Compendium of Curiosites Challenge #2

I’m getting my challenge piece done just under the wire!  Head over to StudioL3 to see all the fabulous art created this week.  The technique this week is on page 58 of Compendium of Curiosities Vol. 2, get your signed copy over at Tim’s website.

I made a couple of cards for my stash using the technique.  I used my Tag & Bookplate Die to cut folded cardstock to create my cards.

Here’s the black one open, I’ll add a sentiment or write a message in it when I’m ready to send it.

A new challenge will be announced tomorrow morning.  I’m hoping to be a bit quicker this time!  Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Vic

Compendium of Curiosities 2 – Challenge #1

After the fun of last year’s Compendium of Curiosities challenge, Linda at StudioL3 has begun the Compendium of Curiosities 2 Challenge.  Click on the link for all the details of the challenge.  Be sure and head over to Tim Holtz’ blog for an autographed copy: Compendium of Curiosities 2 so you can join in.  Simon Says Stamp is sponsoring this week’s challenge.

I created a card for my entry:

I used the Butterflight On the Edge die and Mini Butterflies Movers & Shapers for my technique.  I used a rainbow of Distress Ink for the stamping.  (I used the technique shared by Tim here.)

My card is also entered in the Simon Says Stamp and Show a Lord Tim Technique and Inspiration Emporium Challenge: Water Coloring.

Let me know what you think of my card.  Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great weekend!

Vic

I’m a graduate!!

The great people over at OnlineCardClasses made us a graduate button:

 

I used it and some cutoffs (and “fails”) from the class to create a cover for a book I put together with all the PDFs from the class.

I used chipboard covered with Tim’s Retro Grunge Paper Stash.  I bound it with my Cinch and a coil.  It looks so much better in real life, but the dark day is cooperating with photography!

Thanks for stopping by.  I love reading your comments and thank those of you who have become followers.

Vic

Creative Chemistry 101 – Days 9 & 10

Okay, here are my final tags!

Day 9 – Perfect Pearls

Perfect Splatter Distress, Perfect Distress & Perfect Distress Mist

Day 10 – Dimensional Mediums

Rock Candy Distress Stickles

There you go, all 25 of my technique tags for the great Creative Chemistry 101 class.  Thanks for hanging in there with me!

Vic

Creative Chemistry 101 – Days 7 & 8

I hope by now one of my technique tags have intrigued enough to go check out Tim’s class: Creative Chemistry 101.

Day 7 – Embossing Basics

Distress Powder Resist, Rusted Enamel & Nostalgic Batik

Day 8 – Paint Primer

Dabber Resist, Crackle Paint Resist & Shattered Stains

Only one more post – days 9 & 10!

Vic

Creative Chemistry 101 – Days 5 & 6

I hope you’re not getting bored by my tags!  LOL  I had so much fun creating them, I just need to share!

Day 5 – Spray Inks & Stains

Stamping with Stains, Stained Kraft Resist & Marbled Stains

Day 6 – Distress Markers

Watercolor with Markers, Stamping with Markers & Blending with Markers

I’m in love with my Distress Markers!  On to days 7 & 8.

Vic

Creative Chemistry 101 – Days 3 & 4

More of my tags created in this fabulous class!

Day 3 – Archival Ink

Alcohol Ink Agates, Reflections Stamping & Archival Resist

 

Day 4 – Re-inkers

Watercoloring, Layered Misting & Custom Stamp Pad

Thanks for stopping by!  Days 5 & 6 coming up.

Vic

Creative Chemistry 101 by Tim Holtz

I’ve been taking a fabulous online class the last two weeks: Creative Chemistry 101 by Tim Holtz presented by OnlineCardClasses.com.  The $35 dollar class fee is well worth it.  The class is interactive and will continue to be until April 9.  After that, participants have lifetime access to all the class materials, gallery viewing and reading the forums (where Tim answered questions).

Day 1

Day 1 began our journey by teaching us the various properties and ways to use products.  As always, Tim encourages using what you have and playing.

Day 2

Day 2 emphasized Distress Ink.  Here are the three tags I created:

Wrinkle-Free Distress, Brushless Water Color & Blended Spritz & Flick

If you want to learn more about the products in your stash, I highly recommend this class.  Stay tuned for more!

 

Vic