jane's addiction

I Brake For Vintage! IBFCC15

Itching....I've been itching to use this awesome die from Memory Box ever since the Chicka dropped it off at my house.....oh, so many weeks ago!

Isn't it fabby?

The new challenge at I Brake For Challenges is a Vintage theme--I thought the die + this neato vintage Santa image were just perfect!

I've used the Cracked Glass technique from the February 2008 edition of the Technique Junkie Newsletter.  I think it adds another vintagey element to the total feel of the card.....what do you think?

Pop on over to the challenge blog and add your 2 cents!

TTFN, Jane

3D and Fun Folds....Hoppin' with the Redheads!

All week long, the Technique Junkie Newsletter Designers  will be “hopping” with some of our favorite vendors to show case the new 3D and Fun Folds CD. Every day, there will be new designers, new prizes, new artwork and  tons of fun!   At the end of the week, we will have a grand prize basket for one lucky winner!

Today, we hop with  Rogue Redhead Designs! 

I’m using some gorgeous sfrom Rogue Readhead ‘s Snow Hugs stamp plate.  I was immediately drawn to these whimsical images.  I find them adorable! The circle backgrounder----yummo!

My first project, is the Four Panel Card.  I love the dimension this card offers.  It’s definitely a WOW project!!  If you’re worried that it might be too complicated, I can honestly say it looks harder than it is!

Secondly, I created a matching Scallop Flower Box. I’m all about the box and this one is super fun!!  The scallop flower that adorns the box is just genius!!  It’s the right amount of bling and texture—perfect!  It would be the perfect way to share a small gift for the holidays!!

If you are new to the Technique Junkie Newsletter and/or the Specialty CD’s, read on:

The Technique Junkie Newsletter has been publishing rubber stamping technique tutorials since 2002. The 3D and Fun Folds CD contains 70 step-by-step technique tutorials in pdf format – perfect dimensions, perfect directions and great pictures for every step. Visit www.techniquejunkies.com for more details about this CD, other Specialty CD’s and/or  the Technique Junkie Newsletter.

As I mentioned, there are hops happening eall week! Lots of opportunities for you to win many prizes from some of our wonderful advertising companies! Please stop through EVERY DAY and take your time visiting each blog!  You have until 11:59pm EST December 2^nd to leave comments on as many blogs as you can to win the Grand Prize. 

Monday – Joint Blog Hop with Classy Cards ‘n Such

Tuesday – Joint Blog Hop with Rogue Redhead Designs

Wednesday – Joint Blog Hop with  Paper Temptress

Thursday – Joint Blog Hop with Mark’s Finest Papers a Heinrich Company

Friday – Joint Blog Hop with Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps

On Saturday, December 3, Pat Huntoon will announce the winners from each company on her blog.   There will be FIVE WINNERS! On Monday, December 5^th, Pat will announce ONE LUCKY WINNER who will win the GRAND PRIZE basket full of goodies from all of the participating businesses.

If you have been following along already you should have come from Holly Brown’s blog.  If you are only starting here, please head back to the Technique Junkie Blog to start from the beginning—I don’t want you to miss anything!

The Technique Junkie Newsletter Blog 

Rogue Redhead Designs

Jackie Kalchert

Beverly G.                 
Jean Franks Beck              

Holly Brown

Jane Bosi

Laura Liddell     

Joanne Wardle                 

Chris Dickinson

Stephanie Severin            

Sharon Briss     

Pat Huntoon

 Enjoy!

TTFN, Jane

My Little Man

Yep--I'm a sap. 

This kid just keeps growing and growing; changing and learning....

Sometimes, I look at him and wonder what happened to that fresh little wee I had not so long ago??

Yep.  Feeling a bit nostalgic this past holiday weekend. 

I thought I'd share one of my favorite recently done pages (okay......6 months ago.....).  This page features the Cork Frame technique from the TJNL Stampbooking CD.  Also, a great image from I Brake For Stamps called Ornate Inchies Background.  Check it all out :)  You can save at I Brake For Stamps by using my coupon code SAVE10JANE.

I wish you yummy turkey leftovers and a wonderfully inky Monday :)  TTFN, Jane

I Brake For Monday!

Happy Monday!!  I know it's not much of butterfly weather these days!  The temperatures around here have plumeted....we even have some of that white stuff on the ground :(  The good news in stamp land is that every day can be a butterfly kind of day....right?

I'm using a technique called, Negative Positive from the October 2011 edition of the Technique Junkie Newsletter.  December's issue is just around the corner so, now is the time to try this great technique!

My beautiful image comes from I Brake For Stamps.  {use coupon code SAVE10JANE when you shop at www.ibrakeforstamps.com}.  It's one of my favorite images as it works well with so many techniques.  The sentiment is from a Technique Tuesday set, but I'm a bad stamper.....can't remember the name of the set :(

To make it up to you, I thought I'd share a picture from my recent trip to New York.  It's not a great picture.  But, I'm trying to share the experience rather than an award winning shot....

I'm on the lower level of a ferry headed to Liberty Island.  The ferry leaves Battery Park, New York and for the longest while, you can see the skyline of New Jersey, New York and Statton Island.   As the ferry continues it's trek, getting closer to Liberty Island, it's direction changes.  And, as the boat makes the turn, this is the first glimpse I have of her.....(notice the folks on the upper level.....)

As we approach our Thanksgiving celebrations, I am thankful for so much.  Mostly that I live in a country, despite all of our issues, that is free.  I am grateful to those who have made it so and to those who are keeping it so....

TTFN, Jane

Four Seasons--IBFCC#14

Today on the I Brake For Challenges blog, the IBFS designers are sharing some cute new images from Sylvia Zet.  The challenge theme is Four Seasons.....why don't you play along?

My card features some paper from Stampin' Up!--long retired, but highly hoarded!  For such a pretty paper, I had to use a fabby technique.  So, I chose the Pleated Card Front technique from the new TJNL CD:  3D and Fun Folds.  If you like this technique (or one of the other 69 techniques available on the CD), you can order your very own copy right over in my side bar.  You won't regret it as it is full of fun, creative and WOW worthy projects!

My image, Wee With Bunny, is a brand new goodie from Sylvia Zet and can be found at I Brake For Stamps.  I'm such a sucker for these cute whimsical images.  They remind me of my wee Coco (now three years old).  If you are like me, you'll be wanting them all.  Be sure to use my savings code SAVE10JANE when you visit the store!

Make sure to also visit the I Brake For Challenge site so you can join in on the fun! 

TTFN, Jane

It's No Secret....

I'm a cutsie stamper!  LOL!!!  I especially love these bears from Rick St. Dennis I picked up over at I Brake For Stamps :)  I was delighted to get them before my big New York trip--even took them with me---but finally had a chance to play yesterday!

While in New York, I was busy with Technique Junkie Newsletter fun!  At the Greater New York Stamp Show, Pat Huntoon (TJNL, Owner) and I promoted the TJNL and the specialty CD's.  It was a blast beyond measure!!

This project is from the most recently released specialty CD called 3D and Fun Folds.  This particular project is the Four Drawer Easel card.  While it might look a bit complicated, it's really not when you are using the CD and the easy to follow tutorials.  You can purchase your own copy of the CD right on my sidebar!

My image, again, can be found at I Brake For Stamps.  He is part of the newly released Christmas Bears from Rick St. Dennis.  Be sure to check them all out!  You can save at I Brake For Stamps when you use my coupon code:  SAVE10JANE 

It may seem too early to think about Christmas projects, but it's just around the corner!

TTFN, Jane

New York City....

My wonderful trip to New York is coming to a close!!! I may never sleep again as I have soooo much to share! I might have to stay up around the clock just to get it out! Stay tuned :)