Springtime

I have been working in my garden this weekend and as I was doing some clearing of debris I noticed a few lovely pink and white cyclamen which made me think that I rarely create anything in pink so today I thought I would take inspiration from my garden.

I began by applying Gesso to my Etcetera tag which I then dried with a heat too. I then painted Tim's Collage Paper with Worn Lipstick Distress Paint, applying the paint to the back of the Tissue. Once the paint was dry I then added the Collage Paper to my tag using Distress Collage Medium. I also applied Worn Lipstick Distress Crayon around the edges of my tag.

As the background was quite detailed from the Collage Paper I added a bold black Baseboard to create my focal imagery around.

I added a Paperdoll surrounded by Spring flowers and I also added a touch of paint to her dress. A touch of colour was also added to some of my flowers using Worn Lipstick Distress Ink, adding a few cotton threads for added texture.

I added a little gem to her dress and also included one of Tim Holtz new Butterfly adornments, adding a touch of paint to the butterfly to coordinate with my background.

I also included a vintage pocket watch part and a computer generated sentiment 'Springtime' to the top of my focal piece.

Scratchy paint lines have also been added to the edges of my tag to add a further layer of interest along with some delicate splatters of Worn Lipstick Distress Paint.

I would also like to enter this piece into the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge where the theme this time around is Easter/Spring Inspiration. I was definitely inspired by my evolving Spring garden this week. My piece also ties in quite well with their mood board this week.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

She Could Believe

I have created a card today using Tim Holtz products.

The background has been created with Distress Paints Squeezed Lemonade, Fired Brick, Peacock Feathers, Twisted Citron and Ripe Persimmon. All added to my non stick craft sheet spritzed with water and mopped up with my card. I applied three colours first and then took time to layer the colours one by one.

I added a Paper Doll holding a Wildflower to echo the Wildflowers in the background.

Some doodling with a white pen to lift the whole design.

A Clippings Sticker for the sentiment.

A touch of background stamping using the background stamp from Tim Holtz On The Farm stamp set.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

A Vintage Journey - April Destination Inspiration - Arriving at Terminal 1

I have a Destination Inspiration post for you over at A Vintage Journey, with detailed step by steps.

Here is a sneak peek to whet your appetite. I would love to know what you think of the finished piece. Please pop by the BLOG to see all the detail.

Tracy x x

Dreamer of Dreams

I decorated one of Tim Holtz Etcetera tags today just for fun.

The background is coloured with Distress Oxides Broken China and Cracked Pistachio.

I added two adorable Paper Dolls from Tim's range, colouring their dresses with Cracked Pistachio Distress Crayon and they stand on an old pair of scissors, painted with Distress Paints.

I added a circle of silver wire to act as a spotlight and added some of Tim Holtz Chatter Design Tape. I have also added a Clippings Sticker to the scissors.

A Quote Chip and Index Clips add further dimension and texture to the design.

I have added a touch of stencilling using Tim's Nordic Stencil, which I love and I have also added delicate splatters of white paint. I also dry brushed white paint across the raised areas of the stencilling.

I also added a few flowers from Tim's Bouquet.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

Stay True

I could not sleep last night so thought I would take the opportunity to create a card.

I opted for a masculine card using Distress Oxide Inks Vintage Photo and Broken China.

I added Grunge Paste through one of Tim's Layering Stencils and then sanded the Paste once it was dry. I also included some of Tim's new Design Tape called Chatter along with a Quote Chip.

One of Tim's Paper Dolls sits perfectly on the frame, also from Tim which I coloured with Broken China Distress Paint.

A few pieces of Ephemera and some delicate background stamping complete my card.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a lovely weekend. Tracy x x