Friday, January 25, 2013

New Tim Holtz Paint Preview with May Flaum!!

May Flaum here, and today I'm really excited to do my first post about Tim Holtz Distress Paints and share some initial thoughts with you - and why you may just have to have some! Tim Holtz created a great intro video that you can see on youtube here - but truly you have to see and try these paints to believe them!


First off, above you can see picket fence and picked raspberry on my craft mat ready to go. These dabber-topped paints are more fluid than traditional dabber or acrylic craft paints, but they are opaque and have more body to them than distress stains do.


Above you can see (left to right) distress stain, inks, and paints used in the same colors, onto manila tags. The stains have the most fluid, richest look I think. The ink pads are of course the most blendable, and the paints are just fantastic because while yes, it looks like regular paint it is anything but. It has distress properties and is reactive while wet, but once dry it is set! So while getting water on the stains or inks (once dry) would mean water spots and reactivity, on the paint you can layer other colors and mediums without fear! Once dry - it is set.


I just used the dabber and directly streaked paint onto my tag (above), not necessarily evenly so you can see that you can get a semi-opaque to opaque look with them. They dry matte finish and are very smooth. Distress inks, pens, and other mediums work great right over the top.


As I mentioned before they are reactive with water (and each other) while wet. Above you see some intense marbling of Picked Raspberry and Picket Fence. This was done simply by using the paints then spritzing with water. Pretty cool!

I am already a fan of using these on book or text printed paper as you can get a very soft milky semi-opaque wash look. I'm also a fan of using them for stamping. Just make sure that you spritz your stamp off with water to remove the excess paint when done.


Below you can see a card I created with Victorian Velvet (and water) used to color white cardstock. I also used it on my metal accent (yes, they work on metals and all sorts of surfaces!) on this card, and my 14 stamp is a Tim Holtz Valentine's Blueprint stamp that is embossed with black powder onto book paper.


I really like having this more opaque paint format of distress - it creates a totally different look and I know I will enjoy using the paints on everything from accenting metal embellishments to cards to layouts to mixed media canvas pieces as well. 


Now I could always get wild with that marbled pink background I showed you before as well...


Hmm, I may have gotten a bit TOO wild with my paints and blueprint stamps here - but that's ok! I am in that stage of creating with these where I am really getting to know the product and how I can best work with it. I'm a big believer in creative play and letting yourself be free to create and try stuff without pressure.


I can tell you that I'm already a fan, and I'm thrilled that I no longer have to mix my distress stains with white paint to get distress colors of paint! These are so much better, and I think I'll be having a lot of creative fun with them.

Want more ideas, tips, and projects? Well I will be back with another article soon! This was just my introduction to these paints that are now available for pre-order at Simon Says Stamp. 

Pre-order your favorite colors now! We anticipate to have them in stock sometime between now and mid February.


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162 comments:

  1. theCookJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Thanks for the comparison between stains, inks and paints, there are so many products out there it's difficult to choose!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Great comparison between the inks, stains and paints. Looking forward to having a play with the new paints ! Sue C x

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  3. Dee in N.H.January 25, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    I love the comparison and I can tell these paints are going to make their way to my house!!

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  4. ValentinaJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    wow! these paints are wonderful!

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  5. Trish KlemannJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    The paints look super fun!

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  6. SolJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Beautiful Background on the Love Card.. and I love all the different effects you can make with these.. FAB Colors ! :o)

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  7. Maryann LaursenJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    WAUW this looks really great. Thanks for sharing with us, what the difference are, that´s been really helpful to me at least.
    Boy I really love these new bright colors here, and I can see millions of things to use this for. Really awesome product.
    Have a wonderful week-end everyone and lots of crafty fun too, and look after yourself out there in this darned cooooold.

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  8. ClaudineJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    I just love the new paint, I cannot wait to get going with it and have some fun!! Thanks for sharing this.

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  9. CathyJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Thanks for the comparison of paints, inks and stains, very helpful :)

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  10. TheresaJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    You make this product look even more amazing than it is!! I LOVE what you have done with it!! Can't wait to get my hands on a few bottles......oh. The comparison is fabulous!!!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Love the new colors! The distress paint is awesome!

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  12. HelenJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Massive thanks to May for this masterclass, it is so helpful to have the comparison side by side like this. I may have to get some paints!!!

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  13. kbrandy4January 25, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    The TH Paints look like fun to play with!!

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  14. StephG.January 25, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Thanks for the comparison, May. It was really helpful and your samples are beautiful. I want to get a couple to play with when they hit the stores.

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  15. JanaJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Shoot! Now I think I need them! :-) Thanks May!

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  16. MargieJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    I really want these new paints, now!

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  17. HussenaJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Thanks for the review...These Distress paints seem like really good option to work with mixed media projects!..Will have to try one soon!

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  18. KarenJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Thanks for the comparison! Can't wait to get some and play!

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  19. Janet MJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Wow, two more things to love about Tim Holtz products.

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  20. CathrynJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Can't wait to try the Distress paints in my art journal where I like to layer and play with different products.

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  21. Sue McRaeJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    I can't wait to add these new products to my crafting stash!

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  22. EfratJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Great demonstration. Thank you.

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  23. Andrea CassolaJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Thanks for the useful comparison!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    At first sight I wasn't that impressed by just new paints, but it seems that they provide a totally new field of creativity! I definitely trying these out! ^.^

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  25. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    I REALLY can't wait to try these out!

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  26. Andrea GarlandJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    This is fantastic, you can do anything with them.

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  27. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    I knew I wanted these as soon as they appeared at CHA!!!

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  28. JenniferJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Thanks for highlighting the differences! These are awesome...love your cards and that picked raspberry! Looks yummy.

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  29. stamplover2011January 25, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Neat! Thanks for showing us the difference!

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  30. Annette AllenJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    wow awesome technique..thanks for sharing..love the look..

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  31. KatyJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Wow! I love all of your samples and cards! I watched the Tim Holtz video and seeing you post today-I can't wait until they are available! :)

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  32. NishaJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    These look great, definitely tempted to get some when they come out!

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  33. Lorraine AJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    fabulous post May :-) I will have to try these new paints out too, they look gorgeous ! I love the stamping and the marbling effect is pretty cool :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  34. MarianneJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I don't like messsy crafting, but these paints do look like a lot of fun. Love the marbled effect.

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  35. YaineaJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Love the comparison pic, thank you! Can't wait to play with those new paints

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  36. roseJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    interesting article, i like that.

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  37. Chitra NairJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    These are awesome.. And thanks for the comparision you did for us..

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  38. Ирина Фонина (Креативный скрапбукинг)January 25, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Thanks for great techniques and comparison!

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  39. Nancy L.January 25, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Great colors!

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  40. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    I loved this blog post! I have never used Distress stains or ink pads, but I've always wanted to. When I saw a video of Tim Holtz demonstrating the new paints, I knew I had to have them. Thanks for showing the comparison and some techniques with these paints! I'm really excited about these!

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  41. KailashJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Tim Holtz products are amazing and these paints are no exception. The possibilities to create is limitless!!! Thanks for sharing and the comparisons!!

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  42. sethJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    wow

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  43. jengdJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Great review. I wondered how they were that different than stains- didn't realize that when they're dry, they're non-reactive.

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  44. IrisJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Love the colors. Love the non reactive property of the paints. Iris

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  45. Mildred MildewJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Love the Tim Holtz inks, stains and markers...know I'm gonna love the paints as well!

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  46. Emily KeatonJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Wow! I can't believe all the things you can do with these new paints! Thanks for all the tips :-)

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  47. MaRyKaYJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    awesome. I love how you took. the pics of the steps. helpful to people like myself. alittle dyslectic at times.
    those colors are gorgeous.
    mixing distress colors with paint huh? Never would have thought of that one.

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  48. BeastybunnyJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I am excited by these new paints. I don't do a lot of mixed media projects but I love seeing them used in stamping (which I do a lot of) I may start with a couple colors and see what I can do with them. I probably will end up with all the colors though :p

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  49. Kelly BoothJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Can Hardly Wait to get my Hands on those PAINTS!!!! Your Samples are Awesome......

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  50. Donna NuceJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    These look like so much fun to play with.

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  51. Dawn DarleneJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    painting is great

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  52. BarbaraJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Your cards and art work are always lovely and these are wonderful. I wasn't sure I needed the Distress Paints, but now I think I do need some of them.

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  53. Amy MartinJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    wow....These are so neat. I love this kind of thing for sure. Tim Holtz sure knew what he was doing. I think I need some of these......

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  54. ScrapycandyJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    This was quite fascinating! Thank you for such a great comparison!

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  55. Mary MacJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Thanks so much for the great info. The cards are beautiful.

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  56. Sue DJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Great review of this product!

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  57. Miriam PrantnerJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Thanks so much for the comparison between the different products, really helps explain it to me as I so far only have the inks.

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  58. PatJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I have yet to try the stains but the paints look just as interesting--will have to try them both soon!

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  59. Mom CherylJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    I can't wait to get my hands on some of these distress paints! They look so great. Tim's products are always my fave.

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  60. stickJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    I am so excited for these!! I love the comparison of stain, ink, and paint, they're all fantastic :)

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  61. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    No nice colours !!!

    Hugs from France
    Lunéa ♥

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  62. Mary-Anne VJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Very nice colours...love the tags.

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  63. Laura M.January 25, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Thank you for the preview! These look like a lot of fun! :D

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  64. HandgatheredJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Great tutorial. I watched Tim's but it's nice to see what others do. Wonder how it works on muslin fabric? Hmmm??

    A

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  65. Katie Ann BrooksJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I have got to go back and read through this post to get all the details, but just popped in to check it out and it looks AWESOME!

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  66. mllrtrnt74January 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Thank you so much for providing this preview and examples. Love what you have done. Cant wait to get my hands on this paint.

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  67. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    I can´t wait to try them out, they look like you can do a lot off fun things with them.
    Christina P.

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  68. AnneJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Great information in an easy to understand format. I see why everyone is so excited for this new addition to the distress line of products!

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  69. slbt17January 25, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    thanks for the compare -
    Love the sample cards ... those stamps are my new favorites.
    Sandra ltb

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  70. RandiJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Hey I love your store. I ways find you on e-bay! I'm a fan of Tim Holtz on FB and he mentioned this post! Very cool. Thank you!

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  71. RobynJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Great review- I caved and pre order the whole set!

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  72. EvaJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    I am thrilled about the distress paints because of the fact that they will not react with water once they dry!

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  73. bethannJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    bright and happy.

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  74. Paper ProfusionJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Wow the paints look fabulous! Thank-you for great tutorial. Nicola x

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  75. MaritaJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    The addition of these distress paints are incredible! I can hardly wait to try them out on my mixed media collages!!

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  76. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Fab paint for backgrounds. Great!

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  77. Loly BordaJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Very informative and fun, plus fabulous cards! TFS

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  78. dianaJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Thanks for the enabling, er, review of these great new Distress Paints. LOL I can't wait to play with them! ;-)

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  79. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    thanks for sharing. can't wait to get some

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  80. Glennis FJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Thanks for the comparisons - the paints are on my wish-list

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  81. Kim SJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    great job! I learned a lot!

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  82. TriciaJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks, May - this was a great critique of distress paints!

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  83. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Great comparisons of these Ranger products - thanks for sharing!

    karenajo

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  84. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Thank you so much for the comparison. I had always wondered about the differences. I have a suggestion, maybe you can do a comparison on stamping inks too. I'd love to put a chart together for which inks you use for certain projects like stamping over ink, using on glossy paper, embossing, resist etc. I always forget which ones to use which for.

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  85. Carol McCreadyJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Love the comparisons. Thank you.

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  86. SandiJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Thanks for showing how all these products look side by side!

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  87. Rebecca JohnsonJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Very informative article. It's a keeper. TFS
    Becky Johnson

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  88. Vikki HJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    loved the information which will help my future purchases.

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  89. Larissa HeskettJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Awesome Preview!! THANKS for sharing and I love the way your cards turned out!! Have a Fabulous Weekend!! =)

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  90. Donna GibsonJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Those distress paints look yummy! I can't wait to try them for myself!

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  91. Rachel KJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    What a great article! I've been wanting to see a side-by-side comparison of Distress products, and this was just perfect! The paints looks so awesome! I'm super excited. :)

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  92. ShannonJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Can't wait to try these paints!

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  93. СтоклиJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Wow. I need a video on how to create marbled background now!

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  94. heidi @ ggipJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    I have to say I was skeptical but I like what I see so far with the distress paints!

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  95. luluvisionJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Love this!! Thanks so much for doing this!

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  96. LaNellJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    These are so exciting. I can't believe how many ways we can use them!

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  97. Kris in AlaskaJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    These paints look like they will be FUN to work with!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  98. Disco QueenJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Wow! Way cool. Thank you so much for the photos. Using the same colours in each of these three types of distress really emphasises why we NEED everything ;-) I thought I needed the paints after seeing Tim's fab video, but now I definitely do.

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  99. Cecilia HsiehJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Thanks for the comparison

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  100. DanaJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Awesome post!! Can't wait to see more!!

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  101. pcmJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    can't wait to get those paints!

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  102. Denise BryantJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    I'm anxious to try these out!
    DeniseB

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  103. barbarayaya62January 25, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    I Want all colors!BARbarayaya

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  104. Words and PicturesJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Great overview of what these fabulous paints can do - can't wait to get my hands on them!!
    Alison x

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  105. Jessica StriderJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    It's cool, seeing how the different distress products work. Thanks. Great tags and cards, too. :)

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  106. PamJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Thanks so much, May. How great to see the distress products displayed side by side. I absolutely cannot wait to get these!

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  107. SandeeNCJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Oh My Gosh, I just placed my pre-order for the entire paint collection...can you say giddy? waving hi from the hills of North Carolina ♥

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  108. Kathy JHJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Thanks for the comparison! I am looking forward to playing with these paints!

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  109. TonaJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Great product review/comparison. I can't wait to get my hands on those paints.

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  110. The Hardy StamperJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Thanks for a really useful explaination about the new paints. I wasn't sure how different they were - but now I know I "need" them all!

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  111. Rachel B.January 25, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Thanks for this review!

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  112. LauraJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Well, knock me over and cover me in paint. lol. Great tut, think this is something I'm gonna have to invest in....for sure!
    Laura

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  113. Carol LJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    They should really call these de-stressed inks and paints because the result of playing with them has a calming effect! I LOVE the gorgeous results!

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  114. Kelly MassmanJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    the paints are really cool and so is the rest of the stuff! love the projects!

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  115. FrancineBJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Thanks for the visual on how the stains, inks, and paint can create different looks. These are on my gotta-have list.

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  116. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Thanks, May. I just got a bunch of Distress Stains, so the paints may have to wait awhile. ;-) I really appreciate the side-by-side comparison.

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  117. Renee VJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Thanks for the side by side tag comparisons, May!! Love your blueprint cards, especially the second one :)

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  118. Teresa Godines #6857January 25, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Thanks for the tips.

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  119. Linda TJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    I liked the side by side comparisons of the ink, paint and stain.
    I really like how the stain looks.
    Linda

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  120. Denacline88January 25, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    thanks for sharing the 3 different products all side by side.

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  121. EvelinJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    lovely products! Hope to try them out soon! :D

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  122. GerdJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    These paints are beyond imagination! I love the fact that they are permanent when dry, this give so much possibilities! When I saw them on the CHA demo, I fell in love. I just *need* some!

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  123. Phyllis McKennaJanuary 26, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Thanks for the great comparison between the inks, stains, and paints. It is really helpful.

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  124. Terri Trotter EarleyJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    Fun to see the comparison.

    Terri E.

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  125. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Love, love distress paints. Thanks for sharing

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  126. AndreaJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Wow, love those colors and the projects!!

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  127. DonnaJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    You've made some lovely projects! I've never gotten into distress anything so I think I may be missing out on some new ideas. Goregous projects!

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  128. Celeste B.January 26, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    These look like fun but I have a huge set of the regular dabbers that are completely dried up so I will never buy another Ranger paint dabber again.

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  129. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Ever since I first heard about these paints I've been keen to start to see these being used in the hands of other crafters. Great aticle and I'm looking forward to more experimental show and tells. Thanks!

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  130. KrisJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Thank you for showing more ideas! I love these new paints. They look so user friendly which in the craft world is key!

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  131. Jennifer ScullJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    whoa! these cards are fabulous! looks like I need to get these new paints! :)

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  132. Betty MeyskensJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Thanks for showing us a comparison between the three products! The Distress Paints are a great addition to the line up of distress products. The paints are definitely going on my wish list now.

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  133. LaurenJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    OOOH! These are just too good to be true! Thanks to May for letting me live vicariously through her play!

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  134. ElaineJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Great explanation ....but that now means I have to buy them...doh!

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  135. calamity janeJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    As a lover of all TH goodies, these paints sound perfect for me. Only problem.....I need more cash flow!

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  136. JaniceJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    What a great comparison and lesson. Is there a print out I could post in my scrap room?

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  137. GabrieleJanuary 26, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    this was soo helpful! Thank you! Question: how would the paints work on ceramic and how permanent would they be on something like a coffee mug?

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  138. Ann MarieJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    The side-by-side comparison on the tags was very helpful. Thanks!

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  139. handmade_cassJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I have been wanting to see a side by side comparison. Thank you!

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  140. MayJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Thank you for all the comments! So glad you enjoyed my article I'll be back with more soon - and I've got some "distress 101" pieces coming to my own blog next week as well! :)

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  141. ElizabethJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Great to see the side by side comparisin of the 3 products, after seeing Tim's video and now this post, the paints are on the wish list, for sure!

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  142. Felicia - Scrapper in the MakingJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    I already own the Distress Markers & Inks... Looks like my new Love is going to be the Paints. Ooooo I Like a Alot!

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  143. SandiJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Love that Picked Raspberry color....I must pick some of these up.

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  144. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Love all of the colors can't wait.
    Chris

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  145. Designs By Jo-Anne Moreau BougieJanuary 27, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    OMG.. I LOVE those pastel colors.. Very very Springlike.. Happy colors.. :D.

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  146. Kim HJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    I love the range of shades for the colors. Thank you for showcasing them. Really have to get some Blueprint stamps from T!m LOL Thanks for sharing and chance to win.

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  147. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    I cannot wait to get my hands on these paints. Want, want, want. Did I mention I want?!?!?

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  148. SheriE.January 27, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    I can't wait to try these paints. Thanks for the great preview, May.

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  149. Lucy NewtonJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Tim Holtz is always coming out with innovative ideas and great colors!!!

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  150. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Temptation is everywhere!!! There goes the budget! Thanks for the info!

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  151. KathyJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Thanks , love the love.

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  152. cutiephinphinJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    I can't wait for these distress paints to be out. Believe I'll have so much fun with them. Thanks for sharing.

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  153. LindseyJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    These look like so much fun! Maybe even more versatile than the stains!

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  154. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks for showing us what we can do with the new paints - i can't wait to get my grubby little fingers on them :)

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  155. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Thank you so much for the details in comparing the inks, paints and I also love that SSS carries them now.

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  156. Memories by MandaJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    thanks for the techniques and tips.

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  157. ShirleyJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    That side by side comparison is great! Didn't really know what the difference was between the paints and stains.

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  158. KatieJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Great post!! Love the ink, stain and paint comparisons and info! And your cards are fantastic too! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  159. karenelrJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    I cannot begin to tell you how badly I want these paints! They are definitely very unique! Unbelievable what you can do with them! Tim's video was very instructive! Thank you for sharing, too!

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  160. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Awesome. Thanks for the clear comparisons!
    missy k
    marilyn2222 @ hotmail .com

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  161. purplecinnJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    These are already on my want list! Can't wait til they come out. Let's just hope I have some money when they do lol...

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  162. Kristie MaynardJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Wonderful! What more can I say?!?!

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