I had a really enjoyable time trying out the different techniques on this tag, following Tim Holtz instructions on his blog.

My tag features Graham wearing his new California Bear sweatshirt bought in San Francisco on Pier 45.

Happy memories!
Jan x

I enjoyed making my first tag for The Grand Finale, over at Linda Ledbetter’s blog so much I made a second! A huge thank you goes to Linda and the DT for the Challenges and inspiration, I have had fun joining in And learned a lot.
I used Tim Holtz Layered Stencil Monoprint technique. You need to read the instructions in his book, CC3.
There are fabulous prizes from Tim and Mario and The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

I used DI with an Andy Skinner stencil I have just bought that fitted my travel theme. I used watercolour paper this time to get a patchy effect. I used the stencil as a template to outline some of the letters and numbers.

Hickory Smoke DI made a great edge, love how that colour compliments the other new colours this year. I used a Prima compass stamp and a Tim corner stamp to enhance the Travel work and make it pop.
A drop shadow folder links the two tags but this time I used tracing paper and made it into a belly band. I can add tickets when it is in place in my Destinations Folio.

Hope you like Tag2
Hugs
Jan x

I am really enjoying making my Destinations Folio about our trip to the USA. I am working on our time at Hermosa Beach, LA, which we spent with my Granddaughter. I made this tag to fit between photo pages and souvenirs.

The background is a Layered Stencil Monoprint technique. I am entering Linda Ledbetter’s CC3 Challenge 34, The Grand Finale, so you will need to find your copy of Tim Holtz book for the instructions!
This is the stencil and DI used for the technique.

I stamped some Blueprints with Black Archival, clear heat embossed and inked the images. I created the drop shadow using an inked embossing folder, Tim’s new tool certainly makes that much easier!

I cut a strip out to create a pocket for journalling tags, I stuck some tissue tape on the edge to strengthen it and inked with Hickory Smoke. A bit of faux stitching finished the tag. I dyed silk ribbon with Abandoned Coral and Fossilized Amber and tied in a loose bow before adding a compass charm.

I can’t believe this is the last challenge from the book, I have loved the creative journey through the book and the inspiration from the DT, thanks everyone. I hope to win an awesome prize from Tim and Mario or  the generous sponsor The Funkie Junkie.

hugs

jan x

Welcome to our August Challenge at The Mirror Crack’d.

Our theme for this month is Masks, they can be Theatrical Masks, Stencils or Mask Techniques.

Susanne is our host for this challenge who will be choosing our Winner and Top 5

We are thrilled to be sponsored by
WOODWARE CRAFT COLLECTION

With a prize of £12.00 to spend at your favourite Woodware Stockist, either in store or on line.

Check out the amazing inspiration from our team at The Mirror Crack’d.

I decided to play with Mask Techniques for my DT creation. I wanted a focal point for a Pocket Page to put in my Destinations Folio.

I chose this supercool new stamp from Paperartsy Hot Picks. I used a bright blue Archival to stamp once onto the card then again onto thin post it stamp paper for the mask. The next step is to cut out the mask – when the ink is dry!

The mask was gently stuck over the image using the post it adhesive strip. I inked over the card with Distress Inks. When you ink over the mask work from the center to the sides. Underneath is clean and white.

The next Mask Technique is using a Layering Stencil ( some call stencils masks) and clear embossing powder. I pushed a mini embossing ink through the stencil rays, having trapped the paper mask underneath. Remove the stencil and masks, then cover the ink with clear embossing powder and heat set.

I love the shine of the rays. I used 2 Distress Inks over the embossed rays, make sure you have the mask in place too. Gently use a baby wipe to take extra ink off the rays.

Nearly finished! I added some chit chat words I snipped and inked with archival blue.

I hope you are inspired to play along with us! I am looking forward to seeing your creations.

Hugs

Jan x

We had such a fab holiday in the USA in May. We did a Road Trip around California, Arizona and Nevada. We saw some amazing and spectacular sights. I am making a TH Folio to store all our memories.

I bought fabric from Joanns and collected souvenirs, tickets and ephemera wherever we travelled.

This is the front cover, fabric pieces machined together with padding. I added a cabinet frame,ephemera and bits and bobs, a work in progress! I die cut letters from a TH die with white felt. I stamped black archival and clear embossed Tim’s Travel blueprints around the edges.

I sewed pieces onto the front to include the inside flaps. I have covered the inside with tissue paper.

I am entering the challenge at A Vintage Journey, the DT have created some great inspiration.

Hugs

Jan x

Hi Everyone
Here is my latest creation for Jones using Graphic 45 Rare Oddities Collection. This was quite a challenge as a lot of the papers in the collection are Halloween orientated and I had in mind what I wanted to make, something useful, a Greenhouse Thermometer for my husband. The papers are beautifully coordinated in colour so that once I started the mojo flowed!

I bought a canvas board, 12 x 10 ins, for the base so I had a sturdy foundation. It had a couple of coats of black Gesso. I chose “Charmed I’m Sure” paper for the background, inked and rounded the edges after cutting it to size (11.5×9.5ins). I used a good layer of Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Glue to secure it and brayed over the top to ensure it stuck.

Now it gets interesting! I cut out the cabinet and central portion from “Rare Oddities” paper. Then I scored along the edge of the middle pillars, so when it was folded it fitted the background. I inked the edges of the pillars to define them, using Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

I built up a layer of old corrugated card to support the top and bottom middle sections of the cabinet. The card is not visible and a similar colour.

I managed to find a variety of cheap garden thermometers at The Range, they varied in price from £1.99 to 40p!
I chose a plastic, shaped one with suckers on the back as it raised the thermometer to a good height and fitted into the cupboard aperture. I covered it with “Frightfully Sweet” but it looked dull, so I cut out and layered pieces from the reverse side of the paper. I used the sections that mentioned plants. All the pieces were inked. I cut out a strip for the thermometer but it became invisible over the background. A strip of pale paper on the back sorted that problem.

This is the back of the thermometer, you can see the patchwork pieces I used and the original bird pattern.

The suckers were held on with shiny, silver screws which didn’t match. They had a quick coat of DecoArt Quinacridone Gold paint, I also dribbled watered down paint to look like rust marks.

The chipboard and Cardstock die cuts in the set had so many lovely things to use I was spoilt for choice! These are the ones I chose to use. I gave the title and the butterflies a good coat of Glossy Accents, to seal and shine.

At this stage it still needed something else to finish it off. I took the butterfly theme and used “Brews and Potions” with Tim Holtz Butterfly Duo, die cut and texture fade. I used black archival to ink the folder before running the butterflies through. I think that gives them better definition.

The whole piece will be in my husbands greenhouse, so to protect it I painted a good layer of Matt Medium over the top. The envelope details were picked out when it was dry with Glossy Accents for contrast. (I thought he can keep labels in the envelopes.)
Finished!

I hope you like it and are inspired to create using these lovely papers.

Hugs
Jan x