12 Days of Ornaments! Day 9

 
On the 9th day of Christmas, Ranger gave to me..... more great ornament ideas for all my tree-trimming needs!

Susan Baldwin's filmstrip-inspired ornament was created with:

• Perfect Pearls Mists in Interference Red
• Tim Holtz Distress Stain in Black Soot
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Metallic Mixative in Silver
• Archival Ink Pad in Jet Black
• Embossing Tinsel in Silver
• Inkssentials Wonder Tape
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Tim Holtz by Tonic Studios Kushgrip Snips and Retractable Craft Pick
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix: Filmstrip Frames Decorative Strip Die and Vagabond Machine

Debbie Tlach's Poinsettia Pocket ornament was made using:

• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Sticky-Back Canvas in Natural
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paint in Modern Red, Landscape Green and Classic Teal 
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Black Gesso

Terry Horvath's reindeer snow globe ornament was created with:

• Inkssentials Surfaces Shrink Plastic
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Melt Art Melting Pot
• UTEE Clear
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Artist Brushes
• Tim Holtz Rock Candy Distress Stickles
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Bigz: Winter Wonderland, Reindeer Flight, Holly Branch and Pine Tree
• Embossing Tinsel in Bridal & Snowflake
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Metallic Mixatives in Silver and Snow Cap 
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks in Citrus, Bottle, Caramel and Ginger
• Inkssentials Glossy Accents

What great ornaments today!  You know what else is great?  Winning prizes just for leaving comments on our blog posts!  The lucky winner from yesterday's post is Karen Linkogle:

"When I decorate my tree my favorite part is remembering the history of the ornaments. I love hanging the ones that my children made and seeing them now as adults and remembering how they were when they created the ornament. Haley will certainly be celebrated for years to come on her Christmas tree! Thanks for the warm fuzzies and for reminding us how special it is to craft with our children! PS I love the ornaments!"

Thanks, Karen!  We couldn't agree more, and we hope you have fun creating memories with the Ranger goodies that we will be sending you.

12 Days of Ornaments! Day 7

 
We're in the homestretch, everyone: only 6 days til Christmas! Did you all have a busy weekend of crafting, shopping and gift-wrapping?  Well don't count your to-do list as finished just yet, because Ranger's still cranking out the ornament inspiration all the way til Christmas!

Debbie DiStefano's cheerful angel ornament was made with:

• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Sticky-Back Canvas
• Perfect Pearls Mists in Perfect Pearl
• Perfect Pearls Pigment Powder in Perfect Pearl
• Stickles in Golden Rod
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Regal Adornments

Patti Behan made a shabby chic ornament with:

• Tim Holtz Distress Stain in Worn Lipstick
• Stickles in Platinum
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Perfect Pearls Mists in Pink Gumball and Sunflower Sparkle
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Baubles and Trimmings

We've got three days of comment winners to announce, too.  Congratulations to:

Day 4: Barbara Washington: "More fabulous inspiration. Love the stained glass technique ornament. The ornament wreath is one of those 'Why didn't I think of that?' projects...so cool."

Day 5: Ellie knol: "Amazing how each day it is so different and yet so beautiful, LOVE them all!!"

Day 6: Karenajo: "What a clever idea to personalize an ornament by using an initial - very pretty! Cindy's 3D ornament is very striking, elegant ! Thanks for sharing such great ideas with all of us!"

Don't forget to comment on today's post for a chance to win a Ranger prize pack of your very own!

12 Days of Ornaments! Day 6

 
Sunday Funday!  Hello Ranger fans!  We are happy to present Day 6 of our 12 Days of Ornaments! (Wow, halfway through already?!)

Kelly Schwartz created a lovely monogram ornament with:

• Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers in Snow Cap and Pearl
• Liquid Pearls in Platinum Pearl
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet

Cindy Rescorl made this 3D ornament by diecutting multiple ornaments, folding them in half and gluing them together with Wonder Tape. She used:

• Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint in Clear Rock Candy, used to create homemade snow
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Artist Brushes
• Tim Holtz Winter Seasonal Distress Ink in Iced Spruce
• Clear Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE)
• Tim Holtz Distress Stain in Broken China
• Tim Holtz Distress Stickles in Picket Fence
• Stickles Glitter Glue in Silver
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool and Foam
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Inkssentials Wonder Tape
• Inkssentials Heat it Craft Tool
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Carved Ornament #2 Die, Snow Flurries Texture Fade and Vagabond Machine

We'll be selecting our winners from the weekend's ornament posts tomorrow morning, so be sure to post a comment if you haven't already done so!  You could win a prize pack from Ranger just for leaving a comment on our blog!

12 Days of Ornaments! Day 3

 
Welcome back!  We're rolling right along with Ranger's 12 Days of Ornaments, with some beautiful treats for you on Day #3:

Cindy Rescorl's clever ornament has three Shrink Plastic ornaments hanging inside of the glass bulb, with homemade "snow" on the bottom!  She created it with:

• Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint in Clear Rock Candy, used to create homemade snow
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Artist Brushes
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink in Shell Pink, Purple Twilight and Willow
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Metallic Mixative in Silver
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator and Felt
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Inkssentials Surfaces Shrink Plastic
• Inkssentials Metal Foil Tape Sheets
• Inkssentials Wonder Tape
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Vintage Lace Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die and Vagabond Machine

Terry Horvath created a pair of matching ornaments with a musical theme.  On the larger one, she used Cindy's technique to create snow from Distress Crackle Paint, along with:

• Inkssentials Glue N Seal
• Inkssentials Glossy Accents
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Foliage, Baubles, Christmas Adornments and Symphony Tissue Tape
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Old Paper and Vintage Photo
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool and Foam
• Inkssentials Glue N Seal
• Inkssentials Glossy Accents
• Stickles in Diamond
• Adirondack Metallic Paint Dabber in Silver
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Foliage, Baubles, Christmas Adornments and Symphony Tissue Tape

Congratulations to our winner from yesterday's Ornament post, Retta!

"Very Pretty! Keep them coming, Ladies :) I haven't had time to make ornaments. I need to wrap presents first. In the meantime, I'll admire yours, if that's okay :)"

Leave a comment for a chance to win a Ranger prize pack of your very own!

12 Days of Ornaments! Day 2

 
Welcome to Day 2 of Ranger's 12 Days of Ornaments!  Today we have some decorated paper mache pieces to share with you.

Susan Baldwin's Oval Box Ornament sings praises of Joy with:

• Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Antique Linen
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Metallic Mixative in Gold
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Tool and Felt
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Symphony Tissue Tape, Christmas Adornments, Christmas Memories Paper Stash
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Movers and Shapers Joy Die and Vagabond Machine
• Core'dinations Distress Cardstock

Bonnie Egenton's dazzling star ornament was made with:

• Liquid Pearls in Rouge
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Artist Brushes
• Archival Ink in Jet Black
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks in Bottle and Cranberry
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Metallic Mixative in Gold
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Tool and Felt
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Inkssentials Glossy Accents
• Stickles in Holly and Star Dust
• Inkssentials Surfaces Gloss Paper

Congratulations to our first 12 Days of Ornaments prize pack winner: Elizabeth C.!

"Oh my goodness, what a lovely gift pack! I think this is a great carry-on from the 12 Tags. From the time it came out I have had such a jones for the Memory Glass items--I think I have every size, and lots too!"

Thanks, Elizabeth, and thanks to everyone who left a comment on yesterday's post.  Remember to post every day during the 12 Days of Ornaments to maximize your chances of winning a Ranger prize pack of your own!

 

Are you busy crafting your holiday ornaments these days?  Please feel free to post photos of your handiwork on our Facebook page!  We'd love to see your work and share it with all of our fans!

12 Days of Ornaments! Day 1

 
Like so many of you, we at Ranger are sad that Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas 2011 has come to an end.  But we're on a creative roll, so let's keep the holiday momentum going all the way til Christmas!  Thus, we are proud to present Ranger's "12 Days of Ornaments"!  Every day we will present some fun handcrafted ornaments for your viewing pleasure, along with some opportunities to win more great prizes (but more on that in a bit...)

Ready??  Let's get started!

Teresa Natividad created a cheerful ornament using:

• Inkssentials 2" x 2" Memory Frame in Black Patina
• Inkssentials 2" x 2" Memory Glass
• Stickles in Frosted Lace and Diamond
• Liquid Pearls in Buttercup and Lavender Lace

Debbie Tlach's deer ornament was crafted with:

• Inkssentials 2" x 2" Memory Frame in Black Patina
• Inkssentials 2" x 2" Memory Glass
• Inkssentials Enamel Accents in Black
• Stickles in Christmas Red and Star Dust
• Liquid Pearls in Bisque
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paint - Smidge of Blue, Sable Brown
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Artist Brushes
• Adirondack Pigment Pad™ - Pitch Black
• Inkssentials™ Cut n' Dry™ Nibs
• Inkssentials™ Non-Stick Craft Sheet

You can check out the full project instructions for Debbie's ornament on our website, too; it's being featured this month on the homepage!  Also featured on the homepage throughout December is a video from Ranger's most recent Craft Night, where the Ranger Team had a blast creating ornaments with Memory Frames.

Time to choose our final three winners from our "Ranger's Inspired by Tim's 12 Tags" series!  Congratulations to:

NanaBeth W: "It has been a fantastic 12 days. I have really enjoyed seeing all the variations of Tim's tags. I've been motivated to step out of my comfort zone and try something new."

Nitasha Griffin: "Sad that the 12 Tags has come to end, but so happy to hear that the Ranger blog is going to keep the inspiration flowing! I have enjoyed each Tag inspired project and can't wait to see what else you all have in store for us!"

LorraineN: "OMG, I was starting to say "Ooh love the bookmark...then said ooh, love the wineglass charms...then ooh..." So I'll stop and just say I love all of the creations, lol! So inspiring!"

Thanks, everyone!

If you'd like to win a prize from Ranger, too, all you have to do is comment on the posts during the 12 Days of Ornaments!  We have a brand-new prize pack during this event:

If your comment is chosen (at random), you will receive:

• Archival Ink Pad in Jet Black
• Ice Stickles in Crystal Ice
• Inkssentials Memory Glass 2" square, Clear
• Inkssentials Memory Foil Tape in 1/4" Brass
• Inkssentials Memory Frames 2" square, Polished Chrome
• Inkssentials Cut N Dry Felt
• Inkssentials Surfaces Manila ATCs
• Tim Holtz Distress Reinkers in Barn Door, Forest Moss and Stormy Sky
• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Holiday ATC Cling Mount Stamps (COM025, COM206 and COM028)

Wow!  So keep those comments coming, and we'll keep the inspiration (and the prizes) coming too!  Deal??

Ranger's Inspired by Tim's 12 Tags: Tag #9

Join the Ranger Team as we create our own projects inspired by Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas 2011!

Tim's ninth tag:

Here are the projects from our outstanding  Ranger team!!

 Teresa Natividad made this delightful gift bag using:

• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool and Foam
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Embossing Powder in Clear
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink in: Aged Mahogany, Scattered Straw, Gathered Twigs and Pine Needles
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Sticky-Back Canvas in Natural
• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Creative Textures and Mini Holidays 2 stamp sets 

Bonnie Egenton crafted a joyful gift cardholder with:

• Inkssentials Surfaces #8 Manila Tag
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool and Foam
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Inkssentials Wonder Tape
• Embossing Powder in Clear
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Iced Spruce, Gathered Twigs, Tumbled Glass, Stormy Sky, Wild Honey, Tea Dye and Black Soot
• Archival Ink Pad in Jet Black
• Liquid Pearls in Bisque
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink in Sunset Orange
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Tool and Felt
• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Holiday Wishes and Joyful Song stamp sets
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Christmas Words Texture Fade

 

Susan Baldwin's cozy cabin card was made with:

Stickles in Frosted Lace

Tim Holtz Distress Stickles in Tumbled Glass

Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet

Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool

Embossing Powder in Clear

Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Pumice Stone, Stormy Sky, Brushed Corduroy and Barn Door

Tim Holtz Distress Stains in Picket Fence

Adirondack Pigment Inks in Lemonade and Snow Cap

Liquid Pearls in Peacock and Rouge

Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Rickety House Bigz, Mini Bird and Gathered Twigs  and On the Fence on the edge dies  and Vagabond machine

Tim Holtz by Tonic Studios Kushgrip Snips

 

Terry Horvath's made such a Tweet ornament with:

• Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Walnut Stain, Evergreen Bough and Iced Spruce Seasonal Distress Inks
• Inkssentials Surfaces Manila Cardstock
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool and Foam
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Embossing Powder in Clear
• Tim Holtz Distress Stains in Crushed Olive and Forest Moss
• Inkssentials Glossy Accents
• Stickles in Diamond 
• Tim Holtz Distress Stickles in Frosted Lace
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Holly Branch Bigz Die, Die Pick and Vagabond machine
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Plain Grungeboard and Tissue Tape
• Core'dinations Distress Cardstock
• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection  Falling Leaves  and Creative Textures stamp sets
•  Tim Holtz by Tonic Studios Kushgrip Snips

Patti Behan crafted this exquisite tag using:

• Inkssentials Surfaces #8 Manila Tag
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool and Foam
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Stickles in Platinum
• Embossing Powder in Clear
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Victorian Velvet, Seedless Preserves, Bundled Sage, Vintage Photo and Brushed Corduroy
• Perfect Pearls Mists in Sunflower Sparkle
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Seasonal Paper Stash
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Mini Paper Rosette Decorative Die Strip and Vintage Market Alphabet Die and Vagabond machine

Diane Spiak's dashing tag was made with:

• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Embossing Powder in Clear and Silver
• Tim Holtz Seasonal Winter Distress Inks
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix  attered Florals Bigz Die and Vagabond Machine
• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Retro Holiday stamp set
• Tim Holtz Idea-ology Reindeer charm

 

And now, Congratulations to our lucky winner from yesterday's blog post: Vicki B 

"Every project today is simply wonderful. I hope everyone who is creating for the blog understands how much we like their creations and appreciate all their hard work. Thanks."

Awww, thanks so much for your heartfelt comment, Vicki!  We hope you have as much fun playing with these fabulous Ranger products as we have; they will all be on their way to you shortly!

Lords a leaping...can you believe just three more days for tag inspirations.  Remember to check back on Monday for Tags 10, 11 and 12.  

Ranger's Inspired by Tim's 12 Tags: Tag #7

Join the Ranger Team as we create our own projects inspired by Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas 2011!

Tim's seventh tag:

Here's what the Ranger team created, using Tim's tag as inspiration:

Debbie Tlach decorated a gift box using:

• Adirondack Alcohol Ink in Red Pepper, Clover and Citrus
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Metallic Mixatives in Gold
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Blending Solution
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool and Felt
• Inkssentials Wonder Tape
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Perfect Pearls in Mint
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi Medium in Matte
• Stickles in Diamond and Golden Rod
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Swirls Texture Face, Tattered Florals Bigz Die and Vagabond Machine
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Kraft Glassine and Baubles

Teresa Natividad crafted a tag of her own, using:

• Inkssentials Surfaces #8 Black Tag
• Inkssentials Surfaces ATC Kraft and ATC Glossy
• Perfect Pearls Mists in Pewter
• Adirondack Acrylic Metallic Paint Dabber in Pearl
• Tim Holtz Distress Stain in Picket Fence
• Adirondack Pigment Ink Pad in Snow Cap
• Seafoam White Embossing Powder
• Tim Holtz Distress Stickles in Picket Fence
• Inkssentials Wonder Tape
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Grunge Flakes, Mini Holidays and Mini Holidays 2 Stamp Sets

Susan Baldwin's cheerful tag was created with:

• Inkssentials Surfaces #8 Manila Tag
• Inkssentials Surfaces Manila ATCs
• Tim Holtz Distress Stain in Broken China
• Tim Holtz Distress Pads in Vintage Photo, Broken China, Antique Linen, Pine Needles
• Archival Ink in Sepia
• Embossing Powder in Clear
• Liquid Pearls in Rouge
• Inkssentials Mister filled with water
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Baubles
• Tim Holtz by Tonic Studios Paper Distresser and Kushgrip Snips

Terry Horvath created a nostalgic ornament with:

• Adirondack Alcohol Inks in Bottle, Lettuce, Oregano, Meadow, Citrus and Red Pepper
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Metallic Mixative in Gold
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Blending Solution
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool and Felt
• Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber in Gold Metallic and Snow Cap
• Tim Holtz Distress Stains in Crushed Olive and Forest Moss
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads in Walnut Stain and Pumice Stone
• Tim Holtz Distress Stickles in Picket Fence
• Inkssentials Glue N' Seal
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Inkssentials Mister bottle
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool and Foam
• Inkssentials Glossy Accents
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Kraft Glassine, Baubles, Trimmings, Postal Tissue Tape and Grungeboard
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Holly Branch Die

Patti Behan created a scrapbook layout with:

• Adirondack Alcohol Ink in Denim
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Metallic Mixatives in Gold and Silver
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Blending Solution
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool and Felt
• Inkssentials Surfaces Metal Foil Tape Sheets
• Inkssentials Wonder Tape
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Walnut Stain
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Kraft Glassine, Kraft Resist Chipboard Letters, Grungeboard, Sanding Grip, Texture Hammer, Game Spinners, Sprocket Gears, Long Fasteners and Hitch Fasteners (bottoms)
• Core'dinations Distress Cardstock

Who'd have thought that a Christmas tag could inspire projects as varied as holiday ornaments and scrapbook layouts appropriate for any time of the year?  Have you used any of Tim's tags as inspiration for non-tag projects this year?  Let us know in the comments for a chance to win a seasonal collection of Ranger products!

Congratulations to our winner from yesterday's post: Heidi Gore!

 

"It's amazing to see the totally different interpretations of the original tag. Everyone there is so totally creative. Love it!!! Thanks for sharing so many different ways to do the same technique."

See you tomorrow with more great project ideas, courtesy of the Ranger team!!

Ranger's Inspired by Tim's 12 Tags: Tag #6

 
Join the Ranger Team as we create our own projects inspired by Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas 2011!

Tim's sixth tag:

How did this tag inspire the Ranger Team?  Let's find out!

Patti Behan's Victorian-inspired ornament was created with:

• Inkssentials Surfaces Metal Foil Tape Sheets
• Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers in Cranberry, Pink Sherbet and Silver Metallic
• Distress Clear Embossing Ink
• Polysparkle Embossing Powder
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Grungeboard
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Carved Ornaments #2 Movers and Shapers Die, Swirls Texture Fade, and Vagabond Machine

Bonnie Egenton's elegant Christmas card was crafted with:

• Inkssentials Surfaces Metal Foil Tape Sheets
• Inkssentials Pop It Shapes
• Adirondack Acrylic Dabbers
• Adirondack Metallic Dabbers
• Adirondack Pigment Ink
• Embossing Powder in Frosted Crystal, Weathered White and Enchanted Gold
• Stickles
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet

Colleen Verardi's angelic ornament was made with:

• Inkssentials Surfaces Metal Foil Tape Sheets
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paint
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Tissue Tape and Muse Tokens

Terry Horvath created a sweet birdhouse ornament using:

• Inkssentials Surfaces Metal Foil Tape Sheets
• Inkssentials Wonder Tape
• Inkssentials Glossy Accents
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers in Aqua, Raspberry, Pool, Citrus and Lettuce
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Artist Brushes
• Distress Clear Embossing Pad
• Diamond Stickles
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Wreath Charm
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Postal Texture Fade and Vagabond Machine

How has your holiday crafting been influenced by this year's 12 Tags of Christmas so far?  Let us know in the comments, and you will be entered into a random drawing for a collection of Ranger goodies in holiday colors!

Congratulations to our THREE newest winners from yesterday's post:

Lori Dyke: "Love all these...I can't really pick a favorite today, they are all so creative. It's great to see the ideas you are all coming up with using Tim's tags as inspiration :)"

Pamela Bennett: "I just love all your Ranger Teams interpretation of Tim's Tag. Everybody had such different ideas. I especially love Terry Horvath's Snowman ornament,so cute! I love coming to this blog as it's such a treat to see Tim's Tag but also these other great designers take on his tag as well, bonus!"

Barbara Gayle: "Love it ALL! I really enjoy seeing the spin off of Tim's tags. What inspiration to us! What a wonderful creative team. Go Ranger! Barbara G."

Thanks everyone!  Enjoy your prizes!!

Ranger's Inspired by Tim's 12 Tags: Tags #3, 4 and 5

 
Happy Monday everyone!  We hope you had a great weekend of holiday crafting along with Mr. Holtz!  We've got a triple feature for you today.  Take a look and see how the Ranger team was inspired by Tim's three most recent entries into his 12 Tags of Christmas!

Here is Tim's tag #3:

And here are projects by the Ranger team:

Bonnie Egenton created her holiday card using:

• Archival Ink
• Adirondack dye inks
• Inkssentials Cut N' Dry Felt
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Liquid Pearls
• Stickles

Patti Behan crafted a merry ATC with:

• Inkssentials Surfaces Kraft ATC
• Inkssentials Cut N' Dry Felt
• Archival Ink in Jet Black
• Distress Reinkers in Forest Moss, Vintage Photo, Pine Needles, Aged Mahogany and Fired Brick
• Inkssentials Cut N' Dry Nibs
• Adirondack Snow Cap Pigment Reinker
• Picket Fence Distress Stickles
• Clear Embossing Powder
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Festive Greenery Decorative Strip Die

On Sunday, Tim posted Tag #4:

And here's what we created:

Debbie Tlach crafted some lovely snowflake crackle earrings and a matching pendant with:

• Inkssentials Surfaces Shrink Plastic
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Adirondack Acrylic Pant Dabber in Snow Cap
• Distress Crackle Paint in Picket Fence
• Distress Stains in Stormy Sky, Broken China, Dusty Concord, Chipped Sapphire and Tumbled Glass
• Stickles in Icicle and Star Dust
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Matte Multi-Medium
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Grungeboard
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Winter Wonder die and Vagabond die-cutting machine

Terry Horvath created a charming snowman ornament with:

• Winter Seasonal Distress Ink in Iced Spruce
• Picket Fence Distress Stain
• Picket Fence Distress Stickles
• Distress Rock Candy Crackle Paint
• Weathered Wood Distress Stain
• Snow Cap and Pearl Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers
• Inkssentials Wonder Tape
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Snow Flurries die
• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Reindeer Flight stamp set
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Christmas Muse Tokens and Trimmings

Bonnie Egenton crafted a holiday frame using:

• Distress Crackle Paint in Rock Candy
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Gesso
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Acrylic Paint
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Artist Brushes
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool and Foam
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator Felt
• Distress Stain
• Distress Ink
• Stickles

And, that brings us to today's tag, #5:

And our interpretations:

Teresa Natividad created a festive Christmas wreath with:

• Winter Seasonal Distress Ink in Evergreen Bough
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Matte Multi-Medium
• Bisque Liquid Pearls
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Grungeboard
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Baroque Movers & Shapers die, Mini Baroque Magnetic Movers & Shapers die, Festive Greenery Decorative Strip die, and Vagabond machine
• Core'dinations Distress Pad

Patti Behan's rustic tag was created with:

• Inkssentials Surfaces #8 Kraft Tag
• Archival Dye Ink in Jet Black, Coffee, Olive, Cobalt and Plum
• Distress Crackle Paint in Clear Rock Candy
• Distress Stickles in Tea Dye, Forest Moss, Black Soot and Brushed Pewter
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Brads, Christmas Muse Tokens and Ball Chain
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Woodgrain and Seasonal Stuff Texture Fades, Mini Pine Tree die, Old Jalopy die, Scallops die, and Vagabond machine

Terry Horvath's cheerful ornament was crafted using:

• Adirondack Alcohol Inks in Red Pepper, Cranberry and Watermelon
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Blending Tool and Felt
• Inkssentials Metal Foil Tape 6 x 12 Sheets
• Jet Black Archival Dye Ink
• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Seasonal Reflections set
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Vintage Lace die and Vagabond machine

Whew!  What a creative three days it's been!  But we still have seven days to go!

And now for our lucky winner from our Tag #2 post.  Congratulations to Katina, who commented:

"This is really great, it's like Tim Holtz Christmas Tags Part Deux!! I love the way Patti Behan used the scraps from the Moments Sizzix Die, I wouldn't have thought to use the scraps from words if I hadn't seen it. Too cool!"

Thanks for your great comment, Katina!  Keep those awesome comments coming, everyone!  Tomorrow we will be selecting THREE winners, so be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win that great holiday-inspired collection of Ranger products!

See you after Tag #6!