I love being a student. I really, truly do. This is something I'm reminded of whenever I get the opportunity to take a class, whether live or online, from someone whose work I admire. Tim Holtz's Creative Chemistry 101, currently being offered through Online Card Classes, is filling my head with awesome information and inspiration, as we revisit some classic techniques and learn new ones that are no doubt destined to become classics. Here's a peek at what we've been up to, so far...
Day 1 was introductory -- The story of how Tim became, you know, T!m, along with great info on the differences between various types of ink and the surfaces we use them on. Awesome knowledge for any crafter-- it's so empowering to really understand the mediums we work with every day.
Day 2: Distress Ink Intro
Does it get any better, or more versatile, then Distress Ink? I don't think so.
Blended Spritz and Flick
Brushless Watercolor
Wrinkle-Free Distress
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Day 3: Archival Ink
I fell in love with Archival Ink at Ranger U last year, and my devotion has only grown stronger the more I work with it. The reliability, the permanence, the incredible palette of colors... I'm addicted!
I fell in love with Archival Ink at Ranger U last year, and my devotion has only grown stronger the more I work with it. The reliability, the permanence, the incredible palette of colors... I'm addicted!
Alcohol Ink Agates Stamped with Archival
Archival Resist
Stamping With Reflections
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Day 4: Reinkers
This was such an eye-opener. I don't think about reinkers much beyond using them with water in Mini Misters (oh, and to actually re-ink stamp pads). I'm going to be hitting my stash of reinkers a lot more often after this lesson.
This was such an eye-opener. I don't think about reinkers much beyond using them with water in Mini Misters (oh, and to actually re-ink stamp pads). I'm going to be hitting my stash of reinkers a lot more often after this lesson.
Watercoloring With Reinkers
Layered Misting
Custom Stamp Pad
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More to come....
(By the way, you can still get in on this class, and you'll have lifetime access to the information!)
25 comments:
Your tags are BEAUTIFUL!
Awesome tags, Linda! I really love your layered misting one...but all of them are great. I am so glad that I got in on this class...tim is one heck of a professor!
Oh I feel the same way...I love learning and am loving this class also...just have to get pics taken and post!
Love your tags, Linda!
Tim's class most certainly rocks!
Oh my gosh girl!! You have sooo mastered them! Simply gorgeous! :)
Hugs
~Spike
Gorgeous tags! I'm loving the class! Way better than any of the 4.5 years worth of classes in college...lol! You are so perfect in your technique, everything is so clear and precise. I'm a slobby tag maker!
Hmmm I think I should (belatedly!) sign up for this... great looking tags.
Linda, your tags are gorgeous! I'm having a blast with the classes!
Linda that's so "cool" of you to share! My finances would not allow me to take the class ( I was sick ...knowing I'd miss it) I love Tim's work and learning about the product ( I own quite a bit of the product)!!
Awesome tags! I really should get this class.
I LOVE your Suzi Blu image! All of your tags are gorgeous, but that Suzi Blu one just jumped out at me.
i love your tags.
I am loving this class and now I am even happier after seeing what you have done! Your tags are wonderful examples of letting your own creativity power this technique driven class. Love your blog
Your class samples are fabulous! I too am taking the class but have not had time to make up the samples yet... but I will! This class is so amazing and something everyone should consider doing! I have learned so much and consider myself a seasoned stamper. Something to treasure forever!!
Your class samples are fabulous! I too am taking the class but have not had time to make up the samples yet... but I will! This class is so amazing and something everyone should consider doing! I have learned so much and consider myself a seasoned stamper. Something to treasure forever!!
Beautiful tags, Linda!! You certainly know how rock the class curve!
Absolutely STUNNING Linda! I love love love each & every single tag you did in the techniques. ;) When searching prior to class to learn all things TH so to speak I landed on your blog because you live right near me. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have a hands-on approach as I've gone through some of your prior posts & I'm loving everything you do. Not withstanding I'm beyond words humbled that your taking the class along with us.
Can't wait for Compendium II to start.
HUGS & TFS again so much! Just Breathtaking (seriously, I nearly fell off of my chair to catch my breathe)
Your tags are all so fun, Linda. And do I spy a Suzi Blu stamp? So cute!
All your tags are fantastic!! I really like how you changed up the images from the class demo ones. The online class is awesome and I'm having a wonderful time... plus learning some new things too!
Oh, Linda, your work is always so gorgeous. I LOVE the cat-tails/birds tag, but really they're all beautiful.
and HOW MUCH AWESOME IS THIS CLASS???
I've been experimenting and playing with stash so much more, knowing why the products do what they do is like hitting the jackpot!
Wow, your results are fantastic.
Fab tags Linda! iam on the class too and there is so much to learn even when you thought you knew a lot...
Wow, they're gorgeous!!!!
Just learning about Tim's techniques, like them all, but will try the tag with the tree branch and birds.
Am just learning to experiment with Tim Holtz techniques. Like them all but will try making the tag with the tree branch and birds. Love your work!
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