Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2014 - June

Love Tim's tag for June, the man is so creative! I really liked the monoprint technique that he used to create the colorful watercolor background. That's where my journey began.

I knew that I wanted to use the sea horse image from the Nautical Blueprint set on my tag. With that in mind I chose 5 colors of Distress Ink and the Dot Fade Layering Stencil to create the background. I finally pulled it all together this past weekend with the bow. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies
Claudine Hellmuth Ranger Studio Matte Multi-Medium
Ranger Craft Tags
Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink
Ranger Perfect Pearls Mist
Scotch Foam Mounting Tape
Tim Holtz Core'dinations Kraft-Core Cardstock
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Crinkle Ribbon
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Melange Tissue Wrap
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Inks
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Watercolor Cardstock

Tim Holtz Sizzix Festive Greenery Die

Tim Holtz Sizzix Torn Notebook Die

Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Dot Fade Layering Stencil
Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous #Hashtags Stamp Set
Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Nautical Blueprint Stamp Set

#CC3C - Layering Stencil: Texture Paste Technique

For Challenge #4, see Linda Ledbetter's blog for all the details, I knew that I wanted to use a new stamp set that I got recently called Nautical Blueprint. I purchased it from The Funkie Junkie Boutique, they are sponsoring this challenge with a $25 gift certificate. This was my second order from Linda Coughlin, the owner, great prices and awesome customer service. 

So on to my project for this challenge. I did a search on the internet for pictures of starfish and found a really cool looking one. I stamped the image from the Nautical Blueprint set onto Distress Watercolor Cardstock and then cut it out. Next I placed my Crocodile Layering Stencil on the image and used Tim's technique on page 49 of his book. I love how the starfish turned out! To showcase it I put it on a Mini Burlap Panel that I covered with Tissue Wrap and Distress Paint. Thanks for stopping by! 

Supplies
Dritz Cheesecloth
Ranger Sepia Archival Ink
Ranger Inkssentials Glue n' Seal
Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Bare Minis Burlap Panel
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Botanical Remnant Rubs
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Melange Tissue Wrap
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Ink
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Watercolor Cardstock
Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Crocodile Layering Stencil
Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Nautical Blueprint Stamp Set

#CC3C - Faux Tea Rose Technique

Lots of things going on this week and I have a wedding shower this weekend. So I thought Challenge #3, see Linda Ledbetter's blog for all the details, was the perfect opportunity to create a gift card. Inspiration Emporium is sponsoring this challenge with a $50 Gift Certificate! 

I began by turning to page 65 of Tim's awesome book, A Compendium of Curiosities Volume 3. Luckily I had the die for this technique! Once I had my rose made I pulled out a Cabinet Card Frame, sanded the edges and covered it with Remnant Rubs. The picture of the happy couple is a Found Relative Card. Thanks for stopping by! 

   
Supplies
Tim Holtz Core'dinations Kraft-Core Nostalgic and Shattered Collection 
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Cabinet Card Frames, Collage Mini Stash, Found Relatives Cards, Life Quotes Remnant Rubs, Sanding Grip and Words Remnant Rubs
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Ink
Tim Holtz Sizzix Dies
Cheesecloth

Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2014 - May

This month just flew by! I finished my tag for May this afternoon, better late than never. This month Tim created a tiled tag, see his blog for all the details.

I started by gluing pieces of rulers from the Collage, Laboratorie and Merriment Paper Stash onto chipboard and then die cut the mini heart. Next I embossed the word "lucky" onto a piece of chipboard using my new ShadowPress set. The rest came together pretty easily. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies

Ranger Sepia Archival Ink 

Ranger Inkssentials #8 Size Manila Tag and Collage Glue Stick 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Collage Mini Paper Stash, Menagerie Mini Paper Stash, Laboratorie Paper Stash, Merriment Paper Stash, Wallflower Paper Stash, Game Spinners, Jute String, Long Fasteners, Monocles, Trinket Pins, Word Keys and Sanding Grip 

Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Ink

Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain

Tim Holtz Sizzix ShadowPress Authentic Set and Mini Hearts Set

Claudine Hellmuth Ranger Studio Matte Multi-Medium

Chipboard

#CC3C - Distress Glitter Technique

So on to challenge #2, check out Linda Ledbetter's blog for all the details. The Funkie Junkie Boutique is sponsoring this challenge with a $25 gift certificate!

For my project I began by covering a piece of chipboard with patterned paper. I used a #5 Craft Tag as a template to cut the chipboard. Next I sanded and applied distress ink to the edges of the tag. For the letters I followed Tim's distress glitter technique on page 56 of his book. I finished by coloring a piece of linen ribbon with distress stain and there you have it. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies
Ranger Inkssentials Collage Glue Stick
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Grunge Blocks, 8x8In Collage Paper Stash, Sanding Grip, Binder Punch and Linen Ribbon
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Ink
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Glitter
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain
Claudine Hellmuth Ranger Studio Matte Multi-Medium 

#CC3C - Paint Marbling Technique

I'm a fan of everything Tim Holtz so when I heard about the Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge over on Linda Ledbetter's blog I had to play along. Inspiration Emporium is sponsoring Challenge #1 with a $50 Gift Certificate!

For this challenge I decided to make a card. I got Tim's book, turned to page 43, chose a variety of distress paint and got creative. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies
Ranger Inkssentials Manila Cardstock, Collage Glue Stick and Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Core'dinations Kraft-Core Nostalgic Collection Cardstock
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Grungepaper, Melange Tissue Wrap, Wallflower Paper Stash, Frames & Trims Industrious Stickers, Life Quotes Remnant Rubs, Crinkle Ribbon and Foliage
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paints
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stains
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Inks
Tim Holtz Sizzix Garden Greens Die and Tattered Florals Die
Acetate