Monday, February 1, 2010

Technique Junkies - Technique by Design

Hi all! Welcome to the Technique Junkies "Technique by Design" blog hop! If you've landed here first, you'll want to head over to the Design Junkie blog so you don't miss any of the fantastic artwork the Design Team has created for you.

This month's blog hop is a bit different - we are challenging all you Junkies to create a card, using the sketch below, for a chance to win a fantastic prize! You can find all the details on Pat Huntoon's blog, which is the final stop in our blog hop.

For my card, I've turned the sketch on its side. To create my squares, I used three different techniques: Cracked Glass (2-08),  Cuttlebug Stamps (4-09), and Dabbed Shimmers (from the current newsletter). The stamps I've used are all from Artistic Outpost's Paris Exposition and Birds of a Feather stamp collections.

I hope you all give this a try! The next stop on the hop is Evelyn's wonderful blog. Enjoy!
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17 comments:

  1. Chrissy DFebruary 1, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Shelly, this card is stunning! I love the different colors and your design. PERFECT! TFS!

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  2. HettyFebruary 1, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    What a lovely sample of inspiration!!

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  3. SandyFebruary 1, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Wow your work is very inspiring.
    Fantastic card.

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  4. froebelsternchenFebruary 1, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    GREAT CARD!

    hug Susi

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  5. UnknownFebruary 1, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    I like the colors you used on this card. Great interpretation of the sketch......

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  6. Evelyn S.February 1, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Fabulous French creation, Shelly! The colors are so dramatic, too! I like how you flipped the sketch.

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  7. Vickie KertzFebruary 1, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Love the colors and old fashioned look. I am a real fan of Artistic Outpost also. TFS

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  8. Cyndi WatkinsFebruary 1, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Beautiful, Shelly. Those techniques work great together! I think I need to buy those stamps. Artistic Outpost, you say?

    Cyndi

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  9. Shelly SchmidtFebruary 1, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Great card- love your technique samples- Great stamps too! TFS

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  10. Beth NormanFebruary 1, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful card.

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  11. Lynn StevensFebruary 1, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Hey I recognize those stamps LOL. Shelly you really are one fantastic artist. I Love seeing your work!

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  12. Kathie McGuireFebruary 1, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Wow, this is just a gorgeous card Shelly!! What a great execution of this sketch. Awesome!!

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  13. Jane BosiFebruary 1, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  14. Patti JFebruary 2, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    I love that you flipped the sketch! I'm a big flipper - love to vary a sketch! Beautiful card - love your techniques, and your amazing colors. TFS!

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  15. MichelleFebruary 2, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Stunningly beautiful. TFS!

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  16. Lisa SomervilleFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Love your take on the sketch! Very vintage!

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  17. Beth NormanFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Beautiful. I love the vintage feel you have going on. I love your balloon stamps too.

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Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate your comments so much!