New Year's Organization

 
Happy New Year, everyone!!  So let's see a show of hands: how many of you have made New Year's Resolutions to finally organize your craft space?

Wow, that's a lot of you!

Never fear, Ranger is here to help.  We have a plethora of organizational products and tools that will help you to sort your crafting stash.

For example, we have the Inkssentials Craft Spinner (which can be stacked up to three tiers high) for keeping your Ink Blending Tools, Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers, Jenni Bowlin for Ranger Paint Dabbers, Adirondack Alcohol Inks, Stickles, re-inkers and more within easy reach:

We also have free, printable labels available for download from our website, so you can label the sides of your ink pads for easy retrieval:

We even have blank color charts that you can fill in with the colors of inks, paints, Stickles and more that are currently in your collection:

Our fans are pretty clever and innovative when it comes to organizing and storing their favorite Ranger products, too!  Check out some of these great ideas that we found online:

Christie Hund affixed a metal strip under her crafting cabinets and attached all of her Stickles bottles using magnets. Gravity keeps the Stickles ready to use at any time!

Ron Wilhelm has a different solution for upside-down Stickles storage: PVC couplings glued together in a honeycomb-like arrangement!

Ron uses PVC pipes to hold Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers, too!

So let us know, Ranger fans: in what clever ways do you store and organize your favorite Ranger goodies?  Let us know and on January 6th we will select a winner, who will receive:

...a Tim Holtz idea-ology Trinket Case AND...

...a Tim Holtz idea-ology Cargo Case!

Post pictures of your crafty solutions on our Facebook wall, too!  We'd love to see them, and you just might inspire a fellow Ranger fan to get organized in 2012.

12 Days of Ornaments! Day 8

 
It's the eighth day in Ranger's 12 Days of Ornaments series! The holidays are a wonderful time to spend creating memories with family, and so today we have some glittery treats courtesy of a mother-daughter craft team!

Aimee Billington created a double-ended photo ornament using:

• Inkssentials Memory Glass, 2x2 clear
• Inkssentials Memory Frames, 2x2 Black Patina
• Stickles in Silver and Christmas Red
• Liquid Pearls in Silver Pearl
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink Winter Seasonal Series

This colorful, sparkling ornament was created by Aimee's daughter Haley, who is only four years old!  Wow!  A crafting prodigy, for sure.

Haley created her ornament by squirting Stickles (in Christmas Red, Silver, Crystal, Green and Golden Rod) into a glass ball and letting them drip down the inside.  Awesome!

If you would like to create some Stickled crafts with your own family members this holiday season, we have some more inspiration on our website in the form of a video.

Congratulations to Okienurse, who is the winner from yesterday's post! Her winning comment:

"Awesome ornaments again today. Love the retro/vintage look they have today! Thanks for sharing."

Keep those great comments coming, we love reading them!  (Oh and they just might win you a Ranger prize pack, too!)

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 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 #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 #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!!