A little fun

Here is a link to a great giveaway for those of you who have a Cricut and the SCAL2 program!!

http://svgcuts.com/blog/?p=7764

Just a little tease!

The December Technique Junkie newsletter is coming out soon!!  (Not mailed yet but soon......)  So, here is just a little teaser for you.  This is called the foiled stencil technique.  The results on this are quite stunning. 

We had a great Thanksgiving in Bend.  Went Black Friday shopping with my girls.  We had a TON of fun.  Instead of getting up at 4am.....we just stayed up!!  Some of the sales were staring at midnight so we just stayed up all night and got home at 10am.  Crazy but crazy fun!!  Maybe more stories later.

Wednesday is the big day!

Wednesday will be the start of my yearly card sale.  If you live in the area, you are more than welcome to come.  Send me your e-mail and I'll e-mail you the flyer with directions and hours.  I'll be open until Sat.


I'm finishing up an awesome exploding surprise box that I learned from a friend at our beach retreat.  I'll try to post pics soon.  I also made six of the awesome card boxes that have all kinds of goodies inside.  Pics below.

Hope to see you!

Silent but not Quiet!

I've been pretty silent on my blog but I certainly haven't been quiet at home!  I've been frantically working on items for my once a year card sale that I have in my home.  I just finished these fun little gift card holders.  Each one has a decorated paper on the inside as well that is a different pattern.  So easy to make and great for those smaller scraps of paper that you accumulate.

Marvelous Marque from the new CD!

Here is a card I made from one of the technqiue from the new Motion CD mentioned below.  The technique is called Marvelous Marque.  It is really fun to make and the results are surprising!  The "joy" on the first photo is pulled apart when you open the card to reveal the image below.  So fun!! 

Have you ordered your CD yet?  The price is wonderful for the number of techniques you get!!

I know that at least one of you have ordered it!  Give a comment if you did!

THIS is an awesome box........

I just got an e-mail from my friend, Pat Huntoon, showing another cool example of what is in the new Motion CD (you can click on the PayPal button to the right to pre-order).  I loved the box shown so much and want you to see it....it is really awesome!!  Sounds like she will be an an upcoming show with a class on this box as well......in the NY area!  Wish I was closer!!

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I love this Stationery Box. It is remarkable easy to make -- a few pieces of paper, a few cuts, a few folds...and viola! When closed the box is pretty enough, but when opened...it fits cards, envelopes, tags, a little notebook, a pen, stamps, and little note cards, too. It is a gorgeous little package of delight! This box is found on the Fancy Folds and Motion CD, which is available for pre-order now though the link at the end of this post. The CD has step-by-step directions to make the box, with pictures for each step -- all in a printable pdf format, making it simple for you to follow the directions. There are 60 projects on the CD in the same format! But wait -- there's more! I am exhibiting and demoing at the Greater New York Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Show in Smithtown Long Island on November 6th. As part of that, I am teaching a class on how to make this exact box! If you are interested in attending the show and/or signing up for the class, I encourage you to visit http://stampsmith.net/newyorkshow.htm for full details. I would love to have you join me! I am fortunate to have Donna Duquette joining me at the show. She and I will be demoing several of the new Fold/Motion cards that are on the CD. Come by and meet us! If you would like to pre-order the Fancy Folds and Motion CD, which ships in November, simply click the link on the side bar: I will be posting new artwork from the CD all month long...make sure to order yours!

OH MY GOODNESS!!

THIS sounds like the coolest CD!!  See the ad below!!  I'm getting one.......;-)  I can't think of a better gift for a crafting friend or relative than this.  Wouldn't it make an awesome, wonderful gift or even a stocking stuffer!

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I (Pat Huntoon) am thrilled to announce a brand new product from the Technique Junkie Newsletter:

The Fancy Folds and Motion Paper Crafts CD! This CD contains 60 Tutorials for all things folded and motion-related. There are 30 Brand new tutorials on this CD, and 30 from the TJ archives. All of the tutorials are in step-by-step pictorial format, and are printable to 8-1/2" x 11" paper. Everything on this CD folds or moves! Of course, there are explicit directions for each tutorial...and fabulous examples from the TJ Design Team. This new CD will ship in November.

Here is a preview of one of the cards -- a Tall Graduated Accordion Card -- on the CD:

The CD is $17.95 for US and Canadian Residents (Overseas, $19.95US). Pre-orders start TODAY!

Email me for an invoice or send a check to me at::

Pat Huntoon

Technique Junkie Newsletter

PO Box 16547

Stamford CT 06905

Let's get FANCY!

I have included the PayPal link for this CD on my right hand column!! 

So excited!!

THIS is the cover of the magazine that I have some art published in!!  I was very excited when they contacted me to do a journal and card set early this summer.  Onyx Expressions provided the stamp for us and we were to create!  I used the Faux Designer Paper technique from the Technique Junkies newsletter for the background of the journal and the card.  There are a lot of great card pieces in this issue and Lisa Sommerville from our Technique Junkie group is in there as well.  You might consider grabbing a copy.  It will be on the shelves around the 12th of October.

Below is a picture of the journal that I submitted.  The card used the same image and background.  It is hard to see on this small picture but I cut out and bumped up the socks, chair and Santa to give it more interest.  I used a punch for the snowflakes.  The base is one of those inexpensive journals from the school supply section of most stores.

Here is a little blurb from Crafts N Things to give you a teaser of what is in this issue:

Let Crafts 'n things® show you how to make the 2010 holiday season your creative best! Hand-crafted holiday cards and gifts, quick-and-clever ornaments and dazzling décor ideas abound in the December issue. Check out the Budget-Savvy Gifts section for a dozen handmade gift ideas that fit your budget and don't scrimp on style. You don't need to spend a fortune to make your loved ones feel treasured! Be sure to say "hello" to some of our cutest Christmas friends ever, including a houndstooth holiday bear, recycled sock penguins, festive snowmen to sculpt, stitch or sew, and, of course, a jolly St. Nick or two. Go directly to the top of Santa's "Nice List" when you give homemade decadent treats -- from heavenly cappuccino truffles to beautifully packaged chocolate chip banana bread, every morsel packs a dollop of holiday happiness. Love decorating for the holidays? Discover the secrets to creating sophisticated holiday décor on a shoestring, then invite the girls over for a special night of Christmas cookie painting in our Girls' Night In spectacular. Creativity and food -- who can beat that?! New this year, don't miss our special 30-Minute Ornaments showcase. Whatever your style, you're sure to find at least one special addition for your tree. Happy Holidays!

AND THE WINNER IS............

Sorry to be late........I was called away unexpectedly by my DH to help haul a club trailer back to our house.


I must say that I have really enjoyed see where you are all from.  For those of you who lived in Ohio.....I used to live in Carey!  The small metropolis of about 2700 people, just 20 miles east of Findlay.    For those of you who lived in Colorado.....I used to live in Aspen for my 8th grade through High School years.  For those of you who live in Oregon......I'm in Oregon City!!

Now on to the winner........
I punched in the numbers online and the winner was......

 

That lucky number belongs to:  Diana Becker!!  Congrats to you!!!!  Please e-mail me through this blog to give me your address!

Diana Becker said...

What a great blog give away - I live in Florida - in the USA - Didia B

September 30, 2010 8:33 PM 

 

 

Tomorrow is the big day!!

If you haven't made a comment on last Thursday's post NOW is the time to do it.  I'll be closing the voting at noon Pacific Time and announcing the winner.  Remember to make your comment on that post NOT this one!!  ;-)

Free CD!!!

Well......it is THAT time of year again!!!   I have ONE free Technique Junkie CD to give away to one of you!!  This is the BRAND NEW CD8!!  Hot off the press! 

You will need to leave me a comment on THIS post.  This time, I would like you to tell me what state/country  you live in!!   This offer is for Internationals as well!!

I will announce the winner on October  6th.  That is only 6 days away!  Tell your friends!!

Stoned cowboy!

Well.........he isn't actually stoned!  Hee hee!!  The technique I used on this card is called Polished Stone through the Window.  I really love the way this cowboy stamp comes out with this technique.  I also used torn frames around the sentiment.  That cowboy, by the way, is from www.Rubberstampave.com.    The owner, Kathy, has absolutely awesome cowboy stamps.  This cowboy has always been my favorite for this technique.

When you read this post, I'll be at the end of a week long stamping retreat at the beach!  I know I'll be in 7th heaven.  My hubby, however, probably isn't.  He wasn't too thrilled about me being gone a whole week.  I'm coming home soon honey!!

Breauna's Birthday Card

Here is the card that I made for my granddaughter, Breauna.  She will turn 8 tomorrow.  She is becoming a beautiful grownup girl and I'm proud to be her grandma.  I watched her the first four years of her life and we do have a special bond.  She is also very loving......my huggy girl!  She is going to have a Hawaiian theme for her birthday and although this isn't a Hawaiian image, I thought that the colors and flower background would suffice.  The image is from Mo's Digital Pencil and is colored with Copic Markers.  The words are from Stampin Up.  I used the Technique Junkie technique of Wisped Frames and Out of the Box for this card.  The frames are somewhat hard to see.....but there are there.  I really needed my W1 pen for the mouse's face but that darn pen seems to be missing and that surely distresses me!!  I did mount the sentiment and the mouse up a layer with foam tape.   Hope you enjoy!!

It's CD Time Again!

Below are details about the upcoming Technique Junkie CD!  Please read below!

If you have enjoyed the techniques that I have shared on my blog then you would really love what is on the CD!

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It's time for CD8 – Have YOU ordered yours yet?

Each year the Technique Junkie Newsletter tutorials are compiled onto a CD with 10 additional bonus techniques. They are reformatted as pdfs for easy printing and screen reading. The Eighth edition CD has 100 tutorials on it!

Click Here for an example of what the tutorials on the CD look like.

100 tutorials in that format – to access, view and/or print whenever you want. It’s a great value!

The 8th Edition CD is available right now for pre-order for $19.95 for non-subscriber US residents (Canadian and overseas, add postage). The CD is $14.95 for Subscribers ($15.95 for Canadians, and $16.905 for overseas residents).

Want to subscribe or renew? One year subscription or renewal with the CD is $29.95. A one year subscription is $16.95 ($18.95 Canadian, $22.95 Overseas).  Prices valid through 12-01-10.

Simply email me for an invoice or send a check to me to the address below. Thank you!!

Pat Huntoon

www.techniquejunkies.com

PO Box 16547

Stamford CT 06905

Leveling Up........

Sometimes I wish camera were more like the naked eye.  I have lots of layers on this but it surely is hard to tell in the photo!!  The layering technique is called Leveling Up and is one of the techniques in the August Technique Junkie Newsletter.  The background (black and gold) is also a TJ technique but in my haste to get this post done, I don't have time to look the name of it up.  I used black glossy paper and Lumiere paint to create it.  I used a piece just like this on a tiger card that was published last year in RubberStampMadness magazine. 

The image on this card has such rich colors......I really love it.  It is from a collage sheet from a company called Twisted Papers.  Their images are all digital and oh so easy to use.  I printed this particular image off three times.  Once a little larger than the other two for the bottom layer of the image.  Then I cut the cob and the husks off one layer and mounted them on the last layer to give a 3-dimensional look.  In real life it is just beautiful!! I added a little copper yarn fiber to give it a little sparkle.  I hope that you like it too.

Now for a long overdue car accident report:
I am STILL going in for treatments from our car accident.  My shoulder is almost 90%.  I can move it pretty good now.......just a little tight towards the end of the movement.  My bulging disc is causing a little more problems than I would like.  The physical therapy didn't seem to be doing any good.  In fact, I think I can say that I think it was doing more harm than good.  So.......the PT was deleted from the treatment plan and acupuncture was added.  I was a little scared to do it because I thought it would be really painful.  BUT I was sooooooo wrong.  I rather like it!  I think that it is helping....at least a lot more than the PT was!!  AND I also had Spinal Decompression added to my treatment plan.  This is a unit that provides a type of traction on the affected discs.  Way different than just plain traction though.  You can see the unit and how it works on my chiropractor's site:  http://hilltophealth.com/index.php    This is not my regular chiropractor, whom I really love.  I would have rather had my adjustments by her and the SpineMed by the other doctor but it had something to do with the insurance coding that prevented it.  I've had two treatments with the SpineMed so far.   There wasn't any soreness after the first one but I was sore after the second one as the poundage was increased about 10% from the time before.  One of these days I hope that I can say that I can feel my toes again!     

On another side note:  I went in to the Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute to see if the floater in my eye would be blast-able (is that a word?).  Unfortunately, it seems that the floater is too close to my retina so the irritation of the floater being right in the middle of my vision will stay.   They did offer a solution......they take out all the vitreous and replace it with a man-made material.  Uh.......I don't think so!!!!  Maybe God has something special planned for it!  Hmmmmm............      They also did a Glare test to see how much the slowly growing cataracts are affecting my night vision.  If my eyes measure at 20/50 then the insurance would pay for the cataract surgery.  My left eye is at 20/50 but my right eye is at 20/40 so nothing for me yet.  Maybe in another couple of years. 

Now......let's make it just a little longer of a post!  ;-)  Just after the 4th of July we made a big change in our family room.  Well......at least it was big for us!!  We took down the 20 year old 'college' plank and decorative cinder block bookshelves and replaced them with real ones!  Then as the old ones came down, it was obvious that the back wall should be painted.  I hired my son-in-law (who needed some work) and we painted it a gold color.  Well......I really like it.....it matches some of my painting really well.  Ray, on the other hand........hates it.  I told him that if he really didn't like it after a year that he could take down everything, unload the bookshelves and repaint it white.  ;-)