Friday, March 9, 2012

Tim Holtz Online Class and Distress Marker Update



"Ok folks, dreams really do come true!  For many years I've dreamed of an online course taught by Tim Holtz. A class that all of us, anywhere in the world, can all join together and attend..... GUESS WHAT!!!!???  Tim Holtz's online technique workshop starts next Friday!  Have you reserved your seat!?   We are so excited that we are giving students a discount on their Simon Says Stamp store orders to help with your "school supplies"  :)   Simon Says Stamp is ONE STOP SHOPPING for all things Tim Holtz.  For more information, see Tim's blog."
 -Heidi




All of us as Simon Says Stamp share Heidi's excitement for the class!  What a fantastic opportunity! Tim's creativity and neat ideas have astounded us over the years, and we are so lucky that he is offering to share some of his genius!!  If you have ever watched a Tim Holtz demonstration, seen the 12 Tags of Christmas, or followed his blog, you are likely familiar with his teaching style.  

Personally, I love how he explains things in an easy-to-understand way and some of the techniques I've seen are like magic! (At Ranger U., "Oohs" and "Aahs" were a constant during his demos!!)  The products that he has helped create have helped set the industry standards.  Distress Stains, Ink Pads, Reinkers, Stickles, Embossing Powders, Crackle Paint, and Idea-ology all stretch our imaginations and expand what we can do as crafters!  

The new Distress Markers have met the mark as well!


Because coloring is fun for all and these markers are superb, we thought it could be nice to make them into color family sets of 6! Of course, they will be available in singles and a complete set of 37 as well.  Right now, we have these markers ready for pre-order so that as soon as we get them, we can send you your order! Due to the unusually high demand, Ranger was unable to fill the orders we placed for the Distress Markers.  We anticipate shipping the pre-orders late March and possibly early April and apologize for any inconvenience to you, but are definitely as excited as you to get them!!

We love our readers and customers...

Simon Says Stamp is also giving away a spot in Tim Holtz's class!  Join our following and leave a comment here telling us what is your most favorite Tim Holtz product and we will choose one lucky winner Monday for a spot in Tim's class.  Current students, don't worry, if you win - you will be refunded your spot in the class.   HURRY!  Class starts next Friday!

The WINNER of the blog candy from the Take the Challenge Blog from Wednesday is:
Karen McAlpine!
Please email Fran@SimonSaysStamp.com with your name, address, and the blog title to claim your prize!

One more fun announcement!
 

As another way to celebrate March being National Crafting Month, we're going to have our first Pinterest Challenge! It's super simple to play along- and the prizes are AWESOME!

-First, on your Pinterest account, make a board called "Celebrating National Crafting Month with Simon" (in order to make a board, go to the "Add +" button in the top right corner and select "board").
-Then, go onto our website and start pinning to that board! We have "Pin It" buttons on all of our listings underneath the product name. Make sure when your "Pin It" window comes up after clicking it the "Pin It" button, you make the board you're pinning to "Celebrating National Crafting Month With Simon".
-After you've pinned all of your favorite products from our store onto your "Celebrating National Crafting Month" Board, tweet us the link to your board and include #SimonPinterest in the tweet. Here's a great site to quickly shorten links if you run out of twitter characters: ow.ly

On March 16th, we will announce a randomly chosen Grand Prize winner and 5 additional randomly chosen winners. The Grand Prize Winner will win a $100 gift certificate to our store! The 5 other winners will win 1 item from their board they pinned!

Good luck! We'll continue reminding you all next week as well! Can't wait to see what you all pin!
Thanks for reading!
-Sarah
SarahN@SimonSaysStamp.com

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112 comments:

  1. I love Tim's products and all his creativity/inspiration. He's a rockstar! I use and love his distress ink pads the most. I really want to join his class...thanks for the chance!

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  2. My absolute favourite Tim Holtz Product are the Distress Ink Pads - they are my 'go-to' inks for all kinds of things & I cannot imagine crafting without them now.
    The theory behind Tim's products shows in the quality of his products & in the particular manner in which he adapts products to suit techniques - the new marker plastic nib for example.
    Paula (PEP)

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  3. I love Tim Holtz Distress Inks for sure!!Would Love a Chance to take part in His class....Thank you so much for the Chance !!

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  4. If I have to choose just one product, it would be the Distress Stain in picket fence. I use this on every one of my projects/pages.

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  5. hmm favorite Tim Holtz: Distress inks and that adorable tiny attacher!

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  6. I would say that my distress ink pads are my favourite

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  7. I love the Tim Holtz Distress inks. They have so many uses.
    Thanks for the chance to win a spot in this great class!

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  8. Love his distress ink and embossing powders. I would be absolutely great if I would be the lucky winner. Thanks

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  9. Love his distress ink and embossing powders. I would be absolutely great if I would be the lucky winner. Thanks

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  10. I love my distress inks and have ordered the complete set of distress markers from you....cannot wait to receive them and try them out! Thanks for the chance to win

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  11. That is a tought one...toss up between Vintage photo distress ink pad and the distressing tool...I am am on a desert island !?! I'm going with the distrssing tool....thanks for the chance to win an awsome prize.

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  12. I just love the TH stains and stickles, I use them alot on my stamps and they really add some real pizzazz!

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  13. How can anyone have just 1 favourite Tim Holtz product??? I find that currently I am leaning towards the new Distress Markers as my favourite. They just look so cool, I can't wait to get my hands on these!

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  14. My favorite TH product is the distress inks and the weathered clock die.
    xxx Margreet

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  15. My fav product is alcohol ink. Love to put them down on glossy paper for any color background I might need.

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  16. My all-time fave TH product is any distress ink...but especially Gathering Twigs. It's my go-to instant aging color! Would love to win a spot in Tim's on-line class...unfortunately that will be the only way I can attend.

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  17. oh my how to choose a fave TH product!!!!!!! I would have to say Distress Inks, Broken China is a favourite of mine. Off to check out class deets x

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  18. I love distress inkt. I'm so exciting about the on-line class. Would love to take a seat in the class.

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  19. My favorite Tim product is Distress Ink. If I have to pick a favorite color it would be Dusty Concord but I love them all.

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  20. You can't pick just one of TIm's stuff! The stamps, the inks, glassine, grungeboard... All fabulous! Can't wait for my distress markers, just waiting for them to ship! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  21. Distress stain picket fence would be my favorite!

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  22. Distress inks are my favorite. If I have to pick a color it would be vintage photo.

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  23. My favorite product is the Vagabond! Love mine!

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  24. This class looks amazing- thanks for the chance! I'd say the inks, both pads and reinkers, are probably my favorite products.

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  25. Distress inks are my absolute favorites, can't live without them!! =)

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  26. My favorite product has to be the distress inks! they're a must!

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  27. Tim has so many fabulous products! My go-to ones would have to be his distress inks. Thanks for the chance!

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  28. I have to say ALL my distress inks are my favourite Tim Holtz product. So versatile. Thanks for the chance to win

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  29. I'm very excited for the class! One of my fav tech is using water w distress inks! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  30. My favorite Tim Holtz products are definitely the Distress Inks! Beautiful colors & sooo great with water!

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  31. It's certainly hard to pick just one favorite, but if I HAVE to it would be my Walnut Stain Distress Ink (and all the other distress inks and the blending tool...LOL)! Thanks for the chance to win a spot in this awesome class!

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  32. I own some of Tim's products but would have to say I love his distress inks. I use Vintage Photo on alot of my projects. It really helps to blend the papers together so well. Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot. This sounds so great and can't wait.

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  33. My favourite Tim product would be his Sizzix dies. This class sounds pretty amazing. I'd love to win a spot!

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  34. If I can only pick one, I'd have to say that my favourite TH product (& tool) are Distress Inks (& the blender tool). ;-)

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  35. LOVE LOVE LOVE the Distress Inks and have them in every color! They are my go-to inks every day. I've already signed up for Tim's class and can't wait. Maybe I'll get my registration fee refunded! Anne, yourmainestamper

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  36. Thanks for the chance to win the class! My favorite TH product is the Gears die. For right now anyway. I love all his stuff, just seem to use that one a lot.

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  37. I would love to win a seat in that class! My favorite products, of course, are the distress inks. Can't wait to get distress markers.
    Rae Ann O.
    http://joyinart.blogspot.com

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  38. I love most of Tims products but his scissors and distress inks are my most used :)

    Thanks so much for the chance to win!!!

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  39. The class sounds amazing!!! My fav Tim Holtz product??!! Wow, don't know if I can mane just one. Love the distress inks-fav color-Tattered Rose. but, I am really loving Frayed Burlap the last couple of days. LOL Love the distress stains too- fav color is Faded Jeans. Let's see, is Tim a product? Well, I guess you could say I love him too...his ideas anyway! LOL Thanks!!

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  40. The Distress Inks have to be my faves. Great colours and so much fun to play with! Can't wait for Tim's class to start!

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  41. I love distress inks. Thanks for giving a chance to win this special and precious class.

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  42. I love the Distress Inks and am looking forward to the Distress Markers!

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  43. How exciting!! My favorite Tim product is the Distress Inks. I use them on almost every project!!
    - April W

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  44. My favorite is Distress Inks. I use them all the time. I can't wait for the markers to come. I would be in heaven if I won this class... a dream come true. Thanks or the chance. SSS rocks!

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  45. I have to say it would be distress inks. I very rarely do a project now without using some ink on it somewhere. They are just so versatile.
    Mags
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  46. I don't think that I could possibly pick a favorite Tim product because I love them all but I have to say that I use my inks & ink blending tool more then anything else.

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  47. Can't wait to try the new markers! My favorite product at the moment would be the Distress Stains.
    DeniseB
    I'm a follower!

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  48. My very favorite Tim Holtz product has to be his distress ink and stains!! The colors are fabulous and they are so high quality and you can do so much with them!!!

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  49. Well I love most of Tim's products, but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be Distress Ink pads and that is why I can't wait for the markers! Thank you for a chance to win!

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  50. I love all of Tim's products but If I had to pick one it would have to be the Distress Stains. I just love those little bottles of joy!! haha! They are so easy to use and add a pop of color to any project. Thank you SO much for the chance to win. Love you guys!!

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  51. I'm so excited about Tim's upcoming class. My favorite product of his is the Distress Stains...they're wonderful!

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    1. I don't know if this counts or not, but my favorite Tim Holtz product is my VAGABOND!! It cuts like butter and looks cute too! I would love to take this class because I don't feel as if I utilize his products to the fullest of their potential.

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  52. WOW! Thanks .... what a great giveaway - count me in.
    Sandra ltb

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  53. I LOVE Distress Inks! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  54. I´m fan of Tim Holtz and i love all rubber stamps.

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  55. Thanks for the giveaway! My favorite is the distress ink pads!

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  56. I love distress inks, but I also love distress stains & my Tim holtz super scissors and my craft pick.....oh did you expect me to actually choose ONE???

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  57. it is Vagabond...my dream machine!

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  58. I can't wait for Tim Holtz class to start... I love distress inks
    Thanks for the chance to win a spot in the class.

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  59. I love the distress inkpads; have every color!! And, I love the rubber stamps Tim designs - rubber stamps are my first love in this crafting industry!!!

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  60. How do you expect us to pick a single Tim Holtz product? there are so many great ones. I love distress ink, but I think the blending tool is key to getting great results. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  61. Definitely following you! My favorite are the Fragments.Tammy T got me hooked I can play with them for hours on end.

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  62. Love all Tim's products but the ones I seem to use the most are the Distress Inks.

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  63. Wow what a great prize. hmmmmm one just one of Tim's product. I would have to say the Distress ink pads but the blending tool that goes with it are hand in hand my fav. Then I could go on but it was only one. Thanks so much for a chance. Karen Freeman

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  64. I still love my distress inks the most :)

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  65. I would have to choose my Distress Inks... I stamp with them, paint with them mixed with water, sponge with them and perfect pearls... and on and on. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  66. I love love Tim Holtz distress inks and would love
    to win a spot in his class!!!

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  67. My favourite product is Distress Ink. Love to learn much more about his products.

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  68. Get out! What an amazing opportunity to win a spot at one of Tim's classes! My favorite is the Distress Inks!

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  69. Such a fab giveaway! I'm a fan of a lot of Tim's products - but my most used are the Distress Inks! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  70. I love lots of Tim's goodies, but my favorites are my Distress inks and Alcohol inks! Would love to win a spot in his class! Thanks for the chance.
    R/

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  71. Cannot possibly pick a fave tim product but all things distress are brilliant! Can't wait for the show to begin!

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  72. My favorite is the Distress Inks. I have almost every color! Looking forward to getting the distress markers. Would love to win the class. Thanks for the chance.

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  73. When I'm using t!m's products and drinking a Timmies coffee (Tim Hortons) my world is a flutter. Lately I'm scooping up his dies because I love how they will cut thru anything, thin or thick.

    Laura

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  74. distress inks but i'd love to try distress stains picket fence!

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  75. I just recently discovered how awesome and versatile the distress ink can be! I am sure that I will have new favorites in the future. Maybe the distress markers :)

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  76. sounds like a great class to take.

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  77. I'd love to participate in the class although I don't have all the suggested materials (yet). I guess my favourite product is the distress ink pads.

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  78. My favourite item if pushed to choose as there are so many great items would have to be the distress ink pads. They are my go to inks and live on my table.

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  79. I love th Tim Holtz Ideaology paper packs... it appeals to me a lot, I relate to the colours, texture very easily...

    Regards

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  80. It's hard to choose just one Tim Holtz product. I use my Frayed Burlap distress ink so much it sits within arm's reach at all times.
    My Vagabond is my most recent Tim Holtz purchase . . . love it!

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  81. How to choose a favorite? I use the inks the most, but love everything Tim Holtz makes!

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  82. Tim Holtz. Crafting guru. The man knows what works. I LOVE Distress inks and the applicator tool. Nothing more soothing than creating a BG with them.

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  83. Distress Inks will have to be my pick--especially fired brick!

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  84. I think my fav Tim Holtz product has to be Distress nks. They are just so versatile!

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  85. It is a great opportunity for us international scrapbookers to be able to learn with Tim. I am waiting for his markers' release!

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  86. As xo many have saic it is hard to pick just one product of T!ms but since you asked, I love his stamps and a real close second would be the crackle paint and then his disress ink pads. What an amazingly creative and inspiring person he is.

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  87. my fave is still the distress inks!

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  88. AWESOME!! THANKS SO MUCH for the update on the Distress Markers I can't wait to get mine!! =) Also THANKS for the class info and for the chance to win a spot!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  89. I love all of Tim's goodies - but my fav is the Vagabond! I have hand issues so the Vegabond is heaven-sent!

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  90. WOW pick one Tim Holtz product HUMMM..,..I like them all but, I pick distress inks because I love how they blend together. I can't wait for the distress markers to be delivered!! I have signed up for Tim's class already but it would be awesome to win. Thank you for this chance!!

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  91. I got a chance to use the new distress markers and absolutely love them. My new favorite!

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  92. My fave TH item right now would be a toss up between the distressing inks, distressing tool, stamps, and texture fades. lol It's hard to pick just one!

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  93. I love the distress stains, although I use the inks more than the stains at this point. I can't wait for the class to start.

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  94. I use tons of his products but I use the distress inks every single day.

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  95. I made my board and I *think* I tweeted about it. I'm not quite sure because it's the first time I tweeted so I really had no clue about what I was doing. lol

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  96. Sound like loads of fun, I would love to win a spot. Thanks!

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  97. Love the Pinterest challenge. I can spend so much time day dreaming what I would buy if I was RICH!! Twitted about my board.

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  98. What a great chance, thank you! My fav of course is the Distress Inks, could not live without them!

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  99. I would dearly love a chance to win a space on this course. My favourite Tim Holtz products are still the distress inks - they must be the most versatile product ever!

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  100. Don't think I can play as I don't Tweet! But here's my wishlist anyway...
    http://pinterest.com/lynneinni/celebrating-national-crafting-month-with-simon/

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  101. I would love to win a spot in Tim's class. I am always amazed at the versatility of his products but my favourite is definitely all the distress inks.

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  102. Why I have to tweet my Pinterest board? I love and use Pinterest, but do not use twitter at all.

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  103. I'm already a follower. One of my favorite TH things is the Core'dinations cardstock. I just love when it's embossed & sanded.

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  104. I like how versatile distress inks are, and can't wait to try the markers -- fab idea to sell them in groupings of five.

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  105. I don't know what I would do without distress inks. There are so many possibilities that other inks just don't provide. I would love to take part in Tim holtz's class because I just know it will be beyond amazing!

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  106. I didn't "get" Distress inks at first, but when I did, watch out. I would love to learn from Tim.

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  107. My fave Tim product is definitely my Distree Inks. I use them on every single crafting project. The videos on Tim's site completely changed the way I craft...I can't wait for his class! =)

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  108. I love TIM's distressing pads, all colors! He is a true talent. I would love to take his class!

    Lisa

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  109. What a great idea, I've set up my board & started pinning :)

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  110. My favorite Tim Holtz product is Distress Stickles. I like how you get a more subdued bit of bling!

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