‘CHA 2019’ Category

  1. The Bottle Works

    12th February, 2019 by iGirlZoe

    Hey freinds. Today I’m sharing a second project that I made for the Tim Holtz idea-ology booth at this years Creativation.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, vignette tray, hardware heads, gears, bottles, baseboard dolls, grit paste, ruler, cabinet cards, faucet knob, creativation 2019I love the new Tim Holtz idea-ology vignette set. It comprises a small vignette tray and a large and small vignette box. For this project, I just used the vignette tray which I painted with black soot distress paint and once dry, sanded back a little.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, vignette tray, hardware heads, gears, bottles, baseboard dolls, grit paste, ruler, cabinet cards, faucet knob, creativation 2019
    I added idea-ology design tape from the elementary set and added a sophisticate cabinet card which I sanded and blended in vintage photo distress ink into. Slipping in a card from the ephemera layers collector pack, before gluing into the vignette tray, it’s a perfect fit.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, vignette tray, hardware heads, gears, bottles, baseboard dolls, grit paste, ruler, cabinet cards, faucet knob, creativation 2019
    I know I’ve said it (500 times) before, but I LOVE the gears! My current obsession is with the large gadget gears, they fit perfectly with the new idea-ology hardware heads, (my other obsession)! I added a little grit paste randomly to the gears. Once dry I rubbed distress crayons over the grit paste and layered into place with distress collage medium.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, vignette tray, hardware heads, gears, bottles, baseboard dolls, grit paste, ruler, cabinet cards, faucet knob, creativation 2019
    I added one of the new baseboard dolls over the top of the cabinet cards. I love the dimension of these new dolls and he stood on the edge of the idea-ology ruler pieces I added to the base of the cabinet card, attaching a couple of the hardware heads, (did I mention OBSESSED?!)

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, vignette tray, hardware heads, gears, bottles, baseboard dolls, grit paste, ruler, cabinet cards, faucet knob, creativation 2019
    I have a deep adoration for the idea-ology bottles and each year I am so pleased to see them back in the line. I covered the bottles with distress collage medium, added with a paint brush, to give the smooth glass some “tooth.” Once dry, I added distress crackle paint clear rock candy and set aside to air dry. Then added mushroom alcohol ink, vintage wire and milk caps, ephemera snippets. The spoon and faucet knob were altered with grit paste and I added a sticker from the clippings set, (thanks to Paula Cheney for the idea).

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, vignette tray, hardware heads, gears, bottles, baseboard dolls, grit paste, ruler, cabinet cards, faucet knob, creativation 2019
    I added a little vintage plaque that I bought from a flea market in Copenhagen, which I moved from the ruler to the top of the cabinet card and back several times, before placing it at the top… for those with good “spot the mistake” eyes.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, vignette tray, hardware heads, gears, bottles, baseboard dolls, grit paste, ruler, cabinet cards, faucet knob, creativation 2019
    You can just see my project sitting in the box in the top left of the photo.

    Thanks for stopping by. I will be back tomorrow with my final creativation project.

    Zoe x
     



  2. Creativations 2019 – Tim Holtz Blog Hop

    5th February, 2019 by iGirlZoe

    Welcome to the Creativation 2019 – Tim Holtz Blog Hop and Give Away, and welcome to my blog! I’m delighted to have been invited to join so many talented designers on this exciting blog hop hosted by Richele Christensen. If you’ve just come across from the very cool and brilliant Vicki Evans – [dig] that crazy chick blog, you’re right on track! …if you’re completely blog hopping lost, there is a full list of blog hop participants at the bottom of this post.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    I was lucky enough to make a few samples for the idea-ology booth at this years Creativation with Tim Holtz wonderful new idea-ology pieces. Today I want to share a close-up look at the idea-ology assemblage clock that I altered.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    I had a major “pinch me” moment this year when I attended Creativation for the first time, flying all the way from Copenhagen to Phoenix. Not only did I get to share a room with the very cool Vicki, [dig] that crazy chick, but I got to share a display box with her incredible industrial bee tag.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019

    The details…

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    Dissassemble your clock. If it’s the first time, take note of what goes where as you take it apart. I recommend taking photos. The first time I altered an assemblage clock, I had several pieces left over! LOL

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    To create this salvaged stone look. Cover all of the pieces with plain collage paper, adhering with distress collage medium. Once dry add distress grit-paste to some areas, leaving some of the collage paper exposed. The areas without grit-paste will still have a textured look because of the collage paper.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    Once completely dry, create a paint wash using frayed burlap distress paint and lots of water. Brush over all the surfaces and allow to dry.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    Finally, to add contrast, use pumice stone distress crayon, mixed with water and apply to random areas using a paintbrush.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    Use the back of the clock as a template and draw around it to create your background. I cut mine inside the lines as I wanted to push the background forward inside the clock. Run idea-ology metallic kraft stock through your die cutting machine with the Tim Holtz diamond plate texture fades folder and lightly sand to expose the kraft layer. Lightly sand the new idea-ology stencil chips and adhere over the top. I LOVE these, they look like metal and when I first received them, I was shocked that they are chipboard. You get a full alphabet and set of numbers in each pack! Cool right?!

    I also added an idea-ology measurements ruler and added the new idea-ology hardware heads to the top. To say I am obsessed with these hardware heads, doesn’t cover it! I won’t tell you how many packs I’ve pre-ordered!

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    With my base down and glued into place, I started to add gears. I added an assortment from the 3 packs of Tim Holtz idea-ology gears. I cannot get enough of these and probably buy and use more of these than anything in the idea-ology range, (until the hardware heads and date dials were released)! The hardware heads fit with the gears perfectly. I also used the long bolts from the idea-ology vignette hardware findings pack. You’ll see why further down.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    I wanted the background to sit forward and closer to the glass in this clock as the lights at the show can create a shadow. I used layers of foam, adding a layer until I had the perfect height.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    Before adding the final touches and the glass, I placed the clock structure over the background to see that it would leave enough room for the internal hardware. The background needs to sit below the holes in the clock casing (as pictured).

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    I picked up some fuses from a hardware store and wrapped these around the posts of the upturned bolts from the idea-ology vignette hardware findings pack. Put the glass into place and assembled the clock. Funny story… I carried this in my hand luggage and was mildly concerned that there were going to be some difficult questions about my carrying a clock containing gears and fuses onto an international flight! LOL

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    Hope you’ve enjoyed this stop on your blog hop. If you haven’t already, check out Tim’s Creativation 2019 recap and booth tours.

    iGirlZoe: Tim Holtz, idea-ology, assemblage clock, hardware heads, gears, stencil chip, baseboard dolls, grit paste, measure, creativation 2019
    Next on this blog hop is the very talented Audrey Pettit.

    Zoe x

    To be in with a chance of winning a prize. Just leave a comment on all the different blog hop posts for a chance to win! The more blogs you leave comments on, the better your chances of winning.

    Comments must be posted before midnight PST on Saturday, February 9th.

    Winners will be announced on Sunday, February 10th on Richele’s blog

    BLOG HOP PARTICIPANTS…

    Audrey Pettit
    Bobbi Smith
    Cathie Parreco
    Cheiron Brandon
    Debi Adams
    Emma Williams
    Jan Hobbins
    Jennalee Anderson
    Joy Kennedy
    Kath Stewart
    Mae Nazareth
    Mou Saha
    Paula Cheney
    Richele Christensen
    Stacy Hutchinson
    Tami Bastiaans
    Vicki Evans
    Zoe Hillman (you are here)