It's a Treasure Hunt!

December always brings a bounty of gifts and this season is no different. This week, the Technique Junkie Newsletter designers and writers have come together to give you a bounty of eye candy celebrating the December 2009 Technique Junkie Newsletter issue! If you started here, you may want to stop reading this post for a minute or two, and go to the Technique Junkie Blog, where the festivities start. As you follow along the path of the Treasure Hunt, you will collect clues...which will eventually take you back here.

When you have finished all the clues, simply leave a comment with the word "key" you have discovered -- and you will be entered for this month's hunt.

Hey, I bet you want to know what the treasure is this month!

Well, we start with this gorgeous paper pack from Club Scrap:

And then we have this HUGE 8-1/2 x 11" red rubber stamp sheet - packed with over 35 images and perfect for inchies -- from Innovative Stamp Creations:
Then we have this elegant alphabet set from Clear Artistic Stamps:
And finally, I have this gorgeous Set of 5 stamps from Art Neko:
I hope you love this eclectic collection as much as I do. If you do, and you have followed the clues, you will need this letter to complete your journey: S

Now simply leave a comment by Friday, December 4th at 9am EST. Make sure to leave the "key" to the hunt with your comment -- the letter clues you collected along the way. The winner will be selected on Friday morning. Make sure that you leave enough information so that I can contact you to let you know you won. Note that I have comment moderation on -- so you will not see your comment appear, either. Just a reminder that Blogger does NOT leave me your email address. A great way to do this is to leave your email address in a spelled-out way, such as "p huntoon at optonline dot net." I will use my handy random number generator to pick the winning entry. You do NOT need to be a TJ subscriber to win. Good Luck!

Congratulations to Deb Langdon, the winner of this Treasure Hunt!

It's a Treasure Hunt!!

Welcome to the 3rd Technique Junkie Newsletter Treasure Hunt. Today we are offering a wonderful prize package designed to give you some of the items needed for the October 2009 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter, which is being mailed today! I hope you enjoyed the eye candy from the new issue while you were "on the hunt."
Now, if you STARTED here, you will need to go back to the beginning of the Treasure Hunt, by starting at the Technique Junkie Design Team Blog: http://techniquejunkies.blogspot.com/ and picking up the clues along the way to leave your final clue here. I'll still be here when you get back! Today's package includes:

• A gorgeous large stamp from Innovative Stamp Creations - "Walk in the Woods" - great for the Burnished Backgrounds Technique;
• A Set of 3 stamps from Chapel Road Artstamps called "Large Artishapes 2, which would be great for the Rubber Thwamping Technique;
• A set of 8 stamps from Art Neko, great for the Crinkle Technique;
• A sheet of Wonderfilm and a jar of Glitter from PK Glitz, perfect for the PK Glitz Ornaments Technique;
• A jar of Silver Smooch, for the Smooch Direct Technique;
• A jar of Pearl Ex, for the Jeweled Acetate Technique;
• A package of white lightweight modeling clay, perfect for Petroglyphic Sculptures, and finally;
• A $10.00 Gift Certificate from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, so you can buy what you need for the other Techniques!

In the meantime, the card on the right is one from the October Newsletter using the Jeweled Acetate Technique. The adorable stamp used here is from Clear Artistic Stamps, and it was colored with Copi Markers, which are available at Croppinsville. See the sidebar of my blog (or on the TJ, Patstamps, or Subscriber-only homepages) to view the discounts from these and other sponsoring vendors.

You have followed the hunt... You have a word/phrase. Please note that Beth's letter should have been an O...All you need to do is to leave a comment on this post by 9 am EST Friday, October 2nd and you will be entered to win the prize package and card above. Make sure to leave enough information for me to tell who you are -- be aware that the comments on this hunt will NOT be visible -- I have the comment moderation feature on so that you can leave the word you hunted for privately. Good luck!

Congratulations, Tonya Davidson! You are the lucky winner of the giveaway!

The TJ Treasure Hunt - Final Stop!

Welcome! You have arrived at the last stop of the August Technique Junkie Newsletter Treasure Hunt. If this is your first stop, I suggest you take a minute or two to go to the Technique Junkie Design Team Blog and follow our path. You may just be the winner of our great prize package!

If you have followed the path all the way through, you will need this letter: X. It is the final clue to the 4 word "key" that opens the treasure chest!

As you may know, the cards on the blogs in the Treasure Hunt were all created with techniques from the TJ 7th Edition CD Bonus Techniques, and all of them feature our fabulous vendors. (You can pre-order YOUR copy of the CD today! Details are HERE). My card today is no exception! I created my card using the Starry Night Technique -- again, one of the bonus techniques from CD7. The adorable stamps used are from Clear Artistic Stamps (Remember, Technique Junkies receive 15% off! Check my sidebar for details).

Hey, want to know what you can win with this giveaway? First, this package, which includes stamps from See D's, Innovative Stamp Creations, Clear Artistic Stamps and Firecracker Designs by Pamela, PLUS a package of 4 Shimmerz paints: And these stamps from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps: PLUS a copy of the new CD (Note that if you pre-ordered it, you can have another copy OR I will refund the cost of the CD!).

Okay, this post is long enough -- let me tell you how to enter! First and foremost, leave me a comment below with the "key" to the treasure box (the 4 word phrase that you collected along the way). Note that your comment will NOT show up -- I have comment moderation on because of the "key." Make sure that you leave enough information so that I can contact you to let you know you won. Just a reminder that Blogger does NOT leave me your email address. A great way to do this is to leave your email address in a spelled-out way, such as "p huntoon at optonline dot net." I will use my handy random number generator to pick the winning entry. You do NOT need to be a TJ subscriber to win. Comments must be entered by 9am EST Friday September 4th. Good Luck!

Congratulations, Gail Beezley! Gail is the lucky winner of this fabulous prize package!

PS: Remember to mark your calendars for next month's Treasure Hunt on Monday, September 28th! Our treasure hunts are scheduled for the last Monday of every month. In September, we will be previewing the techniques from the October 2009 issue!

Weekly Giveaway - Clear Artistic Stamps!

Give me Liberty or Give me death!
I love the 4th of July -- it always fills me with pride to be part of this great nation. Not only that, but I am a sucker for fireworks and barbeque's! Burgers, Beer and Big Booms. Yes!

As we approach the American day of pride in our Independence, it is fitting that we give away stamps to commemorate the occasion! Today's giveaway sponsor is Clear Artistic Stamps.

I combined 3 of the stamps from the sheet of 12 that we are giving away with some Faux Iris Folding stars (June 2009 edition of the Technique Junkie Newsletter). I also used the Drywall Stitching Technique from the April issue of the Newsletter on the card. Here are the stamps for the giveaway:

Remember that there is a 15% discount offered to Technique Junkie Subscribers by Clear Artistic Stamps (just email your order to info@belindalandtroop.com and tell her that you are a TJ member) Also this week Clear Artistic Stamps is having a pre-4th of July Sale and the Holiday Celebration is included at a great price. Just $7.49 for 12 stamps, making them only 63 cents each! How’s that for a Hot Summer Deal? In addition, the Midsummer Mist Paper Collection has wonderful colors for the July 4th Celebration.

When you leave your comment to win this sheet, let me know which of the holidays on the sheet is YOUR favorite and why (I love reading your comments, can you tell?) if you are so inclined.

Whether or not you leave me a holiday message, you can win these stamps and the card by leaving a comment on this post by Sunday, June 28th by midnight EST. Make sure that you leave enough information so that I can contact you to let you know you won. Just a reminder that Blogger does NOT leave me your email address. A great way to do this is to leave your email address in a spelled-out way, such as "p huntoon at optonline dot net." I will use my handy random number generator to pick the winning entry. You do NOT need to be a TJ subscriber to win. Good Luck!

Congratulations to Mary Strauser, the winner of these stamps!

Weekly Giveaway -- Clear Artistic Stamps

This week I am proud to giveaway the stamps from Clear Artistic Stamps. These adorable stamps from Belinda Landtroop are wonderful for celebrating all the boys in our lives! The card above was made as follows:

1. Stamp the images in Black StazOn. Color using the Colored Pencils and Gamsol Technique (Gamsol Pearls, without the pearls: June 2006 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter). Edge this in black marker.
2. Layer over orange frame made using the Torn Frame Technique (December 2008 TJNL).
3. Layer the frame over the green background made using the Bingo Blast technique (April 2009 Technique Junkie Newsletter). Edge with black marker.
4. Create the word/tag using a punch and background from Bingo Blast -- layer over black and orange papers.
5. Mat on orange cardfront, then vanilla card base.
6. GIVE CARD AWAY!

Okay, so have you been to Belinda's site? During May anyone ordering will have their name put in a drawing for a grand prize of all 6 Capacious sets. The drawing will be on Monday June1. There will also be drawings on May 18 for 2 Shimmerz & 2 Blingz and on May 25 for Holiday Celebration set. Even if you win one of the these prizes your name will go back in for the
Grand Prize. And guess what? Technique Junkies receive 15% by emailing their order to clearartisticstamps@belindalandtroop.com!!

To enter the giveaway for the stamps above and the card, enter a comment on this post. Let me know what little boy in your life would be perfect for this card! I will accept entries until Tuesday, May 19th at 9am. Make sure to leave me your first initial and last name or some variation of your email address so that I may contact you. Good Luck!

Congratulations to Cindy Luckett, the winner of these stamps and the card!

Wonderful Wednesday Giveaway - Clear Artistic Stamps!

Today's Giveaway is for these wonderful stamps from Clear Artistic Stamps:

This mystical set of stamps is used as the focal point on the Background Smoosh Resist Card (technique from the February 2009 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter) above. (The background behind the front panel uses a large background stamp from Innovative Stamp Creations.) The winner of today's giveaway will receive the card and these high-quality clear stamps. After all, can't EVERYONE use some fairies hiding in our teacups? Magic is good for us all : )

On Special this week at Clear Artistic Stamps are "That's My Boy" and "Tiny Button Baby". Get them both for only $19.95! Check out the What’s New& Specials Page and see 2 beautiful, quick cards using the Sympathy Garden set from the Capacious Collection.

Because Clear Artistic stamps is a featured vendor, it is important to remember that TJ members can take an additional 15% off this package by emailing an order to
clearartisticstamps@belindalandtroop.com! Belinda will send an invoice to you through PayPal.

To be the lucky winner of this giveaway, enter a note in the comments section with your entry -- and tell me why we should believe in fairies : ) Enter by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, March 15th. No other entry methods will be included in the give away. If you email me to enter, your entry will NOT be considered a valid entry. When you leave the comment, make sure to put your NAME in the comment -- if you enter your comment as "Anonymous" - or you just enter with your first name, I cannot give you the prize! Blogger does NOT record your email address for me, so you will need to check back to find out if you have won or include your email address in your comment so that I can notify you. A good way to do this is like so: phuntoon at optonline dot net -- it will help protect your privacy! I will have a random number generator pick one number from the comments to select one winner. Each give-away is separate, so to be eligible for a specific item you must enter that day's contest on the post where it is listed. Enter today -- good luck!

The winner of this giveaway is Donna Thielker -- congrats!

Wonderful Wednesday Giveaway - Clear Artistic Stamps

Todya we are fortunate to have Clear Artistic Stamps as our sponsor. Since we are still in the TJ Holiday Blogstravaganza, it is fitting to offer these adorable Clear Christmas Stamps:

It just so happens that these stamps are on Special, too -- check out the specials on the Clear Artistic Stamp Website HERE.

Along with the stamps, you will receive the card shown above, which features the Clear Artistic Stamp image layered over a piece of Feathered Tye Dye, one of the December 2008 techniques from the current issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter.

Playing in the blogstravaganza today are (note that some of these ladies actually posted yesterday or Monday -- I have had some issues here and have not been able to update my blog):
Lisa Somerville at Splendiferous Creations
Nancy Judd at Inkblocks
Kimm Benninton-Thompson at Artful Sentiments by Kimm
Jane Bosi on Jane's Addictions
Connie Piotter on SoDak Stamping

To enter the giveaway:
One entry per person, per give away, please. To enter the give away for today, simply leave a comment on this blog entry telling me that you would like to enter by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, December 7th. No other entry methods will be included in the give away. If you email me to enter, your entry will NOT be considered a valid entry. When you leave the comment, make sure to put your NAME in the comment -- if you enter your comment as "Anonymous", I cannot give you the prize! Blogger does NOT record your email address for me, so you will need to check back to find out if you have won or include your email address in your comment so that I can notify you. A good way to do this is like so: phuntoon at optonline dot net -- it will help protect your privacy! I will have a random number generator pick one number from the comments to select one winner. Each give-away is separate, so to be eligible for a specific item you must enter that day's contest on the post where it is listed. Enter today -- good luck!

Congratulations to Roxi Green, the winner of these great stamps!

Another Clear Artistic Card: Snakeskin

I just liked the Clear Artistic Stamps from the giveaway so much yesterday that I had to make another card today. This time I used the Snakeskin Technique from the October 2008 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter and made a little flap front for an extra message. I adore the way this turned out. It's funny -- I always think that I "don't do cute". I guess I DO, don't I?

In any case, these stamps are on sale right now at Clear Artistic Stamps until Tuesday October 21, 2008 for only $8.95!

Remember that I am giving the stamps for this away CLICK HERE to place your entry.

Addendum to the Clear Artistic Stamp Giveaway (a discount)

I am so sorry -- I neglected to add the discount from Clear Artistic Stamps into the blog post for the giveaway! Here are the directions to receive a generous 15% off! E-mail your their order to clearartisticstamps@belindalandtroop.com Belinda will do a discount of 15% on the order. That does include sale items. Then she will send an invoice through PayPal.

Wonderful Wednesday Giveaway: Clear Artistic Stamps

Halloween scary? No way! This card was made with terrifically fun stamps from Clear Artistic Stamps, our Wonderful Wednesday Giveaway sponsor this week.

The main panel of this card was colored with pencils and gamsol. It is layered on a purple piece made using the Cuttlebug Highlights Technique from the October 2008 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. The ribbon was colored using Starburst Stains and dried (it is GORGEOUS in person!). I love how bold the colors are together in person -- the purples, the bright green on the Cuttlebug portion, and the shimmer to the ribbon are just perfect with the fun feeling of the stamp.

So here are today's stamps, called Autumn Treats from Clear Artistic Stamps:

Here are the directions to receive a generous 15% off!
E-mail your their order to clearartisticstamps@belindalandtroop.com
Belinda will do a discount of 15% on the order. That does include sale items. Then she will send an invoice through PayPal.

Clear Artistic Stamps has two new sets that were released yesterday! They are on special until Friday this week. You can check out all news and specials here: http://www.belindalandtroop.com/WhatsNew.html

Okay, so how do you enter this giveaway? ANYONE can enter this give away.One entry per person, per give away, please. To enter the give away for today, simply leave a comment on this blog entry telling me that you would like to enter by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, October 19th. No other entry methods will be included in the give away. If you email me to enter, your entry will NOT be considered a valid entry. When you leave the comment, make sure to put your NAME in the comment -- if you enter your comment as "Anonymous", I cannot give you the prize! Blogger does NOT record your email address for me, so you will need to check back to find out if you have won or include your email address in your comment so that I can notify you. A good way to do this is like so: phuntoon at optonline dot net -- it will help protect your privacy! I will have a random number generator pick one number from the comments to select one winner. Each give-away is separate, so to be eligible for a specific item you must enter that day's contest on the post where it is listed. Enter today -- good luck! I have blog give aways every Wednesday -- come play!

Congratulations to Michelle Sampson, the winner of this giveaway!