Technique Junkies New Illustrator Hop

We have exciting new stamps for us Technique Junkies fans and what better way to introduce the illustrator and stamps than with a blog hop! 

If you've come from Cheri Weston's blog, you are in the right spot. Dropped into the hop on my blog? Start at the Technique Junkies blog post!

We have 10 new stamps from designer Rita Bakarat!

You can see all of the new stamps HERE.

Shop with 10% OFF 

in the Technique Junkies store.

Use TJ10Janelle at checkout!

Make sure you comment on all the stops along the hop. One lucky person who comments will receive a $25 Technique Junkies Gift Certificate! Comments will be open until Saturday, May 19th and the winner will be announced May 20th on the Technique Junkies Blog.

Now for my first makes with the new stamps!

Meet Zoe in Floral Border

colored with Copic Markers

and

Zoe with Delight

and Floral Border in the background

colored with Various Ink and Copic Markers

Thanks for stopping by and you have more to see! Hop on over to Karen Jiles blog for new stamp inspiration!

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

New Year New Adventures New Release!

A new year and a new adventure! I am so thrilled to say that I've joined a new team of stamp loving designers with Technique Junkies and look forward to sharing more with you real soon, so keep an eye out for blog posts here at Rain Puddles Designs labeled with Technique Junkies!

What better way to start than with a hop for the first release of 2018!  You have probably come from Stephanie Severin's blog, but if not head to the Technique Junkies Blog for the start of the hop.

Technique Junkies is releasing 15 new stamps in January! 

All of the January 2018 New Release stamps are 15% off through January 8th! No code needed, the discount will be applied at checkout.

Ready for some new designs? Here's my first card with Make A Wish stamp.

And here's another card using You Are So Loved with Valentine Love background stamp.

Get ready to shop and save even more! If you add regular items to your cart during the release, you can still get 10% savings by adding my discount code TJ10Janelle at checkout! This code works anytime you shop at Technique Junkies too.

Now hop on over to Ro Donner‘s blog! Remember if you are just jumping in at this point in the hop you can start over on the Technique Junkies Blog.

Three Ships and a Perfect Timepiece

I'm guest posting on the Technique Junkies blog today with an ode to a Christmas Carol and also a bonus project right here on my blog using a Technique Junkies stamp.

Yesterday I hosted the weekly Mix-Ability challenge and since it seems to always be busy during the holidays I'm challenging us to Wind Down the Holidays and play with our craft supplies!

Can you guess what the challenge is using? Yep, it's all about clocks, literally and figuratively if you don't have any clock like supplies.

This Technique Junkies Side Face stamp is so dramatic that I couldn't stand to distract from it with a lot of mixed media layers, so I used ink sprays, stencils, and a die cut.

I used Technique Junkies Shimmering Bliss Sprays (Lapis Lazuli, Festive Flamingo, and Harvest Sunset) and sprayed them onto the image so only the bottom half of the spray would land on the white cardstock image. (Turn the image around to finish the opposite sides color... and make sure your workspace is covered or spray in a cardboard box.)

The clock face is a paper stencil I made with a cutting file. I sponged Titanium White paint by DecoArt through the stencil and then went back and sprayed over them again.

I did some white pen detail around the edges and as highlights on the face. A black pen was used to draw a border around the whole image and then I got silly and had some fun writing hello different ways on the card base.

I hope you like the ideas I've shared today and if something speaks to your shopping itch here's my code when you checkout on the Technique Junkies web store!

Thanks for stopping in and have a wonderful holiday wherever you are!

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

New Year, New Technique Junkies Release!

Happy new year! My first post of 2019 and it's with new Technique Junkies stamps! Enjoy!

See all the new stamps, discount information, 

and more design team project ideas over on the Technique Junkies blog!

Shop Technique Junkies store

with a discount on regular items!

Use code TJ10Janelle at checkout

for 10% off!

Now for some of my new stamp in projects!

Cat Frame, French Sentiments, and Weathered Wood

Once In A Lifetime

Below are the products I used to complete these two cards and information on the links.

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):

• Once In A Lifetime Stamp (TJ)
• Cat Frame Stamp (TJ)
• French Sentiments (TJ)
• Weathered Wood (TJ)
• Nuvo Glimmer Paste (TJ)
• Technique Junkies Shimmering Bliss Spray (TJ)
• A Colorful Life Stencil (TJ)

Plus:

• Bright White Cardstock by Neenah (AZ)
• Color Cardstock by Recollections (AZ)
• Memento Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black (AZ)
• Memento Ink Pad - London Fog (AZ)
• Palette Knife (AZ)
• Sketch Markers by Copic® (SBP) - 0, BV20, BV23, E30, E84, G00, G21, R21, RV32, RV34, RV91, V91, W1, W3, W4, W5, W6, YG21, YG93, YR20, YR24
• Mono Multi Liquid Glue by Tombow (AZ)
• 1/2-inch Foam Mount Tape by Scotch (AZ)
• MISTI Stamping Tool (AZ)

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

A Purrfect Card with Technique Junkies

It's getting closer and closer to Valentines Day, and I'm pulling together a stack of lovely cards. Today features a sweet feline with a wishlist just for YOU!

Shop at Technique Junkies with code TJ10Janelle on all regular priced items including the stamps I used on this project!

I made the background with the Pantone Color of the Year in mind, Ultraviolet, using the Spattered Ombre technique varied with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol! A double row of straight stitches around the outside for detail was done before gluing it onto the kraft paper mat already adhered to the white card base.

A plain old-fashioned piece of paper torn from a memo pad was used to stamp the sentiment in Memento Grape Jelly Ink. Vogue Kitty is stamped with a scotch tape mask over the hat to make the Memento Tuxedo black ink outline and then reversed the tape mask to ink the hat then remove the tape before stamping, trust me I know from experience. Some enamel dots to detail the hat were added after the cat was cut with a wide contour cut.

Technique: Spattered Ombre

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.

Technique Junkies:

• Vogue Kitty
• Wishlist

Plus:

• Bright White Cardstock by Neenah (AZ)
• Kraft Cardstock by Recollections (AZ)
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko (AZ)
• Gansai Tambi watercolors by Kuretake® (AZ)
Mini MISTI Stamping Tool (AZ, EH, SP) (magnets, too)
• Sewing Machine (AZ)** This is the sewing machine I use, and it has been perfect for stitching on paper, but my sister-in-law used it on vacation to make an entire quilt top! Please check reviews and the seller to make your own decision before buying.
• Thread

See more of Vogue Kitty over on the Technique Junkies blog!

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

Technique Junkies February Release Blog Hop

Happy February 1st, everyone! I hope you are looking forward to a new month and NEW stamps from Technique Junkies! If you are already hopping then you just came from Stephanie Severin's blog but if not, start at Technique Junkies blog, and I'll see you back here.

There are 14 new stamps in the Technique Junkies line!

All of the February 2018 New Release stamps are 15% off through February 8th! We can all use a little bargain, right? No codes needed for the new stamps, but if you shop for anything else use code TJ10Janelle at check out on any regular priced items!

Here are a couple of the new stamps I'm spotlighting today!

Putting On Lipstick 

A quick zigzag with a Distress Crayon or two and then some embossing powder to make the lipstick pop combine for a really cheerful gift card or small gift bag!

She Is Fierce

A super cute image that is so fast to color, I grabbed a few of my Prismacolor Markers to color this little chickie.

Have a great time on the hop, and now it's time to head on over to Ro Donner's blog! 

Remember to shop anytime with my special code 

for 10% on regular items in the store.

Here's a super special that's going on only during the February release until the 8th,

Faith Hope Love Background and Image/Sentiment are a SET! It will retail for $23.95 (over a 10% discount) and you CAN use the 15% off during the first 8 days, then use my 10% discount code, TJ10Janelle after that.

Don't Miss My February Technique Junkies Projects

Friends Looking Out with French Sentiments

I'm popping in to let you know about my February projects on the Technique Junkies blog! Stop by and check it out!

Dog Hair and Doxie Guilt Trip

Whenever you shop at Technique Junkies website use my TJ10Janelle code!

Get 10% off your order!

Note: Hey there ~ this post was meant to go out in mid-February, but I didn't check to see if it published. I hope you'll enjoy seeing the projects even now and get some great ideas with your new Technique Junkies stamps and products!

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

Saturday at Technique Junkies Blog

Happy Saturday everyone! I'm over on the Technique Junkies blog today with this super cheerful card! Links to all the products are below, but you'll want to hop on over to the blog to get the instructions!

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):

Use code TJ10Janelle when shopping at Technique Junkies shop for today's Featured Products!

• That Smile
• Stencil Rings
• Things I Want to Do
• Nuvo Glitter Marker Ember Glow Set - Blushing Carmine

Plus:

• Gel Printing Plate (AZ)
• Bright White Cardstock by Neenah (AZ)
• Black Cardstock by Recollections (AZ)
• Versafine™ Onyx Black Ink by Tsukineko® (AZ)
• Acrylic Paint - Permanent Red Purple, Transparent Red Medium, and Naphthol Crimson (AZ)
• Brayer/Rubber Roller (AZ)
• Koi™ Watercolors by Sakura® (AZ)
• Paintbrushes (AZ)
• Glue (AZ)

Instructions:

Stop by Technique Junkies blog for instructions!

Thanks for stopping by today!

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

New Technique Junkies to Share!!!!

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 design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

Attitude on Safari

Oh, man! Even the giraffes have some attitude on a birthday! Check out this colorful spectacled image, new stamp from Technique Junkies!

Shop at Technique Junkies any time of the month

with 10% off!

Use code TJ10Janelle

at checkout.

You know sometimes it takes a while before an a-ha moment happens, like years, before you realize that things could have been easier making cards "if only." My a-ha moment was that I could actually make up a bunch of backgrounds to have handy. Yep, I know it's a simple step, but wow it happened with this card.

I used the background I made a year ago in February from this MIX210: Glue Stick Resist challenge, but it happened to be the last Technique Junkies challenge!!!!! Double yeah! By the way, there is a new challenge out to make ATC's the NEW coin way!

So, if you're interested, here are the details of my card with safari attitude.

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):

• Attitude Giraffes
• Donuts Happy Birthday

Plus:

• Bright White Cardstock by Neenah (AZ)
• Black Cardstock by Recollections (AZ)
• Versafine Clair Ink Pad - Nocturne (AZ)
• Glue Stick by Avery (AZ, EH)
• Watercolors or Color Bursts (AZ, TJ)
• Flat Paintbrush (AZ - set)
• Divine Twine - Black Licorice (AZ)

Instructions:

1. For the background paint a light watercolor randomly onto white cardstock, let dry and then use a glue stick to make a design. Once dry paint a second color and let dry to trim to 3-7/8 by 5-1/8 inches.
2. Glue onto a 4 by 5-1/4 inch black mat and then onto card base that is 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches.
3. Stamp Attitude Giraffe with waterproof ink onto white cardstock and color with watercolors, let dry.
4. Cut around stamped image and mat onto black cardstock.
5. Tie with twine and pop up on the card with foam adhesive onto the card base.
6. Stamp Donuts Happy Birthday with black ink onto the card base below Attitude Giraffes.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Remember, use code TJ10Janelle at checkout while shopping at Technique Junkies anytime.

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

Release Time in July at Technique Junkies

Hello and happy July! It's time for the new monthly stamp blog hop with Technique Junkies!
If you've been hopping along with us already you've come from Stephanie Severin's blog post.

Just jumping in here on my post? Go to the beginning at Technique Junkies blog so you don't miss out on anything!

All the new release is 15% off until July 8th,

no code needed!

If you end up dropping some irresistible regular items

in your shopping cart, 

get 10% off with code TJ10Janelle 

during checkout and all month long!

Now here are some of the new stamped images in projects!

Flip Flops and Tide Pool with an older sentiment from

Simple Sentiments 1B

Play Like A Pirate and again Tide Pool!

Thanks for stopping by!  Now it's time to see more! Jump on over to Ro Donner's blog post!!!

Shop Technique Junkies regular items like stamps, stencils and more with a 10% discount! Use code TJ10Janelle at checkout.

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

March Release with Technique Junkies!

Welcome to a new month of Technique Junkies stamps! If you've been hopping along you just came from Stephanie Severin's blog, and if you just arrived, we started over on the Technique Junkies blog.

15 new stamps •15% off • 8 days! 

No code needed. 

10% off • regular items •code TJ10Janelle

Use that all month long!

Here's what I'm sharing from the new release!

Advice from a Dog with Clouds

Faith Family Farming with Clouds

Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoyed these sweet new stamping ideas, now skip on over to Ro Donner's blog for more goodies!

Shop 10% off anytime 

code TJ10Janelle 

on regular items!

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