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