Live from Creativation: We Are Loving All the Latest From Tim Holtz!
Happy Creativation Saturday! The excitement at the 2018 Creativation Trade Show is in full swing! Stay tuned to our social media sites all weekend, including Instagram and Facebook. We’ll be bringing you exclusive looks at all of the amazing new things we think you are going to love!
Speaking of excitement, I think some of the show’s most buzz-worthy products are those from Tim Holtz and his brands Idea-ology, Ranger, Sizzix, Stampers Anonymous, and Tonic Studios. Today I’m sharing a close-up look at some of the things that really caught my eye!
IDEA-OLOGY
Let’s take a look at the newest eclectic and vintage-inspired Idea-ology collection!
Who here loved the Snarky Small Talk stickers?!!?
The Collage Paper is amazing to use in so many projects & techniques… it comes in not only plain white, but stunning designs too!
The latest foam cling stamps scream Tim Holtz with the vintage, cutout vibe! Aren’t those alphabet and foliage sets awesome!?
It wouldn’t be an Idea-ology release without amazing found objects and findings! And those Gumdrop Hearts are fabulous inked in every color of the rainbow!
Also look at this vignette box using some of the latest in the Ideaology line! WOW!
Don’t forget that you can see the entire Tim Holtz Ideaology release in the Simon Says Stamp store! Click here to start shopping!
RANGER
If you thought for a minute that world of Distress couldn’t get any better, it’s time to think again, because things just got a whole lot more INK-credible! From new colors of Distress Oxide ink pads and reinkers, to bright additions within the Alcohol Ink line, PLUS amazing new tools. A brand new adventure is ahead of us thanks to Tim Holtz and Ranger!
One of the hottest new products from the Ranger and Tim Holtz release is the Distress Resist Spray! This spray can be used to resist ANY medium, plus even hold things like embossing powder! Melt the powder for amazing texture effects!
How about the stunning, new Alcohol Ink Metallic Mixatives?! Talk about an array of amazing new colors!
New Oxide Ink colors are all the rage! Tattered Rose, Squeezed Lemonade, Evergreen Bough and so many other Distress favorites!
The Alcohol Ink line is getting some fresh new colors; you’ll love this bold rainbow of color, plus the awesome new storage tin is a organization-dream!
There are so many new Distress products from Tim Holtz and Ranger! Click here to start shopping your favorites from their BRAND NEW release!
SIZZIX
When it comes to die cutting, few brands can boast a level of expertise within the crafting industry than Sizzix. And OH MY, this year Tim Holtz and Sizzix are taking you to the next level with 3D Texturz, Impresslits and more! Check it out!!!
Lot of Tim Holtz Mini Sidekick inspiration ideas were on hand too with the latest Side Order die collections, PERFECTLY sized for your Sidekick machine! Wouldn’t these be awesome for crafting projects on the go??
As always, there are amazing new dies on hand that you’ll need to add to your crafty-stash!
You don’t want to miss all these awesome Tim Holtz and Sizzix Alterations products! Click here to start shopping your favorites from their BRAND NEW release!
STAMPERS ANONYMOUS
Stampers Anonymous and Tim Holtz have a certain “magic touch” with their stamp designs. With a combination of stunning illustrations and intense detail, their red rubber cling stamps always provide a creative spark for any crafter! Check out these awesome new stamps and stencils!
This stunning bouquet is fabulous… Imagine all fun techniques you could use with this one!
These silhouette images with the signature Tim Holtz typewriter text are so unique and would look awesome as an emboss resist!
Don’t forget that there is an entire brand new Tim Holtz and Stampers Anonymous collection that is available to reserve NOW!! Click here to start shopping this BRAND NEW release!
TONIC STUDIOS
Tools are by far one of the most important supplies within your creative space and as always, Tonic Studios and Tim Holtz have brought us some big time game-changers this year!
I think hands-down, the most popular tool this year will be the innovative Glass Media Mat. Made from tempered glass with a nonskid grip bottom, and two workspaces. Your creative process (plus mess and clutter control) just got a whole lot easier!
And Tonic has now rolled out a fresh new look for all their Tim Holtz brand products, with a classy black theme grounding the entire brand theme!
And another big favorite from the Tim Holtz and Tonic release is the edition of the more conveniently sized Travel Stamp Platform!! This is going to be the perfect “travel companion” for all your creative adventure in 2018 and beyond!
You’ll want to make sure you reserve your favorites from the latest Tonic Studios and Tim Holtz release! Click here to find them all in store now!
Make sure you also stay tuned to our social media channels and the Simon Blog all weekend for LOTS of Creativation excitement!
Adhesives: A Review with Shari Carroll
Hello everyone!! It’s Shari Carroll here to give you some helpful information about adhesives. I’m sure it’s super challenging to know what glues or tapes work best for cards and projects. I hope to give you some tips on which ones you’ll need for the right job!
Dry Adhesives Dry adhesives don’t require a drying time and most of them are permanent. They are perfect for sticking paper to paper as they don’t contain water so there is no warping to your paper. 
Tape and Tape Runners
Kokuyo Dot Liner, Kokuyo Dot Liner refills, These are my most used adhesives, it is long lasting with 36m or dot tape. Plus Vellum Glue Tape, A great tape runner for tacking down vellum.
Be Creative Tape 9.5 mm Score Pal 1/4″ Crafting Tape, These tapes are super handy for adhering paper to paper and to add Fun Foam to a panel for dimension.
Adding dimension with Foam Dots and Foam Tape
If you like adding dimension to your cards, I have a few types that I like to work with. I lift everything up, it just looks better to me!
3M Foam Tape Roll: Cut the lengths needed for projects, this tape is great for creating shaker cards and lifting larger panels.
Foam Squares 1cm, Foam Squares .05cm: These are quick and easy to apply for smaller pieces.
Glue Sticks 
I like glue sticks for a few reasons. I use them for collaging papers together. They are dryer than fluid glues so there is less warping. I also like to use them for applying foil to my projects.
Ranger Mini Collage Glue Stick: Small size great for small areas.
Tonic Funky Glue Stick: This starts out purple and dries clear. It’s easy to see where you’ve applied your glue.
Glue Pens 
Glue pens are very handy to for glue down lightweight items. They are fluid but are used in small amounts. I use these for adhering die cuts and chipboards. These are also great for kids!
Zig 2 Way Glue Pen: This is a ball point pen tip that is great for applying glue to very detailed piece such as die cut words.
Tonic Medium Nuvo Glue Pen: This is a soft chisel tip pen that delivers glue as you draw.
Tonic Large Nuvo Glue Pen: Also a chisel tip but larger for bigger areas.
Fluid and Liquid Glues 
I use fluid and liquid glues for basic gluing and when I want to adhere embellishments. I consider glues for heavier items and a permanent hold.
Simon Craft Tacky Glue: This is a great all purpose glue. Use it for your sequins, beads, metal pieces and more. It has a fine tip point which can be trimmed down to suit your needs. The finish is between matte and glossy
Funky Glue Pen: This is a white craft glue which also has a fine tip for dispensing the glue. This had a finish between matte and glossy.
Tonic Deluxe Nuvo Glue: This is also a white glue with a fine detail applicator tip and dries to a clear finish.
Multi Matte Medium: This is a strong hold acrylic adhesive that dries to a nice matte finish. This can be used for image transfers and mixed medium projects.
Glossy Accents: A strong hold with a shiny glossy finish. You can use this to create a shine on your projects.
I have filmed a video showing some of these items. You can view it below or on our YouTube Channel HERE.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a fantastic weekend!!
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Repeated Watercolor Images – More Monthly Card Kit Inspiration with Kristina Werner!
Happy Thursday, all! Kristina Werner here. Today I have even more card kit inspiration for you! The February 2018 card kit is overflowing with product so I know you won’t want to miss it. In fact, I only used a small portion of the supplies in the kit! There is so much more!
I started out by using the included Daniel Smith watercolor dot card and the water brush to paint a colorful watercolor piece. Then I stamped the small envelope from the Crafty Friend stamp set all over the watercolor. After heat embossing the envelopes with white embossing powder, I cut out all of the envelopes.
The main greeting area of the card was stamped using two images from the stamp set in Versafine Onyx Black ink. I then arranged the envelopes and adhered them to the front of the card.
I hope you enjoy the video today! You can pick up a card kit HERE, or subscribe to this and future kits HERE.
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