If you follow us on Facebook, you may have seen us share some very cool techniques posted by the Elizabeth Craft Designs page. A few weeks ago Els Van de Burgt posted some amazing Vintaj Patinas technique photos that we just had to know more about! We reached out to her and she generously spent some time taking photos and writing up how to achieve each one of these looks.

If you’re like us and can’t get enough of this beautiful work, be sure to “like” the Elizabeth Craft Designs Facebook page here to continue to see all of Els’ amazing work or post on her page to let her know what you think of these techniques! You can also check out the Elizabeth Craft Designs website to find any supplies you may need for your next project, like the Shimmer Sheetz used in these techniques.

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Have you heard of the collage glue stick resist technique? The amazingly talented Kaz Hall created this video that details an innovative way to use a collage glue stick with your favorite stamps to resist ink on your surface.

Once you check out the video, you can see how this technique integrates into a full project in Kaz’s Collage Glue Stick Resist Wall Hanging. Finally, we have another incredible project for you by Candy Colwell that was also inspired by Kaz’s technique!

In this video Claundine Hellmuth shows us how to use Studio Extra Time slow-dry medium and her popular artist quality Studio Paints to bring a photo to life.

Take a look at this video to see her photo tinting technique in action along with a list of everything you’ll need to do this technique yourself.

We’ve got some great new features on Rangerink.com for the month of June:

Learn the easiest way to tint photos using Ranger’s Inkssentials Craft Nibs & Nib Holder along with Distress Ink pads in this video by Ranger’s Creative Director, Tim Holtz.

Discover how to use Vintaj Glaze to seal metal jewelry with these tips and techniques courtesy of Jess at Vintaj Natural Brass Company!

Create this bright, inspirational wall hanging made with Claudine Hellmuth Studio Sticky-Back Canvas, Tim Holtz Distress and Inkssentials products, in this project by Candy Colwell.

Our friends at Paper Crafter's Library have a special treat in store for all fans of Ranger, Tim Holtz and Distress Stains: this week is "Ranger Week" on their blog,  and all week they will be showcasing Distress Stain tips, techniques, projects and videos!

Be sure to stop by and show Paper Crafter's Library some love during Ranger Week, and you might have a chance to win one of five sets of Distress Stains!  They're announcing the winners on Friday, so what are you waiting for?  Go, go, go!! =)

Create a permanent color on Arte Metal Lily of the Valley embellishments in 6 easy steps…check out Jess' cool Vintaj Patina tutorial on this project.

 
If you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner or another autumn get-together this year, we've got a great new tip & technique for you to check out on RangerInk.com!

Using Distress Inks, Distress Stains, Grungeboard and various items from Tim Holtz's idea-ology collection and Alterations by Sizzix dies, you can create these handsome illuminated place cards for your guests!

Do you have any crafty plans for your Thanksgiving décor?  Let us know in the comments!

Head over to our friend Tammy Tutterow's blog for an awesome technique that would be perfect to use on all your wintery papercrafts this season!  Tammy used a Texture Fade embossing folder along with Clear Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint, Distress Stains, Winter Seasonal Distress Ink and Perfect Pearls Mists to create a frosty debossed effect.  You've gotta check this one out!

 
We're featuring a Halloween card that you can make with Claudine Hellmuth Studio Black Gesso on our website this October, but perhaps you are wondering what else you can do with Black Gesso?  If so, check out this video Claudine created at CHA, where she demonstrates a great way to give Inkssentials Metal Foil Tape an antique look.  Claudine shows off some other great uses for Studio Black Gesso, too…. like, custom chalkboards!

Have you tried Black Gesso? If so, what are your favorite uses for it?

 
Boo!!  Happy October, everyone!  We've got some great new features on RangerInk.com this month to help you get in the autumn/Halloween mood!

Learn how to make this spooky haunted house card using tips and techniques by Claudine Hellmuth!  She will teach you how to use Studio Creative Layers stamps along with Studio Black Gesso and Sticky-Back Canvas to create a card that is perfect for sharing with all your favorite boys and ghouls this Halloween.

Patti Behan has created a beautiful autumnal scrapbook layout, ideal for displaying your pumpkin-picking photos!  Patti's pumpkin patch layout features products by Tim Holtz, including Distress Ink and Distress Crackle Paint.

And finally, spice up your home décor with this beautiful cork message board, created by Lisa Dixon using fall shades of Distress Stain!  We love her adorable push-pins made from Inkssentials Shrink Plastic, too!

We hope you enjoy these projects and give them a try!  What fall and Halloween crafts do you have up your sleeve this October?