September 2013 Tim Holtz Tag (Layered Stencils)

Hi, guys! Hope all is well!  Today was a very INKY and fun day as it was the day I worked on my monthly Tim Holtz of 2013 tag.  For September Tim worked with layering his stencils with various Distress Inks, Distress Stains and other mediums.

You will see that I applied some Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste on my tag using Tim's Splatter Stencil.  I just love the texture and raised look it gave the tag.

Applying more inks and stains to various stencils by Tim.  It was a very fun process.

I decided to turn my tag into a Halloween tag, and added one of Tim's rub-ons onto one of his enamel tags as an accent.  The ribbon was stained and stenciled as Tim demonstrated as well. That was very fun!

Can't wait to see what Tim will come up with for his October tag!  I really enjoy making them and putting my own spin on it.   If you want to learn some fun techniques, or just have fun creating something, why not join in next month?

Until next time!

October Tag Tim Holtz Tag 2012 - Help Me From the Grave

Just a note of thanks for all those who have been writing, emailing or commenting wishing me well during Hurricane Sandy.  We were without power for 5 days, but I am happy to report that it has been restored.  Never has a hot shower felt better! We were so fortunate.  I am keeping those who are suffering in my thoughts and prayers and would ask that you continue to do so as the devastation is so widespread.

For today I thought I would share the tag that I made for the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2012. This is my October submission. This was a lot of fun to make.  I think my fingers were more inky today than ever while making this tag.  I got to use various inks, paints, glues and lots of glitter!

The stamps I used for the focal image were from Stampers Anonymous.  I was excited to get to use my new stamp set designed by Mario Rossi III!  It is a cool one.  I used the words "help me" coming from the grave.  I thought it would be a fun and creepy touch.  I used a  Studio G stamp and stamped it on a Tim Holtz journal ticket.   The bats were all painted and glittered as shown by Tim.

I hope you like this piece.  If you want directions on how to do it, head to his blog and he gives you step-by-step directions.  You then take it in any direction you want.

Be well, my friends!

Drac is Back!

Hi, guys!  Yes, you read right!  Drac is back!  I decided to do a Halloween tag last night.  I am participating in the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2012.  In July, Tim demonstrated the alcohol ink splatter technique using a can of air.  I made a tag in the beginning of the month for the Fourth of July.  It dawned on me that this splatter technique would be fun to use for blood splatter.  Yes, I know, I am a bit gross.  I guess it is from years of mystery reading. 

Supplies:
Stamp: Craft Smart, Stampers Anonymous
Ink: Archival Black, Adirondack Alcohol Ink, Distress Stain, Distress Inks
Misc.: Tissue Tape (Tim Holtz), Tim Holtz Ribbon 


I had a blast doing this card.  My workspace ended up looking a bit like a crime scene when I was done, and my hands resembled those of Lady Macbeth.

Hope you have a great day, and hope you find a few moments in the day to do something you love.  Maybe get inky?