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Tim Holtz Stamps and Distress Embossing Glazes are a wonderful combination for creating dimension and layering colour.
Imagine using the Broken China Distress Embossing Glaze on a mini faux glass jar to create the look of water (instead of using ink like I used for the ATC above). This is because Distress Embossing Glaze is translucent (see through) once melted.
Distress Embossing Glaze can change its look simply by using a different colour ink, paint or medium.
In my photo above, I had a play with different mediums using Weathered Wood on white mixed media paper... from left :
- Distress Ink Pad Tattered Rose (unembossed underneath),
- Distress Oxide Ink Pad Tattered Rose (unembossed underneath),
- Collage Gel Medium (vertical scribble and smiley),
- Archival Ink Pad Bubblegum Pink (unembossed on the right),
- Ranger Dye Based Ink Pad Yellow (green leaf is embossed).
Like all embossing powders, the Distress Embossing Glaze works with most inks, paints and mediums. How many more colours can you make?
FYI ... My ATC shown uses Tim's 'Flower Jar' Stamp Set, Archival inks and Distress Inks to create the jar (vase) of flowers. The flowers and jar are cut out using the coordinating Framelits die cutting set. Love how closely they cut around each design, even the leaves. The pretty pink background is made by blending Distress Oxide Ink onto mixed media paper then run through my Big Shot with the Tim Holtz 3D Embossing Folder 'Botanical'. It was then brushed over with Weathered Wood Distress Oxide Ink to enhance the beautiful swirly patterns.
Whether you're testing arty treasures or creating a masterpiece, experiment with the different mediums and enjoy every moment. No rules, just arty goodness and crafty fun!
Arty Treasure News...
Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions Paints, Ink Sprays, Journals, Mixed Media Paper, Colouring Pads and Collage Sheets are all Back in Stock! They have been missed dearly, even if they won't stay long, its so awesome to see them all. Just like old friends popping in for a visit!
A fresh delivery of Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Glazes, Storage Tins (all sizes except the Crayon Tin, not far away though), Distress Crayons, Distress Paints, and Dina Wakley Gloss Sprays have arrived too. Dina's beautiful new colours of Gloss Sprays will be here late August. Tim's awesome new Sizzix designs are still on their way... Arthur's flapping his wings as fast as he can, its a long way from the other side of the world!
Tim Holtz's and Dyan Reaveley's Stamps often visit with a smile and wave... that is, as each box of stamps arrive inStore, they get repacked and posted to their new homes. So fast some days! I'm very grateful for all my most awesome customers (that's you btw)...
Speaking of posting treasures - sidetracked much? oooh shiny... The last few weeks I've been sharing samples of Yupo paper (translucent) and this week I opened a gorgeous pad of Tim's Kraft Stock Metallic Confectionsto share. Which colour did you get? Its so shiny and ever so pretty! Perfect for embossing, altering, sanding, staining, using with alcohol inks, die cutting and layering in journals. The 4"x2" piece should be enough to try with you fave techniques... why not add it to your journal page, artist trading card or make a bookmark?
With all the covid still spreading around the world, its easy to feel overwhelmed and scared that the end isn't in sight, especially with it trying to take over Australia again. I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and covid free.
Thank goodness for arts and crafts... Hope is never lost while we have art! Make sure you find time in the chaos for creativity so you too can benefit from its healing, calming properties. It really does help.
Happy Creative Day!
:)
Jenny
Eggciting Arty News - Speckled Egg is the New Distress
Arty Treasure Update! ... Are you looking for Dyan's fun and unique Dylusions treasures? You're in the right place! Boxes of awesome treasures from Dyan, Tim, Ranger, Darkroom Door, Stampers Anonymous and Sizzix are arriving every week so don't forget to check back now and then. Heidi Swapp's Minc Machine, Minc Texture Paste and Foils are here (Minc Ink on the way), Distress Crayons have arrived and Distress Paints are returning to Art by Jenny as well, all available soon. Msg me if you want to see and or buy them before they're online!
Tim Holtz Distress Mystery Colour for May 2020!
Its simply gorgeous and has arrived! Speckled Egg - vintage, pretty, shabby chic, light blue, Tim calls it a wonder of nature! I'm packing as fast as I can so if you've a PreOrder, watch for your postie :)
Distress Speckled Egg is available as an Ink Pad (3"x3"), Ink Re-inker, Oxide® Pad (3"x3"), Oxide® Re-inker, Embossing Glaze, Spray Stain, Oxide® Spray and Flip Top Paint - plus a collectable Enamel Pin! Choose your favourite one or one of everything.
Arty News for April 2020
Art by Jenny Business Update - March 2020
Arty Delivery Update ...
At this stage (25 March 2020), DHL and Australia Post are still in business as usual. I'm so grateful to all of them as it means we can still get your treasures to you. If anything changes at all, I'll update this blog post and let you all know through Facebook, Instagram and email (if you're waiting on an order).
Stressful times... thank goodness we have art. If you need a hand or have questions, I'm always here to help. Stay safe and keep crafty!
Arty Treasure Update ...
- Tim Holtz's Idea-Ology Ephemera, Die Cut Layers and everything ... I'm a bit slow on the upload but all good things come to those who wait - at least that's what we're told. Those Field Notes are gorgeous, so yes, it must be true!
- Half of the Idea-Ology treasures are on my desk, the other half arrives later this week - the rest of this latest delivery is from Dylusions (incl large journals, the awesome Collage Sheets and Back Chat Stickers).
- Tim's stamps have been delayed but the good news is that they've finally left the USA and will be here one day soon... this delivery includes Snarky Cats, Field Notes, Faded Type and all the Glitch collections (plus all the stencils).
Wishing you a wonderfully creative and happy day!
:)
Jenny
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Make Art This March
What's been happening at Art by Jenny?
Art by Marlene 5.0 treasures have started to arrive with beautifully printed rice paper collage sheets (perfect for journals, scrapbooking and cardmaking), fabulous stencils and a very pretty pencil case - long enough for paintbrushes, rulers and even phones! Check out the "What's New!" collection for details.
Arty Treasure Updates... Dylusions 2oz bottles of paint and Dina Wakley's Glossy Paint Sprays have arrived, Dyan's everythings (new stamps, stencils, collage sheets, postcards, Bigger Back Chat stickers and adhesive canvas) are due to be here tomorrow! Dyan's stamps are mostly sold out but more have already been ordered so you won't miss out!
Darkroom Door stamps have also arrived and their amazing stencils will be online this week... there are three sizes, featuring lavender, stars, grungy borders and a fabulous script design.
Tim's first series of fun stamps and stencils are here ... well, they were! Snarky Cats, Tiny Text and Field Notes is sold out again! More arriving later this month :) Any new treasures that are sold out will be available as PreOrder again or you can watch their spaces. Whatever you wish!
The second series is here and is so beautiful, a new favourite! That doesn't help does it? I love it all :) lol. All the stencils are gorgeous! Series 3 will be leaving the USA early March, so all being well they'll arrive as planned 2-3 weeks later.
The awesome new collection of Idea-Ology Findings, Ephemera die cuts, embellishments and more treasures are being packed as I type, can't wait to see those Field Notes packs of die cuts :)
Tim's collection of mediums are now available in Grit Paste (now in both opaque and translucent), Crackle Paste and Texture Pastes. They compliment all his other mediums (Craze, Vintage and Resist Spray). The His Distress range also includes embossing pens and dauber bottles with embossing ink. (online shortly)
Also new instore are the Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Glazes by Ranger. The 12 versatile colours, all matching the whole Distress range, will add a vintage shine to your artwork. Its used the same way as other embossing powders ... apply ink to your surface, sprinkle on the powder, tap off excess and heat to melt. Its so cool watching embossing powder melt...
Click here for all the latest arrivals!
See what's available for PreOrder here!
So, just fyi - all I've got left to get online :
- Everything by Tim Holtz Distress (mixed media supplies), Idea-Ology treasures, new sizes of Yupo, gorgeous Collage Papers, Alcohol Ink Blower tool, Alcohol Ink surfaces (hex panel) ... if you'd like an invoice, ask any time. Layby (instalment plans) are also available.
- Darkroom Door's new fabulously arty stencils.
- Finnabair (Prima Marketing) new stencils and mechanicals (embellishments and mixed media 3d elements), delayed arrival but will get here eventually.
- Studio Light's 'Art by Marlene 5.0' die cut packs.
- Ranger's new Stickles Gels (and other cool supplies)
- Pink Ink Designs Stamps... some are finally on their way so they'll be online this week : so many are still unavailable but there's no rush is there?
- Dina Wakley's new journal with the denim, watercolour paper and tapestry (open weave) fabric.
- and a few other new favourites!
Creative Corner
This fairy sewing with a pretty metallic thread is from my latest art journal for the Australian Art Journal Swap of 2019.
I've used a cupcake fairy (I cut off her toothpick), Distress Inks, Dylusions acrylic paint, stamps, stencils and cheesecloth 😎 The theme is Paper Dolls, a page inside my own book for a change! The fairy wears Tim Holtz Transparent Wings and holds a real embroidery needle with pretty metallic threads, but won't get much sewing done as its glued in.
One of Tim's Idea-Ology Paper Dolls would have been perfect for a fairy but I didn't think of it til after 🤣 Gotta love bright ideas after its all finished! I'll add the instructions this week to my craft blog, A Life Less Ordinary.
To keep up to date with behind the scenes, latest product news and fabulous finds, visit the shop's blog at www.shop.artbyjenny.com.au/blogs/art-and-craft-news (you are here!), the Facebook Page at ArtbyJenny.GGofRB or Instagram at @art.by.jenny.
Sing out if you have questions or need a hand. Thanks for visiting, spending time with Art by Jenny.
Have a Happy Creative Day!
:)
Jenny
