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Creativation (CHA) 2017: Ranger Designer Challenge

02/9/2017

I was out one night with my friends and I checked my email, one specific email caught my eye. I had to read it a few times until I realized it was legit. I was invited by Ranger and Tim Holtz to be part of the Ranger Designer Challenge. All the years I have been to CHA the Designer Challenge was always something I looked forward to, snapped tons of pictures of and was inspired by. It truly is an honor to be part of it this year for CHA/Creativation.

2017 Ranger Designer Challenge | shurkus.com

This years theme was the evolution of Distress and I was assigned Distress Ink. We were given one of  Tim’s new Etcetera Thickboard Tags from Stampers Anonymous as our surface. There were no rules. Just use that surface and feature Distress Inks. That’s easy right?!

2017 Ranger Designer Challenge | shurkus.com

I think I felt the pressure a little bit as I sat at my studio table too long to count numerous times just staring at the surface trying to come up with a creative plan. Then one night it all came together…. I started to create after work and kept creating and creating and creating. I think it was around midnight when I decided to try hand lettering for the first time on this almost done project 😉

2017 Ranger Designer Challenge | shurkus.com

Around 2 am I wrapped up the project and crawled into bed (after scrubbing my hands with the ranger craft scrubby for a good 15 mins)

Little side note: Mister Harley always hangs out with me in my studio…he will sit there all day with me while I create. Usually when it gets pretty late he will sit up and stare at me asking me to goto bed… this picture was of him around 2am and he couldn’t even keep his eyes open- poor kitty 😉

2017 Ranger Designer Challenge | shurkus.com

When I woke up at 7:30a for work I was happy to see the weather was decent for December and I just KNEW I had to drive to the beach and snap pics of my project! Hope you enjoy them!

Dowses Beach, Osterville MA | shurkus.com

I had so much fun making this project that I am teaching a modified version of it at my upcoming Creative Journey Art Retreat- be sure to sign up!

2017 Ranger Designer Challenge | shurkus.com

2017 Ranger Designer Challenge | shurkus.com

2017 Ranger Designer Challenge | shurkus.com

2017 Ranger Designer Challenge | shurkus.com

2017 Ranger Designer Challenge | shurkus.com

2017 Ranger Designer Challenge | shurkus.com

Supplies Used

Supplies I used are linked throughout the post. Click on the picture and you will be taken to the product. I use affiliate links when available which means if you make a purchase I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Tim Holtz Etcetera LARGE TAG Thickboards
Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAY STAIN SET OF 24 Ranger DIST24
Mini Distress Ink Cubes
Tim Holtz Sizzix Die SAND & SEA Bigz 659576
Tim Holtz Sizzix Die SPRING GREENERY Decorative Strip 659573
RESERVE Tim Holtz Idea-ology FRAMED PANEL Structures TH93283
Ranger TEXTURE PASTE 4oz INK44444
Dina Wakley Ranger GILT Media Heavy Body Acrylic Paints MDP46387
Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAYER Ranger 4 Ounces TDA47414
Tim Holtz 4 Oz Crackle Paint ROCK CANDY Distress Clear Ranger TDC31888
Tim Holtz Layering Stencil BURLAP THS007
Tim Holtz Layering Stencil CROCODILE ths022
Dina Wakley Ranger PALETTE KNIFE Media MDA41771
Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2015 MESH AND LINEN CMS221
Ranger Inkssentials US HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL HIT00471 United States Use
Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET 15 X 18 Reusable NSC20677
Ranger CRAFT SCRUBBIE Inkssentials Cleaning Bar INK27997
Ranger Inkssentials CRAFT SCRAPER Tool ICSR23890
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  1. Christine Piechura says

    February 18, 2017 at 5:59 am

    I really love this project! I’m all about the ocean and things that live in and around it. Beautiful! I already have the dies.
    Thank you! You are amazing!
    Christine

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  2. Carrie says

    February 13, 2017 at 10:01 pm

    I really like your choices of colors and textures. The beach is my happy place and this makes me want to go there.

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  3. Arianna Barbara says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    Oh my!!! Stunning project!!! Love so much your photo shooting!!!

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  4. Fiki says

    February 10, 2017 at 6:52 am

    oh it’s so pretty!
    love your cute kitty!
    have a nice day
    hugs, Ŧĭƙĭ
    ≽ܫ≼

    Reply
  5. PJ says

    February 9, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    Beautiful! Love it….so fitting for a special wall space. 🙂

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  6. Gayle says

    February 9, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    Jenn, this really is beautiful. Was well worth you staying up a good part of your night. I love your creation especially with the picture of the beach in the background. I find the beach a soothing peaceful place to be. Great work as usual Jenn.

    Reply

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