In this video, I'm sharing some simple and fun Distress Ink techniques you can use with stamps and embossing folders to create custom backgrounds and embellishments for your cards.
For today’s project, I’m playing with stamps and stencils from the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection. This collection is filled with spring and Easter-themed designs, and while the images themselves aren’t brand new—they were released in past seasons—they might be new to you.
Stampers Anonymous never retires any of their stamp or stencil designs, which means these gems are always available on their website. But since many of them came out before I became a full-on Tim Holtz fan, most of these designs feel brand new to me too! I was only familiar with a couple of the stamp sets and stencils—so discovering the rest felt like finding hidden treasures.
Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!
IT'S ALL PERSPECTIVE CARD
You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.
SUPPLIES
Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through those links and whether you purchase that exact item or something else entirely, you’re supporting me at no extra cost to you. The commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!
Spring has sprung so I just couldn't resist creating a card using the beloved Tim Holtz Mr. Rabbit Stamp Set! In my latest video I’m sharing some Tim Holtz Distress techniques that anyone can do using Distress Spray Stains and Distress Inks and/or Distress Watercolor Pencils. I’ve put them together to create a card perfect for celebrating spring or Easter! So grab those spray stains and inks and join me for a little inky adventure!
You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.
As always, please check your stash for similar items when it comes to the stamps, dies, and embossing folders that I’m using. You probably have something similar that you can use. If, however, you are interested in any of the products I’m using in this video, you can find the supply list with links down below.
MR RABBIT HAPPY SPRING CARD
SUPPLIES
Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through those links and whether you purchase that exact item or something else entirely, you’re supporting me at no extra cost to you. The commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!
Hello there! I have a little secret to share with you and it's one of my best kept cardmaking secrets! Sometimes I reuse previous card designs as the inspiration to create a new card and you can too. You really don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time when it comes to your card designs. You can always take a layout design that you really like and do it again with different stamps and colors to create something fresh and new. And that’s exactly what I’m going to share with you in this video.
You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.
Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links in the description box below. Just click on “more” to see more. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS CARD
Here's a closer look at the card I created in this video using the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Home For Christmas Stamp Set. The finished card size is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches.
SUPPLIES
Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!
Hello there and welcome! In my latest video I’m sharing another of the cards I created using some of the new stamps and stencils from the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous 2024 Christmas release and that Tim shared during his YouTube Live. I had snow much fun creating this wintery scene with Mr. Frostie!
You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.
Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links in the description box below. Just click on “more” to see more. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!
MR. FROSTIE WINTER CARD
Here is a closer look at the card I created in this video using the Mr. Frostie Stamp Set and Mini Layering Stencil Set 61 from the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Christmas 2024 release. The finished card size is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches.
SUPPLIES
Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!
Hello there! Tim Holtz just released his Stampers Anonymous 2024 Christmas stamps and stencils. Did you catch his YouTube Live? The amount of inspiration from those is always amazing! Today I'm sharing one of the cards I created using the Santa Visit stamp set that Tim featured during his YouTube Live. I used my all time favorite technique - stamp and smudge to create it. So grab your Distress Oxide Inks and some stamps and follow along with me.
You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.
Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links in the description box below. Just click on “more” to see more. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!
BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC CHRISTMAS CARD
Here are some detail images of the card I created in this video using the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Santa Visit stamp set. The finished card size is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches.
SUPPLIES
Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!
HO! HO! HO! Have you heard the news? Tim Holtz and Simon Says Stamp just released a new stamp set to celebrate STAMPtember! This limited edition stamp set is available as a bundle that includes the stamp set and coordinating dies or you can get just the stamp set. These are available NOW, exclusively and while supplies last at Simon Says Stamp. You might want to run not walk and grab yours before they sell out!
SPECIAL DELIVERY CHRISTMAS CARD
Here’s a look at the card I created using this new set. I repeatedly stamped the snowflake image onto Distress Watercolor Cardstock with Pebble Beach Archival Ink. I then ink smooshed the paper into Old Paper Distress Ink and dried it with my heat. I then apply Distress Texture Paste through the Merry Christmas Layering Stencil from Mini Set 32.
Once dry, I inked the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I then added some splatters using Distress Spritz in Walnut Stain.
Next, I stamped the images using Pebble Beach Archival Ink onto Distress Watercolor Cardstock and colored them using Distress Watercolor Pencils in Cracked Pistachio, Evergreen Bough, and Kitsch Flamingo. Once dry, I die cut them using the coordinating die set.
For the postage die, I die cut the base shape from white cardstock and inked the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I then cut 3 pieces of Distress Watercolor Cardstock slightly smaller than the postage die and ink blended each one with a different color of Distress Ink. The colors I used are Cracked Pistachio, Evergreen Bough, and Kitsch Flamingo. I then spritzed each one with water, dabbed it dry and then inked the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I then assemble each of the stamps and adhered them to the card with double sided foam adhesive for a little dimension.
The sentiment is from the stamp set and stamped in Pebble Beach Archival Ink onto a piece of white cardstock. I trimmed this into a strip and inked the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I then adhered it to the card. The final touch was the addition of some matte gold pearls. I then layered the completed card panel onto a piece of white cardstock that I inked with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
I hope you enjoyed this bit of inspiration using the adorable Tim Holtz STAMPtember 2024 stamp set and coordinating die set.
SUPPLIES
Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!
Hey boo! The Halloween making continues with another card featuring some of the stamps and stencil from the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous 2024 Halloween release. In this video I’m sharing how I created this bootiful card and some tips for using the Jacks stencil to create the backgrounds.
You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.
Please feel free to pull from your stash if you want to craft along with me. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find a complete supply list at the bottom of this post. I really appreciate it when you shop through those links to support me! When you shop through those links, you are supporting me at no extra cost to you and I really appreciate that so very much!
SUPPLIES
Below you can find the supplies I used to create this Hey Boo Halloween Card featuring Tim Holtz Jacks Stencil, Boo Crazy Stamp Set and Crazy Things Stamp Set.
When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no extra cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!
Hello there! It’s that wickedly fun time of the year when all the new Tim Holtz Halloween products are being released and I for one am always SO excited to see all of the new products and of course do some making with them. Tim Holtz just released his Stampers Anonymous Halloween 2024 stamps and stencils today and he will be having his YouTube Live this coming Saturday to share even more inspiration and the makes from the Makers. The stamps and stencil though are available and shipping NOW!
In this video I’m sharing a card I created using some of these new Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous 2024 Halloween stamps and stencils. In the video I'm sharing some simple mixed media techniques using Distress Inks, Distress Paste, Distress Watercolor Pencils and Distress Spritz.
You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.
Please feel free to pull from your stash if you want to craft along with me. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find a complete supply list at the bottom of this post. I really appreciate it when you shop through those links to support me! When you shop through those links, you are supporting me at no extra cost to you and I really appreciate that so very much!
SUPPLIES
Below you can find the supplies I used to create this Wicked Boo Halloween Card featuring the Tim Holtz Boo Crazy Stamp Set, Snarky Cats Halloween Stamp Set and Batty Stencil.
When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!
Hello friends! I’ve got something a little different for you today. Instead of a card I’ve created some Halloween home decor using the Framed Frights stamp set from the new Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous 2024 Halloween release.
While this particular make might not appeal to everyone, I had fun with the process and wanted to share the how-to with those who are interested in learning how these came together.
You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.
Please feel free to pull from your stash if you want to craft along with me. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find a complete supply list at the bottom of this post. I really appreciate it when you shop through those links to support me! When you shop through those links, you are supporting me at no extra cost to you and I really appreciate that so very much!
FRAMED FRIGHTS HALLOWEEN HOME DECOR FRAMES
Here are some detail images of one of the frames I created in this video using the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous 2024 Halloween Framed Fright Stamp Set. The finished frames are 5 x 5 inches.
SUPPLIES
Below you can find the supplies I used to create this set of Halloween Home Decor Frames featuring the Tim Holtz Framed Frights Halloween Stamp Set.
When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!
Happy Halloween Friends! In my latest video I’m sharing two of the cards I created using some of the new Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous 2024 Halloween stamps and stencils and that Tim featured during his YouTube Live.
Get ready to pull out those alcohol inks, Distress Paste and stencils and follow along with this 2 for 1 technique! And even if you aren’t into Halloween, you can still use these techniques with any stencils and make it your own!
You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.
Please feel free to pull from your stash if you want to craft along with me. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find a complete supply list at the bottom of this post. I really appreciate it when you shop through those links to support me! When you shop through those links, you are supporting me at no extra cost to you and I really appreciate that so very much!
BOO HAPPY HALLOWEEN CARD
Here are some detail images of one of the cards I created in this video using the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous 2024 Halloween stamps and stencils including Batty Stencil, Bones Stencil, Spooky Spirits Stamp Set and Boo Crazy Stamp Set. The finished card size is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches.
TRICK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN CARD
Here are some detail images of the second card I created in this video using the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous 2024 Halloween stamps and stencils including Batty Stencil, Bones Stencil and Boo Crazy Stamp Set. The finished card size is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches.
SUPPLIES
Below you can find the supplies I used to create these Halloween cards featuring the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous 2024 Halloween stamps and stencils including Batty Stencil, Bones Stencil, Boo Crazy Stamp Set and Spooky Spirits Stamp Set.
When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!
With Mother's Day coming this weekend, I wanted to create a special card for my Mom and I was inspired by Tim's recent YouTube Live where he demonstrated a faux bleach technique with colored cardstock and Distress Ink. I initially attempted his method with purple Kraft Stock, but I didn't like the results I achieved and I wanted to use the color purple since it is my Mom's favorite color. I then remembered doing this technique myself, many years ago and decided to revisit my method but with a Tim Holtz twist!
For those of you who are interested, I created a video showing how I created this card. However, since Mother's Day has come and gone, I decided to recreate it with a birthday theme and to switch up the color pallete. Here's a look at the card I create in the video.
Head on over to my YouTube channel to check it out or you can watch it below.
FAUX BLEACH TECHNIQUE
I began with a piece of Distress Watercolor Paper and stamped one of the images from Floral Trims onto it using Black Soot Archival Ink. I then ink blended over the stamped image using Shaded Lilac, Dusty Concord and Villainous Potion. I created a gradient from dark to light with Villainous Potion on the far left hand side, Dusty Concor in the middle and Shaded Lilac on the right.
I then took a waterbrush and removed the ink from inside the stamped image to create the faux bleach effect. I made sure to wipe off the brush frequently to prevent just moving the ink around and I used a paper towel to dab up the areas where I applied the water to help remove the ink.
Next, I took the script stamp from Exquisite and stamped just parts of it along the right hand sided using Hickory Smoke Distress Oxide Ink. I then splattered the panel with water using a brush to create small water droplets and dried the paper.
MONOPRINTING WITH STENCILS
Now for the stencil work. I took the hexagon stencil from Mini Stencils Set 55 and sprayed it with Villainous Potion Spray Stain and then a bit of water. I then placed some torn paper towels on my card front at a angle creating a mask of sorts so that only the hexagon area would apply ink to the paper and not the solid border area. I then dabbed over the stencil with a paper towel. I did this in the top left and bottom right hand corner. I then dried the ink with my heat tool. I then inked the edges with a bit of Villainous Potion Distress Ink.
For a bit more texture and interest, I then placed the stencil back over the areas where I had done the mono print and applied Distress Translucent Crackle Paste through the stencil. I then set the paper to the side to allow the paste time to crackle and dry. You can just barely see the effect this created in the photos, so if you'd like to see a video that really captures how it looks, make sure to pop over to my Instagram to check it out.
To embellish the card, I used the Sizzix Woodland Stems to die cut a piece of vellum. I trimmed off just a bit of the stem and then adhered it to my card using Distress Collage Medium. For the sentiment, I die cut the word happy from white cardstock that had been run through my Xyron Sticker maker before I die cut the word. I then stamped the words Mother's Day using black ink and the Scrapbook.com Celebrate Expressions Stamp Set onto white cardstock. I completed the card by adhering some clear water droplets using Glossy Accents.
Thanks for stopping by! Whether or not you're making a Mother's Day card, I hope you'll give this Faux Bleach Technique a try.
SUPPLIES FOR MOTHER'S DAY CARD
Below you can find the products I used to create this card along with compensated affiliate links to Scrapbook.com. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at absolutely no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!
Hey crafty friends! Today I've got something fun to share with you... a review of all the makes I created for Tim Holtz in 2020 as a maker for his Sizzix and Stampers Anonymous Releases. I thought it would be fun to go back and look through what I created and then share them all in one place with you! It was so fun to go back through my projects and be reminded of all the awesome products and fun techniques.
Some of the products may be retired, such as some of the dies, but the stencils, stamps and other basic supplies are still available. I've linked to each project and it's original blog post where you can find a complete supply list for that specific project. However, if you just want to shop you can click each image and go directly to the shopping list for each project. Affiliate links to Scrapbook.com are used at absolutely no cost to you. You can learn more about affiliate links here.
First up are the projects I created for the Tim Holtz Christmas 2020 Sizzix Release.
