Out of the East

November Treasure Hunt

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600

Welcome to the Technique Junkie Newsletter November Treasure Hunt! This month we are treating you to some fun sneak previews of the December Issue.

Wasn't Lisa's project full of inspiration? If you didn't arrive here from the Technique Junkie blog, you don't want to miss what our whole DT has in store for you! The Treasure Hunt starts at the Technique Junkie Blog.

In the process of going from blog to blog you will want to collect small treasures along the way! At the end of the hunt, put your treasure collection together to see what it says and follow Pat’s directions to win this month FABULOUS prize ...

3 Stamp Sets (one each from Art Neko, Innovative Stamp Creations and Clear Artistic Stamps)
1 Paper Pack from Club Scrap

This is one of the cards I did using a technique called Spritzed Stone, a fun technique with fabulous result! The gorgeous image is from Innovative Stamp Creations. The sentiments are from Technique Tuesday. For the background, I used the Metallic Pop technique. A Cuttlebug folder was also used for this card. Enjoy!

Here is your clue for this hunt! Have fun!

Now for your next CLUE, you must go to Shelly's blog. Not only will you find your next clue but you will also be treated to some fabulous art. Be there!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

October Treasure Hunt

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Are you ready for another treasure hunt? Isn't Kimm's project a beauty? If you did not arrive here from the Technique Junkies Blog, you will need to go back there to start your hunt! Pat will be offering a prize at the end of the Treasure Hunt through a drawing of those who have the correct answer. You will need to leave a comment on Pat's blog and follow the directions she has with your answer. The drawing for this hunt will be held Friday morning at 9 am EST.

Here's my card using the Embossed Crayon Resist technique. The image is from Innovative Stamp Creations and coloured in with Copic pens.

My clue for you this month is:

Now you need to hop on over to Beth's blog for your next clue. She has some wonderful eye-candy for ya! Enjoy the hunt!

Thanks for stopping by and for taking the time to comment! Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Friends

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0500

Hope y'all are having a wonderful start to your week this week! I also hope you are all enjoying life and the beautiful autumn season. Where I am, the leaves are starting to change their colours and the air is crisp and cold. Just little things I'm thankful for!

Here's a card using 2 Technique Junkie Newsletter techniques, Painted Puzzle, a bonus technique from the latest CD release and Burnished Background from the October '09 issue. Both are fun techniques to be sure and the possibilities are endless. If you haven't gotten your latest CD release, I encourage you to do so. The bonus techniques on the CD will blow you away!

On my card, the stamp image on the puzzle is from Paperbag Studio. Background is from Stampin' Up! Click photo to enlarge. Enjoy!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

TJ September Treasure Hunt!

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Are you ready for another Treasure Hunt? If you did not arrive here from Shelly's blog, you will need to go back to the Technique Junkie Blog. That's where the hunt begins. Vada & Judy have some wonderful eye candy waiting for you there!

Here are the cool treasures for this hunt:
- 1 Package of Paperclay for Petroglyphic Technique
- 1 Jar of Smooch Ink
- Micro Pearl Pearl Ex for Jeweled Acetate
- Glitter for PK Glitz Technique
- 3 Stamp Sets
- $10.00 Gift Certificate from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

This is a little sneak peek of a technique, Embossed Crayon Resist, from the soon to be released October '09 issue. All stamps are the Time to Stamp line from I Brake for Stamps. The scanner just can't capture the shimmer of this card. But believe me it's pretty cool and a fun technique to be sure!

And here's the clue for your hunt, the letter:

Now you must head on over to Lisa's blog. She has your next treasure and another great work of art.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Cards for Troops

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0500

About two months ago, my friend and neighbour, Barbara, told me her husband, David, who is stationed in Afghanistan would be coming home to visit for a couple of weeks in early September. I wanted to do something nice to show how much I appreciate our service men and women. I also knew that I have many friends who would want to do the same. So, I sent out a request for handmade cards for our troops to send with David for when he return to Afghanistan.

Well, David was here and has gone back to his service September 18th. The photo below is of David & my son with shoe boxes loaded with greeting cards. My friend, Linda E., my son, and I delivered the cards to David's house the day before David was to leave. 940 cards total were donated for my little Cards for Troops program. Thank you to all my stamping friends for your generosity above and beyond my imagination! I'm truly grateful. And I know with all my heart that the troops appreciate you as well!

God bless our Troops! God bless America! Pray continually for our fighting men and women and their family!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Happy Birthday, Burt!

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:18:00 -0500

Today is my good friend's (Burt) birthday. He is turning some big numbers :) I made this card just for him. We'll go and celebrate his birthday later at a nut house and grab some BBQ at a back-wood Arkansas kinda place. Should be extremely interesting. Burt is interesting, fun and super intelligent. I'm blessed to have him as a friend!

The metal plate background piece is made using AI Foil technique from the August '09 TJ Newsletter. It's a totally fun technique with great result. Denim part is pieces from my son's old jeans. Firearm is from Burt's wife, Linda, my sweet adopted sister. Hope Burt likes his card!

Thanks for stopping by today. I'll try to post more regularly. But do check back on Monday the 28th for another TJ Treasure hunt! Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Technique Junkie August TREASURE HUNT

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Welcome, one and all, to the August Technique Junkie Treasure Hunt! If you did not arrive here from Shelly's blog, you must go back to the Technique Junkie blog and start your hunt from there. There are many eye-candies in store for you!

The techniques used on my card are sneak peeks to not one but two of the techniques on the new CD 7 release called Painted Puzzle and Art Square. All stamps are from one of our generous TJ sponsors, Club Scrap. Click photo for a larger view.

Again, in the process of your treasure hunting, you will collect small treasures from each stop! At the end of the hunt, put your treasure collection together to see what it says and follow Pat’s directions to win this month FABULOUS prize ...

A TREASURE CHEST of goodies filled with the new-release CD, THREE stamp sets and a package of Shimmers! Fabulous prizes, won't you say?

And my clue for you this month is the letter: "o"

Next stop, head on over to the one and only TJ Queen, Pat Huntoon's blog! Your prize awaits for those who answer correctly. Follow Pat's directions and leave a comment on her blog. She will use a random generator to pick a winner!

We will have another Treasure Hunt next month. Come back every last Monday of every month for the fun and fabulous prizes! Happy hunting!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Technique Junkie First Ever TREASURE HUNT

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the Technique Junkie Newsletter first ever TREASURE HUNT! This month we are treating you to some fun SNEAK PEEKS of the August Issue.

Wasn't Jane's project full of inspiration? If you didn't arrive here from the Technique Junkie blog, you don't want to miss what our whole DT has in store for you! The Treasure Hunt starts at the Technique Junkie Blog.

In the process of going from blog to blog you will want to collect small treasures along the way! At the end of the hunt, put your treasure collection together to see what it says and follow Pat’s directions to win this month FABULOUS prize ...

The grand prize is for one lucky winner to become a Technique Junkie for life!

The winner will receive any back issues or CD's that they do not already have -- PLUS they will receive all future CD's and issues as they are published for FREE!

WOW, that's one gigantic treasure! You know you can use a lifetime membership to this fabulous newsletter!

The CLUE here is ... "S".

This is one of the cards I did using a technique called AI Foil, a fun technique with fabulous result! I used the gorgeous Big Shot embossing folder from Stampin' Up! for this card. Other ingredients to whet your appetite are alcohol inks, aluminum foil and StazOn ink.

Now for your next CLUE, you must go to Shelly's blog. Not only will you find your next clue but you will also be treated to some fabulous art. Be there!

Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Yoo Hoo! I'm Still Here!

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0500

WOW, long time no see! You probably wonder what had happened to me or if I was still alive. I am still here, alive and well. Just that I have been re-prioritising my life a bit. There are things that are first priorities, namely family and friends and there are things that are important like work and million other responsibilities. But most importantly, I want to take a journey through life that includes more of family time and time for friends away from the pit. I have more time to pray for my son, my family and friends. I have time to jog almost daily. Oh, and I so enjoy dining with my gals. Fine times. I do still make cards and send them alright. It's just not as often and just not here. I will be here a bit more because of a commitment as a DT member for Technique Junkie Newsletter but it won't be anything major. With that said ...

Please come back tomorrow for the first ever Technique Junkie Newsletter Treasure Hunt. Great prize is in store for you!

And now a little card I made using Chalk Lines technique from the TJ Newsletter, June '09 issue. Enjoy!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Anniversary Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:13:00 -0500

Della over at I Brake for Stamps is having an Anniversary Sale starting today until May 18th! Everything in her online store is 15% off. Plus every customer who uses the coupon code will be eligible for an entry for a drawing to win a grab bag of 100 stamps on May 19th.

Head on over to take advantage of this great deal! More details on IBFS Blog or as followed.

Anniversary Sale!!!

To celebrate our 5 year anniversary, we are offering 15% off of our entire website. Please use coupon code ANNIVERSARY during checkout to receive the discount. Code expires on May 18th.

BONUS: Every customer who uses the coupon code will be entered into a drawing. One lucky winner will be drawn on May 19th and will win a grab bag of 100 stamps!!

Be sure to check out our new releases. We have a new Father's Day half sheet release that includes vintage cars, a golfer, hammock and phrases. We also have some brand new Stampinback stamps. There are Backgrounds, Mona Lisa, Pose, Words and more! Be sure to click on the thumbnails to see some great card samples. You can view all of the new stamps here: http://tinyurl.com/54p8s8

Shipping will be a flat fee of $4.85 for all purchases for U.S. residents. International orders are welcome, but please contact mefor shipping rates. Please use the secure shopping cart to place your orders. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Paypal.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Manly Card

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Sun, 3 May 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Another preview of the new plate from I Brake for Stamps. The image was coloured in with Copic markers. And I must say I love 'em corduroy buttons from Stampin' Up!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Another Masculine Sneak Peek

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Sat, 2 May 2009 04:45:00 -0500

Della over at I Brake for Stamp is releasing the new Father's Day plate. Here's another sneak preview. A PDQ card to make for the men in your life.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Another Sneak Peek

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:24:00 -0500

I have been so busy trying to get Technique Junkie Newsletter assignments done for June. Therefore the lack of much activities online. I will try to catch up after May 3rd., OK? :)

But here's another little sneak peek of the same Father's Day plate which will be available from I Brake for Stamps in the near future. Image was done using Copic pens. A real hammock in my back yard is just what I need.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

A Clean Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Here's a super quick card using the Floating Acetate technique from the TJ Newsletter, Feb. '06 issue. Stamp is from I Brake for Stamps. Background is Simple Sumi from TJ Newsletter, Oct. '05 issue.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Another Masculine Card

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:40:00 -0500

Here's another version of the same soon to be released stamp set from I Brake for Stamps. Image is coloured in with Copic pens.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Sneak Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Here is a sneak peek of the soon to be released Father's Day plate from I Brake for Stamps. A very simple card using decorative file folder that I got from the local recycle center. I will be sure to let you know when Della releases this new set. Father's day is coming up soon :) Enjoy!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Friends Forever

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:30:00 -0500

Another Shy Bear Series from I Brake for Stamps. Image is coloured in with Copic markers. Sentiment is from the Stampinback line, also from I Brake for Stamps.

Tomorrow, I'll have a sneaky peek of the soon to be released Father's Day plate from I Brake for Stamps. Be sure to stop by :)

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Easter Wishes

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:00:00 -0500

A quick little card to wish y'all a very happy and meaningful Easter! The image is courtesy of my SBS9 sister. Thank you, Suzanne!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Down the Wooded Path

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Mon, 6 Apr 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Another quick card using the Frog in the Blender technique from the TJ Newsletter, Oct. '06 issue. All stamps are from I Brake for Stamps.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Pocket Full of Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Sun, 5 Apr 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Here's to the warmer and brighter days to come! The pocket is actually a picture of my jeans pocket. I took a photo of it and scanned it in and printed it out on my PC. The flowers are from one of an old, old first few stamps I ever owned. Enjoy your spring!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

HVN-BND

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Sat, 4 Apr 2009 03:45:00 -0500

Here's another super quick card. I have the base of the card laying around with no images on it. Got this new Changito and wanted to use it to make a guy card. And here it is :)

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

His Eye is on the Sparrow

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0500

This card features one of Korin's February new releases. This set is called His Eye is on the Sparrow. It's simply beautiful with inspiring sentiments! This card also features 2 TJ newsletter techniques. Background is the TechniqueColour Dye Inks (Dec. '07 issue) and the image uses the Out of the Box technique (Oct. '04 issue). Image is coloured in with Copic pens.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Pretty Flowers

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Another simple card using the gorgeous image from the Rosebud Stamps line over at I Brake for Stamps! The image was coloured in with Copic markers and used the Out of the Box technique from the TJ Newsletter, Oct. '04 issue.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Happy Anniversary!

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0500

So, today it's my anniversary! Made this card for DH to celebrate the many years together. Image is from Eureka Stamps. I just love to use this image for wedding or anniversary card. Background is Frog in the Blender technique from the TJ Newsletter, Oct. '06 issue. Don't remember who made the sentiment though, sorry. Oh, and this is also for the Gingersnap Creations' Chestnut Challenge - Lambs & Lions.

Happy Anniversary, Dear! :)

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Look, Who's Turning 50?

noreply@blogger.com (Manna) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0500

My DH is turning big 5-0 today! In honour of him turning such a monumental age, a cat lover, and a black & white kinda guy, I made him this card. The cat stamp is from I Brake for Stamps. The "50" embellie is a Hallmark gift charm. OK, so I do buy some Hallmark manufactured stuff, LOL. Image is coloured in with Copic markers. Gotta love the expression in those eyes.

Have a great one, Love! :)

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!