Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Halloween Shaker Cards with Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous

Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Ranger Alcohol Ink Distress Halloween

I started these two cards years ago but never finished them. I decided to turn them into shaker cards. For the first card, I was inspired by watching one of Tim Holtz's videos about alcohol ink backgrounds with stamping on it. The background I made was an experiment so I used a piece of scrap Yupo paper. It came out so cute that I wanted to make it into a card, even though it definitely was not perfect. I had double stamped the cats to make them darker but was a little off, the alcohol was too shiny in spots, and the scrap piece I used was a bit too short for the A2 format I wanted to make. Challenge accepted! I made a card that hides most of these flaws.

There's not much to be done about the double stamping but the shiny/mat unevenness wouldn't show much under acetate so I made it into a shaker card. I hid the shortness of the piece by placing a sentiment over it.

Tim Holtz Distress Inks Oxide Halloween Ghosts Boo

The next card background I stamped while I was on the Rubbernecker Stamps design team. The company no longer makes the red rubber stamps I used (they also changed their name and now make clear stamps instead), but I put several similar haunted house stamps and spider web stamps in the supply list below (be sure to check the sizes of the stamps to get the size you want).

Note: You may adapt the sizes of the cards as desired. My cards were A2 and A7 but you could reverse them or make them the same size - just adjust your stamping, etc., accordingly. Also, you may use any nesting rectangle dies to create the frames, just be sure they will fit the card bases you choose. I have Waffle Flower versions that match A2 and A7 card formats so it is very easy to make the right size frames. These are a staple in my craft room! See the Supply List below for links.

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Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Halftone Halloween Alcohol Inks

Making the Happy Halloween Card

1. On a piece of Yupo paper, use various alcohol inks to create a graduated background from red to red-violet, to blue-violet, to blue, and finally to black - leave an area for a moon. Spray with isopropyl alcohol in a mister bottle to make little light speckles. On an ink blending tool, add a bit of black going from the top partway down. I just messed with this until I was happy with the look.

2. Use a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol to move alcohol away from moon area. Add some yellow in the center making a circle for the moon. Then add light blue, moving outward going in circles around the moon until it meets up with the darker area.

3. Using a stamp platform and Black Soot Archival Ink, stamp Paris skyline from Cityscapes at the bottom of the scene. I didn't want the city to be identifiable so I just used the right part of the stamp without the Eiffel Tower. I stamped a few times to get darker results (let dry in between - if you use a heat tool to speed drying, keep it moving and don't get close or it will deform the Yupo paper). From Halftone Halloween (Stampers Anonymous), stamp bats and witch on broom. For the cats, stamp once but do not remove stamp from stamp platform. Use a cotton swab to remove alcohol ink from cats' eyes and replace with yellow (may have to remove some cotton or use a precision swab). Place back into stamp platform and stamp again until you are happy with the darkness. Clean stamps with a stamp shammy.

4. Cut a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch piece from white cardstock. Fold in half to create a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch card base. Use Masking Magic or other masking to cover the back of the card, be sure it lines up perfectly with the fold - you will be ink blending along the front side of the fold. You may also want to cover the inside front of card, depending on how neatly you can ink blend.

5. On a non-stick craft mat, use a blending tool with domed foam and Distress inks matching alcohol ink colors to ink blend around front edges of card. This will make it look like the Yupo panel is the full size of the card front. From bottom to top, I used Lumberjack Plaid, Seedless Preserves, Villainous Potion, Prize Ribbon, Chipped Sapphire, and Black Soot. Adhere Yupo panel to card base. You may remove masks.

6. Use two nested rectangle dies from A2 Layers and Additional A2 Layers to create a frame over the edge of the Yupo panel - you want the edge of the panel between the two rectangles. You may use just one of these nested die sets but the frame may need to be thicker. Be sure that the outer rectangle is smaller than the card front and that the ink blending will fall under the frame. Place the rectangle dies cut side down on surface. Use Mint Tape or washi to tape the two dies on the back (non cutting side) - I recommend all 4 corners and middle of sides to be sure nothing moves while cutting. Cut two frames from black cardstock. Line them up and adhere them together. The double layer will give the frame some strength.

7. Cut a piece of recycled clear plastic packaging (or acetate) in a rectangle a tiny bit smaller than the outer frame die. I don't recommend using a die for this as it can be very difficult to cut through. I find that scissors or a paper trimmer works well. Hint: trace around outer frame on plastic using a Sharpie or other alcohol based marker, then cut inside the line. Check the size - trim if necessary.

8. Use 1/8" tape and/or a strong glue to adhere the plastic to back of frame. Be sure plastic is clean. Add 1/8" double sided adhesive foam strips around edges, making sure foam is completely behind frame. Optional: use a powder tool to go around the inside of frame to remove any unnecessary stick. Make sure that no extra powder is on window before moving on.

9. Add Halloween themed embellishments (sequins, beads, etc.) on top of Yupo panel, making sure they stay towards the center. Adhere frame.

10. Using stamp platform and embossing ink or VersaMark, stamp Happy Halloween from Mini Halloween 3 (Stampers Anonymous) on a strip of dark blue cardstock (hint: use a powder tool on the cardstock before stamping). Sprinkle with purple embossing powder and heat with heat tool - see embossing powder notes in Supplies, below. Trim and cut fish tails - I put a dot in the center on each end, about 1/4 inch in from the left and right sides, then cut from the corners to the dot. Adhere to card with foam tape.

Tim Holtz Distress Inks Oxide Halloween Haunted House Shaker Card

Making The Boo Crew Card

1. Cut a 7x10 inch piece from black cardstock; fold in half to create a 5x7 inch card base. Cut 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 piece from smooth watercolor paper or white Heavystock. Use stamp platform and waterproof black ink such as Distress Archival Black Soot or VersaFine Clair Nocturne to stamp haunted house near bottom (see photo). Also stamp house on a piece of Masking Magic. Note: you should heat set the ink with a heat tool, especially if you used VersaFine Clair, which takes longer to air dry. Fussy cut mask with detail scissors. Apply mask over stamped house. Optional: if your stamp does not have a moon and you want one, you may cut one from masking paper, either with a circle die or trace around something round and fussy cut. Stamp web over top in same ink. See Supplies below for stamp suggestions. Do not remove mask yet.

2. (Optional: you may draw or add to sidewalk using waterproof black pen such as a Copic Multiliner or Sakura Pigma Micron. You may also outline moon if you used a mask to create it.) Use Masking Magic or Post-it Notes to cover bottom area for grass/sidewalk.

3. On non-stick craft mat, use Tim Holtz Distress Inks in various colors and a blending tool with domed foam to create a night sky over your scene. Mine went from purple to blue to black. To create texture in the background, spray or dip fingers in water then flick over background. Let sit for a few seconds then blot with paper towel. Repeat until you get the desired effect.

4. Remove masks. Using waterbrush (or paintbrush) color moon, house, sidewalk, and grass. You may use watercolor paints or Distress Inks.

5. Using stamp platform and waterproof black ink, stamp a couple ghosts over the inked background (see photo). Use waterbrush to remove some ink from inside ghosts (be gentle, don't rub a hole in the paper); blot with paper towel. Add some Picket Fence Distress Ink with waterbrush inside the ghosts to give them more of a white glow. Adhere to card base.

6. See steps 6 to 8 in the card above to create a frame from dark blue cardstock but use A7 Layers and Additional A7 Layers instead of A2. Note: the cardstock I used was a pearlized/metallic type; it was just something I have in my stash - don't remember the manufacturer.

7. Add ghost sequins to card background, making sure they stay near center. I bought mine at a dollar store but Doodlebug Design Halloween Night Shakers contains similar ghosts. I think I added too many so adjust as you like. Adhere frame.

8. Die cut Boo word from black cardstock and Boo shadow layer from Holographic paper or cardstock (the Boo dies that I used are difficult to find so I linked to a more current version). Adhere together with strong glue. Using stamp platform and embossing ink or VersaMark, stamp "The Boo Crew" (or just the words "The" and "Crew") on black cardstock (hint: use a powder tool on the cardstock before stamping). Sprinkle with purple embossing powder and heat with heat tool - see embossing powder notes in Supplies, below.

9. Either hand cut, paper trim, or use a strip die to cut out "The" and "Crew." I couldn't find the strip dies I used but found some similar: Altenew Featured Sentiments, Gina K Designs Sentiment Strips - if they are too long or tall, just die cut one side where it should be then die cut the other, shifting the die but making sure it is lined up before cutting.

10. Adhere sentiment words to card with foam tape as shown. Adhere three ghosts where shown at top right of card.

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Halloween Willow Lane Character Dies by Scrapbook.com

Willow Lane Scrapbook.com dies pumpkin head witch fox ghost cat mummy bear

When I saw these adorable Willow Lane Halloween dies from Scrapbook.com, I just had to get them! They sell coordinating 40 sheet paper pads (6x8" and A2 size 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" - of course I bought both) as well as coordinating rub-on transfers. One die in each set will cut out it's matching rub-on character (so I bought 3 sets of rub-on and really want to get more... don't judge me!). The characters on the left (above photo) in each row are the rub-on characters, rubbed on thick white cardstock and die cut with its matching die. The other three in each row are the ones I made with the die sets. I colored them using Copic Sketch markers but any alcohol markers should work (I prefer brush tip). I actually modified how I assembled the dies so they would more closely resemble their rub-on counterparts. Each one is a little different, as befitting hand-made cards and projects.

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Scrapbook.com Halloween Willow Lane dies witch fox ghost cat mummy bear pumpkin head Copic alcohol markers

Making the Characters

Please read through before making. There are a lot of little details and hints to make it easier. Keep a piece of scrap cardstock to test marker colors.

There will be a lot of pieces to die cut, including some very small ones. I recommend using some sort of storage tray system to keep the pieces in while working, both to keep them organized and so they won't get lost. I used Spellbinders Craft Stax storage trays, but Scrapbook.com has similar Stack-n-Sort storage trays. Since I used alcohol markers (specifically Copic Sketch Markers) to color my pieces, I used alcohol marker friendly cardstock. Except for the base, or guide (from packaging) of each character, I chose a thinner version of cardstock since they would be layered. Here are a few recommendations that I have used; all work well for coloring and blending: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Hammmermill Premium Cover, and X-Press It Blending Card. I found another by Brutus Monroe as well but I haven't tried it. You will need a Sizzix Sidekick, Big Shot, or other die cutting machine.

Optional: I bought the coordinating rub-ons and used them as a template for coloring my characters. I decided to make 3 of each of the 4 characters. I put the rub-ons on a thicker (less expensive) cardstock - nothing special, just wanted them to be sturdy. This is the same cardstock I used for the character guides. I used the guide dies to cut out the rub-on figures. You can see them all in the photo at the top of this post, the left-most figure in each row. These are perfect for making quick cards and projects! The rub-ons also have additional characters, cute pumpkin houses, ghosts, bats, candy, and other things.

A note about the Copic Sketch Markers I used: I didn't write them down but these should be most of the markers I used. Mainly I used all warm black markers except 00 and 10, many earth toned markers, one green - but only very little for the pumpkin stem (G99?), and a few yellow-red (YR24-27). For the fox, pumpkin head, and bear's toy, I used E09, E08, E19, and/or E18. For the bear, I used E23-29, and E55-59 (snout). To add some warmth to the cat's ghost costume, I used E50-51 in addition to the warm grays. I think I used E07 for the cat and fox cheeks, and E23 for the bear's cheeks.

1. Die cut guides from thicker cardstock; it doesn't have to be marker friendly, just something sturdy. Before cutting the very smallest pieces, mainly the noses, eyes, and ties (witch fox), I colored the cardstock before placing the dies for cutting. These would be challenging to color after. Do not cut hands and feet - it's simpler to color the guide base rather than deal with these as another step. Note: I wanted my characters to look more like the rub-ons so I did not use the eyes from the sets. Instead I cut more ties and used the pieces from inside the bow. These are very small - if you don't want to deal with them but still want the look of the rub-ons, you could use a fine tipped multiliner pen to draw them (more on this later). I also had to hand cut the snouts for all but the pumpkin head because I did not want to make use of the mouth on the die. For each character, I die cut one snout, drew around it, then fussy cut it before coloring. I did not use the cheek dies (you might notice one fox with die cut cheeks - it was the first one I made but I didn't like the look). Instead I colored cheeks on each character (except pumpkin head).

2. Die cut the rest of the pieces from alcohol friendly cardstock (listed in the first paragraph in Making the Characters). I put each character's pieces in a separate part of a tray, stacked by piece, i.e. the witch fox heads in one pile, the witch fox bodies in another pile, the hats in another pile, etc.


3. Use alcohol markers to color all the pieces - hints follow. Generally, you want marker to dry fully on the paper if you want to add a different color without blending (like the face on the treat bag above); you want to color wet-in-wet for blending.

3a. For the witch fox, color snout (bottom face) first, let dry, then add cheeks. Put dots where the cheeks will be, then make circles to match the ones on the rub-ons.  For stripes on costume, start with a lighter marker to draw lines first then use a darker marker once you have the placement the way you like. The lighter marker will be easier to push away with the blender if you make a mistake. These do not have to be perfect - once you add shading, it will look fine. Color the hat dark warm gray then add some texture by pushing away some areas with a lighter gray or blender. Add stripes with a white gel pen - I used a 05 Gelly Roll pen. Once pen dries, darken lines by lightly going over with a light gray marker (do not rub or overwork as this will remove the white pen). I didn't like the shoulder part of the cape in the same color as the fox's fur (too confusing) so I just used warm grays. Color the cape but do not add stars yet - it's easier to add them after assembly. (I actually forgot to add them on two of my foxes until after I photographed them.) Color hands and feet directly on the guide where you will assemble the character. See photo above "Making the Characters" for examples. Be careful not to go further up than where the hands/feet are. Color around the guide edges in a lighter matching color than what will go on top - this will hide any white from being seen from the side. For example, color dark warm gray where the hat will sit and light warm gray around where the striped costume will be.

Assemble witch fox on its guide in this order: cape, striped costume, cape shoulders, tied bow, treat bag, snout on head then add head, hat, hat band. Finally, use a pickup tool to place nose and eyes (use the inside bow loops for eyes, unless you plan to draw them or use the ones that came on the die). If your tool does not include a pointy end, use a die pick to move the pieces into place. I suggest using the die pick to also dot on the glue before placing.

Using a black multiliner pen (0.2mm or smaller), add lines for mouth. I used a 0.05mm Copic Multiliner SP, which is refillable and has replaceable nibs, but they also offer a disposable version. Add dots and white stars to cape using a white gel pen.


3b. To make pumpkin head, read the witch fox instructions for similarities, including coloring edges of the guide. Add white gel pen to the legs (which are colored directly on the guide, as are the hands) and gray, like witch hat. I used the black multiliner pen to draw on the nose during assembly (below). I used the die cut eyes for this character since they were the same as the rub-ons. After coloring the head and making sure it is fully dry, turn it over and use a brown marker to lightly trace the mouth. Also add some dark gray to the guide where the mouth will go, as shown in the photo further above.

Assemble pumpkin head on its guide in this order: shirt/dress, treat basket, collar, eyes and teeth on head (draw on nose now) then add head (lines up with collar exactly), stem.


3c. To make ghost cat, read the witch fox instructions for similarities, including coloring edges of the guide. Color the stripes light warm gray. Color cheeks, let dry then color around the cheeks in darker gray (see photo above). If any ink ventures inside, you can use the blender or the cheek color marker to push it back out. Color snout and other pieces. Color treat bag with light gray then once dry, add stripes in darker gray.

Assemble ghost cat on its guide in this order: sheet costume, treat basket, collar, snout on head then head on guide, finally nose and eyes like witch fox. Use black multiliner pen to draw on mouth and whiskers.


3d. To make mummy bear, read the witch fox instructions for similarities, including coloring edges of the guide. Color cheeks, let dry then color around the cheeks. If any ink ventures inside, you can use the blender or the cheek color marker to push it back out.

For bandages, start with a lighter marker to draw lines first then use a darker marker once you have the placement the way you like. The lighter marker will be easier to push away if you make a mistake. These do not have to be perfect - once you add shading, it will look fine. Add dark brown to guide where hair will fall (top of head) - the holes will show through to the guide base.

After coloring wand, let dry, then use white gel pen to draw diagonal lines and gray, like witch hat. Once moon is colored, add eye and mouth with black multiliner pen.

Assemble mummy bear on its guide in this order: body bandages, wand, moon on wand, bandages and snout on head, head on guide, finally eyes and nose like witch fox. Use black multiliner pen to draw on mouth.

If anything is unclear or you have any questions, please leave a comment! I can't wait to use these cuties on projects!

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Making Stamp Ephemera Using Tim Hotz Stamps

Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Stamp Collector VersaFine Clair

I had so much fun making these vintage looking postage stamps! I looked up vintage stamps online to get an idea of colors but there was a huge range, so pretty much any ink color will do. I chose mostly muted colors with a few exceptions. The Tim Holtz/Sizzix Postale die set comes with three dies to make postage edges. These matched most, but not all, of the Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous Stamp Collector set. I fussy cut around the others with a good pair of detail scissors.

These stamps are perfect for junk journals, cards, and even decorating envelopes. Please do not use them as postage, but they are perfect for hand delivering; you can even "cancel" them yourself if you have one of the many postage themed stamp sets out there (for example, Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous Correspondence - see the Supplies section below for more recommendations).

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Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Stamp Collector Sizzix Postale

Making the Stamps

1. Antique several sheets of high quality/premium printer paper (e.g. Hammermill Premium). I do not use cardstock for this; paper makes them feel and look more like real stamps. I antique the paper by pressing various colors of Distress Inks on a craft mat or Glass Media Mat, spraying lots of water, then dragging the paper through it. Start with a light color such as Antique Linen to cover the entire sheet. Dry with a heat tool or let air dry before continuing. If you want darker paper, use less water or use something like Vintage Photo but start with more water unless you want very dark results. To add texture, press various light brown inks (maybe 2 or 3 colors) onto craft mat again, spray with water, break up ink by running your fingers through it, then tap paper in it, moving it to different areas. I recommend starting with light colors and more water first. Dry between layers with a heat tool. Tim Holtz shows how to do this in many of his videos when creating backgrounds. Make a lot of sheets if you want many colors.

2. For optimum efficiency, I recommend mounting the entire unweeded stamp onto a stamp platform (e.g. Tim Holtz or Misti). If you have already separated the stamps, you'll need to move each stamp onto the stamp platform - be sure to leave enough room between each to cut apart and die cut later. Ink up and stamp onto antiqued paper. I recommend using VersaFine Clair inks. They have the crispest results. Note: you should use a heat tool to set the ink as it tends to dry slowly. I also used Ranger Archival Ink and Tim Holtz Distress Archival Ink to fill in colors I didn't have in VF Clair. Clean stamps with Stamp Shammy and water.

3. Cut stamp images apart, leaving room for die cutting. Fussy cut around any that don't fit in one of the dies with a good pair of detail scissors. Using a die cutting machine and Postale Dies, die cut the rest of the stamps. I like to do this in front of the TV or while listening to a podcast.

4. Optional; Use an ink blending tool and dome foam to ink edges of stamps with a brown Distress Ink.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Use Scrap Strips to Make Ephemera Using Stamps and Washi

Tim Holtz Design Tape Ephemera Strip Washi

I have a hard time throwing away scraps, including strips. I even keep strips that I cut off the ends of patterned paper - you know, the white strip at the top, sometimes with a hole? Some come with a pattern that's found on the reverse side - I even keep those!

I'm working with cream and white scraps here but you could do this with light colored scraps too. If the color is too dark, the stamping or washi tape may not show up well. Use these strips to decorate cards, junk journals, scrapbooks, envelopes (I'd recommend using thinner cardstock or paper scraps for envelopes), decor, and more.

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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Ephemera Strips Stampers Anonymous

Making the Strips

1. Gather up your cream or white cardstock scrap strips and/or cut some strips from larger scraps or full sheets. You may also use light colored cardstock strip scraps.

2. See photo for examples. Use thin washi tapes to line edges of thicker strips. Use thicker washi tapes either by themselves or with stamps depending on the thickness of the strip and the desired look. See Supplies, below, for some of the Tim Holtz Design Tapes I used.

3. Optional: use a blending tool with sanding disk on a small cutting mat to sand off some of the surface of the washi tape. Use a soft cloth, such as a microfiber cloth, to wipe off and pick up any dust before handling. Sanding makes the tape look less shiny, makes it adhere better, and gives it an aged look. Note: I use the back side of my cutting mat so I won't sand off the lines on the front. You may want to use a dedicated mat for sanding.

4. Stamp between washi tape or stamp above/below as desired. I used VersaFine Clair Inks for their crispness. Look for small stamps to fit the space. If a stamp has two lines and you want to stamp in one line, you may either ink one half at a time or mask off one line at a time (e.g. use a Post-it to cover half while inking then remove before stamping). If you get ink in an undesired area, I recommend using a Stamp Shammy to clean off ink; I fold and use a small edge or corner for accuracy. Stamp Shammies are also excellent for cleaning your stamps before putting them away.

5. Use blending tool with a domed foam applicator and brown Distress Oxide Ink or brown Distress Ink to ink edges of each strip. I used Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink. You may want to do this on a Craft Mat or Glass Media Mat.

Tim Holtz VersaFine Clair Grunge Junk Journal

Hints: See the photo above; each square is 1/2". If your stamping was crooked, try stamping over with a darker ink, maybe using a seal type stamp. You may also trim down the area and separate areas by stamp. For example, I stamped "Handle With Care" twice but they were crooked so I cut around them and inked the edges to use separately. I stamped the red stripes (above the blue and red arrows) but left too much of a gap between the stamps so I added a black Air Mail seal over that area to hide the gaps. If you have very small scraps, fit very small stamps or washi (the red "Air Mail" with stripes is one stamp).

For a more distressed look, bend strip in different directions, each time sanding and/or inking the bent edge before flattening back out - see top strip with "Special Delivery" stamped down the middle and black washi tape at top. The music strip is just washi alone - the strip was very thin, I even had to trim it down to fit the paper.

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