Hello and Welcome!
I’m so excited to be participating in the
Creativations 2018- Tim Holtz Blog Hop & Give Away!!!!
Here are all the Give Away details!!
PRIZES, PRIZES,PRIZES!
We have a few prizes to give away just leave a comment on ALL the different blog hop posts for a chance to win!
Comments must be posted by midnight PST on Tuesday, February 6th.
Winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 7th on Richele’s blog (californiaARTgirl.blogspot.com)
How AWESOME was it to watch Tim, Mario, Paula, and Richele, live on the showroom floor of CREATIVATION through Facebook Live! If you haven’t watched the videos, check them out HERE! I was glued to my iPad ALL weekend. I hope that you enjoy this creation as much as I loved making it.. please feel free to message me with any questions! Also, if you haven’t checked out the new products, be sure to stop by timholtz.com they’re FANTASTIC…FYI, the release has been spread out through the first few months of this year so I’m beginning with products releasing in January. These sets are hitting shelves NOW!
I am making this post the first one in a series of posts that I will be showing some of the samples that I created for the Tim Holtz Sizzix and Stampers Anonymous Booths…be sure to check back!
Today I will be sharing with you a project I made for the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Booth. This vignette was created on one of the New Mini Etcetera Tags. These tags are approximately a 1/4in. thick and are made with a very hard thickboard and come in a package of 4 with the reinforcement circles. They measure 4.5″x8″. They can be painted, inked and altered in many different ways. I also used the New Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Botanical & Batik Background Stamp Set CMS327, Ornate Trimmings CMS326 and Entomology CMS328 all of these sets and the tags are shipping NOW so be sure to head over to your favorite shop and get them ordered!
Lets Begin!
I first began by cutting a piece of watercolor paper to the size of the Etcetera tag then sprayed it with some water and added a bit of Spun Sugar Distress Stain to it, then dried it with my heat tool.
I then stamped the Batik Background Stamp in a few areas on the tag with Pumice Stone Distress Ink. The stamp was stamped without a block so that I could just get a few parts and pieces of the Batik and not a full stamp.
With a Distress Watercolor Brush I colored in some of the pattern with a bit of Evergreen Bough Distress Ink and then dried it with my heat tool. I punched a hole in the tag and added one of the Ornate Trimmings to the bottom with more of the Pumice Stone Distress Ink and then with my sewing machine and cream thread, stitched around the edge. I also blended some Pumice Stone ink around the edges of the tag.
Next, I created the tag that is behind the photo. I painted the Entomology background stamp with Brushed Pewter Distress Paint, stamped it onto the tag and then dried it with my heat tool. (Be sure to clean your stamp with water and remove the paint right after you are done stamping 😊) I then blended a bit of Evergreen Bough, Cracked Pistachio, Worn Lipstick, Tattered Rose and Pumice Stone Distress Ink onto the tag. Sprayed it with water, and blotted it with a towel until it was to my liking. I then blended a bit of Walnut Stain around the edge of the tag.
I then created the paper for behind the photo to the right…I took a tag and blended Evergreen Bough Distress Ink through the new Dotted Layering Stencil, then added some of the font background from the Entomology Stamp set with Watering Can Archival Ink. I then lifted off the Stencil and blended the Evergreen Bough ink around the tag. Sprayed with a little water and dried it with my heat tool. I only used a small portion of the tag behind the Found Relative photo.
To finish it off I painted the the edges of a quote chip with Picket Fence Distress Paint and added a bit of Spun Sugar Distress Stain. I painted one of the new Ideaology Story Sticks (lucky) and Photo Corner with Picket Fence paint and then rubbed off a little to give it a worn look. On the photo corner, I added a bit of Mushroom Alcohol Ink as well. The round reinforcement for the tag was painted with some Picket Fence Distress Paint as well and then sanded. After it was sanded I stamped the Batik Background stamp onto it with Watering Can Archival ink.
A bit of cotton string was tied around the story stick. Then I stamped a postage stamp in the corner of the paper and colored it. A portion of the Entomology Font was also stamped onto the top of the photo with Watering Can Archival ink. I also added a piece of vintage lace and an old button. The phrases above the girls was from the Ideaology Sticker Clippings, they were inked with a bit of Walnut Stain Distress Ink to grunge them up a bit and placed. To adhere the watercolor paper to the Etcetera tag I used Ranger Multi Medium Matte. Now on to the rest of the blogs…
Here is the creative line up…..
IDEA-OLOGY
Paula Cheney
Vicki Evans
Emma Williams
Cathie Parreco
Kaz Hall
Jan Hobbins
Jenny Marples
SIZZIX
Tami Bastians
Audrey Pettit
Mou Saha
Richele Christensen
STAMPERS ANONYMOUS
Kath Stewart
Cheiron Brandon
Stacy Hutchinson (me)
Chelle Fowler
Zoe Hillman
Joy Kennedy
Bobbie Smith
Now you’ll want to head over to Chelle Fowler’s beautiful blog to see what she created…REMEMBER TO LEAVE A COMMENT ON EVERY BLOG…THE MORE COMMENTS YOU LEAVE, THE BETTER CHANCES OF WINNING PRIZES!
GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY HOPPING!
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Creatively Yours,
Stacy ❤️
GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES –
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous-
Stamps-Ornate Trimmings CMS326, Botanical & Batik CMS327, Entomology CMS328
Layering Stencils/Mini Stencils-Dotted THS100
Tim Holtz/Ranger-Watering Can Archival Ink, Mushroom Alcohol Ink
Distress Ink-Pumice Stone,Evergreen Bough, Cracked Pistachio, Worn Lipstick, Tattered Rose
Distress Stain-Spun Sugar
Distress Paint-Picket Fence
Distress Tools/Mediums- Distress Sprayer, Craft Mat, Glossy Accents, Heat it Heat tool, Blending Tools, Multi Medium Matte
Tim Holtz/Ideaology-Found Relatives, Story Sticks, Photo Corner, Quote Chips, Sticker Clippings
Surfaces- Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper, Distress Mixed Media Tags
Other-Vintage Lace, Button and Cotton String, Sewing Machine and Thread
Jess says
I am
So happy you chose this project to highlight. I think it’s my favorite you did for the show. Your style just shines on here.
Marie Paquet says
This is just beautiful!!
Brenda DeLawyer says
Beautiful Stacey! I love the color combinations and the layering. Well done!
Jennalee Anderson says
Stacy you always have the best tutorials that are jam packed with great photos and information!! And I have looked at the Entomology set a gazillion times and never noticed the font stamp. My eyes always focus on the bugs, but now I think I really need that set!!
Sara M says
Beautiful! And I love the step by step.
Rox Boyce says
Absolutely beautifully created pieces, totally inspired by these Stacy and kudos to you for design excellence ❤️
Louise Hodge says
Great tag, love the layering. Thanks for sharing the details and I’m so happy about the new sizes of tags now available
ann barnes says
Oh Stacy, this is so gorgeous! I love the way you have layered the beautiful colored and stamped tags, This is so soft and pairs perfectly with the found relatives photo1 Such a delight to see! Thanks for sharing, I look forward to seeing more of your creations, they are always a treat and inspiration. xo
Sheila says
I have yet to see a project of yours that isn’t absolutely exquisite! Your style and attention to detail are inspiring and this project is no different. My only complaint is there’s not enough–I’d like something new everyday–just kidding. I know how much time and energy you put in to each of them. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Carolyn Kropp says
I just love the soft colors!
Gail D says
I love your style. Those new Stampers Anonymous stamps are incredible and I can’t wait to get mine. I’m so glad you’re part of the crew!
Richele says
Your tag is beautiful! I love the soft colors and the feeling of friendship of these two lucky ladies. Thanks so much for sharing your art today on the Blog Hop.
chelle says
gorgeous! i love all the details and layers!!!
Deb L says
This is lovely Stacy! TFS!
Marie Paquet says
beautiful! i love it!
Susan Ball says
A lovely feminine tag…gorgeous colours! xoxo Sioux
Kaz says
Such beauty! Thank you for sharing such an inspiring make xx love it xx
Danee Kaplan says
I always adore projects that are grungy and feminine and you mix the two very well. Very pretty tag
Clare says
Beautiful, love it. Gorgeous colours.
Juli Riedel says
Wow! Love the tag Stacy! That stamp set for the background is beautiful and I like how you stamped bits and parts!! Beautiful job!!! XXX
Linda Simpson says
This is gorgeous! I love the step by step and wonderful layering!
Hugs
Linda xxx
Patricia Miller says
Beautifully done. I love the look of your tag. Thank you for sharing your techniques.
Cheri Schwab says
I love how your tag turned out. The various layers add the right touch for a vintage feel.
thanks for sharing your talent!
Barb S says
Thanks for sharing this beautiful project and for the step by step. That is so helpful! I love seeing the Creativation samples and refer back to them throughout the year when I get my own stamp order. Can’t wait!
kelly says
WOW! Your layering is second to none. Completely wonderful and beautiful project. Thank you for sharing your gift.
janet wilson says
Beautiful tag, love it!
Kristen says
This tag is gorgeous. It gives me so many ideas of things to make. Beautiful!
Miriam Prantner says
Wonderful tag! I love all the layered stamping and stenciling.
Dee says
I love the Etcetera Tags, they are awesome! This looks wonderfull! <3
Ragnhild MA says
Lovely tag 🙂
Heather says
Thank you for sharing, I love your project. The colours, the layering, and the feeling…love them all. Those ladies bring great spirit to the project. Beautiful job!!
Linda Hofacker says
The simplest detail can make perfection! Great piece, thank you for sharing your talent!
wendy b says
Gorgeous!!! I am always in awww of how you can so delicately blend and layer your inks! (14)
diana says
I absolutely adore everything about this piece.. not just words but truly I do!!! It makes me look at what I haven’t personally ordered and hope that I can snag the bits next time around… thanks for sharing the how to’s and for the chance to win!!!
Jack C says
Neat use of that dotted stencil! Looks great!
Maria Cottingham says
Love this tag and all the gorgeous idea-ology
Maureen Morton says
Oh, my goodness! There is such a sweet story here, for sure. I love your work and how you used these creative elements. I appreciate learning the how of your magic. Thanks for the inspiration
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rovianne thorpe says
Lovely color scheme. Great tag
Viktoriya Porechnaya says
Charming ladies and gorgeous background!
Susan Kesselman says
Your combination of elements is amazing! I always have trouble deciding what works together and what doesn’t.
Leslie Kiley says
What a lovely Tag! Your work is the best! I love the soft colors and the amazing new products used. So inspiring and wonderful.
Joanne says
Winner winner chicken dinner! I absolutely love your style, you have moved to the head of pack and I will be following.
donna joy says
beautiful use of colors and layering!
Rosann aka Rea' says
OMG these layers are ” delicious ” (wow … not sure why delicious came to mind );love every detail of them. I’m gonna be broke in 2018 because I want EVERY background Stamp; this release is amazing ! Just beautiful !!
Saloni Bhutra says
Love the tags and love those beautiful stamps! ❤️
LINDA F PORTER says
I love the sewing details once again and the blend of colors.
Bobbi says
Such great layering, love all of the details! That background stamp is a must have 😍
scrappergirl56 says
Love all of the different papers you made for this project and how they work together beautifully…yes, must have the bug stamp set if just for that script stamp…great job!
Kimberly Piwowarczyk says
I love the feel of this tag! Friendship and love…the soft colors and so many little details are perfect. Thanks!
Noli says
Thank you for sharing your process on this cute
paula says
love the colors and the batik stamp! So glad you could join us Stacy!
Macarena says
Amazing tag, so retro and climatic. I love the picture matching perfectly with all the colors of the background. The pattern of the stamp is so romantic! Thank you for sharing your step by step pics. Thank you for the chance to win prizes, too. Hugs, Marzena
kim says
All I can says is WOW you would never now how much work someone puts into a card. love it
Michele says
So many great textures and layers with all of your stamping – great job!
Susanne says
Cute tag! So soft and nice colors! Like that you painted in some of the background pattern, it made a lot for the overall look!
Judy B says
Lovely tag with so many great TH products. The layers are interesting and really add a lot to this. Thanks for sharing this with us. ❤️
Lee Ann Parrish says
Love the layers! This will be great to use in my parent’s vintage folio I’m making.
Simona says
Love this beautiful Tag Stacy and all the layers you built up! Thanks for sharing!
Anne Dwyer says
This is fantastic! Don’t those two women look like they are up to some mischief? I can just imagine them on an outing and jumping into a photo booth! Thanks for the step by step.
Mary says
Awesome!!
Magdalena Mirabelka says
Awesome project! I love colors, layers, stamps. It is so vintage!
Pamm Blanton says
This is beautiful Stacy! I love your attention to detail.
brooke says
Love it! Thanks for the tutorial very helpful.
Debbie LeMarbfre says
I love the detail very creative
Sara Emily Barker says
Your step by step is wonderful,and even more so, your beautiful tag! I love the soft colors and you have completely sold me on those stamps! Hugs! Sara Emily
Christina Sedor says
Love your creativity Stacy! Thanks for sharing xx
Amy says
Beautiful
Juli says
Great work & tutorial! Xo
Katie Baird says
I’ve seen your posts in the addicts group, but somehow have missed your blog! I’m generally late to the party… But no more! Your projects are fantastic, and your tutorials are some of the best I’ve seen. I can’t wait to come back and look around after I finish the hop.
Emily Shroom says
Simply gorgeous tag!
Christine Welch says
This tag is amazing! Love everything about it, the colors the stamps the ephemera….bravo!
Dawn Young says
Great tag!! Amazing detail!!
Tami Bastiaans says
Absolutely stunning Stacy! I love how you layer stamped and stenciled elements on your art pieces to create such a gorgeous, soft vintage look. Marvelous work!!
Erika Rusch says
Beautiful tag!
N. says
The layers add so much interest; spectacular!
Carolyne Thrasher says
I love everything about this sample project!
Brandy says
Love how you created the background and mixed all of the stamps.
Kathy jacobson says
Love the tag layer on a tag! Very cute! Love your project!
Jeanne Beam says
Wonderful tag. Love the background stamp and all the layers. Thanks so much for sharing.
KAT Tucker says
Love the background on your tag! Beautiful!
Raquel - scrapcosy says
Beautiful tag! I love the subtle colours, it’s so delicate! Thanks for sharing all the details!
Faye Touve says
This is a beautiful project. Love all the layers and details. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
barbara lassiter says
This is such a pretty vintage look. I love your layering and your attention to detail! And it’s fun, too!
Kim Faucher says
So very pretty! I love the mix of layers on this!
Joy says
I love this Stacy. I love the layers and the background stamps. The lace adds such a sweet touch.
Lynn K Brumm says
So much inspiration!!! Love the colors!
Ann K. says
Great photos — thanks for all the details!
lesley christopher says
Thank you, I love your colors and simplicity.
Carol K says
such amazing depth and texture …
barbara says
Stacy tis tag is wonderful and so delicate! I adore the soft tones you used and the whole design is perfect! thanks for the chance to win! Barbara
Ann says
Mad layering skills – great job
Dawn Meade says
Before I started reading how you made your tag, I thought the base layer was a new paper. A tribute to you because you made it look that way with a new stamp! A stamp that I now want.. Great job!
Elizabeth says
I love all the stamps on this release, such great images, Elizabeth x
Andrea says
Such an amazing vintage style tag! Love how you used that dotted stencil!
amy says
sooooo lovely. Thanks for the step by step photos!
Janice Carl says
Great tag, so many lovely layers and textures.
Karen Fulkersin says
Very lovely tag!
Aimee Gill says
Love this tag. So beatiful.
Love, love, love.
Stunning, love your colour choices and how you have used the stamps and tags
Really love how soft the colours are on this and love the use of the stencil and font stamp, some amazing tips on these blog hops, thank you for sharing 🙂
Amazing detail on this tag made it all the more interesting to study. I love your blend of colors.
So very cool! Love all your fabulous layers TFS
Just stunning …Love your project !!
I love how you decorated your Etcetera Tag Stacy and it caught my eye on the Facebook Live at Creativation, one of my favouriites xxx
Hi Stacy, What a BEAUTIFUL tag, LOVED the layering on it and the coloring. I also love the relatives on there they are awesome.
Such a beautiful multimedia creation! I would never have thought to combine all of the elements you incorporated into your project! Wow! Love it!
beautiful tag! love the collage!
This is so fabulous! Thanks so much for the step by step instructions…think I gotta play today and try this 🙂
I love the colors, the layering and vintage look! Nice job!
Thanks for sharing your step by step process.
Hi Stacy , You have showcased those TIM products superbly and created a really beautiful tag with a lovely vintage feel . Thanks for sharing the ‘detail’ x
I love this one the most!! i love anything tags and these stamps were my favorites – along with the guy on the rope!! thanks for showing the step by step!
This is awesome! I can’t wait to go try something fun now.
interesting ideas to stamp background without block to get partial image, love the muted colors too
Love your tag! All the layers make it just right!
I love the stitch detail. Do you use a regular sewing machine? I think the swatch of lace at the bottom just ties everything together perfectly. I sooo wish i could do this…I have a hard time wrapping my head around so many diff patterns coming together on one project.
Love this tag! So pretty with all of the layers and details to see.
Lovely! I MUST have the botanical stamp, thank you for the suggestion of using it without the block.
Love the layers and all the elements; the colors you chose are gorgeous!
Love all the layers!! Can’t wait to get my new stamps!!! Beautiful!
Love the stencils. Great layering.
fFun design
I love it. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Such great backgrounds you created! I need to get out of my safety net and experiment with more backgrounds. Thanks for the inspiration! You pieces were beautiful. Will definitely have to cruz your blog!
Beautiful tag!
Wht fun and wonderful new toys are coming! I am a sucker for text-print graphics. Love your creation and the whole post!
This is a great tag. Love all the layers!
I feel I hit the jackpot landing on this blog – thank you so much for sharing the techniques and materials you used to create this wonderful piece. Reminded me so much of my Mother and her Sisters.
Very beautiful)))
Pleased to meet with your creativity!
Beautiful tag. Really like the batik stencil
Such a lovely piece!!
TFS❤️
Your tag is absolutely lovely So many pretty details and embellishments! These stamps are so gorgeous.
Kate
I love how you’ve using the batik stamp Stacy, really beautiful tag!
Love this tag-so soft and pretty, and all the layers make it pop
I love your Etc. tag. I have some and have been afraid to dive in and do something with them. I like getting ideas for it.
Just beautiful Stacy! You are so talented!!
Very nice. Thank you so much
Karen
Love your tag. Reminds me of my and my sister. You are very talented.
Cute tag!
Such a gorgeous design! Love that you’ve showed us how to achieve that fantastic background. Very special!
Stacy, love this tag. I thought your instructions on how to create the background were outstanding. Very nice!
Tags are some of my favorites. Quick and easy with such a beautiful outcome. I can always squeeze a tag. Beautiful done!
Cool background technique and stamps. Tfs
Love the soft colors and the friendship theme. Beautiful
Just love this!!!! Can’t wait to try something similar!
Wow, what did you make a bunch of beautiful backgrounds, or must I say undergrounds, for this gorgeous tag! I love the new stamps and what you did whit them, thank you so much!
Love the use the botanical stamp. One my favorites of the new release. The colors are so pretty
every time I get an email that notifies me of your blog post, I know it’s going to be so special. This one is at the top of the special list. Everything that you’ve used are the items that I picked out that I want from the new products. And the colors you used are so lovely!
I love anything that looks like it has history, not just history as in time, but history as in life also. Beautiful!
It always amazes me how much detail can go into one small project, absolutely fabulous!!
I love this tag! The lace and stitching are perfect touches!
Simply love this, the colors are so perfect. I love the stamping thru the stencil. Thanks for the ideas.
You have great attention to detail with the added distress marker coloring in parts of the stamps. It really draws the eye to it. Thank you for sharing your talent.
lovely tag !! love the vintage feel and the lace – perfect
This card is SO sweet and precious! I love the touches of evergreen batik stamp!
I did order the background stamp and actually got it in a couple of days ago, but I didn’t know what I was going to do with it. Now, at least I have an idea of how incredible those background stamps are. I figured you must have used the new collage paper for the background when I first looked at your project. The more floral one is busy looking in photos when you can’t see it up close, but I love how you colored it to bring some of the greenery to the fore. Great project. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you for the tutorial on how you made the wonderful tag.
I have the larger tags but I can’t wait to get some of the minis. Beautiful project. Love those background stamps together.
Thank you so much, Trish! Yes, the tags are perfect for small projects!
~ Stacy ❤️
These delicate patterns and colors are so romantic! The single metal corner element is a perfect finish.
this is beautiful, I haven’t dabbled in mixed media yet but hope that one day I may make something as lovely as this
Your use of layers is beautiful! Thank you for this wonderful inspiration 😊
This is so pretty! I especially enjoyed your backgrounds. Gorgeous!
Laurie 🙂
Faerie Bower
Love it!
Gorgeous!!! I love your soft colors and layers!!!
So many details, I could look at this forever!
so beautiful Stacy!
Hi Stacy! How creative. Excellent use of those stamp sets. I love the background stamps. But that tag frame is a stroke of genius! Beautiful. TU!
Wow, I love the layers and the way your tag tells a story.
Your tag is lovely! Love how you used the background stamps in all of the layers. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your process, so many layers such rich detail.
Stacy, congratulations on designing for Tim! You’ve really done a beautiful job and this tag is so inspiring. I love that you make your own paper layers. The girl on the left resembles my Grandma, so I’m partial to this tag! <3 Hugs, Autumn
Your layers!!! My goodness, your LAYERS!!! I absolutely LOVED getting to see how your LOVELY project came about!!! (I am SO happy I decided to participate and follow through this Blog Hop) I always admire your works, when I see it, but now that I have gone into your blog, well, it feels like we got to “sit down and chat” about your project.
I really can’t get enough of this – stunning work! Love how all the layers come together.
Thanks for sharing the process, can’t wait to see what you’ll share next! 😉
These subtle colors really highlight the sweet friends faces. I just love your project!
This is so pretty! I lvoe all the layers. For some reason I cannot do that well. Thank you for the inspiration!
Wow, this is cool. Thanks!
Can’t believe all the details- every time I look at it I see something else!! Thanks for the layer by layer instructions.
Suzy
Fabulous textures & colours.
Toni xx
Stunning tag! Love the background stamps. xxx
Lovely card. Thanks for showing the details.
This is such a beautiful vintage and feminine tag! I just love it! I would like to make this with pictures of my mom and her 2 sisters for mothers day! Simply gorgeous!!
This is so soft and wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Love the femininity you’ve achieved with Tim’s products! Great job Stacy!