12 Tags of 2016 Remix - September

Hello Tim tag lovers! Today I have my September installment for Tim's 12 Tags of 2016 Remix. I TOTALLY LOVED the addition of the Alcohol Ink/Archival Ink Resist in addition to the Paint Patina (See my April, 2013 tag here.) and Alcohol Ink Resist (See my September, 2014 tag here.) from past tags. I had a hard time deciding which stamp to use for the technique, as I knew I wanted an Umbrella Guy, and I had to figure out a way to incorporate Autumn leaves, as that theme is almost always on my September tags, so I tried two different stamps, liked them both, and so I decided to make two tags. There are a lot of pictures, sorry, but please enjoy, and Happy Fall Y'all!!!

The minute I received all the new Enamel Accents from Ranger, I stated playing with them...A LOT MORE on that later. I swirled some Autumn colors into a Cash Key Charm with a pin, and then stuck a leaf in the middle. I one had one of this type of leaf, so I used another on the other charm. It took a few hours to completely set up. I LOVE the results.

I used six different colors of Distress Paint on the background tags and Alpha Parts...I couldn't help myself. Once dry, I inked over both of them with Mustard Seed, distressed the edges, and then inked them with Gathered Twigs.

I originally tried the technique with Black Soot and Hickory Smoke Archival and the same tones of Alcohol Ink, and it looked good, but with my Autumn tones, I decided to try again with Espresso Archival and brown tones of Alcohol Ink. I LOVED the outcome even better. I think it's so cool that the Yupo paper takes on the tone of the Archival Ink. It doesn't look like a negative like Tim's does, but I still like the results. I used more Lake Mist Alcohol Ink on the newer Umbrella Guy so it's lighter than the older Umbrella Guy were I used more Teakwood Alcohol Ink. I like them both.

I used some of the letters on the stencil to make the word FALL by taping it off, and then stenciled in the ART.

I colored more Mixed Media Tag (I used Dyan's tags, size 10), and punched leaf from it. The punches are so easy to use. Then came the stitching and embellishments to finish this off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you haven't stopped by Tim's site to see all the tags people have submitted, I suggest you do...the Archival/Alcohol Ink technique is rocked by so many. It's so inspiring!

Supplies:

Ranger Dylusions Mixed Media Journaling Tags #10	Antiqued Bronze - Distress Paint	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paint in Candied Apple	Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Spiced Marmalade	Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Mustard Seed
Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Peeled Paint	Distress Paint - PEACOCK FEATHERS	Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAYER	MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MUSTARD SEED Ranger
Tim Holtz Paper Distresser tool	tim holtz distress gathered twigs ink pad	Tim Holtz White Yupo	Ranger Alcohol ink applicator tool	Alcohol Inks - Lake Mist
Ranger Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink in Caramel	Ranger Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink in Teakwood	Ranger DIY Archival Ink Pad	Ranger Tim Holtz Archival ReInker in Ground Espresso	Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Wooden Stamp in Umbrella Man
Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2016 SIDESHOW	Tim Holtz Stamper′s Anonymous Falling Leaves Stamp Set	Ranger Alcohol Ink Blending Solution	Tim Holtz mini Stencil Set !	Tim Holtz Core′dinations KRAFT CORE NOSTALGIC Colorcore 4.25 X 5.5 Cardstock
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Alpha Parts FRAMED	Idea-ology Cash Keys	Ranger Enamel Accents	Tim Holtz Idea-ology LOOP PINS TH93200	Tim Holtz Idea-ology FILM STRIP RIBBON Transparent Filmstrip Clear
Tim Holtz Idea-ology INDEX LABELS	Tim Holtz Idea-ology BOTANICAL REMNANT RUBS	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 REMNANT RUB TOOL Stylus	Tim Holtz Idea-ology SPROCKET GEARS Watch Parts Hardware	Tim Holtz Idea-ology MINI GEARS Sprockets
Tim Holtz Idea-ology MINI FASTENERS Brads Screws Hardware	Sizzix Tim Holtz Paper Punch in Medium Oak Leaf	Sizzix Tim Holtz Paper Punch in Medium Maple Leaf	Sizzix Tim Holtz Paper Punch in Medium Leaf	Tim Holtz Idea-ology LONG FASTENERS Brad Hardware
Tim Holtz Idea-ology PEN NIBS	Idea-ology Jute string

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!

Rusted Winged Heart Wall Art

Hello All!!! Here's a quick post today, to show you what I taught at The Collins Group Fall Show in Orlando, Florida, last week, to a bunch of awesome scrapbook/arts and crafts store owners from the United States and Canada. Sponsored by Canvas Corp, I coached 14 ladies to make this 12 x 12 inch burlap panel using a Canvas Corp's Naturally Aged Kit and some Mixed Media Origins Paper. A huge THANKS goes out to all the ladies who participated and left me such awesome feedback, as well as to the generous folks at Canvas Corp. I so enjoyed getting to meet those of you I didn't know, and I send out a big hug to you!

 

 

 

Look for the class at your local store to see if they are teaching this in the near future, and you will learn a whole lot about some of Canvas Corp's newer goodies!

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!

A Hot Cup of Tea Please!

It's starting to get chillier here at night, an although I drink hot green tea every morning, the cooler temps make me want a cup of hot tea at night. So last night, as I put on the kettle, I was reminded that I had one more card from CHA this year, that I had made for Ranger, that I hadn't blogged yet. Sorry. I totally forgot, and this is the last one from the event, but one that I loved because I love old china. Now grab a hot cup and enjoy! 

I love that old Floral Tattoo Stamp Set from Tim and Stamper's Anonymous, and I knew it would make the best design for a look a like old Wedgwood pattern, but since it's a wedge shape I couldn't figure out how to stamp it, so I cut the stamp. INSERT GASP! It's okay to cut a stamp...you can still stamp the whole design once it's on a stamping block. So I die cut the Tea Time die from Sizzix with Specialty Stamping Paper...my fav...and stamped with Cobalt Archival Ink. I had to use lots of masking papers, as you can see, to finally get the look I wanted.

I gave the edges a distress look with the help of an Antique Linen Distress Marker and Mini Ink Pad. It smudges beautifully on SSP. If the Distress Collage Medium in Crazing was out then, I would have slathered it on too...next time!

I tried a few blues, but the Royal Blue Liquid Pearls, was the right color...appropriate name I think! I very careful tried to outline the stamped image. It is thicker in spots, but I think makes it look more vintage, and I love the raised feel. Liquid Pearls are a must in my stash!

I die cut the Nostalgic Coredinations with the Mixed Media Thinlet, sanded, and inked it over with Wendy's Potting Soil, and mounted it on a Metallic Coredinations card. I LOVE the Metallic papers! Then I stitched around.

Once the Royal Blue was dry, I added Brass Liquid Pearls to the rims.

I die cut the words from Tim's Handwritten Love and Journey, and traced those with more Royal Blue. Then I inked the Chit Chat sticker with Antique Linen, and started to assemble the card. To make the tea bag attachment, I stencil in with Pumice Stone and the Gothic Layering Stencil, and used Remnant Rubs for the wording. I gave the Silverware Adornment a little Potting Soil rub too. Finished!  Except it could use a few clumps of sugar!!! ;0)

   

 

 

Thank you so very much for looking and commenting! I appreciate all of you, and wish we could all go to tea together...Oh how I love to go to high teas! Until next time...

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!

Tim Holtz Paddles For The Crafty Scrapper

Happy September everyone! Time is sure flying by this year. Anyway, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Tim Holtz event at The Crafty Scrapper in July, and Carolyn, the owner, asked me to help her and her manager, Gena, to make some numbered paddles for customers to shop while attending classes. I made 16 of the 43, and used techniques from Tim's Compendium of Curiosities series. Here they are. Also, if you would like to see the others that Gena and Carolyn made, click on over to The Crafty Scrapper. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy!

Thanks so much for looking, and for those of you who attended the classes, and gave me compliments on the paddles, MWAH to you!

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!