Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" "Pocket Card "David Niven" Artist Trading Card

 

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.  I have used pieces of Tim Holtz Idea-ology "Pocket cards" to make uo the background for this ATC.  I have cut and cropped a photo of David Niven from the book I found in the charity shop called "The Films of David Niven" and glued it into position on the card.

I then used the stencil from the Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous layering stencil "THMM173, Christmas Stamp & stencil set" with "Strawberry" red Versafine Clair ink, to create red polka dots.  I then circled these with a gold coloured gel pen.

I added colour to the photo of the couple using "Victorian Velvet" Distress Oxide Inks for the faces and "Candied Apple" Distress Oxide Ink for the lips.  I edged the card in "Peeled Paint" Distress Oxide Ink and then the very outer edge in "Strawberry" red Versafine Clair Ink.  

Finally adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "It's always the small pieces, that make the big picture".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 92

Today, is Day 92 of the 100 Day Project 2026, and it's another clean and simple design from me.  This is a challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 92, I've returned to my collage box of oddments tand off-cuts o create this, using strips of card, Tim Holtz and Dina Wakley collage papers, punched circles and Tim Holtz Idea-ology" word stickers.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 89

Today, is Day 89 of the 100 Day Project 2026, and it's another clean and simple design from me.  This is a challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 89 piece I covered the white card in "Tumbled Glass" Distress Oxide Ink.  I then lay the Funky Fossil Designs "Ever Decreasing Circles" stencil over the top and applied "Mowed Lawn" Distress Oxide Ink through the stencil.

I cut some Dina Wakley collage paper leaves and a swallow and glued them into position.  Then fussy cut a stamped flower, coloured and glued that into position.

Finally, I added a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker and added some dots of black ink.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 84

Today, is Day 84 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  This is a challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 84 I've gone for a clean and simple look using "Cracked Pistachio" Distress Oxide Ink through a Funky Fossil Designs Stencil called "Indian Mandala".

I've used a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker saying "life is good".  Finally adding areas of dots and lines using a black fine liner pen, allowing the beautiful pattern of the mandala to sing.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 82

Today, is Day 82 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  This is a challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 82 I used "Blueprint Sketch" Distress Oxide Ink dragged over two thirds of the white card.  I then used the same ink on an piece of  white card and punched circles into the blue and the white card, positioning the circles on the dragged background.I then added splatters of acrylic paint in aqua and black colours.

I used pieces of Dina Wakley collage paper to cover areas, including three swallows.  Finally adding a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker saying "follow your heart".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 74

Today, is Day 74 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  This is a challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 74 I used a stamp shaped punch I got from Amazon to punch shapes in various patterned paper.  I arranged them on to my white card base.  When happy with the positions, I glued them into place.

I useda lid to draw a circle using a black fine liner pen, adding some dots to the opposited sides of the circle.  I fussy cut a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and then added tthe Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word stickers saing "Creative Journey".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 73

Today, is Day 73 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  This is a challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 73 I dragged three shades of Distress Oxide Ink from the left to the right hand side, fading the colour out towards the right.  The shades of ink I used are: Salvaged Patina, Speckled Egg and Tumbled Glass. I the wafted the heat gun over the surface, to ensure it was fully dry.

Next, I used a stamp set I have had for 15+ years, I think it's by Sassafraslass?, stamped in two shades of Versafine Clair Inks:  Bali Blue and Nocturne black inks. I added touches of white acrylic paint to the middle of each flower.

Finally, I fussy cut a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and added a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker saying "travelt he world over to find the beautiful".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 72

Today, is Day 72 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  This is a challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 72, I started by using Versafine Clair "Arctic" blue ink to stamp the circles in the background, using a stamp from the Funky Fossil Designs set called "Circularity".

I glued on some pieces of Dina Wakley collage paper birds, colouring some with a green coloured pastel pencil.  I then glued on thin torn edge strips of green and blue paper.

I added a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "Encourage Possibility" and finally added a drawn frame using a black fine liner pen.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 70

Today, is Day 70 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  This is a challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 70 I have played with shapes and lines.  I started covering a white card with "Tumbled Glass" Distress Oxide Inks.  I then lay the Funky Fossil Designs "Melting Circles" mask over the top and applied "Mowed Lawn" Distress Oxide Ink through the mask.

I then used a black fine liner pen and a gold coloured gel pen to create lines and dots around the pattern.  Finally adding a Dina Wakley collage paper swallow and a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "Cultivate Kindness".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 58

Today, is Day 58 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 58, I used a Funky Fossil Designs stencil, called "Bokeh Builder" to create the pastel coloured background of circles using various shades of Ranger Archival Inks.

I cut a circle of Dina Wakley collage paper and glued into the middle, then added one of her collage paper swallows to the edge and a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker saying family to the bottom edge of the central circle.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 57

Today, is Day 57 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 57, a handmade patterned paper and blue card for this collage, topped with a Tim Hioltz/Sizzix die cut flower from the "Wildflower Stems #2 - 664164" die set.  Finished with a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker and a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 55

Today, is Day 55 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 55, I've used a Lavinia Stamps stencil with Element Inks to print a pattern on to white card for the background pattern.  i've then used some Dina Wakley collage paper along with a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "beautiful".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 54

Today, is Day 54 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 54 I've used a couple of Dina Wakley collage papers, patterned papers and a Tim Holtz Idea-ology word sticker and a black fine liner to draw the border on this make.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 52

Today, is Day 52 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 52 I've used some torn edge strips of patterned paper, then around the edge of those, I have used "Leaf Green" Ranger Archival Ink though the Funky Fossil Designs "Large Polka Dots stencil".

Rummaging through my craft stash, I came across an Americal Crafts "Folded flower", so popped that on the bottom right corner.  Adding a Dina Wakley swallow from a collage paper set and a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker, saying "Embrace".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 51

Today, is Day 51 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 51 I used blue ink that was on my blending brush from a previous project, through the Creative Expressions "Calm - CEMSCALM stencil".

I then used shapes from a Dina Wakley collage paper sets for the leaves and the swallow, adding a few details with a black fine liner pen.  Finally, adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker, saying "everyday chronicles".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 50

Today, is Day 50 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 50, I used a base of patterned paper then used a moon mask to create lighter coloured circles using "Sky Blue" Ranger Archival Ink with a blending brush.

I added some Dina Wakley collage papers to three of the circles and also for the bird.  I used a lid with a fine liner pen to draw the large circle and use a white acrylic pen to add the dots.  Finally, adding the Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" words saying "when nothing is sure, everything is possible".

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2026 - Week 15

The Crafting Niche 52 Week Mini Art Card/Tag Challenge 2026:

This is a weekly challenge. I provide you with a prompt/theme each Sunday morning through out the year.  The challenge is very relaxed.  You can do as much or as little as you like.  You can create cards, tags, Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) or index cards, the choice is yours. You just go with what ever is in your head at the time.  You can stamp, get inky, use patterned papers, texture, embellish it is all down to you.

There is a dedicated private Facebook Group, with a lovely bunch of people who are already sharing their makes from previous challenges.  You can find the group by clicking this link.  I'd love you to join in.

The prompt for Week 15 is "Spring Greens". I used white card for the base, covering the surface with "Lime Punch" Elements Inks.  I then lay the Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous "Bubbles Layering Stencil - THS138" over the tag and applied two more Elements Inks through the stencil, using "Green Parrot" on the top half of the tag and "Pine" on the lower section.

I then used Versafine Clair "Spruce" green ink to stamp the Visible Image Stamps flowers which are part of their stamp set called "Daisy Grunge".  I then stamped the flowers again on a piece of white card. Fussy cutting the flowers on the white card and sticking them in position on the tag.

I used "Lime Punch", "Lemon Drop" and a touch of "Russet Orange" Element Inks to the middle of the flowers. Finally, adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "blessed" to the right hand side of the tag.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 49

Today, is Day 49 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 49, I tore strips of a couple of pages from a pocket dictionary and glued them on to a white base.  I then used a blue spray ink to add some colour in areas, using a heat gun to dry.

I added a strip of torn edged card horixzontally, then added the Tim Holtz colalge paper, the swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and the Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker saying "Own your dreams". Finally adding some white dots for the flowers using an acrylic pen and inking the edges using "Blueprint Sketch" Distress Oxide Inks.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 48

Today, is Day 48 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 48, I used childrens water colour paints to create the mottled background in shades of turquoise and blue.  

I used a selection of Dina Wakley colalge papers and a fine liner black pen to doodle broken lines, finally adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker, saying "Just Breathe".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 47

Today, is Day 47 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 47 I used "Salvaged Patina" Distress Oxide Ink, applied with a paint brush to create rough circles of colour.  Once dry, I then used "Bundled Sage" Distress Oxide Ink for the inner area of the circles, drying with a heat gun.

I then scribbled circles around the blue/green areas then drew vertical lines using a fine liner pen.  I then added gold lines using a gold gel pen adding details to the discs.

Finally, I fussy cur a swallow, from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and added a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "appreciate". to the bottom right hand corner.