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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Ticket Obsession.....

A couple of days ago I cam across an Art of Craft video on You Tube where an artist was using Tim Holtz's Ticket strip die in the most unique way.
She was stamping the tickets with individual art images instead of using ticket image stamps.
Well, I have come completely obsessed with the idea and have started making some myself.

Here are a few that I have stamped and not yet colored. Including some of Tim's Stamps, some from an Alice in Wonderland set and some Asian Buddha images.


Here are a few more from bird sets including the set used in the video.


Here is the first set I colored. Images are from Paper Artsy. Inset image is a close up of one of the tickets.
I used only Distress Markers on them.

This bird image is a from a Martha Stewart set.


This is my favorite set so far. Images are from Clearly Stamps.
I used Copics, Prismacolor and Distress markers on these.
Covering the colored images with Glossy Accents before inking the backgrounds with Distress really make the images POP.

I told you I was Obsessed with them. I am considering doing a swap on ATT if there is enough interest.

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28 comments:

  1. lilyandthelotus.blogspot.comApril 17, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    I watched the video today..I love your tickets Bear..I don't have a vagabond can't get one right now..if I had the tickets I would play.thank you for all you do for us big hugs to you bear dad

    susan s.

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  2. NettyApril 17, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I don't have a Vagabond either if I did I would gladly swop with you. These are fabulous and can see why they are so addictive. Annette x

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  3. VicApril 17, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Wow, your tickets are great! I'm working on some more, too. TFS the video. (Please consider turning word verification off. I love commenting but it makes it so difficult.)

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  4. Pamela LevingstonApril 17, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Who makes those birds in a row! These are great!

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  5. AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Ohhh, don't have that ticket die, but if I did, I'd join in a heartbeat! I really love what you've done with these.

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  6. DebApril 17, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    I love these tickets and think this would be a great swap.

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  7. Lisa HApril 17, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    I'm so glad you shared the video with us. I was picking out stamps today to use on some ticket strips. Way cool! I like your fruit strip the best too - it turned out really well.

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  8. Anita Houston The Artful MavenApril 17, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    I have seen and done individual tickets, but the strip is genius! WOW!!! What a border that would make. You are so clever, and I love the stamped images you have chosen on your tickets...ultra cool!

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  9. DorothyApril 18, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Very cool Stephen!!

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  10. Kathy EddyApril 18, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Wow, you are having a lot of fun with these. I think they are amazing also. Am hoping to try to make some myself soon.

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  11. AnonymousApril 18, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Love this! Hope we can get a swap going. Carolyn Bosley

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  12. KimApril 18, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Those are fabulous! Thanks for finding then sharing! I'm now feeling a ticket session coming on!

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  13. Marjie KemperApril 18, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Fantastic! I'm intrigued too, and hoping to find time over the weekend to play with that die and some stamps. Love what you've done.

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  14. MaryApril 18, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Thanks for suggesting the video. I only watched part of it because after about 10 minutes my computer started buffering about every 10 seconds so I gave up. However, I saw enough to feel like I NEED to do this. Love your examples and I can hardly wait to get started.

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  15. julie caseApril 18, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Those are great Stephen!! I love them all!

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  16. AnonymousApril 18, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I've been plaaying around with those tickets too! An addiction for sure.
    Fran Podlesney

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  17. SueApril 18, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    You got me addicted! Loved the video, don't have the die, but I did have a stamp from Red Lead with blank tickets, three sizes, can't wait to go thru my stamps this weekend. Sue (lurking daily on All Things Tim)

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  18. PaulaApril 19, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Wowza Stephen. I Love what you have done.

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  19. lindaApril 20, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Love your tags! ingenious - I never thought to use them like this but I really like it!

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  20. Kate BurroughsApril 26, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Ohhhh these are amazing. What kind of paper did you use to cut the ticket strips with? Your coloring is really fantastic!
    Aloha, Kate

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  21. toniApril 26, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Fantastic tickets, I recently came a cross the art of craft blog as well and have just got started on some tickets. That lady has some brilliant ideas, you've done a great job on yours, Such a cool way to use the tickets would love to get involved in a swap x

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    1. BearcrazymanApril 26, 2012 at 6:52 PM

      Toni,
      There is a swap going on ATT, All Things Tim. Click on the button above on the right.

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  22. SusanLotusApril 27, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Awesome creations! I love the idea!

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  23. AnnaApril 29, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    OH...I love you you've taken her idea and ran with it!! Wonderful tags! I like the additional of the glossy accents on some of them too. It really makes them POP!!

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  24. Seahorse Ranch GirlMay 3, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Thank you for giving a bit of background and how-to on these tickets. I've seen the pics show up on ATT and was intrigued. Lovely work.

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  25. StevenMay 10, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Luv this idea, gonna give it a try. thanks for the inspiration

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  26. BarbMay 15, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    What a great idea, these are looking so cool.

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