White or Red Christmas - Technique Junkies New Release Blog Hop

Hello Everyone!
Time for the Technique Junkies New October Release Blog Hop!!!   The new release collection contains lovely holiday stamps!  Some really fabulous stamps for all you Holiday cards--including a Thanksgiving set.  All the stamps will be on sale----15% off thru October, 10

****You should have arrived here from Lanette's Blog.  I am sure you enjoyed her projects!!
The hop begins on the Design Junkies blog , if you would like to start at the beginning.

My project is a tad bit humorous.  Well, actually, I think it is hilarious.  And, I know you have people on your card giving list that will think so too, right!??

Materials List

Stamp: Red or White Christmas from Technique Junkies

Ink: Rhubarb Stalk Memento dye

CS: Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Up; white

DP: Crisp Luxury DCWV

Silver Ribbon

Dimensional Adhesive

Make It:

• Make a card from Cherry Cobbler CS
• Add two rectangle of the Crisp Luxury DP
• Stamp Red or White Christmas on white CS with Rhubarb Stalk ink
• Layer stamped image with Cherry Cobbler CS
• Add to card with dimensional adhesive
• Tie ribbon in bow and glue to card

Well, isn't this such a funny stamp??!!  I know exactly who will get this card for Christmas.  LOL.  This card layout makes up fairly quickly and is great for multiples.  Don't forget to check out all the New Releases and take advantage of the discount!!

****Now, please head over to Kathy's blog for more scrumptious holiday projects!!
Have fun hopping and thanks for stopping by!!
Karen McAlpine

Technique Junkies July New Release Blog Hop

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to the second stop on the Technique Junkies July New Release Blog Hop.  You should be arriving from the Design Junkies blog. The Design Team is celebrating the July New Release with this fun blog hop.  I have used two of the new stamps.  Check them out and pick your favs!  The July New Releases will be on sale---15% off through July 8th,
Now, on to my Girly Road Trip card with a handmade background paper.

Materials List:

Stamps: Chick Car and Road Trip ( sentiment set of 6) both  from Technique Junkies

Ink:Black

CS: White and pink

Velum

Memento Fireworks Lilac Posies spray ink

Pink Ribbon

Cotton Twill Ribbon

Make It:

• Make a card base from pink CS
• Stamp Chick Car on Velum - let ink dry and cut to size
• Make the background - This background was one of those "oops" moments that turned out really nice -  I was spraying the cotton twill ribbon with the spray ink to color it.  The over spray got on a plastic bag.  I pressed the bag onto white cardstock and the effect was really dramatic.  So, I repeated until the sheet was covered.
• Cut a piece of the background slightly larger than the stamped image on the velum
• Glue velum to background paper
• Wrap ribbon around this piece
• Glue to pink CS

• Stamp the Road Trip sentiment on pink CS with black ink
• Add to card with dimensional adhesive
• Tie ribbon around twill ribbon and glue to card

So cool!!  What girlfriend would not love to receive this card in the mail??!!  I think it just really conjures up  fun memories. Now, it is time to head off into the sunset and check out the next step on the blog hop ---

Kathy Stacy!

She has fabulous projects for your enjoyment!!  Have fun on the hop and don't forget to take advantage of the 15% off sale!!  Hope you have a super day and so happy you stopped by!
Karen McAlpine

Technique Junkies June New Release Day Blog Hop

Hello Everyone!
You have arrived at Karen's Blog, the third stop on the Technique Junkies June New Release Day Blog Hop!!! The first stop is the TJ Design Team blog.  You may want to go back there and start from the beginning. Don't want you to miss any of the fabulous projects!!   You should have arrived here from Lanette's blog.

The Design Team will be showcasing the June New Releases!!  And, they are really awesome.  They are all beach and ocean themed!!  (Love it!!)

And extra bonus---The June new Releases are on sale at 15% off until 6/8/16.

For my project, I decided to alter a paper mache box.  I used the new release stamp called Bold Shells.  This was actually an easy project to make.  I had the box and shells in my stash.  I only had to stamp the large Bold Shells stamp 3 times to have enough to cover the top and sides of the box.

Materials List:

Stamps: Bold Shells from Technique Junkies

Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento

CS: White

Paper Mache Box 3 3/4" across the top

Copic Markers: pink, blue, peach, and tan

Ribbon

Gold Baker's Twine

Sea Shell Charm

Sea Shell

Make It: 

• Stamp Bold Shells on white CS with Rich Cocoa ink 3 times
• From the stamped CS, cut a circle the size of the box top ( I used the largest Spellbinder die in my circle set) and two long rectangles the height of the box ( I cut the rectangles the full length of the stamped image- the rectangles were 5.25" x 2")
• Color the shells with Copic Markers--Not all the shells have to be colored and don't worry about shading-just add a bit of color

• Glue the circle to the top of the box
• Glue the rectangles to the side over lapping the end.  I was short 1/2 " of going all the way around.  I cut a 1/2" x 2" strip of stamped CS and covered the place where the two ends did not meet.  This not noticeable at all.

• Glue a length of ribbon around the side edge of the box top
• Tie a bow in the ribbon
• Thread a sea shell charm onto gold Baker's Twine and tie around the bow's knot
• Glue bow to box

• Glue Sea Shell to top of box

So, quite easy to make and turned out so cute with that shell stamp (Awesome!!).  I think this would make a great gift box.  I could fill it with candy, trinkets, or even some stamps.  Check out all the New Releases and pick out your favs at 15% off !!  Wowhoo!!

Your next stop is Kathy's blog here.  Oh boy, you are going to love her project!!


So glad you stopped by today!  All month I will be posting Beach themed projects using the Technique Junkies June New Releases!!  So, stop back by for more summer/beachy/nautical fun!!  Hope you have a lovely day!!
Karen McAlpine

Technique Junkies March New Release Blog Hop

Hello Everyone,
Welcome to Dreaming and Creating.  You probably are arriving here from Judy Jackson's blog.  If not, you may like to start at the beginning of the hop on the Technique Junkies Design Junkies blog here.  Wasn't Judy's project super!!  I am so loving all the March New Releases.

All of the March New Releases will be on sale --15% off thru March 8th--- so be sure to check them out!!  They are super fab!!

For my design team project, I am using two of the March New Release stamps and one previously release stamp on a fun fold card.  This one is for all those owl lovers (of course I am one too).

Materials List:

Stamps: New Releases---Owls (SD664), Lock Us Up (SDX068); 

and ATC Same Question (SD563) all from Technique Junkies

Technique CD: Side Step Card from Fancy Folds and Motion CD

Ink: Chocolate Chip Stampin' Up

CS: Cream, Olive, Dark Brown

DP: brown K & Company

Pearls

Spellbinder's dies

Make It:

• Following the instructions on the Fancy Folds and Motion CD, make the side step card from olive CS
• Add The dark brown CS and DP
• Stamp the Owls, sentiment and Tree with Chocolate Chip ink on cream CS
• Die cut the Owls and tree and add a die cut layer of dark brown CS
• Add a layer of brown and green CS under the sentiment; add to the side of card

•  Attach the die cut pieces to larger rectangles with dimensional adhesive and set on the steps ( can be glued to the steps)

• Add small pearls

Don't you just love the Owls?? They are so whimsical.  And cute!  LOL
Thanks for stopping by!  Hope you enjoyed your visit.

AND NOW

Head over to Sally Lynn McDonald's blog to see her fab project!!!

See you later in the week for a decorated gift bag!  See you then.
Karen

Technique Junkies Blog Hop - January New Release Stamps

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to Dreaming and Creating - Karen's Blog and the  third stop in the Technique Junkies January New Release Blog Hop!! You  have arrived here from Judy's blog.  Wow, wasn't her project super!!

****If you are just popping in here, why not go back to the beginning of the hop on the Technique Junkies Design Team blog.

The Junkies DT is celebrating the new year with this fun blog hop showcasing all the fabulous January New Release stamps!  All the January New Release stamps will be 15% off now until Jan 8, 2016!! How cool is that??!!  Check out all the new release stamps here.

 I am so excited to be part of this great team and work with all the Technique Junkie Stamps and Technique Tutorials!!   For my first project with the team---I just joined the team this month----I have used two of the new releases and one older stamp.

Materials:

Stamps: New Releases---Marilyn, Better Things (sentiment);

Key Script background

Ink: Shell Pink and Mountain Rose Adirondack; Coffee Archival

CS: Peachy Pink, White, and Dark Brown

Pink Lace

Ribbon

Washi Tape

Pearls

Acrylic Stamping Block

Spray bottle with water

Make It:

• Make a card base with dark brown CS
• On the peachy pink CS stamp the Key Script stamp with Shell Pink ink twice
• Ink the dotted area of the Key Script stamp with Mountain Rose ink and stamp several times over the background
• Distress edges with Mountain Rose ink
• Add to card base

• To make the center piece --- Color the white CS using the Acrylic block Background Techniques Method #1 --found in the Stampin Companion CS with Shell Pink ink
• Stamp Marilyn with Coffee ink over the background and trim to size
• Add a layer of dark brown CS

• Glue the lace to card base in lower corner
• Add the stamped Marilyn piece with Dimensional adhesive
• Add the Washi Tape and ribbon to lower corner

•  Stamp Better Things Sentiment with Coffee ink in upper corner

• Add three pearls

• Inside is decorated the same as the front background 

Inside

Okay!  Great new releases, Yes??!!  Now on to your next stop on the hop:

Pam's blog  

Hope you are enjoying the hop and all the great inspiration pieces from the designers!!


Design Team Blog http://techniquejunkies.blogspot.com
Judy Jackson http://judysstampart.blogspot.com

Karen McAlpine http://dreamingncreating.blogspot.com  -- you are here

Pam DeChellis http://journeyawakensthesoul.blogspot.com

Marilyn Hughes http://DollsEtc.blogspot.com
Kathy Stacy http://craftynurse4u.wordpress.com

Jane Bosi http://janembosi.blogspot.com

Tonya Davidson http://stampintonya.blogspot.com

Beth Norman http://sunflowers-dragonflies.ca/blog

Pat Huntoon http://patstamps.blogspot.com

See you again soon!

Karen