Stamping Super Powers

  Hello! 

Memorial day will be here in just a few short weeks.  I know for many it marks the start of the summer season.  I'm not going to lie... I'm so excited for the BBQs, warm weather, and flip flops.    I always think it is important to remember the actual reason for the holiday as well.  It is to remember and thank all the people who have died and served our wonderful nation. I have some family and friends that are currently serving in our armed forces.  I made them some cards so they would get some happy mail in the next few weeks.  I hope this inspires you to use your crafty super powers and get out your patriotic stamps and do the same.  

Happy Crafting, 

Chris

Materials:

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Patriotic Corners

Service

Paper:

paper from Stampin' Up

Ink:

Versa clair: Amazon

Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook

Other:

Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue)

Tacky Glue

Animal Lessons

Hello. Jeanette here. I've been enjoying seeing the cards the design team has made using stamps from the April 15th release. I hope you have, too.

I have two more cards to share today.

Giraffe Love and previously released Why Fit In:

Lovely Lizards and previously released Big Cracks and a sentiment from previously released That's What She Said:

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.

Wildflower Corner with Flower Soft and a Road Trip

 

Hello all and Happy Saturday.  Does anyone still own or use Flower Soft?  Heck, does anyone remember Flower Soft?  I have a feeling that many fans of Technique Junkies stamps have some and, maybe still use them.  If you don't know what it is, it was made about over 10 years ago (or more) and it was all the rage.  It was very fine foam that was dyed in different colors, it came in little pots, and all you did was add some glue and then drop some of the flower soft on it to give a flower look.  Believe it or not, I found a company in the UK that is selling the rest of her stock.  If you want any, check out THIS link.  

I moved here to Brasil with all of my pots of Flower Soft and, after stamping the Wildflower Corner stamp, I knew it would be perfect to use on the flowers.  

How did I make this card?

• I started with a top-folding A2 card made from red cardstock.  
• I die-cut two pieces of white cardstock using a 4" x 5.25" stitched rectangle die.  One, I adhered to the inside of the card for a message.
• Using the 2nd, I stamped the Wildflower Corner using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then I stamped the sentiment "a journey is best measured in Friends, rather than miles" from Road Trip, Set of 6 (a great set).
• Next, working from top to bottom, I applied some glue to the flowers (one by one), dropped the flower soft on top, waited a few minutes, and then removed the excess.  The colors I used are Autumn, Lavender, Baby Blue, and Lemon.
• While it was drying, I colored in the other flowers using some Tombow markers.  Then I set it aside to fully dry.  

• Lastly, I adhered some red crystals to the card front that matched the cardstock.

I hope you have enjoyed this card idea.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend and, if you go shopping on the Technique Junkies website, please use my code at checkout to save 10% on your total purchase.  The code is TJ10Michael.  

Thanks and until next time...

Hugs from Brasil.

~Michael  

TJ Inkspirations: In honor of Memorial Day

 

In Honor of Memorial Day...

With Memorial Day upon in just a few weeks, we are pleased to show you some inspirational patriotic artwork. Two of the stamps shown below are from the April 15th release; many others are from our stamp inventory. All Stamps in the Patriotic Category at 25% off through May 16th. Simply add the stamps to your shopping cart and the 25% will be automatically applied. Have a 10% Designer code? You can use that ON TOP OF the 25%! Shop HERE

Honor the Fallen Patriotic Corners Created by: Pat Huntoon

Honor the Fallen Patriotic Corners Created by: Pam Stang

Honor the Fallen Patriotic Corners Created by: AJ Vander Ende

Thank you for your Service Patriotic Corners Created by: Chris O'Malley

Thank you for your Service Patriotic Corners Created by: Pam Stang

Statue of Liberty God Bless the USA Created by: Pam Stang

America Beats True Patriotic Corners Created by: Pat Huntoon

Last Breath Patriotic Corners Created by: Pat Huntoon

God Bless America Pennant

Home of the Brave Grunge Flag Created by: Pat Huntoon

Don't Miss Out! The 25% off sale ends May 16th. Shop today! Patriotic Stamps

Just a gentle reminder... The next stamp release will be JUNE 1st. This is a great time to catch up with the stamps on your wish list!

Lizard Lore

 I broke out of my A2 card rut to make this oversized square card featuring the new Lovely Lizards stamp and the previously released African Proverbs sentiment.  I stamped the lizards and colored with four shades of green markers, adding red gems for their eyes.  Doodled the border and double mounted on blue and green cardstock.  Get all the new releases as well as so many others at TechniqueJunkies.com.  Use my code TJ10FAITH for 10% off your order!

Pam here today with 4 cards showcasing the new set Cancer Sucks. I decided to use some of my designer paper for these sentiments. Quick and easy. Head on over to the website and do some shopping! Use my code TJ10Pam at checkout.

 

The Best Thing !

Today I am sharing a couple of cards made with the

latest release from Technique Junkies 

This first card I used the new 'wild poppies' stamp 

sponged distress inks in behind the embossed flowers

spritz some water on, coloured in the flowers and leaves a bit

 The saying is an older one 'getting old' with the inside saying to match

The next card I am sharing today is  the 'wildflower corner' stamp

using my pens I inked up the stamp - spritzed with water then stamped.  Love the results !!!

The saying is from the new set 'cancer sucks' 

Added a couple of blings - and done

When shopping at TJ be sure to use my discount code

for 10% off

TJ10Darlene