Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry 101 - Day 4!

Good Morning!

It's been a few days since I have shared some Tags from the Creative Chemistry Class so today I am making up for it! The tags are from the lessons on Day 4 which is all about using the re-inkers. Now the only re-inkers I have are for the Spring Ltd Edition Ink Pads so that's why these are the only 3 that I have used!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - ANYTHING GOES
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

First up is the 'Watercolouring with Re-Inkers' Technique

I have finished the tag by going around the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

Next is the 'Layered Misting' Technique.
You may recall that I had already made a tag using this technique but I wasn't too happy with it, hence why I have made another ...

Last up is the 'Custom Stamp Pad' Technique.

I wanted to share a photo of the ink pad  I created as it looks pretty neat when the colours spread out!

I have finished the tag by going around the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

INKS USED -

Before I go you may remember on Tuesday that I shared with you a photo of the magazine pile I had been going through to find some projects to try ... here's one which I started yesterday, it's rather simple but a great idea  ...

Once it's been completed I shall share how mine turns out with you all ...

Pop by tomorrow if you can when I will be sharing with you what I made from Day 8!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Diamond ... Lot's of Sparkle!

Good Morning!

Before I get onto today's card I just wanted to let you know that I currently have 2 cards for sale over on ebay right now ... but this time for a change they are set on BUY IT NOW so first come first served! Just click the piccie to be taken to them ...

Today's card is for the new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS which to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee is Diamond! We want to see lot's of sparkle on your creations!

This week me and my DT have used some fantastic sponsor images who are providing this weeks prize!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - ANYTHING GOES

SKETCH & STASH - SKETCH

WOC - BINGO

(Blue, Flowers & Glitter)

INKS USED -

Distress Ink - Scattered Straw

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, B93, Y17

INGREDIENTS -

Digi Image 'Summer Games' from The Paper Shelter

Sentiment by Cat's Life Press

Magnolia Papers

Flowers from WOC
'Orange Peel' Stickles used on 1 rose

Paper Doily, Cheesecloth, Twinklets, Dew Drops & 3D Gloss from my stash

I hope you can pop by again tomorrow where I will have some tags from my Creative Chemistry classes!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Papertake Weekly - Sketch!

Good Morning!

I hope you are all still enjoying the sunshine that were having in the UK atm! I have to admit that it is a little too hot for me but I attempted to grin and bear it on both Sunday & Monday afternoon to go through my back issues of Craft Stamper to find some projects I could try ....

However that will have to come after I have played with my new stash that finally arrived yesterday (it was due last Thursday but RM 'misplaced' it) so I can get some more Creative Chemistry Classes done! :)

Okay so today I have a card to share with you all, it felt rather weird making this seeing I have been trying various other techniques recently lol However I did manage to sneak my distress inks into it ;) 

This week at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY we have a Sketch for you to play along with ...

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

MAGNOLIA DOWN UNDER - COLOUR RECIPE

ALLSORTS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SOME SPECIAL

TILDA'S TOWN - WATER FUN

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - ANYTHING GOES

I thought I would share a photo of the inside today as I haven't done so for a while :)

INGREDIENTS -

Magnolia Stamp
Sentiment by Cat's Life Press & PB Sentiment used inside

Magnolia Papers

Flowers & Paper Doily from WOC

Cheesecloth, Twinklets, Ribbon & 3D Gloss from my stash

INKS USED -

Distress Ink - Shaded Lilac

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, Y11, YG63, YG67, BV00

Thanks for popping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Butterfly Best Wishes!

Good Morning!
Today I had planned to share with you a photo of the crafty stash I had ordered so I could get some more of the Tim Holtz Classes done but thanks to royal mail my goodies haven't turned up yet :(

However instead I decided to stop sulking and got my Spring Limited Edition Inks out to make my first card in the Tim Holtz style!

I'd like to enter this into the challenges at:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - ANYTHING GOES
ALLSORTS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SOMEONE SPECIAL
SIMON SAYS STAMP - SPECIAL MALE
SIMON SAYS STAMP & SHOW - SUMMER HOLIDAY

INKS USED -

Distress Inks - Spring Ltd Edition Set & Vintage Photo

INGREDIENTS -

'Papillon' & 'Urban Tapestry' Stamp Sets

PB Sentiment Stamps

Adhesive Pearls

Before I go don't forget that I have some BLOG CANDY up for grabs until the 3rd of June!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

PBSC - Monochrome Magic!

Good Morning!

I can't believe it is the weekend already, time has certainly flown this week! I have to admit that today's card may not fit the theme properly, which I have only just noticed now :/ The theme over at PBSC is Monochrome Magic and I chose pink, obviously you can use black for your outlines and sentiments. Although I think I may of used too much of it looking back ... Ah well you live and learn!

I'd like to enter this into the challenges at:

PAPER SUNDAES - PRETTY IN PINK
BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - ANYTHING GOES
ALLSORTS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SOMEONE SPECIAL
TOP TIP TUESDAY - DIG OUT THE OLD
(I haven't used this stamp for well over a year!)

INKS USED -

Distress Ink - Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick & Festive Berries

INGREDIENTS - 

Penny Black Stamps & Dew Drops from my stash

Lastly I thought I'd leave you with a piccie I managed to get of Hollie last night when I found her falling to sleep cuddling a teddy .... awww lol I think it may have been because Millie was spending the night over at the vets :(

Thanks for popping by, I shall be back tomorrow with some more tags to share with you all!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

Altered Frame ... Tim Holtz Style!!!

Good Morning!

Today I have something very different to share with you, my first attempt at decorating a blank frame! 

I spent the day yesterday painting some I had bought months ago in white Gesso paint so I thought that I best finally knuckle down and decorate one! I decided to do it in a Tim Holtz style with a pink colour scheme :)

This is my first attempt for a frame so I would be grateful for any feedback ...

I'd like to enter this into the challenges at:

THE RIBBON GIRL - VINTAGE PINK & CREAM

PAPER SUNDAES - PRETTY IN PINK

WILD ORCHID CRAFTS - ANYTHING GOES

(I accidently entered this challenge earlier this week forgetting to use their products ... so apologies ladies for doing so I was having a blonde moment! lol)

I have used wuite a few techniques that I have learnt so far in my Online Classes, such as Spritz & Flick, Shattered Stains and also using the Crackle Paint!

INKS USED - 

Distress Inks - Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Antique Linen & Vintage Photo

INGREDIENTS - 

'Urban Tapestry' Tim Holtz Stamp Set

MME Paper

Tim Holtz Crackle Paint

Flowers & Crystal Stem from WOC & Hero Arts

Tim Holtz Butterflies Movers & Shapers Die

Birdcage Die-Cuts by Tim Holtz sent by a fellow crafter

Liquid Pearls - White Opal

Dew Drops from my stash

Thanks for popping by & I hope you are all enjoying the sunny weather here in the UK!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Charisma Cardz & Some Candy!

Good Morning!

Today not only do I have a card to share with you but also some candy which I had been meaning to do for a while now! The candy is to celebrate getting over 500 followers & receiving over 106,000 hits to my blog so far :) You can find the information and a piccie of the candy further down the post ...

This week at CHARISMA CARDZ the challenge is No Flowers Allowed! This I found rather tricky but after a good search through my stamps I finally managed to find something that fit the theme.

I think this card would also work well for a male as I don't think it is too feminine, so it'd be great for a male or female :)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges at:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - ANYTHING GOES

SIMON SAYS STAMP - SPECIAL MALE

TOP TIP TUESDAY - DIG OUT THE OLD

(The Butterfly Stamp is part of a Penny Black T-Set that I have never used before)

INKS USED:

Distress Ink - Scattered Straw

Archival Ink - Jet Black

INGREDIENTS -

PB Sentiment ' 365 Days' Stamp & 'Enjoy' T-Set

Dew Drops

As promised now it is time for some candy!

This is to celebrate me getting over 106,000 Hits to my Blog so far and also gaining over 500 Followers!!! Thank you so much as it means a lot to me that people enjoy looking at my creattions :)

The only rules are that you are ALREADY A FOLLOWER as it would just be unfair for the candy to go to someone who isn't seeing it is part of a thank you to you guys ...

Also please can you pop a link to it on your blogs :)

The Candy is open until SUNDAY 3RD JUNE 6pm (GMT TIME).

Just enter with Mr Linky below & I will pick a random winner when it ends which will be revealed the following morning! ...

The candy will also contain a hand-made card from me but I cannot show it yet as I am using it for this Saturday's challenge over at PBSC :)

CANDY CONTENTS -

'Molly Blooms' & 'Polkadoodles' Clear Stamp Sets

See-D's Alphabet Stamps

Glitz It Glitter Glues - Green, Pink & Blue 

Glitz It Loose Glitter - Pink

Ink It Up! Ink Pads

Selection of Prima Flowers, Adhesive Gems by PM & Various Buttons

Good Luck!

I hope you can pop by tomorrow where I shall be sharing some more tags from my Tim Holtz Class!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations mixed with Tim Holtz!

Good Morning!

Sorry to dissapoint you folks but I'm back with another Tag to share with you all today! ;) I've combined this weeks new challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS of Anything Goes with another lesson from the Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry Class on Day 5 where he taught the technique of Marbled Stains!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges at:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - ANYTHING GOES

STAMPTACULAR SUNDAY - IN THE GARDEN

I used the stamp set 'Urban Tapestry' and finished of the tag by inking the edges with distress ink.

INKS USED -

Distress Stains - Picket Fence, Broken China, Worn Lipstick & Wild Honey

Distress Ink - Walnut Stain

As well as this tag I also got the chance to create another from the class using the technique of Layered Misting from Day 4! I only have 3 re-inkers so I didn't have much of a colour choice but seeing it's the 3 from the spring limited edition thankfully they work really well together :)

Thanks for popping by today & I hope you get the chance to join in!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Papertake Weekly - True Colours!

Good Morning!

I'm sure you will all be glad to know that I have a card to share with you today and not a Tag for a change lol This week at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY the challenge is True Colours! I have used some stamps from the latest Magnolia collection :)

I would like to enter this into the challenges at:

SKETCH SATURDAY - SKETCH

PENNY BLACK & MORE @ ALLSORTS - LONDON CELEBRATES

TILDA'S TOWN - ANYTHING GOES

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - A TOUCH OF SPARKLE!

COPIC CIAO MARKERS - C1, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, R27, R59, B93

INGREDIENTS - 

Magnolia Spring Stamp Kit 2012

Magnolia Papers

Flowers & Paper Doily from WOC

Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Die-Cut, Twinklets, 3D Gloss & Dew Drops from my stash

Thanks for popping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX