Saturday, March 25, 2023

Bad Example

Hello, 

I'm so lucky to have crafty friends.  I thought it would be fun to make some cards that highlight our love of stamping.  This stamp is perfect because we often joke that stamping is therapy.  We share (some funny...some serious) a lot of things while making cards.  I thought this was just a fun twist on a thinking of you card. What do you think?

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10% Craft Room
Ink- Memento Ink: Orange ink from Stampin Up
Paper: Neenah: Card Stock from Stampin up Other: Bearly Art Glue: Sticky Mat-



No copics today

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Peace and Comfort

Hello, 

Sadly,  I've had to make a lot of Sympathy cards lately.  This set from Technique Junkies is called Peace and Comfort.  It was perfect for these religious cards.   I had this cross from Simon Says Stamp. I love how this cross has an intricate piece and also a simple cross.  You create two cards at once.  This is really helpful when you need to make several cards. 

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10% Peace and Comfort Ink- Memento Ink: Paper: Neenah: Patterned Paper from Hobby Lobby Other: Bearly Art Glue: Sticky Mat-
Cross is from SSS


No copics today

Monday, March 20, 2023

Floating Cofee

 Hello,

I saw one of these cards on pinterest and I couldn't wait to try it. I love cards that have unique elements to them. This coffee cut appears to be floating on the card panel. It is really easy to make.
You can see the whole process here Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10% Coffee Background: Coffee to go: Emotional: Ink- Versamark: Memento Ink: Paper: Neenah: colored cardstock from Stampin Up Other: Bearly Art Glue: Sticky Mat-


You can see video here
No copics today

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Jet Fuel

Hello!

I love making interactive cards.   I'm always looking for new designs and variations.  I wanted to see if we could make stamp on the "arm" of the card.  It worked out really well.  The measurements are worked out perfectly so you don't end up with a bunch of scraps!   Watch here to get all the details and design tips

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon
Versamark: Amazon or Scrapbook
Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook

Paper:
Neenah: solar white card stock
Card stock from Stampin up

Other:

Glue:
Bearly Art Glue- Amazon or Taylored Expressions--best glue ever! especially for small places!
Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-




No copics today


Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Super Sized Impossible Card

Hello, Impossible cards were really popular years ago. I wanted to see if I could make a Super Sized Impossible Card. It would allow us to use our larger stamps on the same fun card format. It totally worked. In the video I will share lots of tips to make this card super easy.

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10% Coffee Girl: Now I Wait: Pretty Line Florals:

Ink:
Versamark: Amazon or Scrapbook
Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook
Copics  are listed below

Paper:
Neenah: solar white card stock
Card stock from Stampin up
Holographic paper from Amazon

Other:

Glue:
Bearly Art Glue- Amazon or Taylored Expressions--best glue ever! especially for small places!
Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-

You can see video here


You can see video here

Copics: click here for the best prices on copics

Copics used:

Lt. Skin: E000, E00, E11 E13, R20
Dk. skin: E31, E33, E34, RV34
Pink: R81, R83, R85
Dk Cup: E71, E74, E77
Lt. cup: E51, E53,
Dk. Hair: C10, C8, C6, E74
Lt. Hair: E21, E23, E25, E27



Saturday, March 4, 2023

Pot of Gold

Welcome, 

I'm having so much fun with St. Patrick's Day cards this year.    I used a old bookmark die I had in my stash to create this upside tag on my card.   I think it give the card a playful feel.  What do you think?  I used gel pens to color the rainbow.  It adds the perfect amount of shine/glitter to the card. 

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon
Green ink- Stampin up

Paper: Neenah: https://amzn.to/3E5SnAE
colored cardstock from stampin up

Other: Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue) https://amzn.to/3LXS2CW Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-https://amzn.to/3GoSkTr



No copics today

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Senility Prayer

  Hello! 

It is release day at Technique Junkies.  There are a lot of silly stamps in the release- YAY!   I'm showcasing one today.  It is called Senility Prayer.  It comes as one stamp, but I cut the woman away from the sentiment.  I stamped her several times at the bottom of the card.  I wanted the words to be the focal point of this project.    As an embellishment, I used a die.  It is from Taylored Expressions.  I used some holographic paper for the lenses.  I love the shiny look!  

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon
Versamark: Amazon or Scrapbook
Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook

Paper:
Neenah: solar white card stock
Card stock from Stampin up

Other:

Glue:
Bearly Art Glue- Amazon or Taylored Expressions--best glue ever! especially for small places!
Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-


No copics today

Check out all the cards made by other members of the design team:





Here is a whole November Release.  Do you have a favorite?








Monday, February 27, 2023

Tomato Soup?

 Welcome!

I have a silly card for you today.  It is nice to take a break from holiday cards and do something that will hopefully make you smile.   This sentiment is made by Riley and Co.  I thought it paired well with the old Tim Holtz blueprint drink set.   This set is challenging to use.  I got this set because it felt more masculine. All the images have the sketchy lines and line to them.  I'm not sure I love that.  I think I might try to mask them off next time.  What do you think?   Do you like them? hate them? neutral?   

Anyway, I hope this brings a smile to your face.  I think it is a fun encouragement card. 


Inks:
Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook
Copics  are listed below

Glue:
Bearly Art Glue- Amazon --best glue ever!!

Paper:
Neenah: solar white card stock
Card stock from Stampin up



Copics used:  If you are looking to shop, check here for best price

Red: R02, R05, R14, R24, R37
Grey: C3, C1
Ground: W3, W1, W0
Lime: YG11, YG13, YG17
Celery: YG01, YG03, YG06, 
Olive: YG67, YG63

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Don't Miss this Rainbow

 Hello, 

I'm so excited to share this today.  I love revisiting "old" Techniques.  It has been about 10 years since I did this... but hey it still works!   This is called Joseph's Coat and you can learn how to do it here 

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon (another option for the black ink)
Versamark: Amazon or Scrapbook
Paper:
Neenah: solar white card stock

Other:



No copics today


Thursday, February 23, 2023

Bits and Pieces

Hi!

Do you have bits and pieces all over your stamp table. I have tons. I have a bowl of sentiments, another of rejected die cuts from various projects, a tray of paper strips, and random other tidbits. This card kind of just came together. I had made the background earlier this month. I was going through my bowl of die cuts and found this cat. I thought it was the same style as the background. How perfect? I needed to pair them together. I even found a hello on my desk to add to the mix. I wish all card making was this easy!

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:
Cat sentiment-for inside

Ink:
Versamark: Amazon or Scrapbook

Paper: Neenah:
colored cardstock from stampin up

Other: Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue) https://amzn.to/3LXS2CW Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-https://amzn.to/3GoSkTr
Cat die- unknown
Clay Hearts: Amazon or Scrapbook




Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Let Me See you Shamrocks! Multiple colors on Background Stamp!

 Hello, 

Most of us have tons of background stamps.  I love them!  I'm always looking for new ways to use them.  Check out how I used ink cubes to get a multicolored background.  I hope you will give this a try.  It was so much fun to create!

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%: Shamrocks: Nothing but Happiness: Ink- Versamark: Amazon or Scrapbook Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook 3 Shades of Green ink- Garden Green (SU) and Hero Arts Lime and Forest Paper: Neenah: Amazon Colored Cardstock from Stampin' up Other: Gold Embossing Powder: Scrapbook or Amazon Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue) Amazon Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-Amazon

You can see the video here


You can see the video here


Saturday, February 18, 2023

Life is Better...

Hello, 

Life is better with a dog.  I can't imagine not having our puppies (picture below).  So when I saw this stamp, I couldn't wait to use it.  I used my tombow markers to color directly on the stamp, so I could get multiple colors.   I stamped on top of the artistic swipe stamp because I thought it looked like dog slobber.  What do you think?

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%: Better with a dog

Ink:

Paper: Neenah: https://amzn.to/3E5SnAE
colored cardstock from Stampin up

Other: Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue) https://amzn.to/3LXS2CW Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-https://amzn.to/3GoSkTr
dies- unsure, do you know?
embossing folder- cuddlebug retired




No copics today

This is a pictures from the summer of 2021.  One of my favorite pictures, they love the lake. Willett is passed now.



Thursday, February 16, 2023

Coffee Birthstone

Hi,

I'm not a coffee drinker, but I live with some serious coffee addicts. The expression on the cat's face is perfect for this silly little sentiment. I colored up the kitty with copic markers (you can find the color list at the bottom of post).

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%

Ink- Copics: Memento Ink: https://amzn.to/3vkAR86 or http://shrsl.com/3grmo

Brown ink- Altenew
White gel pen:  Scrapbook or Amazon

Paper: Neenah: Cardstock is from Stampin up Other: Bearly Art Glue:


Copics: click here for the best prices on copics

Coffee: E25
Grey: C7, C5, C3, C1
Pink: RV10
Blue: B06, B04, B02
Green: YG13, YG17
White gel pen:  Scrapbook or Amazon

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Heart to Heart

Happy Valentine's Day, 

I may have lost my mind a little, but I had fun doing it.   I got these wonderful dies from Taylored Expressions.  Ryan and I spent an evening die cutting a bunch of scrap paper.   I have no idea how many hearts we created that night... but it took me two evening to glue them all down to cards.   I think I made about 30 cards in all.  I still have a bag of rainbow hearts for another day.   To finish off the cards, I either stamped a sentiment or foiled a sentiment.  Every single card is different.  Some of them are Valentines, but most of them can be used at "thinking of you" cards.   

Do you ever mass produce cards?  I find it therapeutic.  There is something calming about it.  





 No copics today

Monday, February 13, 2023

Marshmallows and Cocoa

 Hello, 

I'm so excited! If you follow me, you know I love Tilda.  It has been chilly here in NY and the perfect time for Hot Chocolate!   I had some left over patterned paper from this project I did earlier this month.  I decided to use some of it to create these cards.    As I was coloring her up, I couldn't decide if she was wearing shoes or socks.  I've always colored her feet at shoes... but for some reason these seem like socks to me.   I realize that they could be either.. but I'm curious.  What do you think?  Shoes or Sock?

Stamps:
Tilda- Hot Cocoa

Inks:
Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook
Copics  are listed below

Glue:
Bearly Art Glue- Amazon --best glue ever!!

Paper:
Neenah: solar white card stock
Card stock from Stampin up



Copics used:  If you are looking to shop, check here for best price

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E13. R20
Red: R37, R35, R32
Pants: E55, E53, E51
Ground: W3, W1, W0
Cup: RV55, RV52, RV10
Whip Cream- C1
Marshmallow: E50
Hair and Shoes: E59, E57, E55, E53
Socks: C3, C1, C0

The inside of the card-

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Everything Valentine

Hello, 

Do you remember that feeling you got at school when you exchanged Valentine's with your classmates?  It was magical, right?  Ryan and I sat down yesterday and assembled all of Valentines.  He is so excited to share the with his friends.  It has inspired me to try to get a few more out in the mail to spread the cheer. 

This card was a lot of fun to make. I love the ombre background.  I stamped the background stamp in three different colors of ink.  I used red at the top, medium red in the middle and pink at the bottom.  I thought it added some interest.  I masked off the bottom so I could add a simple I love you.  


Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:


Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon
Three shades of red/pink ink

Paper: Neenah:
colored cardstock from stampin up



No copics today

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Dino-Mite Birthday

Hello, 
This Dino stamp is so unique.  It caught my attention right away.  I've seen nothing like it.  It is a huge stamp, so I had to "cut" off her tail.   I wanted to make some birthday cards, so I added some balloons and Happy Birthday sentiment.  It is a very simple design, but I wanted the Dino to shine! 

Stamps:
Balloons are from My Favorite Things.  They are retired. :(

Inks:
Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook
Stardust Pen: Amazon
Black Glaze Pen: Amazon
Wink of Stella: Amazon or Scrapbook

Glue:
Bearly Art Glue- Amazon --best glue ever!!

Paper:
Neenah: solar white card stock
Card stock from Stampin up

Copics used:  If you are looking to shop, check here for best price
Blue: B41, B45- recommend doing this part first
Purple: V01, V04, V05, V06, V09
Yellow: Y06, Y04
Pink: RV11, RV13, 
Lt. Blue: B02, B00
Green: YG17, YG13, YG11
The photos doesn't show this, but I used some Stardust pen to help make parts of this dino sparkle. 


Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Through Your Door

 Hello! 

I don't usually make a lot of St. Patrick's Day cards, but these stamps were just so amazing.  My favorite stamp in this release is the shamrock background.  I have another card I made with it. I'll share it later this month.  I played around and made a surprise flap card.  I love that it could hide a secret message.  Check out the video to see this card in action. 

I made a few versions of this card.  I'd love to know which is your favorite. 

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:


Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon
Versamark: Amazon or Scrabook
Green ink- Stampin up

Paper: Neenah: https://amzn.to/3E5SnAE
colored cardstock from stampin up

Other: Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue) https://amzn.to/3LXS2CW Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-https://amzn.to/3GoSkTr
Circle Dies : Amazon or Scrapbook

You can see how to make this card here







Watch video tutorial here

No copics today