Something new

[penzilla]

I have been learning techniques here and there, but I was hoping that I could get lots of help and new ideas in one place. So if you have a technique you wouldn't mind sharing with me and anyone else on this thread then please respond with the directions, and if it's not to much, a picture. I'm kinda visual. I'm ready to learn!

[awspoede]

There are so many fun techniques - one of my favorites is called "pencil over" and I learned about here through the technique lover's challenge thread (you should check there if you love techniques - lots of ideas and pictures - I don't really have the stuff I need to post pictures). Pencil over is done by stamping a line image on dark cardstock with white pigment ink, then coloring over the lines with watercolor pencils - it looks kind of blurry and impressionistic, I think. Anyway, check out the technique lover's challenges - I think you would like them.

[penzilla]

Thanks, I will head over there and check it out. Your technique sounds neat, I will have to give it a try.

[stamps&cars]

If you really want to get into techniques, subscribe to the Technique Junkie Newsletter. It is only $18 a year for 6 issues and each issue has 10 - 13 techniques. You can also purchased CD's with the previous year's techniques on them for a low price. Visit this website for more info. www.patstamps.com. There is a sample tutorial on there that is free. Tell them Ann Clack sent you if you sign up. I signed up two years ago and have never regretted it. Cancelled all my magazine subscriptions because it was so good.

[cincystamper]

Also, check out the resources section of this site. All of the technique and project tutorials SCS has published are listed there - with pictures and a link to the galleries set up to showcase the idea (if applicable). It's a great place to start learning new stuff!

[penzilla]

Great! Thanks for directing me to the right places ladies.