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Paste Resist Card

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Cathy Parlitsis

The Paste Resist Card is so cool that I really had a hard time covering any part of it! I used an Idea-ology Compass Coin and a small Corner to embellish the card. The background is just Tissue Paper over a piece of Black Card Stock inked with Black Soot Distress Ink. I loved this stencil (TH Mesh) . It reminds…

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Distress Collage Mediums and Textures

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Cathy Parlitsis

I’ve been feverishly trying to finish all of the techniques in time to post them to the class. Tonight is the deadline so I had to remind myself that I’m doing this for fun. LOL! These are the Techniques from Distress Collage Mediums and Textures. I did 4 of the 5. I will post the techniques I missed at some…

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Distress Crayon Gesso Fresco Technique Card

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Cathy Parlitsis

I love anything Vintage and especially things that remind me of Italy. Gesso Fresco resembles the ancient plaster you see when visiting very old buildings. I love it! Lots of new restaurants recreate it to give the same feel to their walls. This card incorporates Distress Crayons into the technique. These are first attempts so keep that in mind. 😉 Dina…

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Fixing Alcohol Ink Globs

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Cathy Parlitsis

I loved the Liquid Landscape Alcohol Ink Technique from Tim’s recent Class! One of the problems I had was “globs” of ink that would not dry. This is a result of using too much ink which Tim has told me is actually the resin from the inks. After waiting several days, I realized it was never going to dry. 🙁 They…

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Distress Alcohol Ink Techniques

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Cathy Parlitsis

I know. I skipped a day. I loved the look of these alcohol ink techniques and wanted to give them a whirl. The one thing I love about them is that you get a completely different look every time you try. The one thing I hate about them is that you get a completely different look every time you try….

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Distress Technique Samples Tags and a Card

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Cathy Parlitsis

It’s Day 5 of the Class but I’m finishing up Day 1! :-O This last technique – Distress Washed Watercolor – had me going for about 3 hours! I sequestered myself in my Craft Room and tried it over and over until I had a sample I could live with. haha! Just thankful for the time I had to indulge…

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Hello Again with Distress Technique Samples

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Cathy Parlitsis

I hope you’re all having a great summer! I have been taking care of family “stuff” and haven’t posted in quite some time! I wanted to post my Distress Samples from Tim Holtz’s Creative Chemistry Class. These are the first four – They’re a partial from Day One, although today is Day 4 already! (Behind as usual! :-O Yikes!). This…

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Testor Paints and Paint Pen Cards

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Cathy Parlitsis

I am always drawn to paint splatters. I’m not quite sure what it is about them but I love the way they look. Sadly, mine never turn out the way I imagine them when I start. LOL This Tim Holtz Embossing Folder solves that problem for me. The drips are embossed into the card stock and I just painted…

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Shabby Chic Album Contest and Tutorial

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Cathy Parlitsis

LET THE VOTING BEGIN!! I could not be more excited about the Best Blogger Craft 2016 Contest!!! I created this Shabby Chic Album as my entry and I would LOVE it if you would take a moment to VOTE for me at FaveCrafts. (Look for my name & VOTE! You can only vote one time each from your phone, computer…

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Shabby Chic Album for Prime Publishing

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Cathy Parlitsis

Each year, Prime Publishing does a contest for the Best Craft Blogger Project. I was very fortunate to receive that honor last year for my Distressed Watercolor Card with Swarovski Crystals Card (See that post HERE) so I’m excited to participate again this year!!!! I kept starting projects and deciding – Nope! Not good enough! After much trial and error, I decided…

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