More Technique by Design cards by Judy Jackson

 

Hi! Judy Jackson here!

Sometimes design sketches just really appeal to me -- and this one from the October 2010 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter did for sure! So I created several cards using this design sketch. It is fun to see how different cards will look using the same design sketch. I used the Greeting Card Kids set, a word set, and punches from Stampin' Up! for these two cards. The Halloween card also uses the Worn Wallpaper Technique from the August 2010 Newsletter. Aren't these little girls sweet!

Have a great week! JudyJackson

Try That Technique: Pearly Stained Glass

Welcome to Diana Enns' and my (Beth) challenge to you. This week we challenge each other, and you, to create a card or project using the Pearly Stained Glass technique from October 2006.

Each week we challenge you to play along, and each week we have regular participants. Why not join in the fun? The prize is having your card on the Yahoo home page for a whole week. Your name will also be on the home page. Isn't that fun?

Congratulations Shelly Schmidt, you are this week's winner. Your card is on our home page.

Stamp: I Brake for Stamps

Warhol Gnomies....

{Jane Bosi}

Greetings, Friends!
Just a quick share today using the Warhol (2/05) technique along with the Simple Green Spritz (4/08). I got the idea while playing lifeguard at my local YMCA (lots of time to think!) and was able to complete the whole thing in under 20 minutes!!! Gotta love that! I'll have the expanded story on my blog with a bit of a contest in a day or two ;) Be sure to check it out!

Stamps: I Brake For Stamps and Amuse

TTFN, Jane

By the Inch by Judy Jackson

Hi! Judy Jackson here.

Inchies used on cards had been something I wanted to try for some time. That resulted in the By-the-Inch Technique that I created for the October 2010 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. I found I liked turning the squares -- it added to the visual interest of the card.

All of the stamps on this card are from Stampin' Up.

We have a lot to be thankful for -- and stamping and creating are some of those things.

Count your blessings -- and not your stamps -- and then create!

Judy Jackson

Ann's Twisted Tole

This week's "TRY THIS TECHNIQUE" was for Paper Tole.  I've done this in the past but have ignored it for a long time.  It was fun and easy to do.  You should try it if you haven't before.  For this card, I wanted to do something that was quick and easy.  Most of my cards are NOT quick nor easy so this one would be very different for me.  The image is from one of TJ's sponsors, Twisted Papers.  The background color of the image and the card-stock are a very creamy white.  Really more lovely in person.    Now it is your turn to give the technique a try!!

Sanded Core'dinations Texture Duet

Hi!  Donna here with my first Design Junkies post.  I'll be posting on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from now on.

The techniques I chose to use are Texture Duet (October 2010) and Sanded Core'dinations (April 2010).  I didn't even realize that these two techniques had just been showcased here when I chose them, but that's OK.  These techniques are so versatile, and I think it's fun to see the different looks that are possible using the same basic steps.

The Core'dinations paper I used on my card is called Black Magic, and I love the stuff so much it's hard not to hoard it.  Frankie is from the DoodleFactory Ghoulies collection from Starving Artistamps, as is the sentiment.  I colored both with Copic markers, and you can't see it in this picture, but Frankie's eyes and the letters are shiny because I went over them with a glaze pen. 

Next time your looking for an easy background with lots of textural interest, consider giving these techniques a try!

Welcome to the Technique By Design Blog Hop!

Hi! Judy Jackson here!  Welcome to the Technique by Design Blog Hop for the October-November Technique Junkie Newsletter! There are wonderful projects for you to enjoy and to inspire you on this blog hop.

I chose this gorgeous single rose from Class Act stamps to feature as the focal image. I water colored the rose and added a few highlights with a red marker. My word stamp in the lower panel is from a stamp set called Our Family Tree by Mark's Finest Papers. The metal embellishment uses a technique called Smooched Metal from the October TJ Newsletter.

The design and measurements for this Technique by Design sketch are located on page 6 in the TJ Newsletter.

Make sure you hop through the rest of the Design Team member's blogs (a list is below). Lots of eye candy for you there! Then create a card using the design sketch and follow Pat Huntoon's directions for entering the contest. You will need to send her a scan or photo of your  card using the Technique by Design challenge or share it with the TJ Yahoo group. The prize is terrific!

Jane - www.janesaddiction.typepad.com

Donna - http://deesstudio.blogspot.com
Hetty - http://craftchaos.blogspot.com
Beth - http://sunflowers-dragonflies.ca/blog

Kimm - http://artfulsentimentsbykimm.blogspot.com/

Cathy - http://www.artfulobservations.com/
Chris www.chrissyd723.blogspot.com 

Nancy -http://creativewishes.blogspot.com/

Pat - http://patstamps.blogspot.com/

Because October is the eighth anniversary of the Technique Junkie Newsletter, the prize is extra special: one lucky winner will be TJ Subscriber for Life: all back issues/cds to fill in the collection of whoever wins PLUS all of the projects, issues and CDs for as long as the newsletter is published. Make sure to check out the official rules on Pat's Blog.

Enjoy your week - I hope you find some time to create. - Judy Jackson