Distress The Holidays with Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Ranger Christmas

Posted by scrapbook on November 16, 2009 under Albums, Holiday, Idea, Kits and Collections, New Product, Page Idea, Paper, Seasons, Stamping, Tools | Be the First to Comment

You may have read some of our tweets over the summer and seen that Heather had the opportunity to meet and take a class from Tim Holtz. Now, you lucky readers, we are giving you the instructions to this fabulous class. Heather said she has never taken such a fun class. She loved getting to work with all the Tim Holtz products, and learning tons of new skills. If you ever get the chance to, we recommend taking it! He’s a crafting genius, and i think you will be able to tell from this mini-album.

Supplies:

RANGER:
Craft Sheet
Distress Inks
Distress Crackle Paint
Glossy Accents
Multi-medium
Sticky Back Canvas
Perfect Pearls
Mini Mister
Heat-It Craft Tool
Cut N Dry Foam

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology:
Grungeboard Seasonal
Grungebook
Numerals
Sanding Grip
Tiny Attacher

Tonic:
Tim Holtz Scissors

Stampers Anonymous:
Tim Holtz Collection Stamps

Prima:
Holiday Poinsettia Flowers

MISC:
Vintage Music Ephemera

INSTRUCTIONS::

Steps For Distress Stickled Grunge:
1.Remove Grungeboard pieces from sheet
2.Tap ink blending tool on to distress ink pad
3.Lightly rub ink over grungeboard pieces.
4.Apply a dab of distress stickles to inked grunge.
5.Wipe a thin layer over grunge with your finger.
6.Allow to dry completely. *Note: You may dry with heat tool.*

Steps for covering grungeboard:
1.Working on craft sheet, dip cut n dry foam into multi-medium.
2.Wipe a thin layer on to grungeboard cover.
3.Immediately place music paper over grunge cover to the right of the holes.
4.Repeat for back cover placing music paper upside down.
5.Tear off excess paper from around grunge covers.
6.Once pages are dry, sand excess paper off with sanding grip.
7.Remove backing from printed sticky back canvas and place on the left edge of grunge covering the holes.
8.Left outside edge of sticky back canvas and apply a thin layer of multi-medium to grunge and press canvas back down.
9.Tap ink blending tool into distress ink and ink grunge covers.
10.Apply rock candy distress stickles and spread with finger.
11.Repeat above steps for back cover.

Steps for rock candy distress crackle paint:
1.Stamp or print image onto cardstock.
2.Shake distress crackle paint,
3.Apply a medium coat of paint over paper.
4.Allow to dry and crackle.
5.Ink over cracks with distress ink using ink blending tool to work ink into the cracks.

Steps for dabber resist grunge:
1.Remove grungeboard from sheet.
2.shake adirondack paint dabber.
3. Remove clear cap and dab paint on to stamp.
4. Lightly swipe stamp with dabber to blend paint.
5.Stamp image onto grundeboard and dry with heat tool.
6.ink over grunge with distress ink using ink blending tool.
7.Mist paper towel with water from mini mister and wipe ink from grunge to bring paint color back to the surface.

Steps for pearlized grunge:
1.Dip brush into perfect pearls.
2.tap brush on craft sheet to remove excess pearls
3. Brush perfect pearls over inked grunge.
4.Lightly mist over grunge with water to set powders.

Steps for putting it all together!:
1.Attach numerals with long fasteners.
2.Adhere grungeboard pieces with glossy accents.
3.Secure crackled calendar with tiny attacher.
4.Attach flowers with long fasteners.
5.Assemble book and secure with included book rings.

Paper Birthday Cake Using Basicgrey Cupcake Line

Posted by scrapbook on July 10, 2009 under Birthday, Idea, Paper | Be the First to Comment

Hey Readers!!

This week i thought i would show everyone this adorable cake!! Basic Grey had this in one of their monthly newsletters, and i think it is just the cutest thing ever!! It would make such a cute center piece for the week of a family members birthday!!

Supplies Needed:

~ Cupcake papers: Clown Nose, Celebrate, Confetti, Mac ‘n Cheese, Surprise, Candles & Frosting
~ Cupcake Monogram Stickers
~ Cupcake Fibers
~ Cupcake Buttons
~ Obscure Ribbon
~ Elbow Chipboard Monograms

~ Pale Blue Cardstock (for bottom box)
~ Mod Podge
~ 3 Round Paper Mache boxes with lids(Purchase at craft stores; such as hobby lobby or Michael’s)
~ Clear Glitter
~ Blue Glitter glue
~ 1 yard sheer 1″ ribbon (distress in light brown)
~ Hot glue gun
~ 9″ of 15 Gauge wire for WISH letters

Instructions!:

1. (Instructions are for each box) Trace the outside edge of the lid onto the backside of the paper then cut out and distress outside edges with the light brown ink. Apply the mod podge with a paint brush to the lid top and also to the backside of the paper then adhere to the lid top and also to the backside of the paper then adhere to the lid smoothing out any creases or air pockets. apply more mod podge to the top of the paper as you apply light pressure to ensure that the paper stays flat to the lid.
2. Measure the outside rim of the lid and cut paper strips an additional 1″ wider than needed so that you can cut a scallop edge. Distress edges with light brown ink and adhere the paper to the rim of the lid in the same manner as the as the lid top.
3. Measure the outside of the bottom of the box and cut paper to necessary measurements. Prepare and adhere the paper to the box bottom in the same manner as the lid.
4. Apply another two layers of mod podge to both of the box pieces making sure to hit both sides of the lid scallop edges for better strength o avoid tearing. After applying the last layer of Mod Podge to the box bottom, sprinkle on clear glitter if desired. Shake of excess and allow to dry.
5. stack and glue the boxes together with a hot glue gun.
6. To make the folded paper embellishments on the second box, cut seven 2″ x 12″ strips of the confetti paper, then accordion fold each strip at 1/4″ intervals. When the entire strip is folded bring the two longest ends together and adhere to form the half circle. Then adhere a button to the center.
7. for top box assemble a large bow with the sheer ribbon and the cupcake fibers. then adhere them to the box lid. Apply cupcake letter stickers to the elbow chipboard monograms to spell “WISH” apply a layer of mod podge to the letters and sprinkle with clear glitter. Hot glue a 3″ piece of wire to the back of each letter and hen dry poke holes in the box lid and insert the letters with wire. Add hot glue to the wire ends inside the lid. Measure and adhere ribbon to the bottom outside of the box bottom.

I hope you guys enjoy this little project!!!

Have a FABULOUS week!!

Kaitlyn
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