Creative Chemistry: Day 10

Wow! Not only did I complete all lessons in Tim Holt'z online class, "Creative Chemistry 101" from Online Card Classes, but I managed to do the homework in 3 weekends. (I so envy everyone who can craft nightly--even moreso daily!! LOL) There was talk on the All Things Tim Yahoo Group about some people that were disappointed that the last day had only one technique. I'm sure it was a context issue, and not a disappointment in the whole class, because I admit to feeling a bit bummed as well, maybe because I thought the last day would have even more. But, Tim did add a Day 11 to the class, which were some pretty funny bloopers as well as card samples for every technique presented. This I found really educational, as sometimes I have issues trying to get a technique to "fit pretty" in an overall card design...if you know what I mean. I also need to learn how to add embelishments..for just the right touch...but I guess first I must decide if my issue is based on my overall hoarder obsession as opposed to the "but I don't want to ruin what I did" issue! LOL!

But, back to the final technique...again, I can't say anything specific, but I will say, I now have 2 bottles of Rock Candy Stickles that are stickle-less. You can sorta see the sparkle in the picture. I can't read the maker of this stamp, but the title is "Cathedral Windows", and it is a big-a$$ wood mounted stamp!! I have absolutely no idea what I could do with this tag, methinks this would be another great ATC technique though!

So, thank you for visiting and seeing my progression on the Creative Chemistry techniques! And if you ever get a chance to join Tim on another online class, I recommend it!! You have access to the videos and handouts for life! And everything was so well documented. I personally hope that we see a "Creative Chemistry 201" eventually!

Creative Chemistry Day 9!

Almost there!! Two weeks of Tim Holtz's Online Card Class, "Creative Chemistry 101" Day 9 was all about Perfect Pearls. I had won my first set of these shimmery powders, the Patina one, and thought that was all I'd need. Eventually I had bought the Precious Metals set. Now they come in all sorts of colors...good news, you can buy them individually! The first two techniques I had done before, and they are pretty cool. The stamp from the middle is Stampers Anonymous. The third one...which is the first tag in the picture...is Amazing!! I think my background is too varied, but you can sorta see the gold and copper pearls floating on the surface. This one will be great for ATC's!
Again, as I'm home on dial-up, I'm only loading the "class picture". I'll try to get individuals up at a later date. And look for the final post!

Creative Chemistry Day 8

I have to say, I have very much enjoyed Tim Holtz's Online Card Class "Creative Chemistry 101". Yes, there have been some overlaps on techniques I've already known, but being a TH junkie, that is to be expected!

Day 8 had me stamping on Sticky Back Canvas, which is pretty cool stuff. That stamp image is from Magenta. I had issues with the Distress Crackle Resist, but this one sorta worked. At least you can see the layering effect. And the butterflies is a crackle stain technique. I am out of grungeboard so had to use grungepaper. I think that was too thin, but the effect is pretty neat. And of course, now I'll need more stains! LOL!
As I'm home on dial-up, I doing the bare-bones uploads. Maybe I'll upload the individual images at a later time. Meanwhile, next post, on to Day 9!

Creative Chemistry Day 7

My day 7 techniques were ones that I had done before, either from the Compedium of Curiosities or from Tim's blog. First, the batik one, which is pretty cool, even if it calls for that evil household appliance (which is a step I left out this time, as I just didn't have time to make plug=in room for it.) The Dolphins are from PSX and the saying from Stampscapes. Oh and if you look closely, the spritz and flick made bubbles for the swimming!

#2, the Rusted Enamel---Fabulous!! I have done this on quite a few cards.

And #3: Distress Powder Embossing Resist. I only have a few colors of the Distress Embossing Powder with the Mustard being my lightest one. I probably didn't pick the best image (and I forgot where this one came from) But it is pretty cool how this works, so give it a try.

I didn't have time to finish Day 8, but have no fear, it, as well as the remaining two days will be posted by the end of the week!! Catch you later.

Creative Chemistry Day 6

My Markers are Here!!! Odd I'm so excitied, as I am a lousy colorer! I do love the watercolor look, though, as it allows you to go outside the lines. So, below are my different samples of dry paper, wet paper, waterbrushing, and my new alltime, will do this from now on...blending by picking up the one color from the craft mat...how truely spectacular!!

And on the right: Using the markers on the stamp directly, one I used with the old Marvy markers. And OH!!! This new specialty paper is amazing!!! (That was in the order too! LOL!)

The leaves are from PSX and theMorning Glory is from Penny Black.

OK, on to posting Day 7!

Creative Chemisty Day 5

Yippie! My markers and stains arrived from Absolutely Everything on Friday! I was so motivated to start playing, all my housework was done and I was heading to the dump by 10:30 Sat. morning! I still had a time constraint, so I was sorta hoping for that zen clarity I had forthe first four days, when I was just focusing on the techniques. But first I had to open and try all my new colors out! (see the sub-title to the blog? See my problem? first hour gone...}

OK...Focus! Grab my pack of kraft resist papers...find one that fits the format and then find out the only area of resist is the vety bottom! LOL! I used Bundled Sage, Rusty Hinge and Stormy Sky DS's. The stamp set is Tim's.

OK, on to the the 2nd, stamping with stains. I Love this one! I wish is stayed just a bit brighter, but pretty cool.Both stamps are from Stampers Anonymous.

And then technique #3. I think this will rank with the airgun/alchohol ink technique from Compendium #1...one I just can't get to work!! This was my 3rd attempt, and has some of the marbelized look. The stamps are from JudiKins and the old House Mouse carrier.

OK, on to day 6 and the Markers!

Creative Chemistry: Day 4

OK..here is my class work from Day 4! I didn't do Day 5 as I only have 3 stains (linen, vintage photo and concord), but the rest are on order, so hopefully next week I can move ahead!

I don't have Tim's waterbrush's het, but the ones I have worked great on technique 1. The stamp is from Scottish Borders. Technique 2 was making your own mists. I confess: I had done this before, so used two of the older colors: Only to find out I had also used Pigment Pearls in at least one of them: So it's a bit sparkly! The mask is from Heidi Grace, I believe...

And finally: Making your own stamp pad: I had done this in a class years ago...thought it would be great for my Penny Black Christmas Cards, and then never did it: Now I have, and I can't wait to start my Christmas Cards!! This will make those beautiful Penny Black stamps, that I have colored using markers, so easy to do! I'm not sure this stamp by Inkadinkadoo is the best example, but I printed out 3, and they were all identical!

So, until my next stamping session when I can catch up: Have a great crafting week!

Creative Chemistry: Day 3

Hello again! Here are my Day 3 samples from Tim's Creative Chemistry Online Class. Unlike Day 2, I just couldn't find a way to tie all 3 together, so they are quite the mish-mash! On sample 1 I used Stream, Butterscotch, Meadow and Peach Belini Alcohol Inks. The stamp is from Sideshow Stamps. Sample 2: My only Archival colors other than Jet black are Olive and Cobalt. So while the resist shows, it's not as clear as Tim's sample. Note to self: pick up some lighter colors! And the 3rd sample: Lavender, Concord and Seedless Preserves DI's were used. Since his butterflies looked so nice in his sample, I used the same...and the reflections stamp is his script stamp from his reflections set.

So, stay tuned: Day 4 should be coming up shortly!

Creative Chemistry: Day 2

I finally got time this weekend to catch up with my first ever online class, Tim Holt'z Creative Chemistry. I'm able to watch the video's during my lunch hour, and thank heavens his hand-outs are so concise, as I had no problem doing the class work a few days later. These were three techniques I was already very familiar with...so they were a good way for me to settle in and get started!

The stamp is from Magenta, and as I had left the first tag blank, I went back to show the different effects. This sorta carried over to the third tag, where I decided to continue sorta with the same ink colors, just to have an equal comparison.

Now, if only I knew how to load multiple pictures on the blog I'd be all set! So stay tuned! As I get more time, I'll try to catch up the other days.