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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.]

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]

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]

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]

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)