Let Someone Know That It's Okay Not To Be Okay

 

Hello everyone and Happy Saturday.  Design Team Member Michael here with a reminder that It's Okay Not To Be Okay!  I have a friend who is struggling with some mental health issues.  We talk almost every day on WhatsApp but I wanted to send her a hand-written message in a hand-made card to let her know I'm there for her.  

I used the Abstract Florals and It's Okay stamps to make this quick card.   

• I stamped Abstract Florals on a piece of scrapbook paper that already had a distressed ink look to it.  You can also make your own using Distress Inks and some water.
• I used a rectangle die to cut 3 sections out of the stamped image.  Then I adhered my background to my card front.
• I layered the rectangle pieces on a piece of black cardstock and adhered them to the card front using foam tape - to raise the pieces off the card front.
• I stamped It's Okay on white cardstock, die-cut it using a circle die, then die-cut a piece of black cardstock using the next die up in size.  Layered the sentiment on the black and then to the card front. 

I left the inside of the card blank so that I had space to write a note to my friend.  

I'd love to know what you think of this card idea.  Also, if you love the idea and go shopping on the Technique Junkies website, use my code at checkout to save 10% on your whole order - TJ10Michael.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today and, until next time...

Hugs from Brasil.

~Michael

TJ Inkspirations: Clean and Simple Cards with Aladine Birthday Stamps

Clear and Simple Stamping Today we are using one stamp set - the clear Birthday set from Aladine (available from Technique Junkies) to create 4 simple birthday cards. The set is in limited quantity and is here: https://techniquejunkies.com/clear-birthday-stamp-set-aladine-stampo-clear/ The video is HERE ( or click on the image below):

Now I wait...

 Do you do what you love? Our slightly snarky stamp celebrates the old adage... Just the card to make someone smile.

Today we are using the Three Diamonds Stencil from ACLD - available from Technique Junkies, below). All of the ACLD stencils are 20%% off through the end of today (August 15%) at Technique Junkies, too!

I used the Now I Wait stamp (like also below) as my sentiment. A little ink blending, a few sequins, and voila! A card to make someone chuckle.

Three Diamonds Stencil: https://techniquejunkies.com/three-diamonds-stencil/

Now i Wait Stamp: https://techniquejunkies.com/now-i-wait/

Pat Huntoon

Let's Go!

 

I used two TechniqueJunkies stamps for this card; the Adventure banner from the most recent release and a compass from the earlier Play Like A Pirate.  I stamped them on some burlap DSP and added die cut mountains and trees and a leather strap sticker.  Get these and all the other great TJ stamps at TechniqueJunkies.com and use my code TJ10FAITH for 10% off your order!

Desert Dad

 My share with you today is showcasing the Desert Landscape Border and it was paired with a sentiment from the last release, Definition of Family. Using a blender brush, I created the evening sky and then sponged the edges in black.

Also, check out the sale and add my discount on top of the 20%… TJ20Pam.

Puzzle fold card

 Working with stamps from the July release at

Technique Junkies

I did this simple puzzle card fold using the new

Crazy Crabs

This is a fun little card to make

added the saying from previous month release

Good Vibes  as it looked like these

guys were enjoying every moment !

Then the next card was with the

Flamingo Flock 

I purposely didn't put a saying on as then I can save

it for any occasion that might be suitable 

(baby shower???)

10% off when you use my discount code  TJ10Darlene

And be sure to check out my personal blog

dar's blog (blog-dar-blog.blogspot.com)

Set your life on fire

 I love this graduation card! I know we are a little past graduation "season" but this Life on Fire sentiment just worked so well with the graduate from the Graduation Greetings Set, I couldn't help using them together. The background uses the Curvy Path Stencil from ACLD.

Remember, stencils are on sale on the Technique Junkies website for 20% off. through August 15th. Don't miss out on the sale!