Thursday, May 30, 2019

Tim Holtz Professor With Distress Oxide Sprays -- A Mixed Media Tag

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Hello and welcome! It's Tag Friday time at A Vintage Journey, and I was happy to play along. It's always fun to make a tag with no theme in mind--just pure play time! And may I add, it's fun to get my hands inky after putting my mixed media supplies aside for this project.

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And play I did! I added some of Tim Holtz newest Distress Oxide Spray colors and his The Professor stamps to my crafty stash last month, but haven't had a chance to give them a try.  I used a large manila tag and my favorite 'old' DOX spray colors: Iced Spruce, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain along with a splash of my newest addition--Twisted Citron. You can see in the photo above just how much impact just one  spritz of this color has among the older, more subdued favorites.

The Story Stick is colored with Black Soot paint, Smolder Alcohol Pearls and Caramel alcohol ink and twisted up with some wire from my stash, since something as grungy as this needs a funkie topper.

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I wanted to play along in this month's Tim Holtz Addicts Facebook technique challenge-- Rub Resist, so I pulled out some oldie 'Numbers' Remnant Rubs and applied them to the tag before applying the sprays. This tag is really thirsty, and mostly the colors soaked in right away, but in some instances, I was able to spray them with water and chase them around with my heat tool,  giving it this nice grungy look.

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 How could you not love The Professor?!  I used Ground Espresso and Faded Jeans Archival ink to stamp him. I wiped off the excess ink from the rubs, then masked the image and stamped the dial from the same set in Faded Jeans. This time, I heat set the ink so that it would set on top of the Remnant Rub. I actually should have done the reverse, since the dial appears to be in the background. Oh, well! It's all just for fun!

I inked up the tape measure stamp with Peeled Paint archival and colored a Quote Chip with Iced Spruce and Vintage Photo spray and edged it with Black Soot Distress Crayon after giving it a sealing coat of Distress Collage Medium Matte.

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 That's all for me, but there's plenty more tag inspiration by my talented fellow Creative Guides over at A Vintage Journey, so I hope you'll hop over! And then we invite you to play along, too, and link up any tags you've been working on. Thank you for stopping by! Hugs! Sara Emily

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Mini Album Tour Featuring Stamperia Lilac Flowers for Frilly and Funkie Mother May I

Sara Emily Barker https://sarascloset1.blogspot.com/2019/05/mini-album-tour-featuring-stamperia.html Stamperia Lilac Flowers Tim Holtz Entomology Lace Baseboard Frames Mini Album Tour 1

Hello and welcome! Over at  Frilly and Funkie challenge blog we are celebrating Moms!  Super talented Suzz is our hostess this time, and this is what she says about her challenge theme, Mother May I?.

May in the U.S. is when we celebrate Mother's Day and honor our mothers. I am challenging you to create something that is vintage or shabby chic which is inspired by your Mother or any mother figure in your life. It can be a favorite memory, something based on her style, something she said/says to you, or anything that reminds you of your mother figure. Make sure to share with us how your mother inspired your art!

As always, the Design Team will choose their top four picks, and the winner will be invited to join us in a Guest DT spot at Frilly and Funkie. The next three will receive Top 3 badges to display on their blogs. Everyone who enters and follows the rules will be entered into the draw to have the chance to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

My project was inspired by my Mom's love of gardening and the lilac tree and peony bush that perfumed the air outside my bedroom window growing up. Living up north, we didn't have air conditioning, so we opened the windows to cool the house. I grew up on a dairy farm, and the air was never what you would call 'perfumed' any other time of the year except when the lilacs and peonies were in bloom.  I remember my Mom dressing us up and taking our photo under that lilac tree--it was her pride and joy and centerpiece of the flower garden she carefully tended. So when I saw the beautiful graphics on Stamperia's Lilac Flowers paper pack, I knew that I needed to make something with them to honor my Mom. Even though Mother's Day is passed now, my Mom has a birthday coming up and this will make a great gift.

I wanted to use every single one of the pages in the pack, so a mini album with lots of tags and flaps came to mind, inspired by my lovely teammate, Kathy Clement. My goodness, that girl makes some magic with any paper she gets her hands on! I can picture this album as a place my Mom can make notes on her garden and even include some photos of her favorite blossoms.

I have lots of photos for you as we flip through this approximately 6 x 6 mini album--40 to be exact.  You might notice some color variations in the pictures. I started taking the photos outside in direct sunlight, but because it got so hot (100 degrees in the shade) my phone stopped working, and I had to move the party indoors. Grab yourself a comfy seat, a favorite beverage and snack, and sit back and relax while we get started on the tour! We'll look at the front cover, spine and back cover and then move to the inside. 

If you're interested in learning how to make a mini album like this for yourself, I'll have a step by step tutorial this coming Saturday on the Frilly and Funkie Challenge blog.

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Along with the beautiful Stamperia papers, I used a Tim Holtz Lace Baseboard Frame and his Crochet die, some vintage lace from my collection, as well as paper flowers from my stash to decorate the front and back covers. A seam binding bow holds the book closed.  For the spine, I used a piece of coordinating rice paper from Stamperia that I won in their blog hop. I love Stamperia's rice papers, and Linda sells a selection of them in her shop

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Another of the pretty papers from the collection lines the inside covers. The first page has a belly band that holds a simple folio in place. There's more of the Crochet die cuts here as well as some faux rouched ribbon and altered flowers. You'll see I used the Crochet die cuts throughout the album.

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Ephemera from within the pack along with a scrap from my stash creates the folio, and more cut outs from the paper pack as well as the paper pack's cover art make tags to jot down notes.

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The next two pages hold lots of surprises; two pockets on the left and a figure eight string closure on the right opens to reveal another pocket within the flaps.

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The 5 x 5 square pull out panel is colored with Distress Oxide Sprays and stamped with script from the Tim Holtz Entomology set. This would be a great place to add a photo. I can easily add more of these panels, as the pocket is quite roomy.  More cover art is made into another tag matted with another scrap from my stash. The reverse side is white to accept more note taking.

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The flaps on the right open to reveal a pocket with a tiny fan album tucked inside. The front and back covers of the fan album are made with a tag and paper cutout from the pack, and the papers within were colored with the Oxide sprays.

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We flip to the next two page spread where there's a simple flip up feature on the left and another belly band holding a pretty envelop on the right.

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The envelope comes in the pack, already decorated; all you have to do is fold it up and tuck in some of the ephemera from the pack. While the front of the flip up feature on the left is from the Lilac Flowers paper pack, the journal page underneath comes from my stash. I just cut out and adhered the pansy from the paper collection to tie it in.

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This two page spread has some of my favorite images from the pack of 10 double faced sheets. Lots of lovely lilac blossoms along with little sprays of peonies. (They might be roses, but I like to think they are peonies.)

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Again, on the left there's two pockets; one filled with a hand colored and stamped panel and the shorter one with some more of the cover art and scraps. 

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On the right there's a two flap envelope of sorts with a swivel closure made with an Ideaology Story Stick. A strip of 'lace' from the pack is fussy cut and adhered front and back of this flap. There's so much detail, it's hard not to believe it's real lace. Inside, there's lots to look at, including a top fold panel I made from the Lilac Flowers collection with a hidden booklet and two tags in a butterfly tuck spot. The butterfly and the butterfly tag are cut from the collection, and the dragonfly ephemera was in one of my thank you gifts that Linda tucks into your orders. Love this little card, and had to use it before it got lost in the shuffle; I think it plays well with this collection.

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When you flip up the top fold element, there's a waterfall feature made with glassine envelopes I had in my stash. Tucked inside are little cards cut from the papers. I added some lilac bunches from the leftover rice paper. I cut slits into the envelope and folded back the edges, to make removing the cards easier.

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Here are the pretty cards removed from their sleeves and a peek inside the notebook. Again, these are papers I colored with Oxide Sprays.

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Here's a glimpse of the back of the booklet and cards.

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We turn the page to this two page spread. There's nothing going on on the left in the way of pockets or flaps. This design is so gorgeous I thought it would be a pity to cover it up, so I just added a Crochet die cut. On the right this stunning French advert image takes center stage with another Crochet die cut and  some of that dainty lace from the collection running along the side. 

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When you lift the flap, there's another note card with a cover art tiny tag to pull out.

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On the left side of this  last two page spread there's another two flap envelope with a drop down swivel closure made with an Ideaology Trinket Pin. I bet you'll never guess why that butterfly is hiding under it. You'll have to wait 'til Saturday to find out!

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Inside there are four tags from the paper pack tucked into mini glassine bags. I cut the top off and slipped in the tags. I saved mine from various goodies I purchased at The Funkie Junkie Boutique, and some were from Linda's thank you gifts. But if you're not a hoarder like me, you can purchase a pack of them from the shop.

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There's a little hidden tuck spot at the bottom for notes, a small photo or even some extra bags to hold some seeds or dried petals from the garden.

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On the right are the two pockets with a tag and a third hand colored and stamped panel.

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Here we are at the last page and inside of the back cover. The belly band is decorated with another Crochet die cut and flowers, and tucked under it is a 5 x 5 panel cut from the papers. 

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Well, that's all for me! Thank you so much for hanging in there with me. My talented teammates have created even more inspiration for our 'Mother May I?' challenge that you won't want to miss, so please hop on over to the challenge blog to see what they have created to inspire you. Then I hope you'll link up your own shabby chic or vintage  projects inspired by your Mother or mother figure for a chance to be chosen as one of our winners. I can't wait to see what you'll create!

I hope you'll stop by The Frilly and Funkie challenge blog this Saturday to join me to find out more about how this Stamperia Lilac Flowers mini album came together, and hopefully learn a few new tips, including my secret for making the most of my Distress Oxide sprays. Happy crafting and big hugs! Sara Emily


Links to products used and available at The Funkie Junkie Boutique:

Mini Glassine Bags
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad - Antique Linen
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Antique Linen
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Frayed Burlap 
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Ground Espresso 
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad - Shaded Lilac
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Spray - Shaded Lilac
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Seedless Preserves
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad - Iced Spruce
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Spray - Iced Spruce
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Spray - Faded Jeans
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Spray - Pumice Stone
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte 
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Vintage 






Wednesday, May 15, 2019

For the Love of Birds--A Vintage Card for Frilly and Funkie


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 Hello! The Funkie side of the Frilly and Funkie Design Team are unveiling their inspiration for the current theme, 'I Love It Because'. The very talented Jenny is our hostess, and here's how she describes her challenge:

How often do you create something just for you that makes your heart sing? Doesn't it feel great when you do! My challenge to you is to make a vintage or shabby chic piece of art, be it a journal page, a tag, a card, a home decor project etc, that fills you with happiness and makes you smile - don't forget to tell us why you love it so much.

As always, the Design Team will choose their top four picks, and the winner will be invited to join us in a Guest DT spot at Frilly and Funkie. The next three will receive Top 3 badges to display on their blogs. Everyone who enters and follows the rules will be entered into the draw to have the chance to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

I had actually started to make this card as a just-for-fun project that I planned on submitting to a favorite challenge blog, but when I started to realize just how happy I was when I was pulling together the elements (Yes, I actually had a plan!), I realized this would be perfect for Jenny's challenge. Any time I used Tim Hotlz products, I'm one happy crafter.

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 This is my only process shot, and one of the main reasons I love this project--it allowed me to develop more confidence in and a love of using my Distress Oxide sprays. I adhered Typograpy Collage Wrap to a piece of card with Distress Collage Medium Matte, sanded the edges and gave it a second coat of collage medium. I left it to sit for a couple days while I worked on another project. Then I sprayed with Iced Spruce oxide spray and wiped it off at the center as a test area. (I knew it would be covered.) Sadly, it wiped completely off, so I baked the color on with my heat tool, and this time when I wiped some of the color remained. Another layer of collage medium was applied and this time, when dry just to touch, I spritzed with Faded Jeans oxide, and heated. This was more of the look I was going for. The trick is to NOT let your collage medium cure too long, or it will resist the sprays. Lastly, I used a piece of card to swipe on some gesso in random areas to shabby it up a bit.  In the photo, you can see I've adhered the completed panel to my card blank.

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In the end, I decided to blend the edges of my card with Frayed Burlap ink.  I chose to make an elongated card so I could use a scrap of card I had on the top of my pile of 'I may use this later' bits. It had been embossed from both ends with the Botanical 3D Texture Fade as a test. I tore the edges, swiped with Crazing medium and when dry scribbled the raised areas with Antique Bronze Distress crayon. I blended with a slightly dampened finger and then lightly painted on more crayon , this time Walnut Stain. So that's another thing I love--using up those bits that seem they will never have a purpose.

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 The ephemera is from Idea-ology Botanical Layers and Keepsakes Ephemera packs. The birds and daisies are colored with Vintage Photo crayon and the library card with Frayed Burlap and Ground Espresso inks. The edges needed more definition, so I edged all my pieces with Black Soot paint.

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Several other reasons why I love it...the subject matter! I love birds, daisies and books! And did I mention, I love it when a project comes together so effortlessly?

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 I tied some green cord into a bow and added an Iea-ology Clippings Sticker for my sentiment.

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I hope you will visit the blog to see what makes my Frilly and Funkie teammate's hearts sing, too!

So what is it that makes you smile and fills you with happiness? I can't wait to see what you create! Be sure to tell us what that thing is. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and Blessings, Sara Emily.

Challenge shares:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Happy Hour Like Kath, my happy hour is in the morning, spent on my porch with a big mug of coffee, reading and  just watching the birds in my back yard.
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday For A Special Lady I made this to thank my next door neighbor for a kind deed. She loves feeding, watching and reading about birds, like I do.
A Inky Mess Anything Goes
Try It on Tuesday Let's Party! I couldn't not help to celebrate 10 years for this wonderful blog!

These products were used and can be purchased at The Funkie Junkie Boutique;

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Ephemera Pack, Keepsakes
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Collage Paper - Typography
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Spray - Iced Spruce
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Spray - Faded Jeans