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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Yuletide greetings

Hello Crafty Friends!

Are you ready for a new challenge? The theme of the new Frilly Funkie challenge is "Yuletide

I chose to create something fun and simple, it'd that time of year where I'm in need of cards, so of course that's what I went for.

I used several of the new Tim Holtz idea-ology goodies.

(paper, ephemera, and layers)

To spice that up I used frosted crystal embossing powder and gold embossing powder.

It's hard to capture the texture in photos, but you can see it somewhat.

Products Used:

Ephemera

Layers

Christmas Paper (Backdrops)

Frosted Crystal embossing powder

Gold Embossing Powder

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Hello Crafty Friends

Are you ready for a new challenge?

Today starts the new challenge on the Frilly and Funkie blog. The challenge theme is "Fall Gratitude".

I went with a simple fall gratitude card.

Supplies Used:

Tim Holtz small talk sticker "occasions"

3D embossing folder- Tim Holtz Foliage

Tim Holtz Thinlits- Funky Nature 665215

Mummy Cloth

Distress Oxide inks-Vintage Photo, Forest Moss,

(random others used on the flowers, but these came from my extra cuts stash).

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Hello Again Crafty Friends!!!

It's that time again!!! Today starts the new challenge with the Funkie Junkie Boutique and I'm the Host!

Join us over on the Frilly and Funkie challenge blog HERE.

The Theme is "Die-na-mite"

Dies can make a simple or boring project extra mighty... I want you to use your dies to make a project! They can be your main focus, or work in the background to make your project a little extra mighty.

For my project, I chose to make a Halloween card. This year I am going to try really hard to get a few out to some family and a few special mail art friends I have been super neglecting for a while.

To start I cut out the small pumpkin from the new Tim Holtz- "Pumpkin Patch, Colorize" die set. I added some of the new mica sprays to my black layer, and my top orange layer. I also lightly inked with vintage photo distress ink on the edges of each piece. To glue everything together I used collage medium (my go to matte glue).

Next, I went through my background box, and found a leafy background I had created using various distress inks and oxides with a Dylusions stencil (and water flicks of course). I also had this wood frame sitting on my desk from another Idea that hadn't worked out like I wanted. I thought it looked so perfect with the leaves so I decided to add it (It was created using a 3D wood grain embossing folder on brown cardstock, then using a rectangle nesting die to cut out the center to create a frame).

From here, I got in the groove, and totally forgot to take progress photos, but I stamped the "wishing you a spooky Halloween" from the "Monstrous" stamp set by Tim Holtz in black soot- Archival ink (since I am stamping over oxides I used my stamping tool to stamp it several times so that the color would really pop).

I also used white heat embossing with a spider web stamp from the "Tangled Webs" stamp set by Tim Holtz.

The tiny bats I added were from the die set "Vault series: Halloween 2021" (Yes the pumpkin patch set comes with bats, but for whatever reason I liked these tiny bats better. lol).

To add to the look of the frame I added the screw heads to the corners of the frame. I thought this gave a little extra something to the look. I also added grit paste to the screws and the area around them for a worn texture (I used the new Halloween grit paste, but since I ended up covering it up any of the translucent grit paste would have worked).

Once that was dry, I used distress crayons to make the wood grain pop more, and to add a bit of rusty/grunginess around the screws.

Last to finish off the pumpkins, I used a white gel pen to add random highlights to the pumpkin so that it would really pop off of the card (which was adhered with pop-dots to give it dimension).

Products Used:

Dies: Pumpkin Patch, Vault series: Halloween 2021, Rectangle nesting die (I used an old retired set, but any would work).

Grit Paste (I used Tombstone, but THIS will work too)

Tim Holtz 3D wood grain embossing folder

Stamps: Tangled Webs, Monstrous

Inks: Distress inks, Distress Oxides, Black Soot Archival, Embossing ink pad

Prima Junk Yard Findings (these are old so not sure if they still make them) You can also use Hardware Heads by Tim Holtz (my usual go to)

White Embossing powder

Distress Crayons (sets 7 & 10 are perfect for rust, and #3 is of course needed for the white highlights)

Tim Holtz Halloween Mica Sprays -Set 1

Collage Medium

Dylusions Stencil - Leaves

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

De-stressing with distressing

Hello Again Crafty Friends!!!

It's that time again!!! Today starts the new challenge with the Funkie Junkie Boutique and I'm the Host!

Join us over on the Frilly and Funkie challenge blog HERE.

The new challenge is called "De-stressing with distressing"

The object is share a project with your favorite ways of distressing.

My project was inspired by Stacy Hutchinson. you can see her project HERE.

I started with a smaller vignette box and a piece of paper from the Tim Holtz backdrops. I cute my paper to be able to cover all of the outer sides. ( I am still considering doing a 2nd project on the inside at a later date.)

I cut my port hole and bits using the Sizzix Bigz die "Steampunk Parts". I used a combination of the old Distress powders, Distress stains, grit paste, and Distress crayons to get the rusty look. For the red part I used "rouge" Zing embossing powder.

(Close up for detail)

You can see I flicked off a lot of the red embossing powder before heating for a more weathered look. then the stains and crayons filled in the gaps. The image is one of the Tim Holtz "found relatives".

Since I loved how Stacy stitched around her pieces, I chose to do the same before gluing anything to my vignette box.

After all of my paper pieces were glued on using Distress collage medium, I then added my crackle pastes, and decorative elements such as the "be brave". When everything was dry I used Distress inks, stains, and crayons to add a bit of grunge.

I also added a heat embossed fish to the front with white embossing powder and the stamp set "Sealife" by Tim Holtz. The string bits were extra left over bits from stitching the panels, and I liked the look of them so I also added them.

(Here's some of the side details)

(The other side...

I chose to keep both simple since I may add to the inside still and if so not sure if I may choose to carry whatever onto the outer sides.)

Well, I hope you like this little display piece, and don't forget to check out the AMAZING piece I was inspired by HERE.

(Really, you should make sure you follow Stacy Hutchinson if you don't already! Her work is outstanding!!)

Products Used:

Tim Holtz Backdrops Papers

Found Relatives (the new sets may not have this fella. Mine was from an old set)

Quote Chips

Paper Distresser

Distress Crayons Set #3

Walnut Spray Stain

Vintage Photo Spray Stain

Picket fence Spray stain (for splatters)

Inks: Walnut stain, Vintage Photo

Red Embossing powder

Heat Tool

Stamp Set CMS 304 "SeaLife"

Steampunk Parts Bigz Die

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Best Day Ever

Hello Again Crafty Friends!!!

It's that time again!!! Today starts the new challenge with the Funkie Junkie Boutique.

Join us over on the frilly and funkie challenge blog HERE.

The new challenge is called "HOT HOT HOT"...

some places are getting up to those triple digits, and we want you to work in 3's.

(use 3 of an item, 3 colors, etc.)

For my card, I used 3 layers, 3 flowers, and 3 of each type of leaf.

I started by cutting out all of my flower and leaf pieces from some of my Tim Holtz Kraft core cardstock. I then lightly sanded all of the pieces to expose some of the core for a more distressed look.

I used distress collage medium to glue everything together then used various distress inks and oxides to add extra color. (I did add walnut stain distress ink to all of the edges before assembling)

The background paper I added was also from the Tim Holtz backdrops. I used walnut stain distress ink around the edges then added some white stitching.

(detail of the flower layers)

I used kraft heavy cardstock for my card base, and the Tim Holtz black kraft core paper for my 2nd layer. (lightly sanded of course)

Next, I added some crackle paste in 3 different areas.

Once, it dried I used the walnut stain distress crayon to add detail and grunge to all the cracks, as well as along the stitching.

To finish the card off I added the "Best Day Ever" quote sticker over a scrap of gold, then mounted with pop dots.

Thank you for visiting!

I hope you enjoyed this card.

Products Used:

Kraft Heavy Stock

Metallic Kraft stock

Kraft stock Neutral (I used the old textured ones, but this is similar colors)

Kraft stock cool (also similar colors.. you could also use ink on watercolor)

Tim Holtz Backdrops Papers

Tim Holtz Metallic sticker book

Brushstroke Flowers #3

Distress Crayons Set #3 (I used walnut stain from this)

Hickory Smoke spray stain (for splatters)

Picket fence Spray stain (for splatters)

Inks: Walnut stain, Speckled Egg, Speckled egg Oxide, Crackling campfire, Rustic wilderness, Mustard Seed Oxide

Gelly Roll (white gel pen #10)

Tim Holtz detail water brush

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Things with wings

Hello Again Crafty Friends!

It's that time again! Time for a new Funkie Junkie Boutique Challenge

The theme is all about "Frilly Things" for this one

Check out the challenge details HERE if you want to play along.

I created a cute little matchbox using the older retired version of Tim's matchbox die. He said the New one is the same size if you are wanting to recreate this.

I used the pale pink Kraft paper from Tim Holtz pack of neutrals... I know it doesn't photograph as pink, but it looks pink to me in real life.

I added the lace die cut from Tim Holtz crochet die set. If you've been by my blog recently, then you know I had to use more wings and a Pen Nib. I also, added one of the retired Tim Holtz Hitch Fasteners ad a drawer pull.

Products Used:

Matchbox Die

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

Tim Holtz Crochet die

Ideology pen nib (they no longer sell the one I used, but this has one)

Transparent wings

Kraft Core Paper (the pink is in the neutrals)

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Memory's of a time gone by

Hello Again Crafty Friends!

It's that time again! Time for a new Funkie Junkie Boutique Challenge

The theme is all about "Time" for this one

Check out the challenge details HERE if you want to play along.

I chose to create a vignette box of captured memories for my piece.

Here you can see how the distressing began with a lot of alcohol ink, grit paste, crackle paste, and distress crayons!

Close up so you can see how I used mushroom alcohol ink on the pocket watch, pen nib, and chip quote. You can also see the grit and crackle paste I used. I used mustard seed paint on the star, and collage medium to glue it to that milk tab.

Close up of the 3 D embossed pieces I added to the inside. I used black soot paint for the distressing on these. This was the crackle before I added the crayon.

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(I did use collage medium over the crackle after it dried, because it did not want to stick to the wood)

I blended with a paintbrush and a little water after scribbling on the top of the crackle

I seriously love the tiny hardware heads

Thank you for checking everything out!

I hope you feel inspired and will join us too!!

Products used:

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

Tim Holtz-Paper Dolls

Distress Crayon from set 3

Mushroom Alcohol Ink

Collector layers

Chip Quotes (mine was the older version if you have those)

Metallic kraftstock (I used Gold)

Distress paint (I used Black Soot and Mustered Seed)

Pen Nib (Mine is and old one, but this has it too)

Grit Paste

Crackle Paste

Typewriter Embossing Folder

Circuit Embossing Folder

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

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!