Happy Wednesday, all! Would you believe 99% of the products on this desk are for making one little card?
It can be a bit much for us crafters, but if you’re Tim Holtz and Ranger, it’s nothing less than brilliant marketing. 🙂
The result of this messy desk is my card based on Tim’s February 2014 tag.
I was determined not to spend more than an hour, but it probably took closer to an hour 20 mins. It came together this quickly because I just grabbed the closest thing that would kinda work for the technique and refused to agonize over any one step.
Yes, his layering stencils are cool, but I don’t have any so I used a brass stencil. I needed sponge daubers to get into some of the small areas rather than shred my ink applicators, and it worked out well. The clear embossing over the distress inking makes the colors much more vivid.
I’d tried his chalking technique before, but didn’t care for it, so I just silver embossed the sentiment.
A clear embossed background stamp on the kraft card base gives some interest.
I only own one Distress Glitter, Pumice Stone
And, on my other workdesk, here are the brothers napping together. Actually, Cheech was on my other workdesk last week, hanging out with me while I did the hand stitching on the velvet jacket. What are a few light cat hairs on a black jacket compared to such good company?
So, that’s what’s on my desk this week. Want to see what other creative people are up to? Check out the blog link party over at Julia’s What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday.
Your boys look very content. Even when Bleubeard is sleeping, he knows when I get the camera and he wakes and turns away.
Tim’s tags are always fabulous, but I don’t own any Ranger products so I’ve never tried to make one. In fact, I don’t even have any tags (grin). Yours is truly lovely.
Happy WOYWW from #1.
I know exactly what you mean, Elizabeth. There have been lots more photo ops that have been ruined because I went to get the camera and they heard me & moved.
Howdy Neighbor!
Lovely! Card! you added the fem touch to distress!
Robyn 4
Thanks, Robyn. We’re all in need of a few spring colors, I think. 🙂
I LOVE your TH inspired tag! It has such a warm and classic stenciling feel to it. Blessings!
Thanks, Arnoldo. I love the way the inks blended on the stencil.
Lovely tag.. I used to think one can get by with a few things to make a beautiful card, not anymore…I find it mind boggling at times the amount of product we use and just how often. Enjoy your week and happy crafting.
DeDe #14
You know it, DeDe! When I first started doing Tim’s 12 Tags of Christmas I could spend a fortune every week.
I don’t know which I love more, the beautiful tag or the beautiful yellow boys! I used to have a yellow boy just like that…we sure do miss him. Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #7
Oh, I definitely love the kitties more. The card is not warm, nor fuzzy or cuddly. 😉
your card is so very pretty. I love the butterfly. You successfully used what you had to make the card instead of adding to your stash. That’s a job well done in my book,
Happy WOYWW
Kay (6)
Thanks, Kay! Yes, I got tired of feeling like I had to go out and buy yet another product. Now I only pick up something if I’m pretty sure I’ll use it on more than one project.
Well I was going to say something about the spring-like butterfly and glitter, but you distracted me with a cat picture–what pretty kitties!
:)trisha
#20ish this week with
Jedi mind tricks
I’m just glad the kitties were sleeping and didn’t want to help with the glitter, lol.
Some of the most beautiful projects need lots of stuff! lol April #21
Sometimes, I suppose, April. Other times I just make a bigger mess. 😉
Lovely tag & even better gorgeous cats xx
Cat company is the best x
Nikki Davey #27
I agree, Nicole. Love those puddy-tats.
The tag is gorgeous, I laughed at your comment about Tim Holtz and Ranger, I sometimes feel like that. Love the Jacket too (I know its in another post) How cute are the brothers together and so beautiful too. Cx #29
It’s true, Claire. I wish I was half as good at marketing as they are. Glad you liked the jacket, too. It was quite a project.
What a great idea to colour the distress glitter with alcohol ink! I love your tag card, well done you! (not done mine yet – again!) Helen 16
I think I got that idea from Tim, back before he had a line of glitters. Bet he doesn’t share it anymore now. 😉
Love your two for company. Yip, my desk looks like that after one little card too! And it is all Ranger stuff…I am an unabashed addict! #33
They do make a well-thought out product. I haven’t regretted buying anything yet.
Love the tag card, I might do that next month. Thanks for the glitter colouring advice. I’m one for buying neutral too but never thought to colour, Thanks BJ#31
I do that with most everything, BJ. Ribbon in spools of white, gemstones in clear. Most everything, porous or non can be permanently colored with alcohol inks.
I love the brilliant colors on the butterfly…they are just gorgeous!!! I also had to laugh about ranger’s marketing prowess as I came home tonight with several new paint colors. Oh well, they make me happy too.And I just love the picture of the brothers…they are awesomely handsome. And lazy. Which seems about right to me! Hope you have a good week ahead! Sara j #43
Oh, I have nothing against buying new products. ***grin*** I just like to be aware when I’m being marketed to.
Cats are excellent at conserving energy, dintcha know?
Hi Sandy…hey I made a tag for Tims tags too but my chalky thing didn’t work either, like your tag and velvet jacket very nice Cheers RobynO#37
The chalk worked ok when I tried it. I just really hated chalk grit all over my desk and didn’t love the look enough to endure it.
Very nice tag indeed…I love the mess on your desk though! I do that when I’m sewing and me desk is covered with stuff just for a length of bunting or something!!
My ginger cat is the image of the one on the right..they could be twins!
Hugs, LLJ 44 xx
Orange kitties are my favorite. We had two pass away several years ago and I’ve missed them every since. It’s so nice to have these guys around.
First of all Sandie – your velvet ribbon jacket is a beauty – I hope you’re pleased with it – it’s really gorgeous! Actually so is your Tim tag and I love that you determined not to agonise – so much more of a crafting experience when you just do it! I agree about the marketing bit…son’t even add up the cost of making that tag if you came to it unequipped!
Thanks so much, Julia. I really am enjoying the jacket.
No, there’s no way I want to know the real cost of any of the cards I make, lol.
I love making tags and find that they can take as much time as a card. But if you need beauty in a small space a tag is the way to go. Your tag is wonderful; I think I have that stencil as well. Happy WOYWW!
Glenda #76
Well, I just don’t know what to do with a tag, so I figure I should make into something useful.
I love making tags and find that they can take as much time as a card. But if you need beauty in a small space a tag is the way to go. Your tag is wonderful; I think I have that stencil as well. Happy WOYWW!
Glenda #76
I am sorry the boys have stolen the show this week they are beautiful and orange. Good for you with the Tim’s tag, I think you did a brilliant job.
Hugs Eliza & Yoda 52
Happy WOYWW
Thanks, Eliza. The boys are wonderful indeed.
What a gorgeous card!!! LOVE embossing and glitter, so this is a winner in my book! Lovely cat-sistants you have too. Nothing better than kitty snuggles!
Jeannie #73
I like that “cat-sistants.” 🙂
That’s BEAUTIFUL. I love the butterflies, as you well know. I also appreciate that you crafted a card with the tag so that it can be sent to someone across the country. Nicely done!
Yup, gotta make it useful, rather than just hanging around, with me wondering what to do with it.
All that stuff does not surprise me at all. Love making tags and yours is gorgeous.
Happy crafting, Angela x 68
Thanks, Angela!
the amount of stuff is not a surprise but the idea that you colored your glitter is a cool and new one to me 🙂 thanks for sharing that.
Glad you found it helpful, Stacy.
Lovely card with that tag, Sandy. Beautiful work.
Margaret #59
Thanks so much, Margaret.
A very pretty card – what would we do without Tim Holtz?! Thanks for stopping by my desk and thanks for the correct technical term for the cord I made! Hope you have a good week,
Diana #64
Hi Sandy, I can well believe that all those materials were required for the one project … it happens to me all the time. And your label is absolutely stunning – well worth all that inking, etc. And how do you get your boys to stick around long enough to get their photo taken … my Bonnie would have been off like a shot the minute I reached for the camera! Elizabeth xx #72
Lol, Elizabeth, I think they stayed because I had the camera right next to me for woyww and didn’t have to get up to go find it. The sneak attack. 🙂
I love your tag and cat, Happy WOYWW
peggy xxxx
What cute brothers!!!! I’d love one but would take two if as cute as these two! You’re so lucky! Who cares about cat hairs if you have double the kitty love! Happy WOYWW! Karen 82 x
Great idea on coloring the glitter with inks and you’ll have your own custom shades too 🙂 thanks for the visit hugs Nikki 16
A very pretty tag. Karen #44