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12 tags of 2106: july

Time for another last minute Tim tag. I love the watercolor resist technique and wonder why I don't use it more often! I used my Alphanumeric dies to make my own CRABBY word for this one...

 

 

SUPPLIES: 

Ranger KRAFT TAG #8 Inkssentials Surfaces 6.25 X 3.125 ISC31864	Tim Holtz Sizzix ALPHANUMERIC Thinlits Die 660056	Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2015 MARINER BLUEPRINT CMS234	RESERVE Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad ABANDONED CORAL Ranger TDP46769	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad FIRED BRICK Ranger TDP39976	RESERVE Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad CARVED PUMPKIN Ranger TDP47377
RESERVE Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad CRACKED PISTACHIO Ranger TDP46776	*Tim Holtz BROAD WATER BRUSH Ranger Watercoloring TIP33097	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 SOUVENIR Adornments TH93215	Tim Holtz Idea-ology PAPER STRING SOLIDS TH93044	Tim Holtz Idea-ology FRAMES AND TRIMS Industrious Stickers TH93136	*Tim Holtz Idea-ology MINI FASTENERS Brads Screws Hardware
Tim Holtz Distress Markers BLACK SOOT Ranger TDM32458	Tim Holtz Distress Marker SPRITZER TOOL Ranger TDA39730

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simon says stamp monday challenge: add some texture

This week the the challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog is Add Some Texture. There are so many way to add texture to any project, so I hope you will play along with us this week! 

 

I've created a ton of texture on my panel this week with cardboard, gesso and texture paste. 

Be sure to stop back and play along with us in a new challenge each Monday! 

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $50 gift voucher that will go to one random challenge entry. So please join us for this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. You might also be on our Friday Designer Spotlight. Good luck, I can't wait to see what you make!

 

Be sure to follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram. Posting your project photos? Make sure to add the #sssmchallenge so we can see what you've made. 

You can find all the supplies I've used right here in the Simon Says Stamp store....full supply list below.

SUPPLIES:  

 

Tim Holtz DISTRICT MARKET Burlap Panel BARE 6 x 8 TH93062	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 TEXTURED SURFACES TH93204	RESERVE Tim Holtz Flip Top Distress Paint WILTED VIOLET Ranger TDF50612	RESERVE Tim Holtz Flip Top Distress Paint BLUEPRINT SKETCH Ranger TDF50599	*Tim Holtz Distress Paint EVERGREEN BOUGH Ranger TDD38528	Tim Holtz Distress Paint SHADED LILAC Ranger TDD38863
Tim Holtz Distress Paint PICKED RASPBERRY Ranger TDD36418	Ranger TEXTURE PASTE 4oz INK44444	Tim Holtz Sizzix Die CRESCENT MOON & STARS Bigz 658716	Tim Holtz Sizzix Die HANDWRITTEN WISH Bigz 660984	Tim Holtz Core'dinations KRAFT CORE METALLIC 6 x 6 Paper Stack GX196002	*Tim Holtz Sizzix VAGABOND MACHINE Die Cutting Embossing Alterations 656850
Dina Wakley Ranger WHITE GESSO Media MDM41689	Dina Wakley Ranger PALETTE KNIFE Media MDA41771	Tim Holtz MINI STENCIL SET 5 MST005	Tim Holtz MINI STENCIL SET 2 MST002	Tim Holtz Distress Paint BLACK SOOT Ranger TDD36302	Tim Holtz Distress SPLATTER BRUSH TDA47841
Tim Holtz Idea-ology CORNERS Metal Hardware TH92789	Tim Holtz Idea-ology MONOCLES Findings TH93129	Tim Holtz Idea-ology WORDS REMNANT RUBS TH93055

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simon says stamp monday challenge: nautical/by the sea

This week the theme for the challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog is Nautical/By the Sea. My project is not exactly sea themed, but it sure is not summer at the beach without some ice cream! I also could not wait to try out this fun Concord & 9th Sweet and Cool stamps and dies :) 

Be sure to stop back and play along with us in a new challenge each Monday! 

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $50 gift voucher that will go to one random challenge entry. So please join us for this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. You might also be on our Friday Designer Spotlight. Good luck, I can't wait to see what you make!

 

Be sure to follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram. Posting your project photos? Make sure to add the #sssmchallenge so we can see what you've made. 

You can find all the supplies I've used right here in the Simon Says Stamp store....full supply list below.

SUPPLIES:  

 

Concord & 9th SWEET & COOL Clear Stamp Set 10095C9	Concord & 9th SWEET & COOL Dies 10096C9	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad PICKED RASPBERRY Ranger TDP40088	RESERVE Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad TWISTED CITRON Ranger TDP47322	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad WILD HONEY Ranger TDP40293	*Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad SEA GLASS Blue ink004
https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product.aspx?id=344255	Hero Arts NOTECARDS SNOW 10 Cards PS566 White	Lawn Fawn SCALLOPED RECTANGLE STACKABLES Lawn Cuts Dies LF997

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simon says stamp monday challenge: flora and fauna

This week the theme for the challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog is Flora and Fauna.  Definition: Flora is plant life; fauna refers to animals. The handiest way to remember flora and fauna is that "flora" sounds like flowers, which are part of the plant world, and fauna sounds like "fawn," and fawns are part of the animal kingdom.

This week to create my canvas I used some Mixed Media Board, painted with Twisted Citron and Mermaid Lagoon Paints. I added some texture paste using the Mini Layering 8 stencils, and removed some of the Mermaid Lagoon paint using the Mini Layering 4 stencils. Some stamping in black soot Distress paint with the Halftone and Rings stamps. Then I layered on the Wildflowers and Butterfly Frenzy dies and added some more layers using Distress Crayons. See links to all supplies below. 


Be sure to stop back and play along with us in a new challenge each Monday! 

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $50 gift voucher that will go to one random challenge entry. So please join us for this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. You might also be on our Friday Designer Spotlight. Good luck, I can't wait to see what you make!

 

Be sure to follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram. Posting your project photos? Make sure to add the #sssmchallenge so we can see what you've made. 

You can find all the supplies I've used right here in the Simon Says Stamp store....full supply list below.

SUPPLIES:  

 

Dina Wakley Ranger ASSORTED MEDIA BOARD MDA48701	RESERVE Tim Holtz Sizzix WILDFLOWERS Thinlits Die 661190	RESERVE Tim Holtz Flip Top Distress Paint MERMAID LAGOON Ranger TDF50193	RESERVE Tim Holtz Flip Top Distress Paint TWISTED CITRON Ranger TDF50216	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 BIG CHAT Stickers TH93192	Tim Holtz Sizzix Die BUTTERFLY FRENZY Decorative Strip Sizzlits 659575
RESERVE Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2016 HALFTONE AND RINGS CMS260	Tim Holtz Distress Paint BLACK SOOT Ranger TDD36302	Tim Holtz MINI STENCIL SET 4 MST004	RESERVE Tim Holtz MINI STENCIL SET 8 MST008

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Kathy's 30 Day Coloring Challenge Blog Hop

Welcome to "The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge" Blog Hop. Kathy Racoosin from The Daily Marker loves to color and she is hosting her fifth 30 DAY COLORING CHALLENGE. The premise of the challenge is to color something everyday even if it’s for five minutes. It doesn’t matter what you color or what medium you use. Today Kathy has assembled a blog hop to give your creativity a jump start with some very talented ladies. 

At the end of the hop you will find an awesome GIVEAWAY from Hero Arts. 2 shopping sprees of $25.00 each! Yay. (winners will be randomly picked from the blog comments of the blog hop). 

You should have arrived here from the blog of the super talented Heather Doran. If you have missed any stops along the hop, the full list is below. 

I am happy to be participating in Kathy's 30 Day Coloring Challenge Blog hop with my Hero Arts Hostess sisters and some very talented Hero Arts Artists and friends. I hope you'll hop along and check out everyone's coloring and a chance to win a Hero Arts Shopping Spree! Hero Arts were the very first stamps I ever bought and the Hero Arts Hostesses were the first group of gals who really got me involved in a stamping group online.


For my project today, I decided to use one of the stamp sets that was featured in one of the My Monthly Hero Kits a couple of months back, Marianne's Flowers (these flowers are so fun to color) along with a sentiment from the Acts of Kindness set. All supplies are linked below :) The next stop on the hop is the blog of the wonderfully creative Sarah Moerman, I am sure she has something fabulous for you to check out over on her blog. 

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CHALLENGE: 

Kathy from The Daily Marker is hosting her fifth coloring challenge called, “The Daily Marker 30 Day” it’s a super fun challenge and a great way to get full use of your supplies. (When sharing use #TheDailyMarker30Day so Kathy can find your work)

THE GOAL IS: To color something daily even if it's a few minutes but, certainly not required. It’s been proven that coloring can lower your blood pressure so it’s worth carving out a little time for yourself each day. You will find that Kathy encourages you along the way to stretch your creativity a little bit more and to feel successful with your coloring.

CAN YOU PARTICIPATE in the 30 DAY CHALLENGE? Yes! that would be awesome if you want to participate & feel free to jump in at any time during the challenge! Everyone is welcome! If you miss a few days don’t feel like you have to catch up. The challenge is meant to be fun and with no stress. 

QUESTIONS? Here is a video that might clear them up https://youtu.be/cybppt_JgoU

If you missed any stops along the hop, here is the full list:  

Jennifer McGuire
Shari Carroll
 Lisa Spangler
Virginia Lu
Linda Brandyberry
Kathy Wade
  Arlene McClung
Barb Engler
 Linda Wetterlin
Heather Doran
Cheiron Brandon
Sarah Moerman
Emily Leiphart 
 Kathy Racoosin 

 

SUPPLIES USED: 

Hero Arts Clear stamps ACTS OF KINDNESS CL911

Hero Arts Clear Stamps MARIANNE'S FLOWERS CL964

Copic Marker set

Hero Arts Mix Layering Papers MIDNIGHT Hues PS697

Hero Arts Mixed Layering Papers SUNSHINE ps621

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tim holtz: god bless america card

Happy 4th Everyone! I have had my United States die for a while now, but had never used it. When I saw this AMAZING Across the Miles card from Shari Carroll over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog, I knew I had to try out her technique for myself. Applying all the states to the acetate is genius, and I will definitely be using this die a lot more in the future, now that I know an easier way! 

To make my card, I used the same technique as Shari did in her video but I had colored my paper before I cut it out: 

When it was done, I applied some occasions chit chat stickers, a mirrored star colored with Mushroom alcohol ink and a few mini fasteners on some of the corrugated textured surfaces. 

 

SUPPLIES: 

Tim Holtz Sizzix UNITED STATES Thinlits Die 660228	Tim Holtz Layering Stencil STARS THS008	*Judikins Eclipse ART MASKING TAPE Roll Adhesive GP010	RESERVE Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad BLUEPRINT SKETCH Ranger TDP47346	RESERVE Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad CANDIED APPLE Ranger TDP47391	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad FRAYED BURLAP Ranger TDP39990
Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 TEXTURED SURFACES TH93204	*Tim Holtz Idea-ology MINI FASTENERS Brads Screws Hardware	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 OCCASIONS Small Talk Stickers TH93245	Tim Holtz Idea-ology MIRRORED STARS TH93083	Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink MUSHROOM Adirondack Ranger TIM22091

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simon says stamp monday challenge: red, white, and/or blue

This week the theme for the challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog is RED WHITE AND/OR BLUE 

You can choose one, two or all three colors, it is your choice! This week we are showcasing Indigoblu and the Design Team is using their products. CLICK HERE to see the whole range! Our fabulous teamie, Barbara Schiassi made this lovely graphic for us to use as inspiration. 

I created my tag this week using some cork textured surfaces as a base and spraying with them with Distress Stains in Mermaid Lagoon and Candied Apple.  I used the same stains to color in my Reverse Confetti Happy Pretty Panels die and stamped it with a sentiment from the Whole Lotta Happy set. I then added these cute little pups from the Indigo Blu Duke’s Gang stamps, watercolored in using Distress Inks in Mermaid Lagoon and Candied Apple.  

 

 

Be sure to stop back and play along with us in a new challenge each Monday! 

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $50 gift voucher that will go to one random challenge entry. So please join us for this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. You might also be on our Friday Designer Spotlight. Good luck, I can't wait to see what you make!

 

Be sure to follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram. Posting your project photos? Make sure to add the #sssmchallenge so we can see what you've made. 

You can find all the supplies I've used right here in the Simon Says Stamp store....full supply list below.

 

SUPPLIES:  

https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product.aspx?id=344418	Reverse Confetti Cuts HAPPY PRETTY PANELS Die Set	Reverse Confetti WHOLE LOTTA HAPPY Clear Stamp Set	RESERVE Tim Holtz Distress Mini Spray Stain MERMAID LAGOON Ranger TSM50254	RESERVE Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad MERMAID LAGOON Ranger TDP46790	RESERVE Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad CANDIED APPLE Ranger TDP47391
Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain CANDIED APPLE Ranger TSS44178	Dina Wakley Ranger WHITE GESSO Media MDM41689	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 TEXTURED SURFACES TH93204	Tim Holtz Sizzix TINY SHAPES Dies Movers And Shapers 660239	*Tim Holtz Sizzix MINI OLD GLORY Dies Movers & Shapers 657477	Tim Holtz Idea-ology SILVER TINSEL TWINE TH93025

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July classes at The Ink Pad in NYC

I'll be teaching TWO classes this month at The Ink Pad in NYC - a mixed media class and the first in a new series called "Let's Explore" where we will be exploring a new line of products and/or mediums each month. If you are in town, I hope you will join me for a Friday night of fun. We always have a great time! Please call the store directly at 212-463-9876 to reserve your spot at the class table.

Summer Mixed Media Mini Canvases
Friday, July 15th 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Join Cheiron to create 4 mini Tim Holtz Burlap panels. Our theme for these panels will be summer and we will incorporate lots of paints, paste, stencils, die cuts and more create colorful, textured summer mini works of art. You will have fun learning different Distress techniques on each panel. These panels are great to display as a set, or use them on their own for an inspirational gift for a friend.  

Lets Explore: Watercolor Mediums
Friday, July 29th 7:00-9:30 pm
There are a lot of great watercolor mediums sold at The Ink Pad. You may have a few of them, all of them, or maybe have not collected any of them yet and are just curious about how they work.  Cheiron will lead you through a night of creative exploration where you will learn about the basic supplies, various products, different techniques and everything else you need to know to get started with this popular medium.  There will be no finished project in this class, however, there will be samples on hand to learn how these techniques can fit into your future crafty projects.