Sneak Peek- Emboss or Die CD

Amazing, Amazing! I LOVE all the techniques from Pat Huntoon's new CD "Emboss or Die" and all the creative possibilities it promises! The TJ design team has fabulous sneak peek ideas to share with you today... so I hope you will check them all out!! Hold the drool;)

My card here uses the floating window technique. It has a lacey delicate feel to it... just right for an inspirational card. I also envision the technique with a funky/chunky look that would be fun and hip! The Emboss or Die CD has those professional instructions and step by step photos that Pat is famous for... you wont be disappointed with the multitude of ideas!


To see all the sneak peek displays simply click on a thumbnail image and it will direct you to the correct blog.
Stamp credits- smARTworks
Colors- Wild Wasabi (Stampin UP), Paris Dusk (Memento)
Happy Hopping!!
Kimm

Newly Organized

Hello from a chilly Memphis!
I'm certain I am not the only crafter out there who has spent some time organizing in 2011. I needed to do a little re-organizing to reflect my stamping needs. My youngest daughter has been stamping frequently and I needed to include her in the re-organizing. Now, the stamping space feels fresh and inviting... for both my daughter and I.

The floral image here is by smARTworks and colored with Copics. I sponged baja breeze around the edge of my oval to soften the focal point before it was layered on black. This image is framed with Torn Frames technique in baja breeze cardstock and layered onto razzleberry. There is a ton of texture with embossed layer, torn paper edges and crochet lace!
Kimm

Stamp credits- smARTworks

Copic colors- BG11, BG72, BG75, Y23, Y26, RV32, RV34, RV69

Technique by Design for October

Welcome to the October Technique by Design blog hop!
I've loved the projects featured with this sketch!! If you just arrived you may want to start the blog hop from Technique Junkies blog so can see all the inspiration the design team as put together for you. Thanks to Beth for sharing her great art work!
My card using the technique by design sketch was inspired by crisp green apples... the tart apples that make the best warm apple pie. Layer 'A' is a section of Antiqued Glimmers and Layer 'B' is Faded Texture from the current TJ issue. Once the section of faded texture was dry I did highlight the lettering from the embossing folder with walnut stain distress ink. I really wanted some of the fun autumn words to show! Playing with techniques is so relaxing and I hope you are inspired.
Technique by Design challenge – every TJ member who puts a Design Challenge card on the TJ yahoo group or sends it to Pat Huntoon will be entered into a drawing for awesome prizes. Friends, remember to comment on Pat's blog and create a card of your own sharing the link to your project. While you are there let Pat know you are ready to order CD 8 too.
Your next stop is at Artful Observations to see some yummy autumn artwork by Cathy.
And Happy TJ Anniversary to Pat and all the technique junkies!!
Enjoy
Kimm BT

VC Rocks Blog Hop for July!

Hello Rockin' Friends!

Welcome to the third VC Rocks blog hop of the season! Our blog hops and make and takes have been a huge success this year... huge thanks to all the VC Rocks members who contribute their talent and inspiration!! If you have missed any of the wonderful stops on the hop... begin at the VC Rocks blog. If you arrived from Brenda Hugar's blog you've seen her awesome VC Hotel inspired project... isnt it too cute??

On to my share for today! I'm featuring the motorcycle stamp from the Summer mini (get this little guy while you can, it is so fun to play with) and the returning In Colors Tangerine Tango and Soft Suede. There is alot of shine on my card which you may not see in the photo.




My background is a modified version of Antiqued Glimmers from Technique Junkies Newsletter. First, I rubbed tangerine tango and soft suede ink onto a non-stick craft sheet. Next, I spritzed the ink with gold glow Smooch Spray and laid my white cardstock into the mixture. Repeat this process once and let dry. The dry background piece was embossed with a folder and the embossed areas highlighted by dragging a soft suede ink pad across the surface. Set this aside.
The main image was stamped with soft suede. I used a blender pen and tangerine tango ink to color in selected portions of the motorcycle. Tear around the image and sponge soft suede along the edges... repeat with greeting.
The hodgepodge hardware was distressed by using sandpaper made for metal. Sorry I dont know the brand because I snuck it out of my hubby's sandpaper stash. Swipe a little dark brown alcohol ink (Sharpie or Copic marker) and immediately wipe with a dry cloth to remove some of the ink. If you are angry or frustrated, hammer the edges a bit;)
Lastly, embellish with a bit of knotted crochet lace tied to the square hardware!

Next on the blog hop is my friend Patrice Herrara at My Little Patch of Dirt.



Have a rockin' day!

Kimm

June "Technique by Design" Challenge-Contest!!

Hello stamping friends!

I'm glad you stopped by to visit! We had a beautiful Holiday weekend spending time with family and friends. If you just arrived here you may want to start at the Technique Junkies Blog so you will not miss any of the great artwork featuring the 'Technique by Design' sketch! Be sure to follow all the blogs on the hop because the details for a contest will be given at the end. Yes, I said contest... with fabulous stampin prizes!!



Here are my samples using the Technique by Design sketch-



This card uses 2 versions of Double Duty Melted Wax (Technique Junkies Newsletter June '10)... one panel with stamping and one without. With this technique you can get a wide range of color options... from soft and pastel to wild and vivid... without wasting!

(stamp credit- Stampin' UP)

This card pairs Faux Metal and Glimmer Marbeling to make a perfect card for those Fathers. Simply change the greeting and you have a nice masculine birthday card.

(stamp credit- Two Nancy's Art Stamps, Stampin' UP)

Thank you for visiting and please hop on over to Evelyn's blog for some more fabulous artwork!

Kimm

VC Rocks Blog Hop for May!

Hello Rockin' Friends!
If you have arrived here from Kelly's blog ....welcome! If you have just arrived... our very first VC blog hop begins at VC Rocks !
I love rubber stamping techniques... I love my copic markers... and I love VC Rocks yahoo group for all the summer stamping fun! It is a group of ladies who love to stamp, scrap, swap, do challenges, play games and above all make friends!
The theme for our first blog hop is to use Stampin' UP! retiring colors or summer mini stamp sets. I choose to use Brilliant Blue, Taken with Teal, Handsome Hunter and Mellow Moss to create a birthday card. I hope you enjoy it!

Directions:
1. Prepare a 1/4 sheet of Faux Designer Paper (Technique Junkie Newsletter Dec. 08) by embossing the large flourish from Baroque Motifs with clear embossing powder then apply mellow moss direct to paper. With hot iron and scrap paper, remove the embossing powder leaving a resist behind. Stamp additional images from Extreme Elements with taken with teal and handsome hunter. Trim 1/4 edge off.
2. Stamp flower image from Fifth Avenue floral seven times in clear embossing powder. Use a sponge to apply mellow moss, taken with teal and brilliant blue ink to each flower. Cut out. Embellish each flower center with dazzling diamonds glitter.
3. Layer faux designer paper section onto taken with teal and then a brilliant blue A2 size base.
4. Adhere cut flowers to the faux designer paper section, leaving upper right corner open for a greeting of your choice. Add oval clip and tie grograin ribbon to edge of greeting.


Your next visit on the blog hop is with the multi-talented Stace- Stampin Stace. Thanks for stamping by!
Kimm BT

Quickie little post from VC Rocks

Friends I am enjoying the stamping fun over at VC Rocks (Virtual Celebration of everything Stampin' UP!). We enjoying some daily challenges and lots of chat... with swaps, classes, contests and more to come over the summer!!
This little card uses 3 of my favorite SU colors- tangerine, bermuda bay and soft suede. The tangerine layer was created with Painted Pigments technique that I developed for "Technique Junkies Newsletter". For the daily challenge I was only allowed to use one SU that I've used the most over the past year... I'm pretty sure that was French Filigree.
I hope you enjoy the results.
Kimm

Technique by Design Blog Hop

Hello Friends... and welcome to my stop on the Technique by Design Blog Hop!! I'm so thrilled Pat Huntoon started publishing the Technique by Design feature into the newsletter. I'm finding many fun and creative ideas for all the many fabulous techniques published over the years! I hope to inspire you along with all the other TJ designers.

For my card I incorporated technique pieces that had orange and yellow tones. I wanted warm and sunny to show off the main daffodil image.
Panel A is the Sanded Core'dinations- current issue.
Panels B and D are both Painted Pigments technique (Aug. 08 issue) however panel D I ran through the cuttlebug and highlighted the embossing with stickles glitter glue. I liked the touch of pink mixed with the orange and yellow inks:)
Panel C and E are Spritzed Copic Stone (Dec. 09 issue) using Y11, Y38 and YR15 copic sketch markers. My main image is colored with copics.

Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the challenge/contest! Pat will have awesome products from vendors that YOU could win!!

What you need to do:

1. Follow the sketch from the April/May 2010 Technique Junkies Newsletter...Technique by Design sketch is a great way to incorporate technique backgrounds into your cards. Coordinate by colors or mix and match different techniques on your card with a stunning effect! If you make extra backgrounds when trying out the techniques, you will love being able to use them for the sketch. Note: in order to qualify for the drawing, at least two different TJ techniques must be used on the card.

2. Post a link to Pat's Blog

3. The deadline to the challenge is MAY 15.

Your next stop on the Technique by Design blog hop is no other than the technique junkie queen herself... Pat Huntoon!

I love your comments... but to be eligible to enter the contest entries must be linked from Pat Huntoons blog!

Stamp credits: Stampin' UP!

Kimm

For Everything... Thanks!

Hello Friends!
It has been a long couple months since I've posted. Many of you may already know my son was critically ill and had major heart surgery in January. He is a young man so this came as quite a shock to my family. Praise be to God he is now recovering well! God is GOOD!!
I am trying to get back into the creative swing of things in my life. I hope you'll enjoy this thank you card I sent to my sister. She lovingly drove 2 hours each way to come and stay at the hospital while my son was there... it was such a blessing to have her there with me. The main image is by B Line stamps and colored with copic markers. The background technique is antiqued glimmers published in Technique Junkies Newsletter Dec. 09.
Kimm

99 Cent Mitten Card

"This cute little winter card was made with a 99 cent stamp!", she says softly to her husband who looks in amazment upon his wife's talent and exceptional use of 99 cents.

And some things stay between friends, right girls?

Kimm
Background techniques used: Cling and Scrunch (Technique Junkies issue June/July 07) and Opalite Smoosh TJ issue Feb/March 05)
Stamp credits: Imaginesce, Stampin' UP

Technique Junkies November Treasure Hunt

Welcome to the next step along the TJ Treasure Hunt! Friends and blog readers may be exhausted from all the Black Friday treasure hunts this past weekend but I hope you have found this treasure hunt to be fun and relaxing! If you just arrived here you will want to begin at the Technique Junkies Blog so that you can collect all the clues! At the end of the treasure hunt your CLUES will spell a word... leave Pat Huntoon a comment with the correct word for a chance to win a fabulous prize!

First up, I'd like to share this fairy card featuring 'Color Outside the Lines' technique from the Dec. 09 issue of Technique Junkies Newsletter. I'm finding this technique to be especially helpful when I have large detailed images and I do not want to color the whole thing but want to work with a portion of the image or when I have a smaller image that I want to appear larger yet still highlight the beauty of the image itself.

Next I'd like to share this winter scene by Stampin' UP using the same Color Outside the Lines technique. With this scene I stamped the image with Rich Cocoa by Memento (rather than the usual black) and used frosty blue tones (BG000 and BG01 copic markers) for coloring. A tiny touch of yellow in the church window becomes very inviting in this chilly winter scene.

Your treasue hunt clue is the letter N.

This technique is great to use with a variety of coloring mediums... give it a try!!

The next stop is at  Lisa Somerville's website! Good Luck everyone!

Kimm

Special Renewal Price on Technique Junkies!

Passing along a good deal from my favorite stamping and technique resource!!

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October Treasure Hunt

Ahoy Me Mates! Welcome to another stop on the Technique Junkies Treasure Hunt! If you have just arrived here ye must go back to The Technique Junkies Treasure Hunt! If you have just arrived here ye must go back to the Technique Junkies Blog if you want to collect the clues for the Treasure. Jane's artwork is always splendid..a treasure in itself... I hope you enjoyed it and collected your clue.

Now I would like to share a card with you that uses a technique jewel...so appropriate for a treasure hunt, eh? The butterflies on this card were created with the Jeweled Acetate technique. The thistle stamp being the butterflies is by I Brake For Stamps. I hope you will be inspired to try this technique for your own projects.

The thing that you seek on this blog is the letter "M". The next stop along the treasure hunt is at Manna's blog Out of the East. Be sure to collect all the clues and leave your comments at the end of the trail.

Happy Hunting!
Kimm

This and That

I have a few life things to share today... I don't always do that so hope you don't mind:) This is son #3 who started his freshman year of college today. As we home schooled K-12, it was also the first day I had to send him off to school. I don't know if I'll ever feel that I taught him 'enough' and of course I made mistakes along the way... but it is time to trust that I gave him a firm foundation that he will wisely build on.

My daughters and I have been having fun coloring in some rather cute images from The Greeting Farm. My youngest daughter (8yr) selected this mermaid.. and we all colored together with copics (many interesting conversations develop when we are having this sort of girl time). I showed the girls how to properly use copic markers and they are doing beautifully with them!

This is a tumbled tile that I altered. I worked on it as I was prepping for a club meeting at my LSS. I used Polished Pigments from Luminarte Inc. to create colored glazes that are durable. Love the rich vibrant colors of polished pigments! I have more bare tiles I'd like to work on this week. Some of them I'll sell at my Art and Craft supply sale this coming weekend. My daughter (12yr) needs surgery on both her eyes and I am putting much of my stamping and art supplies up for sale to help us meet the deductible. If you are local, email me for time and directions.

Lastly, although I couldn't participate this month, I hope you will join me at the Technique Junkie blog hop! Pat Huntoon has lots of goodies to give away so be sure to stop by!

Kimm

Artful Sentiments Copic Challenge 23

Hello Friends!
I'm happy to share another Copic Challenge with you this week. This week should push you to stretch those creative wings. We are once again working with complementary colors. Using complementary colors together tends to make each color 'pop' more... red makes green look greener, orange makes blue look bluer and violet make yellow more... yellowy:) Play with the color a bit and see what evolves!
Copic Challenge colors- V15, BV04, Y21
The design team was AWESOME with their interpretation and use of these colors! Stop by their blogs and leave them a comment:)

Kimm BT

(stamp credit- Stampin' UP!)

Kimm BT

This one sort of took on a life of its own and I ended up using much more G00 than I originally intended but still liked the finished piece.

(Stamp credit- Stampington and Company)

Cathy Edgar

Jane Bosi

Jane airbrushed her colors in... isnt that awesome?

Laurie Gatton

Sharon Briss

Ann Clack

Ann bravely blended her V15 into the Y21... very tricky, but she did it successfully!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Kimm

Artful Sentiments Copic Challenge 22

Welcome to Artful Sentiments Copic Challenge #22! We are going green this week with our color selections. I love all shades of green. It's one color whose different shades can be very calming and peaceful, yet can be bold and powerful! If you missed the tutorial on how to blend across color groups using different green colors, you'll find it here: Copic Tutorial

On to the challenge! Your challenge colors this week: YG03, YG17, G99
I hope you will especially love the design teams artwork. Click on the link below their artwork and leave them a comment:)

Sharon Briss

Jane Bosi

Laurie Gatton

Cathy Edgar

Ann Clack

Kimm BT

(Stamp credits- Hearts In Touch, The Paper Studio, Stampin' UP)

Technique- Inside Out Vellum

I hope you enjoy this weeks color challenge and the design teams interpretations. Share your artwork with us... we'd love to see it! Kimm

Artful Sentiments Copic Challenge #21

Welcome Friends! I'm glad you stopped by today for a wonderful copic challenge inspired by our own Laurie Gatton. These colors are so perfect for a mid summer card or project. They are warm, bright and blend beautifully together. Don't worry if you do not have the exact colors, select from the yellows and oranges you already own.
This weeks Color Selections: Y15, YR04, YR09

As always, the Design Team presents us with some awesome artwork in a variety of styles to inspire your creativity.

Laurie Gatton

Sharon Briss

Ann Clack

Jane Bosi

Cathy Edgar

Kimm BT

(Stamp credits- Sparkle and Sprinkle)

Enjoy playing along with this challenge and remember to post a link to your creations! Next week.... we will have another blog giveaway!!

Kimm

Technique Junkies Treasure Hunt

Welcome to your next stop along the Technique Junkies Treasure Hunt! If you have just arrived your first stop on the trail is at the Technique Junkies Blog where you pick up the first clue. I'm glad you came to visit! Aren't the sneak peaks from the next Technique Junkies newsletter great?? Do you have all your clues for the treasure hunt? Be sure to collect all the clues along the blog hop for a chance to win a great prize!!

My sneak peak technique is Copic Designer Paper

This is the before- tired, old and not my style anymore.

The blue printed paper was transformed into this bright floral happy card!
(stamp credits- Sweet and Sassy Stamps)
And the pale green paper was brought back to life in this chic birthday card!

(Stamp credits- Inkadinkado and STamp Oasis)
And Now for the next CLUE on the hunt:

T

Head on over to Chris Dickinsons blog for the next sneak peak and the next clue!

Happy Hunting!!

Please Know That I Care

Hello Friends
I want to share a couple cards with wonderful Stampin' UP images today. I really needed more 'thinking of you' type cards in my stash... so many people I know are struggling lately, not always financial but in other areas of life too. I have those days myself and its very comforting to know others care and pray for you.
This first card with the seashell by Stampin' UP was stamped with Memento, London Fog ink. I wanted the stamped image softer and used lighter copic markers to color- E000, E02, E51, R32, R20. I love being able to blend and layer colors with copics!! When the coloring was finished, I overstamped the words with chocolate chip ink so it would stand out against the shell. The background designer papers are by Stampin' UP. I added touches of stickles to put more life into the seashell.

This second card is for a military family... not sympathy, just a caring for you card. The background is Camouflage technique by Technique Junkies (TJ issue Oct. 08) and I added some drywall stitching (TJ issue Apr. 09) to the edges. For the main image, I colored with regular dye markers direct to stamp and accented the image with little dashes.

With both cards I used nestabilities to die cut the ovals. I needed to keep these cards as flat as possible for mailability.

I have a special blog candy sneak for those of you that follow my blog!! In the month of June, I'll be offering a couple FREE copic sketch markers. Winners will be randomly drawn from participants in my copic challenges... but there will be a twist so stay tuned for the details!!

Have a great day everyone!

Kimm

Fixing a Boo-Boo

Hello Friends
My house has been so full of wonderful life things happening! My son's graduation ceremony went beautifully. Here is a picture of my son and I... with my 'tween daughter. I am so proud of him!

All these family celebrations left me little art time... so after catching up on mandatory things around the house I took a break for some art time! My LSS started carrying Sarah Kay stamps... love them! I colored one of these little cuties for my copic challenge and just had to do another! I colored her with copics. Then I had a little oopsie. I dropped a brown inkpad on my finished image! Left inkpad lines right in the middle of the image where I couldn't cover it up. I didn't want to throw her away... so choose to over stamp the whole panel with a sanding block stamp. At least it worked with the Burnt Edges base layer!

Copics used: B91, B93, B95, E41, E44, E47, E31, E33, E000, E02, Y06, Y21, YR23, R24, R29, BG000, blender

Enjoy your day ladies!

Kimm