12 Days of Ornaments! Day 10

 
Welcome to Day 10 in Ranger's 12 Days of Ornaments series!  Only two days left to get all those ornaments crafted before St. Nick arrives!  (No pressure or anything...)

Teresa Natividad's pearly, dimensional Geo ornament was created with:

• Inkssentials Surfaces Manila Cardstock 12x12
• Tim Holtz Distress Pads in Dusty Concord and Seedless Preserves
• Tim Holtz Distress Stains in Dusty Concord
• Perfect Pearls Mists in Cappuccino and Bronze
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Inkssentials Craft Scraper
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Plain Grungeboard

That's not ribbon wrapped around Bonnie Egenton's ornament: it's embossing powder on top of Wonder Tape!  This deceptively easy project was made with:

• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks in Pink Sherbet, Raspberry and Wild Plum
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Metallic Mixatives in Pearl and Gold
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator and Felt
• Inkssentials Wonder Tape
• Queen's Gold Embossing Powder
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet

Graphic designer Lisa Bihuniak's typographic ornaments were created with:

• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Acrylic Paints in Charcoal Black, Dash of Red and Blank Canvas
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Matte Multi-Medium
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Artist Brushes
• Stickles in Candy Cane

Congratulations to our newest winner from yesterday's post: Bunnyfreak!

"Everyday you guys surprise me with more great ornament ideas. I am just wowed."

For a chance at winning a Ranger prize pack of your very own, just hit the lil' "comment" button below and show us some holiday love!  We will be announcing the winners from Days 10, 11 and 12 after Christmas when our Ranger "elves" are back in the office... so you have even more days to get those great comments in!  Good luck!

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.

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 #8

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

Tim's eighth tag:

Let's see how the Ranger team interpreted Tim's steampunk Christmas tag!

Bonnie Egenton made a vintage-looking holiday card using:

• Tim Holtz Distress Ink Winter Seasonal Series
• Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber in Snow Cap
• Archival Ink in Jet Black
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool and Foam
• Embossing Powder in Clear, Queens Gold and Weathered White
• Liquid Pearls in Rouge
• Inkssentials White Opaque Pen
• Inkssentials Pop It Shapes
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Long Fasteners
• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Just Believe and Odds and Ends stamp sets

Patti Behan crafted a high-flying card using:

• Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Stormy Sky, Walnut Stain, Black Soot and Bundled Sage
• Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber in Snow Cap and Silver Metallic
• Archival Ink in Jet Black
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool and Foam
• Embossing Powder in Clear
• Inkssentials Pop It Shapes
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Long Fasteners
• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Air Travel and Stuff To Say sets

Debbie Tlach created a steampunk ornament with:

• Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers in Silver and Gold Metallic and Pitch Black
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Adornments Regal and Christmas, Symphony Tissue Tape, Grungeboard and Baubles
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Bigz Gadget Gears and Mini Gears set, Vagabond Machine

Terry Horvath's snowy ornament was created using:

• Inkssentials Glossy Accents
• Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint in Rock Candy
• Perfect Pearls Mists in Biscotti
• Perfect Pearls Pigment Powder in Biscotti
• Stickles in Diamond
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Tim Holtz by Tonic Studios Kushgrip Snips
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Kraft Resist Christmas Memories, Sprocket Gears, Game Spinners, Accoutrements, Film Strip Ribbon, Curio Knobs, Configurations Box, Tidings Tissue Tape

Wow, great work, ladies!

Congratulations to our lucky winner from yesterday's blog post: Amy Bagley!

"The projects presented here and on Tim's blog are a true testiment to the versatility of the wonderful Ranger product line. You can create literally any type of project using them! Love seeing all the fresh ideas and getting inspired to think even further outside the box! Day 7 has been my favorite so far! Thanks team Ranger!"

Thanks so much, Amy!  We hope you will be inspired to use these fabulous Ranger products in your holiday projects; they will all be on their way to you shortly!

(Don't forget, everyone: if you would like to win a set of holiday-inspired Ranger gear of your very own, all you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post!!)

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!

Ranger's Inspired by Tim's 12 Tags: Tag #1

 
By now, you've probably already seen Tim Holtz's first tag in his 12 Tags of Christmas series for 2011.  Maybe you've even crafted a project of your own, inspired by Tim's work:

We at Ranger are feeling inspired and festive, too!  Here are some projects that the Ranger Team created after seeing Tim's first tag:

Bonnie Egenton created an ornament using:

• Adirondack Snow Cap Pigment Ink pad
• Icicle and Christmas Red Stickles
• Emboss It Embossing Ink
• Bridal Tinsel Embossing Powder
• Inkssentials Heat It Craft Tool
• Winter Seasonal Distress Ink in Iced Spruce
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Tattered Pinecone die

Patti Behan made a festive holiday candle holder with:

• Tarnished Brass Distress Crackle Paint
• White Opal Liquid Pearls
• Perfect Pearls Powders in Green Patina, Forever Green and Perfect Gold
• Lime Green and Christmas Red Stickles
• Inkssentials Metal Foil Tape
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink in Bottle, Lettuce and Rust
• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator and Felt
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Holly Branch and Tattered Pinecone dies

Terry Horvath's shimmering ornament was crafted with:

• Tim Holtz Adirondack Snow Cap Mixative
• Adirondack Metallic Dabber in Pearl
• Tim Holtz Distress Stickles in Rock Candy
• Bridal Embossing Tinsel
• Winter Seasonal Distress Ink in Iced Spruce
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Tattered Pinecone die
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Baubles, Lavish Trimmings and Tissue Tape

California girl Colleen Verardi's creative take on Tim's tag features:

• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Sticky-Back Canvas
• Perfect Pearls Mists in Turquoise, Bronze, Sunflower Sparkle and Kiwi
• Stickles in Star Dust
• Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers in Snow Cap, Juniper and Pool
• Inkssentials Glossy Accents
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Matte Multi-Medium
• Distress Ink in Brushed Corduroy
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool and Foam

Oh what fun!  We're looking forward to taking on Tag #2 tomorrow!

Did you create your own version of Tim's first tag?  How did it inspire you?  Let us know in the comments!  (And don't forget that we will be choosing one comment from each of our posts during the 12 Tags to win that great collection of Ranger goodies!)

Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas: Coming Soon!

 
It's that time of year again!  Tim Holtz will be presenting the 12 Tags of Christmas on his blog for the 5th consecutive year, starting this Thursday, December 1st!  For those of you unfamiliar with the 12 Tags, Tim designs a holiday tag every day and photographs it, creates a supply list and instructions for it, and posts it on his blog at midnight PST.  It's Tim's way of sharing his love for the holiday season while challenging himself creatively and, hopefully, inspiring you at the same time!  Be sure to check out the amazing results from previous years: 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

While you're checking Tim's blog every day to see that day's tag, be sure to stop by the Ranger blog as well.  A few of us at Ranger will be using Tim's tags as inspiration to create our own projects, so please keep an eye on our blog to see what we come up with.  Plus, we will be picking a random comment from each of our posts during the 12 Tags of Christmas and awarding the lucky author the following holiday-inspired Ranger prize pack:

That's right!  Just for leaving a comment on our blog each day, you could win all of the following:

• an Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• a pack of Inkssentials Surfaces #8 Manila Craft Tags
• a bottle of Inkssentials Crackle Accents
• Distress Stains in Picket Fence, Pine Needles and Fired Brick
• Perfect Pearls Mists in Forever Green and Forever Red
• Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers in Stream and Red Pepper
• an Adirondack Metallic Acrylic Paint Dabber in Silver
• an Archival Ink #0 pad in Sepia
• Embossing Tinsel in Snowflake
• Ice Stickles in Mint Ice
• Distress Stickles in Barn Door
• Liquid Pearls in White Opal
• AND the Distress Ink Winter Seasonal Series, including Evergreen Bough, Festive Berries and Iced Spruce dye ink pads!

Are you excited yet?  We are!  And if that isn't enough excitement, we'll leave you with this clever "trailer" Tim created for this year's 12 Tags:

Happy holiday crafting to all!!

The Ranger Great Pumpkin Challenge! Day 2

 
Recently, we sent some plain ol' craft pumpkins to some of our favorite designers and asked them to create fabulous fall centerpieces out of them using Ranger products.  Over the next few days we will be sharing the beautiful results!

This is what the pumpkins looked like before:

And after.....

 

Wendy Vecchi's pumpkin:

Wendy decorated her pumpkin with:

• Archival Inks in Jet Black, Sepia, Coffee, Vermillion and Olive Green
• Distress Stains in Peeled Paint, Mustard Seed, Rusty Hinge, Frayed Burlap, Worn Lipstick, Scattered Straw, Fired Brick, Wild Honey and Forest Moss
• Adirondack Metallic Paint Dabber in Gold
• Adirondack Alcohol Inks in Pitch Black and Rust
• Inkssentials Glossy Accents
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium in Matte
• Inkssentials Glue N' Seal
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Sticky-Back Canvas in Natural
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator with felt
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool with foam
• Inkssentials Mister bottle

She also used the Heat-It Craft Tool and Non-Stick Craft Sheet, of course!

 

Jennifer McGuire's pumpkin:

Jennifer used Seafoam White Embossing Powder on strips of Sticky-Back Canvas, which were covered with Distress Stains and lots of Perfect Pearls Mists!

 

The creativity of our designer friends cannot be squashed!  Tune in tomorrow for more fabulous fall centerpieces!