6th June, 2014

Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge 3

Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge 3
Linda Ledbetter at Studio L3 is hosting challenge 3 of the new Compendium of Curiosities for Tim Holtz 3rd book. If you haven’t already, you can order a signed copy directly from Tim. As if the book, the challenge and getting inky wasn’t fun enough, Inspiration Emporium, The Funkie Junkie Boutique and Tim and Mario have very generously donated prizes! Linda has also put together the Curiosity Crew, a talented group of ladies who will be inspiring us each challenge with their creations from the book.

Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge 3
Challenge 3 is the Faux Tea Roses technique, (see the book for technique instructions). This tattered pinecone die has been on my list for a while now and I ordered it the day the new challenge was announced. It only arrived this morning, so it’s been a mad scramble. I LOVE the dual use of this die and for craft addicts, multi-purpose is AWESOME! Strangely, I almost feel like I’ve been given a freebee, 2 for the price of 1.

Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge 3
Another die I used was the postage stamp frame die with the framework lattice die sandwiched between layers. I then painted the edges with white picket fence distress paint. I added a small easel die cut to the back so it stands like a frame.

Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge 3
Thanks for taking time to look at my frame and don’t forget to hop over to Studio L3 to check out challenge 3, which Inspiration Emporium are generously sponsoring with a $50 gift certificate to the lucky winner! So what are you waiting for!

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supplies: tim holtz; grungeboard/core’dinations kraft core/distress paint (white picket fence)/mini distress inks (scattered straw, victorian velvet, shaded lilac, vintage photo, walnut stain)/dies (lattice framework, postage stamp frame, tattered pinecone, small easel, butterfly frenzy, spring greenery,)remnant rubs/stencil (dot matrix)/glossy accents/sanding grip block/mister bottle/mini blending tool;
other: glue gun/scissors.


4 Comments »

  1. I love the layered stamps! So cool! The trellis and roses look wonderful! Such a beautiful piece! Thanks so much for joining our rosy challenge at CC3Challenge!!!

  2. Zoe…what a clever use of Tim’s Postage Stamp die cut and the addition of your trellis inside of it. That makes for a wonderful setting for the addition of your beautiful faux tea roses. Very clever idea and gorgeous finished piece! Thanks for joining us at CC3C. <3 Candy

  3. Pauline says:

    This is stunning Zoe, I love the layered effect.. The design is gorgeous Px

  4. butterfly says:

    How lovely – the light airy sky behind and then the earthy tones of those delicious roses… beautiful!
    Alison x

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