1. Meanwhile over on Instagram

   14th August, 2019 by iGirlZoe

   

   Hello friends! It’s been a while… I’ve been sharing my makes over on instagram rather than my blog recently as, honestly, it’s easier and I’m quite lazy! LOL
   I’m aware that not everybody uses instagram and so for those who don’t, I’m posting a catch up of what I’ve been making since my last blog post…

   
   (CMS371) distinguished + (CMS304) sea life + idea-ology snarky sticker

   
   (CMS375) inventor 8 + lattice trim 3D impresslits + idea-ology hardware heads, story stick, quote chip, design tape

   
   (CMS373) the professor + (CMS368) fragments + alphanumeric label thinlits die + idea-ology hardware heads, quote chip, adornment arrow, story stick, gears

   
   destination thinlits die + alphanumeric label thinlits die + idea-ology ephemera, design tape, hardware heads

   
   (CMS371) distinguished + (CMS237) crazy things + crochet thinlits die +alphanumeric label thinlits die

   
   destination thinlits die + alphanumeric label thinlits die + idea-ology ephemera, design tape

   
   intricate lace thinlits die + lumber 3D + stitched ovals thinlits die + entomology framelits die + (CMS328) entomology +idea-ology hardware heads, design tape

   
   (CMS301) noble gent + gearhead thinlits die

   
   (CMS373) the professor + (CMS302) etcetera + idea-ology quote chip, filmstrip

   
   (CMS373) the professor + idea-ology story stick, hitch fastener, classic label stickers, remnant rubs, snarky stickers

   
   (CMS373) the professor + (CMS074) the big top + (THS003) rays stencil

   Thanks for stopping by and please let me know if you have any questions.

   Zoe

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2. Hold Tight

   20th March, 2019 by iGirlZoe

   

   Hello friends. I just can’t stop making with the Tim Holtz Distinguished stamp set. Every time I think I’m done, I want to make just one more. It’s craft crack!

   
   This time I added some of the other new stamps sets to the Distinguished set to create a little background drama. Because who doesn’t love a bit of background drama?! 😉

   
   I covered distress watercolor cardstock with hickory smoke, frayed burlap and brushed corduroy distress spray stain wash. Stamped the Fragments (CMS368) stamp set with brushed corduroy distress ink and lightly misted with water before stamping to create some wicking. I stamped half of the electric bulb stamp from the Inventor 7 (CMS374) stamp set with ground espresso distress archival ink.

   
   The gears are from the assemblage range, I covered with grit paste and distress crayons.

   
   I painted portions of the inventor stamp with distress crayons and a water brush and added design tape from the salvaged set to cardstock and classic kraft stock for the mounted layers.

   
   I created the topper with a label stamp from the Label Frames (CMS264) stamp set, one of my favourite “utility” sets. I stamped newsprint from the Newsprint and Type (CMS266) set over the top with black soot distress archival ink. Again using distress crayon and a water brush to colour the hat and collar. I added filmstrip and a bird from the idea-ology milagros adornment set and some string which I thread through the finger.

   
   Finally I added a small talk sticker which I liked. The Distinguished (CMS371) set were of course used in the making of this card. I want to get a tatoo on the inside of my left wrist and my good friend Helen suggested CMS371. You never know… LOL

   Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments here and on social media, I really appreciate it.

   Zoe

    

   Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Distinguished Set	Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2019 Inventor 7 CMS374	Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2019 Fragments CMS368	Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Label frames	Tim-Holtz-Cling-Rubber-Stamps-2016-NEWSPRINT-AND-TYPE
   Tim Holtz Assemblage PACK OF 10 GEARS COGS CHARMS	Tim Holtz Idea-ology MILAGROS Adornments	Tim Holtz Idea-ology TYPE CHARMS Keys Alphabet Typewriter Letter	Tim Holtz Idea-ology FILM STRIP RIBBON Transparent Filmstrip Clear	Idea-ology small talk stickers
   Tim Holtz Idea-ology Salvaged Design Tape	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 Paper Stash CLASSIC KRAFT STOCK	Tim Holtz 4.25 X 5.5 DISTRESS WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK Ranger	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress GRit Paste	Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte
   Brushed corduroy – Distress ink	Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain HICKORY SMOKE	Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain Frayed Burlap	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crayons RUSTY HINGE	Tim Holtz Distress Crayons SET 3
   Tim Holtz Detailer Water Brush	Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAYER	MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS	Tim Holtz – Sanding Grip Tool	Tim-Holtz-Tonic-Craft-TRAVEL-STAMP-PLATFORM

   
   

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3. Frequently Irreverent

   18th March, 2019 by iGirlZoe

   

   Hello Friends. I’m back with more hats! I used many of the same products that I used for the indistinguishably dapper card and keeping within the same style but changing some elements.

   
   I about wept with joy when I saw the March release stamps, but wasn’t entirely sure how I was going to use the Media Marks stamps. I’ve had some epic fails trying (too hard) to use them. But I thought I would give it another go and I think I may have just fallen for the scribble stamp.

   
   The background is a super simple hickory smoke and frayed burlap distress spray stain wash. Add a couple of sprays to your non stick craft sheet and drag a piece of distress watercolor cardstock through and dry with a heat tool. Go back and pick up some of the ink droplets and dry again. I added the advert stamp from the distinguished (CMS371) stamp set and added a scribble from the Media Marks 1 (CMS362) set.

   
   I stamped the top hat and coat from the Distinguished (CMS371) stamp set and blended in some frayed burlap distress ink with a mini blending tool. I also stamped and die cut a moth from the Entomology  (CM328) stamp set. I added twine across the card with some of the new idea-ology mini pins threaded through it.

   
   I also added a small piece of twine to the top hat with some idea-ology mini pins pushed through. I LOVE this top hat, it’s definitely got the “mad hatter” about it.

   
   I added a small talk snarky sticker and the bow tie from the Distinguished (CMS371) stamp set, which I’ve been waiting for the right moment to use and today was that moment. I stamped, fussy cut and layered over the coat & collar, it’s SO cute! Did I mention that I love this set?

   
   I added mini pins to both sides of the twine running across the card and tucked it behind the layers, which are idea-ology classic kraft stock and cardstock covered with design tape from the salvaged set. I added some stitching with my new singer heavy duty sewing machine, but nothing too daring this time. 😉

   
   Thanks for stopping by and I hope you get some creative time this week.

   Zoe

    

   Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Distinguished Set	Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2019 Media Marks CMS362	Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2018 ENTOMOLOGY CMS328	Tim-Holtz-Sizzix-Framelits-ENTOMOLOGY-Wafer-Thin-Die-Set-663068	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Archival Ink Mini Kit 3
   Tim Holtz Idea-ology Mini Pins	Tim Holtz Idea-ology SNARKY Small Talk Stickers	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Salvaged Design Tape	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 Paper Stash CLASSIC KRAFT STOCK	Natural Hemp Cord Twine
   Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain HICKORY SMOKE	Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain Frayed Burlap	Frayed Burlap – Distress ink	Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte	Tim Holtz 4.25 X 5.5 DISTRESS WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK Ranger
   Tim Holtz – Sanding Grip Tool	MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS	Tim Holtz Tonic Craft MINI SNIPS Scissors	Tim-Holtz-Sizzix-SIDEKICK-KIT-Die-Cutting-Machine	Tim-Holtz-Tonic-Craft-TRAVEL-STAMP-PLATFORM

   
   

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4. Indistinguishably Dapper

   16th March, 2019 by iGirlZoe

   

   Hello friends. I’ve been in a little bit of trouble this morning over a small issue of sewing through nails without safety glasses! Moving swiftly on… I am sharing a card I made using the Dapper (CMS267) and Distinguished (CMS371) stamp sets. Until Distinguished was released in January, Dapper was my favourite and most used set. The hat and coat are just my jam. Distinguished has been such a happy surprise and I have loved playing with the new wardrobe, but I had to go back and grab the background stamps from the Dapper set.

   
   The background is distress watercolor cardstock dragged through hickory smoke and frayed burlap distress spray and dried with a heat tool. Then tapped through the droplets a second time and dried again. Using black soot distress ink and a waterbrush flick watered down ink at the card to give some darker specs. Blend in a little frayed burlap distress ink and edge with double espresso distress archival ink. The mini ink pads are perfect for edging cards as their size makes them easy to handle and you don’t fumble the ink pad across the front of your card. Hands up who’s done that?!

   
   The hat and coat were stamped from the Distinguished (CMS371) stamp set and the moth from the Entomology (CMS328) stamp set and die cut with the matching thinlits die set. I have noticed that die cutting them makes them much stronger versus fussy cutting them. I added gears from the assemblage range to the hat and slipped a hardware head in, it fit perfectly. All grunged with little swipe from walnut stain distress crayon. The hat and coat were coloured with faded jeans and frayed burlap distress marker and ink.

   
   Okay so this next bit is what got me into a little bit of hot water this morning thanks to my instagram post. I decided at 4am that I was going to sew nails to ruler ribbon on my singer heavy duty sewing machine! I’m still slightly dumbstruck that it worked! Sewing level up for me! I now need more idea-ology ruler ribbon and vignette hardware, because those nails are awesome!!

   
   The gears from the Dapper (CMS267) set I stamped twice using the brushless watercolor technique from Tim Holtz’s Creative Chemistry online classes. I love referring back to techniques from it. Lifetime access, check it out. The advert stamp I made work for me by using the travel stamp platform and inking individual lines of text and stamping. I’m a bit of a straight lines freak so the stamp platform has been a total game changer for me. I used vintage photo distress archival ink and stamped twice for a bolder image on some lines, another reason to love the stamp platform.

   
   The base layer is scrap card edged with design tape. It’s such a great way to create a layer and the design tapes go a long way.

   Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your weekend.

   Zoe

    

   Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Distinguished Set	Tim Holtz Stampers anonymous Dapper set	Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2018 ENTOMOLOGY CMS328	Tim-Holtz-Sizzix-Framelits-ENTOMOLOGY-Wafer-Thin-Die-Set-663068	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Archival Ink Mini Kit 3
   Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap Distress Ink Pad	Black Soot – Distress Ink	Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain Frayed Burlap	Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain HICKORY SMOKE	Tim Holtz Distress Faded Jeans Marker
   Tim Holtz Idea-ology HARDWARE HEADS	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Ruler Ribbon	Tim Holtz Idea-ology BUCKLES	Tim-Holtz-Idea-ology-VIGNETTE-HARDWARE-Findings	Tim Holtz Assemblage PACK OF 10 GEARS COGS CHARMS
   Tim Holtz idea-ology Design Tape Elementary	Ranger Distress Mixed Media Heavystock	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crayon WALNUT STAIN	Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte	Tim Holtz Detailer Water Brush
   Tim-Holtz-Sizzix-SIDEKICK-KIT-Die-Cutting-Machine	Tim-Holtz-Tonic-Craft-TRAVEL-STAMP-PLATFORM	Tim-Holtz-Tonic-GLASS-MEDIA-MAT

   
   

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5. Lucky

   15th March, 2019 by iGirlZoe

   

   Hello friends. I had a really busy day yesterday and couldn’t wait to get to my desk to try out an idea that had been brewing all day. I made a card to send to my Niece who lives in Ireland and will be celebrating her very first St Partick’s Day this coming Sunday.

   
   I created a background using distress paints and my gel press. I brayered vintage photo distress archival ink onto the newsprint stamp from the Newsprint and Type (CMS266) stamp set and rolled over the background with my hand, pressing in several places. It creates a very subtle weathered style background. I used Humidor design tape to create the base layer of the card. The design tape is an awesome layer maker and I use it a lot.

   
   I stamped the advert from the Distinguished (CMS371) stamp set using the travel stamp platform. Die cut a frame using the stitched ovals thinlits die, blended in frayed burlap distress ink and mounted with adhesive foam. I also die cut some hearts from the Tim Holtz heartfelt bigz die. Initially I was going to create clovers but changed my mind and decided to add them as hearts, I like the playing card type effect.

   
   I sprayed idea-ology bouquet finding flowers with peeled paint distress spray and added peeled paint distress crayon to the four leafed clover, which I added to the hat with an idea-ology mini fastener… I love these mini fasteners, they’re the unsung heroes of idea-ology.

   
   I stamped a top hat, matching coat/collar and the tie from the Distinguished (CMS371) stamp set. I have been giving the tie stamp the side eye all week! I stamped in black soot distress archival ink and coloured using a peeled paint distress marker and waterbrush. I fussy cut everything and blended with frayed burlap distress ink using a mini blending tool. I used the peeled paint distress crayon to add colour to the story stick and glued it on with distress collage medium and added a hardware head.

   
   I cut down an idea-ology ruler and added that with the fussy cut tie draped over it. The tie fits perfectly into the collar. I really really really love this stamp set.

   Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

   Zoe
   

   Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Distinguished Set	Tim-Holtz-Cling-Rubber-Stamps-2016-NEWSPRINT-AND-TYPE	Tim Holtz Sizzix Die HEARTFELT Bigz	Tim Holtz Sizzix Stitched Ovals	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Archival Ink Mini Kit 3
   Tim Holtz Idea-ology HARDWARE HEADS	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Story Sticks	Tim Holtz Idea-ology TREASURES ADORNMENTS	Tim Holtz Idea-ology MINI FASTENERS Brads Screws Hardware	Tim Holtz Idea Ology BOUQUET Findings
   Tim Holtz Idea-ology Ruler Pieces	Tim Holtz Idea-ology HUMIDOR Design Tape	Ranger Distress Mixed Media Heavystock	Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte	Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap Distress Ink Pad
   Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Marker	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain in Peeled Paint	Tim Holtz Distress Crayon PEELED PAINT	Tim Holtz Detailer Water Brush	MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS
   Tim-Holtz-Flip-Top-Distress-Paint-OLD-PAPER-Ranger	Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Frayed Burlap	Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Peeled Paint	Gel Press 5 x 7 REUSABLE GEL PRINTING PLATE 10810	Speedball 4 BRAYER Soft Rubber Roller 41217
   Tim Holtz Tonic Craft MINI SNIPS Scissors	Tim-Holtz-Tonic-Craft-TRAVEL-STAMP-PLATFORM

   
   

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6. 304

   14th March, 2019 by iGirlZoe

   

   Hello Friends. I’m back with another card using the new Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous stamps, this time using Distinguished (CMS371) and Fragments (CMS368) sets. I am sharing these cards on instagram and facebook, but continue to post on my blog for those of you who don’t use social media and to include some additional detail for those who would like it.

   
   I created the background using a gel press and distress paints in evergreen bough, iced spruce and frayed burlap. Then stamped one of the stamps from the fragment (CMS368) sets in vintage photo distress archival ink.

   Thanks to a question from my friend Tera, I have included how I use the gel press with distress paints to create backgrounds. There are lots of far more detailed instructions out there and I am very much a beginner, but if it helps, it’s below…

   
   I used a 5×7 inch gel press, a brayer, distress paints and distress mixed media heavystock. Put a couple of drops of distress paint on the gel press and roll the brayer back and forth over to spread the paint. Lay a piece of distress mixed media heavystock over the gel press and rub the back of the cardstock and peel off. Repeat using a variety of colours of distress paint, until happy with the result.

   
   I stamped the traditional hat and coat/collar from the new distinguished set and this time stamping and fussy cutting one of the new collars, which fit perfectly over the top of the bow tie. I added some snarky small talk stickers and design tape. Confession, the design tape was to cover up small tear. Design tape covers all! 😉

   
   The frame is die cut with the stitched rectangles and run through with the lumbar 3D texture fades folder. Blending in walnut stain distress ink with a blending tool and mounting over the background with adhesive foam.

   
   I also added some numbers from the typography set and piece of broken ruler leftover from another project. I added a wash of mushroom alcohol ink over the top of the numbers. I like to add meaning to my cards, even if sometimes hidden in plain sight.

   
   304 is a significant number that I know a few of my friends will get… maybe. Hopefully. 😉

   Zoe

    

   Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Distinguished Set	Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2019 Fragments CMS368	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Archival Ink Mini Kit 3	Tim Holtz Sizzix LUMBER 3D Texture Fades Embossing Folder	Tim Holtz Sizzix STITCHED Rectangles
   Tim Holtz Idea-ology SNARKY Small Talk Stickers	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Ruler Pieces	Tim Holtz idea-ology Design Tape Elementary	Tim-Holtz-Idea-ology-TYPOGRAPHY	Ranger Distress Mixed Media Heavystock
   Tim Holtz Distress Faded Jeans Marker	Tim Holtz Distress Markers TEA DYE	Walnut Stain – Distress Ink	Mushroom – Alcohol Ink	Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte
   Tim Holtz Evergreen Bough paint	Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Frayed Burlap	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint ICED SPRUCE	Gel Press 5 x 7 REUSABLE GEL PRINTING PLATE 10810	Speedball 4 BRAYER Soft Rubber Roller 41217
   MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS	Tim Holtz Tonic Craft MINI SNIPS Scissors	Tim-Holtz-Tonic-Craft-TRAVEL-STAMP-PLATFORM

   
   

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7. Just Breathe

   13th March, 2019 by iGirlZoe

   

   Hello friends. Still clinging slightly too tightly to The Professor (CMS373) stamp set, I made a card also using another of my other fave sets from the March stamp release, Distinguished (CMS371).

   
   The new wardrobe is dreamy and I stamped and fussy cut the traditional hat and coat-collar. It works beautifully over the lightbulb stamp from The Professor (CMS373) stamp set. That Lightbulb though… OH MY! <3

   
   “like moths to a flame” (I couldn’t help myself), I was drawn back to the entomology (CMS328) stamp set and with the accompanying thinlits die set, it couldn’t be easier, especially as it fits through my sidekick, too easy not to!! Love my sidekick.

   
   The snarky stickers are so so good. I’m going to use them more on my cards. These are from the original snarky small talk set. They’re mounted onto a piece of ruler leftover from another project. Keep those bits to use up later, it’s fun sifting through your bit box and it can often give you some unexpected inspiration.

   
   I used a frame from my bit box that I had cut from metallic kraft stock, die cut with stitched rectangles thinlits die and embossed with the foundry 3D texture fades folder. I simply added alcohol ink to it and adhered with adhesive foam. I used the text stamp from the entomology (CMS328) set over the background, as well as the advert stamp from the distinguished (CMS371) set, love this stamp a lot! Stamped in hickory smoke and vintage photo distress archival ink.

   Thanks for stopping by. Hope you get some time to be creative this week.

   Zoe

    

   Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2019 The Professor CMS373	Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Distinguished Set	Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2018 ENTOMOLOGY CMS328	Tim-Holtz-Sizzix-Framelits-ENTOMOLOGY-Wafer-Thin-Die-Set-663068	Tim Holtz Sizzix STITCHED Rectangles
   Tim-Holtz-Sizzix-FOUNDRY-3D-Texture-Fades	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Ruler Pieces	Tim Holtz Idea-ology SNARKY Small Talk Stickers	Idea-ology small talk stickers	Tim Holtz Idea-Ology METALLIC KRAFT STOCK
   Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Archival Ink Mini Kit 3	Walnut Stain – Distress Ink	Tim Holtz – Distress Markers – Wild Honey	Tim Holtz Distress Markers TEA DYE	Tim Holtz Distress Faded Jeans Marker
   Mushroom – Alcohol Ink	Tim-Holtz-Alcohol-Ink-RUST-Adirondack-Ranger	Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte	Ranger Distress Mixed Media Heavystock	Tim Holtz 4.25 X 5.5 DISTRESS WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK Ranger
   Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint ICED SPRUCE	Tim Holtz Distress Stormy Sky paint	Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Frayed Burlap	Gel Press 5 x 7 REUSABLE GEL PRINTING PLATE 10810	Speedball 4 BRAYER Soft Rubber Roller 41217
   WATER BRUSH	MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS	Tim Holtz Tonic Craft MINI SNIPS Scissors	Tim-Holtz-Tonic-Craft-TRAVEL-STAMP-PLATFORM

   
   

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8. The Professor

   12th March, 2019 by iGirlZoe

   

   Hello friends. I wanted to share the details of 4 cards that I made using the new The Professor (CMS373) stamp set from Tim Holtz and Stampers Anonymous.

   
   I used a gel press with distress paints to create the background and stenciled through the crate stencil with more distress paint and a blending tool. Stamping the awesome new inventor 7 (CMS374) stamps in ground epsresso distress archival ink.

   
   I used these mail art stamps (CMS339) released last year to create my own sentiments. Both stamped in black soot distress archival ink and idea-ology adornment arrow, adornments star and a gear were added with a little distress collage medium.

   
   I stamped and fussy cut the professor from distress watercolor cardstock and added to the card with adhesive foam to give it some lift. I blended in a little frayed burlap distress ink in.

   
   This background was rescued from the scrap pile. I created it using fired brick oxide spray and then painted distress collage medium over the top. I sanded back portions and blended in vintage photo distress ink. Adding a stamped and fussy cut professor from the professor (CMS373) stamp set.

   
   I added idea-0logy nibs, quote tokens and a number 9 from the numeric set which I painted with candied apple distress paint and rubbed to weather.

   
   Using the mail art (CMS339) stamp set again, I created a border for the bottom of the card. I painted using frayed burlap oxide ink. I added a piece of idea-ology filmstrip over the stamped measure tape from the professor set and added some of the new idea-ology hardware heads. I wish wish wish these were sold in bulk packs, I LOVE them.

   
   This next card was inspired by the talented Joy Kennedy who created a beautiful sample for Tim’s booth at this years Creativation. You can see her sample HERE.

   I created the background using a gel press and distress paints. Stamping with a stamp from the fragments (CMS368) stamp set in vintage photo distress archival ink.

   
   I added lots of idea-ology including, ribbon ruler, numeric, adornment arrows, philosophy tags, milk caps, index clips and adorment stars, all adhered with distress collage medium.

   
   I stamped the cool advert stamp from the new distinguished (CMS371) stamp set. The travel stamp platform was a godsend in this case as the print didn’t come out as bold as I wanted the first time so I kept stamping until I was happy.

   
   I dipped into my bits box and found these die cut gears from the industrial bigz die, cut from metallic kraft stock. I added vintage photo distress crayon to grunge them up. Layered under a fussy cut professor and mounted over the top of the stamped inventor 7 (CMS374) stamp set in faded jeans distress archival ink.

   
   I addded a fuse and more idea-ology hardware heads. Obsessed!!

   
   Finally I added a quote chip of one of my favourite words.
   They say that curiosity makes you smarter…

   
   Thanks for stopping by. Hope this post has inspired you to make something.
   The Professor, Inventor 7 and Distinguised stamp sets are all available this month.

   Zoe

    

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   Tim Holtz Idea-ology Ruler Ribbon	Tim Holtz Idea-ology HARDWARE HEADS	Tim-Holtz-Idea-ology-NUMERIC-th93696	Tim-Holtz-Idea-ology-QUOTE-TOKENS	Tim Holtz Idea-ology PHILOSOPHY TAGS Hardware Metal Charm
   Tim Holtz Idea-ology SPROCKET GEARS Watch Parts Hardware	Tim Holtz Idea-ology PEN NIBS TH92909	Tim Holtz Idea-ology ARROWS Adornments Metal Charms	Tim Holtz Idea-ology STARS ADORNMENTS	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Index Clips
   Tim Holtz Idea-ology FILM STRIP RIBBON Transparent Filmstrip Clear	Tim Holtz idea-ology Milk Caps	Tim-Holtz-Idea-ology-QUOTE-CHIPS	Tim Holtz Layering Stencil CRATE THS089	Tim Holtz Sizzix INDUSTRIAL
   Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap Distress Ink Pad	Vintage Photo – Distress ink	Walnut Stain – Distress Ink	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Archival Ink Mini Kit 3	Tim Holtz Distress Archival Ink Mini Kit 2
   Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Frayed Burlap	Tim Holtz Distress Stormy Sky paint	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paint in Candied Apple	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Spray Fired Brick	Candied Apple – Distress Marker
   Tim Holtz Idea-Ology METALLIC KRAFT STOCK	Ranger Distress Mixed Media Heavystock	Tim Holtz 4.25 X 5.5 DISTRESS WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK Ranger	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crayon VINTAGE PHOTO	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad FRAYED BURLAP Ranger TDO55990
   Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte	WATER BRUSH	Tim Holtz Tonic Craft MINI SNIPS Scissors	Tim Holtz – Sanding Grip Tool	Tim-Holtz-Tonic-Craft-TRAVEL-STAMP-PLATFORM
   Gel Press 5 x 7 REUSABLE GEL PRINTING PLATE 10810	Speedball 4 BRAYER Soft Rubber Roller 41217

   
   

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9. The Distinguished Gentleman

   15th February, 2019 by iGirlZoe

   

   Hello friends, if you saw my post on Wednesday, you will know that there was supposed to be a post with the highlights of my trip to Creativation. Unfortunately, the post disappeared like a sock in the dryer, so it’s a rewrite over the weekend. In the meantime, I felt very inspired to get making using some of the new Tim Holtz products.

   
   I have been so excited about the new Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous stamp sets, particularly Distinguished (cms371)! This stamp set is one of my favourites from the new stamp releases.

   
   I have a bit of a thing for Tim Holtz Hats and have been rather obsessed with the dapper set (cms267) for years. I often create using the hat and suit, so this new wardrobe is a dream for me.

   
   I took a gel press workshop at Creativation and couldn’t wait to get home and try it out with some of my favourite mediums, in this case, distress paint. This formed the base of my card, using distress mixed media heavystock.

   
   (an example of some backgrounds I created using distress paints on the gel press)

   
   I used the new Tim Holtz distress archival ink mini in vintage photo to lightly stamp the number stamp from the purveyor (cms187) set. I love mixing the old and new stamp sets together.

   
   Using the gel press, I built up several more layers of distress paint, adding a pop of colour with broken china at the end. You literally only need a tiny drop of distress ink. This method allows you to create a background with very little product!

   
   I used the stitched rectangle thinlits die and foundry 3D texture fade to create this frame. Adding alcohol ink and distress crayon to grunge it up and a little design tape to hide a tear for contrast.

   
   I love the old advert style typography stamp included in this set and the new top hat makes me a bit swoony and weak at the knees…

   
   …as does the new suit jacket! I added a chipboard quote and aged it with alcohol ink and distress marker.

   
   Idea-ology gears are my jam and the new hardware heads are the perfect partner. Here I aged with a little picket fence distress paint and distress crayon. I added an adornment arrow with a fuse wrapped around it. All glued into place with distress collage medium.

   
   The layers are design tape and metallic kraft stock, sanded, with a little vintage photo distress ink blended in.

   
   Thanks for stopping by and I’ll be back soon (maybe, probably, definitely) with my highlights from the Creativation 2019 show, hopefully before it’s time for the next show!! Have a great weekend.

   Zoe x

    

   Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Distinguished Set	Tim Holtz Stampers anonymous Dapper set	Tim Holtz PURVEYOR Stamp set	Tim-Holtz-Sizzix-FOUNDRY-3D-Texture-Fades	Tim Holtz Sizzix STITCHED Rectangles
   Tim Holtz Idea-ology ARROWS Adornments Metal Charms TH93127	Tim Holtz Idea-ology SPROCKET GEARS Watch Parts Hardware	Tim Holtz Idea-ology MINI GEARS Sprockets	Tim Holtz Assemblage PACK OF 10 GEARS COGS CHARMS	Tim-Holtz-Idea-ology-QUOTE-CHIPS
   Tim Holtz Idea-ology Salvaged Design Tape	Tim-Holtz-Idea-ology-8-x-8-Paper-Stash-METALLIC-JEWELS-KRAFT-STOCK-Paperie	Tim Holtz Idea-Ology METALLIC KRAFT STOCK	Ranger Distress Mixed Media Heavystock	Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte
   Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Archival Ink Mini Kit 3	tim holtz distress paint picket fence	Weathered Wood Distress Paint	Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Broken China	Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Frayed Burlap
   Tim Holtz Distress Crayons SET 3	Tim Holtz Distress Antique linen Marker	Vintage Photo – Distress ink	Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain WALNUT STAIN Ranger	Mushroom – Alcohol Ink
   Ranger adhesive foam white	Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape	Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAYER	MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS	Tim-Holtz-Tonic-Craft-TRAVEL-STAMP-PLATFORM
   Gel Press 5 x 7 REUSABLE GEL PRINTING PLATE 10810	Speedball 4 BRAYER Soft Rubber Roller 41217

   
   

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10. Ice Flake Baby!

    5th December, 2018 by iGirlZoe

    Hello friends! I’m back with another Christmas card. I’m pretty sure that I am way behind schedule at this stage, but the fun I am having creating holiday cards in the correct season, makes up for the late nights and sheer panic that await me… at some point I must start my Christmas shopping! *insert hysterical laughter*

    
    As soon as Tim Holtz announced his holiday dies, the ice flake bigz die went to the top of my MUST HAVE list.

    
    Glue metallic kraft stock to distress mixed media heavystock and die cut using the ice flake bigz die.

    
    Using the sanding grip, sand parts of the ice flake and blend in vintage photo distress ink. I love that the metallic kraft stock can be so grungy with a little light sanding.

    
    Attach to the card at the center of the ice flake with distress collage medium and add an idea-ology gumdrop coloured with mushroom alcohol ink.

    
    Using Tim Holtz stamps, stamp the advert from music and advert set (cms358) onto heavystock using archival ink. Drag through a wash of frayed burlap, iced spruce and pumice stone distress spray. Use an ornate trims stamp (cms326) to create a border for the the greeting, stamped from the yuletide set (cms356).

    
    Layer onto more metallic kraft stock and classic kraft stock, lightly sand and blend in vintage photo distress ink.

    
    Another card to add to my stack.

    Zoe x

     

    Sizzix Bigz Die – Ice Flake by Tim Holtz 663109	Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Rubber Stamps – Yuletide	Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Rubber Stamps – Music & Advert	Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Rubber Stamps – Ornate Trims	Idea-ology Gumdrops
    Tim Holtz ideaology Metallic Kraft Stock TH93586	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 Classic Kraft Stock	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray – Frayed Burlap TSS42303	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray – Pumice Stone TSS42426	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray – Iced Spruce TSS42327
    Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad – Vintage Photo TIM19527	Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink – Mushroom	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte 1 oz Bottle	Ranger Inkssentials Mini Ink Blending Tool – With 4 Blending Foams IBT40965	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer TDA47414
    Tim Holtz Distress Mixed Media Heavystock 4.25 x 5.5, 20PK TDA53835	Tim Holtz Ranger Idea-ology Sanding Grip TH92482	Tim Holtz Travel Stamp Platform – 1711e by Tonic Studios	Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat

    
    

    Category Card, Christmas, Ideaology, Ranger Ink, Sizzix, Stampers Anonymous, Tim Holtz | Tags: | 5 Comments | Views: 2,338

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