Blazingly fast with an edit later perhaps, as I have a manic day ahead. Started last night and added the final touch while waiting for the kids to get moving – DS has his last exam today – I got some Tim Holtz Texture Fades in the mail yesterday and had a play.
I watched Tim’s video series about the Alterations, and decided I would cut up the packaging and test out his comment about embossing on it.
It DOES give a bit of a frosted effect and I think I will be having a further play with this. I made a super-quick ATC from the small sample:
And on white so you can see it better
Must dash out the door! When I get back I’ll dash over to check out your desk!
12/06/2010 at 6:18 pm
I love how you call it super quick, it would take me ages to get the same result! lovely x
10/06/2010 at 10:42 pm
Love the Tim embossing – must put on my wish list
10/06/2010 at 6:28 pm
ooo, I will have to give that a go, looks really effective x
10/06/2010 at 6:10 am
VERY cool! You would not believe how much plastic I have saved (and used/recycled) for my projects. Now, thanks to you I have another reason (justification) for saving it! HA! Love what you created! Thanks!!
kat
09/06/2010 at 11:20 pm
Wow. That plastic embosses brilliantly! Alcohol ink wld look cool too. Leandra
09/06/2010 at 9:31 pm
Hiya
Gorgeous Gorgeous Atc I love the detail :O)
Joey.x
09/06/2010 at 9:22 pm
oh these are fabulous and I’m definitely going to have a go at this great fun!!
(Lyn))
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09/06/2010 at 8:42 pm
Cool….
09/06/2010 at 8:41 pm
Love the ATC will have to get these now………
09/06/2010 at 7:45 pm
What lovely post and great ATCs I love them. S x
09/06/2010 at 7:33 pm
Love that ATC, will have to look at those plates.
09/06/2010 at 7:30 pm
Wow these are fabulous.
Hugs
Penni
X
09/06/2010 at 7:11 pm
These look like fun i will have to go look at them 🙂
09/06/2010 at 6:02 pm
you are amazing mary~anne if that is quickie whipped up in a spare moment!!! lol
and thanks for sharing such a good idea!
09/06/2010 at 5:44 pm
wow, those folders come out so yummy, think i definately need those!!! thank you for letting me peek in xxxx
09/06/2010 at 4:12 pm
Love this! I am gonna go buy some of those right now!
09/06/2010 at 4:08 pm
I have all the texture fades … but I have n’t actually got them out of the packets yet … love your ATC … rather a lot!
09/06/2010 at 3:10 pm
wow – thanks for sharing that – I would never have thought of embossing the packaging… fantastic… i bet it looks great with alcohol inks on too… something else to try.
just take care while dashing about all over the place…
Is your DS taking A levels, AS levels or GCSE’s… mine is in the middle of his AS level exams :O(
hugs
Paula x x x
09/06/2010 at 2:56 pm
WOW! I am so neeeeding all the texture fades and alterations… need to rob me a bank!
09/06/2010 at 2:49 pm
That is so cool, I love Tim´s products…really nice stuff you got!
09/06/2010 at 2:33 pm
Wow the plastic looks fabulous, love that ATC; gorgeous 🙂 I want to buy some of these but not enough money to buy them all and struggling to decide on which to get.
Anne xx
09/06/2010 at 2:26 pm
I can hardly wait to get the TH “suitcase” so I can play with all of you that have these die-cutting embossing machines!! I just LOVE how your pieces embossed here.
I’m also playing along with WOYWW, so stop by when you get a chance *smiles*
09/06/2010 at 2:18 pm
Ooooh these look gorgeous, as does your ATC!
09/06/2010 at 2:16 pm
Well – how clever is that! Lovely little ATC.
09/06/2010 at 2:07 pm
I so need these!!! They look great!
09/06/2010 at 1:43 pm
Wow those ATC’s are fun …what a clever concept.
09/06/2010 at 1:31 pm
wow, they’re lovely!
09/06/2010 at 1:18 pm
Very pretty and unusual! Patsy from HeARTworks
09/06/2010 at 12:59 pm
wow these look great hun love what you have done just brilliant atcs,hugs cheryl xxxxxxxx
09/06/2010 at 12:55 pm
wow those great look used on the packaging, fab ATC too, love the key.
09/06/2010 at 12:19 pm
It’s dangerous this WOYWW ‘cos there are too many lovely things on people’s desks. You can use Sakura pens to colour the acetate when you’ve embossed it. Can’t remember what the name of that particular one is but I always think of them as sorbet. Wish my brain would gear up today. Your ATC looks so effective. HUgs BettyXXX
09/06/2010 at 11:51 am
Wow, these look fantastic. Must give it a try.
09/06/2010 at 11:35 am
Oh wow, what a great atc, the effect is wonderful :0)
Thanks for sharing :0)
*hugs* Heather x
09/06/2010 at 10:27 am
Love the effect on the ATCS
09/06/2010 at 10:10 am
Really love this idea.
A x
09/06/2010 at 9:57 am
Fab idea to use the packaging! Dammit, I threw mine away!
09/06/2010 at 9:53 am
wow, your quick ATC looks great!
09/06/2010 at 9:49 am
fab idea – will try this out for sure
09/06/2010 at 9:36 am
wow i luv your ATC that is so effective, lovely embossing folders, sue,x
09/06/2010 at 9:25 am
Oh no…….another item to put on my wish list. Your ATC is amazing!
xx
09/06/2010 at 9:19 am
How have I missed these? love them and what you have done with them that ATC is fab.
Linbyx
09/06/2010 at 8:40 am
Wow those look absolutely gorjuss!I do love the frosted look and your atc is fab!May just have to invest in some soon….mind have bout bit this week so may wait few days..lol
Can’t wait to see what else you create with them .i shall be abck eagerly awaitng
hugs judex
09/06/2010 at 8:22 am
Wow!
I have seen these in the shops and been very tempted by them and your post has tempted me further.
Thanks for sharing
09/06/2010 at 8:20 am
Oh fab..I’ve treated myself to a handful of these too, but of course, a super quick anything is wuite out of the question! Hope all the rushing around is fruitful…last exam for us is on Thurs….it’s been aggers this week!
09/06/2010 at 8:45 am
Cor, loooove your ATC.. I threw the packing away on mine, just goes to show how dim I truly am ROFL Have a goodly day x
09/06/2010 at 8:18 am
WOW. The finished ATC is beautiful. I love the key and the Eiffel Tower and that background. Yep, love it all. Happy WOYWW.
09/06/2010 at 8:16 am
Wonderful ATC. My Texture Fades arrived the other day too but not had chance to play yet and I watced Tim’s video, great minds think alike eh. I love the use of it on the packaging but your sample is fab. Have a great Wednesday, Tracy Evans x
09/06/2010 at 8:14 am
Wow your ATC is great love the effect you got from the packing.
Cheers Elaine
09/06/2010 at 8:12 am
Fab! love it x
09/06/2010 at 8:11 am
OH my!!!! I neeeeed these – now!!!! I love what you’ve done so far….. I’m going shopping!!!