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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Creative Chemistry 103 Christmas Card

I used a few new techniques inspired by the Creative Chemistry 103 to make one of my first Christmas cards for the 2016 season.  This is also marks the first time I have used the Crazy Birds on a Christmas card.   I am already thinking of ways to put the Crazy Dogs to festive uses.

My card uses a combination of the "Stain Rub Resist", "Washed Watercolor"and Micro Glaze Resist" techniques. As a finishing touch I gave it a spritz of the "Distress Mica Spray".  

Thank you for dropping by to check out my latest play time project.  I always welcome your comments, questions or suggestions.

SUPPLIES:

Tim Holtz Crazy Birds	TH Crazy Things	Distress Micro Glaze	TH Christmas Remenant Rubs	Tim Holtz Watercolor pen	Distress Mini Fired Brick
Distress Mermaid Lagoon	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WILD HONEY	Distress Stormy Sky	TH Distress Mini Mowed Lawn	Distress Blending Tool	Misti Stamp Tool
Distress Mica Spray	Masking Paper

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Creative Chemistry 103 Homework Day 5/6

I wanted to share my homework for day 5 of the Creative Chemistry Class.  This was my attempt to recreate a look that Tim shared.  He used dark alcohol ink colors and created a piece that looked like a vintage negative.  The technique is called "Alcohol Ink Stamped Resist on Yupo".  Worth taking the class for this alone.  Check it out at Here . 

I couldn't find the colors that he used so I used the darkest one I owned already.  Instead of using a cotton towel like the one he used (being lazy or impatient or both) I grabbed a sponge that was handy in my workspace.   I had used the sponge for working with Pan Pastels.  It removed the Archival Ink beautifully just like the cloth but.... I noticed a happy accident.   The sponge must of had a residue of gold Pan Pastel on one of the sides  because it left a gold shadow.  I love it.  I don't know if I can reproduce the effect, but I think it is a wonderful accident that I will try to make again.

This is the card that I created with the focal art from my homework.  The background layer is a sheet of the Textile Surface that I embossed with an embossing folder.  I sponged a bit of distress ink over the embossing to make it pop out the detail.

Thanks for dropping in to check my homework.  Hope I get a passing grade.  You are always most welcome to leave any comments, questions or suggestions.

SUPPLIES:

TH Time Travelers CMS157	Curiosities CMS104	TH Just Saying	TH Post Card Embossing	Distress Blending Tool	TH Distress Ink
Archival Ink Black	TH Textile Surfaces	TH Spockets, Watch Gears	TH Journaling Tickets

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Creative Chemistry 103 Homework

 I have been busy learning and practicing new technique this week.  This is my first card using a Distress Crayon Textured Resist for the background.  Even though I have had the Distress Crayons for awhile, I needed to learn the ways to use them.  There could be no better professor than Tim Holtz.  I am loving the class, Creative Chemistry 103.

This card is also going to be my August card for the Card Chain Challenge.  I try to do the challenge every month.  It is great fun to be a part of an international exchange and the inspirations for the cards really do challenge my creative chops.  Everything from the color palette, the card layout, the birds and the sprinkle of sequins are all part of my efforts to meet the challenge this month.  Hope you will check it out. too.

Thanks for stopping by my blog to check out my homework card.  For all the technique in the background piece I am going to refer you back to the master....Creative Chemistry 103 .

SUPPLIES:

TH Crazy Birds MIni	TH Just Saying	Lil Inkers Stitched Circles	TH Distress Watercolor Paper	Distress Crayons #3	TH Stencil Wildflower
Distress Blending Tool	Distress Peacock Feathers	Distress Mermaid Lagoon	Distress Shaded Lilac	Distress Wilted Violet	Distress Stormy Sky
Distress Faded Jeans	TH Distress Sprayer Bottle

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