Tim Holtz Distress Stain Swatches & Catch-up Rambles

Hey Y'all!!!

Here is my promised video of my collection of Tim Holtz Distress Stains. I kind of ramble and do a bit of catch up and announce another giveaway so if you'd like to get straight to the swatchin' you can skip to 6:18 to see. And then as the light was changing in my room I got GOOD color from the camera on the fast end review of all the swatches at 25:50.

I swatched on a Midori lined insert. I did try a new paper to see if the stains would work. Sadly, I'm still on the lookout for a holy grail paper to make my own inserts.

Anyhoo, I hope this video was helpful and if you'd like to purchase some of these stains, I often find sales here:

Thanks so much for watching!!! :)
xoxo

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[Queenmom]

Thank you, Ali! I have loved your journal pages, but wasn't sure how to throw color on my pages and make them look like yours. Thanks for taking the time to show us how! Peeled Paint is my favorite. I loved your Mr. Darcy dialogue...too funny! Thanks for all of your videos!

[jessicapenick]

I confess, I've watched this one like three times and convinced myself I NEEDED some stains!!! Two Joannes orders later I have a boatload coming to me!!! I am loving your videos btw and am now working my way backwards to watch all your old ones when I sit down to nurse my littlest!!!

[brittanypaige]

Omg if I ever need to smile I just watch your videos. They seriously crack me up. Love it!

[illepu]

OMIGAWD! A shout out! Thank you, Ali. I will be happy to join you on your journey toward tidiness.

[lullabyemoon]

Joann Fabric and Craft store is having an awesome LABOR DAY sale on Tim Holtz's Distress stains. HALF PRICE & &1.99 shipping! OMG! Ever since I watched Your video, I have become obsessed trying to find the best price on these. Thanks to you, I was going to go broke because I want almost every single color! LOL! Now, thanks to Joann's online sale, I have 2 choices....1) I can buy twice as many colors at half price and go broke, OR 2) I can stick to my list and only go half broke. What's a girl to do?
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! They always put me in a better mood. THANKS!!!

[bethj]

I love your videos! I have been wanting to try this, after seeing your journals. Great video--I can't wait to get started!

[Disarae]

Oh this is great, thank you for sharing and taking the time to do this.

[Sordenes]

Your convo with Mr. Darcy though...priceless! Died laughing, dead. So funny. Thanks for the swatches. I have the set that came from Michael's too and I'm not in love with the persimmon color either. Great stuff girl!

[amyfentress]

Very helpful video once again! Loved it! Can't wait to try some of these.

[CydPiper]

Great video share Ali; just been so down on my luck right now and I truly enjoy and love your free spirit personality when I'm feeling better down. TYFS the fun and going through the expense of sharing your crafting materials and opinions; it helps me a lot! xoxo, Cynthia

[Jbstan]

two thumbs up! the ripe persimmon is one of my new faves! I am an 'autumn' and those country colors are yum-ho! [and it's purr-simm-mon with the emphasis on the simm---it's a fruit. LOL LOL]

[normavillarreal]

I just came across your videos and they are great!! will be watching ALL for sure I even missed my wonderful yoga class cause your so darn entertaining

[TLC]

I've watched this video a bunch of times. I just like it! Have you found any type of storage container for these?

[alissafast]

LOVE it! Thanks so much! I had a few of these and now have a list for more. BTW, what did you think of the stains on the Chic Sparrow inserts when you were trying to journal in Mr Darcy in July?

[kreynolds]

Hey Ali!!
So... today I open you tube and I see the Tim Holtz Distress Crayons and it instantly reminded me of you:). I thought of my!! I gotta let Ali know!! I've been into journaling, organizing our families schedule, and just rediscovering my love of creating, art, and just doing something for me that makes me happy. I love this video and you've given so many people inspiration, laughs (because who else talks to their Chic Sparrows??). Haha!! Anyway, thanks Ali for so many great videos💛🌻💛
~ Kimberli

[heidymchavez]

Thank yo for this! I always stopped to look at these at Jo-Ann Store, and wondered how they look if I used them but hated the idea to buy them and not like them. i will try them out now :)

[onechristmaswish]

Thanks for the swatches! In case you don't know, persimmon is actually the color of the fruit Persimmon. It's a rich kinda slightly burnt orange color, and the fruit is super sweet and crunchy, love it! If only this color is readily available here =(, I think it's soooo pretty!

[Butterflyjonesful]

Love your conversation with Mr. Darcy. Hilarious. Thanks for the. Video. I just purchased a sample pack of this stuff. Wasn't sure how to use it thanks for the ideas

[JulianaBeasley]

Thanks Ali!! This was really helpful. I look forward to watching some more of your videos. Take care!

[ninjaplato]

Gosh darn, now I want them all. Possibly really dumb question but I don't know a lot about them; can you use these/the mini ink pads for stamping?
I also loved your conversation with Mr Darcy, you crack me up and I adore you.