For a very long time, Linda Ledbetter has led a troop of Tim Holtz fans through his two technique books, Compendium of Curiosities, Vol 1 and 2. Linda has cheered us on with fun challenges, comraderie, and giveaways from Tim, Mario, Simon Says Stamp, and The Funkie Junkie Boutique.
This is the last challenge, and it's an ode to Tim himself, who is celebrating his birthday on Monday. Thank you Linda, for all these wonderful challenges. I'm sure the organizing, scheduling, etc. was a pain at times and I really appreciate your efforts!
My card is not on paper, it's actually Stampbord by Ampersand. I've been using this a lot lately because of the way it receives ink. It's a clay board surface I first learned about in October at Art-is-You. I used it for many of the items in my Etsy shop as it's very sturdy and you don't need to worry about corners bending or anything like that.
For Tim's birthday wishes, I went with a lot of ink blending and collage stamping and stenciling, and gave Umbrella Man a bouquet of heat-embossed balloons in place of his rain gear. So thank you again to Linda, and to Tim, for all the inspiration.
And in case you hadn't heard, Linda Coughlin's shop is up and running again with a great Reopening Sale. Check her out at The Funkie Junkie Boutique.
Thanks for the visit!
Marjie
He is great with the umbrella but putting balloons in his hand is FABULOUS! So perfect for a birthday wish! You are the master of the blending and layers of ink!
Posted by: Carolyn Dube | 01/05/2013 at 07:24 PM
This is fab, Marjie!!!
Posted by: Wanda Hentges | 01/05/2013 at 07:54 PM
Spectacular. Marjie (as always!). It's a perfect tribute to Tim, and I know he'll love it!
The Stampboard worked beautifully-- I've been curious about it, and now I can't wait to try it out! Thanks for the inspiration.
I'm so happy you joined the birthday challenge!
xo,
Linda
Posted by: Linda Ledbetter | 01/05/2013 at 08:59 PM
LOVE umbrella guy, or should I say balloon guy! Beautiful work Marjie; as always! Love the colours!
Wishes From A Broad
Debbie
^..^
Posted by: Debbie Reid | 01/05/2013 at 10:41 PM
This is GORGEOUS! I loveeeeeeee the colors and loving the balloons!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | 01/05/2013 at 11:18 PM
Pretty as usual. We used the same color palate- too funny.
Posted by: Danee | 01/05/2013 at 11:21 PM
Oooo...love that background and how you did those balloons, your man is cool too !
Posted by: Rosann | 01/06/2013 at 12:06 AM
Excellent work! I've been thinking of trying out stamp board and now I know it will look fabulous.
Posted by: Kim | 01/06/2013 at 12:09 AM
Gorgeous rich colors and a wonderful stamped/stenciled BG. The birthday wishes in the balloons is brilliant. Thanks so much for the plug for my shop - that was so sweet of you!
Hugs,
Linda
Posted by: Linda, the funkie junkie | 01/06/2013 at 12:51 AM
a fabulous make! love all the inky layers! trace x
Posted by: trace | 01/06/2013 at 03:35 AM
Fab piece, love the rain man with balloons! Valerie
Posted by: Valerie-Jael | 01/06/2013 at 05:01 AM
Beautiful make Marjie. How clever to use the umbrella man this way. I love the gorgeous background too.
Crafty hugs
Annie x
Posted by: Annie | 01/06/2013 at 05:13 AM
Brilliant work Marjie. Love these beatiful colors r
too and of course the rainman. nice done.
lovely greet Marja
Posted by: marja | 01/06/2013 at 06:18 AM
What a great colour scheme Marjie...a real creative party!
Greetings, Alie :-)
Posted by: Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries | 01/06/2013 at 06:42 AM
Spectacular finish, Marjie! Tim will love this inky masterpiece. I love the texture you added to the umbrella man. And using balloons instead of the umbrella was a stroke of genius. Love it!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | 01/06/2013 at 07:07 AM
Love umbrella man's texture and his versatility as balloon man - I wonder what else he could be holding?
Posted by: fern cawley edwards | 01/06/2013 at 08:11 AM
Great card - I love the embossed umbrella man.
Posted by: Sunshine Girl | 01/06/2013 at 09:53 AM
Simply fabulous, Marjie! Love the texture on Brolly Man.
Posted by: Sue W. | 01/06/2013 at 09:55 AM
Gorgeous piece Marjie! I always think of these as your signature colours! Beautiful work.
Juliax
Posted by: Julia | 01/06/2013 at 12:20 PM
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! Balloon man is an absolute treat, as is all your gorgeous stamping, inking and texture - love it!
Alison x
Posted by: butterfly | 01/06/2013 at 12:36 PM
Oh Oh Oh. the colors are amazing! I love umbrella man, and you have opened up new possibilities by taking away the umbrella. You are an inspiration.
Posted by: jane Stash | 01/06/2013 at 01:45 PM
A brilliant Stampbord piece Marjie, it is such a lovely medium to work with. The Umbrella (balloon) Man looks amazing with his embossing and your background colours and textures are wonderful. Tim will surely love this...... Hugs, Anne x
Posted by: Redanne | 01/06/2013 at 02:29 PM
Simply gorgeous!!! x
Posted by: Alison | 01/06/2013 at 04:30 PM
Love those balloons,they are so simple against your complex background. Nice. xox
Posted by: Corrine | 01/06/2013 at 04:43 PM
I've never tried stamp board...I need to! I don't even think I've ever seen it. This rocks...exceptional! Love it, and he is sure to as well!
Posted by: Anita Houston | 01/06/2013 at 05:04 PM