsetc.blogspot.com/2016/03/march-new-releases-technique-junkies.html

Kathy Stacy:https://craftynurse4u.wordpress.com/2016/03/01/technique-junkies-march-blog-hop/ ‎Jane Bosi http://janembosi.blogspot.com
Tonya Davidson http://stampintonya.blogspot.com

Robin Redd: h
http://robinredd.typepad.com/reddrobinstudios/2016/03/pretty-hydrangeas.html
Beth Norman http://sunflowers-dragonflies.ca/blog
Pat Huntoon http://patstamps.blogspot.com/2016/02/last-stop-on-hop.html

I hope you have fun at the hop!  I'll see you again at the other end!

Pat Huntoon

Those Who Wish To Sing

{jane bosi} Greetings, Junkies!!  Today's project is a colorful one I created using my Gel Press Printing Plate, some acrylic paint and a few other odds and ends!  I love using the printing plates and have found need for one of every size!  Even my kiddo's like to use them.  I wish I had discovered them years ago when we were heavy into finger painting!  I was lucky enough to get several background pieces from just one inking of the plate--so, you are likely to see this combo of colors on some upcoming projects, as well!

Once dry, I punched several differently sized circles from the background piece and then layered it over a second background.  For the second background, I used kraft cardstock, black ink and one of my favorite background stamps, Fresh Chevron.

To finish things off, I added Rain Dance and Always Find A Song.

Enjoy!  Be Awesome--Jane