TLC220 Bandanna Technique {5/11/09}

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Hello all, and welcome to another TLC Monday. Today's technique is called the Bandanna Technique (the spelling of Bandanna or Bandana are both acceptable according to Webster's Dictionary) because of the appearance of a workman's bandanna. I first heard about this technique in the August/September issue of Technique Junkies Newsletter. It's a great technique that utilizes stamped images with additional doodling done with a white opaque pen.

When I started to do my card, I googled "bandanna" to see what patterned were actually used in bandannas and was surprised to find so many variations. That's good for us creative types. BUT the really good news is that you don't have to make a bandanna patterned background. The technique really lies in the opaque white pen that you use to highlight certain aspects of your stamped image. Doodle a little - doodle a lot - it's up to you.

Basically the way to replicate the look is to stamp your image onto colored cardstock using similar ink, or make your own background with any other technique you like and stamp your image using black ink onto your cardstock. From that point you just use your stamped images as your guide as you dot and dash your way around your designs.

To view some samples already in the gallery using this technique CLICK HERE.

My sample of this fun technique can be viewed HERE.

All samples using today's technique may be found HERE.

As always, don't forget to add the keyword TLC220 when you upload your creations so that everyone can gain inspiration from the creative ladies here in the TLC group.

HINT for next week: This technique will make you "shutter".

[Nessie]

What a great challenge, I have ti give it a try!
I can't believe it - I was first!!!!

[eured99]

I got put on call today.....maybe I'll have time to play....Thanks Lynn!

[bensarmom]

Haven't done this technique yet Lynn, thanks!

[Karen B Barber]

I LOVE this technique - just never knew it had a name - but I almost can't make a card without doodling with my white gel pen somewhere, it's more of a challenge for me to make a card without the white gel pen.....so fun!! Anyway, here is mine and it has made me late for work!! Gotta FLY!!!!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...2531?cat=16096

Hope you like it!~

[Clownmom]

A brand-new technique for my, Lynn. Thanks for the challenge. Here's my card -- Changito Bandana.

Now, off to work!

[DawnL]

fun Lynn...haven't done this, thanks!

[lacyquilter]

Ooo, I've seen this and loved it - just haven't tried it yet. Hope I can make the time. Thanks, Lynn.

[n5stamper]

Here is my COWBOY KENNY'S BANDANA.

[okstamper]

Good morning! WOW! Lynn, this looks interesting. I took a couple of weeks off from stamping to get my health back up to par. I'm ready to play again...thanks for the great challenge.

[marilynprestonn]

This was quite fun to work with...and easy peasy for me.

I just love it, and will have to come again, if I can find a minute.

Stars, bandannas and cows

Enjoy and thanks for looking ladies.

[markie's mom]

Well...I pulled out some rub-ons since I couldn't find some "whimsical" stamps for the technique...I added TONS of Signo Pen white, dots, lines and fill-ins!

Here's my "Hey There Lady.....BUG!" card

[Vicky Gould]

Time-consuming technique, but, oh so cool! Thanks, Lynn!

New Sheriff in town

[ButterflyEars]

Here is my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=137367
Thanks for looking and taking time to comment.

[Cook22]

Oh good - I was hoping this was what it was going to be when you said we'd need a white pen. Be back later - thanks for this .

[MariLynn]

I love this technique. This will be so much fun. I have the tools this time.

[Annie's Pantry]

What a fun new challenge.... I can't wait to try it out. I like Markie's Mom's idea about using the rub-ons and embellishing around them. Great way to use odds and ends to create a festive background.

[gm2785]

What challenge had to put a thinking cap on. But here is mine http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=55725
Gloria

[KellyRae]

I love this technique. Adding a little bit of white gel pen livens up the black and makes for a fun card. Here's mine
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...342682?cat=705

[dancerriley]

here's mine!!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=113092

[cullenwr]

Love this look and it's a good way to utilize my often neglected Polka Dots & Paisley set: BANDANA MOJO

[cher2008]

Thank you for todays fun challenge, I needed this one

Here is my card Strawberry Swirl Delight

[cher2008]

Here is another for todays wonderful challenge!!! Thank you sooo much

Friends

[pinkberry]

This was soo much fun! Thanks for a great challenge Lynn!!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=138783

[imastampin]

Lynn, thanks for the fun challenge. It was easy to do! Perfect for a Monday morning.

Here is my Thinking of You card. Thanks for looking. Have a great week!

[Biggan]

Thanks for a great challenge! Here´s mine!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=125756

TFL!
Birgit/Biggan

[Emma F]

What a great challenge Lynn. I'm not sure if I did it correctly but here goes anyway

Cheep Bandana

[Toy]

Cool challenge, Lynn

Here is mine:

~ Howdy ~

TFL!~

[krischir]

What a fun technique this was!! Thanks, Lynn!!

Here is my Hand Drawn Card

TFL!!

[Patimac1980]

I loved this. Here is mine.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...2811?nocache=1

For more of my cards, please visit my blog:

http://www.papercraftsbypatti.blogspot.com

[NCSUnikki]

Well, in my head this was waaayyyy different!
Thanks for a fun challenge!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=50817

[stamper-c]

here's mine...thanks for looking...

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=15151

[mybearybest]

Thanks for a fun techique idea! Here's my card.

Sprout Bandana

[antje]

Here comes my card - for a night creature... it's all a bit dark therefore. Thanks Lynn for this challenge, I will give it another try, it will need some experience I guess.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=167469

[jandjccc]

Here's mine for today....TFL
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...57?limit=last1

[Cook22]

What fun!!!
I didn't want to cover up my bandana background, so I made a very simple card.
Bandana Birthday

Eek, I see the evening sun has made it a brighter blue - it's really faded denim colour, I'll have to sort that out!

[catcrazy]

What a fun technique! Here is my card!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=116312

[cher2008]

Here is another card for todays wonderful challenge!! Thank you again

Annika

[lacyquilter]

Fun technique. Here's mine: western butterfly.

[Dara]

heres my card..it is a cas but that is allI'm really able to do these days. hey, at least I can play!!! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...2893?cat=10371