It's a Naturals Evolution with Tim Holtz Ranger Ink - Day 7

 

Are you thinking about a unique décor piece to add to your home?  Today we have a fantastic idea for using our Naturals collection, Tim Holtz stains and Clear Stamps to create a fantastic tartan/plaid frame.  We also have a home décor category in our Naturals contest - just sayin'

 

We asked our design team to give you a great idea each day, and Robbie Herring has come up with a really creative one.  Not to mention that the Clear Stamps and Ranger Ink totally enhanced the look of this project and really make the colored stains pop.

 

Plus there are prize opportunities at the end, so keep reading...

Altered Frame by Robbie Herring

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I have never used the Tim Holtz Stains before and was so excited to see the applicator when I opened them!  They are kind of like an old-time bingo marker.   My first thought was how fun it would be to make polka-dots with them.  After I purchased my frame, I decided to experiment and the plaid look is what I came up with.  I still think it would be cool to add polka-dots and I'm going to do that soon, but I like the look of the plaid.  I picked up this frame at Michaels.  It has a 5x7 opening for a photo, but I chose to use a sheet of cork instead.  It's also available at Michaels.  The bird is a wooden bird that I picked up at a craft fair.  If you can't find a shape you like, I think this would be great with a wooden initial instead.

The tartan/plaid is SO easy to do!  All you have to do is choose your first color, grab a ruler and get started.  Make some random lines going each way with the first color.  After that, you have a 'pattern' to follow.  Simply start filling it in randomly with the other two colors.  No need for a brush, just use the applicator tip.

 

Tips: 

1. Have some paper towels handy.  As I did each of the stripes, I ran a paper towel over it.  The wood on my frame was very pourous, so this helped cut down on bleeding.

2. To get deeper colors, go over the lines again until you have the look you want.

For the stamping on the bird, I wanted softer edges to go with the softer edges of the frame.  I chose to use the distress ink to get softer stamped words that are still great images, just not quite as crisp as the archival ink stamps.

 

Coloring the flowers was very simple, too!  Little Yellow Bicycle has made them so easy to separate.  Did you know that each layer has a thin foam dot between it?  If not, now you do!

 

Tip: Just pull apart each of the layers.  Let them dry completely.  Re-assemble them and adhere to your page! 

I also stamped on the tag and used some Walnut Stain to color the lace.

 

Tip:  If you don't like your initial color choice, try stamping slightly off-set with a second color.  The clear stamps make this so easy to do and to line up.

 

Little Yellow Bicycle Supplies:

NA-JT10 Jute Pack - Light (4 colors, 72" each)

NA-WB10 Wood Buttons - Printed

NA-SP20 Stick Pins - Wood Beads

NA-BF20 Layered Burlap Flowers - Mum

NA-BS10 Layered Burlap Stickers - Tags

CSS-104 Cling Word Stamps - Faith

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Gathered Twigs

Ranger Tim Holtz Archival Ink - Aquamarine

Ranger Tim Holtz Stain - Walnut, Peeled Paint, Faded Jeans

Michaels Frame

Wood Craft Bird

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Prizes: We already gave away one big box of Naturals and we have another one to give away this Friday, March 15th.  Just leave a comment here on the blog and/or on our facebook (maybe do both just to be safe) to enter to win. Leave a comment each day and increase your chances. 

 

AND we are giving away a set of stamps each day on each of our social sites: Blog, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Leave a comment at each of those sites each day and increase your chances to win some of our amazing stamps.  We gave away stamps to 20 people last week!

 

Also, be sure to visit our friends at Ranger Ink on their facebook page.  They have wonderful inspiration to share on their FB and blog each day.  And, quite frankly, we love how their ink works with our stamps.

 

Don't forget... to use all of the inspiration from our Design Team to enter our Naturals Contest.  See details HERE.

 

Happy Tuesday!

 

 

 

Comments

[Sue D]

1.

Love the plaid frame!

[Larissa Heskett =)]

2.

Very clever and a great tutorial to make the frame. love how you did that. Great job and THANKS for sharing!! =)

[Nola Harris]

3.

Love the frame just makes me want to dance a fling!!!!!!

[Janie T]

4.

So pretty. Love the technique on the frame.

[Lucy Martin del Campo]

5.

So adorable!!!

[Ruth G]

6.

What an amazing technique to make the plaid!!! I love the colors and the sweet, wordy birdy! Thanks for sharing!

[Ange]

7.

Very pretty! Love the frame.

[Lee]

8.

I adore the plaid frame and the cork/natural backing!

[Samantha T.]

9.

So lovely!

[Jennie Wheeler]

10.

Love the accents on the frame!

[Lisa L. ( Lisa's Creative Niche)]

11.

how beautiful! Love the browns, greens and blues together!!!

[Kathy P]

12.

What a great technique for a masculine card! Love plaids!

[Laura G.]

13.

This is such an awesome project!!

[tammy K]

14.

this is so gorgeous!

[angela]

15.

Love this!

[KellyG]

16.

So cool! Love this!

[Juliana]

17.

I just love this project!!! So clever to make the plaid frame!!!

[fonda rush]

18.

more inspiration! i love it! thank you for the opportunity to win!

[LinhC]

19.

Beautiful home decor piece!

[Marcia Scantlin]

20.

I love that plaid frame. How cool is that?

[Denise Bryant]

21.

cool frame project!

[tammy b]

22.

yahoo! always a fan of LYB and ranger so i adore the pairing on this!

[Elizabeth O]

23.

Lovely!!!! I seriously need to go to mIchaels ;) TFS
Have a wonderful day!

[Pam Sohan]

24.

Love this frame ! The colors are fabulous !

[Dorina D]

25.

Very clever and a great tutorial to make the frame. love how you did that. Great job.

[shartl]

26.

I've never tried the Distress stains before but I love that plaid frame! Also really like the way you colored the flowers to customize the look!

[Tammy Wilson]

27.

Love the plaid design. Going to try this on another type of frame and see how it works...

[Tona]

28.

Love it!

[Latrice]

29.

Love this frame so much!!! Great use of the stains

[SuZeQ]

30.

I love the flannel look. Great home decor piece. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Liz aka javagirl]

31.

so many fun things

[Carol B]

32.

Cute Home Decor project!!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

[Suzi]

33.

Loving the plaid! And the wonderful textures, of course!

[Amy#8546(TheTigersHaven)]

34.

This is Beautiful. The blue just jumps right out at you. I havent had the chance to use Tim Holtz stains either. After seeing this I would love too. Wonderful job creating. I love it.

[donnetta firster]

35.

I like this may have to steal this idea lol

[Barbara MacAskill]

36.

WoW! I love this idea! I know I have some old frames out in the garage! Now I have to get a flashlight out and go find them so I can try this! Good thing I am anal and label EVERY box with exactly what is in it! It SHOULD be easy to find them unless hubby or son moved stuff around again! I'm off on the hunt but thanks for the inspiration!!!

[Sophiegirl]

37.

Nice home decor project. Like replacing the paper in the frame with cork, compliments the natural look with the other elements. Like using the inks to get just the right colors with the nautrals!

[Michelle Moore]

38.

Very elegant and understated.

[Miriam Prantner]

39.

That frame looks so cool, rustic, yet modern. Gorgeous!

[Robin Buchholz]

40.

What a cute frame, I love the colors!

[Janetta Zeimetz]

41.

Love the project! I like the stamped wooden bird and the flowers just set it off. Thanks for sharing!

[Karen]

42.

Wow I love todays decor project, love the stamped bird, and the design on the frame, amazing.

[{vicki}]

43.

love the plaid frame!
and great tip on restamping with another color!

[Lynn B]

44.

fabulous project today, love the plaid look!

[Beatrice Lawson]

45.

Totally mad for this cool plaid! What a simple elegant idea, and I can imagine customizing this with colors appropriate to seasons or themes. Way to go!