Compendium of Curiosities 21 - Rock Candy Distress Glitter

Hey Gang, I know it's been a while. My apologies! Seems as though I'm still playing catch-up since CHA. And I've got two big classes this weekend in Jacksonville, so it's been weeks of prep for those. Meanwhile, sweet Emma Williams and Candy Colwell have both nominated me for the #ArtChain on Facebook and I AM going to participate as soon as I can get to it. Thank you both again, I am honored!

It's Saturday and that means another fun technique to try in the Compendium of Curiosities III Challenge hosted by our lovely hostess Linda Ledbetter on her blog. Each challenge comes from the wonderful book "A Compendium of Curiosities Vol. III" featuring amazing products and techniques by non-other than Tim Holtz.

Join us with your creation based on the featured technique and your project could win you an awesome prize pack from Tim and Mario and you also have a chance to win the random draw from our generous sponsor this time: Inspiration Emporium. That's a whopping $50 gift certificate! All the details, rules and links are at the end of my post so be sure to keep reading all the way through.


Okay, on to my creation...

Kids, let me tell you that it took two attempts that ended up in the trash before my mojo kicked in on this tag. It happens. What can ya do?

The funny part was, after working over a couple ideas and tossing them, I spotted this already colorized tag sitting on the shelf straight in front of me. One of those "don't wanna waste the ink on the craft sheet" things. So I grabbed it....

...did the Rock Candy Distress Glitter technique...

...and then the rest started to flow. 

The more I use those Industrial stickers, the more I love them! They provide such easy and impressive embellishment with just a touch of alcohol inks. And my butterfly took alcohol ink well too. I finished her off with a few highlights of Glossy Accents and popped her up with double foam tape. Whew! I almost threw in the towel, but am glad I didn't in the end. 

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Do you have the fabulous Compendium of Curiosities Vol. III book by Tim Holtz? (the master of all things vintage and distressed.) If not, you can find one at your local craft store, scrapbook store, or you can get a signed copy by Tim himself by going here. 

You can find all the CC3 Challenge details and FAQs here.  The lovely Linda Ledbetter is our hostess of this fun series of challenges, and all you have to do to participate is create your project, and upload to her site. Be sure, though, to read through all the FAQs so you're eligible to win...

We're working our way through this fantastic book of techniques and tips, and challenging you to join in the fun. This round's challenge is sponsored by the great folks at Inspiration Emporium who have a fabulous gift voucher to give away to one lucky random winner. Also, the Curiosity Crew's Choice scores a giant prize pack of goodies straight from Tim and Mario!

And don't forget, you can find these great products I've used today at Inspiration Emporium's online store.