Tim Holtz

and so it begins...cha 2012

hey there bloggers! well we have been in anaheim for the last 4 days teaching and setting up for cha which starts today.  thanks to all 300 incredible students i've taught over the past couple of days and to dyan, claudine, and jess for teaching along with me - what fun. i am so excited to share all of the products and ideas we've been working on.  here's a glimpse at all of the booth set up i've also been working on in between my pretty crazy teaching schedule.  so, with starbucks in hand, we're off to cha this morning (be sure to follow mario on twitter or facebook for all of the behind the scenes details from the show floor) ...t!m

california here we come...

well bloggers, we are off to anaheim for CHA!  we've been working non-stop around the studio to get things ready for the workshops & education, class kits, booth display boards, and samples, samples, samples.  i actually am looking forward to the next few hours of travel for a little down time...  of course i'll be blogging from the show sharing all i can right here on the blog with you throughout the next week...

cha-winter 2012...ranger

hey bloggers!  well it's the final product preview - can't believe it's been almost 2 weeks of sharing new products for this show...whew!  there is no doubt i've been busy designing during my crazy travel schedule, but when inspiration strikes i embrace it.  so today i am thrilled beyond words to see this product come to market.  this is something  i've been wanting in my distress line with ranger for literally years, and quite honestly i've been asked by many for the same.  so get ready to distress your creativity in a whole new way...t!m

cha-winter 2012...sizzix stamp2cut

hello bloggers!  i have something very exciting to share with you today - my latest release with sizzix alterations debuting at cha.  this amazing, innovative product combines the incredible technology of the sizzix eclips machine with the eclectic designs of my stampers anonymous stamps.  i could simply not showcase the ability of this new release with just typed words, so pull up a chair.  this is something that has been in the works for over a year, and it's finally ready and shipping in march...
introducing stamp2cut...t!m
 

cha-winter 2012...idea-ology (part 3)

can't believe it's friday already bloggers and today is the final preview of my new idea-ology releases.  there is just so much inspiration around here as we continue to get ready for the upcoming cha.  i really love the frenzy show time creates for this industry!

...speaking of frenzy, i've been waiting for the packaging sample of this NEW-NEW product line i'm releasing at cha (i mean i'm over the top EXCITED about it).  it just arrived so i will be filming a video today to post and share the details with you tomorrow right here on the blog...

today, let's get right to the new idea-ology shipping in march...t!m

cha-winter 2012...idea-ology (part 2)

the journey continues with more cha previews of idea-ology...but first, i have a surprise giveaway to a lucky blogger for posting a comment yesterday.  i just so happen to have an extra new "destinations" paper stash to send to the following winner...
congrats to Jeannine: (email me your address)
loving this new paper stash. thanks for spreading out the releases -- it will make it a little easier on the pocketbook since I want everything I've seen so far -- simply amazing releases. Posted by: Jeannine | January 18, 2012 at 05:47 PM

i really appreciate you sharing the excitement of the new releases by leaving your comments.  there's no doubt i'm excited for today's preview of the first half of the new idea-ology embellishments shipping in march too.  this collection of eclectic treasures is only the beginning...t!m

cha-winter 2012...idea-ology (part 1)

well bloggers it sounds to me from reading your comments that you're also loving the new stamps - thanks so much... so i think it's time for some idea-ology today!  i have to tell you that the samples i've been seeing from the designers i've asked to make some things are simply over the top.  i can't wait to share the inspiration with all of you once they're all set up in the booth at cha.  one of things i like most about idea-ology is the fact that each release i do is designed to tie in with all of my previous releases in the line, the papers, findings, and fasteners really compliment each other - this year is no exception.  this release is all shipping in march - time to get those creative ideas going...t!m

cha-winter 2012...stampers anonymous (part 2)

day 2 of new stamps bloggers!  i'm so happy to share the rest of my new stampers anonymous stamps that are shipping right after cha in january.  this release has definitely been inspired by my travels over the past few years.  our life is filled with adventures both the ones we've taken, and the ones we've yet to explore.  these images certainly reflect the one thing i've said all along - enjoy the journey...t!m

cha-winter 2012...stampers anonymous (part 1)

hello again bloggers!  hope you had a relaxing and creative weekend.  can't say our was relaxing around the studio, but it was definitely creative.  we are working non-stop to get all of the kitting, prepping, and last minute displays put together for cha which is just a couple of weeks away - yikes!  nevertheless it's always totally worth all of the effort when it finally comes together on trade show day.  i can't tell you how much i appreciate all of your comments of excitement and inspiration about my new alterations releases.  hopefully the excitement continues this week as i share more product previews starting off with part 1 of my stamps from stampers anonymous...t!m

cha-winter 2012...sizzix alterations (part 3)

happy friday bloggers!  thanks for all of the comments you've been leaving about the new releases, i agree the anticipation of it all is crazy.  today is the final preview of my new releases with sizzix alterations for this show and this batch will be shipping in april.  i absolutely love this collection of vintage inspired elements and just wait until you see the samples i've created using these for cha.  i'll be back on monday to kick off the week with my new stamps, can't wait...t!m

cha-winter 2012...sizzix alterations (part 2)

this is all so exciting isn't it bloggers?  to see all of these new things just makes my head continue to spin with ideas.  it's definitely a sample making frenzy around the studio and my vagabond is working almost non-stop!  this next batch of releases from my sizzix alterations line will be shipping in march and includes some fun dimensional dies along with one that i've been wanting since i first launched alterations...t!m

cha-winter 2012...sizzix alterations (part 1)

hi bloggers!  it's that time of year again when the creative wheels are in full motion and the buzz and excitement of cha (the craft and hobby trade show) is just weeks away.  this is the time in our industry when new products, ideas, and techniques emerge and i'm excited to share it all with you.  over the next two weeks leading up to the show i will be posting product previews of the latest releases i have coming out in the first half of 2012.  remember, this is all about sharing in the excitement of what's coming your way, and getting your mind thinking of ideas to create.  to start things off, here's a look at some of the new stuff i've created for sizzix alterations.  this is the first batch of products shipping in february that includes some fun and "different" things - enjoy...t!m

extreme stickling...

well bloggers, talk about taking your love of crafting to the extreme!  check out the first video installment of ranger's new "extreme stickling" series on ranger's blog.  this monthly series will have you asking yourself, what's next!?  creative conviction at it's best...t!m

thanks for the wishes...

hey bloggers!  well i'm back from my annual birthday trip to the happiest place on earth and what a trip it was.  i want to start off by saying a huge thank you for all of the tweets, facebook, email, and text wishes on my birthday - wow!  i also want to say thank you to those who sent such incredible birthday cards to me.  i came back to the studio to a huge pile of mail and was simply blown away by the thoughtful creativity shared by all of you.  thank you just doesn't seem like enough, but know that it is genuine and sincere...

idea-ology storage...

alright bloggers!  with the new year just beginning i know many of you (like me) are trying to find ways to get your creative stash organized and keep it that way.  so pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and check out this in depth video as i share with you tips and ideas using my new idea-ology storage line.  these cases have changed the way i organize my tools, inks, papers, and embellishments whether at home or on the road.  hopefully you'll find some inspiration and discover it is possible that supply meets solution...t!m

 

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happy 2012...

happy new year bloggers!  wishing everyone an amazing year, and i hope many of you have set a resolution to take time for yourself to simply create every now and then.  i know that the holidays are a difficult time to find extra hours in the day to play, and i really applaud those that participated in uploading all of the tags throughout the 12 tags.  while my intention was not to do any type of "contest" initially, i did decide it would be fun to see how many actually completed and posted their tags within the month.  so with that, i'm happy to start off the new year and give away some pretty amazing prizes!  thanks again everyone and happy 2012...t!m