Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Gone a bit grunge!

Hi there :)

After a rather stressful few weeks its been great to get back to some craft therapy.  This project was inspired by the 'Anything Tim' challenge over at A Vintage Journey.  

If you'd asked me 4 months ago who Tim Holtz was I wouldn't have had a clue! I am very new to this world and am learning new things every day.  About 6 weeks ago my wonderful friend Georgie (of 'My Little Blue Craft Box') lent me her 'A Compendium of Curiosities' and I have spent several wonderful evenings learning new techniques and adding to my ever increasing product 'wish list'.  I already have a basic collection of Distress Inks, Distress Paints, stamps, stencils and embellishments so I felt I could attempt to pay homage to the king of grungy perfection, Tim Holtz. 

 

I started out with a collection of papers including pieces torn from old sheet music and rent calculation books.


I distressed the edges with Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and played around with the arrangements before gluing in place.

I then used the Distress Embossing Powder stamping technique (page 43 of the Compendium) to stamp a butterfly.  I used clear embossing powder and inked over using more Distress Ink in Vintage Photo.  I then used the Tim Holtz Harlequin Stencil with a Lindy's spray to add some colour and dry wall tape to add more texture.

 

Page 45 of the Compendium shows a technique for creating a rusted look to grunge board.  I used the same technique on some Dusty Attic cogs using some Vintage Photo Distress Embossing Powder.


I found an old metal buckle and strapped an 'Idea-ology' word band to it with some hessian string. I also added 'Idea-ology' chit chat stickers.

 

I went round the edges of the piece adding Distress Ink in Broken China to add some more depth.  I rubbed 'Treasured Gold' over the drywall tape, added a selection of stamps (applied using black archival ink), some metal embellishments, vintage postage stamps, die cut cogs and some butterflies (cut from some patterned paper) to bring a delicate element to the piece.



I am so pleased with how it turned out, I hope you like it too.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

 A Vintage Journey - 'Anything Tim'

 That's Crafty - 'Wings and Things'

A Sprinkle of Imagination - 'Anything Goes'

Country View Challenges - 'Anything Goes'

Thanks for reading, stop by again soon,

B
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21 comments:

  1. Pamellia19 March 2015 at 12:22

    Wow Becky, this is fabulous! I'm glad Georgie gave you her Compendiums, because you are a natural! I love how you pieced this together and your colours are perfectly vintage and Tim-like! Well done and welcome to the world of paper crafts! See you again soon, Pamellia :)

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    1. Unknown19 March 2015 at 18:13

      Hi Pamellia and thank you for your kind comment :) I can't wait to try some more techniques and start to find my own style. See you soon x

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  2. Unknown19 March 2015 at 23:46

    Hi Becky!! Welcome to the world of Tim Holtz!! I was in your same position (Who's Tim?) several years ago, and I'm telling you, his style and products changed my crafty life!! So much so, I'm proud to be here at your blog as a representative of A Vintage Journey to say THANK YOU for joining in our Anything Tim 1-Year Birthday Celebration!! Your page is AWESOME with your collection of Tim Techniques and goodies!! I'm so glad that you're giving grungy a try!! Hope to see you again!! XOXO-Shari

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    1. Unknown20 March 2015 at 06:14

      Hi Shari :) thanks for your lovely comment! I can't believe I'm only a few months into my journey and already obsessed with my new hobby! I sit at work thinking of new layouts when I should be thinking about the complexities of English law, Opps!!! I love how Tim has brought his unique style to the world of paper craft and mixed media and made it accessible to newbies like me. His style is modern and exciting and a world away from the paper craft I remember from 20 years ago. My eyes have been opened and I won't be closing them any time soon xx

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  3. Jennie Atkinson20 March 2015 at 23:39

    Hi Becky! what a fabulous piece! I love how your wonderful collage came together, so many fabulous pieces and so artfully put together. Gorgeous colours and great layering. Looking forward to seeing what else you create as you continue your journey. Thank you for joining us at A Vintage Journey. Jennie x

    PS We are all obsessed on this Tim Holtz vintage journey !

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    1. Unknown21 March 2015 at 08:38

      Hi Jennie, thanks so much! Pleased it can pass as a Tim Holtz styled piece. Can't wait to try more challenges. Xx

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  4. Unknown22 March 2015 at 15:17

    This is amazing hun, I love how this came out. The techniques you've been learning are really paying off. I can't wait to see what else you come up with on your creative journey!
    Thanks so much for my shout out too ;)
    Hugs
    Moi xx

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    1. Unknown22 March 2015 at 22:42

      What can I say Georgie, you are a wonderful mentor :) Thanks for your continued support. Big hugs xxxx

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    2. Unknown12 April 2015 at 21:10

      Whoop whoop whoop - wish you'd answer your phone... just seen, you've gone and swiped a £20 GV at CVC! :) So much congrats you wouldn't believe!!
      xxxxxxx

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  5. Samra29 March 2015 at 00:26

    Amazing layout Becky!!! You are quite an artist! Thank you for stopping by my blog earlier and leaving me such a sweet comment :) I am your new follower my dear :)

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    1. Unknown29 March 2015 at 07:27

      Hi Samra :) Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comment. I'm now following you too :) x

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  6. jaine drake29 March 2015 at 17:47

    What a beautifully grungy piece or artwork. It's fabulous. Thank you for entering it into the challenge at ASOI.

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    1. Unknown29 March 2015 at 21:07

      Thank you Jaine. It's always a pleasure to join you guys at ASOI :)

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  7. sarascloset2 April 2015 at 11:34

    Becky, I love that you have taken Tim's book (well, Georgie's, actually!) and found some techniques to try. You did an AMAZING job! I love this collage, especially the rusty gears! Thank you for visiting my blog and for becoming one of my latest followers!

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    1. Unknown2 April 2015 at 13:14

      Hi Sara, thanks for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment. I love your blog :)

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  8. sarascloset2 April 2015 at 11:34

    Becky, I love that you have taken Tim's book (well, Georgie's, actually!) and found some techniques to try. You did an AMAZING job! I love this collage, especially the rusty gears! Thank you for visiting my blog and for becoming one of my latest followers!

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  9. Words and Pictures4 April 2015 at 17:39

    I just love the glow of the colours here, and fabulous layering and textures. Those layered cogs look just wonderful. Thanks so much for joining us on A Vintage Journey.
    Alison xx

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  10. Jenny Marples4 April 2015 at 22:16

    This is such a beautifully designed and aged collage piece Becky. As Alison says, the glow of colours works perfectly to draw you in and make you gaze at it even longer. Thank you so much for joining in our birthday celebrations at AVJ! Jenny x

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  11. sarascloset17 April 2015 at 09:10

    Hmm...thought I commented on your win at CVC, but it seems that I forgot to publish! So congrats on your win at CVC! How exciting!

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