Exciting News...A New Journey!

Hi everyone, I've got exciting news!  I have been invited to join the Inspiration Emporium Design Team!  Words can not describe how excited I am, what an honor, it is going to be a wonderful and exciting journey!  They have an incredibly talented design team, I would love it if you would stop on over at the Inspiration Journal and give them a warm welcome, you will find new and current team members.  "Fall is in the Air" that is September's theme Challenge over at the Inspiration Journal  you can enter fall themed projects and one lucky winner will be given a very generous $50 gift credit, to spend at Inspiration Emporium.   I decided to do a fall themed tag as my project.   I love fall it's my favorite season, hot apple cider, carving pumpkins, hay rides and the COLORS,  what's not to love!

 I started out laying down color from some of the brown distress stains on my nonstick craft sheet,  misting with water and then picking up the color on a plain #8 manila tag. Using a heat tool to dry the wet color on the tag.   Continue to pick up the color to achieve splotches, drying as you go along.   Stamp woodgrain with walnut stain distress ink onto tag.   Cut a 5 x 5.5" piece of manila card stock.   Laydown colors of your choice of distress stains onto nonstick craft sheet for your leaves.  Mist with water, then pick up the color onto plain manila card stock,  dry with heat tool.  Continue to pick up the color to achieve splotches and dry with heat tool.  Cut out Kraft Glassine and colored leaves  using the Tim Holtz Tattered Leaves die.  Attach some sticky back canvas to a piece of manila card stock and stamp the acorn two times with jet black archival ink.  Cut the whole acorn out of the first image and then just the top out of the second image.  Shade with walnut stain distress ink and an ink blending tool.  Layer the top of acorn with foam adhesive.   Shade all paper pieces with walnut distress ink and blending tool.   Dye some crinkle ribbon with distress stains,  after dried tie into a bow.  Bend and wrinkle leaves to achieve a more realistic look.   Glue everything in place with some strong adhesive.  I hope you've enjoyed my tag, you can find all the products that I used and more at Inspiration Emporium!  Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you next time!

Tim Holtz Distress Stains - Vintage Photo	Tim Holtz Distress Stains - Walnut Stain	Tim Holtz - Distress Stains - Mustard Seed	Tim Holtz - Distress Stains - Spiced Marmalade	Tim Holtz Distress Stains - Peeled Paint
Tim Holtz - Distress Stains - Frayed Burlap	Tim Holtz - Distress Stains - Brushed Corduroy	Tim Holtz- Distress Stains - Rusty Hinge	**Tim Holtz - Distress Stains - Ripe Persimmon	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Walnut Stain
Archival #0 Pad - Jet Black	Inkssentials - Surfaces - Manila Craft Tags - #8	Inkssentials - Surfaces - Manila Cardstock - 12	Claudine Hellmuth Studio Sticky-Back Canvas - 12	Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Kraft Glassine Stash
Inkssentials - Heat it Craft Tool	Tim Holtz Non-Stick Micro Serrated Scissors	Sizzix - Accessory - Standard Cutting Pad - 1 Pair	Tim Holtz - Vagabond Machine	Sizzix - Bigz Die - Tattered Leaves
Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Crinkle Ribbon - 10 yards	Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Muse Tokens	Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Ornate Plates	Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Trinket Pins	Ranger - Mini Ink Blending Tool
Tim Holtz Collection - CMS126 - Wallpaper and Wood	Tim Holtz Collection - CMS136 - Mini Blueprints	Tim Holtz - Grid Blocks	Scrapbook Adhesives - Thin 3D Foam Squares, 217 pcs, Black	Inkssentials - Mini Glossy Accents - 0.5 oz

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Practical Scrappers Scrap Your Stash Blog Hop!

Hi everyone, hope you're having a great summer!   School is back in session and fall will be right around the corner,  which is my favorite season of the year!  It's time for Practical Scrappers Scrap Your Stash August Blog Hop!  You should have arrived from Wendy's Blog - if you didn't you may want to go back and check out all of the wonderful inspiration!   I decided to do something a little different, I made an ATC (Artist Trading Card) for the hop.

 I stamped one of the gals images (from below) with Jet Black Archival Ink on 140lb watercolor paper.

Dina Wakley Media - All the Gals - MDR41290

(all of Dina's stamps ROCK!!!)

Then I  extended the image to create more of a body with the head using a Fude Ball pen from Ranger (it's waterproof).   This pen is awesome if you do any type of mixed media work too. 

 I used a combination of Koi watercolors and Neocolor 11 watercolor crayons to color the background and the stamped image, but you could use whatever you have on hand.

  I highlighted a few areas with a white gel pen and also used some vintage music paper.   For a little more detail I dug into my stash and added some old rub ons to the background and to her top.  Now for a finishing touch I added a small heart and stamped the word "worthy" from the stamp set.  My little ATC will eventually end up either in my art journal or on a card.  Now, it's time to hop on over to Wendi's Blog!  Here is the complete list of Practical Scrappers blog hoppers, so you don't miss out on any of the fun!

Practical Scrappers http://practicalscrappers.blogspot.com

Christine http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com/2014/08/scrapping-our-stash-blog-hop-august.html

Wendy C www.stampingrules.com

Bobbi http://vintagemusedesigns.blogspot.com/  **you are here**

Wendi R http://scrappydayinparadise.blogspot.com/  **next stop**

Suzanna  http://lifestrivialities.typepad.com/

Kerri http://kerrikr8tions.blogspot.com

Lee-Anne http://lee-annelovethejourney.blogspot.com

Marcia http://www.onescrapatatime-bymumsie.blogspot.com/

Cheryl http://patchesandscraps.blogspot.com

Cathy http://alteredplayground.blogspot.com

 Thanks for stopping by and playing along, see ya next time!

Compendium of Curiosities 3, Challenge 5!

Hi everyone, today I'm sharing a project that I did for the Compendium of Curiosities Challenge III hosted by Linda Ledbetter.  Challenge number five is a technique found on page 39 of Tim Holtz's Compendium of Curiosities Volume Three book.  If you don't have this great book you can find it here and Tim Holtz will even sign it for you!!!  This challenge is sponsored by Inspiration Emporium who have a wonderful gift voucher to give away to one lucky winner. Also, the Curiosity Crew Pick wins a fabulous pack of goodies from Tim and Mario!  Now,here is my take on this "Distressed Watercoloring" challenge.

Now, while I can't give the details of the technique that was used, I can tell you the supplies I used for the tag.  The colors I used on my tag were:  Squeezed Lemonade, Ripe Persimmon, Salty Ocean, Gathered Twigs, Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed and Mowed Lawn.

 The stamp sets that were used were Tim Holtz Tattered Elements CMS018, Mini Ornates CMS064, Shabby French CMS087, Classics #7 SCF007 and Bird Feather CMS180.  I used the Frameworks Trellis die and cut out Tim's Watercolor Paper glued to Grungeboard.  I also used several different idea-ology pieces and some Remnant Rubs.  I finished my tag off with a ribbon of hand dyed seam binding.

I hope you enjoyed my tag, thanks for stopping by and we'll see you next time!

12 Tags of 2014 {My June Version}

 Hi everyone, today I'd like to share my June version of Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of 2014.  I know, just in the nick of time right :)  I had a lot of fun with the bright colors of Distress Inks for this tag.  Tim Holtz has a wonderful tutorial on his blog with step-by-step instructions on how to create this fun technique here.

The Tim Holtz Layering Stencil that I used is Rays THS003 and the stamp set is Tim Holtz's - Just Thoughts CMS078.  The Distress Ink colors that I used throughout the project were - Squeezed Lemonade, Picked Raspberry, Gathered Twigs, Ripe Persimmon, Peacock Feathers, Wild Honey, Dried Marigold, Seedless Preserves, Mowed Lawn, Spiced Marmalade and Mustard Seed.

I stamped, colored and cut an extra heart and then popped it up with a foam square for the layering effect.

I made a cute little pink ombre charm with the idea-ology heart charms.  Instead of using the stickers that comes with the charms I used some of Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper, Distress Ink and his Remnant Rubs (I love those rub-ons).

 I finished it off with a hand dyed ribbon, some more idea-ology pieces and some more Remnant Rubs. So there you have it, that's my version of Tim's June Tag.  Thanks for dropping by and I'll see ya next time!

Practical Scrappers June Blog Hop!

Hi everyone and welcome to this months Scrap Your Stash Blog Hop hosted by Practical Scrappers!  You should have arrived here from Lee-Anne's blog if not check it out here.  It's that time of the month where you dig into your stash of scrapbooking supplies!  This month for my layout, I used Basic Grey's Hipster and Carte Postale lines.  I had a lot of fun with this and gave it a mixed-media twist.  I can hardly believe my son is 22 now :)

My base sheet was from the Hipster collection.  I started by adding Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste with stencils to add some texture.  After that was good and dry I brushed some gesso over my page concentrating on especially where the embossing paste was placed.

After my gesso dried I added color with some Mr. Huey's - Desert and some watercolors.  I used some vintage books papers and prints from the Carte Postale line.  I shaded all my paper pieces with Walnut Stain Distress Ink and a blending tool.  I distressed my paper edges with a bone folder.

I added a little background interest with just some sewing thread.

I used Studio Calico Wood Veners and Thickers.

GIVEAWAY!!!  Up for grabs is a selection of 6 x 6 scrapbook papers with coordinating bakers twine and washi tape.  To enter, just become a follower on my blog through Google, Google plus, or the email option.  Leave me a comment letting me know you are a new follower! I will leave this giveaway open until 11:59 CST on July 6th.

I hope you enjoyed my layout, let me know what you think, I love your comments!  Thanks for stopping by and we'll see you next time!  Next on the blog hop list is Kerri, happy hopping!!!

Here is a full list of all our Practical Scrappers Blog Hoppers!

Practical Scrappers http://practicalscrappers.blogspot.com

Audrey http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com/

Wendy C www.stampingrules.com 

Erin http://girlpaperscissors.blogspot.com

Majken  http://chocoscrapaholic.blogspot.com/

Christine http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com

Ruth  http://paperandmusings.wordpress.com/

Lee-Anne http://lee-annelovethejourney.blogspot.com

Bobbi http://vintagemusedesigns.blogspot.com/ **you are here**

Kerri http://kerrikr8tions.blogspot.com *next stop*

Alison  http://alisondaydesigns.com/

Lisa http://www.snappinandscrappin.blogspot.com/

Cheryl http://patchesandscraps.blogspot.com

Laura http://scrapaddict4life.blogspot.com/

Deborah http://scrappinthelittlethings.blogspot.com/

Suzanna  http://lifestrivialities.typepad.com/

Winner for Practical Scrappers May Blog Hop!!!

Thank you for all the comments, I truly appreciate you all!

The LUCKY winner for the assortment of 6x6 papers, washi tape and twine is….comment #6 Jenessa!!!  Please email me at bsmith.vintagemuse@gmail.com and I'll get them in the mail!  Thanks for stopping by :)

Compendium of Curiosities III Challenge #3- Faux Tea Roses

 Hi everyone, today I'm sharing a project that I did for the Compendium of Curiosities Challenge III hosted by Linda Ledbetter.  Challenge number three is a technique found on page 65 of Tim Holtz's Compendium of Curiosities Volume Three book called Faux Tea Roses.  If you don't have this great book you can find it here and Tim Holtz will even sign it for you!!!  This challenge is sponsored by Inspiration Emporium who have a wonderful gift voucher to give away to one lucky random winner. Also, the Curiosity Crew Pick wins a fabulous pack of goodies from Tim and Mario!  Now,here is my take on this challenge with Faux Tea Roses.

The base of my project is a Tim Holtz's Burlap Panel.

 Next, I used several pieces out of the Thrift Shop Ephemera Pack.  I shaded all of the paper pieces with Walnut Stain Distress Ink and a blending tool.  Then I distressed all of the paper edges with a bone folder.

I had a lot of fun making those fabulous Faux Tea Roses of Tim's!

I used several of the metal idea-ology pieces and finish off with a hand dyed bow.

I hope you enjoyed my project, thanks for stopping by and we'll see you next time!