I spent most of the day crafting with Tim Holtz. Well, what I really mean is crafting with Tim Holtz product. I am having fun experimenting with his stains and distress inks to create some unique backgrounds on tags. Right now I am just focusing on learning the techniques and being able to execute them without thinking. Then I will concentrate on color selection and stamp positioning...one things at a time. I really need to consider dedicating some time each day...even 30 minutes to master this. Between the Chemistry 101 on-line class with Tim and the workshop with Jack & Cat {aka Mike Putman & Lesley} I have been introduced to so many techniques and ideas that it is hard to keep them straight!
One thing I noticed is that no matter how many colors I mix up and layer...I seem to end up with a similar color palette on the tags. Maybe the trick is to combine less than 8 or 9 colors {giggle}. But I am known for "junking it up"...huh Naye? And as Earleen would say, "more is more!".
Lucky for me, Tim's product is plentiful around here! ETC sells oodles of his stuff. I was there yesterday and noticed that they are almost sold out of his new distress markers that were just released. When I got there, only 5 colors were in stock, a total of about 9 markers. Seriously. Guess I will have to wait for the reorder.
Well...the work week ahead is quickly approaching, so I better get to preparing for it.
Hey Kell I would love to learn some of these techniques. I have taken Mike and Lesley's class at Mystic but would love to learn more about the distress stains and pens. Maybe a class in your future??? BTW these are beautiful!
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