Thursday, November 13, 2014

Tim Holtz Media Team: Modern Holiday

Hello everyone!
I have a fun project to share today for the Tim Holtz Media Team using Distress Stains.  I have to say, when the Distress Spray Stains were first released a few months ago I thought, why do I need spray stain when I have Distress Stain in a bottle?  Well, I have come to understand that each have their own purpose because of the way the bottle dispenses the liquid.  And YES, I do need both! Follow along and I will show you what I created.

I cut a couple sheets of Ranger Watercolor Cardstock about 3 /1/2 x 8 1/2".  You will get three strips per page.
Once you have your strips cut, gather a few more supplies.
1.  Distress Stain - any color (I'm going for a Christmas theme so I included Peeled Paint and Festive Berries.  I also included some colors that might not scream Christmas like, Salty Ocean, Pumice Stone and Iced Spruce.
2.  Distress Stain Spray - Brushed Pewter and Tarnished Brass
3.  Paint brushes in varying widths
4. Two craft sheets (optional)
It does not matter what color you use - just pick one!  I pounced out a good amount of stain into a small puddle onto my craft mat.  *Do not add water. 
 Using a paintbrush, drag the stain across the watercolor paper -
 Until you reach the bottom of the paper.  You can air dry or use a Heat It Tool.
Now lets change it up and use Distress Spray Stain to spritz over the surface.  Dry again.
Remember to shake before use - and clean the nozzle after use to prevent clogging.  No one likes clogging.
NOTE: This is where the second Craft Mat comes in handy.  I painted the stripes on one Craft Mat and sprayed on the other (because we all know, sprays go everywhere - even on your camera that you might be taking photos with, to document the process).
In the end, I tested all 6 colors I chose up front.  Some I sprayed with the metallic Distress Spray Stain and some I left with just the stripes. I love that each has a totally different feel.  Of course now you're wondering what the heck is she doing with a bunch of striped paper?
The answer is this...
I die cut the strips to create shapes for tags and cards.
I used Sized Ovals, Sized Circles, Stacked Stars, Ornamental, Mini Baroque and even Tarnished Trophies and the Festive Gent.  Really, any die is fair game.
 I inked all the edges with Frayed Burlap.
 Then stamped a Christmas sentiment.  Seriously, how good does that look? 
I used Handwritten Holidays 1and 2 for the stamping, with Archival ink in Jet Black and Vermillion.  I did use one small stamp from the new Mini Handwritten Holidays to stamp "Peace on Earth" onto the trophy cup.  You can see that the image is much smaller than the blue card right behind it.
 I made some of them into gift tags.  I think that trophy cup is super cute and that stamp fits perfectly!
I also made simple card using the large sized oval.  Perfect!
I added a Vial Label at the bottom.  The 25 comes from the Botanical Remnant Rubs.  If I was going to make these in bulk, I would replace the 25 with a small stamp. 
I also colored a mini Arrow with gold Alcohol Ink and added it to the card with Multi Medium.
Well I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial enough to try this simple technique at home.  These are easy enough for the whole family to get involved, from the painting to the die cutting (just watch the spraying part...that could go awry with small kids...okay some adults too.  Just saying...).

And if you hadn't heard, 24 new colors of Distress Spray Stain were just released by Ranger last week!  I'm gonna need a bigger Craft Mat.
now carry on,
paula


40 comments:

  1. What a fun way to get more use out of all your dies! TFS Paula!

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  2. I knew I needed both when I wrote my letter to Santa! ;)
    Lovely tags and such a simple technique. Lovely that you can easily colour co-ordinate with whatever gift wrap you have. Thanks for sharing Paula. :)

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    1. thanks igirlzoe - It ws simple and it was really fun...loved seeing how all the colors came out. If you have different stamps you could really change up the colors!

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  3. What a great way to make some background paper! Never would have thought about creating stripes! Now I wish we weren't having company for a few days so I could get in my room and try this for myself! Thank you for more inspiration!

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  4. What an effective idea! Love it Paula! x

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  5. Lovely, lovely idea....love the simplicity, colors and technique. You are quite the enabler; now I have to go shopping.

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  6. I love this stripeyness--so fun!! (I was a little worried at first b/c it looked a bit gruesome with that red puddled stain.) I'm looking forward to giving this a try :)

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    1. Renee - funny thing I thought the same thing when I was doing it!

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  7. How fun is that ! Simple but so very cool !
    Yes you are so right about the spray my tweezers and spray bottle are speckled !

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  8. Love what you've done Paula. Now I think I need them too. How very effective those tags look and the Christmas card is fabulous. Hugs from Scotland. Rita xxxx

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  9. I felt much the same as you about the sprays but now that I have a few, I am totally in love! This is a great technique - quick and easy tags but they look so professional.... Anne x

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  10. You had me at stripes! I love anything with big fat stripes. What a fun and easy way to make cute tags. I can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Great ideas! Makes me want to try this!

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  12. Oh I love this thank you for sharing
    Teri

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  13. Genius idea! I'm SO stealing...er, going to try...this technique!

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  14. I was on the fence with those sentiment stamps. But the more I see them used on various projects, the more I like them. Your tags are awesome and now your ready for gift giving! Yes, we need larger matts. I like to spread out!! Thanks for the wonderful tag ideas, Paula.

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  15. Quick and easy peasy! Definitely going to make a few (probably more) this weekend :) Thanks again Paula!

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  16. Somehow when they were handing out all the creative genes, you got a bazillion more than me! ;)
    Brilliant and always inspiring Paula! Thank you! :)

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    1. dawna that might be the nicest thing anyone has ever said (totally untrue, but nice just the same) :)

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  17. What a wonderful, classic impact these stripes have. Perfect partner for the handwritten holiday stamps. Bravo! Love the tags and card.

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  18. Incredible idea PAula!!!! Your stripes are wonderful, lovely works! Barbarayaya

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  19. One could color coordinate these to matchy-match ones gift wrap if one were so inclined! Such a clever idea once again, Miss P!

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  20. So simple but so much impact. I LOVE the stripes and must admit it never crossed my mind to do that. Thanks for all your awesome Christmas Ideas and I miss you.

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  21. You made that look so simple and easy.
    I miss my tag making this sure encouraged me to get down in the studio and make some this weekend

    Janice

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  22. Hope Jay is making progress on new shelf...!

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  23. Great idea, Paula! They look wonderful.

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  24. I forgot to say how much I like these tags and the card gives me lots of ideas . Thanks Paula.

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  25. Another great tag idea Paula! My Christmas Wish List keeps getting longer (between you and me, I think Santa just snagged me a holiday merriment clock kit from Tim Holtz so I can cross that off my list!).

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  26. Love your simply format for creating these beautiful tags!!! Fun stuff. Thank you.

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  27. What a great technique! Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone; I will definitely use this and pass along to my stamping/creative friends.

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  28. Your brain just works so differently from mine ... thank goodness! That's why I love your blog, you make me see things from other angles, and the view is always good! Thank you, Paula, for the constant inspiration.

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  29. Wonderful project Paula!! I love those stripes.

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  30. I so, so, so, love this. It's so simple, yet festive.

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  31. What great colorful accent pieces, thanks for the technique!

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  32. So much fun!! LOVE all of the colorful stripes!! XOXO-Shari

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  33. I'm loving this project Paula, how creative! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  34. Fabulous tutorial Paula! So many lovely colours - so hard to choose.

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  35. This is fabulous Paula and so easy to do a batch of tags. Will be trying this for sure since I already have the mini holiday stamps. thanks for sharing.

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