N*Studio Creative Squad - Another Door Opens

 

Hello friends! I'm over at the N*Studio Creative Squad HERE today, sharing how to create these art journal pages.  Our theme this month is ANOTHER DOOR OPENS, and we are using the brand new Triple Play Art Foamies stamp set. 

In case you missed it....

LIFE IN BLOOM

Layer it Up!

Hello Monday my friends! Welcome back to this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - LAYER IT. It's a new month which means we are showcasing the awesome array of products from the Professor, Tim Holtz that is! This means it is time for you to pull out your Tim Holtz goodies and play...or create a layered make with whatever you have.

I am excited to welcome back the amazingly talented Autumn Clark of SewPaperPaint for this month as our guest designer! If you have seen her work, you know what I mean, and if not, you are in for a treat. 

Do Small Things With Great Love

I went rather pink and feminine this week with my Etcetera tag. I started by mixing Kitsch Flamingo 

re-inker with Distress Crackle Texture paste. Then, I spread it onto the tag with the palette knife.

Once it dried and crackled, I rubbed in Ground Espresso distress crayon and wiped it back.

I added distress glaze to the engraving rose layer, and edged it with ground espresso.

I colored the vintage lady with distress crayons, and used a waterbrush to blend areas.

I added a mini flair - lucky - onto her lapel.

The top of the tag is finished off with some hand-dyed ribbon, and the Quote Flair.

I'm feeling like this tag is a breath of spring. 

Now it's your turn to create a lovely layered project to share with us! One participant is drawn at random every week for a $25 shopping voucher from our generous friends at Simon Says Stamp. Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Tim Holtz Idea-ology ENGRAVING LAYERS	Tim Holtz Idea-ology QUOTE FLAIR	Tim Holtz Idea-ology MINI FLAIR	Tim Holtz Etcetera 8Tag	Tim-Holtz-Distress-2021-New-Embossing-Glaze Kitsch Flamingo
Tim-Holtz-Distress-Embossing-Glaze-CRACKED-PISTACHIO-Ranger	Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad Kitsch Flamingo	Tim Holtz Distress Reinker KITSCH FLAMINGO Ranger	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad GROUND ESPRESSO Ranger TIM43270	Tim Holtz CRACKLE 3oz Distress Texture Paste Ranger tda71303
Ranger-Tim-Holtz-Distress-Crayon-MUSTARD-SEED	Ranger-Tim-Holtz-Distress-Crayon-WORN-LIPSTICK	Ranger-Tim-Holtz-Distress-Crayon-LUCKY-CLOVER	Ranger - Tim Holtz Ground Espresso Distress Crayon	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crayon MERMAID LAGOON
Ranger-Tim-Holtz-Distress-Crayon-ABANDONED-CORAL	Tim Holtz Metallic Distress Crayons	Tim Holtz DISTRESS EMBOSSING PEN 2 Pack Ranger tda71327	Tim-Holtz-DISTRESS-EMBOSSING-DABBER-Ranger	Tim Holtz Detailer Water Brush
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent	Craft Scissors - Tim Holtz	Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET 15 X 18 Reusable NSC20677	Ranger HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL	Tim-Holtz-DISTRESS-PALETTE-KNIFE-2-PACK-Ranger
ranger mini round ink blender

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A great place to shop!

Simon is on Instagram - use #sssmchallenge

Be sure to check out the awesome layered makes by the design team!

Spring is in the Air!

Hello Monday my friends! Welcome back for this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - EASTER/SPRING. I chose to go for spring since I've started hearing some new bird songs around here lately, a sure sign of spring!

It has been such a pleasure having my good friend, Sandra Rupp, with us again this month. I am always in awe of her creative talent! It's been wonderful having you with us again, and I look forward to more of your awesome creativity. 

SPRING IS IN THE AIR!

I started by stamp the images for the design onto the watercolor paper. I love this new stamp set by Simon, it's perfect for coloring.

I did a background watercolor wash using Daniel Smith Phthalo Turquoise.

Then, I laid the Tim Holtz Doodle Art stencil over the watercolor, and wiped color off with a baby wipe. 

I used Tombow markers and a waterbrush to color the images.

Then, I added some Cracked Pistachio glaze, using the Simon Swirls and Dots stencil. The Tim Holtz Embossing marker works really well to get into the detailed areas.

The birds are chirping away and letting us know Spring is arriving...finally!!

...the early bird gets the worm...just not at my house yet, the ground is still frozen, soon though...

I doodled in a little worm and some ground.

I love seeing and hearing the birds come back in the Spring, and my card celebrates those moments.

Now it's your turn to create something in an Easter or Spring theme and join the fun this week. Our generous friends at Simon Says Stamp are offering a $25 shopping voucher to one participant drawn at random.

SUPPLIES:

Simon Says Stamp Clear Stamps SPRING BIRDS	Tim-Holtz-Layering-Stencil-DOODLE-THS072	Simon Says Stamp Stencil SWIRLS AND DOTS	Daniel Smith Phthalo Turquoise watercolor	Tombow PERFECT BLENDS Dual Brush Markers
Tim-Holtz-Distress-Embossing-Glaze-CRACKED-PISTACHIO-Ranger	Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Black	Tim Holtz Distress Mini ink pad Vintage Photo	Tim Holtz Grid Acrylic Blocks	Tim Holtz DISTRESS EMBOSSING PEN 2 Pack Ranger tda71327
Ranger HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL	Royal Langnickel ZEN WATERCOLOR BRUSH Set	simon says stamp 120lb white card stock	Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER	Simon Says Stamp Card Stock Sunshine
Spellbinders Jane Davenport FINISHING LINE EXPRESSIVE PENS	Prima Watercolor Brush Pen	Tim Holtz - Tonic Maxi Guillotine Comfort Paper Trimmer

A great place to shop!

Simon is on Instagram - use #sssmchallenge

The design team has some lovely projects for you this week, so be sure to head on over to see them.