Antique Swirls and More ATC's

These are ATCs made using images from
 # 137 Antique Swirls sheet from Hearts in Touch.

Stickles was added to flowers on this ATC. 

Let's Sew

This image was inked with distress ink and while still wet I rubbed some of the ink off to give a vintage look.
Distress markers were used on some of the images.
The needle image was stamped and added to tag. 

Ace thread image was stamped on tag.

 The hemp cord used on this tag reminds me of supplies I used years ago when I made all of the clothing except for jeans for my family.

 I also made sofa pillows, drapes, quilts and recovered chairs and sofas. Now, my sewing machine is used for craft and small sewing project. 

Curly Top

Day 5 

This piece was made using Dylusions stamps and spray inks. 

Thanks for viewing my five days using Dylusions 

Change is

Day 4

I used more Dylusions; stamps, spray ink and stencils.
Tim Holtz quote was used for the body. 

Smash washi tape was used over the top of tag. 

Wow! Wait till you see

Day 3

This is a favorite of mine, I used Dylusions stamps, spray ink and a stamped quote from the clearance isle.

The gesso was added using Crafter's Workshop stencil and pallet knife. 

Imagine

Day two,  Dylusions with other images from my stash! 

"Always" Tag

 Day 1 of sharing my tags using Dylusions 

I've been enjoying making tags again using Dylusions stamps and spray inks.

This 4 x 8" tag was made using several of Dyan's stamp sets. 

Altered Tile

This is my project for Viva Las VegaStamps! It's a ceramic tile made into a drink coaster.

You can view my tutorial here: 

http://vivalas.blogspot.com/2013/06/altered-tile.html

Red Velvet Cake

I added a quick post on Viva Las VegaStamps! Blog

It's a recipe card using Large Cake Lady image: #18500

Thanks for Looking and Have a Nice Day!!!

12 Tags of 2913 ~ June

It's been awhile since I worked on a 12 tags of 2013 so early in the month. I used Tim's directions but used what stamps I had that would complement the type of technique he used.
You can see Tim's gorgeous tag here: http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2013-june/

I love Tim's Distress Paints. I held back buying any because I thought they were the same as acrylic paint. After buying 3 bottle I knew I wanted more. I don't have all he has but do have some that complement each other. And don't get me started on Tim's distress markers, these are very nice too.

I don't think the architecture piece from Classics#2 was intended to be colored like this but it coordinated with the beautiful blue background using the Salty Ocean distress paint.
(Note: distress markers were used on architecture piece)

I used Tim's tag die, Tim's Distress Markers, Tim's Distress Paint, Tim's Classics #2, Archival Black ink, Heat it tool, Strathmore Watercolor cold press, 

Water brush, Distress paints on trim, Manila card stock and Spray bottle.

Tornado Inspired Journal Page

Couldn't sleep due to weather here in Oklahoma May 31, it's now 3:20 am June 1. On my craft table is a journal page. I started painting the background with my new distress paints and then I got out Viva Las VegaStamps and started stamping. In the background you can see brick wall in all directions, chevron, flowers, hot air balloon and more using Memento rich cocoa before adding the darker images with StazOn black ink. Wish now the stamped the mushrooms were upside down. 

I had to laugh, I didn't look and stamped the Instagram image upside down. 

Be safe if you are in the path of the Tornadoes. After seeing all the flooding in Oklahoma City I need an above ground safe room. 

Wannabe Dyan

This piece was made using Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions spray inks and Dylusions stamps except for the face and hair drawn my me.
Prang professional semi-moist watercolors were used to color flowers and leaves.
Face drawn on watercolor paper using Prang professional semi-moist watercolors and Pitt artist pens.

Bird on House

This is a tag I made using a collection of Dyan Reaveley stamped images. These stamps are so much fun to use. 

Pair of Birds and Update 6-6-13

Sharing a photo; this pair of birds made a nest in a wreath on our front porch. Each time we open the door they fly away. 

My mother called her sister, she said these birds are house finch. 

Update photo 6-3-13

Last week we saw 4 tiny birds with little fuss on their heads, I took my first photo this morning, wow, in just a few short days they now have feathers.

I've deleted the icky stuff around the nest. Birds don't clean house. 

Update 6-5-13

Today we saw five birds! They are getting too big for their small nest on top of my wreath.

Update 6-6-13

Opened the door this morning, the birds were gone. I missed seeing them fly away, we pulled down the wreath and threw it away. 

Gelli Printing Journal Page

Sharing something I made while watching the news 

about the tornado that hit Moore, OK on the 20th of May.

Gelli papers were worn and applied on the journal page, and then Tim Holtz distress paint, Dyan's Dylusions Stamps, Dylusions Spray inks, Heidi swapp stencil with modeling paste was added to page.

Punches holes were made in the Gelli paper before applying to journal page.

 The figure is from my imagination drawn with a pencil and painted 

with watercolors and Pitt artist pens before applying to journal page.

Circles were made with lid and distress paint. 

This was my project for Technique Tuesday over on Crafting with OWSE 

Finished page 7 x 10 inches

Below is what the page above looked like before I started using Tim's Distress Paints, stamps and spray inks, stencils and modeling paste. 

I haven't finished the left side of journal page. 

Steampunk Tin

Welcome to my blog this is my projects using Helmar and Viva Las VegaStamps! 

 Visit both blogs May 20-24th for new tips and tricks!

http://vivalas.blogspot.com
And
http://helmarusa.typepad.com 

I was down with my Mother for the weekend, she opened a large tin with a can opener that left no sharp edges, instead of tin going into the recycle bin I used these fabulous products from Helmar and VLVS images to create this Steampunk Tin. 

Supplies used in this project:

Helmar Decoupage and Craft Paste and Craft 

and Hobby PVA Glue 

VLVS images:

Men in Ballon Basket,

Large Bird Flying,

Flying Man,

Nesting Gears,

Destination unknown,

Tim Flies 
Miracle Tape
Viva Las VegaStamps!

To remove some of the shiny finish from the tin it was painted with a solution of vinegar and salt, after four days to dulling the tin, it was rinsed in water and dried. Miracle Tape was used to apply a trimmed piece of white card stock to fit around tin covering the ridges. Antiquing solution was applied to distress the tin and card stock. A couple days of drying outside due to the odor from the antiquing, it was dry brushed with Golden Teal acrylic paint. 

When paint was dry, an un-mounted image; Nesting Gears was used with Archival black ink to stamp around the tin and set aside to dry.

Stamp Men in Balloon Basket, Flying Bird and Flying Man with black archival ink on copy paper. Color with distress markers. Cut-out. 

Using direction on Helmar Decoupage and Craft Paste container, apply a thin film of Decoupage Paste with craft brush where you want the trimmed images, add the images one at a time and then go over the top of image with thin film of Decoupage Paste again. Before the glue dries, remove the extra paste with white vinegar per instructions on container.
Note: glue dries fast, for best results do one image at a time. 
Set aside to dry.

Time Flies and Destination Unknown was added around tin using Archival black ink.
Inside and bottom of tin was painted with Golden Teal Acrylic paint. Set aside to dry.

Cover lid with a generous amount of Craft and Hobby PVA Glue, apply nylon three ply yarn in a spiral coil, leave a small hole in center, insert vintage wooden knob in glue, let dry. 

I'm very pleased with the results, the Decoupage and craft paste left a smooth finish across the surface. I've had a request to make one for my granddaughter, she wants to use it to hold matches on her mantle. 

Thanks for looking at this tutorial using the recycled tin. 

Have a nice day! 

Be sure to check out the other DT members projects and Helmar blog. 

12 Tags of 2013 May

This has been one of those months when something keep getting in the way to make my May tag. After getting started today, I enjoyed playing with the supplies I had. I've had the stamp set Tim used for many years and was thrilled to see what he did with it. I have the new strip die and made mine using some designer paper, I was going to use the dark side of the paper and then turned it over and discovered the paper matched the tag. I spent about three hours looking for the film, I know it's around here somewhere. ( 

I used Tim's Remnant Rubs, distress stains, word band, Tim Holtz stamps, mini filmstrip die cut and his tag die to make the tag.  The only thing that was not Tim's; the screw brads and designer paper with mimi filmstrip die cut. 

Gelli Printing with Dylusions

I created the background piece over a week ago using torn pieces of my Gelli Printing paper. 

In the second photo, I used my finger to cover the background using acrylic paints and gesso. 

This is my finished piece using a variety of supplies.

Supplies used to complete this piece:

Dylusions; dependable dotty

Dylusions; doolally dorris

Dylusions; how does your garden grow

Dylusions; around the edge

Dylusions;  bits of this

Tim Holtz; Things to Say 

Distress Paint

Distress Markers

Archival black ink

NIji water brush

stencil

white card stock

Decoupage and craft paste

white vinegar

Favorite Projects I did as VLVS DT 2012 -2013

This is a recycled project using an empty tin.  

This project was made from a recycled commercial empty tissue roll with stamps from plate #1401

Plate #1401

#1163, #16288, #19045

girl feeding cat # 16149 

ATC - Plate #1401

plate # 1431, #1430

plate # 893

Boy and girl #9205 saying: #820

#11135

plate # 893, #890

plate #1401 and #1428

Happy Mother's Day

I made this card for my Mother as a Mother's Day Card. I used Viva Las VegaStamps!, metal rose painted with Distress paints by Tim Holtz, acrylic paints, Gelli printed papers and gesso. 

Thanks for looking and for those that are Mothers; 

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day Mother

I hope you have a nice day!

Friendship Card

Have you seen my latest post: http://vivalas.blogspot.com/2013/05/friendship-card.html

VLVS images:

http://www.vlvstamps.com/boy-and-girl-with-bike-2-3-4-x-4-1-2.html

http://www.vlvstamps.com/your-friendship-is-a-hug-3-4-x-3-3-4.html

The background was made with my Gelli Printing plate.
Images painted with Distress Markers.

Thanks for viewing!

Just because

This card was made with left over Gelli paper from the card above; it was almost tossed in trash until I saw a scene and stamped the words Just because.
I love finding images in my acrylic painted paper from my Gelli Printing Plate.
Do you see a scene?

Thank you for stopping by. 

12 Tags of 2013 April

I enjoyed seeing Tim's tag for April!

I'm late with this month's tag. 

I made the base of the tag weeks ago using TH supplies from my stash.

 Last week I purchased my first bottle of Distress Paint; Broken China and used it on the metal pieces of tag today. 

Plastic portion of butterfly was made with clear plastic from Tim's packages and heat set. 

Ranger/ Tim Holtz supplies minus the two lock washers were used on this tag.