Tattered Florals vintage rose box

"The Tim Box" 

Since the Tim Holtz challenge, several ideas filled my mind. This box which I have named "Tim Box" because of all the Tim Holtz products used, was one I choose to tackle.

 Started with a small wooden box I bought from Dollar Tree and first painted it with Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber in Snow Cap. Once dry, I put a heave coat of Ranger, Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint, Picket Fence. Yes, this is was too white for this project. Adding a bit of Frayed Burlap Ranger TIm Holtz Distress Ink, once dried gave it an antique look.

  Using Ranger Archival Ink and the harlequin stamp from the Tim Holtz Visual Artistry French Market Clear Stamp set, I stamped the bottom portion of each side.

Pinks, I used Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Victorian Velvet using Tim's method (except strip) of dabbing some on Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet with a little water spritzing a little water. Visit Tim's site for the how-to video. When dry, follow with bushing on edges Frayed Burlap ink.




Background paper was handmade paper (white). Use a paint brush with water to "cut" paper. Basically draw a line with water, get it very wet and pull part to keep soft edges. After you ink paper, scruck it a bit so it's not so flat, let edges curl up. Set aside to dry.




Roses, use Sizzix Tim Holtz Bigz Die Tattered Florals and polished cotton fabric, white. After inking while wet, fold flower in half, then in half again. Roll it into a cone, shaping center to resemble the center of a rose. Support it for drying, I used the hole in a ribbon spool.

 You will need 5-7 Large petals and 4-6 of the others (except pointy petals).

Assembly, I used all the same size petals for each rose and did not combine sizes.  Using a low-temp hot glue gun, choose best for center of rose and then unfold other petals, leaving them folded only in half. Glue around chosen center. Add as many of these as desired. I used 5 on large, but I think 7 would be better. Repeat for other two flowers starting with using 4 petals.

The Tim Holtz Alterations Sizzlits Decorative Strip Tattered Flower Garland was the perfect solution for leaves. This also cut from the polished cotton, distress ink was used here. I used Forest Moss and a little Frayed Burlap.

To create border around upper edge, Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Vintage Lace die by Tim Holtz was cut out of a recycled gift box and inked with Victorian Velvet and Frayed Burlap.

 Diamond were also cut from a recycled gift box using Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip die Harlequin Border by Tim Holtz. Cut to size then use Ranger Archival Ink to create a distressed look and added Sizzix Tim Holtz Texture Fades, Damask.

  To frill this box up, more handmade paper was used. Sizzix Alteration Tim Holtz On the Edge Distressed Doily die worked great with this paper. Added a touch of Frayed Burlap to added a little antique look to it.

  Assemble top of box as shown and add hardware from Tim Holtz Idea-ology Findings Locket Keys and . Add roses, leaves, key and netting with hot glue.

Lunch bag rose Tim Holtz Tattered Florals die challenge

Tim Holtz Tattered Florals - tattered inspiration...

Over the weekend, I just couldn't find the creativity to work on Eri's Paris book. Normally I have a bunch of great ideas, but found myself spending more time looking at other peoples work. Then a distraction popped up in my email. Tim Holtz was having a Tattered Floral challenge.

Yes!! This is a die I have used over and over. I can do this! So I decided to create a flower in the browns, golds and reds to match her pages.


Using a paper lunch bag, I cut the the following number as seen in image.






Stamped each with Tim Holtz® Heartfelt Cling Stamp Set. Item# sb3793 using Ranger Archival Ink.

Once dried I used Ranger Distress Inks, Barn Door and Wild Honey to add a bit of color. Coating all flowers front and back with Mod Podge once dried. Ranger DIS-27157 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad (Google Affiliate Ad)At the tips of the pointy flower, I added Distressed crackle paint, Tarnished Brass. The tips will curl while they are drying.

Large flower and the larger of the smaller flowers, I added a heavy coat of Mod Podge and while wet, carefully burnt the edges by holding slightly over the flame of a candle. Use caution if you do this. Paper can catch fire quickly. 

Assembly, Using hot glue I started with the larger flowers not lining up the petals. The Mod Podge makes them pliable. Bend petals to desired shapes. Next take the three pointy flowers folding each in half then in half once more. Lay them down bringing all non-petal ends together (point) and glue to larger flower forming a circle and glue. In folding, some petals are now backwards, gently twist them around.

The smaller two will serve as the flower center. Take the eraser end of a pencil and place in center of each. Bring up petal edges and shape to pencil.  The smallest flower, squeeze tighter after you remove pencil to form a bud for the very center. Glue these together then glue into other flower. Bend petals for desired look.
  

Vintage Framed Cupid collage

Vintage Cupid collage

Getting into the Valentine's Day mood, I combined a couple of vintage out of copyright images for cards or pages. Leave as is or add a touch of color.

Download this free high res framed Cupid by right mouse clicking and save as.

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Angels wings cutter file

Angel wings Sale

So many design uses. Can be also used on cupid for Valentines day!

Sale on Angel Wing cutter file. Now only $2. Comes as an SVG to your email. USe with your favorite cutter program. If you need another cutter fie format, let me know.

ON SALE $2

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The wings above, I used Tim Holtz Distressed Ink, Dusty Concord and Ranger Stickles, purple.

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SVG's will be emailed to you or you will receive instructions of where of download as soon as I can process it after payment. Usually well within 4 hrs. 

Merry Christmas Elf

Merry Christmas Elf!

For Christmas I decided to modify my Christmas Elf adding a Merry Christmas banner. Enjoy this high resolution eri-doodle freebie by right mouse clicking and saving image.

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Mustache straws

Mustache Straws SVG

These mustache straws are fun for parties and holidays.

If you want them to standup to moisture, make them from craft foam in the color of your choice. Think white for Christmas or Over the Hill birthday! Add your own standard size straws.

SVG cutter file available for only $1.50 with the hole already there to be cut! *File sent via email.
Setup to cut 20 on 8.5 X 11

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The Christmas title

Working on unrelated custom work, I had an urge to draw this Christmas title. Since I work as I am inspired, out came the pencils. Then sketched the draft, made a digital version and started working on creating a svg cutter file. Once I cut the file, it was begging for glitter.

The cutter file is available for sale for $2.00 and the digital image above is free for my digital scrapbooking friends. Cutter file is in svg and will not have the dots in the letters so that it can be reduce to a smaller size. You can always add these in if you like them.

ON SALE NOW or $1.25

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If you wish to download it, right mouse click and save image as.

If you do download it, be so kind to send me an email or post a comment to this page.

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Kiss Under the Mistletoe

Why do we kiss when we're standing underneath some shrubbery? It is believed that a couple kissing under the mistletoe ensure themselves of marriage and a long, happy life.
The correct mistletoe etiquette is for the man to remove one berry when he kisses a woman. When all the berries are gone, there's no more kissing permitted underneath that plant.

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Like this image? Get the SVG cutter file for $2.00. This cutter file intended to be cut several layers/colors using pop dots for dimension. File will be sent via email.

ON SALE $1.25

If you want to use this in digital scrapbooking, get it for free. Right mouse click on image at top of post and save as. Please note this particular image does not have a transparent background.

Terri tested this file and came up with a wonderful idea. She created this wine tag from the cutter file and label from the free digital file.

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Source: HowStuffWorks

Have a holly, jolly Christmas

Have a holly, jolly Christmas;
And when you 
walk down the street
Say hello to 
friends you know
And everyone you meet

What better way than to make a card using this layered holly branch.

It's intended to be cut in two reds for berries to be layered using pop dots for dimension,  brown for steam, green for leaves, which I think will look nicer with added a crease or chalk for center steam of leaf. Maybe add a glitter to sparkle it up. Those are my thoughts and ideas anyways.

This SVG cutter file for $3.50. File will be sent via email.

ON SALE $1.50

If you want to use this in digital scrapbooking, get it for free-  right mouse click on image and save as. Please note this particular image does not have a transparent background.

DIY Holly Jolly Christmas Decor

Created by Johnnie at Save By Love Creations. Find tutorial on her blog here. 

"This fun project only cause a few dollars, and is the perfect piece to top off our Christmas mantel. " - Johnnie

Tamara created a cute snowman easel card using this cutter file.
Visit her blog


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The greenery cutter file nursery

Do digital green thumbs count?  My desktop looks like a greenery nursery with all the cutter files I am designing for the eri-doodle blog. This pine branch is available as a SVG cutter file and can be re-sized without losing quality. 

I am currently seeking testers for this file.* If you are interested, I'll send you the cutter file for free in exchange for a picture of how you used it. It doesn't not have to be the main focus in your design. Email eri-doodle here

 Everyone else, can buy this SVG cutter file for $2.99. File will be sent via email.

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Tester Tamara from The Netherlands created this adorable card using this
cutter file and the Juniper cutter file.
Thank you Tamara!

Tester Terri submitted this card she designed using this cutter file as well as the juniper file found here Juniper cutter file
Thank you Terri for your beautiful card.

*In this agreement, you give me the right to publish your image on this blog and on Facebook.

You are welcome to add my blog link to share with others, but please do not post the image or create links directly to image. Of course you cannot resell the images/cutter files directly, but you may use them in your own art that is to be sold. For commercial use. Please contact me.

Everyone needs a little green... branch

I just love the versatility branches offer to a layout. This SVG juniper branch was a "must create". Over the next week I will be offering more varieties to pile on for a gorgeous greenery spray. With an SVG you can resize and combine for interest.

Since I have been a bit busy here lately if am going to ask for a few individuals to be my test subjects. *If you are interested, I'll send you the cutter file for free in exchange for a picture of how you used it. Email eri-doodle here

Everyone else, can buy this SVG cutter file for $2.99. File will be sent via email.
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 Tester Sherry created these wonderful cards with the cleaver use of this Juniper cutter file. Thank you Sherry for testing.

 Tester Roxy used this cutter file in multiples behind a poinsettia. I must make this myself. Thanks for your work. Visit her blog here

Here is the first sample made from this cutting file from tester Caz from Scotland. She does wonderful work!

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You are welcome to add my blog link to share with others, but please do not post the image or create links directly to image. Of course you cannot resell the images/cutter files directly, but you may use them in your own art that is to be sold. For commercial use. Please contact me.

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