Compendium of Curiosities Challenge

I used to take part in different scrapbooking challenges, but lately it seems like I have good intentions to join in but never find the time to actually do them.  One challenge I have always wanted to do was, Linda Ledbetter's Compendium of Curiosities Challenge.  For those of you who haven't heard of it, Linda and her creative team do bi-weekly challenges based on the Tim Holtz technique books, Compendium of Curiosities.  She will randomly pick one technique from his current book and challenge everyone to create something using this technique.  It's a great way to try new techniques using Tim's books.

Last week she started a new challenge based on Volume III, which was released this year.  I decided to try the first one, and hopefully I will do all of them!  This first one is based on his technique, Paint Marbling.  All participants are asked not to reveal the technique out of respect for all the time and hard work that goes into producing these books (which I totally support!).  So, if you plan on participating, make sure you pick up a copy.

So here's, my tag project (and hopefully not the only one):

Love this technique and I can see it being a bit addicting!  I used plain stamping cardstock, Tim's new Motif resist paper for the leaves and birds, Tim Holtz Nature Walk stamp, Ornate Plate, Industrious sticker, rub-on, and my flowers were from Petaloo and Prima.  I can't forget the die used for my birds is from Sizzix, Tim Holtz Birds in Flight Decorative Strip.

I like challenges, they help you to try something new.  Sometimes we all need that push!  So if you are curious or need a creative boost, head on over to Linda's blog and join in.  There are also prizes to be won!

Have a great weekend,  don't forget it's National Scrapbook Day tomorrow!

Jan