We explored more distress techniques in today’s Online Card Classes Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry 102 class including the application of Distress Stains with a brayer and the application of Distress glitter.
I definitely did not get the brayer technique with one roll! But I allowed myself to play, eventually finding a color combination I like (I don’t own many distress stain colors, and I’m trying to work with what I’ve got!).
For this first tag, I used Rusty Hinge as a base and added in some Broken China. I applied black Distress Glitter with Glue N’ Seal to some Memory Box die cut shapes which had been cut out of black cardstock.
For the second tag, my brayer roll application was more random. Next, I applied Vintage Photo distress ink through a stencil for more visual texture. After coloring the Savvy bird die cut with Distress inks, I applied Rock Candy Dry Glitter using Glue N’ Seal. The circle behind the bird was cut from one of my reject tags that I dry embossed with a wood grain texture.
My final tag was created by adding several different distress ink colors before I stamped with Archival ink. I used Glossy Accents to apply the glitter to these bats. While the Glue N’ Seal was a easier to use to apply the glitter, I actually think I prefer the hold that the Glossy Accents provided. Also, I only have a few dies that work with grungeboard. I’m definitely pushing the limit with the amount of glue and glitter I’m adding to these die cuts cut from cardstock!
If you ask me, I think you Nailed IT!! I love all three and really am having fun in class. Just not enough time in each day to watch all the videos and try everything. I do need some new things and once I have them, I hope to continue to use them fabulous idea on future cards!
Tim is so inspiring and I’m in awe of his talent and fabulous teaching skills…..I love watching the videos…!!
I’ve admired ALL of your tags and think it’s great that you’ve found time to get something done every day!! WOW!!
Love all your little tag scenes. The bird tag is adorable with the sun/moon behind it. You did a great job with the brayer technique.
I think you’re doing an AMAZING job with your inks and glitter, Jean! Your tags are so creative and I love how the colors blend on each of them! My fave is the last one…the tree branches look awesome with the bats!
The second tag is Pin worthy..I think you got the hang of it!!
I think you did a great job on all 3 tags! I love them!
I really like your glitter bats. Know what you mean about cutting that grunge board. Tuff stuff. Your bird tag is very cute. I like how you highlighted him on a circle and thought your brayering looked great. Searching for my brayer so I can give it a go. Loving this class.