Can you believe we only have two days left with Tim Holtz Ranger Ink? We have had so much fun sharing projects each day. However, we still have a few more AMAZING ideas and projects to unveil, so stick with us...
Today, Vicki Boutin does what she does best and shows us how to get really creative with ink. Her fantastic idea for using our Naturals collection, Tim Holtz Ranger Ink and Clear Stamps is something we can all aspire to, but let's have Vicki tell you all about it...
Layout by Vicki Boutin
I have to say that the LYB Naturals are a new LOVE of mine!! Combine those with a little Ranger magic and it is pure inky bliss! I pulled out the Burlap circles and a bunch of Ranger goodies and got down to business.
These are the burlap circles before I added a little splash of color.
Here is what I did:
1. Add “polka dots” with Picket Fence Distress Paint dabbers. Let dry completely.
2. Color the burlap with Distress Stains (Barn Door, Broken China). Buff color off of the “polka dots” (paint will work as a resist) to expose the white. Let stain dry completely.
3. Ink one side of each circle with Distress Ink (Barn Door, Faded Jeans).
4. Dip the rim of a plastic cup in black paint and add circles. Let paint dry.
The other little trick I added with my Ranger tools was the “delight”ful shadow stamping using the new LYB stamps!
This is a great way to add an extra touch to patterned paper. I stamped the word “delight” in Tumbled Glass Distress Ink (light) and Aquamarine Archival Ink (dark). Note the Canvas banners in the upper corner. I stamped the words with Archival Ink…works great!!!
I love LYB’s Clear Cut Shapes and I am always looking for new ways to secure them to my pages. Step in Tim Holtz Idea-ology Memo Pins! What a great solution for the clear stuff!
Hope this gives you a few ideas for altering the new Naturals line!
I used the distress stains as watercolors to paint the canvas bird. Put the stain on a non-stick craft met and place a pool of water beside it. Dillute as needed. The Picket Fence colored Distress Paint is great to cover any "boo boo's."
Tip - you can use Distress ink as paint, too. Stamp on the craft mat, dillute with water...voila...watercolors...or stain, really.
Love the effect of the double stamping on the sentiment on the card.
Little Yellow Bicycle Products:
JB-107 Let's Do Coffee/Jot in a Journal
B-109 Tiny Blossoms, Birds & Blooms
JB-106 Diamond Doily/Loops & Stitches
JB-103 Linen & Lace - Aqua/Tiny Stripes Aqua
JB-140 - Cardstock Stickers - Fresh Verse - with foil and thermography (43 pieces)
JB-279 Chipboard Shapes - with foil accents (28 pieces)
JB-230 Clear Cuts Shapes - with foil accents (27 pieces)
NA-BSH10 Burlap Shapes - Circles
NA-CV20 Canvas Stickers - Whimsy
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 Crafting!
I love the inks on the circles. Your projects were all amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Judy B | Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 07:43 PM
Love the canvas and burlap shapes!
Posted by: Sue D | Friday, March 15, 2013 at 09:05 PM
Wow! The circles and bird are wonderful!!!! Just love them! Need to try this! Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Larissa Heskett =) | Friday, March 15, 2013 at 08:45 PM
Vicki always has such great ideas! LOVE this!
Posted by: KellyG | Friday, March 15, 2013 at 06:45 PM
Thanks for the awesome tips. Cool bird.
Posted by: Janie T | Friday, March 15, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Great projects today! So creative!
Posted by: Lynda | Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM
Lovin' all this - especially circles.
Posted by: SuZeQ | Friday, March 15, 2013 at 09:57 AM
I love the stamped and inked canvas pieces - a lovely look!
Posted by: Heather | Friday, March 15, 2013 at 08:41 AM
Love anything Vicki creates. I've got to find these shapes. I haven't seen them yet. Those are a for sure must have.
Posted by: Latrice | Friday, March 15, 2013 at 02:02 AM
Fabulous!!! Love the way the Naturals collection works with distress inks, Thanks for sharing!
Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Candida | Friday, March 15, 2013 at 12:14 AM
love how you double stamped the sentiment for a shadow effect, super cool!
Posted by: stacie d | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:27 PM
What a gorgeous layout Vicki!!!
Posted by: Lucy Martin del Campo | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:04 PM
LOVE the burlap circles ! I'm just going to have to give in and get some of TIm's distress inks.
Posted by: Pam Sohan | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:29 PM
LOVE these ideas! :)
Posted by: Lauren N. | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Wow! The circles and bird are wonderful!!!! Just love them! Need to try this! Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Ruth G | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:06 PM
Love all these ideas. Canvas and stamps are fab!
Posted by: stacie d | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 09:33 PM
Vicki is rockin! Love that bird! Thanks for the great ideas!
Posted by: Patti S. | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 09:02 PM
Love with Vicki did with those circles, she always has such clever techniques, love her work!
Posted by: Kim M | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 08:48 PM
oh my. i am SUCH a dot/circle person, i just about swooned when i saw those! absolutely fabulous!
Posted by: tammy b | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 06:35 PM
Great tutorial and fun techniques to use. thanks for sharing this adorable project.
Posted by: Dorina D | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 06:22 PM
These are both great projects!
Posted by: Tona | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 05:57 PM
Wonderful way to use the canvas. Love the multi-colors involved.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 04:27 PM
Adorable projects!! Totally love the bird!
Posted by: Ange | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 04:15 PM
Awesome project!! Thanks for sharing the tips.
Posted by: Denise McMichael | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 03:40 PM
I looked at these the other day and wondered if watercolor pencils would work. Glad to.know that the Ranger inks will work. Love them, have already used the cork tags on a beach layout.
Posted by: Faith Tankersley | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 03:23 PM
I love the watercolor! thank you!
Posted by: Lee | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 03:22 PM
Wow! Love the inky possibilities!
Posted by: Suzi | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 03:06 PM
This is so cool. Love the colors of the bird and the circles.
Posted by: Judy B | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 02:43 PM
So cute! Love the stamping on the burlap and the cool watercolor effect!
Posted by: Karen Schroeder | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 02:36 PM
Gorgeous layout! I love Vicki's style
Posted by: Jennie Wheeler | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 02:06 PM
Love all the textures! That sweet canvas bird is my favorite! Love the colors!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 12:10 PM
Love, lOve, loVe, lovE how Vicki Boutin changed LYB Naturals to fit her layout! Fantastic job! And thanks for the ideas...going to have to try them!
Posted by: Janetta Zeimetz | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:47 AM
love the watercolor effect! thank you for sharing.
Posted by: fonda rush | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:38 AM
Love the little bird.
Posted by: angela | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:38 AM
Love the color treatment given to those circles and that bird. Thanks for the great inspiration!
Posted by: Samantha T. | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:37 AM
Love those circles and the bird is just too cute!!! Thanks for the inspiration and tips!
Posted by: Darlene Satkewich | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM
I love the colors and embellishments used on the layout and the stamp set is super cute!
Posted by: Robin Buchholz | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM
I love how you did those circles!!!
Posted by: tammy K | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM
I love what Vicki did with the round burlap pieces. Fabulous idea.
Posted by: Lisa P | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:41 AM
Cute layout and card! I love the double stamping:)
Posted by: Jamie Greene | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Learned a lot of new techniques and ways to use the Naturals, stamps and the stickers!! Can't wait to recreate some myself.
Posted by: Sophiegirl | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:27 AM
What amazing projects. The layout is beautiful. I love what was dine with the burlap circles. And the card is so adorable. Wonderful job creating.
Posted by: Amy#8546(TheTigersHaven) | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:25 AM
what a pretty layout, thanks for the coloring inspiration.
Posted by: Karen | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:04 AM
Love how these came out! It's like watercoloring.
Posted by: LinhC | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 09:14 AM
These cirlces are my fave!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: {vicki} | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 08:50 AM
Just amazing!! A wonderful layout!
Posted by: Jean A Marmo | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 07:28 AM
I love that technique using those burlap circles. And it seems easy enough to duplicate.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 06:58 AM
this is awesome!! Can't wait to try these! They look like fun!
Posted by: Laura G. | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 06:56 AM
wow! love what they look like after coloring them with the ink! Fabulous layout too!
Posted by: Lisa L. ( Lisa's Creative Niche) | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 06:38 AM