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Tim Holtz Embossed Metal Tag & Victorian Diorama! (& Giveaway!)
Filed under Art Projects, Design Team, Giveaways, Newsletters, Steampunk, Tim Holtz, Tutorials
How’s that for a contrast? A lovely “Off to the Park” Victorian Diorama (with a tutorial by Design Team Member Laura Carson) AND a tutorial for a cool embossed metal tag technique by Tim Holtz!
Let’s start with Laura’s Project: If you can glue you can make this diorama!
I’m sure you’re thinking, “Oh sure! Easy. Mmm hmmm.” Seriously: it is. You will be able to create a diorama using a New! and On Sale! Square Paper Mache Box and decorative paper. I know! Sounds too good to be true but once you get going on this you’ll see just how simple it really is. (Don’t recognize the box?… the lid is the top of the … gazebo?… and the bottom of the box is flipped upside-down to form the base. Clever.)
As always, I love all of the attention to detail that Laura pays to her creations. For instance, the lovely parasol (made from a doily) is leaning against the column waiting for the equally stunning woman to pick it up on her way to the park. I also like the bustle (also made from a doily, and subtly tinted with the Tumbled Glass Distress Ink & Stain Set). By the way, Laura is going to show you how to make the parasol — and the skirt and bustle as well — in her tutorial!
If you have purchased some of the On Sale! Tulle Netting and have some leftover, be sure to check out how Laura used it to edge the bottom of the skirt. Don’t you think that the New! Antique Gold Rope-Edged Rondelles with the ribbon threaded through them (on the base) and the New! and On Sale! Large Fancy Chipboard Corners (the large swirls behind the woman’s head) make just the perfect finishing touches?
Here’s Laura’s full supply list. And, here’s a link to Laura’s blog for the tutorial. (And don’t forget to scroll down for today’s Giveaway — which includes everything to make your own version of Laura’s project!)
What? Another project (and with another tutorial)? I love what Tim Holtz created for his January Tag (note: that’s the tutorial link… and this is just the first tag in his “12 tags of 2014” project) so I’ve put EVERYTHING he used On Sale! (And that is quite a long list!)
Yes, buried under all those layers of embossed foil and gears (and antiquing) is a simple manila tag! Scroll down (just a bit) for some of the New and On Sale! items he used, and immediately below are some of the old favorites that I’ve just put On Sale!
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January 16th Update: |
Hooray! An “Off to the Park” Giveaway!
In addition to the January Romantic Women Kit, pretty much everything Laura used in her project is in this Giveaway! Here is the full list of everything in this gorgeous (golden hued) Giveaway package. And Miz Meghan also added all the rest of the 12″ x 12″ papers from The Avenues Collection (those not already in the January Kit):
– The Avenues Clocks Scrapbook Paper
– The Avenues Courtyard Scrapbook Paper
– The Avenues Doors Scrapbook Paper
– The Avenues Shutters Scrapbook Paper
– The Avenues Trellis Scrapbook Paper
To enter the “Off to the Park” Giveaway drawing all you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post TODAY or Monday (the deadline is 11:59 pm PST, January 13, 2014).
After midnight, I’ll randomly pick the winner (via Random.org). So make sure to check back Tuesday to see who won! And check your mailbox on Thursday morning for the next Giveaway and Newsletter!
Hey, who won the Lace and Trims Giveaway? That would be Jeri Aaron!
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just getting a wee bit desperate for diorama goodies!
Great collection of goodies!
Oooohhhhh!!!
I really NEED these goodies!!
The diorama is beautiful! I would love to win this fabulous giveaway.
I’m hoping to win this one. Oh please
Another day, another try at the giveaway!
Awesome project, I’d love to try!
WoW, wow, wOw, speechless over this a-mazing project! The goodies used to create it are over-the-top wonderful. Would love to win this collection … thanks so much for the chance!
Gorgeous…lovely collection…
Lovely giveaway! I would love to win.
I’m beside myself with all the talent you all have and this project is amazing! Hope I win!
Again, I am amazed at Laura’s impeccable attention to detail! I can look at her work over and over, and each time I find something I missed. The use of color, texture and detail make this another definite hit! LOVE IT! Also, Tim Holtz is off to a good start in 2014 with another of his amazing tags!
What a wonderful giveaway! I would LOVE to win!!
Hope springs eternal…. So many wonderful items in the group.
What a gorgeous and wonderful giveaway. I hope I am the person picked.
I love the soft colors!
I could make some really cool things with these materials! Gorgeous!
So beautiful! Love the colors. 🙂
So gorgeous! I’d love to win this, thank you for the chance!
Oh this one is fabulous!!! Off to the park indeed!
Another fab project from Laura! please count me in the drawing!
Both of the tutorials are phenomenal! Was already going to so the diorama and now I want to do the tag too!
Once again, you have another wonderful kit with so many ideas that my head is swimming!!
Wonder if I will sleep tonight or just lay there and plan away!
Another great one and I want it !
I love Laura’s work–this is yet another stunning creation. It would be wonderful to win the supplies to make her tag! Helene
LOVELY creation! I would love to win. Thanks for the great giveaway.
How I love Laura’s art. Hoping to win this great give away!
I’m always amazed at all your new ideas and I am in love with clocks- WOW I can’t wait to get some of these items
what an absolutely enchanting collection of goodies to make that diarama! Thanks for throwing my name in the hat!
WOW Love the elements in this giveaway!
Again another beautiful project…..just another one to add to my bucket list ! But that’s what keeps me going!
Thanks for offering another kit!
What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win.
Love the beauty and creativity in this project!
Love T!m things and love Alpha Stamps…what a great combination!!!
Thanks for your wonderful give away!
I love all this…have one of the Romantic kits due here on Monday….this is gorgeous…I am really excited over all this!
Gorgeous project and yest the detail is amazing.
Another great piece from Laura. Love the Victorian era. Thank you for another great giveaway and a chance to win all the goodies.
Take care,
Diane
I don’t what it is about clocks but they are so interesting and a cool element for art projects! And of course Alpha stamps has all kinds of great clocks and wonderful things to compliment them. Thanks for the chance to win some of these fantastic things.
Laura is amazing she is has the most creative imagination-I always enjoy here beautiful creations.
Lovely collection.
Beautiful Collection, would love to play with these wonderful trinkets and papers.
Most fun yet!!!!!!
Really nice collection–so many cool possibilities!
I have added to my wishlist!
Beautiful collection! I would love to play with this wonderful trinkets and papers.
Awesome stuff! I may be due for an order from you guys soon…
Gorgeous use of contrasting colors and textures! Love it!
Love the tutorial!
Tim Holtz has great designs and products. I’d be happy to be the winner.
Boy howdy is this fun, I would love to win these beautiful designs!
Laura’s work is stunning once again, love that she shows us how. These Victorian pretties are driving me nuts and this just may be the most enticing giveaway yet! Love the colors in the diorama and need to create!! Thank you Leslie!
This woman is a wonder! Love, love, love her work!
Must win, yes yes yes!!!!
I would so loveto win this, its beautiful
Gorgeous goodies! I am always so inspired by the art you feature!
I love this! Thanks for the opportunity to win. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
Yay! Gorgeous as always!
Yes! Think it’s time!!
I really hope to win this. I love Laura’s creation and would love to try this using the doors from her Baby Its Cold Outside project. Ive been holding off waiting to do it until I found a way to make a more 3d porch effect and here is the perfect solution of how to do it!
What a delightful collection! And I am so ready to be “Off to the park!” I just love all of your “stuff”. Thanks for sharing!
Laura, this is out of the park. How lovely.
I do love this!
Wow, what a great giveaway! I would love it.
OMG this is a beautiful assortment and I’d enjoying using them for duplicate projects.
Love this! I’d love to win.
Super collection and beautiful work by Laura.
I’ll keep trying to win! What a great collection!
Love the projects! Thanks for the give away
I loved the January kit! It would be great to win this giveaway as well to add all the other elements for my projects!
Another fabulous giveaway! I love this collection!
Oh, yes, please.
Hope I win…Thanks!
How beautiful!! Smiles
How does Laura Carson do all this stuff? She always comes up with such awesome projects! And Tim’s tag is totally cool. I would love to win this giveaway!
Great idea to turn the box over and use as a stage. Am going to get on the tutorial right away as it gives me ideas for things I can make for the children and grandchildren in my life.
Love
Love
Love!
Laura’s tutorial is great inspiration to get to work with the kit materials. I have them waiting for me when I have time to play. Love the pocket watch too!
The detail on this project is just wonderful!! Would so love to win!! Thank you for a chance!!
nice! hope I win!
Just love all of your projects.
I’m a big fan of Tim Holtz and I love Victoriana so this project is a real winner for me. Beautiful work! Thx for the chance to win.
Another beautiful project!!
Love these projects…thanks so much for the chance to win!
Congratulations to Jeri on winning the lace and trims giveaway! I adore Laura’s project and would love to be entered into the giveaway. Plus Tim Holtz in the same post?! Be still my beating heart! Thanks for the opportunity and the inspiration. Deb
Wow! I can see using this for steampunk projects, too. Thank you for another opportunity!
Love the clocks.. this is a very cool giveaway! Thanks for the chance
As usual Laura has done an amazing job!! I have been a big fan of her work since I discovered her. And her detail is truly her signature.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Diane
wonderful collection, thanks for offering it all!!
Perfect for lovers of anything Victorian!
Love the project and LOVE the blog candy. Thanks for the chance to win it:)
What a marvelouslyyyy… wonderfullyyyy… fantastical give away !
Warm wishes and good luck to all 🙂
I love so much Laura’s amazing works… how could I resist?!!! Thank you for this great giveaway and this fabulous project Laura. Coco x
Please! Please! I will love to do this project!
Beautiful project, beautiful goodies! I would soooo love to spend a day at the park!
You guys are trouble. Whenever I visit your site I always end up with more goodies than I originally intended! Would love to have this collection! Judy
Thanks for the opportunity to win this stunning prize!
Would love to win this and try my hand at a new project. So pretty!
I love this collection! Thanks for the opportunity to win
Hi, I love this collection! It is so much fun to work with clocks and gears.
I love the beautiful Victorian diorama! Thanks for the giveaway.
What a fabulous collection, I love it, would love to win thanks for the giveaways.
a chance in a million…literally a million…but hey..it could happen…fingers crossed.
What a beautiful set for a Victorian scene! I love it!
Another beautiful piece of art created with some awesome products. I am always inspired by seeing such creativity.
Gorgeous diorama. Love the iris folds for the skirt in the gown. Total inspiration!
Nice giveaway, as usual. Laura’s gazebo diorama is inspired! Love her attention to details.
This is my favorite diorama yet since I discovered Alpha Stamps—I really want to make this–for ME this time and not for a swap!
Laura is a creative genius!
Beautiful project. Thanks for the give away.
Wow, this diorama is gorgeous! I want to make it and would love to win the giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win and congratulations to whomever does win it!
Very interesting projects! I agree that Laura and Tim are amazing!
Luv it…as usual, thanks for the giveaway!
What a beautiful diorama by the extremely talented Laura Carsen. And as always, your generosity is astounding both in your monthly giveaways and your sales. I would love to win this!!
Just can’t resist Tim Holtz and gears!
Another perfect giveaway! Thank you!
What a delight it would be to win this!
Love all things Tim Holtz. Nice giveaway.
I just love how Laura incorporates clockworks into her art work and projects. I love vintage and clockwork pieces achieves the look and feel of old time. A wonderful giveaway indeed!
This is fantastic!
This is a simply stunning diorama ! I love it! So vintage!
Wow, LOVe this diorama and wonderful giveaway!
Very cool!
You have the BEST giveaways!! Thanks 🙂
A few of my favorite things…..ok…all of my favorite things!
Repost….auto spell changed my name….
Wonderful scene with thoughtful construction.
Oh I absolutely would love to get picked for this one. How fun is that?
Thank so much for the chance to win such an enticing prize.
Oh! The places I could go with these products to play this.
Also, thank you so much for keeping the “enter-to-win” process simple….it’s very much appreciated!
Awesome give away!!!
So many cool ideas!!!!
i love it11
I can’t get enough of these dolls, they are spectacular! Their so romantic and feminine, they make me look at this type of medium in a whole new way. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful works of art!
It’s time to get crafting.
Thanks for the chance to win.
What a great project!! I love all the pieces that have gone into it, some used in a ‘creative’ unintended way.
Such an interesting give away….. Oh, what fun it is….
Laura’s work stunning as always. Would love to have these goodies.
Just when you think a good thing couldn’t get better! So much fun!
OMG this is a fabulous giveaway! And Laura’s Off To The Park diorama is gorgeous. I am keeping my fingers crossed!
Beautious!! Hope it’s me.
This giveaway was made for me! Wonderful goodies! I hope I get to win it would be so much fun to work with these produts! I have never won so I am hoping that this time I do !!
So many beautiful goodies to play with!
Fantastic bits & bobs in this collection! Thanks so much for your wonderful giveaways and for the chance to win 😀
What a beautiful project. You always are so inspiring
I am new to your newsletter and loving it. What a beautiful project and fabulous giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love Laura’s diorama and would love to make one of my own with this wonderful give away!
What a great collection of projects and ideas. ALso a great sale going on and on top of it all, a giveaway! Thanks Alphastamps!!!
i love how laura made this diorama, i have never made one.. and would love to do so using this giveaway.. pick me pleaseeeee
thanks for always giving us a chance in this giveaway alphastamps..
Beautiful project!
I can’t think of a better thing to do with this frigid January…
Tim Holtz rocks! Thanks for a great sale!
The diorama is so lovely. Laura is so creative, I am glad she shares her talents. Thank you for the giveaway. I would love to have it.
That giveaway looks so fancy. It also looks fun to do. Thanks for a chance to win.
Oh My! I absolutely LOVE this Victorian Diorama! I read Laura’s tutorial and she just has a great way of explaining her wonderful projects. She has such creative and inspiring talent! Love these!
Random .org thingy…please please pick Me!
Going for the gold. Pick me, please.
Laura does it again! Such a lovely selection of goodies, and you have been so generous to share so much lately with everyone! So many giveaways! Maybe I’ll be the lucky one this time.
Love Laura’s work and this is a fun giveaway.
Wow–this is SO pretty! Lovely ladies and a bit of steampunkish. Well-done! :):):)
This is beautiful, please add my name to your giveaway…
Thank-you
I just love the ladies and the dresses!
love Tim’s stuff – and the Victorian is great!
Pick me!
What a fantastic collection of supplies!
What a wonderful giveaway! I love Laura’s art!
Mmmm,Mmmmm would I ever love to win the givaway…it is so beautiful
Such a generous giveaway…I could share with my sister and niece and only wince a LITTLE bit at not keeping it all for myself!
I am so ready to go off to the park!
I would luv to be ” off to my studio ” with the ” Off To The Park” Collection!!!!
Love it all…I have a penchant for all things Victorian!
some really nice projects and nice ideas can be created with this collection
What a great selection of Stuff! I could really go to town with all this. My house is Victorian! Thanks
What a great collection!
I feel a Steampunk attack coming on! What a great give-away and thank you so much for the last one I won. I can’t wait to work with the Bo Bunny Doorways paper and the other goodies!
Love all the goodies, AND I love Laura’s creative projects, I am keeping my eyes,fingers and toes crossed.I am going to give it another shot at this !
Thanks
Laura’s creativity is unparalleled. Thanks for the chance to win the beautiful elements of her tutorial.
I would so love this awesome giveaway! It is fabulous!
Love the variety of these embellishments
Awesome giveaway. You make the best giveaways. thanks
Debbie