Comments on: Book Review; A Compendium of Curiosities by Tim Holtz

By: Tim Holtz’ Shabby Chic « Billie's Craft Room

Tim Holtz’ Shabby Chic « Billie's Craft Room — Fri, 21 May 2010 08:02:38 +0000

[...] in the year I bought a copy of Tim Holtz book, A Compendium of Curiosities. Here are a few pieces that I created using his Shabby Chic technique. Shabby Chic [...]

By: Weathered Wood Grunge-style Book « Billie's Craft Room

Weathered Wood Grunge-style Book « Billie's Craft Room — Mon, 10 May 2010 08:03:30 +0000

[...] this year I bought Tim Holtz book, Compendium of Curiosities. The other day I decided to have a go at some of the techniques he showed in [...]

By: billiescraftroom

billiescraftroom — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:23:08 +0000

Hi Eileen

Thank you for your visit and your comment I know what you mean, I like to learn new techniques but don’t want to be a clone of anyone. The way I view this book is, that it is like learning an alphabet of techniques, it is then up to individuals to make their own words from them. I love Ranger products and lots of Tim’s techniques, I also love to see if I can tweek them to my own style That’s the fun of creating, just playing with products and ideas and see what comes out.

Have a great day

Billie

By: Eileen Bellomo

Eileen Bellomo — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:45:17 +0000

I don’t much care for books that give you step by step directions for projects, as I don’t like copying things. That is what is so wonderful about Tim’s new book (which I received with my apron this week!).
It gives you skills to use in your own unique way. It inspires and sparks your creativity.
And I agree, that regardless of your level or style, you will learn things from this book that you will incorporate into your own art.
Five stars, in my opinion!

By: billiescraftroom

billiescraftroom — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:29:25 +0000

Hi Victoria

Good for you It really does make you have lots of new ideas as you look through it doesn’t it.

Best wishes

Billie

By: Victoria Sturdevant

Victoria Sturdevant — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:29:29 +0000

I just got the book yesterday, I ordered from Tim’s website and in the beginning an apron came with it! Oh, and he signed it!!

It’s so great, I going slow and jotting down items I want to alter/create along the way.

By: billiescraftroom

billiescraftroom — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:44:50 +0000

Hi GM

It’s worth the wait, you’ll love it.

Take care and get well soon

Billie xx

By: billiescraftroom

billiescraftroom — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:43:39 +0000

Glad it’s not just me, I do that all the time. I’m happy to live on cereal in order to ‘feed’ my crafting habit Let me help you out. Do buy the book, then you can learn how to do the techniques and aquire the supplies a few at a time.

I fiddled about for years with only a few odds n ends of ink pads. I saved up and over several years now own all the Adirondack dye pads, quite a few of the pigment pads. All the Adirondack Colorwash inks, and just a few of the alcohol inks and a few Acrylic Dabbers. Changed my life BIG time!!! Now I have matching colour pallet across many surfaces. That’s what I LOVE about Ranger, the co ordination of their ranges. With that kind of choice you really do have the freedom to design. Quality is worth the extra £/$ experience has taught me you get what you pay for and you get Quality with Ranger.

Choose about three colours that you like, then buy as many variations of the products in those colours. Then you know you can use them on all sorts of surfaces, build on your pallet as budget allows. Play the long game, it sure is worth it.

Best wishes and happy crafting

Billie

By: Maritza

Maritza — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:25:14 +0000

lets see?? I want the book, but the $$?? I want the products but if I buy the book., I have no money..sigh.. Drats!! The kids do not need to eat!! They can live on crafts supplies

By: Glitter Monkey (Lynn)

Glitter Monkey (Lynn) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:39:06 +0000

What a fabby review babes – now I can’t wait even more for my copy to arrive!! Lol Lynn ♥