Try That Technique thursday

This week we have chosen the "Go Retro" from the June/July 2003 issue of Technique Junkies.   If you aren't getting this wonderful Newsletter with some great techniques for card making you need to check out Pat Huntoon's card and information on the Design Junkies blog .  You can also check out the special offer she is offering on the 2003 newsletters.

I used greens as my color on this.  The "flower pot" stamp is from the Michael Strong collection as is the butterfly stamp.  The Dragonfly is from Firecracker Designs by Pamela Clark.  flowers and brads from my stash.  Don't forget to stop by Beth's blog to see the wonderful creation she has chosen for our challenge this week.

See you all later.....thanks for stopping by.

Try This Techique - Graffiti

This week we have chosen Craffiti from Dec 04 newsletter.  This was rather fun to do and I decided to start working on my Christmas cards ahead of time. I used a variety of Christmas greeting stamps that I have in my ever growing stamp supply.  I didn't have the "Inkworx Tool" and I improvised with a stiff toothbrush and ink.

Watch for other cards this week and don't forget to check out Beth's blog at http://www.sunflowers-dragonflies.ca/blog/ to see what she did and add your card to Mr. Blinky for the contest and sale at Technique Junkies.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you later :)

Blooms in Arizona

Went for a brief walk in the RV park this week and found these beautiful blooms.......just had to share.

We hope to get out soon and get some of the desert :)

Technique Junkies Try that Technique Thursday

Beth and I chose the Modern Arts Background from April 05 Newsletter for this weeks challenge.  I did some playing around with this technique - which uses a brayer and glossy cardstock.  I never do well with brayers, but the technique was fun to do.  I have 2 cards that I'm posting this morning.  All the papers are from Club Scrap - the first card uses a sentiment stamp from Club Scrap and flower from stash.  Ribbon is also from my stash.  The 2nd card has a HB greeting from Club Scrap and the metal flower brads are from Stampin Up.

If you aren't a member of Technique Junkies, be sure to check out http://patstamps.com/ to learn about this great way to learn new techniques and let them know that Diana sent you.  I hope you'll also check out Beth Norman's Blog to see the great card she created.  I hope you like this weekly challenge and decide to join in on the fun.  Beth will give out information on how to link up with Technique Junkies with your creation.

Thanks and we'll see you the next time you visit.  Please don't forget to leave me a note about your visit :)

"Try That Technique Thursday"

It's time for the weekly "Try That Technique" Challenge that I've been doing with Beth Norman.  This week we chose the "Mosaic Magic" from the August 2006 Newsletter.  This is my card - I chose these bright spring-like colors and hope you enjoy.  All of my papers are from Clubscrap and the greeting stamp is also from Club Scrap.  This is a fun technique and I may do some more in the near future.

Be sure to hop over to Beth's blog to see here version of the technique....she chose a really pretty background and a great image. 
If you would like more information on how to do this fun and easy technique, or want to  know more about becoming a "Junkie" check out Pat Huntoon's site.

Thank you - I hope you enjoyed this card and would love to see you become a "junkie" :)

Cards from the last week of Club Scrap's PSL

I'm just going to post a few of the last week's worth of cards for the Club Scrap PSL event - for me it was 8 weeks of making cards - 222 total.  I had a great deal of fun and will have a lot of cards to use for birthdays, etc plus I am sending some to the "Cards for Heros"  program.  I hope you enjoy these.

All papers, etc from Club Scrap.

2 New Easter Cards

I've been doing the "card of the day " sor Michael Strong's yahoo group and there are the last 2 cards I posted.  I hope you enjoy them.  This card uses the Michael Strong "Pot" stamp, strips cut from paper for the stems, flower punches topped with some cute little egg buttons that I found on close out table at a Quilt Shop that was closing out going out of business 3 years ago while in Colorado.  All the papers are from Club Scrap.

This card I made using the "Mosaic Magic" technique from Technique Junkies - August 2006 newsletter, and used the Spring Cameo stamp from Michael Strong.  All paper from Club Scrap.

 Thanks for looking and I really enjoy your comments :)