Halloween – iGirlZoe, Crafter & Tim Holtz Addict

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The Curator

30th August, 2024 by iGirlZoe

Hello friends. Tim Holtz has launched his Halloween 2024 stamp collection. If you missed the LIVE, you can catch the replay and all the incredible inspiration makes over on Tim’s blog.

It’s probably no surprise that Curator CMS493 stamp set was my favourite set from this release. Creating unlimited tiny labels? YES PLEASE! These stamps make perfect labels for the idea-ology corked vials and tiny vials, which taps into my love for anything apothecary themed and inspired this sample that I made for the LIVE. Let’s get into the details…

Cover an idea-ology vignette box with a layer of distress collage medium to prime the surface. Once dry, add distress opaque crackle paste randomly. Once dry, add distress paint and distress crayon over the top. Add bat trims from the etcetera bat and web trims set, painting with black soot distress paint and once dry, sanding lightly to remove some of the paint.

On the back of the vignette box spread distress opaque crackle paste through the bones stencil.

Once dry, rub walnut stain distress crayon into the cracks.

Next, cover pinked etcetera trims with distress woodgrain paper, die cut using the decorative trims thinlits die set. Glue into the vignette box with distress collage medium and allow to dry.

Time to decorate and label the idea-ology corked and tiny vials. You can use various techniques to alter the bottles, firstly prime by covering with a layer of distress collage medium using a paint brush. This gives the bottles “tooth” for the medium you used to grab onto. Make sure you allow the bottle to dry between each treatment.

For a cool frosted look, add a second layer of distress collage medium.

Another technique is to paint a layer of distress paint over the dried distress collage medium or rub a layer of distress crayon over the top instead of the paint.

For the crackle effect, paint a generous layer of distress crackle translucent paint over the bottle and set aside to dry. Once dry, drip alcohol ink over the top or add distress crayon using your finger and a spritz of water.

Add twine and labels stamped from the Curator CMS493 stamp set in distress archival ink and fussy cut.

The labels make really cool signage. I added one direct to the vignette box with 3D foam squares.

Using a book cover from the idea-ology halloween ephemera pack, I made a mini book and added labels stamped from the Curator CMS493 stamp set, stamping Boo from the Spooky Spirits CMS492 stamp set. You can see how to make the mini books HERE.

I added grunge to the Curator labels by rubbing walnut stain distress crayon over the top before adding to idea-oloy corked vials with distress collage medium. Use distress collage medium to adhere the bottles to the shelves.

The Curator labels are a perfect addition to the idea-ology display mini domes. This one has an idea-ology entomology adornment inside, attached with a memo pin. These idea-ology memo pins have been retired so stock up while you can!

Finally I added a label to an idea-ology barrel filled with idea-ology toadstools. Glued into the vignette box with distress collage medium.

I added a trim strip from the etcetera bat and web trims set to the bottom of the vignette box to stabilize so it can be stood for display.

Thanks for stopping by.
Zoe

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Boo Crazy

27th August, 2024 by iGirlZoe

Hello friends. I’m on a roll and I’m back again sharing a set of tags I made for the Tim Holtz Halloween 2024 stamp and stencil collection LIVE launch. If you missed the LIVE launch, you can catch the replay and all the incredible inspiration makes over on Tim’s blog.

I was so delighted when Tim showed this stamp set during the makers zoom call and revealed that the ghosts were sized for the accessories from Crazy Things and Mini Bird Crazy + Things stamp sets. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love to accessorize a ghostie!!

These tags were so easy to make. Here are the details…
1. Cut a number 5 size tag from distress kraft heavystock
2. Stamp with Ledger Script CMS241 stamp set in black soot distress archival ink
3. Die cut a hole reinforcer using the collector thinlits die set from red kraft cardstock, sand using a sanding disk to reveal the kraft core and glue onto the tag with distress collage medium
4. Die cut a rectangle using the collector thinlits die set from distress watercolor cardstock and drag through a pumice stone distress ink wash
5. Ink up the spider web stamp from Boo Crazy CMS495 with frayed burlap distress ink and mist with water before stamping lightly with your hand instead of a stamp block to give a lighter and uneven print
6. Once dry, edge with walnut stain distress ink and stamp a sentiment using the Spooky Spirits CMS492 stamp set in black soot distress archival ink
7. Stamp and die cut the small ghost from Boo Crazy CMS495 stamp set
8. Stamp and die cut accessories from Mini Bird Crazy + Things CMS250 and colour with distress pencils and a water brush
9. Glue the accessories to the ghost with distress collage medium
10. Mount the ghost to the tag with 3D adhesive foam squares

Tim Boo

Bunny Boo

Grad-Boo-Ate

Red, White and Boo

Witchy Boo

Holly Jolly Boo

I often see people ask what to do with tags… these could be attached to candy bags or attached to the new popular “boo baskets” that people gift at Halloween filled with Fall and Halloween goodies. They can be used as note cards (think postcards but in the shape of a tag), create a banner to hang as home decor or simply tie together with ribbon and gift them to someone to use.

Thanks for stopping by and BOO to you!
Zoe

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Framed Frights

26th August, 2024 by iGirlZoe

Hello friends. I’m sharing a set of mini cards I made for the Tim Holtz Halloween 2024 stamp and stencil collection. If you missed the LIVE launch, you can catch the replay and all the incredible inspiration makes over on Tim’s blog.

I absolutely love the art work for the Framed Frights CMS494 stamp set. I made some mini cards that would be perfect to tuck a gift card into, send a little note or give as a bundle of notecards.

The base of the cards are distress kraft heavystock with the framed frights stamped onto distress watercolor cardstock in distress archival ink and coloured with distress watercolor pencils and and a water brush. I created frames using nested square dies cut several times and mounted so they were raised.

Thanks for stopping by.
Zoe

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Boo and Stuff

25th August, 2024 by iGirlZoe

Hello friends. I’m back again with a second card I made for the Tim Holtz Halloween 2024 stamp and stencil collection. If you missed the LIVE launch, you can catch the replay and all the incredible inspiration makes over on Tim’s blog.

This card was inspired by the “Boo and Stuff” sentiment from the Spooky Spirits CMS492 stamp set. It reminded me of all the reels I’ve seen on Instagram of people shopping at Target for Halloween goodies and the current search for this years must have ghosts.

With this in mind the bullseye stamp from the Inquisitive CMS432 stamp set was the perfect image to represent Target (please note I am not affiliated with Target and I’m in Europe so I can’t even shop there, insert sobbing). I stamped in fired brick distress archival ink and added some lines from the edge of the black soot distress archival ink pad before stamping.

While I had the Inquisitive CMS432 stamp set out I noticed the top hat was a perfect fit for the large ghost so I stamped and fussy cut one. I love the new Curator CMS493 stamp set and created a background for the card by stamping in a variety of distress archival inks. I mounted the “Boo and Stuff” sentiment from the Spooky Spirits CMS492 stamp set over one of the stamped Curator labels.

I mounted the ghost onto the card with 3D adhesive foam. The card base is distress kraft heavystock with mounts in black and metallic kraft core cardstock from the idea-ology range.

Happy Halloween shopping my friends and remember, even Ghosts shop at Target!
Thanks for stopping by.
Zoe

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Trick or Treat

24th August, 2024 by iGirlZoe

Hello friends. Tim Holtz has launched his Halloween 2024 stamp collection. If you missed the LIVE, you can catch the replay and all the incredible inspiration makes over on Tim’s blog.

I love the ghosts from Spooky Spirits CMS492 stamp set and it inspired the first card I’m sharing that I made for the LIVE launch. I started by creating a background using an older background stamp from the Tapestry CMS414 stamp set, I stamped in frayed burlap distress ink, spritzing the stamp lightly with water before stamping to give a nice watercolor effect.

The ghost are perfectly accessorised with the Mini Bird Crazy + Things CMS250 stamp set and the balloon was giving perfect Stephen King IT vibes.

I love the new Batty Layering Stencil. I used a blending tool to blend black soot distress ink through the stencil and added clear embossing powder, melting with a heat tool.

I stamped the ghost from Spooky Spirits CMS492 stamp set and fussy cut with scissors, there are going to be accompanying dies for these stamps which I can’t wait to get my hands on. I dipped the ghost in a pumice stone distress paint wash and dried with a heat tool. The jack-o-lantern bucket from the Mini Birds Crazy + Things CMS250 stamp set was stamped, die cut and watercolored with rusty hinge distress ink.

The hat, also from the Mini Birds Crazy + Things CMS250 stamp set was die cut, stamped and fussy cut and glued onto the ghost with distress collage medium and mounted with a 3D foam adhesive square.

I finished the card by stamping the Trick or Treat sentiment from the Spooky Spirits CMS492 stamp set in black soot distress archival ink.

The card base is distress kraft heavystock with black and metallic kraft stock layers.

Thanks for stopping by.
Zoe

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Halloween Party Favors

7th August, 2024 by iGirlZoe

Hello friends. Tim Holtz has officially kicked off the Halloween season by opening the vault once more with his awesome Halloween Vault Collection from Sizzix. If you missed the LIVE, you can catch the replay, all the incredible inspiration makes and demo over on Tim’s blog.

I love the Vault Collection and was inspired to use the Rosette from the Vault Rosette set released at the beginning of the year with the new Vault Gothic Portrait and Vault Coffin Box sets. Let’s get into the details…

Before assembling the Rosettes I stamped with a variety of background stamps in Black Soot Distress Archival ink, blended in Rusty Hinge Distress ink and edged with Scorched Timber Distress ink.

To see how Rosettes are assembled, check out the demo on Tim’s blog.

Ledger Script Stamp + Vault Gothic Portrait Dies

ZigZag and Diamonds Stamp + Vault Gothic Portrait Dies

Skulls and Cobwebs Stamp + Vault Gothic Portrait Dies

Use hot glue to attach a straw to the back of the rosette, add fringe and they’re ready.
I picked up these awesome Halloween straws HERE.

To see how the coffins are assembled, check out the demo on Tim’s blog.

Cut a hole in the base of the coffin box using a 1/4 inch punch and push a straw in. Hot glue into place at the top of the inside of the box.

Glue on the lid or fill with candy and put the lid on without glue to be opened later.

Big thanks to Tim for adding the idea-ology fringe to these party favors for me. Team work makes the dream work.
Zoe

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Tim Holtz 2023 Halloween Banner

6th September, 2023 by iGirlZoe

Hello friends. I’m back today sharing some more details of the Banner that I made for the Tim Holtz Halloween 2023 Stampers Anonymous LIVE launch. You can see the replay and all the maker inspiration over on Tim’s blog.

I’ve made a few banners in the past and up until the pandemic I made one every Halloween, so it’s been a few years and I’m excited to be making one again this year. Let’s get into the details…

Ok let’s talk banners… I have a retired Sizzix Banner die (561152) and a retired banner punch board which I use to create my banners. There are banner dies and templates out there and you could also cut your own. I didn’t measure this banner as I was making for a deadline, but I do have some measurements for another banner HERE. Decide what size works best for your design and space.

You want to start with a good weight cardstock for the base so it doesn’t bow over time. I used Distress Kraft Heavystock and backed with idea-ology Black Kraft Stock (kraft side facing in), so the back looks finished and the stitching is hidden.

I’ll call out the layers I used from top to bottom, left to right…

-Distress Kraft Heavystock (machine stitched edges) (backed with idea-ology Black Kraft Stock)
-idea-ology Black Kraft Stock
-Distress Watercolor Cardstock with background stamped using the Shattered stamp set
-FOAM MOUNTED idea-ology Black Kraft Stock + Distress Watercolor Cardstock

This is how the layers look assembled. The top 2 layers are mounted onto foam so they’re raised slightly. I like this dimensional look and you could have something creepy sticking out from under that layer.

I used boot lace hooks to add clips to hang the banner from and used an idea-ology tiny hammer to ding it up. You can get the boot lace hooks HERE.

The background banner panel is inked with distress and stamped with the script background stamp from The Obscure set. Being a smaller stamp, it’s perfect to add a little stamp detail to portions of the background. I added the Halloween Night stamp from The Obscure stamp set, it’s so vintage! LOVE! Both stamped in distress archival ink.

The skull from The Obscure set is creepy AF and had to take center stage of my first banner piece for this years Halloween Banner! I stamped and fussy cut the skull several times to create a dimensional piece and cut out the eye on the top layers.

I added an idea-ology hardware head to the skull’s eye. It lines up perfectly!

I wired a bone from this years idea-ology skulls and bones set and added with some creepy moss. I love that Shattered stamp peeping out! It’s such an awesome stamp!

This tiny label from Mini Halloween 3 stamp set is one of my most used stamps! Stampers Anonymous never retire Tim’s CMS numbered stamps so you can still get this set and it’s a great one for Halloween, it’s linked below.

I added a die cut square frame with idea-ology hardware heads added to the corners to complete the look.

I hope this has encouraged you to make a banner, either for Halloween, Christmas or any other banner worthy day. I’ll be back throughout the next couple of months with more pieces of my banner. Let me know if you have any questions and happy banner making.
Zoe

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Bats Hit Crazy Arcade

5th September, 2023 by iGirlZoe

Happy September friends and welcome to the Bats Hit Crazy Arcade. Say that 3 times quickly! Summer has made a comeback this week in Copenhagen and I’m posting Halloween makes while making for Christmas! The seasonal confusion is real!

Anyway, back to Halloween (lol) and if you saw the Tim Holtz 2023 Halloween Stampers Anonymous LIVE launch you will have seen these crazy bats from the Bats Hit Crazy Arcade. If you missed it or want a replay and a little more “pre-Halloween” Halloween, head over to Tim’s blog.

The Obscure stamp set from Tim Holtz 2023 Halloween stamps was my favorite and that little bat was part of the reason why! The detail on the bat is incredible and I love that it’s just hanging out, or spinning.

See what I mean about the bats just hanging out?! Welcome to Bats Hit Crazy Arcade! Let’s get into some of the details…

The base of this make is an Etcetera Thickboard Tag in the Mini size. Covered with distress watercolor cardstock and stamped with the new Shattered stamp. To make bunting, stamp the circle from The Obscure stamp set and watercolor with distress ink. Fussy cut and glue to a piece of string using distress collage medium. The Bats Hit Crazy Arcade is die cut from Alphanumeric Label thinlits dies and glued to an Etcetera Pinked Trim with the background die cut with the Decorative Trims thinlits dies.

The “For Skill and Amusement Only” stamp from Eccentric stamp set was the perfect addition. I love that Tim’s stamps mix and match so well. It’s such great fun mixing up the new stamps with the old as you get them. As Stampers Anonymous never retire Tim’s CMS numbered stamps, there’s always chance to add to your collection.

Are you ready to SPIN TO WIN???

Stamping the circle from The Obscure stamp set and watercolor with distress ink. Stamp a bat from the same set and glue to an idea-ology game spinner. Use an idea-ology long fastener to attach to the center of the circle. Don’t tighten the fastener too much at the back as you want the spinner to spin. Adjust before adding the card panel to the Etcetera Tag.

Of course my bats had to have hats and the hat from the Paris to London stamp set was made to measure! I added a strip of card stock to the back of the bat to give something to stick the hat to.

Spin to Win is die cut from the same Alphanumeric Label thinlits dies as used for the Bats Hit Crazy Arcade and added to an Etcetera mosaic tile. The background stamped with The Obscure stamp set in distress archival ink.

I used bat legs which I stamped and fussy cut to create faux branches for the bats to hang from in their “Hat Check” area.

That tiny label stamp is one of the most used in my collection and one I never put away. It’s from the Mini Halloween 3 stamp set. The “CHECK” was from a portion of a stamp from the Eccentric stamp set.

You can see how the new Etcetera Tiles give depth to a make and it’s easier to work on a tile and then add it to a larger background.

I added idea-ology design tape to the edges of the larger Etcetera Panel I used. I love the layers the Etcetera range allows you to create.

I’m obsessed with the idea-ology Hardware Heads. They are perfect to add to the end of Etcetera Trims.

Downstairs for the Bat Hat Repair Workshop and Condemned Bat Storage!

DO NOT GO DOWN THERE!!!

The title is die cut from the Alphanumeric Label thinlits set again and that perfect little arrow is from the Chapter 3 Postale thinlits die set. One of my favorite stamps from the Eccentric stamp set in distress archival ink was perfect to finish this story.

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

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Tim Holtz Sizzix Halloween 2023

12th August, 2023 by iGirlZoe

Happy Holtzaween friends! Tim Holtz’s Halloween Saturday LIVES began last week with the awesome new Distress Mica Stains and Distress Pastes from Ranger Ink! If you haven’t seen that LIVE with cool demo’s by Tim, be sure to check it out. Today Tim showcased his Sizzix Halloween 2023 collection. To see the replay and all the incredible inspiration from the makers, head over to Tim’s blog.

I absolutely love how Tim’s collections work so beautifully together and this 2023 Halloween collection is no exception. I used dies from several of the sets to create this Halloween Home Decor piece.

The Moonlight die set is one of my faves and mixed with the bats and those eerie clouds from Edison, it sets the scene for the perfect Halloween moon. *insert howling wolves…

I used the newly released Phantom Mist Distress Mica Spray with old faithful, Frayed Burlap Distress Spray stain onto Distress Watercolor Cardstock and stitched before mounting onto an Etcetera tag with Distress Collage Medium and edging with Walnut Stain Distress ink.

Tape off the edges of the tag and spread the new Black Opaque Distress Texture Paste through the Gothic stencil with a palette knife and set aside to dry.

Cut the moon from the Moonlight die several times to build a deeper top layer. Cover the moon with Hickory Smoke Distress ink and the background moon piece with Phantom Mist Distress Mica spray. Assemble and glue to the tag background.

Add Gothic gates. The base layer is cut from Distress Watercolor Cardstock inked with Black Soot Distress Spray stain. The top layer is cut from idea-ology Metallic Kraftstock with a little Black Soot Distress Paint added. Glue them by the edge gate post and allow the rest to stand slightly to give dimension.

The clouds from Edison die set are so eerie, die cut from Distress Watercolor Cardstock and inked with Distress ink. The 3D foam adhesive squares from Simon Says Stamp are perfect to layer them and the smaller squares can be cut down to fit behind the bats (linked below).

Die cut Boo from the Big Frights die set and emboss with the Cracked 3D folder. Repeating with the Decorative Trims die cut and gluing to an Ectcetera trim.

Add a skull from the Graveyard Colorize set to the Boo die cut. The hat on the caroler die from the Christmas Vault Series die set (linked below) was the perfect match! Cut a strip with your scissors and color with Distress Mica Spray to create the hat band.

BOO!

Add the Decorative Trim as a shelf above the BOO die cut and cover with moss.

Now you have a shelf for these naughty trick or treaters from the Halloween Night set. Die cut from Distress Watercolor Cardstock and inked with Distress.

The jack-o-lanters were colored with Distress Mica spray dry. Next, cover with a layer of Distress Collage Medium allowing to dry before adding the idea-ology Remnant Rubs faces over the top.

These were from a set of Tim’s idea-ology Halloween Remnant Rubs from a few years back, maybe you have a set in your stash or can find them at your local or online craft store…

Add idea-ology Hardware Heads to the lower part of the tag.

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

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Witches Potting Shed Part 4

13th December, 2022 by iGirlZoe

Hello friends. I’m back with the final part of my witches potting shed! Thanks for flying your broomsticks with me witches! If you’ve just arrived, you can grab your broomsticks HERE!

Remember that the Halloween products are one and done for the season so grab anything you need to last you. To see all the incredible makes, head over to Tim’s blog for the LIVE replay.

Today I’m sharing part 4 of the witches potting shed made for the LIVE launch. You can see the introduction and close ups in my first post. Let’s get into the details…

BACK GARDEN, BAT TREE, TOMBSTONE + BROOM

The idea-ology woodland trees are good for all seasons so I make sure to stock up on these each year. They take distress ink like a dream, I added iced spruce and rustic wilderness distress ink sprays and allowed to air dry. There are so many of the cool bats in the halloween ephemera pack, so perfect to add lots to the tree. I replaced the tree’s wood base with a wood slice.

I added distress crypt-paste to an idea-ology tombstone and once dry, added distress crayon and paint. I love the fun “tombstone toppers” from the halloween remnant rubs and used “Nora Gretz” on the front. I removed the crossbones from the skulls and spiders adornment set, covered the skull head with distress crypt paste, dry brushed with black soot distress paint and glued to the tombstone above the remnant rubs.

I love the new idea-ology broomsticks, the handles are so gnarly and needed no additional grunge and a little distress paint and collage medium over the brush makes it look witchy and weathered.

Finally, I added the idea-ology drippy candles and a flower from the idea-ology bouquet pack dyed with black soot distress ink spray. This photo gives you a good view of the idea-ology halloween design tape I covered the vignette tray sides with.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have enjoyed the witches potting shed series and it inspires you to make. I really appreciate the kind and funny comments you’ve left and a big thanks for being patient. Let me know if you have any questions.

Zoe

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