Phew, got Tim Holtz’s tag for April 2013 done just in time!
Here’s how my desk looked whilst in progress.
I probably should have put away all the polymer clay stuff, but we all know how to work in that remaining 12 inches of space, right? 😉
(Pssst, just to let you know, those pearls and that spool of black thread will be showing up in a jewelry video real soon.)
It would have been great to have tried Tim’s techniques for using the new Distress Paints, but none of my local stores have them yet. So instead, I used a panel made ages ago when experimenting with alcohol inks and Gold and Silver Metallic Mixatives.
The collage stamping was done with a variety of stamps I had on hand and Jet Black StazOn Ink.
Did you know that instead of using the “clearly for art” plastic, you can just use scraps of plastic packaging? Worked great for me. Stamp with StazOn and then color the back with Snow Cap mixative (alcohol ink.) After doing that I then added Lettuce and Meadow alcohol inks.
Instead of using Distress Paints to get a faux patina, I used Ranger’s Vintaj Patinas in Clay, Cinnabar, Rust
Finishing details: washi tape, Tissue Tape, a coil of craft wire for the butterfly body, a Word Band and a bit of silk ribbon colored with Distress Stains.
Oh, and if you’re wondering why I posted a pic of my workdesk, it’s because it’s What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday. The link will whisk you away to a world of creativity via the desks of crafty people from all over. Have fun!
Great card – I love the colours. Thanks for sharing. Sunshine Girl 31.
Ha, the color combo was quite out of my comfort zone, but it turned out pretty good. Thanks!
Great card, and busy desk!
Love the card. Yes, we all have to make do with what we have sometimes. Distress Paints have just landed in South Africa! They really are fabulous. Thanks for the step out info. #55
I’m looking forward to trying them. All Tim’s products are so much fun, aren’t they? 🙂
Beautiful butterfly collage card! Thanks for the tips on using the plastic packaging and inks. Hope you have a great week and thanks for sharing! Vickie #41
Glad you found it helpful, Vickie!
wow you have my kind of things out on your desk I could just pop over to play there. I love what you have done with your Tim Tag, even though you didn’t have the distress paints you have done a fantastic job. I love it
Happy WOYWW #204 and enjoy the rest of your week
Ria #44
Wouldn’t that be fun? Maybe someday I’ll get over to your side of the pond. 🙂
I really like all the layers – depth and texture – great! Happy woyww jenx
Yes, I was surprised at how much depth all the different stampings added, even though they were all in the same ink.
Ooooh – that’s lovely. Found you on WOYWW 😀
Ike… # 93
Thanks for stopping by!
Lovely colours on your card.
Karen #52
Beautiful job, as usual. I’m with your previous commenters–I like how you improvised and used what you had on hand.Did you use the scrap plastic for the wings? They turned out especially well.
Hey Robin, Yes I use scrap plastic packaging (you can see it in the middle of the desktop photo.) First I stamped on it with StazOn ink, cut out the butterfly with scissors, then heated it gently with my embossing heat tool. If you’re quick, you can shape it while the plastic is still warm.
I’ve got packaging from a variety of different products and they all seem to work fine.
I LOVE your card for April. The fun use of the coil for the body and the way you did the wings is so lovely. Last night I was up trying to get my tag done before deadline. So funny. Hope you have a fab day! Winnie #78
Haha, Winnie, I posted that tag less than 2 hours before the deadline! I had written it, then got busy on something else and forgot about it before going to bed. I woke up at midnight and said, “Oh, no!” Thankfully, since Tim is on the west coast and I’m on the east I still had a little time to jump out of bed and go hit “Publish.”
Your butterfly tag is lovely. I just scrolled down to look at your tunic top – really pretty fabric and great fit too. x Jo
Thanks so much, Jo. I think it will be a new favorite for the summer.
Beautiful card. I save the plastics off most packages to reuse. I’m such a fan of recycling and upcycling! Happy Wednesday! Hugs, SueC#107
I love it when a free product works, instead of having to run out and buy something!
This is stunning …a total work of art.
Just had a look at your sewing post below….must tell my new DIL … now she has started sewing over the past year or so, you cant stop her.
Awwww, you’re too kind. Hope DIL gets some good tips and inspiration. 🙂
Love your butterfly cards, those inks are fabulous!! Bit late! Have a great crafty week! thank for my snoop!
HaPpY WoYwW!?!
(((Lyn))) #142
Thanks for stopping by! I didn’t make my visits until today, too. 🙂
That is a cool card
Bridget #9
Wow! That card is a work of art! You did a great job just making use of what’s at hand!
Angie #96
Super card – love the background and the techniques you’ve used to get the finished result. You don’t need Tim’s distress paints when you can achieve these results with what you have. Elizabeth x #92
What a gorgeous rendition of that tag. Beautiful.
Very impressive! I am looking forward to your next projects!