Artistic Effects Blog Hop Celebration

Technique Junkies is celebrating with this blog hop to introduce the newest CD:

Artistic Effects

We are all so excited to give you a preview of some of the wonderful techniques on this CD!

 

This CD consists of 24 brand new techniques plus 16 techniques from the archives. There are 42 techniques in all, featuring the use of: Gelatos, Goosebumps, Irresistible Sprays, Distress Stains and Gesso. So many fun mediums sure to get your artistic juices flowing!

 

All 40 tutorials are pdf format with step by step instructions. They are ready to be printed to 8 1/2" by 11" paper. The CD is compatible for PCs and MACs.

 

You can order the Artistic Effects CD right from here for $14.95. Just click on the link below:

http://www.techniquejunkies.com/artistic-effects-cd.html

 

You should have arrived here from Judy's Blog. You don't want to miss her fantastic artwork!

 

Now to introduce you to 3 different techniques on the CD

 

 

 

The above card showcases the Gesso Frames technique. This was such a fun card to make. The stamp is from Great Impressions and was stamped over designer paper. That's all I can tell you or I would have to (well you know) LOL!

 

 

 

This card showcases the Acrylic Gesso technique I love a technique that has some mystery to it. You never quite know what the end result will be until you finish the technique. It builds and builds as you move forward. I was quite happy at the end and you will be too when you give this a try! The stamps I used are from Inkadinkado and Art Impressions

 

 

 

My last card showcases the Distressed Gesso Resist technique. Have you noticed that I used Gesso for all of my techniques? Just wondering! This technique is also one of those mystery techniques, LOL! I was so pleased with the end result! The stamp is from Stamps Happen. Cute isn't it? BTW, those are pinwheels not flowers, (could have fooled me.)

 

Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope I provided you with some creative inspiration. Your next stop is Ann's blog.

 

Just in case you lose your way, here is a list of all the designers blogs in the order you should follow them:

 

Judy Jackson's Blog

Jackie Kalchert's Blog (you are here)

Ann Clack's Blog

Tricia Obin's Blog

Beth Norman's Blog

Hetty Sander's Blog

Holly Brown's Blog

Shelly Schmidt's Blog

Pat Huntoon's Blog

 

Happy Blogging!

 

 

 

 

 



Catching Up

 

 

And BOY do I have a lot of catching up to do! It's been quite some time since my last blog post. I've been ill and just couldn't find the energy to post on my blog. So here's hoping that this is the beginning of a more consistent approach to my posting here. I am really going to try to make it a priority!

 

Here are some cards using techniques from Technique Junkies. I hope you enjoy them.

 

 

 

The above technique is Speckled Words. It's really fun and turns a simple card

 into something special by just adding all the dots! 

 

 

This card uses the Diagonal Image Technique. It takes a stamp to a new level. These are two very simple stamps from Studio G. Can you believe they were only $1 each? Keep that in mind when you have a stamp you like and have no idea what to do with it. This is the perfect technique for stamps like this!

 

 

This is the Faux Embroidered Image Technique as well as the one below:

 

         Please ignore the bluish tint above the card  it is a scanner

        issue and the flowers extend above the top of the card.

That's all for now. There are plenty more to come. Now I must prepare for a Blog Hop

happening on Tuesday morning at Technique Junkies.

Be there or be square!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Distress Ink Watercolor Technique

 

 

 

 

I love to color so this is an ideal TJ technique for me. It is so relaxing. I love that you can get so many shades of one color, it makes this technique so versatile. It is from the April/May 2013 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. Give it a go.

The B/G stamp is from PSX (one of my favorites) the very vogue woman is from Hero Arts.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Technique Junkie Fortune Cookie Technique

From the Shape It CD!

This is a really fun technique. Making the fortune cookies is so easy however I do have one helpful hint. Make the fortunes out of copy paper rather than card stock. It makes it much easier to bend the fortune cookies into shape. I used origami paper for the cookies.Also, make all different sizes, you won't be able to stop! All stamps used in this project are from Art Neko! I LOVE their Asian stamps!!!

You can pick up Chinese take out cartons just about anywhere. Don't hesitate to ask your local restaurant for a few.

Remember you can purchase the Shape it CD alone for $9.95 or buy it along with the Move it CD for only $17.95.

You can purchase them both here!

Thanks for stopping by,

Jackie K



Chocolate Bar Card

From the Technique Junkie Shape It CD!

What a fun card to make. Suitable for anyone I would say...who doesn't like chocolate? As you can see I had to take a bite out of it. Chocolate doesn't stand a chance with me, LOL!

This CD is so much fun and will provide you with hours of crafting delight. You can purchase both the Shape It CD AND the Move It CD for one low price of $17.95!

See you again real soon!

Jackie K

Move It Shape It Blog Hop Celebration

Technique Junkies is celebrating with this blog hop to introduce two new CD's:

Move It CD

Shape It CD

Hopefully, you arrived here from Holly's blog. You don't want to miss her incredible projects!

The following three photos are from a project on the Shape It CD.

The technique is called Coffee To Go Card

Aren't these cards sweet with the pull out messages?

This is only one of many projects on the Shape It CD.

You can find an index with a photo of each project here:

http://techniquejunkies.com/CD_indexes/Shape-It_Index.pdf

This last Photo is from the Move It CD.

The technique is called Upright Diamond Fold. This technique makes a most impressive card,

suitable for any occasion. Once again this is only one of the many projects

on the Move It CD!

You can find an index with a photo of each project here:

http://techniquejunkies.com/CD_indexes/Move-It_Index.pdf

You can purchase one ($9.95 each) or both ( $17.95) when ordered together.

You can order them directly from this link:

http://techniquejunkies.com/move-it-shape-it-cds.html

Your next stop is Jane's blog. You are in for a real treat!

Thank you so much for joining me in the celebration of these two new CD's! I hope you have been given some inspiration. Hurry on over to buy the CD's...you will be so glad you did!

Shimmer Glimmer Sparkle and Shine TJ Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the Technique Junkie Blog Hop. This hop is to celebrate the newest CD which is named "Shimmer Glimmer Sparkle and Shine"

If you haven't started at the beginning of the hop, then you have missed Judy's fabulous art work. Start at here so you don't miss anything

You can see a picture index of the CDs contents here. It is just a shame that you cannot see how everything pops with shimmer, glimmer sparkle OR shine. The photos just don't pick that up.

The technique I chose to highlight for this hop is the Pearl Painted Acetate technique. WOW! Does it sparkle, even through the acetate. It amazed me how fast this card came together and let me tell you, it wasn't easy to choose a technique!

 

Just a bit of important details you should know. Remember, you must leave a comment on each blog to be eligible to win the CD. One person will be randomly chosen to receive the new Shimmer Glimmer Sparkle and Shine CD.. Pat will announce the winner next week on her blog which you can find here.

You should have arrived at my blog from Jane's Blog, where you should have drooled over her artwork!

Your next stop is at Tricia's Blog . Wait until you see what she has in store for you!

Last but not least!!! If you want to order the CD now (and why wouldn't you?) Here is a direct link to purchase it.

 

Have fun traveling through all the blogs on the hop and thanks so much for stopping by!

Jackie K