This tag comes from Tim Holtz's blog's October challenge. Each month he gives you a new season based tag to create. It's really a great way to exercise your creativity and experiment with new artistic techniques. This month he uses die cutting and simple distress inking skills to make the Halloween themed tag. His blog has the complete tutorial as well as the product list with a 10% off promo code.
Feel free to use the comment section to post any questions or links to your own tags.
Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015 July
Photoshop/Illustrator practice...
Photography Color Swatches
Household Tips for Re-purposing, Reusing and Saving Time
Don't you just love those tips and tricks that make your daily routine just so much easier. Well this section of my blog is dedicated to just that. I've compiled a great list of the best household tips that I know you'll love.
1. Use an ordinary cheesecloth to completely clean a dry erase board.
2. Save tops from yogurt containers, coffee cans etc. to use as saucers under small houseplants.
Emoji Pumpkins
Show everyone how you're feeling this Halloween with these pumpkin emojis. Paint a craft/foam pumpkin yellow. Use a heart paper punch for eyes; cut a smile out of black card stock. Glue onto the pumpkin. That's all there is too it.
Glittered Stem Pumpkins
I
wanted to add just a little something special to these tiny pumpkins. I
think this black glitter gives the perfect touch. Many times when
people craft for autumn or Halloween they overlook glitter. Martha
Stewart Crafts makes such a huge variety. For Halloween there are some
great choices. You can try neon purple or lime green. For these pumpkins
I used onyx. Another great product from MSCrafts is the glittering
glue - it comes with it a built in brush. So what are you waiting for...
get glittering!
I was determined to get something done today despite the weather.
Here on the East Coast it is snowing once again. Sure it's middle of
March but what fun would the great winter of '14 be without one last
snow storm. And I really really .... really hope it's the last:) Anyway, I was at my local Target
when I came across what I've been needing for a while, a storage
drawer. Not just any ole storage drawer but ones big enough to fit 12x12
card stock, my scoring board
and cutting mat (which are approx. 14" square.) I couldn't believe I
found one. It was the perfect size, plus it was super inexpensive, only
$20. I'll post a picture and a link. I have absolutely no affiliation or
sponsorship with Target
whatsoever . I just though someone might be in need of something like
this and maybe didn't think to try a store other than Michael's,
ACMoore, JoAnn's etc.
So despite a day of snowy weather, I managed to finally find a home for
my score board, cutting board, circle cutter, stencils and extra 12x12
papers.
Mission accomplished.
Please feel free to comment if you have any storage/spring cleaning ideas.
I
just discovered this website that is totally new to me and I love it.
My immediate thought is that I have to share it. Since most of my blog
thus far has taken a 'crafting' turn to it, this is a great website for
anyone wanting some inspiration and/or supplies. By the way I have no
affiliation what-so-ever with this site, I just needed share. Anyway, I
need to go explore further and just wanted to make a quick post.
Stayed tuned for more DIY Christmas Tree ornaments......
Tonight after a busy day I decided to sit down before bed and read an
old book of with quotes and stories and inspirational 'things'. I kind
of like this quote simply because of its simplicity. And isn't it so
true. You just can't be afraid to take risks. Sometimes they yield the
greatest rewards. I think tomorrow I'll try something new. Not just any
ole' something new but something with a physical or emotional or
creative risk. Hmmm what will it be....
I'll sleep on it.
One of my favorites place to go to for supplies while I'm working on
new crafts is the local dollar store. You can find so many things to
practice on before splurging on the final items.
For
this next project I wanted to try out adhesive stencils and glass paint
on a plain mug. Martha Stewart's line of glass paints claim to be
permanent and dishwasher safe. They also are water based with low odor
and soap and water clean up. I thought I'd give this a try. I bought a
white plain mug for a dollar, some glass paints and went to work.
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