Birthday Fishes

I am always in need of more birthday cards for the fellows in my life.  So with that in mind, I created this one using stamps and dies from Tim Holtz.

This card is also going to be an entry in the Simon Says Stamp blog Wednesday Challenge . the challenge theme is "Add Texture" and the suggested product is Tim Holtz.   For the texture I did an embossed and inlay technique.  The die I used is actually on from Tim Holtz "Holiday Greens"  658759 thinlits .  
My background is Distress Oxides "Salty Ocean" and "Faded Jeans" applied with a water brush.  I also added a touch of texture by sponging thru a stencil. 
I used Archival Inks to stamp the images from Tim Holtz "Sea Life" CmS304 .  I inked the die cuts with the Colbalt Archival and heat embossed using Hero Arts "White Satin Pearl" powder.
As a final touch of texture I applied some drizzles of Collage Medium Matte and sprinkled on some vintage gold glitter from my stash.
Thanks for stopping by to check out my latest card.  Your comments, questions and suggestions are always most welcome.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Tim Holtz "Sea Life" CmS304,  CRAZY-TALK-CMS236, SIMPLE-SAYINGS-cms155

Dies:         Holiday Greens"  6587 
Stencil:    Tim Holtz Layering Stencil DOT FADE THS006

12 tags of 2016 for October

This is my tag for the Tim Holtz 12 tags of 2016 Challenge. Once I got a start on this one it was such fun to do.  I did want it to have the Halloween theme. I had to give some thought as to how I was going to incorporate the techniques that Tim used in his tag this month.  I did love his tag this month with the "Monster" thinlet but, I did not own that one and sadly I think it is hard to get now.  

The two remixed techniques that Tim highlighted this month were Patchwork Collage and Dimensional Monster.  I used a Halloween themed stamp as a base for my collage then, added the ephemera pieces to create my background.  I decided that one of the Crazy Dogs would have to play the starring role in the place of the dimensional monster.  I did add the foiled and embossed panel as a backdrop for him.  To dress the tag up and add more interest I used a few of the remnant rubs and industrious stickers. 
Below is a Halloween card for a close friend using the basic ideas from my tag.   I enjoy sending Halloween cards to people who love the spooky , fun holiday.

Thanks for dropping in to check out my Halloween creations.  Hope your celebration has more treats than tricks.  Your comments, suggestions and questions are always very welcome.

Supplies:

TH SEASONAL	TH CRAZY THINGS	TH Crazy Dogs	Sizzix HALLOWEEN	Idea-ology GOTHIC	Distress Crayons #3
TH CURIOSITIES Ephemera	TH Sizzix DIAMOND & RIVETED	GOTHIC Remnant Rubs	3/4 Collage Brush	Distress Medium MATTE	Distress Mini Antique Linen
TH Distress Ripe Persimmon	Distress Wilted Violet	Tim Holtz / Crinkle Ribbon	Distress Blending Tool

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12 tags of 2016 / September

This month's inspiration tag from Tim was taken from his Chemistry 103 class and my favorite technique of the whole class.  It seems almost magical when you see the negative image appear from beneath the stamped image.  

The two remix techniques used this month were "Distress Patina and Alcohol Ink Resist".  For all the how to details check out Tim's blog,  Here

I used the butterfly for my main image.  This butterfly has a lot of wonderful detail that became a bit more washed out that I liked, so I decided to overstamp it again with the Archival Ink to bring back some of the sharp details.  In the end it still has the negative effect and I was happier with this version.

Hope you will give this alcohol ink and resist technique a try.  The Yupo paper makes such a huge difference and is worth the investment for working with the alcohol inks.  I don't have a large selection of colors.  For this particular technique I definitely think that a darker color works the best.  I have the Pitch Black and Mushroom inks that Tim used on order, but couldn't wait to give this month's tag a go.   The colors I used were Eggplant and Cloudy Blue.

I recently made a greeting card using this same 
alcohol ink resist method.  If you are interested in the details and supply list you can check it out HERE  



Thank you for dropping in.  Your comments, questions and suggestions are always welcome.

Supplies:

TH Butterfly Framelits	TH Lady Rose CMS255	TH ARTFUL THINGS	TH Yupo Paper	#8 tags	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 1088 CHITCHAT STICKERS
Alpha Parts FRAMED TH93117	TH Alcohol Ink Cloudy Blue	Alcohol Ink	BOTANICAL REMNANT RUBS	Distress Paint / Broken China	Scor-Tape 1/4" Crafting Tape
Distress Paint / Pewter	NATURE ADORNMENTS	Distress Paint Dabber	TH Filmstrip transparent ribbon	METALLIC Trimmings TH93251	Multi Meduim Matte
Alcohol Ink Blending Tool

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CraZy Dog Birthday

I made this one for my daughter's boyfriend using the CraZy Dog stamp set from Tim Holtz.  One of the great things about these dogs is that with a slight bit of creative editing and coloring you can make them look similar to your own family pet.

I had to make the tail a little longer and the coloring was done with copic markers to mimic my daughters dog "Rory".  The glasses are an embellishment that has been in my stash forever.   I am not sure where I got them.
Rory is a wonderful mutt that we rescued from a high kill shelter.  He came to us through a group called "Rescue Warriors" that works with Veterans and their families.  They transport puppies from the high kill facilities in the south to cities like Chicago and find them homes.    

Rory loves to go for car rides with my daughter and sticks his head out of window while wearing his "doggles".   Actually, I think I captured his look and personality pretty well with the popped balloons.  That is definitely the way they would appear if he were near by.  

Thanks for dropping by my blog to have a look at my work.  Your comments, questions and suggestions are always welcome.

SUPPLIES:

Spellbinders Label 21	TH Crazy Dogs	TH Simple Sayings	ZIG Wink of Stella Glitter Clear	Misti Stamp Tool	MEMENTO tuxedo black
Masking Paper	*Copic SKETCH Markers

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