Thank you card for Coffee Lover

I needed a small, masculine Thank You card & gift card holder & decided that I just had to use my 

Tim Horton's stamp from Viva Las VegaStamps.

The Tim Horton's stamps pairs perfectly with the Fresh Brewed Die from Sizzix.

.I cut out my coffee cup in chipboard and sprayed it with Candied Apple Distress Spray Stain.

A layer of Fired Brick Distress Ink gave the cup extra depth.

The lid was sprayed with Ground Espresso Distress Spray Stain(of course) and inked with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. I stamped the logo with Fired Brick Distress Ink.

Next step was to make my kraft paper envelope using the Envelope Die from Sizzix.

I used the Splatters Layering Stencil from Stampers Anonymous for the envelope.

I made a small card just small enough to fit into the envelope and stamped the front with a bunch of different 'thank you' stamps from my stash.

There you have it - a perfect Thank you card & gift card holder for a Tim Horton's coffee lover.

Friends - Tim Tag....September

It's time for more Technique Remix fun with Tim Holtz!

This month the challenge was to combine Paint Patina & Alcohol Ink Resist.

Check out Tim's tag inspiration & step by step instructions here.

Here is my finished tag -

As soon as I saw this months tag I knew I wanted to use this stamp from the Sideshow set from Stampers Anonymous and the Banksy Man on Bicycle from Viva Las VegaStamps.

I started by making a couple of backgrounds using the Paint Patina technique.

The next technique - alcohol ink resist on yupo - was intriguing and I finally got this result after about six attempts and several different combinations of alcohol ink colours.

I stamped my Banksy Man & "Friends" sentiment with Black Archival ink and my tag was done!

Challenge Entered:

Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2016 - September

A Visit to the Scrap Shack

If you have attended an Paradise Lost Crop or retreat over the last 2 years you have probably met Debbie Lamey & shopped at her Scrappin' & Cardmakin' mobile store.

Debbie has been travelling to retreats, crops, farmers markets in central Alberta for years but last year she decided a more permanent space in her hometown of Ponoka would allow her to do what she loves while spending more time at home.

So the Scrap Shack was born ~ 450sq feet of crafters heaven in Central Alberta.

I had the opportunity to visit The Scrap Shack a few weeks ago.

It is a cozy spot located in the backyard of Debbie's home in Ponoka.

Debbie carries a wide variety of products including stamps & dies.

There are lots of inks choices - including Archival & Distress.

Debbie carries a beautiful selection of cardstock colours & adhesive choices.

Debbie also carries product from Calgary manufacturer Emerald Creek Craft Supplies.

Debbie also carries a fabulous selection of mixed media products - great for art journalling!

If you find yourself in the Ponoka area, I highly recommend a visit.

To check The Scrap Shack hours & upcoming classes visit the blog.