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Fall Flowers - Birthday Bash Day 14

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Welcome to the 14th day of the Technique Junkie Newsletter 10th year anniversary bash! We are celebrating this month with giveaways every day.

Today's card was made using the Inky Bands Technique from the October 2012 TJNL. The floral stamp used here - from Rare Images Rubber Stamps -- is one of many on this stamp sheet:
These stamps are currently available from I Brake for Stamps.

You can enter this giveaway by leaving a comment on this blog post. Please make sure to leave your email address so that I can let you know if you win! My random number generator will select one lucky winner from the comments on Monday October 15th.

Come back tomorrow for another giveaway!

The winner of the Rare Image Rubber Stamps is Betty Ackley! Congrats, Betty!

Birthday Bash, Day 9 -- Chanel, anyone?

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Welcome to Day 9 of the Technique Junkie Newsletter Birthday Celebration. We are giving away something every day during the month of October!

Today, I am channeling Chanel! The stamps are from the Rubber Romance Line from I Brake for Stamps to make this Quilted Diamonds Card. Doesn't it look a little Chanel-esque? The Quilted Diamonds Technique is one of the tutorials from the Stampin' Companion CD. I added glitter to the image's dress and hat, too, just to add more elegance to the gorgeous image.

I am thrilled to announce today's giveaway! I Brake for Stamps is offering a $15.00 gift certificate -- one lucky winner will be able to get these -- or their choice of stamps -- from IB4S up to $15.00. Who doesn't love a mini-shopping spree?

To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment on this blog post. I will use the random number generator on Wednesday October 10th to select one lucky winner. Make leave your email address so that I can let you know if you win! Good luck!

Congrats to Lori Puccio -- the winner of the gift certificate!



Zig-Zagged Headless Horseman on an easel...

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When I saw this ubercool image from I Brake for Stamps, I was enamored! I love the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and the Headless Horseman, and this image is a fun representation of it. I used a few techniques from the Technique Junkie Newsletter to create this easy easel card, too.

The first, of course, is the Easel Card. We have an Easel Card Tutorial on the 3D and Fun Folds CD.

Second, the background is the Zig-Zag Technique. This can be found on the Stampin' Companion CD. The background was straight lines when I started!

Finally, I colored the image with both Chalk Pastel Pencils and Colored Pencils. A tutorial for using Blending Chalk Pastel Pencils in the June 2011 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. When I was done, I swiped the piece with Antique Linen and Black Soot Distress Inks. Here's a close up of the coloring:

 
No Halloween card it worth it's salt without a spider, right? I had some fun with the buttons, too!
 Don't forget that Technique Junkies get 10% off at I Brake for Stamps, too -- use Code TJ10 at checkout.  Have a great day!

Welcome to the Hop!

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Welcome to the hop! Today we are celebrating the Technique Junkie Newsletter's Annual CD sale - all ANNUAL CDs are just $10.00 plus postage!  This is a huge savings, and is a great way to catch up with techniques from previous issues. Each of the CDs has between 70 and 100 tutorials on them, in step-by-step, pictorial format. Information about each CD, with a list of what is on each and a link to order, is HERE:  http://www.techniquejunkies.com/cd-sale-612.html.

 If you arrived from Jackie's Blog, you have reached the final stop. If this is your first stop, I suggest you start at the Design Team Blog so you can see all of the artwork. Each of the designers in the hop are celebrating by showing you a few projects from one of the nine Annual CDs.

As the final stop on the hop, I am featuring CD9. I made three cards from tutorials on the CD, two from the June 2011 issue and one from CD 9's bonus techniques. Each CD has 10 bonus techniques on them that are only found on the CD.

The top card shows the Copic Airbrush Embossing technique. These stamps from Mark's Finest Papers were practically MADE for this technique!

The fishy card in the middle shows the Color Sandwich Technique. I changed it up just a little by switching the fish around so that the colors pop more. I couldn't resist the pearls on the eyes, either! The stamps on the fish card are from I Brake for Stamps.

Finally, the last card features the Negative Strips Technique, one of CD9's bonus tutorials. The Impression Obsession stamps used for this card -- both the front image and the two background stamps, were perfect for this technique.

I hope you have enjoyed this hop! I encourage you to consider the CDs, too, if you don't already have them.They are a great bargain for the price!

Beeswax Beehive from the new issue!

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 When I first saw this tutorial -- one of the 15 new tutorials from the just-mailed June 2012 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter -- I was skeptical.  Then I started playing -- and I am in love! If you already subscribe, you will notice on the Subscriber-Only Artwork pages that I was prolific in creating Beeswax Beehive Artwork. I could have created more, too, but I ran out of time. This is one that I will definitely do again.

The June issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter was mailed today, and the  issue is online right now for you to look at: http://www.patstamps.com/SOP_home.html. There are so many fun new techniques try, you won't know where to start!

Back to the card and technique -- I have had beeswax in my stash since June 2004 when I published the Textured Beeswax Tutorial (Now I am inspired to do that technique again . I know I can do it better, too, with 8 more years of stamping under my experience belt!). It felt good to drag out my melting pan and the beeswax. I haven't touched the melting pan in a while, either, and using it gave me an idea that I filmed for a later issue.

In any case, the stamps used here are from I Brake for Stamps. IB4S offers 10% off your order with the code TJ10, too!

Stay tuned -- tomorrow we have a Blog Hop celebrating the Annual CD Sale! Hope you enjoy this new issue.

Varnished Mahogany

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This stamp from I Brake for Stamps seems like it needs to be hanging in a gallery. That is why I thought the Varnished Mahogany technique from the February 2012 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter would be absolutely perfect for it! My only regret is that you can't see the subtle sheen of the wood in the background from my photo. It is ther, though -- and looks pretty darn much like she is hanging on the wall.

You can get 10% off off I Brake for Stamps orders by using the code TJ10. I just placed an order for some of the little flowers and I can't wait to get my hands on them!

Enjoy your day,

Mini Album Mania Blog Hop!

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Welcome to the last stop on the Mini Album Mania Blog Hop. If this is where you started, please take a moment to go to the Design Team Blog and start at the beginning. If you arrived here from Allie's blog, you have arrived at the final stop!

All of the participants in this hop created albums using tutorials from the Mini Album Mania CD. The CD contains 35 Mini Album tutorials in pdf format, created to print on 8-1/2"x 11" paper. The ideas are wonderfully creative and come in all shapes and sizes!  You can order your CD right here:
The album I am showing you today is the Gatefold Accordion Album. This neat album does not need any sort of binding tool -- you create your own! The pages fold into one another, creating a gorgeous flap-type effect. Here are some more views for you (click on any of these images to see them close up).

The front:
The album, top view:
 
More of the inside:

I hope you enjoyed the hop! Take a minute and leave a comment here; one random winner will receive her very own CD! Make sure to leave your email address so that I can contact you if you win.Thanks for joining us today!

Pat
Stamps: I Brake for Stamps, Stampin' Up!, Rubber Stamp Plantation

Try that Technique: Mulberry Magic

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It has been a few weeks since I have participated in the Thursday Try That Technique feature from the TJ Design Team Blog, so I am very happy to be playing along today. Today's technique is Mulberry Magic from the February 2011 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter.

My card uses stamps from  I Brake for Stamps (remember, there is a TJ discount on my blog sidebar). I just love the way this technique looks in person -- so beautiful and rich.

Play along with us! Post your art to the TJ egroup. You might just end up on the group's home page!

Father's Day...a little late

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I started a post a few weeks ago (um, maybe it was a month ago- yikes!) with this Father's Day card that I sent to my dad. Somehow it got lost in the shuffle! I hope it will inspire you for what looks like, rather than the sentiment itself.

The card uses the Non-Stick Color Technique from the June 2011 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. The cool fishing line stamp is from I Brake for Stamps (make sure to look on the sidebar to see the discount from IB4S when you order!!).

Happy Father's Day (better late than never, right?

Herringbone Kittens

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Yes, you read that right. Kittens. If you know me, you know that I am not a cat fan (Dogs Rule!). I was in a swap a couple of months ago and I had made this card to represent the letter K. If you look closely you can see that the brads letters spelling  "Kittens" on them.  

The card uses the Herringbone Technique from the December 2009 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. The stamps are from Rare Image Rubber Stamps and are available through I Brake for Stamps.  The brads with the letters have been in my stash for at least 6 - 7 years...I have no clue who made them!

The designer paper is from Basic Grey and all the solid Paper is from Paper Temptress. Enjoy your Saturday!

Scenic Stamping - Gingersnap Creations Challenge

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As you may know, the Technique Junkie Newsletter is the sponsor for the Gingersnap Creations Blog this month. Today's challenge was to make a card expressing Scenic Stamping. My interpretation of that is above. Of course, I had to morph my card -- I just thought it would look cool if I made it into a Aged Tile (April 2008 Technique Junkie Newsletter) card. Stamps: Cowboy: from the Embossing Arts line at  I Brake for Stamps, Sentiment,  Club Scrap.

Stop over the the Gingersnap Creations blog today to see what others have created!

Painted Pastel Embossed Flower

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 I recently acquired this gorgeous embossing folder from Stampin' Up! and it has quickly become one of my favorites. With this card I used the Pastel Painted Embossing Technique from the Technique Junkie Emboss or Die CD to color the embossed area. The stamp along the side is from I Brake for Stamps. The side view is here:


Have a great day!

Crystal Beaded Flourishes

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  This fun little card uses the Foam Stamping Technique from the April 2011 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter.  Stamps by I Brake for Stamps.  I don't know if you can see it, but the Boa around my party girl is enhanced with Flower Soft, and her jewels are stickles.

Distressed Colorblocking Giveaway

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Distressed Colorblocking, a technique from the new February 2011 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter, is one of the easiest to do! It looks great with silhouette stamps -- so today's giveaway is pretty timely.

Our giveaway today is this fabulous stamp sheet from I Brake For Stamps -- perfect for the Distressed Colorblocking technique (like on the card above), and many more:
I Brake for Stamps has a brand new release!  There are collage postage stamps and a carnation collage.  You can view all of the new releases here: http://ibrakeforstamps.com/lateststampreleases.aspx.  In addition, 75 images have been added to the website from the Embossing Arts line and the Time To Stamp line. To top that off, Save 15% off all in stock Sizzix Dies through February 10th.

To enter this giveaway for the Florals and Leaves stamp set, please leave your name and email address in the comments on this post on my blog (do not email me your submission). I suggest leaving your email address as follows: p huntoon at optonline dot net.  You do not need to be a subscriber to enter this giveaway. My random number generator will be selecting a winner on Monday, February 14th at 9:00 am.
Good luck!

Try that Techique- Aged Tiles

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It has been a really long time since I have participated in the Technique Junkie Newsletter Try that Technique challenge...but it is a new year and with the new year comes a new resolve! If you are not familiar with the Try that Technique Challenge, it was started by TJ Design Team member Beth Norman, and Diana Enns, another long-time subscriber. Each week they select a technique and challenge you to try it.

This week's challenge is the Aged Tiles Technique from the April 2008 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. This technique was an egroup favorite -- and I remember why! Any stamp will work, and it is easy. You should give it a try!

My card uses a giraffe from I Brake for Stamps layered over paper from Mark's Finest Papers. I found the grasses in my stash (um, that doesn't sound quite right to find grass in your stash, but as crafters, you know what I mean LOL), and I thought it added the right flair.

A couple of years ago I found "pastel pencils" in the clearance aisle at Michaels. They look like colored pencils, but they spread like pastels. I LOVE them and love to blend them with my fingers. That is how I colored the giraffe.

Take a moment to pop over to the TJ Design Team blog to see Beth's creation if you get a chance! She put a cool spin on it.

A new issue, a new giveaway!

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Well it certainly has been a long time since I posted! Several things -- both business and personal, have kept me busy, and I have neglected blog land.  To make up for it, I have a great giveaway to celebrate the new December 2010 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter.  The issue was mailed yesterday and the online-link to the issue is live NOW! If you are a subscriber, go HERE to take a peek.

In the meantime, the card above represents the Deconstructed Collage Technique from the December issue. Can you see the popped layers from the image? This stamp is one of the many collage-style stamps from  I Brake for Stamps that are perfect for this technique. When you go take a peek at them, make sure to use the discount code from the Subscriber's-only page when you check out!

Okay, now, one of the reasons I was not online much in the last few weeks is because I went to Prague and Vienna with my husband. I have been saving my miles and credits on my credit cards for 10 years -- and to celebrate my 50th birthday this year, we used ALL of them so that we could go to Europe FREE!!  Won't you celebrate with me?  I am giving away this European-looking set from I Brake for Stamps this week:

Isn't it gorgeous?

I (my random number generator) will be selecting a winner for this giveaway from the comments left on my BLOG on Monday December 6th. When commenting, make sure to leave me enough information so that I can find you.An email address is ideal! Good luck!

The winner of this giveaway is Seamom! Congratulations!

 



Clipped Corners and The PDC Challenge

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Today I am excited to announce that the Technique Junkie Newsletter is the sponsor on the Play Date Cafe Challenge Blog. If you are not familiar with PDCC, each week their designers are given a weekly color challenge. The designer create artwork based on the color inspiration, the artwork is posted,then readers are challenged to play along -- for a prize,

This week the colors are for the challenge are Chocolate Brown, Hot Pink, Orange,and Turquoise. A color challenge to be sure! This week, to add a little more spice to the challenge, I offered a tutorial from the newly-published October 2010 TJ issue: Clipped Corners. The tutorial is HERE for you to play with, too! 

If you want to play along this week with PDCC, the prize winner will receive three years of online-access to the Technique Junkie Newsltter: online access to the 2009, 2010 and 2011 issues - over 280 techniques! Go on over to the PDCC blog to see all the details.

Here is my card using the PDCC colors:


I hope you like this tutorial. The format this is in is the same format as the tutorials on the Technique Junkie CDs. If you haven't ordered your copy of CD8 -- 100 tutorials just like this one -- please email me for ordering information.

My card was created with the colors from the challenge, and of course it uses a multitude of techniques. The Southwestern Images (I Brake for Stamps) are done using the Pencil over Ink Technique from the February 2005 issue of the Newsletter. The orange brick background uses the Acrylic Emboss Technique from the August 2010 issue, and, of course, the piece uses The Clipped Corners Technique, above.  The verse is from Club Scrap.

I Brake for Stamps Giveaway!

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If you subscribe to the Technique Junkie Newsletter, you know just how easy the Worn Wallpaper Technique (from the August 2010 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter) is. The card above uses it with I Brake for Stamp Olden Days images from the Time to Stamp Line (the full sheet is HERE. It is an easy technique -- as long as you have the right background stamp.

So today, through the generosity of I Brake for Stamps, today we are giving away that background stamp -- along with EIGHT other backgrounds! This is the 8 x 10 sheet of stamps being given away today:

Go take a look at what I Brake for Stamps  has to offer. New stamp sheets were just added, too. There is an amazing variety of gorgeous stamps on the IB4S website. While shopping, Technique Junkies can use the code TJ10 for 10% off their orders, too.

I Brake for Stamps has been a loyal advertiser to the Newsletter since I started accepting advertisers in October 2008. In fact, IB4S has never missed advertising in any issue! I am so grateful for her support. Please show Della how much we TJers appreciate her!

To enter this giveaway, leave your comment on this post along with your email address so that I can contact you if you win. You may want to leave it in this format: p huntoon at optonline dot net. My handy number generator will select one lucky winner on Monday, August 16th at 9 am.Good Luck!

The winner of this giveaway is Ellen Crawley! Congratulations, Ellen!

Weekly Giveaway - Rare Image Rubber Stamps

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Spring has sprung, as they say, so it is fitting that today's giveaway reflect Spring's beauty. The beautiful garden-themed stamps for today's giveaway are from Rare Image Rubber Stamps, presented by I Brake for Stamps. Nancy Judd, former Technique Junkie Designer, designed these stamps, and now they are being offered by I Brake for Stamps! There are a whopping 25 images on this sheet of rubber. This sheet is a gardener's dream.

The card I made today to represent the stamps uses a Veined Marble Background from the August 2007 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter (hmmm, the 2007 issues wouldn't be going on sale for 1/2 price tomorrow on the Design Team Blog for the Try That Technique Challenge, would it? Hmmm...). In addition to coloring the image with Markers, I used Flower Soft to add dimension to my blooms. It is a simple card, I know, but sometimes adding just one more thing is just, well, too much! Simple it is. 

In addition to the Rare Image Rubber Stamps line, I Brake for Stamps also has plenty of other brand new images on the website. There are Spring Flowers and Collage images, too. You can see all of the new releases here: http://tinyurl.com/54p8s8  Shipping is a flat fee of $4.85 for all purchases for U.S. residents.

To win this stamp set and the card, simply leave a comment on this post and I will use my random number generator to select a winner. Make sure to leave enough information so that I can contact you -- Blogger does not send me your name, nor does it make it easy for me to find you! Try leaving your email address in this format:  p huntoon @ optonline dot com. I will be picking a winner on Monday, April 19th, so be sure to get your comment in before then. Good luck!

Congrats to Marva Plummer-Bruno, the winner of this giveaway!

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