Tribute to my mom...

My mother passed away a little more almost exactly 5 1/2 years ago and I miss her greatly. She warmed the world with her smile...  She was kind, and believed that you should never say anything bad about everyone. I miss her greatly, as do my five siblings and father; scores of cousins, aunts and uncles, along with her many friends. She brightened everyone's worlds.

So this card is for you, Mom. You helped me become the mother I am; I have often looked to your words for dealing with my own children. I miss you horribly.

Happy Mother's Day to everyone. And thank you to my children, who are so sweet and have worked so hard to make this a special day for me!

 

Announcing: The Stampbooking CD!

Happy National Scrapbooking Day! Today is the perfect day to roll out the newest CD from the Technique Junkie Newsletter:

Stampbooking: The Art of using Rubber Stamps in your Scrapbooks

The Stampbooking CD features a whopping 75 tutorials for using rubber stamps to create titles, borders, frames, albums, embellishments, and so much more.  The CD is a collaboration between  TJ Publisher/Owner Patricia Huntoon and TJ Design Team Member Jane Bosi, both seasoned Stampbookers.

The 75 pdf tutorials on this CD are in step-by-step pictorial format -- easily printable to 8-1/2" x 11" paper.
The CD works on both PCs and Macs with Adobe Reader.

Each tutorial includes at least two examples of layouts using the technique. With over 150 Stampbooked pages on the CD, it is worth it just for the inspirational artwork!

The CD Tutorials are divided into six categories:- Title Techniques (13)
- Frame and Mat Techniques (11)
- Border Techniques (12)
- Embellishment Techniques (18)
- Background Tutorials (15)

- Albums, Journaling and other ideas (6)

All of the techniques included on the CD are listed on my site here: http://www.techniquejunkies.com/stampbooking-cd.html

You can pre-order this CD right from here, or go to THIS PAGE to order from my site.Please note that all of the CDs will be mailed the first week of June.

Pre-order your CD HERE!

Location

United States $17.95 Canada $17.95 Overseas $19.95

 The example show above uses the Fancy Frames Technique from the CD. Stamps: Stampin' Up!, Penny Black, Printworks.

Blogger's Challenge - Nature

Today's Blogger's Challenge was easy -- NATURE. We simply had to create something -- open to our own interpretation -- that represents nature. My take is this card using the Pierced Vellum Technique from the April 2011 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter, along with the out of the box technique from the October 2004 issue of the Newsletter. The gorgeous paper and the cute stamps are all from Mark's Finest Papers  - and don't forget -- you can get 15% off anything at Mark's Finest Papers by using the code TJMAY15. Valid through 5-15-11.

Feel free to join in the challenge today - simply enter your artwork using the links below.

Thanks for stopping by --

Saddle up, partner!

The month of May brings big things...first, the Technique Junkie Newsletter is sponsoring the Gingersnap Creations Cowgirls and Cowboys Challenge this month. If you have not frequented the blog, go take a look -- we are sponsoring prizes all month there! One of the items we are giving away is the Emboss or Die CD. The card above uses the Faux Tooled Leather Technique from the CD. Other techniques used include the Out of the Box technique from October 2004 and the Torn Frames Technique from December 2008.  Stamps from Oxford Impressions.

The other Big Thing -- and this is a BIG THING -- is a new announcement I will be making on Saturday. Let's just say that making this announcement on National Scrapbooking Day is not a coincidence! You may have noticed that I have been a bit MIA for a while -- especially these past few months. You will know why on Saturday!

So Saddle up, partner! Take a look at the Gingersnap Creations blog (today features the work of some of the TJ designers!) and get ready for Saturday's big news.

Tye-Dyed Texture

I am sorry I have been MIA for a while. I am working on a big project (a new Cd) and it is consuming all of my time. I will be announcing it May 7th, so stay tuned! 

In the meantime, I thought I would post this little card for today. This card uses the Tye-Dyed Texture Technique from the Emboss or Die CD. I am sorry that the scan isn't great, but since I have already sent this to someone, it is the best I can do with it now.

Hope you're having a great week!

Blended Blotches Java

I needed to make a card representing the letter J -- and all I could think about was Java. It was actually the only word that I could think of using the letter J! While I was making it, I was thinking of Hetty Sanders the whole time -- she loves her coffee (we are kindred souls in that regard). So this morning, while sipping my own coffee, I thought I would share this card.

The background uses the Blended Blotches Technique from the April 2011 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. I layered that over a piece of Torn Paper Frames (December 2008 TJNL). That piece is layered on a piece of walnut colored paper that I LOVE. I made a wonderful discovery when I made this -- I used Paper Temptress Vintage Silver Lustre Paper and rubbed Distress Ink over it -- I have to tell you, this paper is exceptionally beautiful in real life. I will be coloring all my Lustre paper like that from now on!

Stamps: Club Scrap; Cardstock: Paper Temptress.

Crystal Beaded Flourishes

  This fun little card uses the Foam Stamping Technique from the April 2011 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter.  Stamps by I Brake for Stamps.  I don't know if you can see it, but the Boa around my party girl is enhanced with Flower Soft, and her jewels are stickles.