More Snow Covered Pines

 I am STILL loving this stamp from Technique Junkies! I have made numerous cards with Snow Covered Pines and still I haven't grown tired of it! Here is another sample of what you can do with this stamp....using Perfect Pearls.

Even though this card looks rich, it was so simple to create. I simply stamped the image onto black cardstock with Versamark Ink. I brushed over a generous amount of Perfect Pearls and dabbed off the excess. I selected the sentiment from the Gnome for Christmas set, which I stamped onto a textured vellum paper. I cut that using a tag punch and added some sequins and gems, along with a pretty red bow. I added adhesive onto the vellum under the bow area so the glue wouldn't show. 

Between the Snow Covered Pines and Gnome for Christmas stamps, I have a great start on my holiday cards. I love both of these sets from the new release and I love when I can mix and match stamp sets.

If you are interested in picking up some goodies from Technique Junkies, be sure to use my special code at checkout and save 10% off your order! This code never expires, so keep it handy!

I hope you found a little inspiration from my card today. I'm heading back to the craft room to whip up some more fun Christmas Cards! Happy crafting!

Til next time,
Keepin' it inky!

Snarky Lil Christmas

Love it when I get Christmas cards knocked off my list. Mine are all different, so I love it when I have a great variety of stamps to work with. The October release has some awesome options. I used a couple of them to make today's snarky Christmas card.

BAH HUMBUG (SD1044)
INSIDE OUT: 12 COOKIES (SS125)

You will get so much use out of these sets...the inside out set has 10 stamps included:

Look at all those sentiments! Rather than doing one sentiment on the outside and one on the inside, I opted to use both on the outside and I will put a sweet greeting on the inside.

I used the character from Bah Humbug (I simply trimmed off the sentiment, but you could mask it if you don't like doing stamp surgery).

I love the look of kraft cardstock and thought it went along perfectly with this style of card. I stamped the critter on white cardstock and cut it out, attaching it with foam tape. The sentiments were stamped directly on the card base, and I added a hand-drawn border for a little more whimsy.

Don't forget....you only have until the 8th of this month to save that extra 15% off the new releases, so you may want to order quickly! PLUS...you can save an extra 10% off your WHOLE PURCHASE by entering my special code below:

And if you are one of those Gotta Have It All peeps (guilty!), you can get the whole release for a very significant savings! Normal value is $144.78, but it can be yours for only $108.59. That's a $36.19 savings!

The set even includes two brand new stencils! How fun!

Hope you are inspired to get busy on your holiday cards! Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of this release!

Til next time,
Keepin' it inky!

Celebrate Fall with Technique Junkies New Release

Welcome to Fall, everybody! What better way to celebrate our creativity than with a brand new release from Technique Junkies, including two brand new stencils! Here is a peek at the cards I've created using some of the new stamps.

There are a lot of great Christmas/Winter stamps...some fun, some funny, some elegant, some cute...something for everyone.

Release Notes:  All new releases are on sale until the 8th of the month. You will automatically receive 15% off those stamps. As an added bonus, receive an ADDITIONAL 10% OFF by adding the code "TJ10Ro" at checkout. That 10% code is good all month long on all products through Technique Junkies!  

Additionally, now you can have the whole kit-and-kaboodle in one easy purchase! Purchase the entire release for October, which includes 15 stamps and 2 stencils, for only $108.59 (regularly $144.78)....that's a 25% savings! This is the Gotta Have It All Bundle:

OCTOBER GOTTA HAVE IT ALL

If you have arrived from Judy Jackson, you are in the right place. If not, you may want to start at the beginning so you don't miss any good stuff! Here is the full line-up for your convenience:

TECHNIQUE JUNKIES
LYNDA PLECKAN

PATTI GILLIAM

CEAL PRITCHETT

BEVERLY SIZEMORE (GUEST DESIGNER)

SHIRLEY HOTOP (GUEST DESIGNER)

PAT HUNTOON

BETH NORMAN-ROBERTS

HOLLY BROWN

JUDY JACKSON

RO DONNER  ⇐ You are here!

OK! Let's get onto the cards! Click on any of the stamp names under the photos for a link to their location in the Technique Junkies store. Stamps listed in all caps are from the new release.

Basic supplies may include: Misti; CutAlign Tools; various inks pads including the new IZink Inks, Ink Blending Brushes; cardstock, vellum and adhesives; paper trimmer, scissors and/or Xacto knife; heat tool; embossing powder

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SANDY CHRISTMAS

OF COURSE I am going to start off with a Flamingo!!! (Hello!!!) This one just tickled me pink (tee hee). For those of you who want a beachy vibe to your Christmas cards, this stamp is definitely for you!

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SNOW COVERED PINES
OH CHRISTMAS TREE (Set of 4)
GNOME FOR CHRISTMAS (Set of 6)

These stamps, y'all! Wowza! I paired a beautiful snowy scene background (glitter and all) with one of the adorable gnomes, and a sentiment from the Oh Christmas Tree set. I love the whimsy of the gnome with the elegant background. 

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BAH HUMBUG

Is this kitty critter cute or what?! I love him. Those eyes! For those of you who want to express a more grinchy type of sentiment, you can't go wrong with this one! I layered up some pretty holly paper and added Mr. Humbug on a white panel matted with red. All of the stars are very twinkle-y!

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CANDY CANE
INSIDE OUT: 12 COOKES (Set of 10)

Just look at this fun background created with one stamp! I love the simplicity. I added one of the sentiments from Inside Out. Makes a very cute card!

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GNOME FOR CHRISTMAS (Set of 6)

Snow Swirls

Here's another adorable gnome from this new set. There are three of them, each one cuter than the other. I paired him with a sentiment from that set as well. The background is one of my favorites from last year. I added a "sprig" of red wire behind the sentiment to add a little shiny interest.

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That's it!  I'll be over on the Technique Junkies blog next Wednesday with another new card. Hope you join me!

And I hope you are enjoying seeing the DT projects for this new release and that you found some inspiration today.  Remember, all the new releases are on sale (15% off) only until the 8th, so shop early. And save an additional 10% by using the code below (that code is good any time all month long on all products!).

Til next time,

Keepin' it inky!