The Open Road

I used Tire Track to create the background. Both verses from Open Road were heat embossed on each side of the stem.   The flower is from Something Will Grow.   I inked the stamp with Versamark and then using dye based markers  to ink up the flower before stamping.  That gives clear embossing powder something to stick to before heat embossing it.  

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Smallest Bell

The background image is Vintage Music.    I used the Ink Blending Brushes to apply ink through the Jingle Bells Stencil.  Ink was also applied over the music image. Joyful Jingle was stamped over the stencil image.  Dazzle Shimmering Bliss Topper was spritzed over all. 

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With Deepest Sympathy

No matter the season,  death occurs.  No matter the season, when death does occur friends (and extended family) need to remember those for whom this deepest loss does occur.   I know all too well.  When my husband of nearly 47 years suddenly passed away,  sympathy cards meant a lot to me.  In some cases it was like a hug from far away.  I still have every sympathy sent to me during that time five years ago.  

It also seems like the need for sympathy cards come in bunches.  I usually have several ready.  I didn't this year.  In the last week to ten days I have needed about six.  I cannot imagine dealing with great grief at Christmas time.  If I could reach out and give all of these friends a huge hug I would.  But I cannot -- most are too far away.  And unfortunately Covid19 prevents hugs to those who are in my same area.  So my cards will have to suffice as hugs.  

So this week, I sat down to make several sympathy cards.  I will need to sit down and make more right after Christmas.  I do not want to be caught short handed again!!

The praying for you stamp is a Stampin' Up stamp -- and retired.  The center stamp  is a Stampers Anonymous stamp and I think it may still be available.  The other stamps are Technique Junkies stamps: Key Script,  French Text, and A Colorful Life Designs Stencil Gothic Swirl.   To apply color I used sponges, Ink Blending Brushes from Technique Junkies,  and Ocean Depth Shimmering Bliss spray.   Then to add a final touch of light shimmer, I used Dazzle Shimmering Bliss Topper.  

I hope my card conveys not only sympathy over their loss of a loved one, and love and caring for the family as well.  And I hope despite each family's loss they are able to celebrate Christmas with the joy  of remembering our Savior's birth brings!

 

Miracle of Christmas

I used several Technique Junkies Stamps for this card.  I inked up Fir Forest with two colors of ink and stamped it above a mask or torn paper in the shape of a hill.    Then I used a snowflake from SnowFlakes for the sky.   The verse is from Gifts of Christmas.   It was heat embossed.  

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Silent Night

I used several die cuts of Bethlehem out of brown vellum.   Holy Night Silent Night was heat embossed over brown pigment ink across the sky.  I spritzed Dazzle Shimmering Bliss Topper over the front of the card.

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Subtle Christmas

I used Dotted Merry Christmas,  Winter Bouquet,  and applied ink through the Lace Doily Stencil with Ink Blending Brushes.  I chose to use a light touch with subtle coloring.  The greeting was heat embossed with silver embossing powder.

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A North Pole Christmas

I created three tags with Fir Forest and the Cloud Edger Stencil.   I added the greeting from Santa Mail to the center tag.  Sponging the edges of the tags gave definition and dimension. 

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Joyful Bells

 I used Joyful Jingle as the focal verse for this card.  A die cut poinsettia for the embellishment and to finish the card. 

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Holly Berry Christmas

I die cut the holly and berries.  I applied ink on a separate piece of card stock which is layered behind  the die cut card stock.  Dotted Merry Christmas is stamped and heat embossed on the front  panel.   I spritzed Dazzle Shimmering Bliss Topper over the inked areas before topping it with the top layer.    

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Brightly Shining

I used Brightly Shining and the  Shining Star Stencil to create this card.  I used silver ink with the Ink Blending Brushes.  I added teeny tiny rhinestones to some of the stars.   Bethlehem  is a die cut. 

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35% Off Technique Junkies Inventory Reduction Sale - Day 15 FINAL DAY

  

Daisy Garden

One Must Live

Rose

Rose

I have some other VERY EXCITING NEWS for bargain hunters.  Technique Junkies is having an Inventory Reduction Sale starting today, December 1!!  Click on the blue hyperlink to find all of the stamps on sale.  When Pat announced this to the Design Team, it was 7 pages long!!  So it is not just a few stamps, oh no.  

Come on over to the Technique Junkies *35% Inventory Reduction Sale!* You read that correctly 35% off plus you can use my code TJ10Judy and save ANOTHER 10%!! WOW, just WOW!

*Don't miss out on these limited-time discounts.* **Ready for a bargain?**

Selected in-stock items are 35% off through December 15th - 2 weeks only!!**

Technique Junkies needs to reduce their in-stock items - wonderful stamps from the TJ booth stock and more! As Technique Junkies redesigns their booth for the coming year, you benefit!*

**Limited to in-stock inventory. No wholesale orders, please.*

**There are 300 different stamps and sets in the sale category! Hurry though - supplies are limited.**

***Select any item from the (http://techniquejunkie35% discount category** and it will be discounted automatically at checkout.***

*BONUS! If you have a Design Team discount code, you can apply that, too!* TJ10Judy - works for me!!

Here are a few other cards made from stamps in the Inventory Reduction Sale:

Birds and Butterflies

Saying Grace

The Saxophonist

Birds and Butterflies

Starfish

Birds on a Branch Silhouette

Daisy Garden

 Only the blue hyperlinked stamped sets are the Inventory Reduction sale.  

You can also use TJ10Judy to save an additional 10% off your order.  

Have an inky day!

A Snowy Blue Christmas and 35% Off Technique Junkies Inventory Reduction Sale - Day 14

 This lovely folded card uses background paper and 3 Technique Junkies stamps.  I used  a stamp from Santa Mail and heat embossed with silver embossing powder. Then I punched out the snowflake and layered it. The verse is from Oh Christmas Tree,  and the other snowflakes are from Snowflakes.

Now I have some other VERY EXCITING NEWS for bargain hunters.  Technique Junkies is having an Inventory Reduction Sale starting today, December 1!!  Click on the blue hyperlink to find all of the stamps on sale.  When Pat announced this to the Design Team, it was 7 pages long!!  So it is not just a few stamps, oh no.  

Come on over to the Technique Junkies *35% Inventory Reduction Sale!* You read that correctly 35% off plus you can use my code TJ10Judy and save ANOTHER 10%!! WOW, just WOW!

*Don't miss out on these limited-time discounts.* **Ready for a bargain?**

Selected in-stock items are 35% off through December 15th - 2 weeks only!!**

Technique Junkies needs to reduce their in-stock items - wonderful stamps from the TJ booth stock and more! As Technique Junkies redesigns their booth for the coming year, you benefit!*

**Limited to in-stock inventory. No wholesale orders, please.*

**There are 300 different stamps and sets in the sale category! Hurry though - supplies are limited.**

***Select any item from the (http://techniquejunkie35% discount category** and it will be discounted automatically at checkout.***

*BONUS! If you have a Design Team discount code, you can apply that, too!* TJ10Judy - works for me!!

Here are a few cards made from stamps in the Inventory Reduction Sale:

Dust or Magic

Starfish

Holidays 1 Flourish Sentiments

I have only named the sets in the inventory Reduction Sale. I will be sharing more samples tomorrow.

Save 10% when you use TJ10Judy in the coupon box as you check out.

Have  a marvelous day, and get inkly!