New Year = New Stamps!

Happy New Year, Stamping Friends! I have to say I will not miss 2020, and pray that 2021 will be a better year for everyone. To celebrate the new year, Technique Junkies has released their new collection of stamps. Wait til you see these! Fabulous comes to mind. I have some cards to share sampling some of the new stamps. If you would like to see the whole release, just click H E R E.

Here's a sneak-peek of the cards I'm sharing to today...hopefully you'll be enticed to read on!

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! 

For those of you Gotta-Have-It-All Folks, have we got a deal for you! You can get the whole shebang (Gotta Have It All Bundle) for $94.80! That's every single stamp in this release! Individually, they would be $126.30, so you save a cool $31.50, which is 25% off! And shipping is only $6.99! This is the collection:

The Design Team has some awesome ideas for you. If you have arrived from the Technique Junkies Blog, 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
RO DONNER  ⇐ You are here! 

HOLLY BROWN

LYNDA PLECKAN

PATTI GILLIAM

BETH NORMAN-ROBERTS

PAT HUNTOON

JUDY JACKSON

Let's go to the fun stuff!

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. Also, stamps listed in all caps are from the new release, otherwise they are previously released stamps.

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I loved the design of this stamp, but quite honestly, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do it justice. All I did was stamp it in black and add white highlights with a gel pen. AND I LOVE IT! Whadya think, peeps?

PARIS WINTER WATERCOLORS (S884)

So, as I said, I stamped the image with black ink onto a grey panel and added white gel pen highlights here and there. I matted it with white cardstock and, using a foam panel, attached it to a grey A2 card base. I added a small vinyl Happy Birthday sticker to the corner. It's elegant, simple, and would make an awesome dude card!

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This next one is for all you cat lovers! 

WHERE THE CAT IS (SD1050)
Paw Prints (S826)

I had this black and white patterned paper and it just yelled to be added to this whimsical card! I absolutely adore this lil puss! Just look at that sweet face! Since I wanted to keep the focus on the stamp, I kept my colors at a minimum. I used an older stamp (Paw Prints) which I stamped on the patterned background paper, and added some border lines. That was attached to the card base. The image was stamped on white cardstock and I added just a touch of grey and pink colored pencil to the kitty. I framed it in black and attached it to the card with foam tape. I added some red polkadot baubles and a shiny red bow for a pop of color.

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Now, not to leave my doggie-lovin' friends out, I've got one for you too!

DOGS, BOOKS & COFFEE (SD1058)
Coffee Quotes (S224)
All Shapes (SD846)
Coffee Beans Stencil (STL003)

This card just tickles me pink! Any time I have an excuse to use these adorable pooches, I'm happy. This new sentiment stamp was my perfect excuse! I used two different shades of Kraft cardstock. On the lighter shade, I used the Coffee Beans stencil and Frayed Burlap Distress Oxide Ink (now being carried by TJ as well!). I attached that to a card base created from the darker cardstock. On another piece of the lighter cardstock I stamped the sentiment in brown ink. Using my very beloved Kaisercraft Gel Pens, I added some colors chosen to coordinate with the books. That panel was matted with the darker cardstock and was then attached with foam tape. The books were simply a free graphic that I printed and cut out. I stamped the dogs from All Shapes and the coffee cup from Coffee Quotes, colored them, and cut them out. I cut a slit in the coffee cup so I could slip in the chihuahua. I glued on all the pieces to finish off the card. 

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Ok, now I have three cards for you featuring the newest addition to the Inside/Out series of stamps. I freaking LOVE the one! They are an absolute hoot. (The first one is my very favorite!)

INSIDE OUT: I LOVE SNOW (SS130)
SMALL SNOWFLAKES TRIO (SDX177)

I hope nobody is offended, but that is just too funny!!! I created a black card base and cut a whole the size of my "bubble" for the shaker. On the front I stamped with Versamark the snowflakes and the sentiment, which I then embossed with white powder. I added a little more "snow" using a white gel pen.

For the inside of the card, I used a white piece of cardstock and stamped the sentiment (I'm still laughing...) in black ink. I added a die cut house and filled the bubble with fake snow, and that was attached and framed on the white panel.

For this next card, I used the same two stamp sets, but selected a different sentiment set.

INSIDE OUT: I LOVE SNOW (SS130)
SMALL SNOWFLAKES TRIO (SDX177)

For this one, I used a die cut with falling "snow", stamped the snow flakes with Versamark and embossed with clear embossing powder. I blended some Distress Oxide Inks (Worn Lipstick, Wilted Violet) using a blending brush. I flicked some water droplets on the panel for a more distressed look. The sentiment was stamped in black ink on white cardstock and trimmed out with a die. That was attached with foam tape.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the snowflakes again using the Distress Oxide Ink and the sentiment in black ink. I trimmed down the panel and attached it to the card.

This last one is just too adorable for words. But I'll try anyhow (tee hee). While the snowman himself is from an older set, the sentiments and snowflakes are new.

INSIDE OUT: I LOVE SNOW (SS130)
SMALL SNOWFLAKES TRIO (SDX177)
Snowman (SD966)

Now if that sentiment doesn't tickle your funny bone, you may want to get that checked out. This fun card was easy peasy and just too darned cute! I made a white A2 card base and cut a couple of red panels to attach to both the front and the inside. On more white cardstock, I stamped the snowman in black ink and added some color. I stamped the sentiments (both inside and outside) with red ink, and added some light blue snowflakes on both panels. For the snowflakes on the front, I added a tiny diamond gem to the center for just a pop of bling.

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Well, that's it for my projects today. I have more to share with you throughout the month, so I hope you come back again. If you found some inspiration today, leave me comment! I love hearing what y'all have to say. The next blog linked up is Holly, who has some great projects to share with you!

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!). And don't forget that great deal on the Gotta Have It All Bundle (only $94.80)!

Til next time,

Keepin' it inky!