October Floral Tag Swap

Well in the month of October I was in a floral tag swap.   I ended up getting two partners to make tags for with the theme of floral.  For each person I was paired with I wanted to be sure to make something that fit their personality.

The first tag I made I used the focal colors of blue and teal.  She loves those colors and wanted to make a tag that had a vintage distress feel.   I really like how this tag turned out.

The second tag I made the them was focused on pink as the second paired partner loves that color.  I wanted to give a very vintage feel with this floral tag and think I achieved quiet well.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope you enjoyed seeing what I created for this month swap.

What great fun it has been doing these swaps.  

Your friend in the art of crafting,  Trent!

Tag Design project - Prima Kit - Violet Divine Scrapbooking

Happy Sunday everyone,   I have been working on several tag design projects today that utilizes the Prima Kit that can be found on www.violetdivinescrapbooking.com.   The Prima Kit is at a price point of $29.50 and this is a bargain price.

I recommend you going to the store and checking out what great product is contained in this kit.

Here are two tags that I have designed today that utilizes the products in the Prima Kit.

I hope you enjoy these tags and thanks for stopping by my blog.

Have fun with your next craft project that you have planned.

Trent

Tim Holtz - Creative Chemistry 102 - Day 3 - Distress Differently

 Creative Chemistry 102 - Day 3 - Distress Differently

This day Tim discussed the Distress products and taught us some great techniques when using the distress product line.

The techniques that he taught during Day 3 of class were - Smudge Stamping, Brayering, Photo Tinting, Faux Cracked Glass, and Glittering...

DAY 3 - Boy this day was such great fun!!

• First Technique - Smudge Stamping Technique -  This was a really cool technique.  Not one I would of thought to even do.

• Second Technique - Brayered Stains Technique - I really like this technique and will be using it very soon in an upcoming project.

• Third Technique - Photo Tinting Technique -

• Fourth Technique - Faux Cracked Glass Technique

• Fifth Technique - Distress Glitter Rock Candy Technique - Very cool technique and fun tag

• Sixth Technique - Distress Glittering Technique - This is the first time I used the glitter and really like how this looks.  The fact that you can distress over the glitter is so cool. Allows for further dimension in the elements of your project/tag.

I really enjoyed this day of class as it has enabled me to expand on my capabilities and depth when doing distressing in my art pieces.

Stay tuned for Day 4...It is taking me longer to get through this class than most as I am fitting in the class in between work, craft project list and designing for Violet Divine Scrapbooking.

Good day all and happy crafting to each & everyone!!! 

Tim Holtz - Creative Chemistry 102 - Day 2 - Layering Stencils

Tim Holtz - Creative Chemistry 102 - Day 2 continued.  In this session Tim Holtz discusses stencils and techniques when using stencils.  We are taught Layering, Embossing, Stamping, Sketching, Monoprint.

DAY 2 - Creative Chemistry 102 here we go!!

• First Technique - Mixed-Media Layering Technique

• Second Technique - Embossing with Stencils Technique

• Third Technique - Embossing through Stencils

• Fourth Technique - Stencil Stamping Technique

• Fifth Technique - Stencil Sketching Technique

• Sixth Technique - Ink Monoprint Technique

• Seventh Technique - Paint Monoprint Technique\

This day was so much fun but I wasn't able to complete all the techniques as I have to wait to get my products I purchased on SimonSaysStamps.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and checking out what I made in based on Day 2 of Creative Chemistry 102 taught by Tim Holtz.    This continuation of Creative Chemistry is so awesome and I am enjoying it so much!!!

Thanks all!

Trent

Violet Divine Scrapbooking - Prima Kit $29.50

 Here are some projects that I created with the Prima Kit that can be found on www.violetdivinescrapbooking.com.   This kit is priced at $29.50 and has so much to offer.

Here are projects that I made when using this kit:

I hope you enjoy these design projects I made.  Just think what you could create with this kit if you had one of your own.   Be sure to run out and get a Prima kit today to start your own creation.

Enjoy and have fun! - Trent

Violet Divine Scrapbooking - My Mind's Eye Kit projects made - $19.95

 I wanted to again share the great projects that I made when using the My Mind's Eye kit that can be purchased on www.violetdivinescrapbooking.com.   This can be purchased at a great price of $19.95 and this kit as a wealth of products to offer.

Check out these great projects I made with this kit and just envision what you can create.

I recommend you go purchase this today and start making your first project with this great kit.

Thanks,

Trent

Amanda Burkett's - Birthday card 17th - Sunday, October 6th

 Here is the birthday card that I made for Amanda for her 17th birthday.

For her birthday we went to Dewey's Pizza and then to Kings Island for Halloween Feast.   It was great to spend time with her and celebrate her birthday.

Here is the card I made her....

thanks for stopping bye my blog.

Karen Knight Tag - Oct 2013

I wanted to share a tag that I made for a great crafting buddy that I have met through a crafting group I am in.    Karen Knight is such a great artist and has been a great joy to get to know thus far. It is great to meet someone that shares in your interest and hobby. 

Karen is from Australia and I am enjoying the friendship we are developing, sharing ideas, providing inspiration and having fun along the way.   Thanks Karen for all the great time we have shared thus far and looking forward to developing a long lasting friendship.

Cheers!!

Tim Holtz -Creative Chemistry 102 - Day 1 - Distress Paints

 Well Tim Holtz had his Creative Chemistry 102 class October 7th through 14th
  Due to work I haven't been able to start the class and reviewing all the great projects and techniques.  So below I have shared Day 1 and what I made based on the Techniques he taught - Marbling, Colored Crackle, Altered Surfaces, Eroded Metallics, Stamping Resist, and Industrial.
The first day of this class was great. Tim gave a great tutorial on paints and their properties.  He then taught us six techniques.
DAY 1 - Let the fun and creativity begin.....

• First Technique - Distress Paint Marbling Technique. Here is the tag I made based on this technique.  Biggest thing learned and to remember is once distress paints are dry they are permanent and will no longer blend. 

• Second Technique - Altered Surface Technique - here is the tag I made to illustrate this technique. 

• Third Technique - Colored Crackle Technique   

• Fourth Technique - Eroded Metallic Technique -  this takes practice and patients.  It took me four tags to nail the correct effect. 

• Fifth Technique - Stamping Resist Technique -  really cool 

• Sixth Technique - Industrial Technique -  LOVE this

I hope you enjoy the tags I created on Day 1 of Creative Chemistry 102.   I am having a ball so far with the continuation of Creative Chemistry. I will now start Day 2 and be sharing the great techniques soon. 
Thanks for visiting my blog and until I post my next update on this great class.  If you haven't taken Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry classes I highly suggest it.
Trent

Karen Knight tag

Well I have been so excited to meet new people and expand my crafting circle of friends.

I recently met Karen Knight and love her work. She is from Australia and enjoying the friendship we are developing.



This is the tag I made her in a tag swap and she loves it. I used many elements, layers and even stitched a design in the sides of the tag.

I hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by my blog.

Trent


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Chemist Tag - October 2nd

 I wanted to make a very special tag for someone very important to me to display in their office.  I decided to use the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous - The Chemist stamp set. 



I really like how the dimension and background of this tag turned out.   I hope you enjoy this project and thanks for visiting my blog.
Thanks,
Trent

Design Birthday card project

Last night I made a special birthday card for a dear friend of mine. I used the My Minds Eye Kit that can be purchased on www.violetdivinescrapbooking.com.

When making this card I utilized the following products contained in the kit:
- 1 Sheet of Memorable "Hello" Friendly Paper - My Minds Eye
- 1 Sheet of Memorable "Hello" Cordial Paper - My Minds Eye
- some of the Pink & White Bakers Twine - some of the white lace
- 5 of the Pink Divine Blooms
- 5 of the Teal & White Divine Blooms
 - Two of the My Minds Eye Decorative Brads

Items used not part of the Kit:
- Adhesive, glue dots, double sided tape
- word band
- Tim Holtz Alterations - Chip Block Alphabet Sizzlits Decorative Strip
- Tim Holtz Styled Labels
- Grunge board
- Tim Holtz Distress paints - walnut, broken china and salty ocean
- Tim Holtz gathered twig distress stain
- blending tool
- Tim Holtz Kraft-Core by core'dinations - No 21 - dark brown
- Tim Holtz Idea-ology sand paper and sander block
- Tim Holtz Idea-ology Word Bands - one from the pack

I first took my card stock and cut it to 10 x 7 and then made it a 5x7 (A7) size. I then used the gathered twig distress ink and distressed the edge of the card all around.

Next I took the two patterned My Minds Eye paper and cut the so that I could layer the patters onto the plain card stock. I again distressed out the edges with gathered twig to give it a vintage distress feel.

My next step was to attach those to the card stock with adhesive. I then cut out a decorative strip with grunge board. I used Tim Holtz distress paints Walnut / Broken China / Salty ocean by completing a layering technique. I used the sanding block to then rough it up and then distressed the piece with gathered twig stain.

I attached that to the card then I accented the piece with divine blooms, chip block lettering, lace, brads and word band.

 This was a really fun card to make and I hope my friend enjoys for her birthday.  I hope you enjoy this design project and thanks for checking out my blog.