Specimen Vignette

by Tim Holtz |

Item # 302227297P55
Intermediate 3-5 Hours

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Vignette Tray
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Matchboxes
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Backdrops, Halloween
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Adornments, Entomology
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Toadstools
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Paper Dolls, Halloween
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Transparent, Wings
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Corked Domes
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Creepy Eyes
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Boneyard
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Apothecary Vials
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Skulls and Pumpkins
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Optical Lens
  • Tim Holtz idea-ology Trimmings, Halloween
  • Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte
  • Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Texture Paste Trio
  • Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Distress Crayon Set #3
  • Acrylic Paint, Black
  • Scissors
  • Sandpaper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Paint Vignette Tray with black acrylic paint, let dry and scuff with sandpaper.
  2. Cut Backdrops Halloween papers to size and adhere to the inside of tray with Collage Medium.
  3. Separate 6 Matchboxes, adhere pieces of Halloween Backdrops to each of the 12 components with Collage Medium.
  4. Seal the papered surfaces with a light layer of Collage Medium, let dry.
  5. Use your finger to wipe Texture Paste Crackle over random parts of the Matchbox covers.
  6. Once paste dries completely, scribble Distress Crayon over dried crackle.
  7. Using a damp finger work the crayon into the crackled surface for an aged effect.
  8. Adhere all 12 Matchboxes components inside the Vignette Tray with Collage Medium.
  9. Shred Trimmings Halloween to use in boxes and wrap metal bugs (Adornments, Entomology).
  10. Fill Corked Dome with Bones and Eyes and adhere glass to cork base with Collage Medium.
  11. Adhere all embellishments with Collage Medium including: Toadstools, Pumpkins, Bottles, Wings, Adornments, sticks, etc.

JOANN HACKS:

  • Use a heat tool to slightly melt the Transparent Wings for an eerie effect.

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