Due Date

Hello and welcome! There's a new challenge over on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog called Due Date. These words made me think of a new baby and a design idea that I've had rolling around in my head. I began by stamping one of the birds from the Bird Crazy stamp set on a #5 manila tag. I colored the bird with distress inks using a piece of mini ink blending foam. I used the same technique to apply mermaid lagoon distress ink to the background. For the egg I used a die cut oval shape from my stash that I painted and inked. To finish I added a little grass, a bow and one of the new typed tokens. I think the look on this birds face gives you an idea of the day that he's had! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies

Glue Dots

Ranger Adhesive Foam 

Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black 

Ranger Mini Ink Blending Foam  

Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool 

Ranger Wonder Tape 

Ranger Inkssentials #5 Craft Tags - Manila  

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Gathered Twigs, Mermaid Lagoon, Spiced Marmalade & Victorian Velvet 

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paint - Antique Linen 

The Paper Cut - Oval Die Cut Shapes 

Tim Holtz Core'dinations Kraft-Core Nostalgic Paper 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Crinkle Ribbon 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Sanding Grip 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Typed Tokens 

Tim Holtz Sizzix Tapered Fringe Die 

Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Layering Stencil - Speckles  

Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Stamp Set - Bird Crazy 

Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge #24

Hello and welcome! I'm back with a tag using the Remnant Rub Resist technique by the one and only Tim Holtz. I can't go into detail about the technique, rules are rules. Turn to page 51 of Tim's latest book. Don't have it? You can get a copy from Tim here. I can tell you though that I used lots of distress stain! To get the skinny on this challenge check out Linda Ledbetter's blog post. The Funkie Junkie Boutique, love this store, is back to sponsor challenge #24 with a $25 shopping spree for one luck entry. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies

Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black 

Ranger Inkssentials #8 Craft Tags - Manila 

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Gathered Twigs 

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Stain 

Scor-Pal Scor-Tape 

Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink - Mushroom

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Crinkle Ribbon 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Gumdrops 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Loop Pins 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Stash - Wallflower 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Remnant Rubs - Words  

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Typed Tokens 

Tim Holtz Sizzix Tattered Flower Garland Die 

Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Flower Garden 

B is for . . .

The challenge over at Simon Says Stamp this week is to use this letter as inspiration or share what B stands for in your crafting. Check out the Monday Challenge Blog for all the details.

For my project B is for birthdays! I started by coloring a piece of manila cardstock with distress spray stain. I stamped one of the birds from Bird Crazy and "happy birthday" from Handwritten Sentiments on the manila cardstock. Next I stamped the bird again on watercolor paper, colored him with distress inks and cut out. For the balloon I used a punch, kraft-core cardstock, sandpaper, distress ink and string. I then adhered the bird and balloon to the manila cardstock. To finish I attached it all to a A2 card created from kraft-core cardstock. I gotta say, that bird makes me smile. This stamp set is definitely one of my favorites from Tim's latest release. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies
All Night Media Mini Pop Dots
Martha Stewart Balloon Punch
Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black
Ranger Glue N' Seal
Ranger Inkssentials Manila Cardstock
Ranger Tim Holtz Detailer Water Brush
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Gathered Twigs, Peacock Feathers & Spiced Marmalade
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain - Antique Linen
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock
Scor-Pal Scor-Tape
String
Tim Holtz Core'dinations Kraft-Core Nostalgic Paper
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Sanding Grip
Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Bird Crazy Stamp Set
Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Handwritten Sentiments Stamp Set

Baby it's cold outside

I'm dreaming of someplace warm today so I pulled out a pack of the Found Relatives Cards and found this fabulous portrait of 3 gals enjoying themselves on a beach somewhere, perfect!

I started by creating a A2 card with kraft cardstock. Next I colored a piece of manila cardstock with faded jeans distress spray stain and gathered twigs distress ink. I used the bubble die from the Mixed Media Thinlits pack to cut the lower right hand corner and then adhered a piece of patterned paper to the back. I cut the portrait to fit on the card and added some remnant rubs. The starfish was in my stash, see Tim's blog post here on how to create it. I colored a piece of cheesecloth with gathered twigs distress ink and adhered the starfish to it.

I'm entering this in the "Anything Goes" Challenge over at Simon Says Stamp. Check out the Monday Challenge Blog for all the details. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies 

Dritz Cheesecloth 

Ranger Multi Medium - Matte 

Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents 

Ranger Inkssentials Kraft Cardstock 

Ranger Inkssentials Manila Cardstock 

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Powder - Antique Linen 

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Gathered Twigs & Pumice Stone  

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paint - Rusty Hinge & Wild Honey
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain - Faded Jeans 

Scor-Pal Scor-Tape 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Found Relatives - Occasions 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Grungeboard 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Stash - Collage 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Remnant Rubs - Special Delivery 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Sanding Grip 

Tim Holtz Sizzix Mini Sand & Sea Dies 

Tim Holtz Sizzix Mixed Media Thinlits Dies 

Love is in the Air

My project today is for February's monthly challenge over at Inspiration Emporium. I used one of the little girls from the Winged Things 1 Stamp Set and the smallest heart from the Mini Hearts Die Set. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies
Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black
Ranger Glue N' Seal
Ranger Wonder Tape
Ranger Inkssentials #8 Craft Tags - Manila
Ranger Inkssentials Manila Cardstock
Ranger Tim Holtz Detailer Water Brush
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Gathered Twigs & Victorian Velvet
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain - Tumbled Glass
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock
String
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Crinkle Ribbon
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Industrious Stickers - Frames & Trims
Tim Holtz Sizzix Mini Hearts Die Set
Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Winged Things 1 Stamps
Tim Holtz Visual Artistry Cling Stamps - Steampunk
Wendy Vecchi Modeling Film - Clear

Distress Watercoloring - Part 2

Hello and welcome! I'm back, after a short blog break, with a project for the Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge series. Our hostess for this crafty journey is the lovely Linda Ledbetter, check out her blog for all the details. Challenge #20 is sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique, one of my favorite online stores, with a $25 shopping spree for one lucky entry.

The technique for this challenge is Distress Watercoloring - Part 2, see page 40 of Tim's latest book for the instructions. I used the cupcake image from the Birthday Blueprint Stamp Set for my watercolored piece and then adhered it to some patterned paper. Next I added a few embellishments. I wanted to include a photo from one of the Found Relatives packs so I cut out a girl from a birthday party photo and adhered it to a piece of Film Strip Ribbon. Finally I attached everything to a kraft top fold card. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies
Ranger Archival Ink
Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents
Ranger Inkssentials Kraft Cardstock
Ranger Tim Holtz Broad Water Brush
Ranger Tim Holtz Detailer Water Brush
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Marker Spritzer
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Markers
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock
Scor-Pal Scor-Tape
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Crinkle Ribbon
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Film Strip Ribbon
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Found Relatives - Occasions
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Gumdrops
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Jump Rings
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Stash - Collage
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Remnant Rubs - Words
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Type Charms
Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Birthday Blueprint Stamps
Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Distresser

Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2014 - December

Today is the last day of 2014! With that being said it's time to share my project inspired by this month's tag by Tim Holtz.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies 

Neenah Solar White Paper
Ranger Adhesive Foam
Ranger Glue N' Seal 

Ranger Inkssentials #8 Craft Tags - Manila
Ranger Inkssentials Collage Glue Stick

Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents   

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Glitter

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink 

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paint 

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Specialty Stamping Paper 

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain
Ranger Wendy Vecchi Archival Ink

Scor-Pal Scor-Tape

Tim Holtz Core'dinations Kraft-Core Nostalgic Paper 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Frosted  

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Grungeboard 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Linen Ribbon 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Mini Paper Clips 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Sanding Grip 

Tim Holtz Sizzix Beaded Garland & Snowflakes Embossing Folder Set

Tim Holtz Sizzix Holiday Greens Die 

Tim Holtz Sizzix Holiday Words Blocks Die

Tim Holtz Sizzix Holiday Words Script Die

Tim Holtz Sizzix Retro Ornaments Die 

Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Christmas Nostalgia Stamps