Category Archives: Distress Techniques
- Stamp – KaiserCraft “TigerLily”
- Die cut – Made with Spellbinders Nestabilities “Labels Two”
- Patterned papers – Studio Calico “Classic Calico Collection” (houndstooth) and Echo Park Paper “Dots & Stripes” 6 X 6″ pad (polka dots)
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Corner punch – Marvy Uchida
This is another masculine designed card for the OWH Midweek Throwdown Masculine Challenge. I distressed the edges of the papers with Ranger Distress Inks and used browns and deep reds for the color pallet. This card also is in response to the 365 cards Day 183 Challenge – Pick-A-Pattern. I chose houndstooth and polka dots for my two patterns to combine. I made up the “sketch” as I went on this one! Thanks for visiting!
I was chosen to be a Spotlight Designer on 365 Cards for this card! Cool!
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- Stamp – Penny Black “Christmas Text”
- Patterned papers – Melissa Frances “Kisses Under the Holly” and Basic Grey “Jovial: Crushed Velvet”
- Gems – Memory Box “Berry Pearls”
- Distress Inks
- Border punch – Martha Stewart “Garden Rail”
- Cardstock – Bazzill
I created this card with the central focus being on the Christmas greens featured on this Penny Black stamp. I applied Distress inks in greens and reds to the edge of the stamped image and added the pearls as accents. This card won second place at the Oregon State Fair this summer. Thanks for stopping by.
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- Stamp – Hero Arts “Woodland Oak Leaves”
- Border Punch – E K Success “Fleur de Lis”
- Cardstock – Bob Bunny Back to Backs
I made this card for the current
Midweek Throwdown Challenge at Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps. The challenge was to use Kraft cardstock and add a couple of colors to jazz it up. I have color in my image and the green dotted card base. I used Ranger Distress Inks for the image and spritzed it with water to give it a watercolor effect. I like that look with leaves. Just a simple note card for a hero to send home for any occasion. Thanks for visiting today.
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Here is my latest “homework” from my Creative Chemistry 101 online class. These two tags were made using Distress Inks and Perfect Pearls. It is a bit difficult to see the full result in a photo, but there is quite a sheen on these from the mica powder in the Perfect Pearls. This is a wonderful technique–I love it! These were made with several layers of homemade Distress Ink sprays (from mixing re-inkers with water and Perfect Pearls), then additional Perfect Pearls brushed on in some places, and then more Distress Inks applied with blending foam. Thanks for stopping by.
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- Stamps – Darcie’s “Here Comes the Sun” cling set (both sentiment and sun)
- Patterned papers – Basic Grey “Stella Ruby” and “Porcelain” 6 X 6″ paper pads
- Background – created with Ranger Adirondak Alcohol Inks & Mixables – Polished Agate Technique
- Cardstock – WorldWin
It is time for some Summer cards to send off to Operation Write Home (with the Father’s Day cards!). I started playing with my alcohol inks last week for a background and thought I’d do some more with different colors. Sometimes it is fun just to make backgrounds! I used the current sketch at Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps – Sketch #114 for this card. I like the little diamond shape in the middle. Thanks for visiting today.
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- Stamp – Holly Berry House “Cameroon Scarab”
- Ranger Distress Ink Markers
- Ranger Distress Inks
This was some homework from the Day 6 Lesson at the Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry 101 online class. I experimented with dry and wet paper, Distress Ink markers and a water brush to color the scarab images. I inked the tag that I mounted the bug images on with Distress Inks delivered with a blending tool. This science experiment took me back to my youth when I wanted to be a “bugologist.” Remember, Mom? Thanks for visiting today.
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Here are some more science experiments that I’ve made as part of my Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry 101 online class. I made my own Distress Ink mists with Distress Ink reinkers. I sprayed three different colors (that was all I had!) on each tag, using a Crafter’s Workshop template. Then I added more Distress Inks (applied with blending tool). That was the background. Then I stamped images on each tag with Ranger Jet Black Archival ink. For a closer look, scroll below.
- Ranger Distress Inks
- Template – Crafter’s Workshop Halequin template
- Stamps – Stampington & Company “Elegant Ledger” and Stampers Anonymous “Reflections” Tim Holtz Collection
- Ranger Distress Inks
- Template – Crafter’s Workshop “Webbing” template (pretty hard to see!)
- Stamps – Stampington & Company “Tulips” and Judikins “Calligraphic Flourish”
Thanks for visiting.
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- Stamp – Paper Inspirations “Leafy Shadow”
- Patterned paper – K&Company “Jubilee Purple Burst”
- Background made with Adirondack® Alcohol Inks (Tim Holtz by Ranger): Stonewashed, Denim, Cool Peri, Pink Sherbet, Stonewashed, Eggplant and Silver Mixatives
For this card, I used Sketch #113 at Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps. I experimented with alcohol inks for the background based on a lesson at the Online Card Classes Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry101 class. It is always fun to see what you come up with using the polished agate technique. Thanks for visiting today.
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- Ranger Distress Inks: Aged Mahogany, Wild Honey, Black Soot, Walnut Stain, Brushed Corduroy
- Stamp – Stamper’s Anonymous “The Cage”
- Watercolor paper and Craft Tags (Ranger)
This is another take on the lesson from Day 2 of Tim Holtz’s Creative Chemistry 101 at Online Card Classes. I like the watercolor technique with the Distress inks very much. Thanks for stopping by today. I’m looking forward to more lessons!
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These are the first tags I’ve made for the first three techniques we learned in the Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry 101 course at Online Card Classes. There is a lot to learn and not enough hours in the day to practice! Thanks for visiting.
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