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Technique Blitz, TSSC and Blogger's Challenge!

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Today is a "three-fer". As in, three things in one. Well, in two, actually! Aw heck, let me explain. Here is how I get three from all this...

First, the sketch used here was the Technostamper Sketch Challenge 29 from Monday -- which I am just a few days late on...


Second, today's Blogger's Challenge (59) is called "the same, but different" -- were we challenged with using a sketch of our choice to make two different cards with two diverse colors and stamps. I used MJ's sketch!

Finally, We are in the midst of a "Technique Blitz", so both of today's cards use techniques from the August 2008 issue of the TJ Newsletter. The first card, top, uses the Stenciled Collage Technique (8-08 TJNL) done on a Faux Denim Background (12-07 TJ). The stamps used here are from Oxford Impressions. I used an open-lined stamp over the stenciled area, and just lightly colored it in with colored pencils. I have a friend who loves horses, you see...

The second card, on the left, uses the Bandanna Technique from the 8-08 TJNL. These stamps are from Innovative Stamp Creations. Just love this stamp with that technique!

Okay, 'nuff for today... Check out the other Blogger's Challenge players by clicking on the logo in my sidebar. Have fun browsing!

Technique Blitz: Layered Collage

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I specifically bought these stamps at a stamp convention in JUNE and I figured it was high time I used 'em! These pretty stamps are from Chapel Road Artstamps. I just love this style of stamp - I find them elegant, yet strangely soothing. Kind of like a good cup of tea, if you know what I mean.

In any case, today's card uses the Layered Collage Technique from the August '08 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. This is a collage technique that should appeal to both experienced and new stampers alike. Have you tried it yet?

Hope your day was fun and full of new stamping techniques -- oh wait! That was my day!

Wonderful Wednesday Giveaway -- Firecracker Designs by Pamela

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I have another sneak preview today for the Technique Blitz, using these wonderful giveaway stamps from today's giveaway sponsor, Firecracker Designs by Pamela.


The sample card shown on the right uses a variety of techniques (what is the point of publishing over 400 of them if I don't use them, right?). First, and foremost, the "Dig It" tag uses the Glimmer Mist Technique from the soon-to-be-released CD 6th Edition (click for details -- pre-orders started this week). Sally, our garden girl, was colored using the Gamsol Pearls Technique from the June 2006 TJ Newsletter; she is standing in front of a fence that was colored using the Pencil-over-Ink Technique from the March 2005 issue. I layered all that on the green Simple Green Spritz background (April 2008 NL). THAT is layered on top of a Painted Pigments background from the current August 2008 Newsletter.



Enough techniques for ya'? I think I counted 5. Whew.




The set I took all these wonderful stamps from is our giveaway set (on the left). These fun stamps from Firecracker Designs by Pamela gave me a ton of options! I even made those two little Glimmer Mist Tags in front of the card -- those will be given to the giveaway winner, too.




Of course, Pamela has alot going on, too!




  • FIVE new sets for August!! Daisies, Karaoke/Singing Star, 2 Silhouette Sets: Bridge of Thoughts, and Flowers, and a 8.5x5.5 set called Teen Chat!!To see them all click here.To see some wonderful new art with these sets, click here!
  • For a limited time, when you buy Bridge of Thoughts, you will get a special offer to buy Silhouette Flowers at 30% off, at check out!!
  • New Acrylic BLOCK SIZE! 2x2 inches! SO easy to hold, perfect for small hands, and small stamps! Click here
  • CD cases are back in stock!! Click here!
  • Design team search continues!!! Click here for info
  • Of course, TJer's always have a discount coupon!! Just type in ILOVETJS in the coupon box, and save 10%!!
Make sure to stop by Pamela's website or her gallery and blog to thank her for generous support with the giveaway!



Want to know how to win this set, the Glimmer Mist Chips and the card?
ANYONE can enter this give away.One entry per person, per give away, please. To enter the give away for today, simply leave a comment on this blog entry telling me that you would like to enter by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, August 10th. 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! I have blog give aways every Wednesday -- come play!

Congratulations to Lori Stilger, the winner of this giveaway!!!

Technique Blitz: Shimmering Resist

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Sometimes a technique comes along that really "catches my fancy." This is one of those: Shimmering Resist from the August 2008 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. I LOVE the subtlety of the resist combined with the soft shimmer. My favorite part of this technique is that it gets better as it dries! The resist portion really pops out...and the shimmer stays put.

Unfortunately, it is hard to catch the shimmer in a scan or picture, so if you are Technique Junkie, you will just have to try it yourself. I tried to catch a glimpse of the shimmer, below, so you will have to trust me!

All stamps from Innovative Stamp Creations.

Technique Blitz: Fabulous Bandanna!

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Today's art for the Technique Blitz features the Bandanna Technique from the August 2008 issue of the TJ Newsletter. I think this technique is so much fun -- it really allows you to break free and just doodle!

I love the color intensity of the backgrounds, too. Hope you like this one!

Stamps: Innovative Stamp Creations



Technique Blitz: Twisted Tapestry Double...part2

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Remember the Twisted Tapestry card from the CD6 Bonus Techniques? I promised you the other card --the other half -- from the technique. You have to love a technique that makes such different cards. My kids would call it a "two-fer".

Which do you like better? The positive or the negative?

Stamps: Stampin' Up!

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