Mixed Media Foiling Techniques with Tim Holtz Cards

I'm thrilled to share my latest experiments with Glue Stick Foiling on the Frilly and Funkie blog today.  You will be addicted to these fun techniques, so join me for the details.

And make sure to visit The Funkie Junkie Boutique for these and other innovative mixed media supplies:

Ranger Shiny Foil Transfer Sheets - Brights	Ranger Inkssentials Mini Collage Glue Stick	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Frayed Burlap	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Vintage Photo
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Pumice Stone	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Peacock Feathers	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Salty Ocean	(February Pre-order) Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Dolls
(FEBRUARY PRE-ORDER) Tim Holtz Idea-ology Worn Wallpaper	(February Pre-order) Tim Holtz Idea-ology Botanical Layers	Halloween Mixed Media die	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Chitchat Stickers
(February Pre-order) Tim Holtz Idea-ology Quote Chips	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Linen Ribbon	Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Layering Stencils - Gothic	Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Layering Stencil - Ringer THS056 (March Pre-Order)
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Mini Cabinet Cards	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Heart Charms	(March Pre-order) Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Rubber Stamps - Illustrated Garden	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Mini Plaquettes TH93296 (February Pre-Order)
(February Pre-order) Tim Holtz Idea-ology Clippings Stickers	AUGUST PRE - ORDER Sizzix Texture Fades Embossing Folder - Rosettes by Tim Holtz 662391	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Stash Wildflower

I'm also sharing with:
Simon Says Stamp: All Things Bright and Beautiful
Crafter's Castle: Anything Goes
Eclectic Ellapu: Anything Goes
Country View Challenges: The Written Word
PaperArtsy Topic #10: Paper Dolls
The Male Room: Little Boys

Postcards from Paris Shabby Chic Card

Happy Wednesday my friends!  Today we begin a new challenge at Frilly and Funkie and our hostess Sara Emily has chosen the theme Letter Perfect.  She says, "According to Merriam Webster, 'letter perfect' is defined as "correct to the smallest detail". We're not asking you to be immaculate or flawless; we just want to see letters or words on your vintage or shabby chic project. They don't have to be the focus, but be sure we can see them!"

One of my crafty BFF's is going to Paris this June!  How exciting!  I created this card especially for her.  I used some of the beautiful lettering collage elements on the Prima Love Story 6x6 pad and a postcard (from Paris!) from the Prima Wild & Free A4 pad.  Even though I can't go, I'm imagining the fun we'd have together and added these sweet friends from the photo booth images. 

I embossed this Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Eiffel Tower in Stampendous Shabby Pink Embossing Enamel.

I added a beautiful heart charm from Linda's shop.  I double stitched the edge of my Love Story paper and die cut with the new Mixed Media 5 Thinlets set to let the pink backing show.

I tried to do a more splotchy dye with my seam binding and love it!

My flowers are handmade with a combination of Tattered Florals and Spellbinders Build a Carnation dies.  I lightly sponged the wet edges of the petals with Worn Lipstick.  For a tutorial on the half flowers see my post HERE.  The leaf dies are by Prima and the Venise lace is one of Linda's shop specialties.    I hope you are inspired and will play along with our current challenge for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

Visit The Funkie Junkie Boutique for these and other beautiful cardmaking products: 

(LATE JANUARY PRE-ORDER) Prima Marketing 6x6 Paper Pad - Love Story	Prima Marketing A4 Collection Kit - Wild & Free	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Photo Booth	VersaMark Watermark Ink Stamp Pad
(FEBRUARY PRE-ORDER) Sizzix Thinlits Set - Mixed Media #5 by Tim Holtz	Sizzix Alterations Tim Holtz Tattered Florals Die	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Worn Lipstick	Seam Binding
Venise Lace Trim 1.75 Inches 2 Yards

I'm also sharing with:
UnstampaBelles: Flowers & More Flowers
Fussy and Fancy: Summer Fling
613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes w/Option Buttons & Bows
Craft-Dee Bowz: Anything Goes w/Handmade Bow
Country View Challenges: The Written Word/Add Some Text
Simon Says Stamp: All Things Bright and Beautiful

Tim Holtz Tea Party Invitation Cards and GIVEAWAY WINNER!

I have the honor of hostessing our latest challenge at Frilly and Funkie, Layers of Lace.  Lace, oh so lovely lace!  Whether you add delicate layers of fine lace, or tattered and torn crocheted lace, we'd love to see you add dimension and depth to your vintage or shabby chic project with lace.  Perhaps you have a favorite lace stamp or will choose to lace something up, we'd love to see your creations inspired by this topic.

These cards were made for four of my besties with a very special event in mind.  :)

I layered strips of Venise lace from TFJB with some vintage edged bias tape and some beautiful crocheted lace that actually came off of shirt sleeves from a shirt I can no longer wear.  LOL!  It was too pretty not to upcycle.  I made an inky background with my inks and stamped Tim's script onto it for the tag.

Tea was embossed on Tim's new Baroque die.  I inked it with Chipped Sapphire and also stamped my teacups with the same.  The pattern is from the fabulous Dots and Floral stamp set.  I sponged a little Antique Linen to define the cup.

My background is kraft with strips of tissue tape and splattered gesso.  I used my sewing machine for once!  :)  The grosgrain is also vintage from my stash.  I added a Seth Apter Coffee Ring die, a sentiment sticker, and used Tim's Tiny Attacher to staple on a little scrap of dyed seam binding that Linda uses to package her laces.  I sponged with some white gesso to tone down my scrunched up doily and the bundled trim.  I had SO much fun making my pile-o-cards.  I hope you like them and are inspired to dig through your trims and play along in our current challenge.  Hugs, Autumn

Last, but certainly not least, the announcement of my giveaway winner.  If you missed my last project for Frilly and Funkie, make sure to visit HERE.  The winner of the Tim Holtz Sea Life stamp set is...

Alison Hall of Craftytrog's Arty Adventures!!!

My 3 year blogaversary is coming up in a little less than two weeks, so make sure to follow along for details on my next giveaway!  :)  And Alison, please email me at teamclark@rocketmail.com with your address.  :)

Make sure to check out these TEA-riffic products at The Funkie Junkie Boutique today:

$23.95 Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Rubber Stamps - Dots & Floral	Sizzix® Bigz™ Die - Tea Time by Tim Holtz®	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Chipped Sapphire	(February Pre-order) Tim Holtz Idea-ology Block Lower Cling Foam Stamps
Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Rubber Stamps - Ledger Script	Ranger Tim Holtz Mini Distress Ink Pad - Pumice Stone	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Frayed Burlap	Ranger Wendy Vecchi Archival Ink - Watering Can
Venise Lace Trim 7/8 Inch 2 Yards	Dina Wakley Media Mediums - White Gesso - 2 oz. Tube MDM41672	(February Pre-order) Tim Holtz Idea-ology Butterfly Design Tape	(FEBRUARY PRE-ORDER) Sizzix Thinlits Set - Stacked Baroque by Tim Holtz
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set - Crocheted Doily 1 by Tim Holtz 661497 (February Pre-Order)	Spellbinders Seth Apter Coffee Ring Dies	(February Pre-order) Tim Holtz Idea-ology Quotations Metallic Stickers	Seam Binding
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Antique Linen	VersaMark Watermark Ink Stamp Pad	Ranger Embossing Powder - White	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Tiny Attacher
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Tiny Attacher Refills

I'm also sharing with:

Love to Scrap: Anything Goes

Penny Black at Allsorts: Anything Goes

Let's Craft and Create: Anything Goes w/Option Lace, Ribbon, Twine (I used all 3)

That's Crafty: A Stitch in Time

Happy Little Stampers: Anything Goes w/Dies

Use Your Stuff: Upcycle (my cream lace is from an old shirt)