Challenge 9: Distress Crackle
Sponsored by Eclectic Paperie!
As each week of this series comes to a close, I think I've seen the most wonderful, Tim-inspired art possible, and that it couldn't possibly get any better. And then, it does! I hope you guys are having as much fun creating as I am admiring what you create!
So, let's do it again! Please open your Compendium of Curiosities to page 42, for the Distress Crackle Technique!
You'll note that Tim used both a tinted crackle paint and the clear Rock Candy Crackle in his tutorial, and I've used both in my example above. It's not required that you do this in order to be eligible to win this week's prize, however. As long as you use at least one jar of Distress Crackle Paint, you're good to go!
Speaking of prizes, we have another great one this week! Our dear friend Daisy from Eclectic Paperie is offering a $25 shopping spree to the randomly-selected winner of Challenge 9! Just think of those new Tim products hitting the shelves right now... !
To be eligible to win the Eclectic Paperie gift certificate, simply create your own work of art using Distress Crackle and link it here using the InLinkz button at the end of this post. And of course, keep in mind these Two Simple Rules to be eligible to win: Follow the technique as it's written in the Compendium (with your own personal flair!), and, out of fairness to Tim, don't post the instructions on your blog!
And, as always, the wonderful Gloria, List Mom at the All Things Tim group at Yahoo, will also send a special present to one lucky member who adds their creation to the Compendium of Curiosities album at the group's home page. Please be sure to tag your photo "CCC #9" when you upload it there. And, if you're not a member, it's high time you joined the fun!
Okay, let's get cracked up! This challenge is open until 11:59 PM (MDT) next Sunday, August 15. I'm looking forward to seeing how your rock this paint!
Big Hugs,
Linda
50 comments:
Great art: LOVE that cat! And this challenge. Thanks Linda.
Oh wow Linda this is fab. Am definitely going to have a go at this one.....yea.........
Annette x
I'm gona' luv this one GF. Yours is great, luv the crackled kitty too!
Your card is Great!! Now, I meant to do this sooner, in anticipation of crackle; but does anyone know how to loosen up their paints? I've had a few jars since they came out; and they have gotten really thick...can they be reconstituted with water?
WOW, I love this.. and I LOL'd at your sentiment, so cute! I am sat here with a tag .. and my Mojo has decided to go on holiday!! Help!! Will try to get back soon... promise xx
Ooh, and answering Kim's Q.. all my paints went thick, so I spritzed water in, mixed them up to the right consistency.. and yep.. the crackle still :O))
Such a cool cat for sure! Love it Linda! Can't wait to get crackin!!! Love it!
OHHHH FABULOUS piece, Linda!! LOVE it!! Can't wait to play with this weeks technique!!
I love your cat, its a fabulous card.
Love your cracked cat! LOL!!! I was hoping this would be the next challenge. And thanks Hels for the info, mine have also gotten quite thick!
Hi Linda! I LOVE the piece you created here. I really like the crackle on the kitty. I used to try and use crackle medium on acrylic paintings but it never really worked right. Maybe this is easier to use? In any event, I really like what you did! Theresa
Penelope just "cracks me up" . . . I couldn't resist - sorry *hee hee*
This will be another fun challenge!
Love your Penelope and her "me" time! Playing with paint sounds like a perfectly wonderful idea today.
Great piece, Linda! I just added my link. Hope you see the right thumbnail....clicked on my tag but now see a frog, LOL!
Eileen
Awww, the cat is so cool and I love love love your background! You always set the bar high when it comes to the Tim challenges. Can't wait to get started!
This is one of my favourites, I can't wait for the weekend so I can have a play.
Ooh, love crackle! Love the effect it gives!
Linda the cat is just purrrrfect for you. Is that your sweeties name? I just so happen to have a few bottles of crackle paint and will be back to play soon!
Love your piece of art Linda, that cat is adorable and the technique looks fantastic. I have to say I really like that sentiment too and the background is yummy. I have added my entry for this week. Thanks again for a great challenge. Tracy Evans x
Hi Linda, Sorry but to add my entry to the yahoo group page do I have to have an account? not posted one on here before but can't see anything on the home page. Tracy Evans x
Cor, I got hold of that Mojo, gave it a shake and managed to make a tag.. took me... THREE hours!!!! ROFL thanks for this wonderful challenge Linda, I know I say it every week but... YOU ROCK girlie xx
I, like, Penelope enjoy my "MEow" time in the garden too. So fun. Happy creating...
Love your little kitty in her garden, Linda! You did a wonderful job. Wish I had both items for this one, but I made do with my crackle paint. Guess I need to get that rock candy on my list!!!
Well, it's taken me all evening, but I have done 2 different challenges. Love this week's theme though for some reason I have trouble with it!! Anyhow, it's linked (hopefully correctly this week!)
Great piece, Linda! Love the crackled cat! lol! Very cool!
Love this fun piece Linda! I can't wait to try this out. Hope I get a chance. This week is looking really hectic!
Hi Linda, I enjoyed this technique so much I have entered a second piece LOL. Have a good day, Tracy Evans x
wow hun,your art work is just awesome so love the effect that glaze gives,have really enjoyed the challenge just wish I had had the courage to join in sooner,hugs cheryl xxxxxxx
Beautiful piece Linda, love the colors!
I love your cat Linda. Hope you have catnip in your garden so she can have a really good time. Thanks again for the challenges. I don't know how you keep up with it...
Your piece is exquisite Linda - love the cat! You've inspired me to make a garden piece too -although, alas no cats in mine! Thanks for another great challenge.
Love your artwork Linda! So inspiring! x
Love Distress :) Thanks for the challenge
I think this is so very cool.
Smiles,
Kim
http://agypsyangel.blogspot.com
Hey, that cat was over at my house the other day. Does Penelope have a twin?
I came over here from Gingersnap to say I love your take on the Paint challenge. I immediately saw your talented hand in it, even before I saw your name. Sweet.
Just posted my tags! You can see them here:
http://gallorganico.blogspot.com/2010/08/crackle-paint-tags.html
As always, thanks for the challenge. This one was really fun!
rinda
Hi Linda Great challenge I was hoping to play this week but something strange has happened to my crackle paint :( it's on my blog!!
I just love your cat. It's brilliant.
Inspiring challenge as always. Hoping to catch up with this one soon.
Have a great week. Gez.xx
Cool puddy tat great crackles, and some awesome entries this week. Might have to have a second play with this one LOL xx Zoe
Gorgoeus piece Linda, finally managed to do mine :))
Hugs x
Another fabulous challenge, with fantastic inspiration as always (love that little crackled kitty!!). Glad I caught the "conversation" up there between Kim and Hels - my crackle paints are very thick now, too - glad to see you can add water and they still crackle! This was tons of fun. :)
Love Penelope. And that background is gorgeous.
Marilyn
Lovin' your crackly cat! Mine just bristles...sigh.
Mine's done! Did something different (for me) this week.
Finally got mine done it will take forever to see everyones but a pleasure to do so. Boy this is growing more day by day!
OK Linda, it's been bothering me all week: where did you get Penelope? I've been looking everywhere for a good cat die for my new machine.
Mines is done and uploaded but sadly the technique is not showing up so well on the photo. Not the fault of the technique but my photography skills LOL
Fantastic sample, Linda! Maybe I'm partial to the Penelope name lol!
I loved this challenge so much, I bought the company! Hey, I am old and showing my age there... and probably just spouted a load of old rubbish that you don't understand cos it was an advert in the UK in the 70's... hey, I am bonkers... I am allowed ROFL
Anyways... I made another tag Linda cos I loooooved this theme... hope you likey! Thanks again hun.. cannot wait til Monday!
Hels xx
Totally Fabulous card, Linda!!!!
This was my first attempt at this series of challenges. Question-Is there really any difference in Distressed Crackle and Crackle that has been distressed?
Fantastic challenge again Linda, thank you! Love the inspiration you provided with your gorgeous piece of art too. Hugs, Chris
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