Mini Memory Tin

 

 Hello crafty friends!

 It's me Tera, here to share one last piece of inspiration before the new year.

I have been loving the mini tins and journals by " Suzy ShabbySoul", she has some great tutorials on Youtube one of them can be found HERE, I also took some step by step photos below. 

My little mini journal was a gift for my mom. It features photos of her and her dad. He passed away when she was young so I thought this would make a good memory keepsake. 

The outside of the tin I added eyelets to for the ribbon, as well as an extra for charms

(Ok, yes...Originally I just punched the hole in the wrong spot...haha. However, it worked out perfectly for the charms!)

I chose to make the tiny journal so that it could come out to be easily looked at. The charms attached to the journal are hanging from one of the Tim Holtz tiny paper clips. (I thought it could be a fun decorative piece as well as a pull tab).

Here you can see the full layout with it opened.

Ok, on to the details...

This project is a little photo heavy, so you may want to grab a drink before you dig in. 

I started by cutting my chosen papers to 1.75in x1.75in. I then rounded the corners with my corner punch. After I laid out my 6 papers, I then flipped them over to start gluing them together. I put a little collage medium down, then used strips of mummy cloth to bind everything. (leaving about 1/8in between each piece) I added a little more collage medium over the tops of the mummy cloth to really make sure it would stay and be sealed. 

I also decided to add some fabric tape over the mummy cloth for extra strength and visual interest.

For the tin I used clear gesso, translucent grit paste, and distress crayons to get a rusty look. (rusty hinge, walnut stain, and black soot by the time it was all done).

I also used fabric tape as the hinge on here too. (I did glue it down with collage medium and set aside to dry)

As you can see I added the tape to both sides :) 

Now that the fabric binding was dry I went back to playing with the mini journal strip.

(the blue flowers remind me of forget me nots, so that's why I picked that one)

I copied and printed the photos since my mom have very few photos of her dad. This kept me from feeling guilty about cutting them up. 

You can see I started by laying out all of my main elements before gluing everything down. 

(I even changed my mind completely on the one square). 

Once I had everything how I liked it, I glued things down and added pop dots under the 2/6 and the 5.

I also added more crayon to the tin. 

To truly finish everything I added some Tim Holtz stickers and a quote chip I peeled thinner.

 I used my water brush with vintage photo distress ink to lightly shade around the quotes, and some of the pictures. 

(you can kind of see that the 2/6 is elevated here)

I of course also added the charms, eyelets and ribbons. 

I did end up making a wrap around cover with a brad to tie the cord around. This helped to give it that mini book feel for me. 

Thank you for visiting! I hope you all like my mini memory tin!!

Supplies Used:

Tim Holtz tin tops (there are also some cute Christmas ones out right now too!)

Tim Holtz Idea-ology sticker book Christmas (most of them from this one)

Tim Holtz Idea-ology sticker book (older one)

Tim Holtz Quote Chips

Tim Holtz Ephemera (from several different packs)

Tim Holtz Token numbers

Tim Holtz Typed tokens

Tim Holtz Mummy cloth

Tim Holtz linen tape

Tim Holtz Long fastener (Brad)

Tim Holtz Mini Paperclip 

Vintage photo Distress ink

Tim Holtz water brush (These ones don't leak! I love them!!!)

Distress crayons: Rusty Hinge, Black soot, Walnut Stain

Papers: Tim Holtz Backdrops

Crinkle ribbon aka seam binding ribbon

Clear Gesso

Translucent grit paste

collage medium

Distress Stains- Antique linen and speckled egg (for the ribbon)

Eyelets

Random charms I had find other charms HERE

Snarky, Sassy, and Silly Fun!

Hello Again Crafty Friends!!

This week I am the host over on the frilly and funkie challenge blog! 
The theme I chose was Snarky, silly, and sassy summer fun!

I hope you will hop over to check out all the inspiration from my other team mates, as well as join us!
(you know there is a chance to win a $25 gift card to The Funkie Junkie Boutique!!)

Ok, for my piece I chose to combine 2 of my favorite things, Snark and grunge! 
I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I do!

I started by creating my background using a variety of distress oxide spray stains as well as regular antique linen spray stain. I then used various stamps from the 3 sets you see above. (I love these so much! they get a lot of use!!)

I created the next layer using the new Tim Holtz stencil cards, an ideology layers "collector", and more spray stains

I just love this grungy goodness!

For my sassy gal, I chose a paper doll, and wings. I painted her using the distress embossing glaze. 
Can you tell how much I love these wings (I think this makes 3 post in a row with them...I seriously tried not to, but they were just so perfect!

Of course I had to finish the whole thing off with a sassy quote! 
I chose to use one from Dyan's "full blown circus" set. It was a tough decision on which to use they are all so good!

If you made it this far, thank you for visiting!! 
Let me know which quote you like best from that set and your thoughts.

Have an awesome week!!
Happy creating!

Products Used:

Collage Medium (my go to glue along with glossy accents)

Tim Holtz-Paper Dolls

Tim Holtz transparent wings

Ideology Stencil Cards

Ideology Collector Layers

Distress Oxide spray stains

Antique Linen spray stain

Dylusions "Full Blown Circus" stamp set

Stamps: FADED TYPE, GLITCH 1, GLITCH 2

Cracked Pistachio Embossing Glaze

Embossing Pen

Tim Holtz Deckle Cutter

My go to scissors (for everything other than fussy cutting)

Archival Ink

 

No Fooling, New release time!

Hello Again Crafty Friends!

Happy April 1st! 

I hope you are all safe and well during these crazy time!

I am staying safe and crafty here in Ohio. 

Ok, Are you guys as excited as I am about new releases?

This month has so many awesome samples! You will definitely want to stop by the Stampotique Originals facebook page! The team has really been blowing me away with these samples. 

Check out all the new stamps HERE.

Let's start with two super sweet stamps from Kassa. 

(I love how this card and envelope came out...I think these 2 are heading to my niece).

Wonderland Girl

Soulful Heart

Next I will share my samples with Daniel's 3 awesome new releases!!! 

Yes, 3!

Ok, let's start with an art journal page using the new Gristen.

I love how this came out... She is so fun!
(I added the wings to her)

Now, time for a fun and simple birthday card using the new cake "Oncewholenomore".

I love the name of this one. lol

Ok, now my absolute favorite of this release ... Falstaff ... he is SO CUTE!
(These are all mail art envelopes of course)

Ok, What did you all think??? 

Love right!?!

Ok, well, back to crafty play and cleaning for me. 

Stay safe and crafty!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

I can't believe it's 2020 already!

(Y2K was only yesterday wasn't it?!)

Ok, since today is January 1st it's time to share a little inspiration with the 1st release of new stamps from Stampotique Originals for 2020!

See all new stamps HERE

Let's start of with an art journal spread... I love how Arthur looks to be sneaking out the back door... HAHA

(Veggie Boo may be in over her heels here, meanwhile I think someone else may be crushing on her... what do you think?)



sneaky, sneaky...

Don't look so sad Spongul, she'll figure it out...

Next, I want to share a special card using my new robot design!!! 

(I named him "Free Hugs")

Doesn't he look so perfect with Arwen's gears?

Now for some holiday celebrations with Asian lanterns!

(You know that's needed for every goon New Years party, Right?!)

Arthur can't wait on his guest to arrive!!

Last, but not least, I have been itching to try my hand at a Kassa style ATC, and this pretty new "Agatha Kitty" looked like she would be perfect! 

(I have actually colored her 4 different ways I loved her so much... shhh.. I'll have to share the others later... hehe!)

Anyhow, I can't completely get the viberant colors and textures like Kassa, but I had a ton of fun playing! (and that's what it's really all about!)

I may try a Milo style ATC next... 

(although not sure I can pull that one off even close...)

So... do you have a favorite of the new release stamps?
I don't know if I can decide, at first with was Agatha Kitty, but Arthur grew on me with his mischief...
now that I've colored them all and played with them I love them all too much to pick!

Did you make a new years resolution?

This year I'm not doing a resolution, but I will be daydreaming of getting our home paid off so that we can buy property in North Carolina some day.

Who doesn't love to day dream?

(Dreaming of building a home with a craft studio I can teach from keeps me extra energized and looking forward to 2020)

Do you have a daydream for this year?

Whimsical Wednesday

Hello Again Crafty Friends!

Today I want to share a fun little art journal page using Viva Las VegaStamps.

(this would also be perfect on an envelope)

Stamps Used:
Whimsical Leaf
Whimsical Tree Lady

I started by stamping the leaf and masking them off between each stamping.  Once all of my wanted leaves were stamped, I stamped the whimsical tree lady.

I removed the masks and used various alcohol markers to color my images. 

With everything colored, I re-masked off the leaves, then I used Distress oxide ink in mustard see to ink the background. 

(I just lightly inked around the lady rather than masking her off)

Next, I used one of the Tim Holtz layering stencils, and Picked Raspberry distress oxide ink to add background depth. 

I used a black ink pen to start adding that art journal feel.

To finish everything off, I used white distress stray stain and a white gel pen. 

I hope you all love this mini art journal page... 

Now to add a little journaling or a quote stamps... 

Tough decisions!

New stamps release time...

Hello crafty friends!

It's that time again...
Stampotique new stamp release time!

I love this release, and I know you guys are going to love these too!!!

New Stamps:
Pumpkin Mabel
Halloween Wally
Spider Dog
Bubbling Cauldron
Spider Harry
Happy Witch

Art Journal Page with the new "Pumpkin Mabel" as well as some old favorites

(Kate's doodle cube, texture cube)

(close up)

Here is a fun little tag using the new "Spider Harry" , and Journey Collage

(I turned him into a crab)

How fun is this new lady "Bubbling cauldron"?! 

Quote is from "phrase cube 3"

Art Journal Page using the new "spider dog".

(Other stamps- arch, sweater guy, quotes #1)

Art Journal page using "Happy Witch"

(other stamps- whatwasthat, texture cube, seaweed, oodles of dodles, kate's doodle cube)

(close up)

ATC using the new "Pumpkin Mabel" with "Stacked Boxes"

ATC using "Halloween Wally" and "Phrase Cube #2"

ATCoin using "Halloween Wally" and "Pumpkin Mabel"

ATCoin using "Pumpkin Mabel"

ATC's for the August swap on the facebook group.

(the theme is 1 stamp)

 "Happy Witch" and "Pumpkin Mabel"

Art journal page using the new "bubbling cauldron" along with many older favorites. 

(Bushes, RIP stone, ride the broom, bla bla bla, arch)

I hope you all love these as much as I do!!!

(you can see I've had a ton of fun with these!)