Color a Carnation with Teri's Video Tips

Several Technique Tuesday team members have been playing with this month's Greenhouse Society stamp set, Carnation Friends. Julie colored the image using basic markers, Tam used our watercolor crayons, and Teri added color with Copic markers. They all report the slightly thicker lines and open space in this stamp set make it easy to use, even for those who aren't coloring experts. Yet it is sophisticated enough to delight the most experienced artist.

In this video, Teri demonstrates how she used Copic markers to color the carnation. Since carnations come in so many shades, make the flower in your friend's favorite color. Then add your favorite sentiment to create a beautiful card for your bestie!

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If you visited our website over the last week, you discovered it has a new look. We've been working behind the scenes to create an improved site for you! One of the features you've asked for is the ability to see past orders. Now when you log into your account, you'll be able to view on-line orders placed since 2013!

It's a work in progress, so we'd love your feedback. If you find a link not working or have any thoughts to share, please let us know. Use the Contact Us box on the website. Hope you like it!

A DIY Canning Jar Gift to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Hi everyone!

Teri here, and I've got a fun project for you today from Technique Tuesday's Julie Chaddock!

Julie came up with the perfect Valentine's Day gift for a friend. What's that, you ask? Well, friends check this out.

Yep! A canning jar filled with goodies!

It's easy to make one like Julie's. Start with a wide rimmed canning jar. Put a layer of candy at the bottom and then add a cupcake on top!

Decorate the top of the jar with a little ribbon and then add a stamped tag to the jar.

Julie created her tag from cardstock. She stamped the jar from the Meant to Be stamp set and added a little color to it. The words are from the You Aren't Normal clear stamp set. She finished off tag with some hearts cut with the Charming Hearts DIY Steel Dies. Easy peasy!

Such a fun idea! Inspired to make a jar like Julie's? Share it with us through our Facebook page and on Instagram. Be sure to use the #TechniqueTuesday hashtag.

Two Valentine's Cards = Two Ways to Use the Charming Hearts Dies!

Hi everyone!

Teri here, and I'm excited to share with you a couple love-themed cards created with Technique Tuesday's Charming Hearts DIY Steel Dies. These cards would be great to give for Valentine's Day or on an anniversary, or even when you randomly just want to let someone you care about know you are thinking of them!

The Charming Hearts dies are super cute with hearts incorporated into each shape. There are charms, tags and banners! Oh, how fun they are!

I used the dies in a very traditional way to make this first card by making some banners. I just love banners!

I adhered each of the banners to my card and then poked holes to stitch twine through them. This helped to make them look like they were hanging!

You''ll notice I filled in some of the banners with hearts! I used the hearts left over from when I cut the banners out. 

I did something different with my second card. I created the design by taking several of the charms and arranging them together in a grid pattern.

I filled some of the charms with hearts. And to make the hearts pop, I applied glitter glue to some of them. Glitter glue is a great way to give a card bit of glitz without a lot of bulk!

You might be wondering about the sentiments on these cards. They both came from the You Aren't Normal clear stamp set. It's such a fun, sassy stamp set. 

Thanks for stopping by today! Watch TechniqueTuesday.com for more ideas for using these dies and all the other new products from Technique Tuesday!

Do You Know Frederick and Fiona's Story?

This month's foxy Animal House couple is Frederick and Fiona. Although they came from opposite sides of the tracks, fate brought them together. Now all they want to do is play on birthday greetings, gift tags, Valentine's Day projects, and get well cards.

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Frederick and Fiona's funny sayings and hand-drawn elements are ideal for card makers and crafters who love to color. For even more versatility, mix them together with the stamps from the Go Wild set. Plus for a limited time, when you join the Animal House auto-ship program you will receive the Go Wild stamp set FREE.

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We hope you are enjoying learning about the adorable critters in the new Animal House collection. Each month we'll be adding a charming character to the menagerie. You'll be able to read their humorous biographies too!

Watch the Animal House Project Ideas Video

Meet the Animal House Critters for January through March!

The critters are out and they want to play on your next project! In today's video, you'll meet the animals featured in the first 3 months of our new Animal House stamp sets and steel dies. You'll also see project ideas for cards, party decor, and your planner too!

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If you missed the Animal House announcement earlier this week, pounce on over to our website to learn more. Plus check out the limited time offer for a free stamp set!

Winner... Winner... Seasons Givings Blog Hop Winner!

Hi everyone!

The time has come to announce the winner the All You Need Is Love stamp set from the Seasons Givings Blog Hop! 

That would be Betsy Fain!

Congrats! Teri just sent you an email so we can get your stamp set out to you.

Thanks again to all of you who stopped by during the hop and left so many kind comments! We love hearing from you and we hope you will come back again soon!

 

Fall in Love with January's New Products

You're going to be smitten with this month's new products. The loving sentiments and hand-drawn images in the new stamp sets will help you show your sweetheart, family and friends how much you care. Plus the heart charms and other love-themed dies are perfect for Valentine's Day, weddings, and heartfelt projects all year long!

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Are you a card maker or paper crafter who loves to color? Check out the new Animal House stamps and matching steel dies.

You can purchase the stamps and dies individually. Or enroll in the monthly auto-ship program to receive 25% off. Plus for a limited time, you will also receive a FREE Go Wild stamp set if you join the auto-ship program!

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