it's day 1 and time for some fun...

"santa's wish" - tim holtz 2007
supplies needed:
craft sheet (ranger)
ink blending tool (ranger)
distress inks: antique linen, fired brick, peeled paint, vintage photo, black soot (ranger)
distress crackle paint: fired brick, old paper (ranger)
stamp set (stampers anonymous)
grungeboard (timholtz idea-ology)
paper distresser (tonic studios)
tag and embellishments

step 1: paint part of tag with old paper distress crackle paint using brush cap (apply a medium to heavy coat for larger cracks - thicker the paint/bigger the cracks). let dry & crack.

step 2: paint grungeboard piece with fired brick distress crackle paint (*tip: attach grungeboard piece to craft sheet using a glue dot so it won't slide around while painting it). let dry & crack.

step 3: ink crackled tag and grungeboard with various colors of distress ink using ink blending tool (*tip: ink tool by tapping onto distress ink pad, start tool on craft sheet and apply ink to tag in circular motion to avoid harsh ink lines and blend colors better)

step 4: stamp santa image over tag using black ink (i used black soot distress). (*note how the image fades away when stamped over crackle.  if you want to image to show over crackle paint, i suggest stamping with acrylic paint vs. ink)

step 5: distress edges of tag by dragging paper distresser along edges of tag.

step 6: embellish tag with grungeboard letter and attach with brads or staples.  add other found objects or embellishments to personalize.

Comments

[Sarah]

1.

OMG this is freakin' awesome! And I'm the first one here!!
Totally love this idea Tim! You're a champion!
I have that santa stamp, and I've been wondering what to do with it, so this is great for me!! That prize pack looks fabulous - I'm just busting to get my hands on some grungeboard!
Pick me! Pretty PLEEEAAAASEE!! LOL!

[Donna]

2.

Wow lovely tag. Recently bought some of the new crackle paints but haven't had much time to play with them yet! Love the look of the grungeboard, can't wait till it makes it into my local craft shop!
Looking forward to the next 11 days :)

[Kim Ross]

3.

Twelve techniques countdown? LOVE IT!! Thank you for including so many photos, so we can see exactly how the look was accomplished. I'll be bookmarking and coming back daily! :)

[Linda Gray]

4.

Tim, So glad to see you now have a blog. Since Carol Duvall moved off of HGTV I haven't been able to see any of your projects. Such a bummer... Love the tag! Thanks for the detailed instructions.

[Judy]

5.

Tim - have just found your blog this week - so good to see it! I LOVE the way you're showing us step-by-step how to this tag [and those to come!] You're an awesome teacher - and btw thanks for being so sweet to me when I had to leave CKU Nashville bc of parent illness. I'm looking forward to the next 12 [11-] days! ~ J

[sarah]

6.

Wow..how absolutely fabulous is this looking forward to the 12 Techniques. the Tag you have created is stunning, thanks for the inspiration. Love the step by step photos. The goodies look great.I love the crackle paints they are so much fun to use. Cant wait to see what tomorrow brings...

[Phyllis B.]

7.

Tim, Thanks so much for being willing to share your techniques and talent with us! I will be anxiously awaiting the next 11 days!

[Connie...Altered Route]

8.

What a wonderful treat this 12 Days of great instructions is going to be...you don't need to treat us with more! I can't wait to play! My GrungeBoard order will arrive any day! I'm so glad you are blogging!! Connie

[Tammy -SCS-Feathers&ink]

9.

Wow....now that is a unique tag. I wouldn't ever want to give it away! I am so glad I found your site. Your work is really different and eclectic. LOVE IT! Happy to sign up to your blog and glean your knowledge!
peace,
Tammy

[Isabelle]

10.

HI Tim !
AWESOME tag (as ever !!) and great to share your techniques with the new products. Thanks !!Recently got the crackle paint and grungeboard and absolutely love the stuff !!
Great to see you blogging :o)

[richele]

11.

the blog is great! i love seeing what you are up to! also think the new crackle paint is awesome. thanks for sharing.
Richele

[Julie H]

12.

Thank you so much for showing all the steps in this process - the generous give-away is a bonus.

[Anne Alley]

13.

Thank you for the techniques!! This is the best Christmas gift. I'm really looking forward to a new project everyday! Keep the fabulous ideas coming!!

[rachel carlson]

14.

GULP!!!! tim's "12 days of Christmas Techniques" - the clouds HAVE parted, this is simply fabulous and thank YOU for sharing it with all of us. and FAB prizes to boot - that grungeboard is ever-so coveted around these parts. i gave you a shoutout on my bloggy tonight. happy creative weekend! hugs, rachel

[SarahG]

15.

Fantastic- Thank you! Can't wait till the grunge board gets her in Australia! Looking forward to your daily posts.
Sarah

[Natalie Briney]

16.

OMG this is totally awesome!!!!!!!! I love this tag and thank you so much for sharing how you made it. I am so excited and can't wait to receive the grungeboard in Australia and have mine on order.... Love your crackle paint too!! Thanks for the bonus give away... yummy stuff T!m....

cheers Natalie Briney

[Natalie Briney]

17.

ps can you tell me where you got your snowflakes from???

[Marble Blue]

18.

This is such a generous idea. I love your idea of sharing the techniques, not just the end results. Hope you continue to do this on your blog after the 12 days of Christmas. I adore the tag for day 1. The antique green blending to the brick reds is gorgeous - amazing colours. Looking forward to the next 11 days. Love - MB

[Hasmin]

19.

Aloha! Tim, Glad you started a blog...this is a great idea with the tutorials.

[MArtina Hart]

20.

Thought you would be too busy to read all the comments Tim. Love your blog. LOVE this tag. Can't wait to see some grunge board for real. You continue to inspire.
Martina

[Anastasia]

21.

I throughly enjoyed the countdown! I am so glad I checked in before bed. The tag is gorgeous! I always love your stuff and your teaching style is really easy to understand...I have been in three of your classes now and have enjoyed them all. As a matter of fact, I am about to recreate the project from your Memories Under Glass CKU class. I think they will make perfect Xmas ornaments! Please consider me in your drawing...you are always so generous. Thanks!

[StarGazer]

22.

Wow! My first visit here & so much inspiration! Awesome!

[hitomi]

23.

OMG! Wooohoooo, thanks so much for the lesson and all the ones to come. Can't wait to see them all. I will play tomorrow. You ROCK Tim!

hugs, hitomi

[Rachel Greig]

24.

Wahoo!!! I just finished my 12 days of Christmas card set on my blog - so I'm keen & ready to sit back and watch all your masterpieces over the next 12 days! Love this idea... esp for those of us not at the Holiday Hideaway next week :) Thanks Tim!!
PS: Great photography!

[Julie G]

25.

Thanks to Julie H for pointing me in this direction. Tim, I was SO looking forward to attending one of your classes when you came to Perth, Australia about 18 months ago, but was having (minor) surgery at the time. Your blog is the next best thing!
I don't have the grungeboard yet but will have a go using chipboard. I know it's not the same, but hey that's all I have. You're so right about appreciating what we have. Thank you for sharing your talent and love of life with people the world over.
See ya mate!

[Lee]

26.

Ok so I am guilty of stopping by and not saying hello! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the tags.
So don't you think that it is time for another visit to Australia! LOL. :)

[Lynne]

27.

Hi Tim, really enjoying your blog and it's great you're taking the time to put up new ideas and projects for all of us.

[Chieko]

28.

Tim!
I love it!Everyday I can learn something new. Especially I am so excited to know how to use different supplies together(Today, distress inks and crackle paint) Thank you so much!
I can't wait tomorrow!
Chieko

[Laura P]

29.

I totally love this. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this for us. I love all your work and can't wait to take a class. I just got some grungeboard and I can't wait to get time to use it!!!!!

[Julie]

30.

Another guilty Aussie!! Love your blog!! Love your work...

[Jacki j]

31.

Oh, I didn't know you were supposed to comment! We are too busy stamping....
JK It also amazes me the number of people who check out my blog and don't comment. But then again, I look at a lot of blogs thru Google reader but I don't always have the time to go to the blog to comment. Friday night, I had a little extra time so I went to all the blogs linked to mine and made many, many encouraging comments.

It's good to see you blogging.

[Sue B]

32.

Love your tag. Even though I've been stamping for several years I'm a newbie to your products. I bought some nearly a year ago and have yet to try them so I will LOVE any techniques you have to offer. I don't have any of the crackle but I've been eyeing it and will now purchase some. Thanks for taking the time to do the techniques. I have your blog on my Google Reader and will keep updated each time you post.

[Nancy]

33.

Yes, lurking here every day :)
I think I commented before... not sure!

Anyways, this looks amazing! You are such an amazing artist and it is so inspiring to watch what you've made. I really like to see how things are done, visual learner, you see ;)

Well, I'm off to the art store NOW to get some red crackle paint and get working on something this afternoon!

Thanks!

Nancy
The Netherlands

[grungedandy]

34.

hi T!m so great you've got a blog now, such a cool idea with the tags and only 30 comments so far betcha get at least 130! LoL can't get grungboard over here (England) quite yet only just got your new releases on easy mount hopefully picking up my last set at Puffin Craft who you did a demo for last Feb will spread the news!
Will defiantly be getting some of these products when we get them over here!
I’m so excited about Christmas I soooo love this season as I always take time off and get to spend it crafting and playing anyhoo looking forward to the rest of the tags thanks for sharing, your now on my stalker , opps I mean feeder list ( just kidding about stalker right you get that?) Seeya hugya *G*

[Elizabeth Munro]

35.

Love the 12 days of techniques idea!! I'll definately be giving them a go :)

[AmyR]

36.

I've never used the crackle paint before but after seeing this I WANT to!! :o) The tag is gorgeous!!

[Derek Meehan]

37.

Tim - Love the idea of the 12 tags of Christmas! Ill be back every day to make the new one and what a cool tag book thats going to make! your new website is very cool and the crackle paints rock!

[Susanne]

38.

Hi Tim, I'm from Germany/Munich and love your products and your style. I'm so happy to found your blog. The idea with the 12 tags for christmas is so lovable!! I tell it to my stamping friends! Now I have to buy the crackle paints because they are great. Thanks for the chance to win the sets for the 12 tags. Best wishes Susanne

[Linda]

39.

Thanks Tim love all your ideas must get all the stuff I need together to have a go.
Hope you have a Happy Christmas and get new things to try.

[Mandy]

40.

great tag tim. love your stamps and SO glad you went unmounted!

see you tomorrow

mandy

[Lauri]

41.

Don't very often post to blogs but since you asked nicely...

Love the idea of a technique, I never know what to do with you products if I haven't been in one of your classes. Now I can learn all sorts of things.

Thanks.

[Evelyn]

42.

Looking forward to seeing this set. Might even persuade me to get my stuff out and have a play. I am looking forward to Australia getting the Grungeboard in and also getting the crackle paint as it seems as rare as hens teeth at the moment.

[Liz--Prescott, AZ]

43.

Most AWESOME!! I couldn't sleep because I knew that TODAY was the FIRST day of what I knew was going to be the beginning of my MUSE returning!! Thank you TIM. This just goes to show what an awesome, caring guy you are. You're spending alot of your "days off" to teach, share, thrill, yada, yada, yada....
I have everything needed to follow your instructions, I love all your products. I even love the smell of GB!!! It's the perfect day to play in the studio too. It's freezing outside, trying to snow, there's a turkey in the oven and I'm off of work so what could be better??? I'm thrilled to be able to follow your instructions and maybe create a wonderful piece of art. Thanks to you and your crew for sharing.
Liz

[Sares]

44.

LOL I guess you are getting more comments on your blog now, huh? Regardless of whether I go in the draw to win that kit, Tim, I just wanted to leave you a message to say that your work really touches people all over the globe (I am in Australia and your fan base is huge here).
I love the way you layer your style - paint + ink + stamping + found objects. Thanks for the great tips!
Sarah

[Felicity Smith]

45.

Gday Tim, Would you believe I have just gone onto broadband!!I can at last get to your blog with ease!! Here down south of western Australia, we are a bit behind with, the grunge, crackle paint etc. Can't wait to be able to access your new products,and play, play, play. Keep the inspiration flowing Tim, you are so coooool.

Thank you for taking the time to read these comments.

[Charmaine B]

46.

Hi Tim, Wow what a generous person you are and I'd also like to thank Julie H for telling me about your blog. I love this tag and the colours are absolutely yummy! I'm hanging out for that grungeboard to get here, I'll have a go on some canvas for now, thanks for sharing and being such an inspiration to us all.Keep up the good work, cheers from Char in AUS

[Jen Crossley]

47.

THis is very cool Tim Like everyone in Oz I will have to wait till all your new stuff comes down under its frustrating
Thanks for sharing
Jen

[Doris]

48.

I really like the step by step directions - they're really easy to follow - almost like being in class with you!

[Karen]

49.

The tutorial is amazing! Thank you so much! And then- blog candy to boot! So generous! As always, looking forward to each day's post, but especially so for the next 11 days! Also - try as I might - I am having no luck convincing my husband that I NEED to convert our bedroom into a studio just like yours! Thanks again and like Donkey in Shrek says - PICK ME! PICK ME! LOL.

[Libby Morris]

50.

Fair Dinkum!

I've been waiting for this. You could poop on a tag and I'd try to copy it LOL!

Love ya stuff!

Please dont send me a poop tag lol

Much love n grunge

Lib x