Design Details
With a Special Prize from Tim, Mario and Me!
Well, CCCers, this is it! Challenge 35. I'm thrilled that we've covered every single challenge in Tim Holtz's magnificent book, A Compendium of Curiosities...
... and at the same time, I'm sad that it's over!
(Or is it??)
Throughout this series, I've made it a point to not do the techniques in the order they appear in the book, but I always knew I wanted to end with the final lesson Tim presented in the Compendium: Design Details. What a fun way to wrap things up! I had a blast making my example piece, and I bet you're going to enjoy this one immensely, too. Go ahead and open your Compendium of Curiosities to page 67, and let's get started!
I have one final batch of those wonderful goodies Tim and Mario sent, and the winner of Challenge 35 will receive them! Can you think of a more wonderful keepsake than an autographed Umbrella Man stamp set? ( I had to twist my own arm to let go of this, but you guys are worth it!). There's also a stash of those beautiful Vintage Shabby Papers, a set of Idea-ology Word Keys and a Sanding Grip. Oh, and I've added a copy of one of my other favorite books in the whole world, Tim's Distressables 2!
1. Follow the technique as it's written in the Compendium of Curiosities (adding your own special flair, of course!); and
2. Out of respect to Tim, please don't post the technique instructions on your blog!
As she has each week, the lovely and talented Gloria, List Mom at the All Things Tim group, will also send a sweet prize to one of our participants! Simply add your image to the Compendium of Curiosities folder at the All Things Tim home page, and be sure to tag your photo "CCC #35." Gloria will choose her winner from that folder. If you're not yet a member at All Things Tim, well, what are you waiting for?! They're the greatest people, and will welcome you with open arms!
So, I've dropped a few hints over these past few weeks that there just might be something new happening once we wrap up this final week of the CCC. I'll give you all the details when I announce the winners of Challenge 35 next Monday morning, but suffice it to say, it ain't over, baby! You might find a hint or two hidden in my example piece above, if you look really closely...
Have an amazingly wonderful week, everyone!
Hugs,
Linda
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47 comments:
Your piece is amazing Linda! Can't wait to see what the 28th will bring us!!! Thanks Tim, Mario, and you for the great Journey!!
Wow, absolutely love, love, love your piece Linda. So much to look at. Gorgeous!
Linda, that is such a cool piece! Love it! And as for the clues, I see a couple of things that may or may not be, so I will just wait till you announce it next week!
Your example is fabulous Linda and oh what amazing prizes. You are all so generous.
Thank you for the great adventure. Annette x
What a wonderful piece. I don't know how big it is, but it sure looks like it needs to be hanging on the wall.
And what an amazing journey it has been! WooHoo and more to follow! Thank you Linda for all the time you have devoted to bringing a bunch of us together. Never has learning been so much fun! You "boulder" my friend, a rock is just too small!
Your season finale is amazing and oh my, it so looks like a blast! Can't wait to get started!
Have a wonderful Monday!
OH WOW! twice once for your fab piece and again for the fab prize on offer and my favourite all time Tim stamp man with the umbrella, well my fingers and everything are still crossed have been for 35 weeks think I'm stuck like this now forever. ROFL.
Thank you Linda for this incredible journey we have been on I have loved it and met some lovely people and seen some amazing art. also thanks to Tim for the CC book and some amazing prizes.
Lastly you are teasing us again Linda and I can't wait to see what you have in mind next week!
your piece is fab linda, hope I have your clues right, can't wait for you to anounce it next week,
you have been such a fab host, & I have loved seeing all your creations along the way,
the prize this week is so awsome,
I sooooo want that signed stamp set,
fingers and toes crossed,
have a grate day,
Kat.
I saw on a video that Tim is working on a second curiosities book - so all is not lost - although I am squinting really hard to see what you have journalled behind the DISRESS words - although I am guessing the 28th march all will be revealed! Fabulous challenges and amazing contributions on this blog - it would be a shame for it all to end...
What a wonderful journey this has been with you each week covering the book together! So much great art has been shared because of your idea and giving of so much of your time to do this for us. Thank you so much again for challenging us. Your piece looks like so much fun went into it. Can't waiot to see what you have up your sleeve next!
I have circled March 28 on my calendar - and I don't know why! What a great piece and the final prize is so drool-worthy. (Final?!! boo-hoo!) I'm gonna miss our weekly foray into Tim Holtz goodness! You've been an amazing hostess and I'm so happy to have found you and your wonderful blog and adorable kitties!
Sob sob, the last one...oh no wait...could it be there is more!!!!!
Loving your choice for the last from the book, and your sample is truly delightful.
I'm so glad to have met you through this challenge, Thank you for all you have done, and hopefully continue to do x
Sniff, sniff...Oh no! (or will it be, oh yes? lol!) Fantastic piece Miss Linda, and thank you so much for hosting these challenges, it's been a blast!
I love your collage Linda! And thank you so much for the fun with the present challenges. Just can't wait to see the next one! I am intrigued and ready to continue. Thanks to all the advertisers also for the prizes!
Thanks so much Linda for the last 35 plus weeks - Monday's have been such a great day since you started this fun challenge! LOVE your art today, it is stunning. Thanks to you, Tim and Mario for today's prize. (fingers crossed!)
Ohhh your going out with a bang GF, At least for the CCC. Great Art !!! I've so enjoyed playing along and hummmm...... I may have an idea now about the next one. LOL
Hugs Lynn
Beautiful creation, Linda! I'm so glad to hear there's going to be something 'more' after this - I just didn't have much time this go 'round. I'd say looking at your piece, we'll all be meeting at Starbucks? *lol*
What a beautiful collage you've created, it's so fab. Thank you so much for hosting what has been an amazing challenge and for all your lovely words of kindness and encouragement to someone who was completely new to the world of art and blooging when I first joined in!
Can't wait for next week!!
Sue xxx
I missed out on so many of these wonderful challenges Linda, but I'm back for the very last one! Love your piece! I can't guess what you're planning next, but will stay tuned to find out!
Wonderful creation. It's a shame this is only my second time here can't wait to see what happens next. :)
I can't believe CCC is getting over this week... where in the world did time go by... you are absolutely right Linda, this is the perfect way to end the CCC. every week we wait up for the challenge then the winner announcements and then your wonderful comments. Thanks so much for visiting our blogs and leaving sweet, kind words. Hope you have lot more challenges up your sleeve to keep us in our toes or should i say glued to our crafting seats:~)
FABULOUS Piece, Linda!!! THANKS so much for all the CCC FUN and all the work you put into this...I know I've had a BLAST!! :) Can't wait to see what's to come.
I have popped on here from time to time through this challenge via a friend's blog. It is wonderful to see such great work by everyone. But I must say that it wasn't exactly fair to everyone. I would have definitely joined in the fun, if I had the book. But I am disabled and therefore on a very low budget. It would have been less discriminatory if you had at least "para-phrased" the ideas and instructions.
I am hoping to have this book in the future, perhaps for my up-coming B-day or next Christmas.
Thanks for all the great art. Congrats to all the lucky winners.
Susan
Hi Susan,
Thanks for your thoughtful comment, and I absolutely understand your point of view. I'm very sorry that the Challenge series felt discriminatory against those on a limited income. It truly wasn't meant to be! Because these challenges were directly taken from copyrighted material owned by Tim Holtz, it would have been both unethical and unfair of me to post the technique instructions on my blog. While I'm a big believer in sharing ideas and supporting other crafters in their art, I also want to be sensitive to the fact that professional artists like Tim count on book sales for their livelihood. There's no perfect solution, but I have to honor intellectual property rights.
The good news is, there's a new project beginning here on my blog shortly that I hope you'll want to participate in, and you won't need a book to play along. :-)
Well now I know. Starting March 28 we are going to continue our journey starting with distressing Starbucks coffee cups.lol.At 6 in the morning we will need to drink the coffee first. Your piece is such a fun one. I can't quite make out the fine print so there are a few missing clues. I am so psyched . I finished MY CCC book! Thank you for everything Linda. It has been a blast!
Aw I am SAD!!! Just uploaded my final entry... THANK YOU LINDA for organising this amazing challenge, I have loved it loads and am intrigued what you have in store for us... mmm, exciting!! HUGE HUGS Xxx
Thankyou Linda for organising this incredible challenge. I have enjoyed everyone and been inspired by your awesome examples.
Look forward to reading all about the next one.
Love your fabulous new work, Linda! AND I like how you managed to sneak Starbucks in there, too! ;) Theresa
Thanks for the fun challenge! I didn't make it in until the end, so I'm excited to see what you have in store for us. =)
thanks so much Linda for hosting this fabulous challenge, for your amazing inspiration and your kind words!!! your piece is absolutely brilliant again, love it!!! =)
Hugs, SannaS
Thank you so much Linda, for hosting this wonderful challenge! I can't even remember how I discovered you, since I didn't have a blog, and didn't know any such thing as these blog challenges existed. But I am hooked now, and can't wait to see what great creativity you'll inspire next! (But not till the 28th?? I may lose my momentum! LOL!)
You're such a tease Linda! Can't wait until the 28th, to find out what you have planned! The last few month's have been an awesome journey through Tim's book, I had such a great time creating this last piece! Your artwork was inspiring as usual!
Hugs, Alison xx
Not only are these beautiful, but amazing! I am drooling on the keyboard again, wowza everyone! Linda, you are da' best! hugz
This has been a wonderful challenge to participate in and you have been the best hostess! Your comments are so encouraging and I know you put a lot of time in to make all this work so THANK YOU for all your effort! It has been TONS of fun :-)
Thanks so much, Linda, for hosting and organizing this awesome journey we've all taken! Even though I started late and haven't been able to participate in many of the challenges, it has been a true pleasure to do the ones I have, and to watch all of the incredible art of everyone else even when I couldn't participate myself. What a wonderful group of artists this challenge has drawn. I am SOOO happy that the fun is not over, and can't wait to see what distressing, grungy, salvaging fun is in store for us on the 28th!! :P
Thanks for a great weekly challenge Linda, I can't believe it's actually the last one, or is it as you say LOL. Been trying to work out some clues from your fabulous piece of art. Love love all your design details. Think 28th March may be the reveal date and was wondering whether the words salvage, distress and grungy had anything to do with it, mmmm will just have to wait and see LOL. Thanks again Linda. Tracy Evans x x
Fabulous piece of artwork Linda and so different to mine which is rather girly in comparison. This was a perfect opportunity to use the bits in my leftovers box which is why it's pink and green!
Can't wait to find out about the future plans and sorry not to do more of the CCCs, time always seems to get away!
Thanks so much for hosting the challenges as it's great to see all the artwork inspired by Sir Tim.
Fliss xx
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Linda, for hosting this amazing challenge! 35 challenges! Your final piece is fabulous and your art has been a great inspiration. It was so cool to play with all of the techniques; some I thought I already knew how to do and didn't, so glad of the refresher; some I didn't think were that interesting - but really were! Some that I am so glad I learned and will continue to use often. This has been wonderful. Cheers!!!
What a fabulous piece. Absolutely love it. And what great prizes.
Thank you so much, Linda, for all the time you have taken in organising these challenges, and for all your enthusiasm.
Marilyn
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Thanks so much for hosting this challenge Linda. Your art is so inspiring and I feel I have found a new friend. I will be checking out what new things you are up to on a regular basis. Cheers!
Linda, your card is fabulous!!!! I've had a lot of fun with these challenges!! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into making this such a wonderful adventure!!!!
Thanks Linda, Tim, and Ranger for pushing us to new heights!
Linda, what a wonderful series of challenges: No one else could have led us on this journey!
Your humor, inspiration and devotion are an amazing gift that you've shared with each of us!
Thank you!
I have loved the challenges! Here’s mine #35
This is so sad. Now what am I going to do each Sunday at 7:59PM???? You're the best, Linda, for all you've done for us! ( but I have this really funny picture of you twisting your own arm. Even the cat is laughing.) Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Oh Linda - As I type this journey is officially over...I took a magnifying glass to your oh so gorgeous #35 contribution & know that you have cooked up something else for us to do...Meanwhile Thanks for your magnifica hostessing and will await the next ride!!!!
aaw I missed the final submission, but I have made a piece on my blog for this last one :))). Love what you did with yours..just wonderful :))
Thank you for the challenge, it has been a great ride!
Hugs xx
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