‘Stampers Anonymous’ Category

  1. The Curator

    30th August, 2024 by iGirlZoe

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    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.

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    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…

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    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.

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

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

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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!

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

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    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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  2. Boo Crazy

    27th August, 2024 by iGirlZoe

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    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.

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    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

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    Tim Boo

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    Bunny Boo

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    Grad-Boo-Ate

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    Red, White and Boo

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    Witchy Boo

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    Holly Jolly Boo

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    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.

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    Thanks for stopping by and BOO to you!
    Zoe


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  3. Framed Frights

    26th August, 2024 by iGirlZoe

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Thanks for stopping by.
    Zoe


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  4. Boo and Stuff

    25th August, 2024 by iGirlZoe

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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  5. Trick or Treat

    24th August, 2024 by iGirlZoe

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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

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

    Thanks for stopping by.
    Zoe


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  6. Tim Holtz 2023 Halloween Banner

    6th September, 2023 by iGirlZoe

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    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.

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    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…

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    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!

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    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.

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    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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  7. Bats Hit Crazy Arcade

    5th September, 2023 by iGirlZoe

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    Are you ready to SPIN TO WIN???

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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

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

    DO NOT GO DOWN THERE!!!

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    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.

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


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  8. Tim Holtz 2023 Stencils

    19th April, 2023 by iGirlZoe

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    Hello friends. I’m continuing to celebrate the launch of the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous 2023 Collection. You can see the collection showcased, along with all the incredible maker inspiration and demo over on Tim’s blog.

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    Today I’m focusing on the new Brush Hex and Brush Mark stencils from Tim’s 2023 Collection and made a couple of tags. Let’s get into the details…

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    Take a #8 mixed media heavystock tag and remove the hole reinforcer. Use media grip to hold the tag in place on your glass media mat and lay the Brush Hex stencil over the top and secure with tape. Using distress watercolor pencils, scribble the pencil onto the tag through the stencil.

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    Next, scribble distress crayon (I used walnut stain) lightly around the outside of the stencil detail and using a waterbrush, blend the pencil and crayon.

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    Once dry, scribble a darker distress watercolor pencil over the top and blend with a waterbrush.

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    Transfer your tag and stencil to a stamp platform. It’s really easy to line up the stencil again so don’t freak out. Cover a stamp in distress archival ink (I used black soot) and stamp through the stencil. You may need to repeat this several times applying good pressure on different parts of the stamp to get it to stamp through the stencil. That’s why it’s good to use a stamp platform for this.

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    Add distress crayon (I used walnut stain) to the edges of the tag, use your finger and a little water to blend the crayon.

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    Swipe the edges of the tag with distress archival ink (I used ground espresso). Add a hole reinforcer cut from the framed tags thinlits die set.

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    Add butterflies/moths from the Entomology and Tiny Things stamp sets. Stamp with distress archival ink and watercolor with distress watercolor pencils.

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    Create a label using the specimen thinlits die set. I found these tiny eyelets which fit the holes from Retro Cafe Art.

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    This second tag was made using the same steps and different stencils and stamps.
    Brush Mark stencil. Specimens stamp set. Entomology stamp set (background stamp) in hickory smoke distress archival ink.

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    I really love how much detail you get with these stencils. I’m going to batch make some more stencil backgrounds to keep in my stash. Thanks for stopping by and let me know if you have any questions.
    Zoe


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  9. Tim Holtz Bold Botanicals

    18th April, 2023 by iGirlZoe

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    Hello friends. I’m sharing some details of the envelopes I made for the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous 2023 Collection LIVE launch on Saturday. To see the products showcased, incredible maker inspiration and demo, head over to Tim’s blog.

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    When I shared this make on instagram over the weekend, a few people asked if I could provide some instructions and as it was such a quick, simple and fun make, I decided to make a couple more and share the process for those who asked. Let’s get into the details…

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    Gather distress watercolor cardstock, walnut stain distress ink, distress water sprayer, Tiny Prints stamps.

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    Ink a stamp from Tiny Prints stamp set with distress ink (I used walnut stain), give a good spritz of water and stamp onto distress watercolor cardstock. Set aside to air dry or dry with a heat tool.

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    You need to have your supplies gathered and ready for the next part. Paper plate or copy paper, black soot distress archival ink, clear embossing powder, Bold Botanicals stamps.

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    Ink a stamp from Bold Botanicals stamp set with distress archival ink (I used black soot) and stamp onto the Tiny Prints stamped background. Repeat to give a good layer of ink.
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    Distress archival ink dries fast, so immediately cover the stamped image with clear embossing powder, gently tap off excess powder and heat.

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    Using a paper trimmer, trim the stamped image to fit the front of the coin envelope (2.75 x 3.5 inches).

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    Use a paper distresser tool to distress the edges of the stamped image and add distress ink (I used walnut stain) with an ink blending tool.

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    Stamp “return and forwarding postage…” from Eccentric stamp set with distress archival ink (I used fired brick) and fussy cut.

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    Die cut coin envelopes using the collector thinlits die set from distress kraftt heavystock. Assemble the envelopes using scor-tape and add the stamped images to the front.

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    Use idea-ology long fasteners to attach the paper fasteners, die cut from the Tiny Prints stamped background with the collector thinlits die set and wrapped with twine to close.

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


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  10. Tim Holtz The Inspector

    17th April, 2023 by iGirlZoe

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    Hello friends and happy Monday! Hope you had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed celebrating the launch of Tim Holtz’s Stampers Anonymous 2023 Collection. If you missed any of it, you can catch up with the replay and see the products showcased, the incredible maker inspiration and some demo time with Tim, all on Tim’s blog.

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    It will come as no surprise that my favorite of all the stamp sets is The Inspector. I mean I LOVE him! AND the awesome accompanying stamps on the sheet. I wanted to make something with an “inspector” theme so decided to pair this awesome stamp set with some older sets to create a Postal Inspectors writing case. Let’s get into details…

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    Take an idea-ology vignette tray and using the new Tim Holtz rotary media trimmer, cut a piece of paper from the idea-ology backdrops volume 4 papers to size and glue into the back of the tray with distress collage medium.

    The “plain” sheets of the backdrops papers make a perfect “backdrop” to add stamped imagery to. To create the side panels, stamp the background from The Inspector stamp set in vintage photo distress archival ink and stamp the cool grid-lines in black soot distress archival ink over the top. Adding various other stamps from The Inspector and Correspondence stamp sets to the panels.

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    To create the cover, lay paper from backdrops volume 4 pack over the vignette tray and mark with a pencil, including the score line. Score, fold and trim to size. Stamp with The Inspector and Correspondence stamp sets in distress archival ink. Trim and score a second layer from chipboard, again using the rotary media trimmer. Circle punch a hole to go over the idea-ology hitch fastener and glue the cover to the chipboard using distress collage medium.

    Add idea-ology hinges to the top and bottom of the front cover.

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    Using the Tiny Prints stamp set to decorate the inside cover, cut a piece of distress watercolor cardstock to size, add walnut stain distress ink to the stamp, spritz with water and stamp, repeating several times to cover the piece.

    To cover the fastener portions of the idea-ology hinges, die cut decorative trims from distress watercolor cardstock with the decorative trims thinlits dies, emboss with the 3D lumber folder and spray with walnut stain distress spray. Once dry, glue into place along the hinge edge of the inside cover with distress collage medium. You’re going to want to cut a few of these for this project.

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    Ready to assemble and color and add trims to the front cover.

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    Using distress watercolor pencils to color The Inspector stamp with no water added to retain the pencil look. The “return and forwarding postage…” stamp from Eccentric stamp set, stamped in fired brick distress archival ink and fussy cut, gave the perfect pop of color to the front cover.

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    Add Etcetera Scalloped Trims covered with decorative trims die cuts and embossed as before. Die cut alphanumeric tall thinlits dies from idea-ology metallic kraftstock to spell out “Postal Inspector” and add to the trims with distress collage medium.

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    Using a hole reinforcer die from the framed tags thinlits die set, cut distress kraft heavystock to cover the hole that hooks over the idea-ology hitch fastener. I LOVE this particular hole reinforcer, it’s so vintage looking and it hides any mess you create making the hole.

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    Now let’s get into what’s inside the writing case…

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    To create the tray dividers, cover Etcetera Scalloped Trims with distress watercolor cardstock die cut into trims using the decorative trims thinlits die set, 3D embossed with the lumber folder and sprayed with walnut stain distress spray. Cut to size and run a line of distress collage medium along the edges of the trim and glue into the tray and set aside to dry.

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    Using stamps from The Inspector stamp set, stamp numbers onto a label from the idea-ology classic label stickers and add to a bottle from the idea-ology corked vials set. Add idea-ology remnant rubs to another label and glue it to a bottle from the idea-ology tiny vials corked bottles. Add a little twine and glue the bottles into the tray with distress collage medium.

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    Next turning to the postale thinlits die set to create these tiny adorable envelopes. Stamp with The Inspector and Correspondence stamp sets with distress archival ink. Tie together with string and add a wax seal to the front envelope to hold them together and give a vintage look.

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    Create some postal labels using the collector thinlits die set to cut labels, stamped with The Inspector stamp set using distress archival ink. Attach them to an idea-ology loop pin ready to add to the writing case.

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    Add a loop screw from the idea-ology vignette hardware set to hang the labels on the loop pin from. I screwed this loop screw into the Etcetera Trim after I had glued the trim into the tray and it was so fiddly, so I recommend adding things like this before, if you can.

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    To add to the writing case theme, create a collection point for fountain pen nibs in need of cleaning and repair. Stamp “Service” using The Inspector stamp set in distress archival ink onto an idea-ology classic labels sticker and add to an idea-ology test tube with idea-ology pen nibs dropped inside. Add a little grunge by adding mushroom alcohol ink to the outside of the test tube glass. Place into the section created for the test tube using the Etcetera Scalloped Trims.

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    To create coin envelopes for the final section of this writing case, die cut envelopes using the collector thinlits die set and stamp with distress archival ink using The Inspector and Correspondence stamp sets.

    Create a mask from copy paper to place over The Inspector when stamping the background. It’s easier to work in batches and have a test envelope for correct stamp placement.

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    Using distress watercolor pencils again to color The Inspector. I LOVE these pencils and LOVE having them in the vintage Distress palette!

    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    igirlzoe: tim holtz stampers anonymous 2023 collection the inspector
    Thanks for stopping by and let me know if you have any questions.
    Zoe


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