Boo! It's Grungy Monday!

One reason I love participating in challenges is that it gives me a great excuse to try something new. This week's Grungy Monday challenge is the perfect example. We are exploring Tim Holtz's Perfect Distress technique, using Distress ink and Perfect Pearls. For some reason I had never tried this technique - and it's fantastic!

I decided to make a chunky tag for my challenge piece. First, I covered my block in vintage paper and inked it with the new Seedless Preserves Distress ink. Next, my tag was inked with the new Ripe Persimmon ink (gorgeous!) and then stamped with the script stamp from Tim's Mini Ornates collection, using the same ink.

The minute I saw the Gothic Boo die, I knew I HAD to have it. Isn't it gorgeous??? I cut it out of chipboard and then painted it with a Pitch Black Dabber. When it was dry, I covered it with a combination of Black Soot Distress Stickles and a bit of Martha Stewart black glitter. I love it!

For the Perfect Distress technique, I stamped the flourish from the Reindeer Flight set using Black Soot Distress ink and then covered it with white Perfect Pearls. I think the effect is just gorgeous! I almost forgot the spritzing step and I'm so glad I remembered - the bleeding ink really adds a whole other layer of coolness. To finish off my tag I stamped the cat from Tim's Halloween Silhouettes collection and attached an Idea-ology Plaquette.

Don't forget! You still have time to enter the Inspiration Journal monthly challenge. This month we are challenging you to use orange, purple, and black in your creations. And you know what? I just checked and there are only THREE entries so far! Seriously? You could win a $50 gift certificate - get thyself to thine studio/craft room/kitchen table and get to work!

Oh! And if you need a few supplies, Inspiration Emporium has a new coupon code for you. Until October 31st, enter the coupon code - newstuff - and you will save 15% off your order. Wicked!