CCC#6, Shapes, Ephemera..........

I'm back.........................And finally got around to doing the Compendium of Curiosities Challenge #6 that the lovely Linda at StudioL3 is hosting for all of us T!m fans. This week it is a multi medium collage technique in Tim's new book, page 66. Also, I am entering this in Lots to Do Wk29 Challenge: Shapes and the Order of the Opeus Gluei challenge: Fun w/Ephemera

My list of supplies:
**sheet music
**dictionary text
**deco red music paper
**multi medium matte finish
**Distress Ink: Tea Dye
**misc fibers
**grungepaper by Tim Holtz (for music note)
**Filmstrip Ribbon by Tim Holtz
**Glossy Accents by Ranger (to adhere Filmstrip Ribbon)
**music note die by Provo Craft
**Chipboard tag
**made with love woven ribbon
**puzzle piece (upcycled from my kids old toys)

Hope you like it. Tell me whatcha think....................

Happy 4th of July Sweet Brother

Just had to post this for you, Damon. I know Laguna is missing you deeply today. Your memory is alive and well there still. The parade won't be the same without you but I know all your dear friends are celebrating with the hilarious memories you have left them with.

Today I think of FREEDOM. So precious to us all that we take that very thing away from those that do not obey our laws. Rest assured that those that have taken you away from us will never again know the joy of FREEDOM again.

So, sweet Damon, don your Red, White and Blue outfit of choice. Grab the American flag and prance around in all your Glory up there in Heaven. Make everyone there feel the tremendous joy you have brought to us all in the past..............

Drunken Stamper's Challenge: Vacation

I obviously went with the Vacation theme with emphasis on travel. Was so fun to make a vintage style travel tag. I am entering this in the Drunken Stamper's Challenge#23. Haven't entered that challenge in awhile but got a new French Post Card stamp and thought it would work perfectly! For the photo strip I actually put clear packing tape on some of T!m's Lost and Found papers then soaked in warm water and rubbed the paper off the back. Leaves you with a transparent film effect.

Supplies:

**Distress Inks (by Ranger): Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen

**French Post Card Stamp by All Night Media

**Script background stamp by Inkadinkado

**Postage Stamp stamp is Tim Holtz by Stampers Anonymous

**Lost and Found Papers by Tim Holtz

**Glossy Accents (by Ranger) to adhere 'filmstrip'

**misc ribbons/fibers

4th Inspired Monoprint Challenge

This week's challenge for Studio L3's Blog Challenge: Compendium of Curiosities #3--Monoprint technique. To be honest, I was having trouble with this one. Every attempt ended in disappointment (but now I have lots of bits and pieces for other projects!). Anyway, last night we were sitting on the deck watching the fireworks (thanks Landsdowne) and it came to me---what I could do w/the monoprint technique. First thing this morning (well, after making French toast for the family) went down to my craft studio and whipped this up in a jiffy. Happy 4th of July everyone!

Supplies:

**Alcohol inks: Watermelon, Twilight Purple, Sail Boat Blue and Meadow

**glossy paper from Stampers Anonymous

**Stazon Jet Black Ink

**fireworks and 4th of July Stamp by Marcella K

**black cs

Happy 4th All!

Finally got my 4th of July cards done. Had my brother in mind while creating these as the 4th was one of his favorite holidays to get wild and crazy. Will be setting off fireworks in his memory while remembering his crazy 4th traditions.

Challenges these are entered in:

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge: Stars and Stripes
Cuttlebug Spot: Independence Day
ABC Challenge: Red, White and Blue

Supplies/Tools list:
**Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
**Stars Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
**white, red and blue cs
**Distress inks (by Ranger): Faded Jeans and Fire Brick Red
**misc. metallic confetti stars
**blue and red metal panels by Walnut Hollow
**red striped and blue striped ribbon
**4th of July stamp by Marcella K
**pinking scissors

Happy 4th of July to all!