Rain Puddles Design

In a time before kids, I would look for something out of my regular routine to do. My mother-in-law mentioned that a few teacher friends were going to take a bookbinding class she thought I would be interested in also taking so I jumped at the chance and was delighted by it. Not only did I learn a few small bookbinding techniques, but I was also fascinated by the paste paper process. Trying to be creative with what we have for the Splitcoaststampers Mix-Ability challenge, I decided to combine the technique of paste paper and unused stamped rejects. No matter how hard I try these days I'm always making a mistake stamping, I will inevitably smudge or blur the stamped image... yes, even with a stamp positioner.  Mix-Ability Challenge MIX332: Paste Not Waste Here's my process as best I could photograph it out, but first tips on the paste making process. Links are at the end of this post for credits, recipes, and other tutorials. I searched the internet, and ...

Wow! It's July and time for new stamps from Technique Junkies ! Stop by the beginning of the list below and get oodles of inspiration with all the new goodies! Get 15% off until July 8th on the new release... add an additional 10% off using my code  TJ10Janelle Ready for my sneak peeks and some new stamps? I can't wait to show you! Strong, Brave Humble Stamp with Shimmering Bliss Sprays Pelican Stamp one part of Ropes Stamps Both cards are colored with Copic markers just waiting to put a smile on someone's face! What do you think? Need a little more inspiration to decide on your favorites? Follow the links below!!!! Technique Junkies Blog Beth Norman-Roberts Ceal Pritchett Giovana Smith Holly Brown Janelle Stollfus - you're here   Janine Tinklenberg Jeanne Streiff Jessie Banks Judy Jackson Kia Gibson Lee Ann Barrett Lynda Pleckan Pat Huntoon Ro Donner Stephanie Severin I'm a maker who receives goodi...

School's out in my kid's district and it means SUMMER is HERE! So while we celebrate the start of our adventures at home enjoy some fantastic NEW stamps by Technique Junkies! Stamps are 15% off until June 8th PLUS use code TJ10Janelle   at checkout for an additional 10% off! Here is my sneak peeks at some of the new stamps! Eat Play Love Stamp For this playful and CAS card, I used Color Burst Powders by Ken Oliver, Brights to add a splash of color on the new Eat Play Love stamp! Underwater Borders PLUS Enjoy Every Moment Stamps Enjoy Every Moment sentiment is framed with an Underwater Border and colored with Copic markers. That's it for my sneak peeks, now it's time to drop by these other blogs to see more of all the new products available in the  Technique Junkies  store! Technique Junkies Blog   Beth Norman-Roberts   Ceal Pritchett Giovana Smith Janelle Stollfus  - you are here! Janine Tinklenberg ‎...

Happy Sunday, everyone! I’m posting a super humorous card today with stamps from Technique Junkies! Now there are some pretty great stamps that came out this month that go with the character stamp I used so you’ll want to shop to see them as well. You can always save on your purchase at Technique Junkies with code TJ10Janelle.  Add it at checkout for 10% off. Supplies : I provide some product links that are through my Amazon Affiliate, and that means when clicked and purchased in the same session a few pennies are sent my way at no cost to you. Featured Product(s) : Happy Housewife Stamp Wish Upon A Star (Free Stamp of the month on orders over $30) Plus : Sketch Markers by Copic ( SBP ) Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad ( AZ Distress Inks ( Twisted Citron , Forest Moss , Dusty Concord , and Faded Jeans ) Bright White Cardstock by Neenah ( AZ ) Kraft Cardstock by Recollections ( AZ ) Deckle Scissors ( AZ ) Mono Liquid Glue by Tombow ( AZ ) Foam Tape by Tombow...

Around our house, we celebrate not in a day but sometimes a week, so it's fine that this post comes to you fours days after the US holiday for moms. This darling little House-Mouse image is from Stampendous and shows the many ways our moms can sometimes show us love even when we don't know it. Find more details about this card below and make one for yourself! First! Any original House-Mouse card you make can be added to the House-Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge! Check it out here . Supplies : I provide some product links that are through my Amazon Affiliate, and that means when clicked and purchased in the same session a few pennies are sent my way at no cost to you. Featured Product(s) : House-Mouse Design® Peony Umbrella ( AZ , STM ) Greeting Galore Perfectly Clear Stamp Set ( AZ , STM ) Plus : Fitted Frame A Die Set ( AZ , STM ) Mixed Media White Paper ( STM ) Stamp Handles ( AZ , STM ) Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad ( AZ ,  STM ) Color Cardst...

Today is the mark of a new month, and that means some seriously great new products from Technique Junkies! If you shop today , you can get an automatic discount on the new release,  PLUS use code TJ10Janelle at checkout for an additional 10% off! Here are a few cards I made! Because I Said So New  Brave Hearts  (with  Stars Stencil ) New  Ruffle Your Feathers (with Circle Makes Circles and Harlequin Stencils) Join in the celebration by browsing through all the design teams projects! BIG NEWS we have some new teamies, please join us welcoming them, plus we have a one returning. Technique Junkies  Blog Beth Norman-Roberts ‎ Ceal Pritchett Giovana Smith >> You're here now << Janine Tinklenberg   Jeanne Streiff Jessie Banks   Judy Jackson   Kia Gibson   Lee Ann Barrett   Lynda Pleckan Pat Huntoon   Ro Donner Stephanie Severin   Thank you for st...

Welcome to March! It's time for new Technique Junkies release! Join the design team who are all sharing sneak peeks of the fabulous stamps available now at Technique Junkies website . New stamps are 15% off until March 8th and orders of $30 or more receive a free stamp!  See details on the Technique Junkies blog. Use discount TJ10Janelle at checkout for even more savings! Start here if you are just finding our release celebration otherwise enjoy my colorful samples! This first card uses  Butterfly Beauty  and Brave Enough to Fly . This new stamp is so sweet, just imagine Love in The City ! Shimmering Bliss Sprays and stencil were used for the background to keep the colorful flow going. Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy more from the design team here and remember to shop before March 8 for a deeper discount on the new release PLUS use code TJ10Janelle for an additional 10% off! I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for desi...