Compendium of Curiosities 2, Challenge 26!

Crumpled Kraft Suede

Tim Holtz: A Compendium of Curiosities, Vol. 2, page 40

Sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique

Happy Friday, blog friends! I'm home after spending most of the past week in beautiful Portland, Oregon (alas, it was for work, not play, but it was still lovely....). How did it get to be the last week of October?? Are you ready for Halloween? I haven't even carved a jack-o-lantern yet, so my weekend is going to be all about decorating (and trying not to eat those mini candy bars that surely can't have any calories because, you know, they're SO teeny tiny).

We in the "home stretch" of the CC2C now: The final ten techniques! This week's is one of my favorites. I learned about it at Ranger U last year, and it's just so, so cool. If you've never made faux suede using Ranger Ink Refresher, you're about to have your mind blown! I don't know why Ink Refresher has the seemingly magical ability to completely alter the feel and look of regular ol' cardstock, but it does. It's rad, you guys, and I hope you'll give it a try!

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It's the third Friday of the month, and that means our challenge is sponsored by the awesome Funkie Junkie Boutique, who is graciously offering a $25 gift certificate to the winner of this week's challenge!  Woot-- shopping!!! Thanks to Linda, the Funkie Junkie, for her generosity!

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To participate in CC2C #26, create your own work of art using the Crumpled Kraft Suded technique on page 40 and link it to this blog using the InLinkz button at the bottom of this post. You're a rockstar as long as you honor these simple rules:

Follow the technique as it's written in A Compendium of Curiosities, Vol. 2 (adding your own special flair, of course!), and clearly state that the technique comes from Tim's book.  

Include a link to this post in your blog post (or photo description if you're linking from an online photo-sharing site).  

To be eligible to win the $25 shopping spree, you must include a link to The Funkie Junkie Boutique (http://www.TheFunkieJunkie.com).  

Out of respect to Tim, please don't post the technique instructions on your blog! Any entries that don't follow this rule will be unlinked.  

This challenge closes on Thursday, November 1 at 8 pm MTD. Please see the CC2C FAQ here for more information.

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I hope you all have an awesome weekend and that the ghosts and goblins of late October bring you lots of creative mojo! Thanks for being part of the CC2C!

Hugs,
Linda

P.S. Don't forget to flip through the pages of the CC2C and take note of any supplies you'll be needing as we work our way through the remaining challenges, things like a Melting Pot and clear UTEE, a Ranger Ink Palette, Idea-ology Facets or Fragments... and anything else you may need to stock up on. Lots of fun creativity still to come... thanks to Mr. H!

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Custom-Etched Glass Tutorial!

Happy Friday, and happy Halloween season, Blog Friends!

I've always loved etched glass. It's elegant, it's organic, and it adds such a festive touch to your decor. On the down side, though, it can get pretty expensive. Sure, you could go out and buy fancy etched glass decorations, but really, why do that when it's so much fun to make your own?! All you need are your favorite dies (in my case, Tim Holtz's Sizzix Alterations), a few inexpensive supplies, and about ten minutes of crafty time. Really!

I'm honored to have my Custom-Etched Glass tutorial featured at the Simon Says Stamp blog today, and I'd be delighted if you'd check it out! Etching glass is my latest creative obsession, and I hope to get you hooked, too. Simon Says Stamp has everything you need to get started.

With Halloween creeping up on us, you could create a few Scaredy Cat Votive Holders for your Trick or Treat party...

(Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations Raven and Scaredy Cat Bigz Die)

While you're at it, how 'bout an etched champagne flute for your favorite hard cider?

(Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations Mini Tattered Leaves Movers and Shapers Die)

Or, a little etched pumpkin jar for your candy corn?

(Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations Mini Acorn and Pumpkin Movers and Shapers Die)

Trust me, this process is super easy! Please head over to the Simon Says Stamp blog for the instructions, and you'll be an etching rockstar in no time!


Big hugs,
Linda

Compendium of Curiosities 2 Challenge Update!

Hi everyone! Just a quick note to let you know that instead of posting a new CC2 challenge this Friday (October 19), I'll be sharing a fun tutorial over at the Simon Says Stamp blog! I'm really excited about it, and I so hope you'll enjoy the project.

The lovely people at Simon Says Stamp will also be posting the winner of last week's CC2 challenge on their blog, so keep an eye on that and see if it's you!

The next Compendium 2 Challenge will post on Friday, October 26, and will be sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique!

Have an amazing day!

Hugs,
Linda

Compendium of Curiosities 2, Challenge 25

Ink Palette: Perfect Pearls

Tim Holtz: A Compendium of Curiosities, Vol. 2, page 53

Sponsored by Simon Says Stamp

Hooray for Friday, and welcome to the 25th installment of our journey through Tim's latest book! This is the first of several challenges that will utilize the new Ranger Ink Palette, a clever tool that will help you use some of your favorite craft mediums in fun new ways. This week is all about those gorgeous, shimmery Perfect Pearls powders, and if you'll turn to page 53 in your CC2, you'll learn how to turn them into a portable, customized watercolor set. Genius!!!

The wonderful folks at Simon Says Stamp sponsor our second challenge every month, and as always, they'll be giving a generous $25 gift certificate to one lucky, randomly chosen participant of the CC2C. Simon Says is an awesome store, and the people there are flat-out wonderful! Stop by and check out their absolutely mind-blowing selection-- it's better than chocolate (and I don't say that about ANYTHING)!

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To participate in CC2C #25, create your own work of art using the Ink Palette: Perfect Pearls technique on page 53 and link it to this blog using the InLinkz button at the bottom of this post. You're a rockstar as long as you honor these simple rules:

Follow the technique as it's written in A Compendium of Curiosities, Vol. 2 (adding your own special flair, of course!), and clearly state that the technique comes from Tim's book. 

Include a link to this post in your blog post (or photo description if you're linking from an online photo-sharing site). 

To be eligible to win the Simon Says Stamp shopping spree, include a link to their website, www.simonsaysstamp.com 

Out of respect to Tim, please don't post the technique instructions on your blog! Any entries that don't follow this rule will be unlinked. 

This challenge closes on Thursday, October 18, at 8 pm MTD. Please see the CC2C FAQ here for more information. 

Have a blast! 

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Thanks so much for being part of the CC2C! I hope it's a beautiful day in your neighborhood, and wish you a weekend of creative juju and happy surprises.

Big Hugs,
Linda

P.S. Make sure you have some clear UTEE, a melting pot, some Ranger Ink Refresher and some Idea-ology Facets or Fragments for the upcoming challenges!

Compendium of Curiosities 2, Challenge 24

Alcohol Ink Resist

Tim Holtz: A Compendium of Curiosities, Vol. 2, page 59

Happy Friday, everyone, and welcome to the 24th Challenge from Tim Holtz's latest book! I hope you've all had a fabulous week and wonder if, like me, you're getting into the ol' Halloween spirit...? It really feels like fall here in Boise now, in fact, we may have had our first frost last night. I'm too cozy to go out and check right now. ;-)

This week's technique is one I originally learned at Ranger U last year, and it's kind of magical! You just don't expect those particular products to react together like they do, and it's really, really cool. You'll notice that instead of acetate, I used glass as my base. It works just as well, and is more forgiving if you need to wipe it all off and start again. And honestly, this technique usually takes a few tries before you get the hang of it. Don't get discouraged! It's such a quick process; you'll have it down in no time!

To participate in CC2C #24, create your own work of art using the Alcohol Ink Resist technique on page 59 and link it to this blog using the InLinkz button at the bottom of this post. You're golden as long as you honor these simple rules:

Follow the technique as it's written in A Compendium of Curiosities, Vol. 2 (adding your own special flair, of course!), and clearly state that the technique comes from Tim's book.  

Include a link to this post in your blog post (or photo description if you're linking from an online photo-sharing site).  This is required in order to be eligible to win the prize.

Out of respect to Tim, please don't post the technique instructions on your blog! Any entries that don't follow this rule will be unlinked.  

This challenge closes on Thursday, October 11 at 8 pm MTD. Please see the CC2C FAQ here for more information.

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I have a big ol' box of Tim Holtz goodies to give away! Let's see who won the drawing for CC2C 23...

HUGE congrats to the wonderful and fabulously talented Terry, of Terry's Work in Progress! Your fun and fabulous Halloween tag is spectacular!

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Time for me to get ready for the day job. Have an awesome weekend and go get your ink on!

Hugs,
Linda

P.S. Don't forget to flip through the pages of the CC2C and take note of any supplies you'll be needing as we work our way through the remaining challenges, things like a Melting Pot and clear UTEE, a Ranger Ink Palette, Idea-ology Facets or Fragments, Ranger Ink Refresher... and anything else you may need to stock up on. Lots of fun creativity still to come... thanks to Mr. H!

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