I love Tim Holtz’s Time Traveler! There is just something about him. He’s a great base for a Vintage Masculine Card so he is making an appearance on my Dad’s Birthday Card this year.
I often suggest making multiple backgrounds when you have your supplies out. One mess, lots of cards. (This applies to cooking too!) I was thrilled to find this Alcohol Ink Background in my stash so I used it as the base for the card. The Alcohol makes the ink dry quickly, creating gorgeous marble-like veins. Every one is different! You can see a Tutorial for this Techique HERE and another version HERE.
I rarely know exactly what I’m going to do when I begin creating – okay, like never – but I usually have an idea of the type of card: Vintage, Masculine, Shabby Chic, Clean and Simple – whatever. Because this card was for my Dad, I knew I wanted it to be both Vintage and Masculine. The Alcohol Background and Color Palette were perfect to start with.
- Stamp #Happy Birthday in Black Archival Ink directly onto the Alcohol Ink Background.
The same rule applies to Tags – make a bunch at a time. The Tag was also a left-over probably created with my favorite colors of Distress Inks – Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Rusty Hinge and maybe Antique Paper. You can see a few examples HERE and HERE.
- Die cut a couple of TH’s Gadget Gears from Grunge Board. (These were also left-over from extras that were cut for another project!)
- Ink them with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and then Distress Embossing Ink.
- Cover with Vintage Photo Embossing Powder and Heat Set. When cool, rub off the distress crystals and ink the edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.
- Stamp the Time Traveler in Black Archival Ink onto the Tag and cut out.
- Stamp the Gears from the Time Travelers Stamp Set in Black Archival Ink directly onto the Alcohol Ink Background card and heat set.
- Cut a piece of SU! Chocolate Chip Card Stock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″and score at 4 1/4″
- Use TH’s Burlap Stencil to create a background on the card by applying Walnut Distress Ink through the Stencil using a Blending Tool.
- Cut the Gadget Gears in half and layer on top of each other. Attach to the Alcohol Background post card using Glue Dots. Attach one of the smaller halves to the side of the card.
- Attach the Time Traveler to the post card using Stampin’ Dimensionals or Foam Tape.
- Attach the Alcohol Ink Background post card to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals or Foam Tape.
Challenges:
Craft Hoarder’s Anonymous – Chart – (Ink; Seam Binding; Stamping/Scoring; Embossing; Found Items)
Simon Says Stamp – Wednesday – Anything Goes
Inspiration Emporium – Fresh Start – Anything Goes
Scrapbooker PhD – Masculine + Die Cut
This is just wonderful! I love the Time Traveler and you have achieved so many layers and so much texture on this piece. Thanks so much for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
Thanks so much, Glenda! 😀
wonderful guy man project!!! Thanks for joining our challenge at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
Thanks, Wendi! Those are my fave! 🙂
I totally understand what you mean – there is something about that guy… to me, he reminds me of Sherlock Holmes. I love the image. You have made a really perfect card here. Especially for the masculine birthday theme. I am loving all the gears. Thank you for joining ScrapbookerPhD’s masculine birthday challenge.
Hi, Faith! So nice to have you stop by! 😀 Glad to know it’s not just me! haha
Wow this came out so gorgeous. Love the layers and love those stamps and chipboard that you used for it. Thank you for sharing it with us on the Craft Hoarders Challenge this month too.
Thanks so much, Teresa! I love those gears too! 😀
Love it when I see a masculine card, yours is just wonderful. Thanks for joining our challenge at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
Thanks! I appreciate the visit! 😀
What a great masculine card! I love that inky background!Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
Thanks, Kathy! I think he’s my new boyfriend! LOL
I admired this card the other day but looks like I forgot to leave a comment so I’m back! Love the alcohol ink background and am crazy about those gears! Tim Holtz rules!
You’re so kind, Karen! Thanks so much! I do love to hear from all of you! 😀
What a wonderful masculine piece.
Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anon 🙂
Thanks, Christy!
Fabulous Masculine Card, love all the details. Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
Thanks so much, Pam!
I love the way you did the stamped gears vs the die cut gears! Amazing composition! Thanks for playing along with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge!
Thank you, Gloria! I appreciate your kind words.:)