jane's addiction

Thinking of You--Just For Fun

Happy Friday!!

Today, I have a cased card to share!  I love using my Stampin' Up! catalog for layout and color ideas.  This card composition comes straight from the current Idea book, but uses stamps from Just For Fun stamps.

Lots of stuff going on--from the cutout birdcage image to the extra texture added by the hemp string.  I also embossed and partially inked the background piece with a polka dot embossing folder.  Rounded corners, embossed scallop accent--YUM!!

I'll be thinking of you--hope you have an inky day!

TTFN, Jane

V-Day...Come and Gone.....

I've mentioned the Valentine competition here before......each year, the Hubster creates these awesome valentines for each of us.  He totally swipes images from the internet, but his cards are awesome and loved the best.  Truthfully, I don't really compete, but in my head IF it were a true competition, I'd win for design every time!

Here's the card I crafted for the Hubster!  LOL!!!  The image is a brand new Humourous Senior from I Brake For Stamps.  Her name in Stressed Estelle.  I must admit, I have a hard time seeing her as an Estelle--I've only met one Estelle in my real life and she is sooooo FAR from this image.  I have a hard time wrapping my head on the name.  Nevertheless, you HAVE to see the whole sheet to get the whole LOL!!

The card itself is called the Swing Out card.  You can find this technique on the Stampin' Companion CD from Technique Junkie Newsletter.  Please use the link on my sidebar to order your copy now!  Although the CD features 100% current Stampin' Up! product, all of the tutorials are easily transferrable to other supplies!  Check it out!

Now that you've seen my card, the CD and the Humourous Seniors sheet, I know you want it all!  Remember, the CD can be ordered right here on my sidebar.  And, when visiting the IBFS store, say HEY HO to sweet Ms. Della and use my code SAVE10JANE to save :)

TTFN, Jane

 

Faux This and a Real Call....

Howww....Deeeee!  Happy Wednesday! 

Today, I have a cute little dressy number!  This is my favorite "fashion" image from I Brake For Stamps. I just love how the dress flows....

My card was completed using two TJ techniques:  Faux Washi (August 2011) and Out of the Box (October 2004)--An oldie, but a goodie!

I'm always interested in the techniques that help me use my tools in a new way--the Faux Washi technique definitely fits that bill and produces unique results.  You can learn more about these techniques and others by visiting  http://techniquejunkies.com

By the way, there is a Design Team Call right now at I Brake For Stamps!  Check it out .  While you are there, why not pick up a little something for yourself?  ;)  You can save on this adorable fashion image along with many others by using my coupon code SAVE10JANE. 

Other than that, have yourself a great and INKY day :)

TTFN, Jane

 

I Brake For Love

Love is in the air over at the I Brake For Challenges blog!!!  Check it out!

I created these cute little cards using the Frog Prince digital image from I Brake For Stamps.  Actually, my crafty girl, Sophia, selected this image for her class Valentine's this year.  Using a digital image is the perfect idea for a project like this!  First, I work out the details--sizing the image for the final project.  Then print the images on a sheet.  Next, she'll color and assemble the cards for her friends with her own personal style.  She loves it.  I love the homemade (of course)--always hate buying those boxes of premade valentines :(

The side of each card, holds a little wand full of bubbles that we found at Target.  They are so cute!  The girly ones have hearts and flowers on the top; the boys have shapes (red and pink vs green and blue).

As always, if you are shopping in the I Brake For Stamps store, use my coupon code for savings:  SAVE10JANE and, have a fabby day!

TTFN, Jane

Framelit Latch Card....Stampin Companion

 Hello!  Today, I'm sharing a fun little project from the Stampin' Companion CD--it's called the Framelit Latch Card. 

If you have not ordered your own copy of the TJ's Stampin' Companion CD, you can visit my sidebar for easy shopping right now.

The sweet little bear is from Rick St. Dennis' brand new release, Winter Bears.  You will find Rick's images in stamp form ONLY at I Brake For Stamps.  When you visit, be sure to check out all of the Rick St. Dennis Exclusive images---lots of cute stuff!  You can SAVE with my coupon code, also!  SAVE10JANE

 

Have a great rest of your day!

TTFN, Jane

Sushi, anyone?

Now that the holidays are over, I have a few projects I needed to save.  This is my favorite one!

I'm always looking for creative gift ideas--especially for my oldest son.  He's 13 and has many of the "things" most youth want.  I, however, WANT time with him.  I always try to give a gift that appeals to him and creates a special time/activity for us.

I've recently fallen in love with sushi and my son is a fan also.  So, I created this cute little box to invite him to sushi and a movie with me.

The box was inspired by a project from the 3D and Fun Folds CD called, Double T-Slide.  If you are still wondering if you should get a copy.......YES!!!  Go here for more information :)

The adorable image is a digi from Karber Stamps.  I don't normally dig on the digi's, but can definitely see the usefulness of getting an image quickly and being able to manipulate the size for a project.  Not a convert, but an informed sorta fan???  LOL!

 

So my pal wanted to know why I made felt sushi (when I showed it to her....) uhhhhh.......because I could!!  LOL!!!  She's not a crafter so, apparantly she doesnt get it!

Hee Hee....the whole thing makes me smile!

And, my boy booked a date with me.....what could be better than that?

TTFN, Jane

Pretty Little Daisies.....

Another Happy Frigid Monday to you!!  I'm attempting to channel some spring like weather with my project for today---we are currently under a Winter Weather Advisory!!!

I adore this Gloriosa Daisy image from I Brake For Stamps!  I've combined it with a fun technique from the Technique Junkie Newsletter called Copic Stencils.  You'll find it in the December 2011 edition!

As always, you'll save in the I Brake For Stamps store when you use my savings code:  SAVE10JANE.  Be sure to share a warm hello with sweet Ms Della when you visit!

If you played along inthe IBFS hop this past weekend, head on over to the IBFS Blog for the winner announcment!  It coulda been you!

TTFN, Jane

Dude!!!!

Welcome to the first ever I Brake For Stamps Blog Hop!! Today, we are hopping in honor of a BRAND NEW release from Rick St. Dennis. These Rick St. Dennis Exclusive stamps are now available in the I Brake For Stamps store! Don't forget, you can save there with my coupon code:  SAVE10JANE!!

If you haven’t started the hop from the I Brake For Stamps blog, you’re going to want to do so. We are offering a $15 IBFS Gift Certificate to a random hopper. 

If you made it to my blog from the very beginning, I am hopeful that you've seen all of the wonderful inspiration from the DT plus some amazing guest designers!  In order to qualify for a chance to win, you've left a comment on every blog?  Please tell us which bear is your favorite AND anything else that might make our crafty hearts smile!

We are offering another chance to win on the Challenge blog!  You can win a bear of your choice when you participate in the current challenge--Fancy Fold cards. Please see the Challenge Blog for all of the details.

Thank you, again, for hopping along with us.  I hope  you've been inspired to go get inky!!

TTFN, Jane

Fancy Fold Clown

There's a new challenge over on the I Brake For Challenges Blog!!!  This time, it's Fancy Folds!  Being a true Technique Junkie, I immediately pulled out my 3D and Fancy Folds CD, from the TJNL,  and decided on the Tri Fold Card!

My clown image is from I Brake For Stamps and is a Rick St. Dennis exclusive.  I love all of his art, but these clowns are definitely my favorite! 

I added color to my image using the Sepia technique.  You'll find this one in the October 2009 edition of the Technique Junkie Newsletter.

You can play along with the I Brake For Stamps Challenge.  Make your creation, then link it up on the Challenge site--easy!  I can tell  you, (shhhh....secret, secret!) there will be a prize for this challenge---something from a brand new release....YOU don't want to miss it!  Tune in for the release on Friday.  You'll want to start at the I Brake For Stamps Blog.  It's gonna be great!

Here's a view of the Tri Fold card open:

When you visit the I Brake For Stamps store, you can save with my coupon code: SAVE10JANE

NOW, what are you waiting for?  Go create!!

TTFN, Jane

It's A Girl Thing....

Happy Monday!!!

I thought we'd start the week off Clean and Simple with a bit of art sponsored by I Brake For Stamps!

This cute little girl image is from IBFS and is called, Crying Girl.  The sentiment is also from IBFS, called Girl Thing.  Together, they make the perfect CAS card--don't you think?

Why am I all CAS focused?  Well, it's the current challenge at I Brake For Challenges--and, there are only a few more days left to play!  Hop on over to check it out and add your own CAS art.

If you visit the IBFS store, use my discount code to save a bit of $ on your order:  SAVE10JANE AND, say hi to Sweet Ms Della for me!

My card also features a great Junkie technique called Vintage Art.  You can find it in the TJNL's June/July 2011 edition.  It's a simple technique yet adds just the right amount of something to make it special.  It's also a great alternative to coloring in an image--give it a whirl!

TTFN, Jane