WOYWW #208 Some Very Inky Tags

Hi, guys! Hope all is well!  It is Wednesday, so you know what that means!  I will be sharing what is on my work desk!  Thank you, Julia, for this great fun!  I was away last week and didn't get to participate the last few weeks and missed seeing what everyone was working on!

Today you will see I am doing my monthly Tim Holtz Tag of 2013. This month focuses on rub-on resist.  This was new for me, and had fun with it.  How do you like my collection of Alcohol Inks?

I have to call it a night, as these tags always take me awhile and I am so exhausted after returning to work today after being away for a week.  I need a vacation from my vacation!

I look forward to sharing the tags with you when they are completed and am looking forward to visiting with you and seeing what you are up to!  If you haven't joined in, I would highly recommend you visit Julia at  Stamping-Ground! It is a fun group! I always feel so inspired.

Enjoy the day!

Happy 10th Anniversary!

Hi, guys! Today I am going to share an anniversary card I made for a blogging friend getting ready to celebrate her 10th wedding anniversary.  I made this card for her to give to her husband.  Bee mentioned that the 10th wedding anniversary is the tin/aluminum anniversary.  I made two hearts using foil tape by Ranger.  I made faux rivets in them using my eyelet setter and colored them with alcohol inks to give them an aged look.  I learned this technique by Tim Holtz while working on his tags last year. Bee mentioned that she would like a blueprint stamp used to symbolize the building of a marriage.  I thought that was genius!  I added dazzling diamond glitter to the heart as diamonds can also be a symbol for the 10th anniversary.

Supplies:
Stamps: Stampers Anonymous
Paper: Gina K Designs, Ranger Foil Tape
Ink: Alcohol Inks, Black Archival
Misc.: Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Heart dies, Circle Punches, Corner Rounder, Dazzing Diamonds Glitter, Computer Generated Names and Number

This was a hoot to make.  I love that I could use various techniques on one card, and use a variety of products.  I had very inky fingers when I was done which was a bonus.  I always feel I am successful when my hands look the part!

Wishing the happy couple a very happy anniversary!

Until next time!

WOYWW 194

Hi, guys! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods! Today is WOYWW and so I am sharing what is on my work desk.  I started work on a special card for a fellow blogger and friend. She wanted a card to give to her husband for their anniversary. She said it is the tin/aluminum anniversary.  I am working on making a pair of metallic hearts and am using my eyelet setter to make faux rivets.  I am using alcohol inks to give them some color and aging.

I adore the Ranger foil tape.   It is a fun product and I love that I can use it to alter card stock, grunge paper, etc. and make it look like metal.

Hope you have a great week! I look forward to visiting with you each Wednesday and sharing the fun! Thank you Julia for making this possible!

Until next time!

One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure

Hi, guys!  Thought I would share another card I made for the online card class A Cut Above with Jennifer McGuire and Friends.  I made this one using old, clear packaging that I die cut and turned into leaves.   I used alcohol inks for coloring the leaves.  I am really happy with the way it turned out.  I LOVE that I can turn my trash into treasures with my trusty Vagabond and steel ruled dies.

Supplies:
Paper: Gina K Designs White, Husk Note Card The Ink Pad NYC, Papertrey Ink Designer paper

Ink: Alcohol inks
Die: Tattered Leaves Alterations
Misc.: Scallop punch, Glossy Accents

I stamped a sentiment inside that says "Thankful for you."  I think it will be perfect for a Thanksgiving card, or a thank you card.

I hope you like this card.  I hope it inspires you to think of ways to repurpose things in your crafting!
Have a great day!

Tag Time with Tim

Hi, guys!  Hope you are all having a great weekend.  I thought I would share some tags that I have made for days 3, 4, and 5 of the Creative Chemistry 101 Class with Tim Holtz.

Day 3
Alcohol Ink Agates Technique

Archival Resist Technique

Stamping with Reflections Technique

Day 4
Custom Stamp Pad Technique  (I made my husband a bookmark!)

Layered Misting Technique

Day 5

Marbled Stains Technique

Stamping with Stains Technique

Stained Kraft Resist Technique

These online card classes are just great.  I love that I can work at my own pace, and around my schedule.  I also love that Tim gives you so much information, with obvious planning on his part.   I can't believe a week has flown by.  One more to go!  I know I will be sad to see it end.  But, with all this newly acquired knowledge, I know I will be enjoying myself in my stamp room!  If you haven't tried one of these online card classes, I would highly recommend you give one a try.  You will have the information at your fingertips for life!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!  I plan to find some stamping time tomorrow to.....GET INKY!