OCC Tim Holtz Chemistry 102: Day One

Today is the first day of the Online Card Classes Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry 102 class. I couldn’t believe how absorbed I became in the material as I worked. Looking at the kitchen table now, I can see that I was also making a mess!

OCC Tim Holtz Chemistry 102: Day One

For my tag,  I combined two techniques discussed today. I stamped the paisley background with distress paint and used distress inks to “reveal” the image. I painted the grungeboard stars with Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint and then with distress paints. I think I needed more crackle paint for more crackles! The sentiment was stamped last with Archival Ink.

Time to clean up!

 

Poppystamps World Card Making Day Blog Hop

Welcome! You should have arrived at my blog from Ira’s.

Using the theme of Friendship, I created a card using two of the delightful Poppystamps dog dies. Although it’s fall here in the States, I envisioned a sunny, summer day!

Poppystamps World Card Making Day Blog Hop

 

For the cloud background, I created a mask with the two new Poppystamps clouds and applied white pigment ink with a sponge dauber.

Be sure to leave comments on all of the blogs – there’s hidden candy along the way. There will be four winners, who will each receive a die. You have until midnight US EST on October 10 to leave comments. Winners will be announced on Friday, October 11.

Head next to Jeanne’s blog. And should you get lost, just head back to the Poppystamps Blog.

Supplies:

Penny Black Pirate Party

Argghh mateys – it’s a Pirate Party! Using the Pirates stamp from the Halloween release, I created Pirate-themed party items including an invitation and treat bag toppers. I also stamped directly onto muslin bags with one of the stamps – the treasure chest – as an alternative to the treat bag topper. Head on over to the Penny Black blog for the full reveal.