TJ Inkspirations: Clean and Simple Coffee Card

 

Clean and Simple! I never thought I had much competition as a coffee junkie - having my first cup is a necessity before I can make decisions or start "life-ing." This past weekend I met my match - my own sister! I never realized how deep the genetic need for caffeine is...therefore, this card will be going to her! The card in the video tutorial below is clean and simple - a no-layer card. (The card in the picture above has more layers). I have two small kits for you today, too, which offers these products at a discount. The kits may be found HERE. Our Tradeshow schedule for the remainder of the year is below the video. We hope to see you at one of these shows. The video is here ( or click on the image below): 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 Hampton VA - October 21,22 Stamp Scrap Art Tour

Rescued - My Favorite Breed

Deb here to bring you another project using an August Release stamp .  This stamp - My Favorite Breed - shares an important message . There are many animals at Rescue Organizations and Adoption Centers who are patiently waiting for a forever home . Our current cat, Pixie is a rescue animal . And Anna ( Andromeda Cassini ) was our prior sweet kitty that I had for 14 years., also a rescue . This card is a tribute to our sweet Anna .

I have had this pet leash paper for many, many years !! I almost gave it away multiple times but always ended up keeping it . That is one of the reasons I have so many craft supplies ..You invariably need something right after you get rid of it !! So, I keep just about everything .. At least, that's my story and I'm sticking to it !!!

• I stamped the My Favorite Breed  image on a piece of golden cardstock with Lady Bug, Teal Zeal and Tuxedo Black Memento Dew Drops .
• A Pierced Chain Circle Die was used to cut out the stamped image .
• The pet leash paper was cut to fit on a 5x7 Kraft card base . I cut it so it was centered on the card  ( my OCD always kicks in while I am card-making ) .
• I still had the tag from Anna's collar and tied it to the die-cut circle .
• The completed circle was popped up on the front of the card with foam tabs.

I'm still making slow but steady progress with the destashing/decluttering in my craft room . I can even sit at my desk now and create . And believe me, THAT is an accomplishment.. I do have lots more to do in there but I feel a teeny sense of relief.. It was so nice to sit at my desk with my OTT light and create this card . I hope you like it as much as I do. Don't tell Pixie about it or she will want one too  She is a bit of a princess !! 

Stay cool wherever you are , stay creative and Happy Stamping !! 

SHOP all stamps/supplies with my code - TJ10Deb - for a 10% discount ..

Rescued Is My Favorite Breed

 Hello Technique Junkie friends, 

Today I’m using the just released My Favorite Breed stamp with multiple ways to create the background. In the examples shown below I used a scallop punch since it was the perfect size for this stamp. Check your punches and dies - you might have the right size too.

1) This paw print background was created using silver foil card stock (mirror card stock) and paw print embossing folder. It looks cool don’t you think?

2) The card with the gold paws on white was made using gold transfer foil and Paws stencil 

3) The ever so handy Paws stencil gets used a lot in my craft room.  I used the stencil and orange distress oxide ink on a finger dauber to create this background. 

4) On the last card I used some paw print paper I had in my stash.

Tip #1: If you have a single paw print rubber stamp you could use it to stamp all over a card front to create your background. Use one color or many.

Tip#2: If you have the TJ Paw Prints background stamp then of course that would work perfectly on these cards. 

Tip#3: If you have a paw print embossing folder - rub ink from your ink pad on one side of it, add card stock carefully between the embossing folder, then run through your embossing machine. Now your paw prints have a little color and it makes a nice background for your card.

 Idea: The My favorite breed stamp is perfect for animal lovers and animal rescues.  Did you know there are dog/cat animal rescues that like to receive handmade cards?  Reach out and ask them. I’ve donated dozens and dozens over the years to Three Sisters Pet Rescue in Cincinnati, Ohio. They use them for fundraising and Technique Junkies has the perfect stamps for rescue cards. I’ll list the ones I love below and if you like to watch videos I have one featuring many animal rescue card ideas @artcardswithaj 

Advice from a dog 

Better with a Dog

Dog is a small word

And more sweet dog stamps here

And more purrfect cat stamps here

If you decide to shop - don’t forget to use discount code TJ10AJ to save 10% off your entire order. 

Keep thinking outside of the box with your backgrounds & keep stamping!

AJ 

Loyal Friend

 Hi Junkies!  (Chris Here)

Check out the detail on this stamp.  You can almost see the dog hair on your clothes!  I joke, but the detail is super amazing.   I not-so-secretly hope that she comes out with a lab version of this stamp.  It was a must have to add to my collection.. but we all know I can't resist a dog stamp. 

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Loyal Friend

You Stole My Heart

Ruff Life

See a complete supply list on my blog: www.purplelakestamps.com

A Handful of Cards

Hello, Jeanette here with five more cards featuring stamps from the August release.

Loyal Friend and Look Beside You:

Just look at the detail on this stamp:

My Favorite Breed; 

I also used the A Colorful Life Paws Stencil which is not part of this month's release.

Explore:

Look Beside You:

Look Beside You and Little Paint Stroke:

There's still time to get the 15% off discount on the new release - IF you hurry.

Please use the code TJ10JEANETTE when checking out at Technique Junkies to receive a 10% discount on items that are not part of this month's release.

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

Make it FUNNY!

 Don't these two characters crack you up? I paired the ladies from the By Us stamp (previously released) with one of the sentiment sets from the Inside Out: Twisted Encouragements from the August new release. Although the Inside Out sets (and there are MANY) are fun (and snarky) matching sentiments for the Inside and Outside of your cards, they work great together on the outside of a card, too! The Inside Out: Twisted Encouragements stamp set is 15% off through August 8th, too.

both stamps may be found here:

Inside Out Twisted Encouragements: http://techniquejunkies.com/inside-out-twisted.../

By Us: https://techniquejunkies.com/by-us/

Pat Huntoon

Born To Sparkle with Glittered Fun Foam

 

Hello everyone!  So...does anyone use glittered fun foam on their cards or papercraft projects?  I know it's available in the USA but I never see anyone using it.  Maybe today's post will change all that.  And, if you don't have any, just substitute glittered cardstock.  But the fun foam is so much more fun.  

Fun foam and glittered fun foam are huge in Brasil.   I buy them by the sheet and love to use them on my cards.  When I saw this "Born To Sparkle" stamp, the first thing I thought of was glittered fun foam since it sparkles so much.  I decided to use black and white glittered fun foam since it's just so chic.  

• I made two card bases - one using white cardstock (horizontal) and the other using black (vertical).
• I cut two pieces of glittered fun foam - one black and one white - and added double-sided tape to the back.  Don't remove the backing yet and, the wider the tape, the easier it is to make these cards.
• I die-cut each of the glittered fun foam pieces using the Oval Burst Background Die from Gina Marie Designs.
• Then I adhered the pieces to each card.  On the white card base, I carefully removed the tape backing on the positive portion of the white background and adhered it to the card front.  I used the black positive background on the black card base.  
• Then I carefully removed the tape backing on each of the inside pieces and adhered them to each card.    
• I stamped Born to Sparkle on white cardstock, adhered each to a piece of black glittered fun foam, and then to the center of each card. 

Done!

So - like this idea of using glittered fun foam?  Which card is your fav?  If you are curious, you can find this on Amazon.  This Born To Sparkle stamp is part of the August 2023 New Release and is 15% off thru Tuesday, August 8th (no code necessary).  And, you can use my code at checkout - TJ10Michael - to get 10% off the rest of the website too.  

Hope you liked these card ideas and, until next time...

Hugs from Brasil.

~Michael