The Best Therapist

Deb here again with one of her favorite new releases for February !! It's no secret that I am a devoted cat mom to our sweet Pixie. So The Best Therapist  stamp was one of the first I wanted to create with this month .. I combined it with another fabulous earlier release - Hang In There - for my card . Don't these go together perfectly ?!?!?!  I think so !!

• I stamped the Hang In There image on White Mixed Media paper with Memento Tuxedo Black ink .
• The Best Therapist sentiment was stamped below with Catherine Pooler Peppermint Scrub ink .
• On a Kraft card base, I adhered a piece of red polka-dotted patterned paper.
• The completed stamped panel was then adhered to the card base.
• I placed a pink heart sticker on the right side of the sentiment.

All of the February Release Stamps are 15% off through February 8th without any code needed . But you can use my code - TJ10Deb - to save 10% off all other supplies . There are many other fantastic stamps, stencils etc. to choose from . If you are a cat lover like me, there are many great cat images  HERE . Thank you for checking out my latest card . Do you have a furry therapist at your house ?? 

Pixie - our furry therapist !!

Until next time, Stay Creative 

Deb

Dancing on Mulberry Paper

                                                                  

                   Hello Friends!

Today’s card features something a little bit different.  You’ve probably tried the simple technique of dragging a mini ink pad across your card stock to create colorful stripes -  like I’ve done on this card.  But what is different is I didn’t put the ink on card stock, I used a textured paper called mulberry paper.

So next time you feel like trying something new - search for a natural fiber paper like mulberry tree paper. It’s stronger than teabag paper or tissue paper .

Supply list

Red card base (optional to use any embossing folder on this)

Stamps used: African Dancers, Giraffe border stamp, and African proverbs set of 8 

Catherine Pooler Mini Inks  

Messy Diamond grid stencil 

Three -> 4 x 5.25 pieces of white card stock plus scrap piece for inside sentiment. 

Black archival ink pad

Adhesive

Soft stencil brush (Technique Junkies carries a wonderful set of colorful soft brushes) 

How I created this:

- I first pulled mini Catherine pooler inks across a large size piece of mulberry paper.  I used three colors from the Urban oasis collection (orange peel, hot tub, and lemongrass).

- Let the inks dry completely then cut the mulberry paper down to the size you need for your card then adhere it to a piece of white card stock so it will be sturdy. Attach piece of black card stock (to the back) that is slightly larger to give it a small frame.

- Using a stamping platform I stamped the african dancers using black archival ink.  You may need to stamp more than once to get a nice bold black on the mulberry paper.

- Repeat with the giraffe border stamp stamping it along the bottom.

- Add a piece of foam behind the black piece(optional) then glue to your card base.

- Using Catherine Pooler Rouge red I stenciled the upper left and bottom right corner of the card front.  I added some of the stenciling to the inside to bring it all together.

- I chose one of the new African proverbs to add a sentiment to the inside. You could stamp this directly to a 4 x 5.25 card panel if you didn’t want to add another piece of card stock.  I sometimes stamp things crooked so I’m in the habit of stamping sentiments on small piece of card stock :)

I think this card would be perfect for numerous celebratory occasions. I’d love to hear what you think!

All of these stamps are automatically 15% off through 2/8/2024.

If you “Gotta have them all” you will save $28.09

Everything else (like the inks & stencil) is 10% off when you use my Design Team discount (TJ10AJ) at checkout.

                                 

                            Keep crafting!   ~ AJ ~

February New Stamp Artwork Inspiration

 

February Artwork Inspiration In today's video we have a compilation of all of the artwork from Technique Junkies Design Team using the new stamps! Shop HERE So many ideas to inspire you! Please note - click on image below OR click HERE Watch your email Friday for a new tutorial! !     Technique Junkies LLC

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Margarita

 Hello Junkies!

I love making shaker cards.  I think all the moving bits just adds an element of fun.  I filled it with two different colors of glass beads.  The top of the glass has chunky white glitter glued to the top.  I thought it kind of looked like salt.  What makes this card special is the sentiment.   Have you ever wondered if there is a margarita out there thinking of you? 

Materials:

STAMPS and Dies:

Margarita Sentiment use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Check out my blog post for a full list of supplies. 

No copics today

Still Time to Shop the New Release at a Discount

Hello. Jeanette here. Have you had a chance to do any shopping with the February release at Technique Junkies yet? If not, you'll want to hurry. There's still a few days left to purchase the newly released stamps at 15% off.

Check out all of the new stamps - HERE. 

If you want all of them you'll want to go - HERE.

I have three cards featuring stamps from the January release.

Sister Therapy 

and 

Paint Splashes (from a previous release)...

Nurses Are Angels:

African Dancers and African Proverbs:

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.

Nurse Angels

 This card just says it all! Nurses are so special - they have to be so talented to be medically adept, emotionally aware and empathetic. Here's to all the great nurses out there - you have certainly earned your wings. The Nurses are Angels stamp is from Technique Junkie's new stamp release and is 15% off through February 8th. All the new releases are here:

https://techniquejunkies.com/february-2024-new-stamp-release/

C-A-T Spells Fluffy Cats | Using Scrabble Tiles On A Card Idea

Hello everyone and Happy C-A-T-turday!!  Today's card uses Flussy Cats and The Best Therapist.  Both of these stamps are part of the February 2024 New Release, and 15% off through February 8th.  

Let me tell you...when I first saw the Fluffy Cats stamp, the first thing I saw was a Tic-Tac-Toe board in the center.  While that idea was festering in my brain, I found a baggie of Scrabble tiles I had bought years ago on Etsy, which is how this idea came to me.    

The Scrabble tiles I used on this card were bought years ago from someone on Etsy, which is no longer around.  You can search on Ebay and Etsy for Scrabble Tiles.  You can also look around in 2nd hand stores or flea markets for the game and use the tiles.  

• I started with a 5.75" square card using blue cardstock. 
• I used one of the designs from the I Love My Cat Collection from Echo Park, trimmed it to a 5.5" square, and adhered it to my card front. 
  
  
  I Love My Cat Collection Physical Paper
  I Love My Cat Collection Digital Paper
  
  
• I stamped Fluffy Cats using black ink on white cardstock, used a 2 7/8" square die to cut the center, layered it on a piece of blue cardstock, and then the card front. 
• I adhered the Scrabble letters C, A, and T to the card front.
• Lastly, I cut a 5.5" square piece of white cardstock, stamped The Best Therapist in the lower right corner, and adhered it to the inside of the card leaving space for a message. 

Done!  Such a fast, fun, and easy card to make for the cat-lover in your life.  I'd love to know what you think of this idea - using Scrabble tiles on a card.  Leave a comment below.  

If you love these stamps, they are on sale at 15% off until February 8th.  If you like anything else on the Technique Junkies website, use my code at checkout to save 10% on those items - TJ10Michael.  Thanks and until next time....

Hugs from Brasil. 

~Michael