Holiday Countdown featuring Tim Holtz Products!
Hey everyone! May Flaum here and happy to kick off a series of holiday project tutorials for you. What I love about holiday crafting is that you can create things for your loved ones, enjoy some crafting time, and it doesn’t have to take a long time either. Today I have a favorite distress ink stamping technique to feature with one of my favorite Tim Holtz stamps.
To begin with take mini distress inks and color the stamp. It’s ok to overlap colors and mix it up! Don’t have mini ink pads? You can also use distress markers for this.
Spray the stamp with water, then stamp onto watercolor paper.
Isn’t it pretty? I love the blended soft look of this, and it would be pretty just as it is but we have more fun stuff to add. Before we continue, make sure to dry the stamped image totally, and clean and dry the stamp as well.
Next up, it’s time to stamp the image a second time. This time use clear embossing ink and just slowly lower the stamp down so that you are close (it’s ok if not perfect!) to stamping in the same spot.
Coat with clear embossing powder, and heat set. This is going to lock in the lovely colors and add a bit of texture and shine.
To help make the stamped image really pop next use a pale distress ink color, start in the center of the stamped image and work outwards.
Some areas may show up white – that’s ok! You can add a bit more ink for contrast if needed, and when satisfied use the stamped image to become the centerpiece of a card or other project.
Here’s my finished card. I added some embellishments, sprayed everything with perfect pearls mist in sunflower sparkle
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Wowww this is awesome! Love it!
Hugs,
Ellen
How cool is this! I hadn’t thought to spray the stamp after adding distress inks! What a fabulous effect! :)
Beautiful technique!!
This is absolutele GORGEOUS/ AWESOME! Thanks for sharing!
Got to try that one.
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Great technique, lovely card. Thanks for sharing, May!
Love distress ink projects, so thanks for the inspiration.
This is beautiful project–love the watercolor stamp with embossing over it.
This is so gorgeous. I have used the technique of inking with distress ink or markers and then spraying with water before stamping. The idea to carry it another step forward and emboss the image is fantastic. I have more Christmas cards to make and will definitely use this! Thanks for the great inspiration!
That’s gorgeous! I am so loving the distressed inks lately.
What a cool technique ! Love the distressed colors
I’m really impressed by the realistic snow touch of this project. Have to try that. Thanks for sharing.
Very seasonal!
I think I am in love!! This is absolutely gorgeous and I have now added these products to my wish list!!! ENABLER!!!! LOL
Great technique and
very pretty.
Carla from Utah
Lovely technique!! Such a huge fan of Tim Holtz Distress Inks!
Such a pretty card!
Lovely card! Great technique! Thanks for sharing!
nice technique… tfs..
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Love the soft colors of this!
I love this! Please show more of Tim’s products and stamps!
Oooh, love this card! Thanks for the inspiration.
Very nice card!! Love distress ink!!! It’s the best!
Oh wow, that is just amazing. Hugz
Wauw really beautiful, great technique!!!
Fun technique, I love all things distress ink!
This is so pretty and so easy! Thanks for sharing!
WoW! Loving this technique!
I love the effect on this card!
What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing this rechnique with us. I love the look. Hugs! xx
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!! I LOVE this FUN technique!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)
What a fun technique and great idea! Thanks for sharing it.
It has been a long time since I did that and thank you for reminding me again. Wonderful technique!
YAY!!! I love Tim Holtz series! And what a fantastic way to start it off. This is such a lovely card & great technique!
Great technique and a lovely card. I need to get some more Tin Holtz colors.
Great technique!
AWESOME! I love the clear embossing powder and the perfect pearls mist at the end was perfect!
Wow, I love the effect you got here. Must try.
Love distress ink projects, the idea to carry it another step forward and emboss the image is fantastic. I have more Christmas cards to make and will definitely use this! Thanks for the great inspiration!
CU hellerlittle
Soooo pretty!!
Oh May, it just lovely! I always forget to do the watercolor technique with my stamps. Thanks for the reminder and the tutorial. The addition of the embossing takes it to the next level.
What a fabulous technique … so lovely … another one to add to my list of things to try! Anita :)
Beautiful!!
Beautiful card, what a great technique!
your posts are always great! love the creativity and sharing
Love this technique, its simple yet gives a stunning result!!! TFS!! Will have to try this idea!!
A perfect card and so simple! I do love the look of watercolor. Thanks for the tutorial.
awesome technique… gotta try it! beautiful stamp!
Very cool card – love the watercoloured look.