BUTTERFLY BEAUTY IN MIXED MEDIA

Hey there, TJ peeps!!! 

I'm still playing with the fabulous new stamps from the March Release!  This one is called Butterfly Beauty and it truly is!  I've used a lot of product from the Technique Junkies Store on this card, all links are provided.  

I started layering wet Distress Oxide Inks on watercolor paper drying each layer before adding the next.  I splattered water around the panel to achieve more dimension.  

The butterfly was then stamped on the panel with a waterproof ink and painted it with a yellow Inktense Pencil. Using some green Distress Oxide Inks, I sponged Flowing Drops Stencil from A Colorful Life onto some areas in the background.  

Using the TJ Stamp "Faint Scratches" , with the same waterproof ink I used to stamp the butterfly, I stamped it around the background for another layer and more texture and dimension.  

The sentiment "One Must Live" was also stamped in the same waterproof ink.  

For final details, I painted Shimmering Bliss "Harvest Sunset" on the inside of the butterfly's wings....I just loved this look, and made little dots with my white gel pen.  

All the products I have listed and linked here can be purchased at a full 10% discount by using my personal code TJ10CHERI.  In fact, that discount code can be used on all stamps in the store and some supplies. 

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you found some creative inspiration while you were here.  

30 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS - DAY 30

Hello Junkies!!!!  

Can you believe it!  We have reached the end of our 30 Days of Christmas event. This is the last day and your final opportunity to grab any or all of the Technique Junkies Christmas Stamps for 20% off (they are already discounted...no code needed).  PLUS, if you add my personal discount code (TJ10CHERI) to your purchase, an additional 10% will come off your purchase of all TJ stamps in your cart.  That's a full 30% off TJ Christmas Stamps and 10% off all other stamps. 

Here's a super simple and easy card to make for the holidays... 

The one stamp I used for this card is "Vintage Botanical Holly".  You need to have a MISTI for this in order to stamp repeatedly in the same spot.  

Before stamping the holly image, I masked off the word "Holly" with a piece of scotch tape.  I then inked the rest of the image in a light blue dye ink, removed the scotch tape and stamped it onto my white card stock.  

I repeated this step until I was satisfied with the coverage I had of the holly.  I used a finger dauber to stamp a darker blue dye ink inside areas of the leaves.  

I completely cleaned the stamp and then using a red ink, I stamped the word. Again, using a finger dauber, I used a darker red to ink the word and moved the card on the MISTI, just a tiny bit and got a "shadow" effect.  

A warm gray Copic marker was used to create the shadow around the image.  I next outlined the holly branch with my white gel pen.  For a final touch, I sprayed the panel with Shimmering Bliss Spray Iridescent Topper (get the sprays for 10% off using my discount code).  I LOVE these sprays!!!! 

Once the panel was dry I die cut it, mounted onto a neutral card stock background then onto a card base.  For a final touch, I added red berries with a Viva Pearl Pen.  

I hope you found some inspiration here today and throughout the 30 Days of Christmas.  Don't forget to grab the Christmas stamps for 20% off and add an additional 10% off the Christmas stamps and other stamps and products from Technique Junkies Stamps using my personal discount code.  

FAITH HOPE AND LOVE

Hi there, Technique Junkies fans....

You still have a few days to grab the 15% discount for the November Release Stamps....adding my personal discount code, TJ10CHERI, for an additional 10% = 25% off this new release.  If you love these new stamps, don't miss this BIG discount offer.  

Here's a card showing how I used two of the new stamps from the November Release and it was super simple to create but it's absolutely gorgeous.  

The background was created by stamping "Delicate SnowFlakes"  on a white card stock panel with VersaMark embossing ink.  It was then heat embossed using white embossing powder creating a resist.  Then, Distress Oxide Inks were sponged over the white card stock panel and a soft cloth was used to remove the ink from the embossed areas. (the resist) 

The sentiment "Faith, Hope, Love"  was added to the card base panel by stamping it in VersaMark and heat embossing in gold embossing powder.  But, before I did that, I lightly sprayed Shimmering Bliss Spray "Iridescent" over the card base.  It's so subtle but it's absolutely gorgeous. The snowflake panel was "framed" using Nuvo Glitter Marker in gold.  The entire panel was adhered using mounting tape.  

 I love creating cards with Technique Junkies Stamps and I hope I've inspired you.  You only have 2 more days to get this full 25% discount, I hope you don't miss it.  

Thanks for stopping by and feel free to use my discount coupon for a full 10% off all your Technique Junkies Stamps purchases.  

30 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS DAY 2 AT TECHNIQUE JUNKIES STAMPS

It's DAY TWO of 30 Days of Christmas and all stamps from the Christmas catagory in the Technique Junkies Stamps store are discounted 20% from October 13th-November 13th.  

Add my discount code TJ10CHERI to your purchase and you'll receive an additional 10% off, not only the Christmas stamps (already discounted 20%), but all other stamps and some supplies you purchase, (including the Shimmering Bliss Sprays).

My card uses the fabulous new stamp Wreath Sled, from the October 2018 Release.  Using my MISTI stamp positioner, I stamped the image on a white card stock panel with Memento Espresso Truffle and then colored with Copic Markers.  I left the stamp in place on the MISTI and once colored, I placed it back in the stamp positioner and restamped it with VersaFine Clair ink, Fallen Leaves.  I then sprayed the entire panel with Shimmering Bliss Silver Topper.  Wow!  It's gorgeous! 

So, don't forget...purchase TJ Christmas Stamps at 20% off, then add my discount code to your purchase (in the discount coupon area at checkout), you'll receive an additional 10% off those stamps for a whopping 30% discount!   THIS IS A ONCE A YEAR OFFER you don't want to miss out on.  Happy shopping!!! 

OCTOBER 2018 TECHNIQUE JUNKIES STAMPS NEW RELEASE

Hello everyone!  

It's the first of a new month (October already!) and Technique Junkies Stamps has a new group of stamps to release for October and you are going to love them!  

What's more all these new stamps are being offered at 15% off from now until October 8.  If you love these stamps (and I know you will), grab them at this great savings before the deadline.  No coupon code required.  

All other stamps and supplies can be purchased for a 10% discount when you add TJ10CHERI in the coupon code area upon check out.  

If you've hopped here from the incredibly talented Jeanne Streiff's blog, you're in the right order for the hop.  If not, I know you'll want to start at the beginning and not miss one fabulous blog and creation using these new stamps.  

This card uses the adorable "Snowman Whimsy" and is framed using the wispy pine boughs from "Seasons Greetings Set of 6".   

The gorgeous new stamp "Pine Spray" was used on this card.  I also followed an older inking technique "Vintage Art" from the June/July 2011 Technique Junkies Newsletter.  The background was created by dragging brown dye inks over a light cream colored card stock panel.  I created a frame using an older Spellbinder label die set and sprayed the frame with Shimmering Bliss Spray "Chestnut Mare", which is a lovely warm brown spray.  The sentiment is from "Gifts of Christmas" Stamp set.  (FYI, you can pick this set up for 10% off by using my coupon code 10TJCHERI.)

For my final card I stamped this amazingly gorgeous "Poinsettia Frame"  in VersaMark embossing ink and heat embossed it with copper ep on a light pink card stock panel.  I then colored it with Copic Markers in the Red group.  The highlights on the petals were created with a white PrismaColor pencil.  The tiny dots in the center were created using a white gel pen.  The sentiment is "Merry Christmas 2".  A very light spray of Shimmering Bliss Spray Topper "Iridescent" was sprayed over the entire panel giving it a beautiful shimmer.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you found some inspiration while you were here.  To continue the hop in order, please go on over and check out another incredibly talented crafter on the team, Stephanie Severin.  

Here's my coupon code one more time if you'd like to take advantage of a 10% discount on all stamps (excluding the October stamps and clearance items), Shimmering Bliss Sprays and other supplies, in the Technique Junkies Stamps Store.   

MOTHER NATURE'S BOX OF CRAYONS

Hello Technique Junkies Stamps peeps!!!!  

I've got a super cool card for you today using the incredible background "Old Wall" from the September 2018 release and a stamp set from last year called "Autumn Set of 6" from last September's release .  

All these stamps and every stamp in the TJ store  (as well as any Shimmering Bliss sprays and Bundles) can be yours with a 10% discount on your entire stamp order.  Just use my discount code TJ10Cheri.  

I absolutely love the Shimmering Bliss sprays and I used them to create the blended colors on these leaves.  Oh my, my....these sprays blend like buttah...and the results are gorgeous!  I sprayed watercolor paper with a blend of Shimmering Bliss Sprays.  I let them dry and then stamped the leaves on those sprayed panels with Archival Potting Soil brown ink.  I fussy cut them and set them aside.  

The background was created on another watercolor paper panel.  I stamped the fabulous "Old Wall" stamp in "Watering Can" Archival Ink and then over stamped it with "Fired Brick" Distress Oxide Ink in various areas (not the entire surface of the stamp).  I used a aqua brush to blend the DOI over the panel to color the bricks.  

Copper colored embossing powder was used to added the sentiment to a vellumn die cut and placed on the "wall".  The same copper ep was used to frame the "Old Wall" image by adding VersaMark Ink and the ep to the edge of a brown card panel and heat embossing.  There's a lot of texture and dimension to this card.  

FYI....there's a new monthly Technique Junkies Challenge posted.....you could win some TJ Stamps if you join in....check it out.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you've been inspired to create.  

Don't forget....if you want to purchase any Technique Junkies Stamps...you can use my personal discount code for a full 10% off your purchase.  

TIME DOES NOT MATTER

Hello Technique Junkies Stamps peeps!  

Did you have a chance to take the hop for the new September Stamp Release on Saturday?  These new autumn/fall stamps are stunning and among them are a new line from Technique Junkies new illustrator Jan Tinklenburg of "Mitten State Stamps".  The card I'm showcasing today uses one of her new stamps Autumn Leaves.  

The new stamps are all still available for a 15% discount but only until September 8th.  So, if you like them and would love to add them to your autumn stamp collection, nab them now at this great discount.  

All other stamps in the Technique Junkies Stamps store can be purchased with a 10% discount by using my personal discount code at check out TJ10CHERI.  

I've discovered that a quick way to achieve an illumination for a background is to use a light colored card stock panel in the color family you're hoping to work with.  

In this case, I wanted to color these leaves with Copic Markers blending layers of colors, so I started with a light coral colored cs panel and stamped the image with Rhubarb Stalk color ink from Memento.  It worked out beautifully.  

As a final touch of elegance, I sprayed the panel with Shimmering Bliss Gold Topper which created spectacular results.  

The sentiment is from "Mae West Sentiments" and a fabulous set to have on hand.  I love the sentiments in this collection.  I stamped it in VersaMark on a dark brown scrap of cs and heat embossed it in gold ep.  

For a touch of added dimension and glitz I added little dots of gold shimmer from a Nuvo Glitter Marker in Gold around the finished panel.  I also used the gold glitter marker to outline the entire card panel for definition and mounted it on a dark brown card base.  

Thanks for stopping by and found some inspiration.  Don't forget the discounts for all the stamps:  15% off the new September 2018 Release stamps (deadline September 8th) and 10% off all other stamps as well as Shimmering Bliss Sprays, by using my discount at check out.  

SEPTEMBER 2018 TECHNIQUE JUNKIES STAMPS NEW RELEASE BLOG HOP

Hello Technique Junkies Stamps fans....here we are with a new month (where did the last one go?) and a new release hop for the September 2018 Technique Junkies Stamps.  This month we're excited to be showcasing some fabulous designs from Jan Tinklenberg.  

The stamps were showcasing are available at a 15% off discount, but only until September 8th.  So if you like what you see, grab them before September 8th.  No code necessary, discount will be applied in the cart. All other stamps you might like from the Technique Junkies Store  can be purchased with a 10% discount by using my code TJ10CHERI at check out.  

If you began this hop at the beginning, then you've already been to Jan's blog and that means you've also hopped here from, and seen, the fabulous creations of Lee Ann Barrett.  

I hope you'll enjoy seeing these cards which I made with these fabulous new stamps.

Using "Wolf by Moonlight"  and Shimmer Bliss Sprays (Festive Flamingo, Harvest Sunset, Wine Stain and Chestnut Mare) this card was created with a technique called "Pulled Glimmer Tutorial" which you can find in the June/July 2010 TJ Newsletter.   Really fun to do.  The sentiment I added is "One Must Live"

This gorgeous stamp is one of Jan's and is called "Autumn Leaves".  I love the versatility of this stamp.  I stamped it on a neutral colored card stock with a soft brown dye ink.  I then colored it with my ColorTone pencils.  The sentiment is from the "Autumn Set of 6" set.  

Here's another one of Jan's stamps.  This one is called "Autumn Blessings".  To create this card, I stamped the image on kraft colored cardstock in Archival brown ink.  I then sponged and blended Distress Oxide Inks over it.  The next thing I did was spray Shimmering Bliss Gold Topper over the entire panel. Using an aqua brush and water, I removed the color from the leaves in order to soften them.  I love how this came out.  

Now, hop on over to the blog of another incredibly creative and talented lady, Stephanie Severin.  She's got amazing creations to show you.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Don't forget the 15% discount on the new stamps - but only until September 8th.  

All other stamps and Shimmer Bliss Sprays, can be purchased for a full 10% discount using my code at check out.  

Enjoy the hop.