A VINTAGE JOURNEY CHALLENGE SAY IT WITH WORDS

I would like to enter this piece in A Vintage Journey's challenge "Say It With Words".  The challenge details may be found HERE.  As always, I enjoyed the entries of the DT, but one was particularly interesting and fun to me and I wanted to give it a try.  Candy's file folder mini book really caught my eye.  I loved the idea of making an album from file folders.  Following Candy's directions found on her blog Creativity is Contagious, I created a mini version of a file folder album.  I decided to keep it as a 4-panel fold-out.

    

After constructing the file folder album, I covered each page with vintage inspired patterned papers.  I especially loved the Kaiser Craft paper with the word Joyeusete printed on it.  From what I could find by researching, the word translated means "what not".  

Inside, my chosen "words" were stamped using a Stampabilities stamp set.  I made tags and pockets and inked them with TH Vintage Photo and then spritzed with water, re-inked, and spritzed again until I got the vintage distressed look.  I then used TH dies, stamps, and stencils to embellish each tag and pocket.  The words featured are Joy, Smile, Create, Happiness, Enjoy, and of course the greatest of words Love.  

        

   

 

Thank you to The Funkie Junkie Boutique for the butterflies cut from old book pages.  They were a surprise gift tucked into my last order and were the perfect embellishment for my project.

The cover of the album was embellished with "crushed" flowers made from book pages and spritzed with Perfect Pearls Mists Mint.  A fun tutorial for these flowers may be found HERE.

Jayne

COUNTRY VIEW CHALLENGE MARCH PAPER CHASE

I would like to enter this tag into Country View Challenges Paper Chase.  The challenge may be found here COUNTRY VIEW CHALLENGE MARCH PAPER CHASE.

My project is a clip board made from paper using TH Alterations Movers & Shapers MINI CLIPBOARD AND BOTTOM and ANTIQUE ALARM CLOCK.

 I started my tag with a large manila tag and using TH paper, TH stamps, TH layering stencils, TH DI's and DS's, I prepared the background.  I then ran the tag through the Big Kick using the clipboard die.  The top of the clipboard and the bottom piece were then painted using TH DS brushed pewter.

Next step was to prepare the piece to slip into the clip board.  Again, using TH stamps and DI's, I prepared a post card and then layered it with 2 patterned papers.  The post card is not glued down, but rather is held in place by the clip and bottom piece.

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Next, using TH Alterations Movers and Shapers Vintage Alarm Clock, I cut the  clock out of grunge board and inked it with Fired Brick DS and then distressed it with Black Soot.  

My project theme is Live The Life You've Imagined.  There are tickets tucked onto the card and the card is tabbed "Notes" (the tab was cut from TH Tiny Tabs and Tags.

Thank you for the opportunity to enter  Country View Challenge Paper Chase.  This tag has also been entered in A Vintage Journey's Challenge All Things Tim and Frilly and Funkie's March Challenge "Neglected Dies".

Jayne

FRILLY AND FUNKIE MARCH CHALLENGE NEGLECTED DIES

I would like to enter this tag into the Frilly and Funkie March Challenge Neglected dies.  The challenge and superior samples from the F&F DT may be found HERE.  There are some pretty amazing art works for this challenge, so much so, that it makes me wonder WHY some of these dies are "neglected".

I have a favorite neglected die which is the TH Alterations Movers & Shapers MINI CLIPBOARD AND BOTTOM.  The die was a little confusing as to how it is supposed to be used. So I wrote to Mr. Holtz and he was kind enough to send a link to a video explaining how to use it.  The video may be seen HERE.  The die makes a real clipboard that is functional.   I started my tag out with a large manila tag and using TH paper, TH stamps, TH layering stencils, TH DI's and DS's, prepared the background.  I then ran the tag through the Big Kick using the clipboard die after I decided how big I wanted the clip board to be.  The top of the clipboard and the bottom piece were then painted using TH DS brushed pewter.

Next step was to prepare the piece to slip into the clip board.  Again, using TH stamps and DI's, I prepared the a post card and then layered it with 2 patterned papers.  The post card is not glued down, but rather is held by the clip and bottom pieces.

The second die I used was TH Alterations Movers and Shapers Vintage Alarm Clock.   I cut the alarm clock out of grunge board and inked it with Fired Brick DS and then distressed it with Black Soot.  This is the first time I've used this sweet die.  Hope it's not neglected from now on.

My project theme is Live The Life You've Imagined, which Mr. Holtz is always encouraging us to do.  There are tickets tucked onto the clipboard and the post card is tabbed "Notes".  I cut the tab from TH Tiny Tabs and Tags.  I can envision someone keeping this Post Card clipboard and adding things to it as they dream of things to do.

Thank you for the opportunity to enter the F and F challenge.  This tag is also being entered into A Vintage Journey's inaugural challenge "All Things Tim" and Country View Challenge Paper Chase.

Jayne

A VINTAGE JOURNEY CHALLENGE 1 ALL THINGS TIM

I would like to enter this tag into A Vintage Journey's inaugural Challenge "All Things Tim".  The challenge and work of the brand new A Vintage Journey DT may be found HERE.

My project is made using TH Alterations Movers & Shapers MINI CLIPBOARD AND BOTTOM and ANTIQUE ALARM CLOCK.  Mr. Holtz was  kind enough to send a link to a video explaining how to use the clipboard die and the video may be seen HERE.  The die makes a clipboard which is functional.   I started my tag out with a large manila tag and using TH paper, TH stamps, TH layering stencils, TH DI's and DS's, I prepared the background.  I then ran the tag through the Big Kick using the clipboard die after I decided how big I wanted the clip board to be.  The top of the clipboard and the bottom piece were then painted using TH DS brushed pewter.

Next step was to prepare the piece to slip into the clip board.  Again, using TH stamps and DI's, I prepared the top piece and then layered with 2 patterned papers.  The "Post Card" is not glued down, but rather is held by the clip and bottom pieces

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Next, using TH Alterations Movers and Shapers Vintage Alarm Clock, I cut the  clock out of grunge board and inked it with Fired Brick DS and then distressed it with Black Soot.  This is the first time I've used this sweet die and I love it.

My project theme is Live The Life You've Imagined, which Mr. Holtz is always encouraging us to do.  There are tickets tucked onto the card and the card is tabbed "Notes" (the tan was cut from TH Tiny Tabs and Tags".  I can envision someone keeping this Post Card clipboard and adding things to it as they dream.

Thank you for the opportunity to enter The Vintage Journey's very first challenge.  This tag is also being entered into Frilly and Funkie's March Challenge "Neglected Dies" and Country View Challenge Paper Chase.

Jayne

TIM HOLTZ' 12 TAGS OF 2014 MARCH TAG

I would like to present my entry for Tim Holtz' 12 tags of 2014 for March.  The interesting technique taught for the month of March and the beautiful work of Tim Holtz may be seen HERE.

Using Mr. H's instructions step-by-step, I started with the manila tag.  My bird's nest stamp is a little different; however, I cannot wait to receive the one Mr. H used in his demonstration.  I stamped the bird and nest using Black Soot DI.  I wanted it to really stand out.  Then, I smudged it a "little bit".  This was a challenge for me, as I am so used to "crisp" images.  I had an older TH stamp set that had the "cat tails" stamp and the ""IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE BIG" stamp.  I could not find a name or a number on the set.  I stamped the cat tails all along the side of the tag using the "multi-color technique" with Forest Moss and Vintage Photo.  I stamped the sentiment using Black Soot.

The next step was to color the background with the lighter color DI's.  I used Faded Jeans and Tattered Rose.  I then added a stencil layer using the Bubble layering stencil and Vintage Photo.

I added a book label at the bottom entitled "observations", and wrapped the natural jute around the tag.

The inking techniques that Mr. Holtz teaches are quite new for me.  I believe that the techniques take a lot of practice.  I prepared 4 tags before I was satisfied.  BUT, THEN, decided to try the "water flicking" technique to mottle the inks on that last and final tag.  That maneuver proved deadly to my sentiment.  I would definitely recommend lots and lots of water flicking practice before using that technique!

Thank you so much, Tim Holtz, for the demonstrations.  As always, they are inspired and unique. I appreciate the opportunity to enter this tag into the challenge.

Jayne

FRILLY AND FUNKIE STENCIL AND TEXTURE CHALLENGE 2014

The challenges at Frilly and Funkie are always unique and, well, "challenging"!  The task put forth for us to tackle this time may be seen and read about here Stencil and Texture Challenge.

When I read "texture" and then "stencil", I immediately thought of embossing paste.  I decided to do an "extended" tag size so I actually made 2 tags and joined them together.  Using a large tag, I first painted the entire tag with Antique Linen DP and then to create my texture, I used 3 TH stencils and put paste over each one, creating 3 sections.

While all of that was drying, I painted 2 more tags with Antique Linen.  On the first tag, I used a sweet floral background stamp and some Pink EP.  After that, I cut an oval from that tag.  Then, using the third tag, I  did an embossing technique which I learned while participating in Funkie Junkie's 12 tags of Christmas Challenge.  I stamped a diamond pattern with embossing ink over the entire tag and then covered it with clear embossing powder.  I prepared a paint "wash" by adding water to some White Picket Fence DP and sponged the wash over the entire card.  The pattern "comes to life", but is subtle and sweet. I distressed this tag with Pumice Stone DI and the edges with Black Soot DI.

The first textured tag was dry by now and I used Pumice Stone DI and rubbed it all over the tag to bring out the patterns.  The edges were also distressed, but I used Black Soot DI for that.  After I was pleased with the texture tag, I adhered the embossed tag to it.  Next, the oval was attached to the embossed tag.  Now, I had one large tag to decorate.

I recently placed an order to The Funkie Junkie Boutique.  Ordering from the FJ Boutique is so much fun. The way your items are packed is like receiving a gift.  On one of the tiny sacks of goodies in my package, FJ had placed a darling pink rayon bow and button.  This was EXACTLY what I needed for my tag.  Underneath is a small crochet flower.

The only thing left to do was to top the tag and I used some of my new rayon ribbon that I received from FJ.  I wanted to match exactly the color of the ribbon I used at the bottom of the tag.  I used my Tattered Rose DI to dye the ribbon.  It was not an EXACT match but I liked it and used it as the bow for the top.  (Maybe FJ will share with me what color she used to dye her ribbon!)

I made this tag in honor of my dear sweet niece who is expecting a baby girl on March 28th!

Jayne

TIM HOLTZ' 12 TAGS OF 2014 FEBRUARY TAG

Sliding in at the bewitching hour, I have a tag to present to Tim Holtz' 12 tags of 2014.  I loved the technique Tim presented in his tutorial.  I used all of his steps including distress staining the tag, and stenciling the tag in three colors (tattered rose, worn lipstick, and finally fired brick) using TH Dot Fade stencil.  I then covered the entire tag with clear EP and embossed.  LOVE the shiny effect!!

I then created my "chalkboard" with the sentiment on it.  After that, I went astray.  I used some wooden hearts (found at Paper Whimsey).  I love working with patterned paper and mixing and matching prints.  I used papers from My Mind's Eye Reunion.  The hearts were covered and stacked and then placed on a bed of crinoline.  The small heart became my "chunky heart" after it was drowned in Distress Glitter.

I made a love token (wooden blank from Paper Whimsey) using TH Crackled Paint.  I stamped LOVE TOKEN and used Distress Glitter on the wings.  Of course there had to be an arrow through my heart since the person receiving this LOVE TOKEN shot right through it.  AND, that person also received the KEY to my heart, so it's pretty much a done deal!

Again, I loved the stamping and embossing technique Mr. Holtz taught us this month.  Love learning new techniques. Thank you, Mr. Holtz!

FRILLY AND FUNKIE CHALLENGE - FEBRUARY 2014

I was first introduced to paper flowers by the one and only Funkie Junkie and now have become enamored and maybe a little obsessed with paper flowers.  It's pretty amazing what beauty can be created by using patterned papers and many different assembly techniques.  For the Bloomin' Marvelous challenge at Frilly and Funkie, I decided to go big.  I wanted to test the waters and see if paper flowers would give enough visual impact to use on a wreath. This endeavor turned out to be quite extensive.  Paper flowers DO make for a very pleasing visual when placed upon a wreath - however, many, many, many flowers are needed!

Still need more flowers!!

Using TH's Tattered Flowers dye, Sizzix Rose 3-D, Sizzlets Branch with leaves, and Sizzix Build a Lilac dies and watching hours and hours of instructional videos found within my favorite blogs and You Tube, the wreath was built step by step.

Using tulle draped and attached to the wreath base, I began to build the layers.

The papers chosen were basically pink and delicate floral patterns.  Graphics 45 Ladies' Diary made into flowers turned out beautiful and so feminine, which is the look I was going for!  For some of the flowers, I used white CS and stamped the background with TH Worn Lipstick.

After all of the flowers were attached, I decided to personalize the wreath and make it a "new baby wreath" for someone really special.

So, my conclusion - paper flowers ROCK a wreath!  

COUNTRY VIEW CRAFTS CHALLENGES JANUARY 2014

This is an entry to Country View Craft's January challenge entitled "Monochromatic" (intriguing!).  The current challenge site may be seen HERE.  For wonderful inspiration and creative ideas, visit Country View Craft's blog spot HERE,

I began my project by cutting a tag from white CS and painting the entire tag with Tim Holtz Antique Linen DP.  The flourishes were then stamped with TH Pumice Stone DI using a second generation technique and a luscious flourish stamp by Anna Griffin.  The inspiration for my tag came from a beautiful print of a Winter's Child dressed in the Warmth. of Winter.  The print is from Ephemera's Vintage Garden blogspot. (It was actually a freebie!)  I placed her on the tag and surrounded her with roses cut out with Sizzix Flowers 3D die and white CS.  Each rose was also painted with Antique Linen DP and edged with Pumice Stone DI.  The sentiment, "Warm Wishes for the New Year" was computer generated and placed onto an Antique Linen painted banner.

Thank you, Country View Crafts, for the Monochromatic challenge!  Enjoyed it!

Jayne H

FRILLY AND FUNKY challenge January 2014 THE WARMTH OF WINTER

A beautiful challenge is going on at Frilly and Funky blogspot.  It is called The Warmth of Winter.   Just the name of the challenge gets my juices flowing as I envision icy whites and furry hats and scarves.  The rules of the challenge may be read HERE.  There is a chance to win a $25 shopping spree at the famous Funkie Junkie Boutique.

I started my project by cutting a tag out of white CS and painting the entire tag with TH Vintage Linen DP.  After drying completely, I stamped luscious flourishes using TH Pumice Stone DI and an Anna Griffin stamp.  I also added a bit of script stamp.  The inspiration for my Warmth of Winter was a beautiful print of a winter child dressed in the Warmth of Winter.  I placed her on the tag and surrounded her with paper roses cut from Sizzix die Flowers 3D and painted with Vintage Linen DP.  The sentiment "Warm Wishes For the New Year" was computer generator and placed onto a Vintage Linen painted banner.

Thank you, Frilly and Funky, for this heartwarming challenge.

COUNTRY VIEW CRAFTS CHALLENGES JANUARY 2014

This is an entry to Country View Crafts Challenge for January 2014 themed "monochromatic".  The challenge site and theme may be viewed HERE.  For wonderful inspiration and to see beautiful crafting, visit the challenge blog spot HERE,  The rules of the challenges are enumerated HERE.

I began my tag by first painting a white CS tag with Tim Holtz Antique Linen DP.  I made the flowers using a Sizzix dye and then painted the flowers with the Antique Linen.   The flourishes on the tag were added with second generation stamping technique using a luscious flourish stamp by Anna Griffin.  The flourishes were stamped in TH Pumice Stone DI.  I chose a sweet winter's child portrait to base my tag upon and she is sending warm wishes for the  new year.

Thank you for allowing me to enter in the challenge.  

Jayne H