From the monthly archives:

May 2010

Back soon!

31 May 2010

Hi everyone , if you have been wondering where we have been, we are in the middle of a weeks break from blogging but will be back on Wednesday 2 June with lots of inspiration and goodness on the Destination Art blog.  We are spending this time wisely adding finishing touches to new workshops, gathering [...]

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Vintage Ticket Stubs

26 May 2010

 Stampington.com has 4 great vintage tickets stubs for you to download for FREE on their site.  There are 4 designs including the one shown here.  Yum Yum!! Check them out at http://stampington.com/artisan_avenue/2010/may/download.html. Enjoy! The Girls @ Destination Art

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Texture Fades Special

25 May 2010

Hi Everyone,  just to remind you that we still have the EXTREMELY GOOD price on the new Tim Holtz Texture Fades until the 31st of May.  Fingers are crossed for these to be in our very happy hands (and yours too) very very soon!!   Below is the original posting telling you all about the great [...]

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More new blog fodder

23 May 2010

Ohhh and ahhh!! Check out this arty site too: http://kardkrazy.blogspot.com/!!!  Louise has some great samples and check out Tag Technique Tuesday while you’re there. Enjoy!

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Small World of Inchies

22 May 2010

This blog and monthly challenge has loads of little pieces of art (like this little gem from Jan Larson) to have a gander at, check it out at  http://smallworldofinchies.blogspot.com/.  Run by Nancy Dooren, there is much to look at, well worth going through the archives.  Enjoy x the girls @ Destination Art!

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White crayon resist and Darkroom Door

21 May 2010

Here are some samples made out of Darkroom Door images with the white crayon technique. Directions: Use white wax crayon to highlight areas of your stamped imaged (stamp out using archival or permanent ink).  Then simply blend Distress Ink or other dye based inks over the top for a “resist” finish. So easy but very [...]

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Blog Fodder

19 May 2010

WOW…WOW…WOW.. this blog http://cain81art.blogspot.com/ is a definate for a great art fix.  It belongs to Linda Cain and is full of wonderful projects. Linda has a love like us for Vintaj embellishments and 10 Second Studios metals and has inspiring photos using both.  Linda’s site will be added to our blogroll so you will always find [...]

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Dan’s Canvas

18 May 2010

This is a 20th birthday present project which the recepient Dan has been given so we asked if he minded us sharing with everyone.  Of course not, go ahead!! so here it is! The theme is inspiration to live a full and rich life, following your dreams and be the best you can!  There are [...]

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Grungeboard Flowers

17 May 2010

Some beautiful thick grungeboard flowers cut from the Tattered Florals die by the lovely Mr Tim Holtz.  They’ve been cut then painted and decorated with assorted inks and stamps.  Behind is Tim Holtz unmounted stamps that have been stamped out with Adirondack Paint Dabbers in white and black against a Distress Ink background.  A sweet vintage inspired [...]

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Vintaj

16 May 2010

We have had our 1st order of Vintaj jewellery & mixed media findings arrive and anyone who attended our last event would have seen them. A  few pieces managed to find new homes that day too! We have plans of bringing more of the same to you in the near future from several companies who offer pieces [...]

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Catching Glimpses

15 May 2010

Another sample showing the versatility of the Tim Holt Alterations die range.  This time we have used stainless steel and annealed copper for the heart, crown and wings and placed fine gauge mesh behind the heart.  Can you also see the cute memo pin in the upper RH corner? perfect for carrying messages! Enjoy x

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Vintage Ephemera Download

14 May 2010

  We’re always on the lookout for great downloads that can be used in art! How cute are these vintage crayon packets? Can’t wait to print these little gems out! Enjoy, the girls @ Destination Art

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Blog Fodder

13 May 2010

A nice little site to share with you for free vintage downloads http://vintagestampers-freebees.blogspot.com/. Enjoy, the girls at Destination Art!!

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Take Flight Tag

12 May 2010

The same beautiful die we used in yesterdays posting, Caged Bird from the Tim Holtz Alterations die range.  In this tag we used Adirondack Paint Dabber in Pearl behind the actual cage with a stamp we made using the die and fun foam!!! Fun indeed!! There is a link for showing you how to do [...]

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Caged Beauty

11 May 2010

Hoping you are having a wonderful day! This is another offering from the Tim Holtz Alterations Die range, can you tell we sort of like these great new products from Sir Timmy? hehe!

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Destiny

10 May 2010

Don’t you just love this hanging sign from the Tim Holtz Alterations die range? Perfect for so many occasions – birthdays, welcome home, congratulations…. the list goes on.  It could be used with soft pastel colours for a baby arrival or rusty and grungy like ours in the photo.  There’s the opportunity to cut it [...]

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Happy Mothers Day!!

9 May 2010

A big shout out today to all our mums out there in blogland.   We hope you enjoy your day and get totally spoilt. You definately deserve it!!  Big hugs from the Girls @ Destination Art!

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CONGRATULATIONS

8 May 2010

Congratulations to Candi Shields, our lucky random blog reader who has just won a free copy of Tim Holtz’s COMPEDIUM OF CURIOUSITIES for entering our 10,000 blog hit competition.  Candi said,  I’m having a hard time deciding what my fave part of your blog is, because I like just about everything! I really appreciate that you tell us how you [...]

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“Secrets” Tag

7 May 2010

This tag features 2 of the Tim Holtz Alterations dies.  Firstly the lock is from the Hardware Finding die.  You also get a hinge on the die.  The keyhole plate we have added Chatsworth Rusting Agent & Activator.  We also swiped a bit of paint across the surface of the hinge.  The tickets are also [...]

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10 Seconds Studio Metals & Molds

5 May 2010

Well what a hit 10 seconds studio metals and molds were at our Latest & Greatest Showcase Day held lately.  These metals are just fantastic and we are working hard on introducing some great workshops using them and the molds. In the picture is some of the yummy colours the metals are made in.  Both the [...]

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