From the Artistic Effects CD

Hello everyone, I am back with two lovely techniques from the Technique Junkie Artistic Effects CD. There are 40 techniques on the CD using Gelatos, Goosebumps, Gesso, Distress Stains, and Resist  Sprays.you can purchase the CD here.

My first card uses the Gesso Frames Tutorial

This is a very simple technique with lovely results. It comes together in a flash and can be used as a last minute card for any occasion.

The stamp is Palm Frond from TJ #SD292

 

My second card uses the Gelatos Rub technique also from the Artistic Effects CD.

 

 I must say that I had a lot of fun with this technique. I like getting a bit messy I think. This card uses a panel stamp from TJ which I am unable to give you the details about.  (for some strange reason I get an error message when trying to open page 3) Go to Panel stamps and you will find it there.

The sentiment stamp that is peeking through the sheer ribbon is from TJ #SS2a Simple Sentiments Set2, Style a.

You can find all of the TJ stamps here

That's all for now. Until I am back again....don't forget to get your fingers inky!

Design Junkies: One Card, One Stamp and Four Bodacious Backgrounds...

Design Junkies: One Card, One Stamp and Four Bodacious Backgrounds...: Hi Everyone, Jackie K here with a really fun card. I won't beat around the bush or make you guess, LOL! Here is the card:

All stamps are Technique Junkies. To get more details on the stamps and techniques used go here.
Remember until next time get your fingers INKY!

It's That Time Again

Both of these cards use the Paper Panel Spotlight technique from the Designer Paper Perfection CD.

which can be purchased

Here

It is a good CD to help you use some of that designer paper you have been hoarding (if you are anything like me that is)

 

 

 

 

All stamps are from technique Junkies which can also be purchased at the above link.

Two simple fast cards appropriate for any occasion.

The Text on the second card was computer generated.

Thanks for stopping by. See you again real soon!

Jackie

 



It's All About Stencils!

It's All About Stencils!

Jackie K here once again, I have made 2 cards and both techniques are from the Sensational Stencils CD. These are only 2 of the 40 techniques on the CD. It was difficult to choose the two I would do for this post. It's a wonderfully creative CD, and if you enjoy working with stencils you should seriously consider getting it.

You can purchase it here and if you are a Technique Junkie you can get 10% off by using the code TJ10


Let's get to my cards. LOL!

 This card uses the Background Stenciling Technique. This is a fun, fast, easy and effective technique suitable for any occasion.

This card uses the Pastel Stick Stencil Technique. Your possibilities are endless with this technique, limited only by your imagination!
There is no blue in my card. My computer is acting up and I'm lucky I have gotten this posted at all.
All stamps are Technique Junkie stamps.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Until next time stay creative!
Jackie K

One of my favorite techniques!

 

 This background technique comes out different every time. I enjoy the unexpected outcome because although different, I have yet to be disappointed in the results!

This card is a perfect example of unexpected, to my eye it looks rather mysterious. You may notice that only on a rare occasion due I really embellish or pretty my card . It's perfectly logical to me because I prefer to highlight the technique as much as possible. Look at the card and see if it seems rather mysterious to you.

 

 

Try to ignore the black surrounding the card. It is only used as contrast because a white card fades into the background of the blog post.

So are you saying "enough already, tell me the technique?"

Well here it is :

 

BLEACH BLOCKING

from the Dec/2014 Technique Junkie newsletter.

 

Stamps used: #SD292 Palm Frond

#SS2a Simple Sentiments

 

Technique Junkies Sensational Stencils Blog Hop

 

 

The Technique Junkie Newsletter Design Team is back with another fantastic Blog Hop for you. Introducing the newest CD:

Sensational Stencils!

 

This newest CD from Technique Junkies has 40 tutorials!! The tutorials are all so much fun I couldn't stop creating so I have many examples for you.

You can get to the CD page from here where you can order it and click on the link at the bottom to see a pictorial of the techniques! 

 

 

You should have arrived here from Jane's Blog and I am certain you have enjoyed her fabulous cards. The first two cards I am showcasing use the Layered Stencil technique.

 

 

Same technique, two completely different cards! The possibilities are endless! I could have done pages of this technique as it is fun and really highlights the stamps you use. All stamps on both cards are from Technique Junkies !!!

 

 

 

This card was made using the Masked Stencil Technique and once again all the stamps are from Technique Junkies stamp line. This card seems so joyful to me and the stenciled strip on the side adds just the right touch. I like this technique as it leaves you space for a message, design or anything else you may want to add to compliment your stenciled strip.

 

 

 

Lastly, this card uses the Distressed Removal technique. Let me tell you, this technique is so much fun! For the lighter daisies, I just left the water on a lot longer and rewet it a few times. I really love this card and once more all Technique Junkie stamps were used!

 

I hope you have enjoyed my card samples from the new Sensational Stencils CD. They were so much fun to create.

Your next stop is Shelly's Blog You don't want to miss her creations.

 

In case you lose your way while OOOHing and AAAHing over everyone's examples here is the complete list of design team participants in the order you should be looking at them:

 

Judy Jackson

Tricia O'Bin

Ann Clack

Beth Norman

Hetty Sanders

Holly Brown

Jane Bosi

Jackie Kalchert (you are here)

Shelly Schmidt

Pat Huntoon

 

Have a great day and thank you for your visit and support of Technique Junkies!

Jackie K

 

 

 

 

 

 



Catching Up Part Two

Well it's been longer than I had hoped for this second installment of Catching Up to be published.
It has been a long very hot summer here in the Arizona desert, and it causes severe fatigue because of my MS. Enough of that. Let's get to the cards!!

 



 

       

                                            

                                                                 

                                                                             

 

 

 

 All three cards above use the TJ technique Corrugated Cut Window. It is from the August/September 2014 newsletter.

 

 

This card uses the TJ technique Diagonal Images. It is from the February/March 2014 newsletter.

 

 

The above two card use the Waxy Window technique from the August/September 2014 TJ newsletter.

These two cards use the Copic Color on Color technique from the August/September 2014 TJ newsletter.

 

                           

This is the Faux Embroidered Flower technique from the June 2013 TJ newsletter. 

 

This card uses the Triple Embossing technique from the June 2013 TJ newsletter.

 

I think I must quit for now. I apologize for the abbreviated version of this Catch Up but I felt it more important to show you the cards than give all the verbiage.

Stay Stamping!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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

Joint Blog Hop

Welcome to the Joint Blog Hop!

Three Fabulous Companies have come together to bring you this Hop.

Technique Junkie Newsletter, eclectic Paperie and Sweet "n Sassy Stamps. All the participants will be making a project from the TJ CD Great Gifts. For my project I have chosed the

Pencil Bouquet Box.



I hope that you can see all the detail in all of the photos. As it is a box, I wanted to show you all sides. Also, as you can see, I used Bic pens in place of pencils. There are so many wonderful techniques on the Great Gifts CD, it was dificult to decide on one to showcase for this blog hop.

The products I used for this technique are as follows:
From Sweet "n Sassy Stamps I used the Together Silhouettes clear stamp set. It's a charmer isn't it?
From eclectic Paperie I used; Lily Bee- Persnickty paper line, Canvas tags, butcher's twine, buttons and woven flower from Maya Road.

Remember to leave a comment at each blog to be eligible to win the prizes that are listed below. There are direct links for the companies' blogs and the next stop after mine too!  When you get  to the company blogs they will have direct links to their DT members. Good luck and have fun!

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps:
Monika Davis
Ceal Pritchett
Giovana Smith
Cathy McCauley
Jennie Harper
 
Technique Junkies Newsletter:
Holly Brown
Judy Jackson
Ann Clark
Jane Bosi
Jackie Kalchert  You Are Here
Pat Huntoon Your Next Stop  

Eclectic Paperie:
Sherry Cheever
Mary-Ann Maldanado
Micki Harper
Broni Holcombe
Julie Masse

• Each of the above companies will be giving away a prize randomly drawn from their designers' blog comments as follows:

             1.  EP: 25% discount on a future order
             2.  SNSS: $15 store credit
             3.  TJN: Great Gifts CD or any TJN CD of winner's choice

• The winners will be posted on each company's blog by Sunday, December 9th.
• To be included in the prize drawings, please comment by midnight Friday, December 7th.

I hope you enjoyed my project!

Jackie K  proud member of the TJ design Team!

Technique Junkie Birthday Month Blog Hop

 

 

 

Hello once again and welcome to my contribution to the TJ Birthday Month Celebration Blog Hop. Every day is a celebration when you have so many techniques at your disposal. There is never a dull or boring moment creativly speaking.

The technique I chose is from the Emboss or Die CD. Believe me...it was not easy to choose just one. This CD like all of the others is chock full of wonderful techniques and I think I will be "stuck" on this CD for at least another week.

This particular technique is called Masked Spellbinders and I just LOVE it! The stamps I used are from Stampington and Company.

Well enough about me, LOL! Just in case you didn't start at the beginning; you should have started here With Judy's fabulous creation at the Design Junkie Blog. You are really in for some eye candy today!

You should have arrived at my blog from here Shelly's blog. WOW! I know you weren't disappointed with her delicious contribution.

When you have left a comment on my blog your next stop will be at Beth's blog. One more gorgeous project! The talent of this team never ceases to amaze me.

 

I have left the best for last!!! If you should happen to be chosen the random winner of this blog hop you will win the privledge of joining us as a guest designer for an entire issue of the TJ Newsletter!!

That will be a hoot for all of us and a great opportunity for you!

 

Thanks for stopping by, Good luck and I hope to see you back real soon.

 

Jackie K

 

 

Colorwash Alcohol WOW!

 

This technique from TJ's is so much fun. Mostly because it is different every time and the results are surprisingly beautiful! You can see what I mean if you look at the two layers, both done with the Colorwash Alcohol technique. The layer with the blue, and the main background layer are so different, but done the same way, with different inks of course. You can find this technique in the August/ September issue of the Technique Junkie Newssletter. If you haven't subscribed yet, you can do it here:

Technique Junkie Newsletter

 

Thanks for stopping by. Leave some love in the form of a comment.

 

See you again soon,

Jackie K

Great Gifts CD Blog Hop

Welcome to Inky Fingers and the Technique Junkie Great Gifts CD Blog Hop.

In honor of the launch of this new and fabulous CD, I have made the Candy Crayon Box which is only one of 40 gift projects on this CD. You can choose from boxes, bags, cups, other surprises and even some explosion containers to present your gifts in. The CD is just $14.95 plus postage. You can see a full list of what is on the CD including pictures of each project here:

http://techniquejunkies.com/great-gifts-cd.html

This project was a lot of fun and I know my grandchildren will love it. Who wouldn't love 3 rolls of Rolos topped with Hershey's Kisses? Save one for me!!!!

If you started here at my blog, you may want to go to the Design Team Blog and start from the beginning.

http://techniquejunkies.blogspot.com/

 You don't want to miss any of the wonderful gift projects!

You should have arrived here from:

http://sunflowers-dragonflies.ca/blog

Your next stop is here:

http://shellymc2.blogspot.com

You can purchase this CD or any of the others you might like below.  Select One or More CDs to add to your order:

Great Gifts CD $14.95 USD Mini Album Mania CD $14.95 USD 3D and Fun Folds CD $17.95 USD Fancy Folds and Motion CD $17.95 USD Emboss or Die CD $17.95 USD Stampbooking CD $17.95 USD Stampin' Companion CD $17.95 USD

 Thanks for stopping by to look and say hi!