Happy Father's Day

Good Morning!

Chris here with a bit of Father's Day inspiration for you today.

Today I am highlighting both the Happy Father's Day stamp and a portion of the Call the Girls stamp.  I created this card first by misting spray stain onto watercolor paper then using my Misti stamping tool to repeatedly stamp the sentiment on the right side with distress inks to give the loose watercolor look.  

The drink is from of the Call the Girls stamp.  It was stamped with Memento ink and colored with Copics.  I then cut a mask for the lemon, so I could cover the whole glass with Versamark and dip it in clear embossing powder and emboss to give the shine of real glass.

I was playing with my gelli plate and some acrylic paints the other day, and loved these warm gray  backgrounds that I had made using some crinkled plastic wrap to create a subtle texture.  I loved the contrast of two of the backgrounds pieces and decided to make a simple Father's Day card for a husband who's out of this world.

And while creating some backgrounds I was using this A Colorful Life Texture stencil with my Gel Press.  When I peeled up my Bristol paper I had to do a double take.  This is one of a series of pieces I'd started when I could help but see something totally unexpected.  Do you see it?

I couldn't help it.  It was in my head.  

The Gel Press plate got pushed aside and the paint brush came out.

I had to get my Monet on.

Speaking of stencils...  There's a new stencil challenge that just started on Technique Junkies!  If you haven't seen it, you can check it out HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!

Enjoy your day!

It's Murphy!!!

Have you ever come across a stamp and just HAD to have it? OMG! Puppy With Bow is one of those stamps!

This is the stamp:

This is my dog, Murphy:

Can you see why I HAD to have this stamp? There was no question. He even has one short ear, the same one as the stamp. You would have thought he modeled for this (he didn't). In case you're interested, he is a Shichon/Maltipoo. Shitzu, Bichon, Maltese and Poodle. The sweetest little guy you'll ever meet.

So between Murphy and Puppy With Bow, I was totally inspired to create this card:

I started with an A2 card base in white with a black panel and some gray patterned paper as a mat. I stamped Puppy on Neenah white cardstock using Ranger Archival Ink (Watering Can). I added some colored pencil highlights and matted the panel with black cardstock. The sentiment is from Typewriter Set. It was stamped and die cut, then mounted on black cardstock and attached with foam tape.

But I'm not done yet...I have another card to share with you today!

Again using Archival Ink (Watering Can) for all the images on this card, I stamped Butterfly2 onto a Neenah cardstock panel three times. I then masked off all three butterflies and stamped Medium Porcelain Crackle, and removed the masks. I used several red/orange/yellow colors of the Zig Clean Color Markers and added clear lacquer to the top. I stamped the sentiment from the Things I Want To Do set, cut them out and mounted them to black cardstock. Using foam tape, I attached the sentiment to the panel and the panel to the A2 card base.

I hope I've inspired you to do some stamping of your own today! If you'd like any of these stamps, just click the links above. And to save 10% on your order at Technique Junkies, you can use my code:

And don't forget this month's technique challenge (info in the side bar)! You can enter to win a $25 TJ gift certificate!

Til next time,
Keepin' It Inky!

PUPPY LOVE

Hello Junkies!  

Pat has sooooo many incredibly awesome rubber stamps in the Technique Junkies store.  If you haven't browsed around, you are in for a real treat.  If you have you already know what I'm talking about.  Choosing TJ stamps from my supply to showcase and play with is one of my guilty pleasures. 

This week I couldn't resist this little guy!  He has such an adorable face and can be used with a variety of sentiments.  I used the incredible Chameleon Colortone Pencils to color him.  The trick and technique to coloring this stamp with these pencils is layering colors. What fun they are to play with! 

I used a background cover die I had to use up some card stock scraps and wasn't sure how I would use it until I stamped and colored this puppy.  It all came together quite quickly.  

I first stamped the puppy with my MISTI in "Potter's Clay" Memento ink and then began (I took my time) with light colors to enhance the scruffy hairs then built up in darker colors.  The technique is called "no-line coloring" and it can be achieved with many mediums.  This was the first time I tried it with the Chameleon Colortone Pencils and I really like the way it turned out.  

Technique Junkies has a new monthly challenge posted on our blog.  It was posted yesterday.  You have a month to enter - all the details can be found on the blog post HERE. 

Also, come on over and join us on our FaceBook Page.  Lots of fun, Junkies news and chatter there and a great place to post your creations.  

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Grab yourself some craft time this week and get your fun on!  

Crazy Cat Border Bookmark

This is a birthday card for one of my daughters.  It encompasses two of her loves (besides her family of course!).  She loves cats, and loves to read.

I used three Technique Junkie Stamps - Crazy Cat Border - http://techniquejunkies.com/crazy-cat-border/, one of the sayings in the Bookworms set - http://techniquejunkies.com/bookworms-set-of-6/ , and Random ABC background -  http://techniquejunkies.com/random-abcs/.

I created the background paper for both the first layer and the the book mark with Distress Oxide inks - http://techniquejunkies.com/12-pack-of-ranger-tim-holtz-distress-oxide-in-pads/  -  in the same manner as the Antique Glimmers technique.  I used Twinkling H2Os and randomly colored in some of the cats on the bookmark and the pocket frame.

Since adhesives show through under vellum, I created a frame from card stock stamped with the Crazy Cat border stamp.  I adhered the vellum with my ATG adhesive, and attached it to the base card with the same adhesive.

I tied ribbons through the tag hole to pull the book mark out.  My daughter will love all of this!

Have a wonderful day -- and get inky!

Judy Jackson

Tie Die Circles Challenge Winner!

Thank you to everyone that entered our challenge. Look for a new challenge tomorrow!

The winner of our  Tie Die Circles Challenge is:

Alicia O Bryant

Please contact Jeanne for prize information within 7 days.

You can see Alicia's pretty card here:

Have a great day!

Happy Mother's Day!

Today is our day, fellow mothers. Our day for breakfast in bed, a little pampering, and lots of love. Today I am honoring my Mother-in-Law, Linda Huntoon, who is both my mother, and my friend too. I am fortunate to have this lovely woman in my life. 

Linda's card was made using the Long Stemmed Rose and the You are the World Set on a white card front. The rose was stamped and masked, then colored with Chameleon Color Tone Colored Pencils.

I added some black paper along the top and bottom edges, then border punched the pink cardstock layer before placing it over the card base. Silver brads were added to the punched flower centers to finish the card. 

It wouldn't be complete without a stamped inside, too:

Whatever you are doing on this Mother's Day, whether you are the pamper-er ot the pamper-ee, I hope it is great for you!

Warmest Regards,
Pat Huntoon

Mainly Masculine

Oh my word!!!! I apologize for the lack of text on my post yesterday~ I'm not sure quite what happened!

I have two cards to share with you, using fun images from the May Release!!!

The first used the Hats off to Dad image!

Do you like the look of Ombre Ink? You don't need a special pad to get that effect; I used my Misti to get the gradient blues in my Sentiment. It's relatively easy.

First I stamped the entire "Dad" word in Tempting Turquoise, then I went over the bottom half with Brilliant Blue. Easy Peasy!!! To get the smaller areas in different colours, I used a Stamp n Write Marker!

This card is a little busier, but also fun to make!!!

I stamped the Pocket Watch Background onto soft sky paper. I then cut it into various sized strips and layered it over corrugated cardboard Paper! I cut the silver watch die and added some world map paper. Lastly, I stamped the sentiment in Early Espresso onto some designer paper and added it with some foam dimensionals!!

Two great ideas for Father's Day!!!

Happy Mother's Day weekend to all you Momma's out there!!!!

XX's and Oh's

--Vicki~~