Creative Chemistry 102 Day 3

A day full of videos, inspiration and techniques from Tim Holtz can be found online from Creative Chemistry 102.
http://www.onlinecardclasses.com

These are my tags for Day 3

Smudge stamping
This is my second attempt at this technique. More practice needed.
TH Stamp set used CMS #04 and # 013

Brayer stains with photo tinting

Two techniques; brayer stains and photo tinting
TH Stamps used on this tag: CMS #125 and #020

Photo tinting
TH Stamp set used on this tag: CMS #104
Tim shared this image in class.

Faux cracked glass
TH stamps CMS #155
TH leaf dies

Distress Glitter Rock Candy Technique

Stamp from SCF # 007, CMS # 155
TH Magnetic butterflies

Distress Glittering

TH stamps CMS #155, SCF007,
TH swirl magnetic die

Thanks Tim for all the inspiration!

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Creative Chemistry 102 ~ Day 2

         

  This morning I couldn't wait to watch all the videos and get started making my tags for day 2.

                                       

 Day 2 of Creative Chemistry 102
 http://www.onlinecardclasses.com

           It's a good thing I cleaned my foam applicators last night, they were all used today. 

                                 These tag were made using many Tim Holtz products.  

Layered stencils
TH stamps CMS # 115
clipart

Emboss with stencils
THStamps boundless flight
TH embossing folders
TH rub-ons

Emboss through stencils

Day 2 technique with Day 1 technique (tree)

TH tree die

TH stamp CMS # 155

Stencil stamping

TH stamps CMS #100, # 102, #107

Stencil Sketching

TH stamps SCF 003, # U101 mounted stamp, CMS #125

Ink monoprint
TH stamps CMS # 049, # 058

Paint monoprint
TH stamps CMS # 050, # 155

Creative Chemistry 102 ~ Day 1

Sharing my experiments and creations for Day 1 in Creative Chemistry 102. These online classes are full of knowledge from Tim Holtz.
http://www.onlinecardclasses.com

While I can't share Tim's techniques, I can show you my completed tags each day.

Distress marbling

TH CMS # 106

Colored crackle

CMS # 137, # 155

Magnetic die, and ornamental die 

Kraft idea logy

The die cut frame is the technique, the painted piece behind the silhouette is also a technique from Distress Marbling.  

On Tuesday after class, I change the tag: 

Eroded metallic

CMS # 130

Hot air balloon and background is the same technique 

Stamp resist

CMS # 103

Industrial

TH Eiffel Tower die and embossing folder

foil tape

Black card stock

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Happy Halloween

I had a lot of fun creating this piece using lots of Tim Holtz products.
I used die cuts, stamps and embossing folder on this piece. 

Love the TF embossed background it looks and feels like wood.

12 Tags of 2013 ~ October X 2

i knew Tim would do something with his new dies and distress glitter.

My first tag, I used my digital craft cutter to make frame, owl and moon. I used Tim's techniques on these pieces.
I used Tim's magnetic branch die cut, it was trimmed and applied behind frame with glossy accents. All these pieces were distress inked and embellished with glitter from my stash.

I haven't bought any of Tim's new distress glitter and his new dies; they are on my wish list.
Peeled paint, wild honey, seedless preserves and antique linen distress paints were used on manila tag as described on Tim's blog.
Black soot distress ink was applied around both tags. 

Gold embellishment added to tag.
Coordinating distress inks were used on both crinkle ribbons.
Check out Tim's 12 tags for October,
Second tag:
 Black glitter was used over black soot inked cat and bat images.
I left the seedless preserves distress inked frame as is without the glitter. Love how the spider web looks in the opening of frame.
The spider web, bat and spider stamps were used from these sets: Tim's  CMS #05, CMS #113 and CMS #115.
CMS #155 Simple Saying used on both tags.

Thanks Tim for the inspiration!
I can't wait to see each of the Halloween tags on Tim's blog.

Embrace Imperfection

I used my Copic Markers to paint the vase of pansies; it was then cut out and added to the diamond stamped background. 

 It was fun to get it out and play with these stamps again. 

Tim Holtz chit-chat words were used on this card. 

Fabric ribbon was also used. 

Paris and Beyond

Stencils and More! 

I created my one of a kind background using my Gelli Printing Plate with several stencils and plastic grid. 

Eiffel Tower die with embossing folder was added to the tag. Paris, New York and London was inked and embossed. 

Tim Holtz supplies were purchased at the Emporium.

Seam binding was inked with distress ink.

My new ribbon string was wrapped around tag to finish. 

Prima Mixed Media Peasant Doll Tag

I made this tag and shared it over on Crafting with OWSE today for my Technique Tuesday blog post.
Have a nice day! 

12 Tags of 2013 ~ September

Today, I made a tag following Tim's 12 Tags of 2013 for September tutorial. 

This is Tim's tag for September 2013: http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2013-september/

I used distress markers, stains, paints, distress inks, chit-chat ideology, alcohol inks on bird, pen nibs, stickles, tag die and stamps from two different sets all by Tim Holtz, and then finished the tag using a flower and stencils made with my Silhouette digital cutter, leaf and seam binding from my vintage stash.

Thanks for looking! 

Mia's Going to Paris

Sharing another tag; 

I used Mixed Media Doll Stamp, Border stamp, Postmark stamp, Tag and Flowers all from Prima. 

Eiffel Tower die cut with Eiffel Tower embossing folder from Tim Holtz. 

Click on the tag to see the trim I used on her mid drift and sleeve. 

Archival black ink and Distress inks from Ranger.

Other supplies from my stash: designer papers, watercolors, bling and trim. 

Comments Appreciated! 

Letter to Paris

With a few stamps from my stash, a few stamps from my mother's stash this tag was easy to make. I've had this little magnetic typewriter die for months, this is the first time to use it on this tag.

Prima supplies: postage stamp, flowers, tag.
140 lb cold press watercolor paper on smooth side with Archival black ink to stamp Prima doll images.
Vintage lace was added to tag to finish. I used 3-D dots to raise the mixed media doll.

Cute Prima Doll

When you can't sleep you play with stamps, I covered this tag using another page from Prima 6x6" pad. Designer paper was used on the dress using a Prima mixed doll. All three flowers were made from different manufactures; one from Tim's  poinsettia die, one from Prima and one from my Silhouette die cutter. Velvet leaf from my stash. Gold and sequin bling was added along with Viva gold. Love the little butterfly embellishment it's from the clearance isle as Michael's. 

Seam binding trim from my vintage stash. 

Prima Doll Goes to Paris

Today my Prima mixed media doll is going to Paris. I used Prima mixed media doll stamp, Tim Holtz Eiffel Tower die and embossing folder, Silhouette digital die cut flowers with stamen and bling, butterfly and supplies from my stash.

I discovered I could make my own dots using Viva Paper Pen. (those are the ones next to Eiffel Tower)

Life Moments

I can't stop making tags and adding these dolls from Prima to my altered pages. I put a heart bling in her hair. I used one of Tim Holtz word stamps along with stamps from my mothers stash. The dress is from a 6 x 6" Prima paper pack. The flower was made using my Silhouette Digital Craft Cutter. Stamens were added to center.
Tag, mixed media doll stamp, dress designer paper and flower border stamp all from Prima.
Bling is from Hobby Lobby.
Image was inked with Archival black on 140 lb watercolor paper.
Other ink from Archival sepia.
Watercolors from my stash.
I love to collect and use my vintage seam binding.
That's it today! I'll post another one tomorrow.

Carnival Themed Challenge

The moment I saw these stamps the idea came that I could make a carousel, I used a few HIT stamps, punches, card stock, paper, chop sticks, Lumiere metallic gold paint, embossing ink and powder, watercolors, an empty roll of plastic wrap, plastic lid as a base and lots of glue.

I have memories of something like this outside our little grocery store as a kid.

I'm submitting this project for a carnival themed challenge over on Simon Says Stamp Blog: http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-carnival/

Carousel #119

Life is Good

Prima Dolls, Prima Dolls!

Recently I spent six days with my mother, wish it could have been longer. A few days we played with our Prima doll stamps.

I can't wait to share some of the tags with you. 

The dress is one of my favorites, Who would guess? It was made using my Gelli Printing Plate. 

Background paper and flower by Prima

Stamp and die cut strip by Tim Holtz

Ribbon from Michaels

Bling from my supplies

Foam dots from Hobby Lobby

Prima Doll Tag

I really like how this tag turned out. I used Tim's distress inks and word stamp, Prima mixed media doll stamp, tag and flowers. Also designer paper for dress. Tiny flower stamp inked with archival black. Prima image was inked on watercolor paper with archival black ink. 

Archival Black is my favorite black ink.
For colorful background tag I used Wrinkle Free Distress Technique from Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry 101 online class 2012. 

Prima Dolls by Jo Adair

Last month Mother and I purchased Prima Dolls.

When we were visiting this past week I was amazed at all the tags she had made. She doesn't have a way to upload so I'm sharing them here for her.
I know my Mother would be thrilled to see your comments.

Update: Sunday evening: 

Reading the comments here and on Facebook, I've uploaded three of the tags mother gave me when we were down visiting her. 

Doesn't see do a wonderful job on these tags. My mother is 87 years young. 

Little Canvas

This little canvas is something I made for Technique Tuesday on OWSE blog. If your interested how I made this piece click this link:
http://craftingwithowse.blogspot.com/2013/08/technique-tuesday.html

Mixed Media Two

This is another image from The Prima line of Mixed Media dolls.The photo didn't scan well for this tag, I used coordinating  flowers from Prima and designer paper from Prima on dress.
Stamps for the background are from IBFS and Autumn Leaves. Archival sepia and Distress inks from Ranger Ink and Tim Holtz. Trim inked with distress ink pad. Water-soluble color crayons are from Caran d'Ache.

Your never to old to play with paper dolls. My Mother and I got together last weekend we spent two days making tags using our Julie Nutting Mixed Media paper doll stamps. I plan on adding some to my altered books. 

Mixed Media Doll Tag

Love, Love, Love working with these new doll stamps. 

Julie Nutting is the artist who made these stamps from Prima. 

I used flowers, designer paper from Prima.

Other supplies from Martha Stewart, and K and Co.

Archival ink, distress ink, Sticklers by Ranger and Tim Holtz. 

Neocolor II crayons from Caran d'Ache. 

Portable water-brush by NIJI. 

Another Red White and Blue Spread

I wasn't ready to put these stamps away even though it's a day after the 4th. I love how this spread turned out. I used Tim's Americana Silhouette #122, 

a stencils, gesso, paint, black archival ink and black and white markers. 

My journal page was made with smooth card stock and my Bind it All. 

Thanks for Looking and Have a nice day! 

Red White and Blue

Happy 4th Everyone in America! 

This was one of the easiest pieces I've made in a long time. Adhere print to journal page, apply paint, stamp images, add gesso over the top with watermark stamp from 

Tim Holtz; Americana Silhouettes #122.

I forgot to add that I used masking tape to mask off some words on the stamp before inking and peeled it off before stamping on page. 

Embrace Imperfection

I've been working on this piece over two weeks. She was drawn freehanded and painted Whimsy Girl with watercolor crayons, watercolor pencils and acrylics.

A couple weeks ago Robyn gave a free online class to make Whimsy Girls. 

Thanks for Looking and Have a nice day! 

Accordion Fold Card

My nine months has come to an end as DT member. This is my last project on VLVS blog: http://vivalas.blogspot.com/2013/06/accordion-fold-card.html

Click on my blog link to view project, cards and tags I made during the past nine months:
http://wwwstampedimpressions.blogspot.com/2013/05/favorite-projects-i-did-as-vlvs-dt-2012.html