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!

September 2012 Tim Holtz Tag (Faux Riveted Metal)

Hi, guys!  As you may recall, I have been participating in the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2012 and for today I am sharing the one I made for September. Tim used a technique called faux riveted metal. I didn't have the foil tape he used, so I improvised and took out my Reynolds Wrap foil from my kitchen cupboard.  This tag was a total departure of my normal style as it has a more industrial look and feel. So, to make it more "me," I used a lighthearted sentiment and my favorite Mona Lisa stamp.

I figured since I was using a lot of metal and silver the "shine" sentiment would be fitting.  I had a blast making this tag, and got to use a lot of embellishments I had waiting to be used.  Alcohol inks, paint, and inks were all used on this tag.  Steel wool is not something I have on hand in my stamp room and it was needed to rough up the tag and remove some of the alcohol ink.  I had to head into the kitchen and remove all the soap from a Brillo Pad before I could use it.  It was funny.  The kitchen products sure came in handy for this tag.

If you would like to learn this technique or how to make these tags, I would suggest you give October's tag a try.  Tim will walk you though it step by step.  Then, you go and create something of your own and add your personality to it if you want.

I am off to get out my craft scrubbie by Ranger  as my hands look like the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz right now!

Have a great night!