Saturday Showcase - Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Dies & Stencils

It is Cec here and I am presenting the Saturday Showcase this week and I have made a very shabby tag to share with you - something bright and cheerful since winter has set in.

Like many of you I am waiting for all the new products from Creativation to arrive in the shop so I decided to focus on items we all need or certainly should have in our craft supplies.  I would call inks, stencils and dies staples and most of them are usually available in the shop at all times - if not the ones I used from Tim Holtz but alternatives for sure.

I didn't take process photos at every step but here is how to create this tag:

• Cover the tag with White Gesso

• Using a dry brush add a coat of Blushing Acrylic Paint  Note:  I used the paint because it was on my desk but afterwards I remembered that I had some Abandoned Coral Distress Paint and could have used that as it fit in my colour palette - next time.

• Use a palette knife to add Texture Paste through the Crossed stencil in random areas
• Once the texture paste is dry, spray the tag with Worn Lipstick, Abandoned Coral and Scattered Straw Distress Spray Stain along with a little White Linen Spray Ink
• Replace the stencil and use a wet towel to remove some of the colour from the stenciled areas

• Cut the small butterfly from the Tattered Butterfly die and ink it with Worn Lipstick, Abandoned Coral and Scattered Straw Distress Ink
• Add the body to the butterfly and then add some adhesive pearls on top of the body
• Cut a couple flourishes and leaf branches from the Garden Greens die

Now it is time to assemble the tag.

• Start by gluing the flourishes in place
• Build the floral bouquet in the centre - I used flowers from my stash adding stamens to single layer petals in a couple cases
• Tuck some tulle and the leaf branches in and around the flowers
• Add the butterfly popping it up with some dimensional foam that was coloured around the edge using a marker to make it blend in
• Add some dyed seam binding and crochet ribbon to the top  Note:  The seam binding I used came tied to a package from The Funkie Junkie Boutique so I don't know what colour ink was used to dye it but seam binding is a definite must have in your supplies because you can use any of your inks to change the colour to coordinate with your project

So while you anxiously await the new products, I would encourage you to do an inventory of your must have supplies and add the missing ones to your shopping list.  It would not be fun to get a new stamp for example and start to make something special only to discover that you have run out of a product that would make the difference in your desired outcome.  While you are at it, don't forget to stock up on adhesives and tools.

Supplies list:

Note: Sometimes you will see that a product with a message that says  "Email me when Back-in-Stock". That means the item is only temporarily out of stock so be sure to click on the message and then you will find out when it is available.

Tim Holtz Distress Heavystock #8 Tags TDA53828
Dina Wakley Media Mediums - White Gesso MDM41689
Ranger Texture Paste Opaque Matte INK44444
Dina Wakley Media Acrylic Paint - Blushing, 1oz Bottle
Tim Holtz Distress Inks (Abandoned Coral, Scattered Straw, Worn Lipstick)
Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stains (Abandoned Coral, Scattered Straw, Worn Lipstick)
Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions Ink Spray - White Linen DYC37873
Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Layering Stencils - Crossed THS090
Tim Holtz Sizzix Bigz Die - Tattered Butterfly by Tim Holtz
KAISERCRAFT Pearls - Self Adhesive - Latte
Artificial Flower Pearlized Stamen - One Bundle
Rayon Seam Binding
May Arts 5/8 Inch Crochet Ribbon - Light Pink
Scor Tape
Ranger Inkssentials Mini Ink Blending Tool - With 4 Blending Foams IBT40965
Tim Holtz Garden Greens Thinlets Die
Spellbinders Venetian Motifs Die
Tim Holtz Coredinations Paper
Wild Orchid Crafts, Recollections and Dollarama Paper Flowers
Dimensional Foam

Saturday Showcase - Emboss Resist with Tim Holtz Stamps and Prima Wax Paste

Welcome to our Saturday Showcase where we feature a particular product or range stocked by The Funkie Junkie Boutique. It's Sara Emily here to show you a quick technique using heat embossed stamping, clear powder, and Prima Art Alchemy Metallique Wax. Please feel free to follow the tutorial or skip down to my finished card. Click on any photo to zoom in.

The steps are simple, and I've used the same formula for each of my samples:

1. Heat emboss card stock with Versamark, clear embossing powder and a patterned stamp. Here, I've used Tim's Sparkle stamp.
2. Swipe on wax paste lightly with your finger.
3. Wipe with clean soft cloth, making sure to move to a clean area of the cloth with each pass. You'll see I substituted this step with sand paper and steel wool on different samples to achieve different looks.

You will be left with a shimmery pattern. Try this with a variety of stamped images--repeating small patterns work best.

I first did this technique on my card HERE. I only stamped around the edges of the card knowing it would be a backing panel.

I loved how it looked on the black panel, so I wanted to try it with different stamps. Here's a sample using Tim's new Botanical stamp and White Gold  wax. I didn't apply it evenly, as you can see below. So I thought, what the heck--sand it! The sanding removes more of the wax from the embossed areas. Shown below: before and after sanding.

I took it one step further and dipped it in some Distress Oxides. The ink is resisted by the embossing, less so by the wax. I found it's best not to add to much water after smooshing my ink pad on the craft mat--just one spritz should allow the color to bead up nicely on your craft mat. Then I just barely touched my card into the beaded color. In some areas, I blotted it with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and some I let air dry. Not my favorite, but I might use it on something someday.

Then I got to thinking... this might look nice on white card stock. I had some Specialty Stamping paper within arms reach, so I tried that first. I colored the paper with Distress Oxides in Cracked Pistachio and Lucky Clover using the puddle and dip method, drying between the colors. I used  the Flourish stamp and White Gold wax. This time instead of sanding, I used steel wool to remove the wax from the embossing. It's so hard to get a good photo of the beautiful shimmer effects  you get with this, so you just need to try it for yourself! I'm not crazy about the shine, which seems to be magnified by the stamping paper, but I have to say this paper took the Distress Oxide color beautifully, and even after getting soaked, the paper lies nice and flat! Interestingly, the White Gold wax buffed to a silver-grey over the green. I may rescue this one with some Distress Matte Collage Medium to take the shine off.

I wanted to see if changing the paper might rectify the shine problem, so I tried Heavy Stock and used the tightly patterned Batik stamp. I did not add color prior to embossing.  I used White Gold and Old Silver waxes and buffed with the steel wool. I added back color by blending with Vintage Photo Distress ink and splashing with water. I blotted it dry with a paper towel. It has beautiful subtle pearly shimmer that I couldn't even begin to capture with the camera.  This is by far my favorite of my experimenting with this technique so far.

But, I couldn't stop there. My Prima Lavender 6 x 6 paper pad was out, so I gave my technique a go using this beautiful patterned paper. I used the Flourish stamp again and the White Gold wax. This time it was back to sanding. The sanding gives it a beautiful shabby look. Oh, I'm so happy I tried this! This is even prettier in real life where I can tip it toward the light and see the gilt effects over the entire surface--so hard to capture with my old Iphone. The first photo is prior to sanding, and the second is after sanding.

(oops! My computer wouldn't let me flip this!)

I decided to make this one into an Easter postcard with a couple interactive elements to further inspire you to play along with our current challenge,'Get in on the Action'. The egg basket image is from my stash. Everything else can be purchased at The Funkie Junkie Boutique; just click on the links below this post.

Pull out the two tags to write your personal message, since this is a post card! 

View from the back side.

I hope you'll give this quick technique a try! You probably already have everything you need to make it happen. But if you need these or any supplies you can always click HERE to be magically transported to The Funkie Junkie Boutique where all products are discounted every day! I can't wait to see what combinations you'll come up with!

Another Frilly and Funkie team member will be back next Saturday to share a new tutorial. In the meantime, there's still time to enter the current Frilly and Funkie challenge, 'Get in on the Action'!

Happy Creating!

Sara Emily

The following products were used and are available for purchase at The Funkie Junkie Boutique:

(February Pre-order) Prima Art Alchemy by Finnabair-Metallique Wax- White Gold	(February Pre-order) Prima Art Alchemy by Finnabair-Metallique Wax- Brushed Iron	(February Pre-order) Prima Art Alchemy by Finnabair-Metallique Wax - Old Silver	(LATE JANUARY PRE-ORDER) Prima Marketing 6x6 Paper Pad - Lavender	Ranger Embossing Powder - Clear - Super Fine Detail
VersaMark Watermark Ink Stamp Pad	Tim Holtz Distress Specialty Stamping Paper	TIm Holtz Distress Mixed Media Heavystock TDA53835	(February Pre-order) Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad - Cracked Pistachio	(JULY PRE-ORDER) Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad - Lucky Clover
(FEBRUARY PRE-ORDER) Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad - Bundled Sage	(JULY PRE-ORDER) Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad - Picked Raspberry	(JULY PRE-ORDER) Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad - Seedless Preserves	(EARLY FEBRUARY PRE-ORDER) Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Rubber Stamps - Botanical & Batik	Tim Holtz Sparkles and Christmas stamps
Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Rubber Stamps - Lattice and Flourish CMS257 (March Pre-Order)	Prima Delightfully Thin Doily Die	(LATE JANUARY PRE-ORDER) Prima Marketing A4 Paper Pad - Lavender	Seam Binding	Venise Lace Trim - 1.75 Inches
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Frayed Burlap	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray - Antique Linen	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray - Tarnished Brass	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Chit Chat Stickers - Seasonal

Saturday Step x Step: Shabby Chic Home Decor

How to Create Shabby Chic Home Decor with Waste Corrugate Cardboard

Hello, Friends! It's Kathy here with today's Saturday Step x Step Tutorial. I've created an easy to follow Snapguide for this Shabby Chic Home Decor piece that I made for the All in the Family Challenge that 's going on right now at Frilly and Funkie.

 

This is a reprint of my mom and dad's wedding photo that is very dear to my heart.  You could easily substitute your own favorite family photo. 

This piece measures 6" x 8" and is made with corrugated cardboard packing material.  I had quite a few nice pieces left from our recent move, and couldn't bear to toss them out.  They make a great alterable surface.

I was able to pull this piece together on a lazy Saturday morning.  I love almost instant gratification, don't you?

Here's the Snapguide so you can follow along.

Check out How to Create Mixed Media Shabby Chic Home Decor by Kathy Clement on Snapguide.

I hope this inspires you to get your mixed media goodies off the shelf and have an inky good time. And don't forget to share your All in the Family project with us on the Frilly and Funkie Blog. We love it when you play along with us!  

You'll find links to the Funkie Junkie Boutique products I used below, and there is a complete supply list within the Snapguide tutorial.

Thanks for stopping by!  Now go get your craft on!

Cheerio,

kathy

Links to the Funkie Junkie Boutique

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Stash Wallflower Vellum	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Ephemera Pack - Thrift Shop	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Cameo Frames TH93270 (February Pre-Order)	Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Mini Layering Stencils - Set 10 THMST010 (March Pre-Order)	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Vintage TDAK47940 (February Pre-Order)	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Collage Brush 1.25" TDAK50889 (February Pre-Order)	Ranger Tim Holtz Ground Espresso Distress Spray Stain	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Tattered Rose	Ranger Tim Holtz Tattered Rose Distress Ink Reinker
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Victorian Velvet	Ranger Tim Holtz Victorian Velvet Distress Ink Reinker	Ranger Tim Holtz Weathered Wood Distress Ink Reinker	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain - Faded Jeans	Dina Wakley Media Mediums - White Gesso
Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste - Crackle	Ranger Palette Knife Set	Venise Lace Trim - 1/2 inch wide	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Rayon Seam Binding
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Mini Cabinet Cards	KAISERCRAFT Flourishes - Berry Vine	Corner Filigree Metal Pieces - Copper	Charm Pendant Antique Bronze "Love" Key