Inspiration Emporium Challenge - Quotes!

It's the beginning of a new month and that means two things - a new monthly challenge from Inspiration Emporium and an awesome new tag from Tim Holtz. I couldn't wait to try Tim's new Remnant Rub resist technique, so I decided to combine two of my favorite challenges into one piece. 

Of course, it is impossible for me to make anything and not include at least a few of my favorite Sizzix dies! I'm still addicted to the Pocket Watch Frame and thought I'd experiment with making one that looked like an embossed and tarnished gold watch. I took a few quick pics while I was making it to show you how it all came together. Hope you like it!

Begin by covering a piece of thin chipboard with a sheet of Ranger's Foil Tape. Emboss using Book Cover Texture Fade.

Insert the largest of the Sized Circles into the Pocket Watch Frame die. Cut embossed foil. The opening of the frame doesn't exactly match up to the book cover, but you can get quite a bit of the watch embossed. You could also use a solid Texture Fade to get an all-over embossed effect.

Apply gold and caramel alcohol ink to felt pad and pounce over foil until desired look is achieved.

When the ink is dry, cover the watch with Walnut Stain Distress paint and wipe off, being sure to leave some paint in the crevices.

Cut two more watch frames out of chipboard. Adhere the three frames together. Set aside to dry. Setting a heavy book on top will prevent them from warping.

Apply Remnant Rubs to a piece of Ranger's Manila cardstock. I used the cutout from the watch to trace an outline so I didn't waste any of my rub ons.  

Following Tim's instructions, use stain to color the cardstock. I love this technique so much! :) I also added stamped images from Tim's Urban Chic stamp set (not shown).

To create the card base, spread a large puddle of Brushed Corduroy Distress Stain on a non-stick craft sheet and drag a Ranger Giant Manila tag through it. Use heat tool to dry. Fold in half. Adhere a torn piece of paper from the idea-ology French Industrial paper pack to the left side. Stamp postage image on front with Brushed Corduroy Distress ink. Apply a piece of Tissue Tape to the bottom. Cut a Mini Film Strip from black cardstock and attach over tape, using a Tiny Attacher. To create the strap, cut a 1/2" strip of Grungepaper. Add stitching on either side. Use Brushed Corduroy Distress ink to color, then coat with Glossy Accents. When dry, attach buckle and adhere to left side of card with Wonder Tape.

To finish card, glue Remnant Resist piece to center. Adhere watch frame. Stamp quote onto a manila scrap. Cut words apart, distress and ink edges, and adhere to center of clock using foam squares.

To finish my card, I added a Swivel Clasp, a Ring Fastener, and an inked Enameled Tag. I wish the gold effect on the watch showed up better. It's so cool! I also inked a bit around the edges to give it more depth and dimension. I hope you're not getting tired of me using this die - because I'm still full of ideas! :)

All of the supplies I used can be purchased from Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Remember to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% on your order!

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Speaking of Inspiration Emporium, you definitely need to create something quotable and join us for this month's challenge. One lucky participant will win a $50 gift certificate to the IE store. Think of all the goodies you can buy! Check out all the deets (and an amazing canvas by Pam Hooten) HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by - have a wonderful weekend!

Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Mother's Day Card

Today I have a tutorial on the Sizzix blog featuring LOTS of fun techniques. I had a blast playing around with Tim Holtz' new Distress Paints, a few new dies, and alcohol ink. I can't decide which of the elements is my favorite - the Distress-painted flowers? The embossed metal frame aged with alcohol inks? Or that shabby Distress-painted Ornate Frame? I so love experimenting with my Sizzix dies!

I also jumped at the chance to use Karen Burniston's new Ornate Edge Square Pop 'n Cuts die, which should be shipping very soon. I love that it makes it so easy to create a side-opening card like this, and that edge - so pretty!

Speaking of pretty, how sweet is that photo stamp? It's been ages since I used my photo realistic rubber stamps from Oxford Impressions and I have to say, I've really missed using them. This is the first time I've tried stamping them onto the new(ish) Ranger Specialty Stamping Paper, and I am so happy with how crisp the image is - it will definitely be my go-to paper for this type of stamp from now on. (BTW, I apologize for the pixel-y look of this. Photo stamps are notoriously hard to photograph.)



The supplies I used can be found at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Don't forget to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% off your order!

Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Ornate Square Card Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts XL Die Set Inkssentials Metal Foil Tape Sizzix Cameo Frame Die Sizzix Sized Ovals Sizzix Springtime Texture Fade Sizzix Tattered Flower Garland Sizzix Tattered Banners Die Sizzix Mini Tattered Florals Distress Paint - Weathered Wood Distress Paint - Bundled Sage Distress Paint - Black Soot Distress Paint - Picket Fence Distress Paint - Spun Sugar Inkssentials Mister Idea-ology Remnant Rubs - Words idea-ology Enameled Tags Idea-ology Adornments Idea-ology Crinkle Ribbon idea-ology Paper String - Solids Speciality Stamping Paper Jet Black Archival Ink Pitch Black Alcohol Ink Slate Alcohol Ink Caramel Alcohol Ink Kaiser Pearls - Pearl Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool Distress Markers Idea-ology Sanding Grip Vagabond Scotch Tape Glider

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Make sure you come over to the Sizzix blog to see the full step-by-step tutorial. I'll show you how to create the die cut and embossed frame, the Distressed die cut fabric flowers, and the shabby Distress-painted frame. Then, we'll put it all together to create a special, one-of-a-kind Mother's Day card that any mom would treasure!