OH MY GOODNESS! I have been waiting to share this with you! I am VERY excited to announce and introduce this year's Limited Edition Tim Holtz stamp set and stencil for Stamptember 2016! YAY! I was lucky enough to receive this set a few weeks ago, and have made a bunch of projects already. It's awesome! This year, Tim did a full size stamp set AND a stencil that are exclusively available at Simon Says Stamp... And when they're gone, they're gone! Tim Holtz is the master of perfectly retro and nostalgic Christmas and this release is just that. I know you are going to love it too! I have a tag and a card to share with you today.
CLICK here to get yours while they last... Also, Tim released his entire Holiday line of stamps and stencils today. Those are also available in the SSS Store (CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEW RELEASE). It's never too early to start the Christmas cards, right?
Without further yammering on from me, here are my projects! First up is my card... The plaid on the left side of the card is A STAMP! You can use it to make any color plaid that you might want for your projects! EEP! I am seriously in love with that one stamp... But there is so much more! I used the large text stamp in the shape of a tree for my focal point. I inked directly onto the stamp using Mini Distress Ink Pads and it just came out so nice! Fast and simple too. After I stamped everything I sprinkled clean water over it to make some splotches. I also added some Vintage Photo splatters. I made some pretty Christmas greenery out of a Tim Holtz Sizzix Die and added a pretty brad from last year's collection.
Next is the tag I made, using the gorgeous new stencil! OMG. Can I say that I love how this came out?? I started with a size 8 manila tag. I used a sponge and Distress Inks to stencil the poinsettias directly onto the tag. Once I had all the stenciling done I used my Tim Holtz Sprayer and sprayed a fine mist of clean water onto the tag and let it soak in. This is what gives the stenciling the dreamy soft effect. I went back and splattered brown distress ink and white ink over the stenciling. I kind of wanted it to look like snow! I used the plaid stamp again on the small oval - this time using Antique Linen Distress Ink - so it's soft in the background. I stamped the sentiment using another one of the new stamps. I hand dyed my own crinkle ribbon using Distress Stains and finally ended with a pretty snowflake charm. All my supplies are listed at the bottom of my post.
I added accents to my tag to make it more festive! The number 25 metal charm, some Tissue Tape with music notes and a word sticker.
Here's a close up of my ribbon!
The rays of light coming off the top of the tree - that's a separate stamp! GENIUS!
Some pretty shimmery Stickles on the leaves and parts of the stamping....
This is the complete stamp set and stencil:
SHOPPING LINKS FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!
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Vintage fabulousness! These are so gorgeous!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | 09/25/2016 at 04:52 AM
Just saw your fall decor photos on Instagram--I need a field trip to Pottery World! Love the photo of you and baby Buddy 💕
Posted by: Julie | 09/11/2016 at 09:16 AM
Boy Wanda these are stunners. I have told myself that I should not buy any Christmas stamps this year. I have several from years past that I haven't used yet. This one might break the deal. I absolutely love that Christmas tree stamp. The possibilities are endless. Thanks so much for the preview and I am heading to SSS. Have a great week.
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 09/10/2016 at 11:24 AM
Two absolutely gorgeous projects Wanda! I love the vintage feel of them both!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | 09/10/2016 at 11:11 AM
No wonder you were excited--these are fantastic! I love that plaid stamp and the retro tree with its rays of light.
Posted by: Julie | 09/10/2016 at 09:46 AM
These are absolutely fantastic projects Wanda. I saw them at the end of Tim's short video and had to see more. They are awesome, great job!
Posted by: Teresa Doyle | 09/10/2016 at 09:35 AM
Hi Wanda, simply stunning! These are a must have for sure. I love your work you know that. 😉Thanks for always inspiring.
Posted by: Lisaerica | 09/10/2016 at 07:54 AM
Such great cards..and gorgeous colors!!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 09/10/2016 at 06:43 AM