I had so much fun at CHA...
after MONTHS of planning...
it's GREAT to finally share new products & new art samples...
it's GREAT to visit with friends...
it's GREAT to spend time with people who "GET" it...
and want to know every juicy detail on how something was created...
A MILLION thanks to everyone who came to watch demos, ask questions, film videos & share the excitement...
this CHA was really extra special for me...
Ranger signature designer...
I'm still pinching myself...
like the title says...it was a BLAST!
I demoed my new archivals in the Ranger booth and at the Stampers Anonymous booth I showed new stamps, stencils, embossing pastes & art parts...
it's a thrill that everything works well together, exactly as planned...
I always wonder which stamp set or art parts package will be THE favorite...
the individual background stamps definitely generated lots of excitement...
I heard loud & clear that you have been waiting for them! cool!
makes me happy!
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I've had so many people ask how my new archival inks got designed...
here's a quickie funny story...
I told the Ranger chemist what colors I wanted, then patiently waited for them to arrive here for approval...
I lied...
(patient is NOT a word in my vocabulary)...
the day the box was delivered, Rick was grinning from ear to ear when he brought it in...
he grabbed a knife & said...
"I can not wait to see your name on the label"...
when he pulled them out, I saw a huge look of disappointment on his face...
as I was walking over to have a look, I was thinking...
OMG...are they ugly?
but here's what I saw...
lol...
and a closer look...
he now calls me...
EXPERIMENTAL!
the inks turned out FABULOUS and I'm 110% pleased with the colors...
we still laugh about the first label...
and I'll keep the "experimental" pads forever...
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I have a TO*DO list that's a mile long & it needs to be finished before I head off to INK ABOUT IT in Westford, Mass...
but I HAD to take some time yesterday to make a quickie tag, using tim's new distress glitter...
I was wondering how my clearly for art clicker cutts flowers would look covered with the glitter...
I used the clear flowers for this sample, but I want to try the black flowers with just a random sprinkling of vintage photo glitter...or tarnished brass...I NEED more hours in the day!
anyway...
the tag background was created with wild honey, faded jeans & scattered straw distress inks...
I used my new A to Z background stamp with cornflower blue archival...
then stamped over the whole background with water, using my vintage mesh background...
you'll see that the water reacts with the distress, but the archival is permanent, crisp & clear & unaffected by the water...
I used fern green archival with my new reverse polkadot background to add borders at the top & bottom of the tag...
I like jet black archival for my sentiment...it pops...
the bird was stenciled with cornflower blue archival...
I covered my new art parts stem/leaves with Glossy Accents, then shabby shutters & peeled paint distress glitter...
I tapped Glossy Accents onto the CFA clicker cutts flowers and sprinkled the smaller flower with vintage photo & the larger with rusty hinge distress glitter...
when the Glossy Accents was dry, I heated the flowers to soften the CFA, then shaped them...
I'm LOVING this...
a very strong/sturdy...sugary glittery vintage pretty flower...
and...
another way to alter clearly for art...
this was fun...
I sewed some coordinating embroidery floss thru the holes
in the mini gear, to accent the flower center...
the photos don't show how pretty the glitter really is...
its...
GIVEAWAY time!
I SCORED some new archival pads to share...
if you would like a chance to win a set of all 6...
just leave a comment ...
simple!
we'll draw the random winner at 7am Chicago time tomorrow...
remember...
archivals are AWESOME when you...
make art!
wendy
183 comments:
So excited for you Wendy! No one deserves it more than you!! Can't wait to get your inks in the store and play with them! You are the best!! Glad you had a good show! Love! xoxox
Looking forward to seeing the colors in person and playing with them. Thanks for the chance to be the lucky person that wins the set!
Fab news and fab products but then it's all well deserved. Fab give away too, I'd love to have the chance to win them! Take care Zo xx
LOVE the new supplies! I would love to win some new colors of Archival...I only have black.
Loving all the new stuff. Experimental!
The new archival colors are fantastic! perfect shades for my palette! Congrats on your position with Ranger Wendy
Oh my! Experimental is such a brilliant name! And pretty apt! LOVE the tag! the glitters looked pretty amazing in the drawer but totally at home on the flower! See, experimental is good! Thank you for the opportunity to win your awesome Archivals - I definitely need them in my life - I'm finally back to creating after my broken elbow - it's all one handed but it's so much better than being marooned on the sofa!!!
Lol experimental!! Love your archivals Wendy huge congrats to you, so deserved, I NEED NEED NEED lol thanks Wendy x
Kaz x
Lol experimental!! Love your archivals Wendy huge congrats to you, so deserved, I NEED NEED NEED lol thanks Wendy x
Kaz x
LOVE your tag. Too cute about the experimental! I would love to win your new ink pads!!! Thanks. Wendy
LOL! I had to laugh out loud when I saw the "experimental" label. That's how I feel about most of my work!
What great new colors...I love Archival Ink!
So glad you had a great show. It is hard to image all the work that goes into making it all a success.
Thanks so much for the chance to win your new colors!
I can feel your excitement in your post and it is contagious! Love those new ink colors and have a list of the new stamps that I plan on getting. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love the new ink colors and the tag is fan as always!!
After watching one of your demos on youtube, I used archival inks with my stencils and I loved the result. I love the new colors, expecially fern and cornflower.
Beautiful tag! I love your new inks! They are marvelous to stamp and ink with. Need your new stamps. Hope they are shipping soon! Have a great time in Mass. It is one of my favorite places to visit. Wish my son still lived in Boston.
I love your tag, it's very beautiful. The flower is stunning. Love the colors you choosed for the Archival Inks. Thanks for the chance, Johanne L.
First of all, congrats to you! Your new "babies" are so gorgeous....I love the hues you chose...perfectly vintage and I can't wait to get my crafty little fingers on them. The tag is dazzling. All those fabulous layers of color and design...the cheeky little bird and then that fantastic flower....love every little detail! Thanks for the chance to win.
Great great colors and love all your techniques. I would love to play with these inks.
Congrats on your news, and they are wonderful colours, you must be over the moon :) I'll have to ask the shop where I buy my stash to stock them, I can't wait.
Sorry forgot to say, your tag is beautiful.
Wow that is stunning! Would love to get my hands of them such amazing colours xx
Wendy -
Can you adopt me so I can come and live with you? I love your tag (your Clearly for Art products are still my favorites). The new Archival colors are so pretty.
Elaine Allen
P.S. Love the Expiremental story - LOL!
OMG! You made the flower in my favorite color...take that Jackie Banyai...it's not pink!! Happy Dance! Love This!!
Awesome indeed! I want to make ART with the new ink - please ;)
Hey Ms. Experimental! I am so excited to get your new products into my hands to play with. Congrats!
I LOVE these colors!!! And that tag is amazing with such great bling to it!!! Can't wait to try your new inks....I NEED them all!!!
The new colors look absolutely amazing! Can't wait to play with them and your new stamps, stencils and embossing paste! Please tell me these are available really really soon!
They look gorgeous-can't wait to start creating with your awesome colors!
I love the new Archival colors! So glad to see you added to the Ranger lineup and cannot wait to see what else you have in store for us. Thank you for the chance to win the new ink pads!
Can't wait to find your new stencils available and those distress ink colors look wonderful!
I love the glittery flower ! Your ink colors are amazing and I can't wait to get my hands on them. Thanks for the chance to win .. have fun doing your to-do's :)
How fun for you with your new inks!!! I am dying to get my hands on all of the,!!! I am in love with the colors!!!
Congrats again Wendy!!
Wonderful tag...especially that glittery flower. AND ...YAY..now your name IS on the label!
What a great story.
That glittery flower is awesome! I am loving the new archival inks and I know Carolyn at the Crafty Scrapper will have them soon, if not already! Great new releases, love them all.
can't wait to see all the new stuff in the shops and to get my mitts on the new inks....hope we don't have to wait toooo long over here in the UK.
Christine in Darcy.....xx
Inkredible colours, I'm excited too!
Lol at experimental. Yep, those will be a keepsake. Your inks are on the top of my wish list, followed by Tim's distress glitter. I love your project by the way :) Be experimental & make art!
So happy for you, Wendy. Am anxious to get my hands on the new inks!
Love all your new products, looking forward to getting my hands on the ink.
What luscious colors. Can''t wait to see them in person.
I am really so thrilled for your new adventure with Ranger. Your archival colors are gorgeous and will be very successful for you and Ranger.
I'd treasure those "Experimental" pads!
Lastly, your project is fabulous. I especially love the finishing touch of the embroidery thread.
I think Experimental fits your persona perfectly. The colors are pleasure on felt pads!
Oh Wendy or should I say "Experimental" ... I'm so excited for you !! I LOVE this tag, fun to see new product ( yours and Tim's) used together... helps "justify" my NEED for them both ... LOL !!!
Hi Wendy,
I am loving the new archival colors. Great idea in the background stamps. Your tag is simply stunning.
Hi Wendy,
I am loving the new archival colors. Great idea in the background stamps. Your tag is simply stunning.
Looks like you had a fab time at CHA. Loving all the new ranger products, especially our new ink pads. So please pick me to win a new set. Loving your new stamps and stencils too
Looks like you had a fab time at CHA. Loving all the new ranger products, especially our new ink pads. So please pick me to win a new set. Loving your new stamps and stencils too
Congratulations!! LOVE your work and projects. What an awesome prize. :o)
Thanks.
Your new line of Archival ink colors are delish, and your gorgeous tag is to die for! Love both your's and Tim's new products, and can't wait for them to hit the on-line stores! :)
I'd love a chance to try all your new colors. Glad you got to add some new colors to the archival line!
Hi Wendy, huge congratulations on a successful CHA show and wonderful release of products. I am looking forward to getting hold of the new products. Congratulations. Love the glitter on your Art Parts, adds wonderful texture. Tracy x
What a great story! I love the new colors!! I can't wait to get them!
Oooooh! So, so happy for you Wendy! Glad CHA was a blast and you finally got to share all your excitement! The new inks are absolutely stunning! I would *love* to be in for a chance at winning a set. Fingers crossed, and another big congrats to you!
Ellen xxx
Experimental is wonderful lol. LOVE the new colors. Kudos on being a Ranger Signature Designer!!
Thanks for the chance to win a set of the new inks : D.
Can't wait to get my hands onto your new ink colors. I love the Archival line.
LOL@experimental. Experimental people are fun people! Love the flower!
Didn't go to CHA, but "I GET IT"! Thanks for sharing and would love to win your new pads!
I really love your new product line! What a feeling of accomplishment! Yes please. . I would love to win those archival ink pads!
The flower is GORGEOUS!!! The whole tag is!!!! Can't wait for some play time... we should be moved into the new shop by the end of August, maybe sooner. I got your new pads and reinkers in the mail today so don't include me in the give away. I can not wait for a chance to play with them.
I loved your funny story about the experimental pads! I can just imagine it! The colors are lovely, I can't wait to try them.
I have spaces in my ink rack reserved for my Wendy ink!! Great tag, love that glitter.
Well of course we none of us "need" any more inks... but then you show us these beauties... and we all WANT them!! Thanks for the chance to win, Wendy; sorry Experimental... what a hoot!
I love all your new product, hope I get to try them soon.
Lovely tag, so envious you're already playing with Tim's glitter and your Archival inks!
New Archivals! Wonderful. They are the best for water resistance.
Can't wait to play with you on Friday at Ink About It. See you soon. Love the new colors and that tag is awesome!
These colors are wonderful, congrats on "inventing" them!
Love Archival ink, use them a lot and of course these would be great in my stash!!
Love the new ink colors, going over to my local shop tomorrow to see what they have. Thanks for your post, I love how the flowers turned out.
Oh the glitter does pop, but then there's all that awesome detail behind it... love it!
Congrats Wendy! Love the new colors, stamps and all!
Just love your new Archival colours Wendy ! Gorgeious tag, looks stunning with the glitter ! Sue C x
Well you had to come out with new ink colors from Ranger and being that I have all the colors, I sure would love to have them add to my group, then I could try to make a tag as beautiful as your Wendy. Just draw my name and I will be one happy camper.
Well you had to come out with new ink colors from Ranger and being that I have all the colors, I sure would love to have them add to my group, then I could try to make a tag as beautiful as your Wendy. Just draw my name and I will be one happy camper.
love the new archival colors, thanks for creating them! :)
Ah, but that's so perfect...
a : serving the ends of or used as a means of experimentation
Translation - new toys to play with! :)
That is such a gorgeous tag, your new ink colours look wonderful. It was great to see photos of your CHA samples, all of which are stunning.
Thank you so much for the chance to win, it's a very generous giveaway.
what gorgeous new colours!!!and beautiful tag!
I love the label "Experimental" That is hilarious! I was so excited to see these colors and the grey is AWESOME!
Can't wait to get these!
Congratulations Wendy! you have really been working it!
Congrats, Wendy - these archival ink colors are gorgeous! Love these flowers!
Out of all the CHA peeks, those Archival colors were one of my favorites! Congratulations!!
Beautiful choice of colors. Sorry to have missed CHA. Vegas would have been fun.
Congratulations! I was thrilled to watch you demo at CHA Anaheim! Would love the chance to win these new inks!
Congrats on your new colors and all of your new products! They are all fabulous and I can't wait for them to arrive at my local store! It was so nice to meet you and see you in action at CHA. You are an inspiration!!!!
Those flowers are gorgeous! Sounds like CHA was a wonderful time. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Experimental!!! Too funny :) I don't have many of the Archival ink pads (yet!) and I would love to win these! Thank you for the opportunity :)
Congratulations on your new colours :)
There is NO WHERE near me to get Archival ink pads (Michaels only carries the black, which I have),so I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this set of colours :) Thank you for the chance to win :)
Love you Miss Experimental...I'd say pick me but instead I'll just say thanks for more goodness to create more goodness!
always,
michele
Sugary is a great description of how the flower looks on your wonderful tag Wendy. Thanks so much for the chance to win the new colours of inks too! Hugs, Anne x
Experimental...lol! The colors you chose are fabulous! The new glitter looks beautiful on the shaped clear cutts. Your excitement is contagious!
YEARS!! I've waited YEARS for a soft gray archival ink! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! Time to dig out the stamps that have waited for this perfect color and get going!
Lol at experimental!! Love, love...LOVE your beautiful piece of artwork and LOVE these new inks - such gorgeous colours and I really do need them all!! Thank you so much for giving us the chance to win these Wendy... :)
Yessss love your Archival Ink Pads! Colors are so beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win them. If not I hope I can get them soon here ;-)
Congratulations Wendy!!! The colors are just my style. You've made my stamping and crafting so much better. Of course I want, no NEED, all of them.
The new colors are fantastic, Wendy...er, Experimental! As I said at CHA, it's about (*BLEEP*-ing)time you received the full-on Ranger Signature Designer credentials (like most everyone, I've always considered you one, anyway). Congrats on your awesome products and thanks for being so flipping inspirational. It was great seeing you!!!
What a gorgeous card! Love your ink colors and would love to get my hands on them!
so pumped with the new color choices! Win or not...they will be in a shopping cart soon! Thanks for the continued inspiration(s)!
Gorgeous tag, Ms. Experimental...uh, I mean, Wendy! Such a cute story. I am amazed when you need to pinch yourself to know that this is all true and happening to YOU! Congratulations...and see you Friday (and Saturday!).
Oh my gosh, your tag is GORGEOUS!! I absolutely love it!! You are such an inspiration, Wendy!! Everything you create is amazing!! I can not wait to get the new archival inks!! Congratulations to you on all of your so-deserved success!!
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
I really want to try your new inks. I heard from another person how beatuful the colors are!
I love the new colours and thanks for the great sample and giveaway! :-D
going to have to get me some of those glitters. Your flowers are gorgeous. Thanks for the opportunity to win some of your fabulous new colours of archival ink. Lesley
Oh my gosh, who wouldn't want a set of these fabulous new colors! I can't wait to get my hands on them! thanks for the chance to win them!!
The tag is gorgeous! And I love the new colors of Archival. Thanks for asking Ranger to do these! They are just what I wanted too!
Love the new Archival colors Wendy. It must be a real thrill to see your name on the ink pads. The flower on the tag is so pretty! Bette
Experimental, lol that's. good obe! :-) sp glad the show was a success, how could it not be with all of the new super fantastic products! Loving all the new archival ink colors! Thanks for a chance to win them, so very generous. :-)
love every one of them!!!
Thanks for the chance to win. Saw these colors and your AWESOME tree stencil on a Simon Says Stamp video. MUST get them.
Beautiful tag Wendy...PLEASE put my name in the hat, I would LOVE your new Archivals and I PROMISE I would give them a GOOD workout every week!
:D
So excited for you. It was a blast to see you demo the inks in person at my first ever CHA! Loved watching you work with the tree stencil and Tim's new foil border stickers. Thanks so much. Excited about a chance to win your new inks.
love the EXPERIMENTAL story . . . I love the tag you created also. Hope you pick me as I would love, love, love the experiment with those ink pads!!!
A wonderful tag, the colours look awesome. Hope they get to the UK soon.
Yvonne
it was so fun watching cha videos of you demo'ing. i'm enamored with your 'experiments'. hahaha. someday i'll actually get to watch you demo in the flesh. until then, love you loving us!!
what -us? not want FREE NEW INK??
Of course we want it! You are amazing and this ink is amazing too!
Absolutely gorgeous tag! Can't wait to get my hands on your new archival inks! Thanks for the chance to win!
SOOO SPARKLY... Just be careful to pinch yourself in different places, we can't have all bruised! :) And Congrats in case I have not said it before.
Wonderful videos, fantastic products and even a chance to win some!! You are THE BEST!!!
Love your tag, and the inks look great. Thanks for the chance to win the inks, I have no archivals, and this would be a fantastic start.
Beeee-uuuuuu-tiiii-fuuuuull! Congrats & we appreciate your experimental spirit.
Love your gorgeous tag!! Crossing my fingers and toes in hopes of getting my hands on the new pads!
I am loving the new colours and can't wait to get my mitts on this inky stash. wel done clever lady xxx
So excited about your archival colors!!!!cant wait to try them all....the colors look perfect!
I can't wait. These colors look so vintage, and right now I'm doing my baby photos and they are really vintage. Boy will these inks go good.
What I wouldn't give to win these new stamp pads of yours. My mind is already swirling with ideas. Thank you for creating them in gorgeous colors.
Haha, that made me laugh, I can just imagine rick's face... bless him! As for your new name, kinda fits cos you are always experimenting and seeing if stuff will work... congrats again on the new releases and the Archivals, I cannot wait to get my inky paws on them... which cannot be soon enough! I was a bit dubious about glitter... I don't do glitter but... seeing what you did... I erm... need it??? LOL xx
So fantastic, just love them, can't wait to get crafting with them.
Rachel
So excited for you! These look fabulous. I must have them. Great tag with Tim's distress glitter. That's another must have for me. Thanks for the chance to win.
Wow, these are fabulous!!!!
your colours are absolutely gorgeous, I can't wait to get hold of them all!! the tag you've made is beautiful, the flower turned out fantastic!! anothe must have for the stash collection!!! xox
OH..I love all your new colors and would love to give the ink pads a happy home-thanks for the chance!
I don't know how I managed to miss you at CHA, but I do have lots of pics of your samples! I am beyond excited about your new inks and your new spot as a signature designer. Your style is so unique - I can't wait to see what you do next!
Wendy girl!!! What fabulous colors these are. I was shopping for them online today and did find them at one place, but wouldn't it be better to WIN them!?!?! Yes Mam.....
Mary
I love the new goodies you came out with. I have a HUGE wish list!
Marilyn
So happy for you that you have your own colors. :)
So excited for you. Love the new colors and products. thanks as always for sharing.
I love the colors and the glitter flower on the tag. Thanks for sharing.
I love your "experimental" story - that sounds like something I'd do! So glad you had a good time at CHA - I really wish I could have been there too! Your new Archival inkpads look amazing and I'm Dye-ing to play with them. Thanks for the opportunity to win a set - what fun!
Are you serious! I really have a chance to win the new archival inks? That is awesome. I LOVE archival inks!! And can't wait to see the new colors. I SO HOPE I WIN!!
The colors look great! Can't wait to see them in person. Thanks for the giveaway!
I'm so happy for you Wendy! Love your enthusiasm and your gorgeous tag and your momentary disappointment at the experimental inks - so wonderful! Can't wait to try out your colors - thanks for the opportunity to win them!
Wow! These look like fun! I love that gorgeous flower! These colors are so you. Lucky for the one that wins them.
I love archival inks, I can't wait to get all your colors! Winning them would be even more fun! ;)
Wendy,
Those new colors are too awesome for words!!! Those must and will be in my collection! I have loved the samples that I have seen with them and they blend so well with each other.
Thanks for the chance to win them!
Michael
You are so very creative and brilliant!! I love archivals are wonderful.
Wow! That flower is just gorgeous! Loved your story too! That is just too funny! :)
Wow Wendy they are wonderful vintage colors. So many ideas, these are perfect for my Holiday cards. I would love, love, love a set.
Wow, definitely have to jump in on this one! Archivals are my fave!
Love the colors of the inks! Can't wait to get my hands on them. Congrats!
OOH - These look yummy Wendy!
A chance to win all 6 colors of the experimental ink pads.....with your NAME and the color of the pads,, how cool is that........ PICK ME, PICK ME!!!!!!!!!!! HUGS
how exciting - the colors are wonderful - and I love your new name!
Sandra ltb
I love the colors!! Congrats Ms. Experimental ;)
Wow, would love to win these. Thanks for the chance!!'
I was just gonna order these, but thought I'd better wait cause I got all my fingers & toes crossed so I can win them instead!
Congrats on your success at Cha! I'm looking forward to working with your new ink! as always your work is very inspirational for me! Thanks for the chance!!
This is such a great step forward for both you and Ranger. I love Archival inks -- won't smear or run; these will be great colors to play with. Thanks for a chance to get a set. I can't wait to see the online vendors start listing the other new items that are coming out. Congrats on all of this!!!
I so have to go to CHA next year! Glad you had a blast.
I'm curious...do you ever soak in all this good karma coming your way? You certainly brighten up my day. Thank you!
I would love to get your new stamp pads. The colors are gorgeous. Thanks.
Congratulations on your new product line! Thanks to Tim, who linked you up I am here to wish you the best and of course thank you for the chance to win the awesome new stamps!!
Hugs,
Carmen L
Those new Archival colours look amazing. The cornflower blue is the one for me! xx
These colors are gorgeous. I am so excited to begin using them. Glad the show went well. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas.
Love the new archival colours, I want them all!!
Love all your new products Wendy! Thanks for sharing the "Experimental" story. Enjoy your your success cuz we crafter's sure are!
Yes Please
Love all these fabulous new colors!!
The tag is amazing! Can't wait to get the new products.
OMG! I thought I would never get to the end of messages for me to leave you one! I cannot WAIT to try your new inks! They are beautiful colors!
Love those new colors. Can't wait to try them out.
Stunning tag, I've only just found out about the tags of 2013 with Tim Holtz. The new inks are fabulous colours, great choice and congrats.
Lisa :-)
Experimental new name for all crafters lol. Where would we be if we didnt try things?!?!
love the sparkling tag what we all need for Christmas.
Loved the tag you made! And those new colours look amazing!!!
Your tag is beautiful
only just found your blog through F B
And can I say I love it. And the new colours in the ink pads
Look forward to my next visit
Theresa x
Oh MY, Love the new colors,what prettys I could make with them, maybe a new altered bird. Thanks for the chance.Mary Walker
What a great giveaway and recap! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the colors!!
Love your tag and the new Archival inks. Must have the pretty colors I only have black for now. I love all your products and enjoy your take with distress products too.
Love the new colours. what a great addition to the archival range - and great ideas for using them.
What a beautiful tag I will love to do something like that for my Christmas gift tags you are really an inspiration. Those colors are amazing, I could use a set! My favorite is the red.
Fabulous project, thanks for the opportunity too x
Congratulations! Your new colors are fab!
Congratulations! Your new colors are fab!
Fabulous colors. I want them all!
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