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 #2

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

Tim's second tag:

Let's see what the Ranger Team came up with!

Colleen Verardi created a jolly ATC using:

• Winter Seasonal Distress Inks
• Inkssentials Blending Tool and Foam
• Picket Fence Distress Stain
• Christmas Red Stickles
• Inkssentials Glue N' Seal
• Perfect Pearls Mists in Mint and Green Patina
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Tissue Tape, Seasonal and Christmas Memories Kraft Resist Paper Stashes, Christmas Muse Tokens, and Seasonal Salvage Stickers

Debbie Tlach crafted an ornament tag with:

• Picket Fence Distress Stain
• Winter Seasonal Distress Inks
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Natural Sticky-Back Canvas
• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Matte Multi-Medium
• "Perfect Pearl" Perfect Pearls Mists
• Picket Fence Distress Stickles
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix dies: Carved Ornaments #2, Tattered Pinecone, Tag & Bookplates
• Tim Holtz by Tonic Studios Retractable Craft Pick and Retractable Craft Scratcher
• Inkssentials Surfaces Metal Foil Tape
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Christmas Memories Kraft Resist

Terry Horvath's rustic ornament features:

• Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks in Currant and Ginger
• Inkssentials Glossy Accents
• Inkssentials Glue N' Seal
• Picket Fence Distress Stain
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Charms
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Tattered Pinecone die
• Tim Holtz by Stampers Anonymous Music Stamp

Patti Behan's beautiful scrapbook page proves that the 12 Tags can inspire you all year 'round, not just for Christmastime!  Patti used:

• Claudine Hellmuth Studio Natural Sticky-Back Canvas
• Distress Stains in Picket Fence, Broken China, Worn Lipstick and Spun Sugar
• Distress Ink in Broken China, and Gathered Twigs from the Winter Seasonal set
• Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool and Foam
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Foliage, Classic Adornments, Vintage Shabby Paper Stash and Kraft Resist Paper Stash
• Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers in Bottle, Lettuce and Citrus
• Core'dinations Distress Paper Pack
• Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix On the Edge Mini Scallop, Moments and Tattered Flowers dies

At this time we would also like to announce the lucky winner from yesterday's blog post!  (Remember to comment on each of our 12 Tags posts for your chance to win a stash of holiday-inspired Ranger products!)  Congratulations to Stephanie, who commented:

"I love the different things created inspired by the 12 tags. Usually, you just see tags, but to take it to a whole new level with the ornaments and candle and canvas...so very cool. Thanks for sharing!!"

We couldn't agree more!  Thanks for your great comment, Stephanie, and we hope you enjoy your holiday-inspired goodies!

What Ranger products do you find yourself reaching for most often when working on holiday projects?  Let us know in the comments for a chance to win!!

See you on Monday, when we'll be posting projects inspired by Tim's Tags #3, 4 and 5!

New for October on RangerInk.com!

 
Boo!!  Happy October, everyone!  We've got some great new features on RangerInk.com this month to help you get in the autumn/Halloween mood!

Learn how to make this spooky haunted house card using tips and techniques by Claudine Hellmuth!  She will teach you how to use Studio Creative Layers stamps along with Studio Black Gesso and Sticky-Back Canvas to create a card that is perfect for sharing with all your favorite boys and ghouls this Halloween.

Patti Behan has created a beautiful autumnal scrapbook layout, ideal for displaying your pumpkin-picking photos!  Patti's pumpkin patch layout features products by Tim Holtz, including Distress Ink and Distress Crackle Paint.

And finally, spice up your home décor with this beautiful cork message board, created by Lisa Dixon using fall shades of Distress Stain!  We love her adorable push-pins made from Inkssentials Shrink Plastic, too!

We hope you enjoy these projects and give them a try!  What fall and Halloween crafts do you have up your sleeve this October?

Project: Jenni Bowlin Kindergarten Scrapbook Page

 

September is right around the corner, and many of us have little ones who will be attending school for the very first time!  Commemorate this special time with this cheerful Kindergarten Scrapbook Page by Patti Behan, featuring Jenni Bowlin inks, paint dabbers and papers.

Project: Inkssentials Enamel Accents Scrapbook Layout

 

We've got a great new tutorial on RangerInk.com for all you scrapbookers out there!  In this project by Kriss Cramer, you will learn how to use black and white Inkssentials Enamel Accents to create a positively cheer-worthy scrapbook layout for your favorite team!

NEW!! "Jenni Bowlin for Ranger" Ink and Paint Colors!

 
Rolling right along with our new product previews for CHA Summer 2011...

We are happy to introduce three new colors to the "Jenni Bowlin for Ranger" palette: Lavender Sachet, Speckled Egg, and Weather Vane!  These colors are available in dye ink pads, acrylic paint dabbers, and re-inkers so that you can have perfectly coordinated scrapbook pages and projects!

In order to keep the line fresh, fashionable, and in-touch with today's color trends, Jenni will be occasionally updating the palette by introducing new colors and retiring existing ones.  So, we bid a fond adieu to our first three retirees: Chili Powder, Chicken Feed, and Soap Powder.  (Be sure to stock up on these while you still can!!)

Thus, the entire "Jenni Bowlin for Ranger" palette will consist of these 12 colors from September onward:

If you're eager to see how beautifully these new colors will work in your projects, you can check out Jenni's blog where she has already created an awesome scrapbook layout using some of them:

For more information about the new colors of "Jenni Bowlin for Ranger" inks and paints, check out the official press release or visit us at CHA Summer, booth #731.

Ranger at Scrapbook Expo!

 

This past weekend, the Scrapbook Expo trade show was held at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ.  We went to check out some of the booths that were using Ranger products!

The Red Bee were crazy about Stickles!  They had bins of them:

And more bins of them:

And they even WORE them!

Stickes were also a favorite at the ScrapbookPal.com booth.  We loved the way they displayed them:

New Jersey shop Scrappers Cove had great love for Stickles as well... and love for Adirondack Alcohol Inks, Liquid Pearls, Adirondack Alcohol Blending Solution, Inkssentials Ink Blending Tools...:

Shari Morris, a teacher at Scrappers Cove, demonstrated a watercoloring technique using Distress Inks:

She wasn't the only one demonstrating with Distress Inks, though!  Breigh Frances at the Melissa Frances booth was using Distress Inks in her Make and Takes:

Scrapbook Expo is holding several other trade shows throughout the year.  Check out their website to find a show near you!

This is how the Jenni Bowlin Design Team ROLLS...

 

If you're looking for a playful and eco-chic background idea for your scrapbook layouts and handmade cards, you need to check out this clever tutorial on the JBS Inspiration Blog!  JBS Design Team member Doris Sander will show you how to recycle toilet paper rolls (yes, you read that correctly) by using them as stencils for spray inks!  Doris used Jenni Bowlin for Ranger re-inkers in Inkssentials Mini Misters to create the background shown, but you could try this technique with any spray ink, from Adirondack Color Wash to Perfect Pearls Mists!

Debby Dares... to Distress!

 
We received a lovely email from Debby Lewis of the Debby's Dare blog today:

"You posted a project called Distress Ink Artsy Tag a week or so ago.  I avidly read Ranger Blog.  I was very inspired by the techniques and the project itself.  I decided to use it on a layout.  Attached is the close up and the layout is on my blog. 
 
I wanted to say thanks for the inspiration and the instructions that go with all your projects you share on Ranger Inks Blog.  You make me think and then push me to use it on my paper projects."

Pretty awesome, right?  Thanks for sharing this with us, Debby!  We are so glad that you found inspiration in our blog, and this is a wonderful example of how the techniques we share can be adapted to be used in any project!

Check out Debby's blog to see her full layout and read about her creative process.  Be sure to show her some love in her comments, too!

Have you found inspiration in the projects, tips and techniques we have shared?  Please feel free to post photos of your projects on our Facebook wall or email them to us at blog@rangerink.com.  We love to see your work!

More Inspiration from Jenni Bowlin!

We here at Ranger Industries hope all of our fans and followers had a very lovely Christmas this year!  Did Santa bring you all of the crafting supplies on your list? 

(image courtesy of Jenni Bowlin Inspiration Blog)

Well, if you just happened to be lucky enough to find some Jenni Bowlin for Ranger acrylic paint dabbers under the tree, cruise on over to Jenni's Inspiration Blog and read JBS Design Team member Lisa Dickinson's inspirational tutorial for creating this fun plaid background for all of your paper crafting needs!  It's sure to spark your creative juices and keep you crafting through the New Year!