Compendium of Curiosities 2 - Challenge #1

This is the first of the challenges hosted by the fabulous Studio L3 blog and sponsored by Simon Says Stamp.  The idea is to work our way through Tim Holtz book, A Compendium of Curiosities, Vol.2, one technique at a time...and I can't wait. Challenge one is Custom Foam Stamps. I love this technique and used Tim Holtz Alterations On the Edge die Townscape.

This is my entry to the challenge - Distress Stains were schooshed across glossy card stock and the Townscape stamped in Jet Black Archival ink. I then used an ink splot stamp to add a little interest around the edges. The card was then mounted onto a black tag.



Just to show the versatility of this technique I used the same Custom Foam Stamp to create a totally different effect

Here the Townscape was stamped onto sticky back canvas in white acrylic paint. Once dry, Distress Stains were again swished over the top and the canvas edged in Walnut Stain Distress Ink. The canvas was then mounted onto a Kraft tag.

For more fabulous pieces of art please check out the other entries over at Studio L3...