Whimsical Snail

Hey Crafty Friends - 

How about the creativity of the Snail with Whimsical Mushrooms September released stamp?! The image spoke to me and I couldn't wait to create with it. 

If you follow me you know I tend to use a variety of stamps in my projects. Check out the process I used to create this card below.

• I created a background using the Worn Leaves Background stamped in black ink. 
• The Snail with Whimsical Mushroom was stamped on white card stock. I then stamped the image again on Ink Drops - Candy patterned paper by Craft papers. 
• I colored the leaves, snail body and trunks of the mushrooms with Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers. 
• I enjoy paper piecing so I did just that with the shell of the snail and the tops of the mushrooms. I used my white gel pen to add accents to the shell of the snail as well as added sparkle with my clear shimmer pen. 
• I then cut out the entire image and adhered it to the background I created with 3-D foam tape. 
• The sentiment is from the Nature Heals stamp set. I thought it was fitting. I heat embossed it on black card stock and cut it out going around the words. I then used the same patterned paper to add the sentiment too and cut around the sentiment again to so it didn't get lost against the black and white background. 
• I added the background mat to a black piece of card stock and adhered it to an A2 size base. 

             Here is card number two I created using using the Snail with Whimsical Mushroom stamp:

• I randomly stamped the image on white card stock with light grey ink. I used a scalloped edge die to cut out the randomly stamped background. I then stamped the image on top of the same piece of card stock in black ink. 
• The colored the snail body, leaves and trunk of the mushrooms. I paper pieced the snail shell and mushroom tops. 
• I heat embossed the Get Well Soon sentiment in white on black card stock. The sentiment is from the Simple Sentiments 2a stamp set.  
• I added a few embellishment gems to finish this card off. 

I hope you are inspired! Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting! 

TJ Inkspiration: September 2023 Artwork Inspiration

 

Artwork Inspiration from The September 2023 Stamp Release

Don't Miss Out on the Discount! Extended through 9-10-23

All of the September 2023 New Release Stamps are 15% off now through September 10th! We extended the discount 2 additional days since we are out of town this weekend - giving you more time to save on your favorites. Simply add the stamps from the New Release Category to your shopping cart and the discount will be automatically applied. Hurry, though - the discount ends on September 10th! Shop HERE In today's video we have a compilation of all of the artwork from Technique Junkies Design Team using the new stamps!

So many ideas to inspire you!

We've compiled artwork using the new stamps from the Design Team - so many fresh ideas for you! Please note - click on image below OR click HERE

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A Bit of Whimsy

Deb here with a fun new stamp from the September Release - Snail with Whimsical Mushrooms . I was excited to create with this stamp because I had the perfect paper to go with it !! Don't forget that all the new September Release stamps are 15% off through the 8th. No code is required. And if you use my code - TJ10Deb - you can save 10% on all other supplies.

• I stamped the Snail With Whimsical Mushrooms image on Watercolor paper with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.
• I also stamped the snail on a piece of multicolored paper to paper-piece the snail's shell. 
• The image was colored with my COPICS.
• I fussy-cut the shell from the multicolored paper and adhered it to the watercolor paper.
• I die cut the image with a Pierced Chain Circle Die from Gina Marie Designs.
• On a Kraft card base, I adhered a piece of Craft Consortium paper from the  "Over the Hedge" collection .
• The completed stamped panel was adhered to the Mushroom-patterned paper.- with foam tabs .
• A wooden "With Love" tag was placed below the stamped image.

I absolutely love this card and the colors of that mushroom paper !!  This is a beautiful stamped image to color . I would love to see what my crafty friends would do with this stamp, especially my gardening friends !! Thank you for stopping by to see my latest creation - I appreciate each and every one of you ..

EASY PEASY watercoloring with the new HOCUS POCUS

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today I'm featuring the whimsical Hocus Pocus stamp. Isn't it CUTE?!

If you prefer a seasonal card that isn't scary - then this is the perfect stamp to add to your stash!

For both card 1 and 2 here's what I did...

- Stamped image with Versafine onyx black pigment ink on watercolor paper.

- Added clear embossing powder, shook off excess, then heat set.

- I chose colors that worked with my background papers. I stayed with 3 colors for both cards. I used Tombow water-based markers and a water brush to color the cute stockings and witchy boots. 

Watch a very short 3 minute video  called Easy Peasy watercoloring showing how I made these here 

- I framed images with black card stock. 

Card One (white card base/A2) - I used a piece of scrap card stock with circles on it to complement the pattern on the boots and layered it with black card stock. You could replicate this with a circle stamp or by using a small circle punch making the colors you prefer.

Card Two (orange card base/A2) - I layered a piece of green glitter card stock on a piece of purple card stock. Then I torn pieces of purple glitter washi tape and added that to the green card stock.

Bonus Design:  I combined two stamps together from the September release.  It reminds me of the Wizard of Oz house landing on the bad witch. Makes me laugh every time I see it!

Reminder: Please share your beautiful card creations on the Technique Junkies Fan Group page. We always LOVE to see what you create with Technique Junkies stamps! 

I'd love to hear what you think about these cards designs in the comments below.

Any questions? 

DON'T FORGET...

Newly released stamps are always 15% off the 1st through the 8th of the month. 

You can get 10% off EVERYTHING ELSE adding discount code TJ10AJ at checkout. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today. 

AJ ~ Art Cards with AJ

Art Cards with AJ for Technique Junkies ~ HOCUS POCUS

                                                                     

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Our Tradeshow Schedule for the Remainder of the Year:

Hamburg NY - August 26, 27

Stamp Scrap Art Tour

Westminster MD - September 9,10

Stamp Scrap Art Tour

Southfield MI - September 23, 24

Stamp Scrap Art Tour

York PA - October 13, 14

StamperCon

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Spiders

Hi Junkies (Chris here)

I'm not a fan of spiders.   The only acceptable spider are the ones that  are made of paper and have adorable google eyes!   I used kite string to wrap around the grey card panel to create a web.   If you plan on recreating this card... I recommend that you stamp the sentiment first.   It was a lot easier to built your web around the sentiment than fit it in later.... (ask me how I know 😀)

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Happy Halloween

Haunted House

Spooky Border

Paper:

paper from Stampin Up

Ink:

Versa clair: Amazon

Dies:

Spider Dies

Other:

Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue)

Tacky Glue

kite string- to make spiderweb

Halloween Trio of Cards

Hello. Jeanette here with three of the cards I made with stamps from the September release.

Technique Junkies Drop a House and Technique Junkies Worn Leaves Background:

Technique Junkies The Halloween Scene and Technique Junkies All About Halloween (the word "Ghosts"):

Technique Junkies Frequent Flyer:

There is still time to get 15% off of anything in the September Release.

If you like saving money - and who doesn't - please use the code TJ10JEANETTE when checking out at Technique Junkies to receive a 10% discount.

If you'd like to see other cards I've made using Technique Junkies stamps/products, you'll find them on my blog - HERE.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today!

Golden Worn Leaves

 The beautiful new Worn Leaves Background is super versatile for fall cards - here it is embossed with gold on burgundy cardstock and topped with the new Explore the World stamp. Both stamps are available for 15% off through September 8th - Click the link below to see all the new September stamps!

https://techniquejunkies.com/september-new-stamp-release/