Tim Holtz Tag

  I wanted to share a copy of the magazine with my Idol Tim Holtz and I also wanted to make him a tag since he is such an inspiration to me as an artist.

  Here is the tag I made Tim as a thank you for him driving my skill, drive and dedication to this hobby.  If it were not for him and his products I don't know as an artist if I would have developed my craft as much.

Thanks Tim for being a great inspiration and teacher.

TMCreative-Trent

Displaying art and craft pieces in my studio

I think that we all are cramped for space want to have the capability to display projects.

When in Columbus, Ohio on a craft outing weekend my friend Nancy shared how she displays her art. She used screened window.

This gave me a great idea for my space and I went on a hunt for a screened door and window.

Here is what I came across and what I use in my space to display pieces I have made and received from others.







I hope this gives you ideas and inspiration in your space. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

TMCreative-TRent

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Burlap Canvas project

Here is a canvas I made late January and finally getting around to posting this project.

I use a burlap canvas as the foundation. I then took a foil sheet and use the compass embossing folder. After I embossed I took alcohol inks and this background.


I then used other elements, dies, embellishments to achieve this finished piece below. Thanks for stopping by.




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Jan14 - Mixed Media Tag swap

  In Jan14 I was in a tag swap for CreateExchange group that I am apart of and I made the following tag.  The theme for this swap was mixed media.

Here is the tag I made for this swap.  I used a technique called Ver-Day.  The products used to create this back ground are from TENseconds Studio.

The Ver-Day Paint 2oz Kit comes with:
 - Brass
 - Copper
 - Iron
 - Bronze
 - and Patina Solutions

Directions:
 Step 1 - After shaking the paint really well, apply a base coat to your project
 Step 2 - Let the base coat dry for at least 1 hour
 Step 3 - Put the second coat of paint on your project
 Step 4 - While the second coat of paint is still WET spray Ver-Day Patina Solution onto the WET paint.
 Step 5 - Then need to let it dry

Note - The Ver-Day will take a couple hours to react to the Ver-Day Paint. - you can find How To Videos at www.tensecondstudios.com

Here is  a picture of my finished tag project made for the Jan14 swap:

Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope you enjoyed this project.  If you get a chance definitely try out this technique it is so much fun to do and create with.

Thanks,

TMCreative-Trent

Studios - Editors thank you cards

   I wanted to make a card and send to the editors of Studios Magazine.  So I made the following two cards and sent to them in appreciation for publishing me in the magazine.

One of them loved the color teal/green and the other orange.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Trent

FEATURED in - Studios Magazine Newsstand - Spring Issue (CPS) - Feb14 (on newsstands 2/18/14)

  Good day, I am so glad to finally be sharing that very soon you will be able to see my article in the CPS Studios magazine Spring Issue.  It will be on newsstands in February on 2/18/14.  It is a proud moment for me to be feature in this magazine and to display my studio, thoughts as an artist and pieces that I have made.

  My article in this magazine tells you how I started my venture of being an artist and how it has evolved through time.  It is hard to believe that I made my very first piece in November 2011 as a Christmas card.   It is funny how your passion, love and deep connection to your artistic side will take you on a venture that will be plentiful of reward.  Thanks Michael my best friend for being inspiration and getting me into loving this.

  As an artist I get my greatest moments know that what I create will make someone smile.  I have three artists that I look up to as my idols - Tim Holtz, Wendy Vecchi and Shelly Hickox.  I have a deep connection to Tim Holtz and his style, products and skill.  The second best thing to being featured in this magazine for my studio is being featured in the same issue as Tim Holtz.

  I hope you are able to go out and get this issue or at least browse the newsstand and have a quick read.  I am grateful to have a supportive partner, friends, family and fellow artists that share in my love for this craft.  Thanks for stopping by my blog and watching me live out my dream of creativity through art.

TMCreative - Trent

PS - if you want to know where you can pick-up a physical copy let me know.  The issue can also be purchased in digital format and found on http://www.clothpaperscissors.com/blogs/studiosmagazine/archive/2014/01/31/studios-summer-2014.aspx

Be sure to live each day in a path of discovery and in search of your dreams. We all have talent it is sometimes just untapped.  So pop the lid and watch the creativity in you flow.

Winged Things Tag Project

   So I have been debating for about a year do I buy or don't I buy the WINGED THINGS I and II -STAMPERS ANONYMOUS - Tim Holtz stampsets.   Then about two weeks ago I decided I have to have them.  I search high and low for them.  In many places they were out-of-stock.  I finally found them on two different sites and added them to my stamp family.

  Just love these stamp sets:

  
  Here is what I ended up making for my first project with these stamp sets. 

  Really enjoyed as this is more mixed media with a flare of journaling.   Trying to venture out of my box for projects and expand into other mediums and styles.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

TMCreative-Trent

Giveaway - check it out

GIVEAWAY- details below- I have been asked by several do I have Instagram and the answer is yes- MLLRTRNT

I also have Pinterest - mllrtrnt

My blog is - http://mllrtrnt74.blogspot.com

When I reach 100 followers on each one of them I will be giving away one $50.00 prize pack of products to a random winner.

Thanks all for your support.


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Jan14 Tim Holtz 12 tags of 2014

I know I am late posting this. I wanted to continue into 2014 the tradition of making Tim Holtz monthly tags.

Here is my version of the tag for January. I liked this tag for the different layers and styles used.



Hope you like and thanks for stopping by my blog.


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Raylene's birthday canvas

I wanted to share a project that I completed for my nieces birthday. I tried out a new technique my friend michael showed me.

Here are pics of my project in process.











I hope you like and my niece loved it.




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Beth's Canvas project Dec13

 Good morning,  I wanted to share this canvas that I made for a friend at work.  Her mother passed away in 2013 and I offered to make her a canvas to have in her memory.

I asked Beth to provide me with pictures and some information on her mother.  I asked her what was your mom's favorite color, did she like flowers and I then took this and created the following canvas.

In this project I used many elements and wanted to make a piece that Beth could have as a reminder of her mother.  Our greatest gift in the world is our mother. Mothers are individuals in our lives that are our best friend, care giver and support.

I hope you like this project.  I enjoyed making this and have done several canvas projects for friends now to honor a lost pet, father, friend and mother. 

Thanks

Trent-TMCreative

2013 Christmas Card

  I wanted to share another Christmas card I made. This card was made for someone very special in my life and that I treasure very deeply.

  Each year I make a one of a kind "TMCreative" card for them to have.

  I hope everyone had a very blessed Christmas and a good start so far into 2014.

Thanks,

Trent-TMCreative