Weekender with Wanda – Getting ready for Autumn with Tim Holtz Stamps!
Happy Saturday! Happy Weekend everyone! I’m back with the latest edition of Weekender with Wanda on the Simon Says Stamp blog! Did you have a good week? I had a really fun week! My husband had to travel for work this week, and I decided to tag along to San Diego! It was a peaceful week. Did some shopping and sight seeing during the days and then we went out exploring in the evenings. It did feel strange to not stamp anything for a week though! I’m back in the studio today and eager to start getting ready for Fall crafting and Stamptember! I made the card I’m sharing today a week or so ago when it was 100 degrees at my house. I am definitely ready for Fall breezes and Pumpkin Spice Lattes! Bring it on!
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Today is my monthly feature using awesome supplies from Tim Holtz, Stampers Anonymous, Ranger and Sizzix. I look forward to this each month and I look forward to sharing something fun with you. Today is all about my favorite Tim Holtz Mini Blueprint Stamps – and they are the star of the show. I used Distress Markers and a bit of glitter too!
I started with a Kraft card base cut into an A2 size. Next I layered Shattered Cardstock in a beautiful Autumn Red color. I felt like I wanted a bit more interest, so instead of layering another piece of paper, I layered using Tim Holtz Tissue Tape! I will definitely use this technique again. I love that the red paper shows through the tape.
For the three images, I stamped them in brown ink twice onto the smooth side of watercolor paper. I stamped them once in a row – in their final configuration. Then I stamped them a second time to color and cut out for layering. This photo shows a close up of the finished look. You can also see that I used a sponge dauber and Distress Inks (Antique Linen and Vintage Photo) to edge around the panel.
A few photos of my coloring process! I used only Distress Markers to color the images. I softened the look by using a water brush to move the color around on the paper. I think that juicy red apple is my favorite!
After I colored all the images I cut them out with detail scissors and then layered them onto my panel using foam squares. I really do love this look. It’s my favorite way to use the Blueprint stamps.
At the last minute I added Rock Candy Distress Glitter accents! Glitter makes anything (and everything) better!
I think these would make nice Thanksgiving cards. You could even modify it and use one image – to make some placecards for your Fall table. Yes, I’m totally thinking ahead right now! Also, there are SO MANY blueprint stamps! You could use this layout with any theme – just choose your favorite three stamps!
Thank you for coming by today! Are you ready for Fall? Or are you still going to hold on to Summer for a while longer? Have a great week and I will see you back here soon!
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Awesome card!
I like how the tissue tape shows against the red. Cool effect.
Such an amazing card. It reminds me to pull out my distress markers and use them.
Stunning card, like a piece of artwork!!!
Super card – love the dimension you added by layering the images. The background is great !
Love the blueprints designs! Pretty card for fall in beautiful colors!
I love all fall cards!
Love the fall images and can see how they could be used for Thanksgiving. Thanks for the inspiration
I love the concept of this card! It is very pretty and I am so in the mood for fall weather! I love anything by Tim Holtz. Tfs Wanda
This is beautiful Wanda!
Awesome card!! Since it’s been so hot & humid lately here in Northern Ky…I definitely would like to see some fall weather!
Oh so pretty!
i think that after seeing this, I will be using my Tim Holtz Blueprint stamps more often. Perhaps, I should get the autumn ones, too! :) Your card is gorgeous. Love the details.
I love the look of this card, also love the dimension. It’s a great card masculine enough and just sophisticated. Great job.
Love your card Wanda, a perfect going back to school card for a teacher!
Beautiful card.
Great card. I love the coloring and the way you popped the image out.
Love this! Those stamps are amazing (as are all TH products) and I love your simple design!
Fantastic Tim Holtz card! Love the colours and layout! Those stamps are just amazing! Love your creativity! Thanks for sharing :)
Great card Wanda… Love how you have used the tissue tape and the blueprint stamps. Love Simon Says Stamp too!!
Great card with so much great detail.
So love the layering and I always love those TH products – thanks for sharing your lovely art Wanda – have a blessed week!
Yet another great card! Thanks for sharing.
Love it, autumn sounds very nice to me.
Love the blue print! Awesome card!
Super cute card! Great idea for all my blueprint stamps!
Awesome card!
Awesome card. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Lovely. I really love the mapple leaf!
Beautiful card, and a great example of how to use the blueprint stamps. Thank you so much!
Wonderful–great project using some of Tim’s great stamps!
Love fall colors. Great card.
I love fall colors. Don’t have any of the Tim Holtz blueprint stamps but am thinking I might have to invest in these three. The layout is beautiful too. Its a winner overall! Thanks!
wonderful fall card
Beautiful fall card, I love the layout!
It’s way too hot here–we’re supposed to be moderate! So yes, I’m ready for Fall! Thank you so much for the inspiration today. I won a set of mini Blueprint stamps a couple years ago & have never inked them, but now I will!
Such a fun card. I’m never ready for fall, never have been and never will. That’s why I loved moving to Greece, where summers are long and winters are short.
Fabulous card – love this style!
Lovely card, love the beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve loved Wand’s fall cards over the years and this is no exception. I’m SO ready for fall and an end to the heat and smoky air.
Oh, this card makes me excited for Fall to come!!
Love your card. I’m ready for fall, too! Can’t wait for cooler weather…and all those lovely fall colors-like in your card. Thanks.
Great project Wanda!
I am so ready for fall and this card was the perfect inspiration to get inky this weekend! Fabulous card, Wanda.
Those Tim Holtz stamps are so versatile and a great standby. I’m glad you had a nice week away. It makes you “hungry” for your art. Another blog hop! Keeps me busy, but I love ’em.
I love the effects on this card. It’s super gorgeous.
Fall is my favourite time of year, so it’s lovely seeing more “fall-themed” creations, including this fabulous one, Wanda!
Gorgeous cards, love the Autumn colours.
Glad you had fun in San Diego, thank you for sharing, I too am so ready for fall. Beautiful card. Love your coloring.
I’m a sucker for everything Tim Holtz. You just can’t go wrong! And you didn’t with this blueprint card. I will try your technique putting washi tape over color cardstock. Love it!