Thursday, March 29, 2012

Creative Chemistry: Distress Inks!

Happy Day! ...and I can say it too! a really happy day! Look at my new car! A car that will get me from Point A to Point B without breaking down! Whoohooo! Isn't she pretty!? A Honda Civic!  Oh I am so happy! We looked at the Coupe, (2 Door Civic) but it was so small... and all my scrap supplies wouldn't fit when I go to crop!!!


Now on to some more exciting stuff! I am taking Tim Holtz's Creative Chemistry 101... and learning so much! Here are the tags that I made from the first lesson on inks! This class has been so inspirational and has taught me so much! Out of respect for Tim Holtz and Online Card Classes I cannot go in to details about the techniques and tips & tricks, but I will share what I can...

The first day was a review of all types of inks. The second day we went into detail of Distress Inks. Some of my all time favorite inks!

TECHNIQUE ONE: Spritz & Flick
Distress Inks Used: Rusty Hinge, Fired Brick, Chipped Sapphire, Mustard Seed

 TECHNIQUE TWO: Brushless Watercolor
Distress Inks Used: Tea Dye, Ripe Persimmon, Seedless Preserves, Evergreen Bough, Mustard Seed

 TECHNIQUE THREE: Wrinkle Free Distress, (My Favorite!)
Distress Inks Used: Festive Berries, Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Seedless Preserves, Stormy Sky

I am a bit behind in the class, but will post more tags as I do them. I am keeping them simple because I plan on turning them into a mini-album of tips & tricks in the end.

Have a creative day!
Christine

5 comments:

  1. Love your tags. They turned out really beautifully. Barely keeping up with the classes. I need to get busy. Of course, you are inspiring me to do so. ;)

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  2. these tags are great ! And I love this stamp sooo much !!!

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  3. I agree with you. You have a beautiful car, and the grey color adds a classic appeal to it. It’s been months; I hope your car is still in good condition and that it gives you optimal comfort and convenience while driving. By the way, I read your other post and I can say you’re very talented in your craft; I’m looking forward to seeing more of your projects.

    Kyle Schmidt

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  4. The functionality that the car gives you can be the basis of whether you’ll enjoy using the car or not. It’s almost a year since you owned this Honda Civic, and I hope you’re still enjoying the convenience it gives you. By the way, the designs here are great. Have you posted your “mini-album of tips and tricks”? I’m so looking forward to seeing the compilation of these beautiful artwork.

    -- Michelina Douglass

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  5. I own a blue Honda Civic and I love its features. I know new car models are already out in the market, but I still consider getting this car for myself. Well, I do have sentimental reasons, but I guess the convenience of driving this car makes me feel that I never want to replace it. Yeah, I said it! I never want to replace it. :)

    [ Mickey Doshi ]

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