Grandson Turning the Big #21

Today is Friday Focus at Frilly and Funkie and guess who's turn it was to pick a product to showcase?  It is my first time doing any type of tutorial, so please let me know what you think??  Really, I would like to know.  My product of choice is shrink plastic and this along with a few other goodies that Linda so generously decided to discount is 15%  off.  All the details can be found at Frilly and Funkie for the FRIDAY FOCUS on how I did the shrink plastic in the embossing folder below.  There are also a few other items that made it to the magical world of Shrink Plastic, so go have a look!    

For the tag background, I did the faux batik technique from Mr. Tim, lots of distress inking and spritz and flick.  I also made a mini version of the tag to place my shrinky folder on!  This was so much fun and I sure hope my G-son will be thrilled with his 21st B-day tag.  Every time I play with shrink plastic, I am reminded of my blogging friend, Lucy.  This talented blogger is the person responsible for my obsession!  I am also linking this up to Simon Says Stamp and Show for Anything Goes.

Currently there is a 50% off shipping special for all orders over $75.00 and with prices already below MSRP and a 15% off discount on Friday Focus products, so do check out The Funkie Junkie Boutique! 

Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to visit!  Have a most wonderful weekend!

Ranger Inkssentials Shrink Plastic	Tim Holtz Sixxiz Texture Fades - Bingo & Patchwork Set	Sizzix Alterations Tim Holtz Bird Branch BIGZ Die	Mini Hearts Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die - Mini Hearts by Tim Holtz
Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black	Ranger Archival Ink - Sepia	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Frayed Burlap	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink -Old Paper	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Rusty Hinge	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Broken China	Sizzix Alterations Tim Holtz Movers and Shapers Base Tray
Ranger Inkssentials Manila Card Stock 8.5x11	Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator, Stamp Handle and Felt	Ranger Adirondack Metallic Mixatives - Gold & Silver	Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink - Espresso
Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink - Stream	Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink - Meadow	Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink - Sail Boat Blue	Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink - Watermelon
Movers and Shapers Die - Mini Butterflies	Burlap String - 10 Colors

Compendium of Curiosities 2!

Happy Friday the 13th!  Today Linda kicks off the start of "A Compendium of Curiosities 2" challenge with "Custom Foam Stamps" on page 66.  Our of respect to Tim, I cannot post instructions, but do recommend his book!  Simon Says Stamp is offering a $25.00 gift certificate to one lucky person to help kick things off.  I will also be linking this up to Simon Says Stamp and Show "A Lord Holtz Technique."

Unruly PaperArts on Facebook is looking for some altered lids, so I emptied a jar of olives the other day and saved the lid.  So for my altered jar lid for UPA, I decided to use this first technique from Tim's book!  It is actually a magnet and in the inside of the lid, I added the same glitter glass as on the butterflies body.  There are a little collection of shrinky butterflies, which I colored with alcohol inks!  I wish you could see the shimmer in the black Dyluslions spray, but we had some pretty nasty storms today and lighting was poor!

Have a great weekend and thank you so much for stopping by!

It's All About Words at Frilly and Funkie!

The Funkie side is now having their say at Frilly and Funkie for the "I'll Take Your Word For It" challenge.  Use some of those amazing words of wisdom, encouragement, comfort, humor or support, that we all have in our stash, for the focal point in this challenge!  For more ideas and inspiration from both the Frilly and Funkie DT, click HERE.  There will be a random draw for a $15 gift certificate to The Funkie Junkie's Boutique and a favorite pick from the DT to proudly display a "Winners" badge, so come on and join in on some great fun and vintage inspiration!

Cut the ATC from grunge paper and chipboard and then used the Mini Labels movers and shapers to cut the frame for my sentiment.  Applied Rock Candy Crackle to the grunge paper, let dry and then colored with Distress Stains using Tim's Shattered Stains technique from the new CC#2.  The metal corners will colored with Alcohol Inks and then I sanded the raised areas.  That awesome Key was also colored with Alcohol Inks, but I used a paint brush to control where I wanted color.  The two background layers were run through the Big Shot using the Damask embossing folder and then highlighted for extra texture.  For the top tag layer, I applied the tissue wrap using two way adhesive sheets, cut with tag die and trimmed 1/8" all the way around.  The tissue wrap was inked, added some crackled areas and did the Spritz and Flick technique as well.  All edges were distressed.

This tag is also being linked up to Shar's new blogozine, Unruly  PaperArts for the Reader Art Quest 2 challenge, Gingersnap Creations GC144 Copper, Ginger or Rust, Lisa's Bloggers Challenge To Die For, Sizzix and Simon Says Stamp and Show a Lord Tim Technique.

Just to let you know that Distress Stains are on sale for $3.40 through Thursday.  Each Friday a new product will be discounted for the entire week for "Friday Focus."  Linda is currently offering a 50% reduction in shipping costs for orders over $75.00 and that is in effect until April 30th.  New items are continually added, which are priced below MSRP, so visit the Boutique often!

Well I have been working on getting my stamps in order, especially the Tim Collection.  Making covers with stamps and inserting it into the plastic sleeves (front and back) 3 ring binders, so I know what I have and where!  The stamp sets I place inside of plastic sheet protectors.  It is nothing fancy, but I have wanted to do this for a long time now.  What do you think?  Thank you for stopping by today and I sure hope you are having a lovely week with a little bit of creativity!

Sizzix Alterations Tim Holtz Tag and Bookplates Die	Sizzix Alterations Tim Holtz Movers and Shapers ATC & Corners Die	Sizzix Alterations Tim Holtz Movers and Shapers Base Tray	Mini Labels Sizzix Alterations Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die by Tim Holtz	Tim Holtz Sizzix Texture Fades - Damask and Regal Flourishes Set
Tim Holtz Compendium of Curiosities Vol. II	Tim Holtz idea-ology Tissue Wrap - Terminology	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Grunge Paper	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain - Tattered Rose	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain - Pumice Stone
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Sain - Vintage Photo	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo	Ranger Distress Crackle Paint - Clear Rock Candy	Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool-With 2 Blending Foams	Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Foam
Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator, Stamp Handle and Felt	Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator, Stamp Handle and Felt	Tim Holtz Ranger Idea-ology Sanding Grip	Tim Holtz idea-ology Refill Pack for Sanding Grip (4 sheets)	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Findings Corners
Antiqued Bronze Metal Time Flies Key

Distress Inks: Vintage Photo, Rusty Hinge
VersaMark Clear Emboss Ink
Clear Emboss Powder
Distress Stains: Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Old Paper, Tea Dye, Pumice Stone
Alcohol Ink:  Rust, Espresso, Blending solution
Archival Ink:  Coffee

A Nautical Theme!

So to the Sea we go at Fashionable Stamping Challenges!  We want to see your Sea Legs and stamps of course, so come along with us, while we hit the High Seas in search of treasure!  Now do remember there is always a prize from Marina at Cottage Crafts.  On the subject of treasure, please go see what my lovely DT Sea Mates have created just for your viewing pleasure and inspiration.  So here we go!

For the tag background I used Tim's Resist paper and cut a section from the World Map sheet.  Boy do I wish that was sold separately, because I use this often from parts.  I stamped the Stampin Up star fish in two areas and clear embossed.  I then inked the tag starting from the bottom with a brown and working up to my lightest shade of blue.  After I ironed away the embossing, I stamped the ship from Artistic Outpost's, "Huck Finn" collection in black Archival.  The Lads and Explore, also from that collection, were stamped with coffee Archival.  I used Stampin Up Chalks to add some color to the Lads and then a quick spray of Krylon Matte Sealer.  Don't want my chalk color to be splashed away.  All my little embellishments were colored with alcohol inks!

Distress Inks:  Vintage Photo, Evergreen Bough, Tumbled Glass
Alcohol Inks:  Espresso, Copper

AND THE WINNER IS?

A BIG thank you to all of you who joined in my Two Year Blogaversary giveaway and left such kind and encouraging comments.  Blogging is such a great tool for sharing our art and meeting new friends!   I would also like to thank my new followers and I hope to see you often.   So the moment you all have been waiting for!!  THE WINNER IS:  Christine of Change of Heart!  Congratulations, Christine!  Send me you mailing details and I will pass it on and your new Distress Markers will go off to you!

Now I was so excited I decided to pull a second name and it is for a $25.00 gift certificate to the Funkie Junkie's Boutique and the shipping is on me!  The winner of the FJB GC is Brenda Brown of  Bumblebees and Butterflies.  Congratulations, Brenda!  Pop me an e-mail and I will give you the info you need to shop!

Again I want to extend my appreciation for all of you!  Your comments and support mean so much to me in so many ways.  Have a wonderful week!