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Dimensional Tag Box - Day 20

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Today is Day 20 of our Birthday Bash month of giveaways! 

The little box you see above is a Dimensional Tag Box from the Fancy Folds and Motion CD. The box was a little hard to get a good picture of, but I think you'll get the idea!

I used Artistic Outpost stamps on this box - the stamps we are giving away today:
If you would like to win these stamps, just leave a comment on this post. Make sure to leave your email address so that I can contact you if you win. My random number generator will select one lucky winner on Monday, October 22. Good Luck.

The winner of this giveaway is Pamela Palm - congratulations!

Birthday Bash: Day Four

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Thanks for continuing to help celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Technique Junkie Newsletter!  Today is our 4th day of giveaways.  I am happy to show you an example of Distress Stain Dip from the October/November issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. I used a stamp from the Vintage Circus Stamps from Artistic Outpost. They happen to be the stamps we are giving away today, too:
 I particularly love the background stamp -- I think it has a wonderful feel. It works great with the colorful Distress Stain Dip Technique, too!

To enter the giveaway for the stamps and the card, just leave a message on this blog post. My random number generator will select the lucky winner tomorrow morning. Make sure you leave me an email address so that I can contact you if you win.

Good luck -- see you tomorrow with another giveaway! 
 
Updated: The winner of this giveaway is Elizabeth D! Congrats!




Brown and Green Blogger's Challenge

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I haven't played in Blogger's Challenge in an eternity -- today is the day! The challenge this week was to use Green, Brown and Neutrals. My card uses shades of brown and greens, but I did cheat (just a little) by adding a splash of red to my card.

The background on this card uses the Faux Fresco Technique from the Emboss or Die CD. (The CD is still available -- 79 tutorials in pictorial, step-by-step format for $17.95). I love how textural it is -- it feels wonderful! The main image uses the Distress Ink Watercoloring Technique from the December 2011 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. The stamp is from Artistic Outpost.

Hope you have fun looking at other Blogger's Challenge Creations today -- play along if you can!

CD8 preview and a giveaway!

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Today we have a great giveaway for you -- a sample card from the upcoming CD8, and the gorgeous stamp set from Artistic Outpost below.

First, about the card: This card uses the Wild Webbing Technique -- one of the 10 bonus techniques from the soon-to-be-released Technique Junkie Newsletter CD8.  This technique was develop by the fabulous Kathie McGuire (you know it has to be good!)-- and I have to tell you, I have had a blast making these cards. Trust me when I tell you that the picture of this card does not do justice to the webbing or the extreme coolness of this technique! This is one of these uber-cool, must-learn-how-to-do techniques. Still need to order the CD? $14.95 for subscribers in the US ($29.95 for CD/renewal in the US). Email me for an invoice from PayPal.

The stamps are all from the Artistic Outpost stamp sheet that is part of our giveaway this week. I adore these stamps -- they are some of the most beautiful and elegant stamp sets in my stash (as all of the AO stamps are!).  The images were stamped on White Lustre paper from Paper Temptress. The bird just POPS off that paper!

Here is the Artistic Outpost sheet we are offering:



 To enter this giveaway, leave a comment on this post with your email address. Entries without email addresses will NOT be eligible for this giveaway. The recipient of the card and stamps will be selected on Monday, August 30th at 9am by my random number generator. You do not need to be a TJ subscriber to enter or win.  I do NOT use your email address for any other purpose than the giveaway and I delete them after the winner is selected by my random number generator. Good Luck!

The winner of this giveaway is Ardis Smith -- congratulations, Ardis!

Sweet Cupid Wisped Frame

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How can I resist giving my youngest son a sweet football cutie pie? The images on the Cutie Pie set from Artistic Outpost are just too cute for words!

And my son will HATE it. But it is nothing against the stamps or the card itself -- he just thinks all stamps are stupid these days. Gotta love 14. It was better when he "helped" me do techniques when he was 8. . So I guess you can say that I made this card for me! LOL

In any case, my card uses the Wisped Frames Technique from the current February 2010 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter to highlight my football dude. I have a really cool frame stencil sheet from Impression Obsession that has decorative edged rectangles, and that is what I used for the wisped frame.  I also used the Paper Tole Technique from the June 2003 Newsletter on the football (I haven't added the Crystal Effects yet, but I will). It's hard to see the dimension in the scan, but it is there, and it really makes the "Be Mine" on the football stand out.I colored my dude with Gamsol Pearls, too (June 2006 TJNL -- I am really spanning the years here!).

Happy pre-Valentines day !


Weekly Giveaway -- Artistic Outpost Cutie Pie

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It's about time for a giveaway, don't you think?
Today's giveaway is a real Cutie Pie -- and just in time for Valentine's Day! The Artistic Outpost Cutie Pie stamp set featured above has 10 great images -  two of which I used on the card on the right. I just love these nostalgic stamps! The card I made using the stamps uses the Brayered Impressions Technique (December 2009 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter) on the layer directly under our Cutie. I layered that on top of a piece of Cuttlebug Smoosh (October 2007 TJNL).    I adore the way this card turned out -- It has some nice dimension in real life that my scan didn't catch. I have to case my own card so that I can give it to my own Cutie Pie!

When you go to the Artistic Outpost site, note that Robyn offers free shipping for orders over $50.00.   Check out the unmounted stamps page --  Robyn has posted some new offerings: Paris Exposition and Birds of a Feather. Use coupon code Spring2010 at checkout to receive 20% off each of these two new collections purchased together or individually. Both collections are available unmounted or pre-cut and mounted on EZMount cling foam. Note - code expires January 26th.

Paris Exposition: Inspired by the Paris Exposition of 1889, for which the famed Eiffel Tower was built, this stamp collection features bold vintage style images including a French version of "What's up?". In French, we translated it to be "Quoi de nuef?"

Birds of a Feather: Edwardian romanticism inspires this collection of bird images. Included is a perfect ATC background of German text.  This collection is timeless and seasonless, though there is a special sentiment for your springtime projects.

Okay, to enter this giveaway, here is what you do:
Simply leave a comment by Monday, January 25th at 9am EST. If you are so inclined, tell me which of the Artistic Outpost stamp sheets are your favorites (you can name more than one -- I personally could not pick just one!). The winner will be selected on Monday morning (1-25-10). Make sure that you leave enough information so that I can contact you to let you know you won. Just a reminder that Blogger does NOT leave me your email address. A great way to do this is to leave your email address in a spelled-out way, such as "p huntoon at optonline dot net." I will use my handy random number generator to pick the winning entry. You do NOT need to be a TJ subscriber to win. Good Luck!

Remember to visit me at the CHA Supershow this Friday and Saturday!

The winner of this giveaway is Vickie Kertz! Congratulations, Vickie!






Blogger's Challenge -- Painted Pastel Embossing Tutorial

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Today's Blogger's Challenge was to use a technique -- and give the directions for doing it. Rather than using an older technique, I decided to create my own -- and a tutorial for it follows. My technique,is called Painted Pastel Embossing, and the details are below. I used a cuttlebug folder with an Artistic Outpost saying stamp for the card above. The 5 petal punch poinsettia was made using the tutorial HERE.

To achieve the painted look of my holly, this is what I did:

 First, emboss dark cardstock using an embossing folder. I am sure this will work with light cardstock, too, but the dark stuff will give you more drama! Load a wet blender pen with a hefty amount of pastel chalk.






Use the blender pen to color the embossed parts of the images using colors as desired. I painted my holly with a medium green, and used a lighter green to highlight the top of the leaves.






After I finished coloring, I realized that I had gone beyond the lines with my colors, so I used a clean blender pen to push the chalks off the black cardstock and back onto the embossing. It worked like an eraser!






This is so easy it is sinful! It is a great way to make your embossed cards POP. Make sure to check out the creations from the other Blogger's challenge players, too -- the is a link on my sidebar with their addresses. Today is a day to learn new techniques!

Weekly Giveaway: Cracker Jack!

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Take me out to the ball game...

As the World Series approaches what could be more appropriate than a baseball-themed giveaway? Our giveaway this week is this wonderful rubber stamp sheet from Artistic Outpost:

In honor of the series, I made the vintage card, at top, using some of the images from the stamp sheet. The background is Embossed Crayon Resist using one of my shimmery copper Moonglow mist sprays (technique from the October 2009 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter). I just love how these stamps look with the background!


Artistic Outpost is now carrying Neenah Solor White, Neenah Ivory and Kromekote Coated Glossy Card Stock - click here for more details.

Stop by our Gallery for Inspiration using our images

Shop today and save 10% on all purchases when you use code TJ-2010-10off


So how do you become the lucky winner of this giveaway? To win this card and the stamps, simply leave a comment by Monday, October 26th at 9am est. If you are so inclined, tell me who your are rootin' for in the series!

The winner will be selected on Monday morning. Make sure that you leave enough information so that I can contact you to let you know you won. Just a reminder that Blogger does NOT leave me your email address. A great way to do this is to leave your email address in a spelled-out way, such as "p huntoon at optonline dot net." I will use my handy random number generator to pick the winning entry. You do NOT need to be a TJ subscriber to win. Good Luck!

My simple geek

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Hi there!
I just thought I would display a little piece of art from the Simple Whitewash Technique in the August 2009 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. I love this piece! I used one of the stamps from Artistic Outpost's "Geek is Chic" Set. If you are a TJ member, you can order this set using your exclusive discount, too: TJ_2009_15off

Geek is Chic!

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Blogger's Challenge: Red White and Blue

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Today's Blogger's challenge was to create something Red, White and Blue. Unfortunately, I am at the bottom of an inspiration hole. I have a deadline Monday for submitting to a magazine I write for and I need to make one more sample for them...and everything I made yesterday hit the trash. Today I woke up thinking I was inspired -- I thought using the sparkle flower from SU's Good Friend set would make a great firework explosion. Alas, I am rushed -- DH wants to paint the kitchen today and I need to go pick out paint colors.
I do have to say, in my defense, that the sparkle thingy does look like fireworks. And the red paper in the background, from The Paper Temptress, looks great. I originally intended to make this a Beaded Window card, too (December 2005 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter). I couldn't find any white floss (again, hurried) so I strung my beads on tan -- and when I laid them down, they just looked plain ol' cruddy. Then I dropped the string of beads all over my floor... I also wanted to put a more current "Celebrate" word in there, from SU, but all I could find was this old retired one....I think that threw me off further. The "Happy 4th of July" saying is from Artistic Outpost.

So my card became a drywall-stitched card (April 2009 issue of TJNL). And don't look too close, because it is not a great one at that!

C'est la vie. It is only a card!!! Happy 4th of July to you!

Fisher of Men -- My Funky Valentine

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I just love this plate of stamps from Artistic Outpost. They are so vintage-chic -- and the sayings are all so much fun, too! This is one of the Valentines for my honey (yes, this is my funny one). I think I will put this in his lunch on Friday morning so that he knows I am thinking of him. That way I can give him a romantic Valentine Saturday!

If you missed it, this stamps sheet is the one I am giving away in THIS POST. Enter to win it!

My card was made using the Block Collage Technique (from the February 2009 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter). After I made the collage, I decided to cut it down quite a bit -- I wanted a frame effect. I layered that on chocolate chip cardstock, and that was layered on a piece of textured olive paper I made using the Cuttlebug Smoosh Technique (from the October 2007 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter). Oh, the fish on the line are cut out and popped, too, and I painted them with Shimmerz paints. Another TJ Vendor, Clear Artistic Stamps, has them in stock right now, AND TJ members receive a 15% discount! Sorry I didn't get a better shot of them.

Did you know that the newsletter is only $16.95 per year right now? The special pricing is only good for a few more weeks, so if you have been considering subscribing, do it now!! And yes, the pricing is also good for renewals, too. Please email me for details or if you would like an invoice from PayPal.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Wonderful Wednesday Giveaway - Artistic Outpost!

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There are alot of pictures in this post -- just a little warning...I did it so that the questions about the flap for the Triple Play Technique (February 2008 Technique Junkie Newsletter) could be answered visually. I think the pictures will help!


The giveaway today is for these really cool Artistic Outpost stamps called "Keeper" (below). This fun plate is in the vintage-chic style that AO is known for. I am always thrilled with the variety, intelligence and wit that is the trademark style of Artistic Outpost! I love the sayings on this one -- and the "You're a keeper" makes this just right for card-giving for the boys in our lives. Make sure to visit the AO site -- and tell Robyn you we sent ya!

Just a little more about the Triple Play card -- I was asked about the flap. I took a picture with the flap open:
And another with the flap closed and flat:
I think my favorite parts of this card are the fishing lure on the front panel (with my feather) and the string of fish in the corner. I hope the lucky winner of the giveaway likes it too!
To enter the give away for the Artistic Outpost rubber stamp sheet and the card shown above, simply leave a comment on this blog entry telling me that you would like to enter by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, February 15th. No other entry methods will be included in the give away. If you email me to enter, your entry will NOT be considered a valid entry. When you leave the comment, make sure to put your NAME in the comment -- if you enter your comment as "Anonymous", I cannot give you the prize! Blogger does NOT record your email address for me, so you will need to check back to find out if you have won or include your email address in your comment so that I can notify you. A good way to do this is like so: phuntoon at optonline dot net -- it will help protect your privacy! I will have a random number generator pick one number from the comments to select one winner. Each give-away is separate, so to be eligible for a specific item you must enter that day's contest on the post where it is listed. Enter today -- good luck!

Congratulations to Sigrid Clack, the winner of this giveaway!



Clear Ornament Tutorial

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The TJ Holiday Blogstravaganza continues! Today, I have a tutorial for the ornament above -- and a challenge for you, too! Although this idea for ornaments is not new, it is always nice to remember old favorites! All stamps: Artistic Outpost
Supplies
*Acetate or Transparency
*Clear Glass Ornament
*Circle Cutter or Circle Punch Larger than Image
*Stamp with Image smaller than ornament
*Sharpies, Copic Markers, Gel Glaze Pen or Watercolor Crayons
*StazOn Ink
*Glitter

Step One:
Stamp the image with StazOn ink over the acetate or transparency. I use Inkjet transparencies, and I stamp the image on the smooth size.






Step Two:
Turn the image to the back and color with copic markers, sharpies, watercolor crayons, acrylic paints or Gel Glaze Pens.











Step Three:
Use the Circle cutter or punch to cut the image out.












Step Four:
Roll the image into a tube, with the colored area on the inside of the image. Make the roll slightly smaller than the whole in the tops of the ornament. Slide the acetate into the ornament. NOTE: If the image does not drop into the ornament straight, use an eraser from the end of a pencil to move the acetate into place.






Step Five:
Place a teaspoon of glitter into the ornament.













Step Six:
Replace the top and tie a ribbon around it.

Easy, right? Okay then, here is the challenge:
Create an ornament by Monday, November 17th. You can create any style ornament using any technique or idea of your choice (just use rubber stamps and/or paper crafting supplies). Then send it to me via email, post it to the TJ group OR place it on your blog or gallery elsewhere and leave the link in a message on this post.

I will collect all of the images and I will place them in a post next week -- and will pick a winner from them randomly. The winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from Technique Junkies, to be used on any TJ product of your choice. Come play!

Today, I also have several of the TJ Designers who have posted for the Blogstravaganza:
Lisa Somerville at Splendiferous Creations
Deb Lovett on the TJ Design Team Blog
Jane at Jane's Addiction

Check back every day for the TJ Blogstravaganza - right through Christmas!

Waiting at Winter's Door

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Dear Santa:

Won't you come in? My holiday door is all decked out and waiting for you... I am ready to give and to receive. My heart is full of joy and love for the holidays...

PS: My stamps are from Artistic Outpost, and I used Gamsol Pearls Technique from the June 2006 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter to color my door. The background pine cones were colored using the Pastel Pigments Technique from the June 2005 issue of the TJ Newsletter.
P.S.S. Santa, more creations for the blogstravaganza can be found on these blogs, too!

Rainbow Cuttlebug Variation & the Challenge winners

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On Tuesday I posted a tutorial for the Rainbow Cuttlebug Technique and posed a challenge to you to create a card using the technique. There are 9 fabulous entries in the slideshow below -- and one of you has won 3 issues of the Technique Junkie Newsletter! In addition, I had a chance to create one more card (on the right) and came up with a slight variation to the technique. Since we are in the midst of the TJ Holiday Blogstravaganza, it is a Holiday-themed card, of course!

I used the same technique, but I "changed it up" it a little bit. First, I started with WHITE cardstock, ran the embossing folder and cardstock through the CB, and then flipped it over, to work on the "wrong" side of the embossed piece -- the holly is debossed, instead of being raised. That was brayered with a "fruitcake" Kaleidacolor pad.Then the leaves were colored with marker, then painted with crystal effects so that they are shiny (like the real thing). The berries are colored with Stickles. It is the same technique, but I think the effect is VERY different. (Stamp: Artistic Outpost)

Here is the slideshow for the cards entered in the contest -- all were fabulous!



And the winner of the contest is....Celina Loyer! Celina's name was randomly chosen to win three additional issues of the TJ Newsletter. Congratulations!

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