jane's addiction

I Brake For Layers

Last week, a new Try That Technique challenge was posted on the TJ Designer blog.  My challenge partner, Nancy, chose this fabby technique for us to try.  From the Feb/March 2012 newsletter, Layered Masking, is fun to do!!

I took a few liberties and used a butterfly shape vs a circle for the smaller layer.  My stamped images are from Impression Obsession (musical score) and I Brake For Stamps (butterflies).  Both companies are TJ Vendor Companies--be sure to check your newsletter for the latest savings codes from either.

Have a wonderful and inky day....TTFN, Jane

We're Bringin' Try That Back --Technique Junkie Newsletter

That's right folks!!  We are bringing back the Technique Junkie Newsletter's Try That Technique Challenge!!  Nancy Dawson or I will post a new Try That Challenge on the TJ Designer Blog every other week, starting today!! 

It's time to bust out those newsletters and get techniquey!!

For our first challenge, we are using a technique from the most recent edition of the newsletter, April/May 2012, called Cascading Images.

For my sample, I have used images from Sweet N Sassy Stamps (SNSS is a TJ Vendor, don't forget to use your TJ code when you shop with them!).  I adore these butterflies--and always find coloring them a challenge.  Today, I've used several shades of yellow and orange Copic markers.  The sentiment is also from the same set, Every Day Miracles.  I've also got my eye on the New Creature set ;) which would be fantastic for this technique, as well!

Share your interpretation of this technique with us!!  You can link your project in our comments section on the Designer Blog, but please also share on the egroup so everyone can enjoy your beautiful work!!

TTFN, Jane

I Brake For Explosions

LOL!!

Well, I meant EXPLOSION cards, but I guess I'd break for a real explosion too!  LOL!

I've been too busy {lazy} to stamp lately so, sadly, I've been spending a good amount of time blurfing.....This little project caught my eye so, I knew it was time to get off my duff and get inky!

This fancy fold card is called an Explosion Card.  A wonderful tutorial for creating it can be found on the TJ's Fancy Fold and Motion CD.  You can find info here if you haven't yet gotten a copy of it for yourself yet!

In May, the I Brake For Challenge theme is florals so, I'm using some fun IBFS grunge flower images, found here, to adorn my card.  I've cut out three separate flowers which gives the {in real life} project some nice dimension.  I also used my distressing tool to rough up the petals a bit which adds that extra texture I like. (Please use my savings code at I Brake For Stamps, SAVE10JANE, when shopping!)

The finished card folds down nicely so you can still put it in a standard A2 envelope.  The bulk might require some extra postage, but it will get there :)

That's all for me today.....TTFN, Jane

iPpity Challenge CC29

Whew!! It's been a long week!  I've been working hard and decided to play just a little after tonight's baseball game!  (Yay! My kiddo's team won!)

Between innings, I was checking out my facebook when I realized that MY Ippity Chic is hosting the Ippity Challenge this week.  Naturally, I wanted to play along!  Please go here for all of the details.

It's a sketch challenge, which I love!!  Whenever I feel lacking in the original thought department, a sketch is just what I need to get the mojo goin'!

All of my stamped images are from Unity Stamps/Ippity.  I'm still somewhat of a Unity newbie, so I'm not sure I can remember which are which, but I love them all!

I first "met" Unity at CHA last summer and then fell in love with images like She Was, from Christy Tomlinson.  You really must check them out.

And, if you are wanting to order iPpity, please choose my girl, JenMarie.  She is sweet, quick and helpful!

Quick shot of the inside....this is the verse that came with the bowl of cherries stamps.

That's if for me tonight.....

TTFN, Jane

I Brake For Florals

Happy May!!! 

The I Brake For Challenges blog has a brand new challenge for us this month!!  You can read all of the details here.

For my inspiration piece, I used a new image from IBFS' Flower of the Month line.  Now, it's not actually called FOTM, but if you look under the New Items tab, you'll see a flower for every month ;)  This is May--Lilly of the Valley.

I colored the image with Copic markers and then added some Star Dust Stickles for extra shimmer and shine.  From the Technique Junkie Newsletter's Emboss or Die CD, I've used the Out of the Box Nesties tutorial for trimming my main image.

I matted the trimmed image on a green (certainly celery) piece of cardstock that I ran through a flowery embossing folder.  Added a bit of ribbon and sentiment from Amuse.....looks like I'm ahead of the game for once!  LOL!!

As always, you are invited to play along with the IBFS Challenge.  We do not require the use of IBFS images, but really love it when you do.  We DO award a prize each month!  Also, if you were wanting to do a little shopping before you play, I'd love for you to save a few $ by using my coupon code:  SAVE10JANE.

Be sure to stop by to see all of the inspiration!  TTFN, Jane

TJNL's Mini Album Mania Blog Hop

Welcome to the TJNL's Mini Album Mania Blog Hop!!  The Mini Album Mania CD is the newest specialty CD from the TJNL.  If you haven't come here from the beginning of the hop, please visit the Designer's Blog.  I don't want you to miss out on any of the inspiration being shared today!!

If you've been following along on the hop, you've just seen the fabulous project Hetty shared!  Isn't that Paper Latern cool??? 

The Mini Album Mania CD has 35 equally awesome projects on it.  As with previous CD's, all of the step by step tutorials are full pictorial tutorials taking your through the process of making your own mini album.  Each project is easily completed in a single afternoon.  The mini albums are perfect for gift giving and make awesome classes also!

You can purchase your own copy of the CD, right here on my blog simply by adding it to your paypal cart right now :)

 

 

Here on my personal blog, I am sharing the Layer Cake Mini Album.  (On the Designer's Blog, I shared the One Sheet Wonder Album).  This is a fun dimesional album--perfect for a variety of celebration memories!  It also makes a spectacular 3D card (it's bigger than your average card, though) for someone extra special!

 

My album features papers from Stampin' Up!   The adorable birthday girl image is from I Brake For Stamps--she's one of "Sarah's Girls" and I find her irresistable!  I've copic colored her to match the designer papers--such great colors!!

My color scheme is Pear Pizazz, Cherry Cobbler, Pink Pirouette and Basic Grey.  I've used a piece of the Basic Grey tafetta ribbon as a closure for the album.

Inside:

My color scheme is fairly monochromatic with just a few pink accents.  The candle on top of the album is from a long retired Stampin' Up! set called Big Birthday Candle.  The flame is blinged up with some yellow stickles.

 

Stamped sentiments on the interior are from my two favorite stamps sets by Ali Edwards.  I adore the sentiments and find them to be my absolute go to's when scrapbooking.  (You can find them at the Technique Tuesday website:  Favorite Memories and Loving Words).

 

 

I couldn't resist a close up share of the inside picture.  That little baby is now 5 and off to kindergarten in the fall.  I've been housing this picture for....well, five years, and just now the wee little thumb sucker struck me as unbelievably sweet!!  Oh.....they grow too fast!!

Hug a thumb sucker and cuddle a babe if you can!  You are off to another amazing piece of inspiration from our wonderful guest designer, Allie Gower!

Don't forget you have to leave love on everyone's blog in order to be considered as a winner!

Have fun!  TTFN, Jane

Boy With Sword

Isn't this just the cutest image??  You can find this one--and lots of equally adorable digital images on the I Brake For Stamps website.  This little guy is called Boy With Sword....I can so see the Captain donning some type of get up just like this!!

I've used the Faux Baker's twine technique from the TJNL's April 2012 edition and, my old favorite, Out of the Box (October 2004),  to complete this fun card!  The image is copic colored and matted on top of black embossed cardstock.  I really like the contrast of the image against the black.

My sentiment is from Amuse.

Tomorrow, I have a fun blog hop in store for you, so, be sure to stop back! 

 

TTFN, Jane

I Didn't Want To Do It--Digital Stamps/SC379

I didn't want to LOVE them, but I've finally given in!  Sweet Ms Della at I Brake For Stamps has taunted me beyond resistance and I've craked!!  This "cheeky" flamingo was just too irresistable (and priced right!)  I've fallen in love with the DIGITAL STAMP!!!

Obviously, the coolness factor lies in the ability to manipulate the images--size and orientation.  I created both projects with the touch of a button!  Both are printed on to white cardstock and colored with Copic markers.  So, yes to question number one, my printer ink does not bleed when Copic colored!  Yay!!

The first card, uses last week's sketch challenge from SCS, SC379.  I love a good sketch and especially find them a great go to when my mojo is missing (which it still is so, if you have it--can I get it back??)

I've also used a wonderful technique from the Technique Junkie Newsletter Stampin' Companion CD.  It's called Faux Quilted Diamonds.  If you are still needing a copy of this CD, you can order it from my sidebar OR visit the TJNL at the Heirloom Stamp Show in Allentown, PA this weekend!! 

Image:  I Brake For Stamps

Sentiments:  Firecraker Designs by Pamela

 

 

The second card--pretty basic, but shows the flexibilty of the digital image.....and, the flamingo's great expression!  LOL!!!  It just makes me laugh!

The sentiment, "she was tempted to cause a scene" is from Stamp Camp--it's a great set of funny sayings!

 

What do YOU think this bird has on her mind?  Leave me a comment and I'll pick one funny commentor and send you a little something!!

 

Don't forget to use my IBFS coupon code when you shop their fantasitc store!  SAVE10JANE :)  Have a great day!

TTFN, Jane

I've Got Flair--Unity Stamp Company

So......I was feeling the need to create, yet oh, so mojo-less the other day....wanting a challenge or something to spark me up, I found the Ways To Use It challenge over on Splitcoaststampers.  Way to use......coloring??  I can do that!

I promptly inked up my fabby new She Was by Christy Tomlinson and Unity Stamps....I {heart} her sooo much!!  I had a special friend in mind when I picked up this new goodie and felt now would be a great time to get to it.  My image is colored, of course, with Copic Markers--I used the color palette found in a pad of Glitz paper--Laced With Grace.....catching a theme here? 

She Was is....big so, I crafted a Large Goodie Card With Pockets from the 3D and Fun Folds CD by Technique Junkie Newsletter.  (You can get your own copy right there ==> in my sidebar)  The general design required just a few adjustments to work with this image and my overall vision. 

Here it is opened up:

 

Rather than using two smaller pockets, I opted for one Petite Pocket (Stampin' Up!) instead.....I still haven't quite figured out what it will house (sugar stix just don't seem to fit the overall feel of the project, right!?) Perhaps a note telling my pal what a wonderful friend and daughter of God I find her to be?

The inside bears more Unity goodness with some Ippity stamps I picked up a while back. 

The sentiment is from Our Daily Bread Designs and the little tag and butterfly die are from My Favorite Things.

I do love how this turned out.  I wasn't sure when I would share it--I wanted to feel totally finished and have it in my sweet friend's hands first, but.......

There I was just lazin' around fighting the battle of going to bed before 10pm on a FRIDAY night when I discovered Unity Stamps Friends With Flair challenge!  Can't blame a girl for luvin' on Unity and hopin' for some Unity love of my own ;)

TTFN--Jane

Mini Album Mania--Technique Junkie Newsletter

It's been my pleasure, once again, to team up with the fabulous Pat Huntoon!  Our project, Mini Album Mania, has just hit the market and I'm hopin' you'll love it as much as I do! 

This is one my favorite "quickie" albums.  It's called the Compact Album and it is THE perfect gift for any purse-carrying gal!  I think it would make a sweet Mother's Day gift...fill it with pics of the grandies for your mom to carry in her purse, or your sister, or....you get it ;)

The compacts are easy to find and inexpensive--this one was a $1 at a local big name store.....just look in the cosmetic department :)

 

My daughter, Maddie (Two, for those who know me!) donated her hair last summer to Locks of Love.  I thought the pictures were perfect in this format and, she loved it too!

Stamps used to decorate are from Close To My Heart and Stampin' Up!

You can read all the details about this CD here.  In addition, you'll notice a little tab on my sidebar for convenient ordering.  

And, if you are in the Allentown, PA area.....stop by and see the Technique Junkie Newsletter at the Heirloom Productions Stamp Show April 14 and 15. 

 

TTFN, Jane