A few (more) minutes of fun - Moon Mask Meadow Tags

In this series you can join me at the craft table once a week for a few minutes of art and craft creativity - between ten and twenty minutes usually. But sometimes a project needs a little MORE than just a few minutes... so in A Few (More) Minutes of Fun, you'll be invited along for a deeper dive into my creative process.

I adore the Tim Holtz Moon Mask... I use it a lot! Join me as I combine techniques from previous videos - Spritz and Flick, Ink Blending, Layered Meadow Stamping - to create a pair of magical midsummer moon meadow tags. I'm not going to lie... I lost track of time with this one. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Tim Holtz Layering Mask - Moon, by Stampers Anonymous
My own PaperArtsy stamps: EAB02 Darkness & Light, EAB03 Music & Silence, EAB40 Pressed Grasses Edition
Tim Holtz meadow grasses available on CMS049 Nature's Discovery
Distress Inks - Stormy Sky, Uncharted Mariner, Wilted Violet, Vintage Photo, Scorched Timber, Hickory Smoke
Ranger Archival Ink - Watering Can
Wow Embossing Powder Bright White
Distress Crayon - Picket Fence
PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic - Snowflake
Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Muse Token and Typed Token (added at the end)
Fine white twine
Dried lavender and gypsophila stems from my garden

I don't pay for my own PaperArtsy stamp plates, and get the PaperArtsy paints at designer rates, but everything else in this video I bought myself.

#timholtz #rangerink #distressink #distressinks #paperartsy #stencils #masks #moon #mixedmedia #mixedmediatag #mixedmediaart #howtoart #howtocraft

[Jennifer.]

At this point Tim should just name the moon mask after you because no one does it like you!! And I’m absolutely blown away at your ability to create dimension ! 🙌🏼

[figs]

The creator's articulate relaxing voice, her inspirational instructions, it is high caliber teaching. I have watched this video many many times and it's truly one of my favorite videos.

[christinewerner]

A trick for when the white pen doesn’t work: write on your hand with the pen and that will unstick it and get the ink flowing better again. 🙂
I’m still watching the video. I recently purchased these Moon Masks and had been meaning to find a YT video on how exactly to use them, so, I was ‘over the moon’ 🌙 when I saw this!😃🤩

[HeleneKaut]

I could, quite happily, sit and watch you create all day. You make it look so easy as well. Beautiful work. You continue to inspire, thank you❤️🇨🇦

[heatherhughes]

I am just blown away with the incredibly stunning results you get when using a bit of this and that. I love the moon and enjoy watching the it wax and wane throughout the year. You have brought it to life with mixed media and I’m just in awe of your amazing talent. Thank you so much for sharing! ♥️🙏🏼

[carold.]

Thank ye again !! I can't say enough on how much I simply LOVE your artistic talent !! And the calm ye give me !! Carol😊🎉❤

[tamielizabethallaway]

Gorgeous tags...you put so much into them. They look absolutely beautiful. Love the layered look and all the subtle blending. You really show how much more potential products have, that other channels don't focus on so much, and use things in limited ways. I never knew simple inking and stencils/stamps could create something so "complicated" looking. You're a proper artist, not just a crafter. 😘

Btw... Gypsophila ...👂it's JIPS OH FEEL EE AH....or JIPS OPHELIA.
Just saying as it's one of my favourite flowers. 😊

[KH-kokh]

I've never really created art and imagery with stamps and inks, but THIS is my inspiration, truly. Thank you so much!

[rhondahunt]

So amazing! I never gave the moon masks a thought…but now, wow!

[kathynielsen]

I love how you quietly talk us through this. Lovely!

[RamoArt]

When I saw this thumbnail in my recommendations I could practically smell the air on a beautiful summer evening and hear the cicadas. Your work is so beautiful! I'm not one to copy things from other creators but I need to try my hand at this!
Also, your mood is contagious! It's great how you share how pleased you are and how much fun you're having. If the results weren't enough to make me want to try this then your attitude certainly would be.

[sallytibbits]

What delightful tags …..so much fun watching…time to play 🥰

[ellief]

Stunning projects, Alison. The muted colours work so well for that twilight feel. I was so happy to see another video from you - I am loving everything about them.

[MonikaHollie]

Got the moon stencil/mask a while ago. Now I know how to use it ! Fabulous color combination and blending. Thank you for this great tutorial !

[vleathwood]

Beautiful work Alison! Your attention to all the little details makes your work stand out. I love this form of artwork but I struggle with composition and watching your videos makes a big difference. Thank you for sharing.❤️xx

[jaytee]

I love the moon, and watching you create lunar magic with ink and paper is a huge treat.
I'm so inspired.

[JuliePatterson-ix]

Your moon masking is incredible and I find how you describe each step much easier to follow

[karinwatson]

I completely enjoyed the creation of these moon tags! You are always inspiring as you create towards the final result even though you don’t have an exact plan when you begin!

[octavya]

These are gorgeous! It’s been a while since I used my moon mask and you have inspired me to have a play with it again.
In the US one of the names for the April full moon is the Pink Moon. It’s obviously not pink, but it’s named for the wild creeping phlox that blooms in carpets of pink in early spring. So I imagine you’ve created an April pink moon and the phlox is so bright that it’s giving your moon a pink hue. 😊

[Opalinae]

Those are stunning. I wish I could like the video multiple times 🙂