My New Tim Holtz Blue Print Stamps

My hubs surprised me with Tim Holtz Mini Blueprint  stamps for Christmas. They've been on my wish list since they came out. I had some extra scraps so I made some tags for next Christmas. It's never to early to start planning for next year!

Umbrella Man Card

I absolutely love the Umbrella Man stamp from Tim Holtz' Life's Possibilities stamp set.  I use the clock from that set to give a patterned background to the kraft paper I used.  Then I added the stamp to some scrap cardstock (I really love when I can use my scraps). Cut out some keys from the Art Philosophy cartridge and added some liquid glass to give them some dimension and shine.

Life is What Happens - Martini Card

I've been really into Tim Holtz products these last few weeks, so you'll see many more projects featuring his line.  Here's a card that I made with the Stampers anonymous Stuff to Say CMS110 stamp sentiments.  I absolutely LOVE those olive eyelets that eyelet outlet sells...sooooo neat!

This card is being entered in Twisted Tuesday Challenge. The challenge is cooling off, and the twist is inked edges.  Well...nothing says cooling off than a nice cold martini with olives - right?

Altered Composition Book - Prayer Journal

This is the first prayer journal that I've made and I'm thrilled with how it turned out.  It took me all day since I was learning the techniques as I went, had to visit Joanns and Hobby Lobby to get supplies, plus I had laundry to do, bathrooms to clean, and kids to feed.  I think I must have watched 2 hours of videos trying to figure out everything I need to know.  But now that I know how....the next one will be a breeze.



Supplies:

• 12 x 12 paper
• Tissue Paper
• Old Dictionary
• Chip board letters
• Mod Podge
• Glimmer Mist
• Going Places Cricut cartridge for the arrows
• Art Philosophy for the tag
• Tim Holtz stamps, Ornate Plate, Foliage, 
• Ranger Rock Candy
• Distressed Stickles
• Dollar Spot alphabet stamps
• Memento brown ink
• Bakers Twine

Simple Steps

1. Adhere the base card stock using tape
2. Create hand made embellishments (I used rock candy on the tag) and alter the tissue paper
3. Mod Podge embellishments and tissue to the base cardstock
4. Cover entire surface with Mod Podge
5. Punch holes for the button
6. Use wire to secure the button and secure the wire on the inside of the notebook
7. Add Distressed Stickles

It's an easy project, but very time consuming.  I think if I made the embellishments in advance - the assembly would have gone faster. 

I love this journal!  I even put my name on it so I won't be tempted to give it away - bwahahahahaha!