today's post is to celebrate the release of
and the good news...
there's no long wait...
they start shipping to stores TODAY...
yippee!
what's a celebration without a giveaway?
pssst...keep reading...
from the moment I opened my first distress pad (vintage photo) I was HOOKED...
TOTALLY hooked because of the beautiful colors & the special properties of the distress inks...
so today, I wanted to share how well distress & archival inks work together...
like the title says...
they're perfect partners...
in a previous post, I showed how to create a stamped spotlight frame...
below is the finished large art journal page, made to fit my art parts journal covers...
I used my fav specialty stamping paper as the page base...
the subtle brown in the background is created with brushed corduroy distress ink...
because archival inks are permanent & waterproof when dry, I knew I could stamp the weeds with archival inks, then add the detail shading/shadows with distress inks, working right over the archivals...
I knew my archival stamping would remain crisp & clear with no bleeding...
it's a cool effect...
the weeds were stamped with dandelion & fern green archival...
then dried...
I scribbled some distress ink onto my craft sheet, then picked up the color with the detail waterbrush & painted away...
make sure it's not perfect...
it should be more of an uneven watercolor effect...
distress ink in any form will work...I especially like the cute new mini pads, the regular size distress pads or the distress markers...
I painted tumbled glass & iced spruce distress inks unevenly around the weeds & added some peeled paint to accent the centers, all using the detail water brush...
iced spruce is the perfect color for adding shading...it coordinates with everything!
even though the weeds are completely flat, they look very dimensional because of the distress ink shading...
and that's another reason why I think distress inks are MAGIC!
the sweet girl is one of tim's new found relatives...
I cut her out & accented her with several of the distress markers...
and gave her a heart charm to hold...
I thought the page needed a few remnant rubs...
I added some stamping...
the lacy background inside the circle is the lace background stamp...
it was inked with tree branch archival...
then stamped inside the circle frame...
***TIP***...use the left over typing paper that was used to cut the circle as a stencil/mask...
position it in place over the circle...
it will allow you to easily stamp inside the circle & keep the background masked off...
a sentiment (be true) & the lace borders were stamped in jet black archival...
I added some stenciling with the checkmate stencil, using watering can archival...
and some stenciled dots using orange blossom archival...
oh...those extra leaves were cut from the thistle stamp...
I traced around the circle & the background stamp with the Stabilo pencil & rubbed it with my finger to soften the pencil line...
below is the result...
I LOVE that the weeds look raised!
now it's...
GIVEAWAY TIME!
I have 3 new mini distress sets to GIVE AWAY to a lucky blog friend...
just leave a comment & I will be back on Wednesday to announce the winner...
congrats tim!
I adore your new distress minis!
well actually...I LOVE ALL your distress products!
remember...
distress & archival...
are perfect partners when you...
make art!
wendy
ps...pop over to tim's blog & you'll see a list of our friends who are participating in the mini distress giveaway!
visit all the blogs, leave a comment & you'll have LOTS of chances to win new inks to...make art!
441 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 441 Newer› Newest»Wow what an awesome page. Thanks for the hint on getting that shadow dimension to the page love how it really pops off the page. Thanks for the chance to win.
Oh your work is so beautiful! Your creativity is amazing! Thanks for a chance to win those cutie inks!
I was at Craft Fancy in Arlington Heights, today-remembering the great class experience from last year! I love the new minis and I love the smaller footprint-more desk space to create and spread out!
Another beautiful project always love your tips, thanks for the chance to win x
It is so cool that the different inks can be used so well together!
Great shading on the page! I love it! Distress inks are the "go to" ink!
Perfect combo, I love the shadow effect.
Thanks for the chance to win! Love your projects.
Great project! thanks for a chance to win!
Beautiful journal page .thanks for a great tutorial on how you created it and a chances to win the min distress ink pads .
Lovely technique!!
Thanks for the chance to win.
I love the vintage feel you created. Thanks for the chance to win the Mini's!!!!
beautiful art and wonderful give away!
I guess everything is better when it's mini-cheeseburgers, chihuahuas, coopers, and now distress ink!
I love Distress Inks and Paint. I too started out with vintage photo.
Perfect to take a few to a crop!
Awesome project.. love love it
thank you for the cool tips and a chance to win these little beauties...... good luck everyone :)
What a stunning piece you created. Love the vintage colors.
great tips, love the raised weeds. My first pad was weathered wood and ever since then I fell in love.
Mini's make the perfect palette!
Your journal page is beautiful! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the chance to win the minis!!
The weeds definitely do look raised, how clever! Thanks so much for the chance to win such a great give-away. Anne xx
Beautiful colors on this project. LoVe the new mini's. Thanks so much for the chance to win! Good luck all.
Archival and distress are a match made in heaven! Cool page. What a fun giveaway today. Minis are everywhere! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love this technique! Thanks for sharing! Would love to win...
I'd love to win these new minis...thanks.
This is so pretty! The weeds really do look raised from the paper! Thanks for a chance to win some minis :-)
I love that these are so compact and I can take them on the go! When I craft away from home, I don't like how I have to pack up all my bigger pads to take with me. The smaller ones will be perfect!!
That card is beautiful. I really like how you created a shadow behind the flowers. Gorgeous!!
Love, love, love these cute little minis. How handy they would be to use!
LOVE your project! Thanks for the tutorial. Also thanks for the chance to win. :o)
Lovely artwork! I love my distress ink pads. Would love them in mini size!
Love the inspiration you shared. I'm new to using your archival inks and I have been loving the new color palette! And these mini distress inks really are the perfect companions to the archival!!!! LOVE them.
These little ink pads are so cute and irrisistable.
Wow, great giveaway and some fabulous inspirational hints and tips too, thank you so much.
Jan x
Good grief, what a stunning page. I love how you build up layers & images that look so dimensional. If someone were to tell me that I couldn't use Distress & Archival inks I think I'd have to give up crafting completely. I can't think of a single project where I haven't used one or the other of them & usually both.
Wow! How you put things together always amazes me. It would take me 20 tries to get something as cohesive as the awesome page that you made. :) Yes I love the mini distress inks too. Great idea for storage and travel to a friends house. Will love to get the colors that I don't already own. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
Katie B.
Love the minis, they are so easy to take to crops
Very cool journal page! And, I love the idea of these new mini inks! What a great way to enjoy lots of color without sacrificing a lot of space!
Love the mini Distress inks takes less space when going to a crop
Those weeds pop right off the page. Great ideas I will need to try. Love you pages so far.
I love your project! It looks beautiful! Thank you for the opportunity to win the distress inks. I have never tried them but I am in love with the colors so I plan on getting some :)
Hi! Your journal page is fabulous...
I am a big fan of your distressed creations! I like how easy these mini distress ink pads would be to store.
Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
Beautiful page and great masking technique idea! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win these awesome mini distress ink pads!
Great project and tips, thank you.
Love the new minis, they have so many uses! thanks for the chance to win. Best to you.
I love this and all the fab tips you keep sharing. Vintage Photo was my 1st distress ink too! And still one of my fave colours. But how can you ever have a favourite distress ink?!
Thanks for the tutorial. I love the final look of your project!
The page is just gorgeous!!
I thought the weeds look like they are needlepoint. . . Fabulous as always!! You inspire me!
I love that spotlight weedy floral bouquet! What a gorgeous journal page. Thank you for a chance to win and have a lovely week!
Love the dimension you've got in the stamping just by shading with the Distress Inks...awesome!
My favourite thing about the new minis is that their small size means I have room for them all! ;0)
Thanks for the chance to win!
Helen x
Distress inks are awesome, but we need Archival ink to really make them shine!
The minis are so very cool and would love, love, love to win them. By the way, your card so super duper!!!
They are so cute, I could just dunk them in my coffee! Love everything that Tim has his hand to :-)
They are so cute, I could just dunk them in my coffee! Love everything that Tim has his hand to :-)
looking great, and such fun with new colors! :)
i'm very curious at those pads. hoping they will be available in the netherlands too
New distress minis would be awesome to win, so compact for travelling to crops.
Awesome art! Love the techniques and Tim's Distress Inks are the best! Can't wait to own some of the mini's.
LOVE your journal page and yes, the weeds do look like they are popped up from the background! Thanks for the chance to win some of the new minis!
Thanks for that fun technique and all those handy lil hints and tips!! am going to try that out!! Your project is fabulous!!xx
I have bought a pack of the new foams and applications and love them. Thanks for the chance to get some the new ink pads
upnurse at aol dot com
Totally agree = archival and distress inks are a match made in heaven (or ranger!) cannot live without them. Thanks for the giveaway and the inspiring art page. xx Michelle
Totally agree = archival and distress inks are a match made in heaven (or ranger!) cannot live without them. Thanks for the giveaway and the inspiring art page. xx Michelle
Totally agree = archival and distress inks are a match made in heaven (or ranger!) cannot live without them. Thanks for the giveaway and the inspiring art page. xx Michelle
I'm keeping my fingers crossed :)
Love them!
That card is so COOL. I too love how the weeds look raised. I may have to read the instructions many times to get IT, but I want to try this. Awesome look. And who doesn't want some of those cute minis distress pads!! So handy to have and keep right on the work table! TFS this great idea.
Great technique and I want to try the minis!
OH I LOVE THESE MINIS!!! I would LOVE to win a set! They make stamping away from home SO MUCH EASIER!!!!!
I love the sentiment on the project .. it's so me :) Thanks for the chance to win Wendy .. have a great day !
I love your blog here and everything in it is so beautiful and inspiring! Just as these minis are very exciting, I can't wait to play!
Love your art and have found a site to order your new archival ink pads from so excited! I would love to have the minis to travel with!
Gorgeous project! The shading tip is a keeper.Those weeds are popping off the page!
Minis! Delish awesomeness!
These are fabulous and the perfect size to leave on your work table to use all the time! Thanks for the chance to win!!! Love your card and thanks for sharing all the steps - wonderful!
Thanks for a chance to win these cute little distress as nks!
excited about more of Tim's colors coming out in these convenient sizes.
excited about more of Tim's colors coming out in these convenient sizes.
<3 <3 <3 your project!!!!!! Gorgeous! I'd love to win those cute little mini distress pads! Lots of colors and easy to tote!
So many goodies today. thank you for the chance to play with a little distress.
Great journal page! Thanks for the chance to win those cute ink pads!
I love Tim's new stamps and would love to have them but I am positively blown away by what you created. I hope some day if I keep practicing I can create something as beautiful. Glad Tim shared your blog!
Your project is so impressive! I love the many details, the lace borders, different subtle backgrounds, and very effective shading.
I NEED the Distress minis!!! Haven't had the opportunity to get inky with them...YET! They are on my wish list...perfect to grab and go play at a friend's or to take to class!! Keeping my fingers crossed!!
Love you page! And yes, archival and distress are a match made in crafty heaven!!
I love the way this turned out!!!
Thanks for the chance to win! And loved the project!!
These are just so cute, I would LOVE to win some!
I love that masked circle. Great effect.
I too adore the th inks.
Kathleen Mc xx
I love the Distress Inks and use them all the time... I would love to win these, because they would save me so much space when I take them to my workshops...
So far #5 and 6 are my faves, but pretty sure I'll have to have them all at some point. Thanks for the chance and for the inspiration!
Distress Delight! How cute are the minis and of course they are a Winner as they take up less space on the work desk. Karen.x
Your creation is beautiful. Thanks for the explanation of how you did it (but I'm not sure I have the talent to reproduce it). The new minis are a fantastic release. I don't have any yet :(
Love the mini inks they are great for taking places and round dauber refills fit in bottom perfectly
Love that tutorial. Did not know Archival and Distress Inks were perfect partners - now I do!
Gosh, I just LOVE your tutorials! I always look for inspiration and am always so grateful when people like you explain or show how you created the project. Love the new distress mini pads! Thanks for a chance at winning some!
LOVE the new minis, so easy to travel with! thanks for a wonderful card and tag and the chance to win!!!
What a great page- love the dimension and those weeds look fab. can't wait to get my hands on the next three sets of mini distress inks as well they are so easy to just take with you to use anywhere anytime-even better if I could win them-thanks for the chance.
Love the effects from shading, it does indeed looked raised. Awsome technique, thanks for the chance to win the mini ink pads.
Beautiful card! Love that spotlight frame technique!
The mini ink pads look great... perfect to pack up and take along to a fun crafty get-together!
Wow it's mini madness time again! I'm excited!!! Wonderful minis taking up less craft space on my desk...wonderful. Karen.x
Wow it's mini madness time again! I'm excited!!! Wonderful minis taking up less craft space on my desk...wonderful. Karen.x
Love your work and how you incorporate so many techmiques.
I love how distress works with archival, I agree they are great partners, would love to try out the new minis!
Thanks for another fun giveaway!
Thank you for the tuturial and the chance to win.
First I want to tell you I love your journal page♥ Second I would like to win the minis! I could have so much fun♥
Wonderful page Wendy, I see more and more in it each time I look! I can't wait to get my hands on some of these cute versatile mini ink pads! Thanks for the chance x x
Love the minis because they take up little space in my cropping bag.
Love your demo of archival and distress inks together. I started using them together on my Christmas cards last year.
So beautiful. Absolutely five this compact pad and the way they work alongside the archival's.
Fantastic project. Would love to win the mini inks. Thanks for the chance.
Those minis didn't just look cute, they are practical, too. I NEED them... Your tutorial and project were amazing, as usual.
Sure would love these too! I can put them in one metal box container and bring them anywhere! Oh yea.(great project!)
love your page and thanks for the chance to win
I love distress inks - I try to put them on everything! And the minis are great!!
I love these minis. They are too cute for words. They are absolutely fabulous for storage. Gee I could even keep them in my pocket!
Wow! I love the colors and textures of your project. I found I use my adirondak inks less since I entered the distress world- so I'm happy to be reminded how great they can work together.
Awesome page, fabulous tips, thank you, Cathy x
Love the new mini's, thank you for a chance to win!
I love your ART, thanks for a chance to win some mini pads!!!!
Thanks Wendy for your wonderful inspiration on trying new techniques, & the opportunity to receive a giveaway. I love the blending of the archival colours when you mix them on a stamp. Debbie Adams
I love the new minis. The colors are beautiful. Your tutorial is great - thanks for the inspiration! Your tips are really appreciated.
Weeds? No, they're too beautiful to be weeds! Gorgeous, gorgeous project
I actually ADORE all the distress ink as well! Love the versatility of them and now with your showing/telling how you can use archival ink with them...its just another reason to love them even more!
Mini Distress Inks are perfect to hold for smaller applications. Now I have to think of a way to afford them. I only have a couple of your Designer Series Archival Inks, but I love the colors. How about small Wendy Vecchi ink pads?????
Another great project, Wendy! I, too, am obsessed with Distress Inks! Yummmmmmm!
Wow! I love how the mini distress inks and archival inks work well together, especially on your piece. I have the regular size distress inks, but these are so cute and a must have! Just look at all those beautiful colors. Gotta love "eye candy"
Thanks for a chance to win!
Christina
Love your project! I adore the new mini distress inks. Haven't been able to get any yet, so would love to win!
I love your creativity & inspiration. I really really need those mini's
I love the new little mini distress ink pads, would really love to win the second 12. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love the distressed inks! They are my go to inks, besides your new inks.
I could really use these inks! I only have about 5 Distress Inks.
Beautiful !!! And the mini inks ? Cute & collectible !!
I agreed with you about how the weeds look raised. Beautiful project!
I love give aways..and most importantly I love your art...jason
Love the minis! I can't wait to use the mini daubing tool too!
I enjoy reading your blogs and seeing what creative project you have come up with!
You always have the best examples on how to use such a amazing products! Thank you for the chance to win some!! :)
This are the best thing ever (well, since the last release from Tim).
This are the best thing ever (well, since the last release from Tim).
I love your project. It's very beautiful, love your style. It would be great to own the new mini Distress inks. Thanks for the chance, Johanne Lacombe
This is the best thing ever (well, since the last release from Tim).
wow I love the smaller size and how they will fit in my travel kit so perfectly.
like to win one of the sets of mini's.
I like creating tags and playing with distress inks.
picking a favorite color combo will be hard, but I do like the pink and purple-blue ink set.
me too - I love distress inks - they are my go to ink for sure - these minis would be a fun addition.
As usual, thanks for the tips, I love to visit and see what you are up to and pick up new tricks and tips.
Sandra ltb
Love the minis. So stackable and so cute!
I'm sure that when i get my distress ink mini's i too will be a great artist like you wendy
Thank you so much for all your tips and tricks. I'm new to all of this and I am so drawn to your work as well as many others, especially Tim. I'm trying to build up my tools to try all of these amazing techniques out.
I really thought you applied real stems to the dandelions. What a master shader you are. And yes, I'd love the mini distress inks. So much paper to color.
Your project is lovely. I fell in love with distress and it actually defines the art I make. having a little set would be neat to take wherver I go. x thanks Wendy u inspire me x
These are absolutely adorable. Thanks for the chance to win!
The distress inks are so awesome! I use them with polymer clay, shrink plastic, paper clay and for making tags/earring cards for my jewelry! Love the new colours!
I love them because they are FUN size! ...and you can get more gorgeous color for less bucks =0)
Wow!!!! Really love the minis. So easy to work with. BTW, vintage papers was my first too!!
From the moment I tried Distress Inks, they became my favorite ink and I'm delighted to see the minis. Your project page is lovely, and a work of art.
I love how it's the perfect size for travelling. And in a good price for beginner too!!
Love the new stamp set!!! I want this!!! You are so right---the Distress ink and Archival inks work well together!!!
Theses minis are wonderful, thanks for the opportunity to win
Love everything you do Wendy. Been eyeing those little mini pads for awhile too. Would love to get some of the newer colors!
I'm impressed and not distressed. :)
Beautiful art journal page. Love all distress products and would love to try out a set of the minis. They're so cute and would be so nice to just grab and take along with me.
Love you card! So excited about this new set of mini Distress Inks. :)
Your journal page is fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win some mini distess pads too :)
Love.This.Art.....and I love that you mix the distress with the archival! A match made in heaven! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I need these! I love using your media supplies!
Love how these inks work so well together. Would love to win these bundles of ink joy. Thanks for a shot.
I love that you can get the wonderful Distress inks in a smaller, easy-to-take-with you size. Nice!
How pretty! thanks for a chance.
I love this! The flowers look 3d almost like they pop off the page!! Awesome!!!!! Callyann
the reason i love the Distress inks is you can do all kinds of things with it
Distress inks have always been my fave but pairing them with Archival is a perfect combo! Love what you did here.
So beautiful, Wendy! I love the dimension you were able to achieve. Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway.
The small ink sizes are perfect for crops and retreats! Love that!
Love all things Holtz!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
This is now my new favorite page! i wondered how you got the weeds to look so dimensional! i love the technique!
You're page is just beautiful. How I so love all the Tim's colors you used. I just love the distressed inks I have and it would be so great to have more colors. Thank you so much for a chance to win.
Oh, Wendy, I LOVE this! Tax season ends tomorrow (HURRAY!)and this is going to be my first playtime project! Wouldn't mind having some of the Mini's too!
I hope I'm your lucky. Blog friend. Thanks for the chance.
Thank you gone the chance, love the distress inks, especially mini makes it even cuter to craft with !
I'd love to win some of the new minis!
I just love all Tim's products but most of all I adore disress inks!
I adore the minis as well. Love your ideas.
Thanks for your lovely tips. Very nice give away. Happy easter.
I just adore distress inks and these mini's are sooo cute! love the shaded flowers, have try that!
Gorgeous combination of colours, inks and techniques - great use of Creative Chemistry! Love it. And a giveaway too, WOW!
Neil
Love your page and the colours... Always have just great textures it looks like layers that where like that to start off with..wish I could do that stamping and stencil layers... I love your products hope we get them here soon... Thanks for the giveaway love TIM HOLTZ another thing we can't really get locally!!! So I have my fingers and toes crossed ... Thanks for your kind heart..sara
Love the look of this card. Thanks so much for sharing the technique. Love the little distress ink pads too – can’t wait to try them with the mini blending tool.
This is beautiful! Love the composition and the shadow effect is gorgeous and adds such depth.
I'm in love too with all distress products!!
Looove your page!I'll give a try!
the new mini are so cutie and easy to store!
Beautiful! I think it is great that both inks work so well together.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
I just found your blog through craft fancy! Great tips!
These mini distress inks are so awesome and now I will be able to take them where ever I go – woohoo!!
Love this project! Thanks for sharing the process. Fantastic inspiration!
Love this post and the mini pads. Thanks for the chance to win them! !!
This is just gorgeous!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing a tutorial and for the fun giveaway!!!! :)
Wowza! Those flower heads POP right off the page! And, thanks, now I need that lacy background stamp too! haha Love it all! Thx!
stefrick@verizon.net
Oh Wendy, you spoil us. I was lucky enough to pick up your 6 new colours of archival inks at a big craft show I was at this past weekend,{been lusting after them since they were released} So to win these mini distress pads too would be the icing on the cake, so come on...make my day..pretty please with a cherry on top lol
Your project is just stunning btw xo
I luv the new mini's. I really like how supportive you are of your co-workers. What a nice environment for you all to work in.
Hugs,
Tanya
Love your artwork! Thanks for the chance to win!
What a fabulous page! Thanks for a chance to win.
Your stamping shows such great talent. I love to see your projects, you are the best
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