this demo features an overview on distress crayons and embossing glazes. learn the differences between regular embossing powder…

welcome to week five of my Q+A demo series on facebook live. each week the Q+A demo will focus on a specific product/topic…

this demo features an overview on the various distress textures and mediums. learn about the different effects and properties…

welcome to week five of my Q+A demo series on facebook live. each week the Q+A demo will focus on a specific product/topic…

Hi friends! I have talked a lot about Distress Crayons on this blog. However, during Tims live demo on Facebook (link at the bottom), I could see in the comments, many people asking how to use them to color Paper Dolls. So I'm going to cover the basics here and add links at the bottom to a few past projects that will show further use with photos. There are actually four products in the idea-ology line with photos: Paper Dolls - slick cardstock weight paper, people are cut out and always have feet although they might be sitting or standing. There are repeats of some people in different sizes. Found Relatives - slick cardstock weight paper, comes in a pack with 3 sizes of cards (none of the cards are the same). The Found Relative I am using today is the largest card. Photobooth - each photo is 1 3/4 x 2" and come in strips of three. The photos can easily be cut apart. Baseboard Dolls - like Paper Dolls but printed on heavy weight chipboard. These can easily stand on their own with just a bit of glue. Each of these photo products are made from the same slick surface which is perfect for use with Distress Crayons. I work on a Glass Media Mat which I love but a craft sheet will work too. I like to work on the white pallet portion of the mat because you can see true color when you scribble the crayon onto the surface. You can use whatever colors you have, there is no right or wrong. Sometimes colors will surprise you since they can appear different when used over the lighter or darker portion of the card. I 'm starting with the background here. I find that for darker areas, whether it's a background or a dark suit or coat it's best to scribble the crayon directly onto the card. Then I take my finger to blend the crayon over the background. I choose to skip the cotton swab here because it's too small for blending. However, if this was a very small area then a cotton swab might be the best choice. Sometimes I have to dampen my finger tip to get the crayon to move. If that is the case, just tap on a wet wipe and then rub. Do not stick your finger in water or you will rub the crayon away almost immediately. So lets say you did that very thing (wipe it right away), just wait for the card to dry before adding more crayon otherwise it will not stick to the surface (and probably cause you some frustration) since it is still wet. This can work to your benefit when you choose a color dislike, you always have the ability to wipe it completely away and start over (once the card is dry). You might notice there is a small flat brush in the photo. I keep this brush on hand to pull away any crayon that goes over the line, say onto her face, her clothes or skin. The thin flat bristles will pull it away as long as the brush is damp. If you do not have a brush such as this, you can use a cotton swab, it is just not quite as precise. Next up is the Detailer Water brush. I love this tool for the smallest of places like the flowers that surround the neck of her dress. The tip is pointed and firm which I find helpful. I don't use the self-feeding feature of the water brush. I usually spray a bit of water on my Glass Media Mat next to the crayon and dip into it when changing colors. This gives me more control of the amount of water I add to the brush. Just remember, less is more when it comes to water and if you need to tap over a paper towel before picking up the crayon, do it. So to start, pick a few colors of Crayon and scribble them onto the Glass Mat. My favorites to use are Aged Mahogany and Peeled Paint and then I throw in a blue like Stormy Sky or a gold like Fossilized Amber. It very easy to pick up the crayon with just a damp water brush and dot the area of the flowers. I usually start with the strongest color (Aged Mahogany in this case), leaving room for more colors, then Peeled Paint for the leaves, which are still just dots for the most part. Take notice of the swatches of crayon. You can see where I have picked up the color with a swipe of the brush. I only needed a damp brush to pick it up. If you add too much water, the crayon can become frothy/bubbly and that's never good so wipe it up, move to a dry area on the mat and scribble again. No harm in starting over. I scribbled some Milled Lavender onto the Glass Mat to test. It's a color I don't use often so I was unsure how it would work with the others. Well, it was the happy surprise of the day. That color purple is very deceiving since the looks so light on the palette but on the card it works perfectly with the Aged Mahogany and the Peeled Paint. The cheeks - there is a bit of a learning curve to getting it right. I used to always use Worn Lipstick (which still works well) but I have fallen for Aged Mahogany because of the rich color it brings. The color was put on with the water brush and then made to look like rouge by tapping my finger tip over the top. Something about what your fingertip does as it flattens over the color makes the difference in creating a realistic cheek color. I do one cheek at a time and wipe away any excess with cotton swab (since the area is small). Again, there is a learning cure so practice, practice, practice, it will make a difference. I used my flat brush to give her dress a light wash of Milled Lavender. I never did use the Mowed Lawn color, just the top three. Did you notice that I forgot to color the right side under her arm in Stormy Sky? Guess I better do that now. So, can you mix color? Yes you can. You can mix colors or even create a pattern (think flowers or plaid) over clothing with the tip of the Water Brush. Here I'm going to do a basic mix. I scribbled a halo of sorts around her head, right over the Stormy Sky background. The next step is to rub the crayon with your fingertip to blend the two colors. Start slow. You may need a damp finger but remember water is also the enemy and too much will wipe away the blue and green. So start rubbing and then see if you need to touch the wet wipe to keep going. If you wipe too much blue away, just add more. So here is what she looks like after I rubbed the two colors together. My thought is that it should look like a painting, not perfect but perfectly textural in quality. The crayon is meant to enhance the background. I think I love the particular card because she looks like she is sitting for a Sargent painting (one of my very favorite artists). You might be asking, is she going to 'seal' the crayon color? First off, I find that the crayon sets in place and is very difficult to rub off the longer you leave it. If fact the only way to remove it, is to physically rub it with a wet wipe. So yes, it is still water reactive so I don't take it out in the rain or "lick it" as Tim says. My projects have gone with me on teaching visits and to trade shows and I have never had to repair a photo that was damaged because of not sealing it. Not once. That being said, if you really want to seal it for your peace of mind, I would use a spray fixative that you can find at any craft store. Just a light spray once or twice over the top, not too close to the surface will do you. Thought maybe you might like to see some other examples of Distress Crayons coloring. The post shows creating pattern on a dress. Remember the Detailer Brush is your friend for this one. A color wash for the background. Let it dry, then start dotting over the top. That can make it look like a watercolor pattern. Mowed lawn, Aged Mahogany, Faded Jeans This post shows crayon layering but using only one color. It can be done by letting the color dry between layers (just for a few minutes) and then adding layers of color on top. I like to add the second round of color to enhance ruffles or lace or just add shadows for depth. Worn Lipstick for her dress, Fossilized Amber for the flowers. And another with a two color mix of green and blue. FYI: The girl with the rabbit is from the 2019 Halloween Paper Dolls pack. Peeled Paint and Stormy Sky If you haven't had a chance to watch the Tim Holtz Facebook Live on Distress Crayons you can watch it HERE. Absolutely worth the time to learn more about the Crayons and what they can really do over different surfaces. Plus you get Tim talking and demoing which is always a treat to watch and learn. now carry on, paula

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Distress crayons by Tim Holtz for Ranger are absolutely perfect for stamping, scrapbooking, card making, mixed media paper crafting and more.

Tim Holtz 8.5 x 11 Distress Black Heavystock from Ranger offers a 125lb, smooth, matte surface that can be easily customized with various mediums such as ink, Oxide, paint, and more. Thanks to its heavyweight construction, this versatile surface can withstand both wet and dry Distress techniques, allowing for endless creative possibilities. Use it with Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Oxide, Sprays, Paint, Crayons, Pencils, Glaze, Mediums, and more for best results. Each pack contains 5 sheets measuring 8.5 x 11 inches (21.59 cm x 27.94 cm).

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this demo features an overview on distress crayons and embossing glazes. learn the differences between regular embossing powder…

this demo features an overview on distress crayons and embossing glazes. learn the differences between regular embossing powder…

It's raining here today (not something we say often in CA) and I always like to be working in the craft room when it rains. If it's not too cold I sometimes even open the window so I can hear it better. Well today I thought I experiment a little more with the Distress Crayons. Follow along and I'll show you what I did. Scribble out some crayon on to the craft mat. You will also need a Mini Blending tool and a bit of water. Use the Mini Blending tool to pick up the crayon. The foam must be damp not wet. Here are some hints: too much water - it picks up the crayon way too easy and almost makes suds too little water (or none) - it won't pick up the crayon (it will just squeak across the mat) damp sponge - picks up the crayon easily (if you feel like you have too much water on the foam just pounce it on a paper towel a couple times and that will take cake of it) I cut a card front from Mixed Media paper and used a large stencil to add a pattern with the Blending Tool. Now go back and pick up another color. Same blending foam (no need to change the pad) - I just pounced it on the paper towel a couple times before going into the Fossilized Amber. This time I'm using a Mini Stencil to change the scale of the circles. Another Mini Stencil to add some numbers with Seedless Preserves. I mounted the card from on Silver Metallic cardstock and then on a turquoise Kraft Core. A little stitching around the card finishes it off. Next, I mounted the self adhesive Deco Sheet onto a piece of cardstock then punched tiny 1/2" hexagons using the Tim Holtz Hexagon punch. A quick way to make a lot of hexagon pieces. A dot of Glossy Accents works perfectly to adhere the hexagons to the card front. A sentiment from the Hashtags stamp set. I thought the card needed a bit more detail so I used Ranger Watercolor paper and the Tattered Flower Garland to cut a few small flowers. They have been colored with Distress Inks and a waterbrush. I adhered a small Crinkle Ribbon bow with Glossy Accents. And then added the flowers. These flowers have a hole in the center for layering with a brad. I find that if you bend and squish the flower to make them more realistic, the hole fades away. I added a Heart Charm to complete the cluster. Its hard to show the shine of the silver Deco Sheets but that textured surface really makes the card fun. The hexagon punch was super easy to use to create all those hexs...can't imagine doing that by hand. Well, I hope you will try the crayons/blending tool technique to make a background. I ended up creating a few card fronts while I was experimenting. I found that more often than not, I did not even have to wipe off the foam pad between colors (that foam pad is kinda magic). I think this would be a great way to add color to an art journal. I guess I better try that size surface next! now carry on, paula InLinkz.com

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Distress Crayons are formulated to achieve vibrant coloring effects on porous surfaces for mixed media. The smooth water-reactive pigments are ideal for water coloring, creating smudge effects and more! Color directly onto your surface and blend with water then layer with Distress Inks, Stains and more for creative possibilities.

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Use Your Stuff Challenge 360...Mood Board Honey Bee Stamps is having a clearance on Tim Holtz Distress Crayons. I had 1-5 sets and was thrilled to be able to get the rest through them. In the upper left corner of the mood board is my inspiration for my card. The base card is white card stock. the main piece is water color paper with assorted Tim Holtz Distress crayons rubbed over it. Next I wet my finger and smeared the colors adding more is needed. Once it was dry, have to admit I helped it along with my heat tool, I applied it to the base card. With more white card stock I die cut the verse using Tim Holtz “Celebration Words:Script” and the flowers with Tim Holtz “Wildflowers Stems #1” These i glued to the card front and trimmed as necessary. To finish I attached Katia Clear Drops with JudiKins Diamond Glaze.

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Hello! Like so many out there, I have fallen in love with Tim Holtz 3D Texture Fades and can't stop finding new ways to use them. My favorite is Botanical (currently), and I've found a super easy way to make it look like worn painted carved wood (at least in my opinion). I started by embossing a panel of Classic Kraft Stock following Tim's tips and tricks video. After removing the panel and drying it with my heat tool, I sanded it. I never sand directly on my craft mat, but on a piece of waste cardboard, so I don't damage my mat. I use a tack cloth to remove any dust. I found this one new in the package at a yard sale; it's made especially for crafts. Next, I swipe my Oxide pad directly onto the panel, from top to bottom. After drying the ink, I blend the entire panel with Distress MicroGlaze. I keep a blending foam piece in the jar, so I always have it ready to go. This step deepens the oxide color. I could have stopped here, because it's just beautiful as it is, but I wanted to give the panel more depth. I blend with Ground Espresso Distress ink, heavier at the edges, but working my way into the center. The MicroGlaze resists the ink, leaving just some on the panel. I take a clean rag and buff the surface in a circular motion. This removes traces of the Microglaze and blends the colors. Here is my finished panel, which to me looks like carved wood that's been painted and time worn. I show some close ups below so you can see that gorgeous dimension these embossing folders create. I liked it so much, I tried it with brown kraft stock. How will you use your Tim Holtz 3D Texture Fades? For more inspiration, check out Tim Holtz Addicts Facebook Group where you will find daily inspiration for all of Tim's products shared by many talented artists. Thank you for stopping by! If you have any questions, please feel free to leave me a comment, and I will get back to you right away! Hugs! Sara Emily (MAY PRE-ORDER) Sizzix 3-D Texture Fades Embossing Folder - Botanical (February Pre-order) Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 Classic Kraft Stock Ranger Distress Micro Glaze Ranger Inkssentials Mini Ink Blending Tool - With 4 Blending Foams (FEBRUARY PRE-ORDER) Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad - Squeezed Lemonade Ranger Tim Holtz Ground Espresso Distress Ink Pad

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Hello and thanks for popping in. I've had some more play time with the Distress Crayons this week, and I must say the more I use them, the more I love them. I began with a coat of gesso on some linen card, then I used a brick stencil with crackle paste on one side. When it was dry I rubbed Walnut Stain and Vintage photo over the bricks, loved the way the crayons settled into the cracks. I had cut some Wildflowers, tinted them with distress markers and clear embossed them a couple of weeks ago for another project, but after they were heat embossed I thought they were too pale for what I wanted. I tried smudging the crayons over the embossing, not really thinking it would work, but after letting them air dry, the new darker colour had dried fast, perfect for what I wanted. I smudged green and blue colours around on the unstenciled sided of the card to look like grass and sky, layered the flowers, adding foam pads to some of the flower heads for dimension and finally some stamped words. I've just received the 2 new colour sets, and hopefully I'll get to use them over the weekend. Have a great weekend. Avril xx

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this demo features an overview on distress crayons and embossing glazes. learn the differences between regular embossing powder…

welcome to week five of my Q+A demo series on facebook live. each week the Q+A demo will focus on a specific product/topic…

this demo features an overview on the various distress textures and mediums. learn about the different effects and properties…

welcome to week five of my Q+A demo series on facebook live. each week the Q+A demo will focus on a specific product/topic…