Project Life® 2014 | Week 9 + New Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Giveaway
A couple weeks ago Tim Holtz emailed me to see if I'd be interested in playing with some new colors of his Distress Mini Inks and doing a giveaway of the new color sets.
Sounded like a good plan to me.
GIVEAWAY | One person will receive all three new Distress Mini Ink sets from Ranger & Tim Holtz.
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I decided to put them to good use to finish up Week Nine (February 24th through March 2nd).
Here's a look:
This spread had most of the photos in place and a bunch of sticky notes when I started the process of finishing it up (you can see a recent Project Life® in progress post here).
I gathered up some 3x4 cards - mainly from the Midnight kit and one of my own and started stamping using these great Amy Tan letter stamps and my Good Day set.
"Around Here" card is a printable found here: Story Prompt Cards Vol. 1.
For the title card I used a regular old 4x6 lined index card (go office supplies) + Tim's inks + Amy's letter stamps and just repeated the dates.
Seriously it can be this simple.
Eat at Chipotle? They have fun packaging which make for great Project Life® content. I need to remember to include more stuff like this - I tend to go through phases where I remember to save stuff and other times I'm more focused on getting rid of the clutter.
The clear 3x4 card with the circles is the back of a card I made for Week Eight. I simply repeated the same shapes with some pattern paper circles (2 inch punch) + label tape stickers + DIY clear stickers.
A little stitching to connect two 3x4 journal cards using my Brother sewing machine. You'll notice that I used other pieces of those cards (the cut off portion) on other elements of this spread (one piece on a 4x6 photo for journaling and one piece on a 3x4 photo for the single word "yes").
Weather cut from the local paper.
Again, so simple. It adds another dimension to the story of this week that's not reflected in my words or photos. Rain. Ah Northwest, I love you so.
"Hello Today" stamp is from one of my favorite sets: Good Day.
I stamped it with Tim's ink, punched it with the 2-inch circle punch and adhered it to a card from the Midnight kit.
I hand-wrote "I love you Mama" on the photo of Anna and me using Staedtler pen.
Gold label is from Studio Calico's Hello Hello Scrapbook Kit and I stamped "just awesome" from the stamp set of the same name (another one of my favorite Technique Tuesday stamps).
ACTION ITEMS/IDEAS
- One of the things I loved this week was the simplicity of pulling out just a few stamps and using them multiple times throughout the spread. Loved using those Amy Tan letter stamps specifically.
- Embrace the mess. I like that these letter stamps are messy and imperfect. They made me particularly happy for some reason today.
- If you don't have a lot to say think about going bigger with your words or using repetition of words. I didn't have much to say about working on my taxes so just repeating the words and adding in Saturday was a fine way to fill up the card.
- I love my Monday card from this week that was a simple list of the things I did that day. Need to remember to do that more often. Love the simple lists.
SUPPLIES | 2014 | WEEK NINE
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I get so inspired when I view your work, Ali!
Thank you for all that you do.
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I love this layout and those stamps are on my wish list.
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Perfect size for the inks! and some lovely colors. THanks for the chance!
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The little distress inks are just too cute.
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Been wanting to buy these - so love his inks! Thank you for the chance to win.
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I love your project life pages! It looks like a fun system but I'm not sure I have enough going on in my life to fill it up. I do like how you created your own journaling cards and used recyclable materials for you inserts though. Maybe I'll give it a try!
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Great PL layout! I'd love to win some of Tim's distress inks! My current supply is low!
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Love these smaller pads - they're so easy to use!
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I like how you used the file card and for your title. I am always amazed by the simple yet elegant look you create on your pages. No matter what artsy technique or embellishments you add, your PL layouts are soft and inviting, because they don't overtake the photos. Your use of stamps and Tim Holtz's distress ink pads is a great example of why I keep learning from you, while refining my own style.
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I would live to try these inks! Thanks for the chance.
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Love distress inks. So many fun ways to use them, the possibilities are endless.
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I'm liking the "Action Items/Ideas" section on your posts lately. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Thanks for the chance to win! I love your pages!
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I've never used Tim Holtz ink pads before but I sure wouldn't mind trying them out. I've never really understood the whole distressed ink concept. Thanks Ali and Tim for a great giveaway opportunity!
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thanks for the fun Ali.
Sandra ltb
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Love the mini distress pads. They are just so darn cute!
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Week 9 looks great.
Thanks for the chance to win some mini Tim inks. I use his inks a lot.
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Wow. What a great idea to use clippings from different items through your day/trip! I also LOVE the mini distress inks!! Thanks so much for the opportunity!!
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Thank you so much for the opportunity to win!
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Great layout and love the distressed inks! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
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Great pages! I need to sit down and catch up on my Project Life. Thanks for the chance to win those awesome inks.
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Thanks for the chance at this giveaway. I just recently started buying project life so I am very new to it. Love all of your ideas and tips.
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love the distress inks....thanks for the chance to win the new ones.
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I have vintage photo as my go to 'brown' ink. I would love the chance to try his minis in multiple colors.
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I love those mini distress pads! You do a great job with PL.
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