Friday, September 9, 2011

Five on Friday with Tim Holtz - Interview

For the past four years, Tim Holtz created his "Twelve Tags of Christmas". To the left are last year's tags intended to inspire and warm you up for the exciting season ahead. We are hoping Tim will do his 12 Tags series again this year! What do you think?

In honor of our Simon Says STAMPtember c
elebration, Tim graciously agreed to answer our most pressing questions. In true Tim form, he answered ALL of our questions. Hey, if you are lucky enough to know Tim, you know that he always rises to the occasion. He is a hard working, good, kind man. The fact that he is a creative genius is actually my second most favorite thing about him. I love him for who he is and what he stands for.

Here we are! Welcome to our Five on Friday Fun! Ahem.... interviewer clears her throat...So... I couldn't dare ask Tim 7 questions and leave out 2 of his answers to narrow it down for Five on Friday. How on earth could a girl choose? Leave something out? That's just not my style. Therefore, we all get two bonuses!


If you are like me, you are hoping that simply hearing him speak or reading his words will make you even just a touch more inspired. Yup, the good news is.... I definitely am.


Without further adieu, please enjoy our Five on Friday with Mr. Holtz Himself:


Me: If you were stranded on a desert island with an endless supply of stamps & ink and a generator for electricity, what 5 stamping supplies would you bring and why?


Tim: in short here are the 5: scissors, vagabond, dies, glossy accents, craft sheet


the details: well let's be honest here, you've already provided me with THE most important supply of all…ink! and an endless supply at that. i'll need scissors to go out and cut down my surfaces (i'm thinking tree bark, leaves, etc). next i'd run those items through the vagabond to cut shapes and create textures unlike anything else. my craft sheet would be key for creating my most favorite techniques. glossy accents would help me stick it all together. not bad for a survival kit huh?

Me: Sounds perfect to me :)

Me: We love that you offer inks and other mediums in 36 custom distress colors. How did you come up with the names of your colors? (I've always wanted to know that answer!)

Tim: for me, the color name is just as important as the color itself. distress names are definitely a collaboration from the team at ranger. i start with my suggestions and we brainstorm from there. most of the time the names are quickly agreed upon, but there have definitely been those few that i have to compromise on. i guess sometimes i'm a little "too distressed"…


Me: If you had to pick your all time favorite rubber stamp, what would it be and why?


Tim: i would have to say this jumbo postcard stamp from an old company called a lost art would be my favorite simply because that's where it all started - it was my first rubber stamp i bought ever! call me sentimental i guess...



Me: It’s great when there is a pause in travel or the timing is perfect to visit an antique mall or flea market. Where do you like to find inspiration?

Tim: it's definitely great to have a pause in travel, but like they say "the journey is the destination". i find inspiration in everyday life. sure, flea markets and antique stores provide their share of vintage treasures, but the simple things in life like the design of an old building, the texture of nature's elements like rocks, leaves, and trees, or the graphics of vintage fashion… it's all right there in front of us...


Me: Do you have a favorite time of day for getting grungy in your studio?


Tim: i definitely enjoy crafting in the late night hours best, but with my travel schedule i'll take every possible minute i can get.




Me: We know Mario is a great cook and posts the most delicious creations on twitter, what's your favorite Mario-made meal to enjoy while creating? The nachos and Blue Moon look so good sometimes I can taste them just by looking at the pic!

Tim: hands down…nachos! or maybe pizza… yeah but the ribs are incredible too...



Me: Right now you have designed over 100 rubber stamp sets. Do you have an all time favorite? (if so, can you tell us why?)



Tim: honestly i don't have a favorite set, i actually enjoy using them all. i've always said rubber stamps are tools and i like to get the most out of each and every one…



If you want to view tutorials, see tips and tricks, hear about Tim's journey and so much more, be sure to check out his blog HERE.
Personally I can't get enough of Tim, so I follow Mario Rossi for intriguing behind the scenes (BTS), check out MariojRossi on Twitter. Tim is Tim_Holtz on twitter too, but Mario's twitter feed updates more often, and for a girl who can't get enough, I follow both!


Simon Says Stamp works very hard to be The One Stop Shop for All Things Tim Holtz. Click HERE to view our Tim Holtz Store category.


In celebration of STAMPtember, www.SimonSaysStamp.com is offering over 1,000 Tim Holtz' products at 15% off until Midnight EST September 11, 2011... AND our exceptional shipping rates still apply! No coupon codes are needed. All USA & Canada orders over $70 ship for free and all International orders over $300 ship for free.



FUN FACT! Tim's stamps are manufactured in our home state - Ohio - by Stampers Anonymous. The best part of THAT!? Stampers Anonymous is owned and operated by the dynamic duo of Ted and Michelle Cutts. Here they are recently with their daughter in their finest Sunday duds:




Of course now that the STAMPtember questions have been asked, it leaves me wanting to ask more. ENCORE! If you could ask Tim anything, what would YOU ask? Comment below to let us know what YOU would ask Tim....and maybe we will all get lucky :) We will randomly choose 12 lucky commenters to receive a Tim Holtz surprise! We have aprons, tote bags, inks, stamps and more to give away! The winners will be announced Monday September 12.

Grab a stamp with me today :)
Heidi

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157 comments:

  1. I would ask Tim whether he has been crafty since he was small and what was the first significant crafty thing he did. :)) Thanks for the awesome blogpost and for a chance to win!

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  2. I would love to ask Tim if he is coming to Sydney Australia soon? :)

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  3. I'd love to ask Tim if he EVER sleeps LOL. Thanks :)

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  4. I would ask him, where he get his ideas - how he gets his inspirations.

    Hugs, Uta

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  5. GREAT!interview! I would love to ask him how he actually got started with stamping in general. That postcard stamp is awesome but what led him to pick that stamp at that time?

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  6. Yes, I want to know also, when is he coming to Australia ???

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  7. ich würd fragen wann er wieder nach germany kommt
    lg gila

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  8. LOL! I am with Shirley and Tracey :) but I would also like to ask Tim if he ever finds time to 'wind down' and what he enjoys doing when he's not creating! (Or is creating his wind down time? - after all it is more than just a job for him isn't it?! You can kinda tell!!)

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  9. Great interview!
    I'd ask Tim what his favourite surface to ink is. I'm pretty confident his a answer would be a tag though! lol!
    Alison x

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  10. Hi
    Thanks, I enyoyed reading that. I too am a GREAT fan, he has so much fun stuff. Love to use them all, the dies and the stamps and the ... everything are soooo nice.

    If I could ask I would ask: When do you come to Norway????
    Have a creativ weekend everyone.

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  11. I was curious about the ink names too. I think I would just like to sit and watch him create for a while. I'm sure I would have tons to ask.

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  12. Christine Robinson said
    i would ask Tim what his favourite distress ink colour is and why????

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  13. What a Great Interview!! I would ask him how old he was when he started crafting & what was the 1st crafting project he ever made!!! Thanks for a chance to win a t!m "Surprise"!!!
    debpaint16@aol.com

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  14. I would ask Tim= growing up..who was he greatest inspiration? Thanks for the chance to win! Awesome!

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  15. Does he like country music? I ask only because I often see Rascal Flats on tv, and I'm not sure if it's him or t!m Holtz. That is until I see whether he sings or stamps! LoL.....I wonder if there's some long distant family ties.

    Laura

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  16. What a shame you've had so many junky spam commenters here. Pah.

    In the same vein as others, I'd ask (i.e. plead / beg) when he's coming back to the UK. And if he could please come for , like, a month next time, since it was so hard for lots of people to get tickets ;)

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  17. Tim's been to so many wonderful places, i wonder, which is his favorite?

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  18. I would ask when is he coming to Brazil :o)

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  19. I would love to ask Tim what's new are coming ...

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  20. Great interview!!! I love all things Tim Holtz!!! I would actually have two questions-sorry can't stop at one. The first is how he actually got started with stamping in general? And two if he would come to SE PA to teach a class?

    Thanks so much for the chance!

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  21. I would ask him if his brain EVER shuts off! How does he come up with all of his ideas? He is AMAZING!
    Thanks for sharing
    Susan

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  22. I'd ask if there's a chance of a different 12-tags topic such as "12 tags of autumn" or "12 tags of this and that" (thank you, birthday, etc.). Thanks and happy Friday :)

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  23. Since I love to read I would ask him

    What is your favorite book?

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  24. What a great intervieuw. I would Tim ask what the most beautiful memory was last week in Holland when he was teaching at KKD. It was so very inspirering ( I don't know the word is right, sorry) to sit in that class.
    Greeting from Holland.

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  25. Fantastic! My burning question: how many days out of a normal year is he on the road?

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  26. Thanks soo much for a great interview. I too just love everything he ever makes, it´s just so hard to get here, and so expensive, when we have to send for it soo long always.
    I would like to ask him, what it´s like to be a single male in such a traditional girls world here? If he ever feels a bit aside between all these girls, or he feels like the rooster in a henhouse? ha ha ha.

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  27. Thanks soo much for a great interview. I too just love everything he ever makes, it´s just so hard to get here, and so expensive, when we have to send for it soo long always.
    I would like to ask him, what it´s like to be a single male in such a traditional girls world here? If he ever feels a bit aside between all these girls, or he feels like the rooster in a henhouse? ha ha ha.

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  28. Since Tim has created and released so many different lines of items, my question is - what is his absolute biggest dream creation to be released with his name on it? (the SS Tim Holtz maybe? or the Maserati Grunge Holtz?)

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  29. Thanks for the interview. I would ask him what his design process is for his products like his stamps. What motivates him to develop the products he does? Thanks for the chance to win.

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  30. As rabid as tim's fans are - and I count myself in that group - I would like to know his funniest fan encounter. I bet tim & mario have lots of stories to tell!

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  31. Thanks for the interview,it is so interesting to read Tim´s answers! I would love to ask him which paper brand he likes to work?

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  32. Great interview! I want to know how he felt when his first product released, what were his thoughts?

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  33. When Tim first started stamping I'm sure he didn't think 'I'll be famous in x number of years and will be a household name.' I'd like to know where he thinks he'll be in the next 5-10 years given his current schedule, energy level and thought processes?

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  34. Tim has travelled to so many awesome places! I would ask him if he has a favourite, or if there is a special place he would like to go to in the near future. (For Work or Fun!)

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  35. Tim, you are an inspiration to so many of us,. Who in the mixed media field inspires you? Someone you'd like to take a class with yourself?

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  36. Great interview! I'd like to ask Tim, what he secretly wants to create but never come to a decision to create?

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  37. I would ask Tim what was his chosen career as a child. I am just curious!!

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  38. Great questions! And answers! I'd like to know how he decided to start a business, and where he learned how to run that business. 'Ya gotta make a profit to "do what you love!"

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  39. I love this interview and can't think of another question. His tips and videos are wonderful.

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  40. Wow, fun interview! I think I would probably ask how he got into the crafting world in the first place. Or can I please have some of his mojo, lol!

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  41. Great interview! I'd love to know if he has room for a house guest... lol!

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  42. How can you ask this genius only one question! I have so many but I would definitelly start at the beginning and ask him about how and when his creative journey started. Reading other questions it seems to be quite a popular one. Lot of people want to know at what age he got interested in crafting and who/what had inspired him.

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  43. Tim Holtz products are so awesome. Love my distress inks and stains. Question: If you were invited and asked to decorate the White House for the Holiday season, what theme and color combos would you chose?

    clperry60@aol.com

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  44. Great interview! I'd ask Tim if he has any plans doe Distress markers.

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  45. I would ask if he ever has a creative slump and what he does to come out of it.

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  46. I love me some Tim Holtz too! He is an amazing artist! I would ask how he got started in this business and how he was able to build to where he is today. Winning Tim Holtz supplies...also amazing!!

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  47. I was blessed to take a class with Tim before he was a "household name"! I have two questions: How many passports has he filled, and when and where is the next cruise?
    Love Tima & Mario!!!

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  48. I would like to know if he ever prints out the photos he takes and puts them in his books?

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  49. I would ask how did he start with the postcard stamp that started it all? Was he at a class, visiting a friend, etc?

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  50. I would ask how on earth he manages to get all that ink off his fingers! Jean.xx

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  51. I have fallen for all things Tim Holtz . Love that you asked some great questions. I always wondered about the color names too. I would ask if he has something he wants to develope still in the dreaming stage and what that might be.

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  52. I know he originally trained to be an accountant! ... But if he could have choose one other dream "non-arty" profession what would it be...
    Sarah.

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  53. Great interview.

    I'd like to know what his favorite color is.

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  54. I would love to ask Tim what he does in his "down" time, what does he do to relax?

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  55. Wonderful interview and nice to know Tim is down to earth. I know he likes to go to Disneyland, my question would be; Does he like to camp & fish? Thanks for shring with us all Tim goodness.

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  56. This is a great interview, I've always wanted to know how he gets his ink names, too.

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  57. I'd like to know what Tim enjoys doing that doesn't involve the crafting industry (or Disneyland). Does he or can he get away from all things inky?

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  58. WOW, Tim is great. I would ask him how he gets his inspiration. Thanks for a chance to win. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net

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  59. I'd like to know when and how did he get into stamping? I really like Vicky's question: Does Tim ever sleep? :)

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  60. I would ask Tim what he does when he gets stuck and can't create for a period of time. I wonder if that has ever happened to Tim! But it happens to all of us and it is interesting to see what others do to get back into the groove!

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  61. Wonderful interview. I would like to ask Tim if we were able to alter the space time continuum, what artist would he like to work with for a day.

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  62. fab interview loved it well i think i would ask him 'Do you ever get crafters block as i get it regular lol and would love to know what inspires it to return' xx

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  63. I want to know besides Disney World or Land what your FAVORITE place for inspiration is!! =)
    I LOVE THE TAGS and all of the questions that were answered on todays blog post!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  64. I live in London, Ontario Canada..
    We need a Tim Holtz Day here!!
    Would he ever do it!! I would organize until I was blue in the face to have THAT man in my home town!!!

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  65. I would ask him how he made it to where he is now...I would love to have a job like his someday :)

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  66. I'd ask what is a typical time frame for him to make a project start to finish.

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  67. I would ask him how he came up with the idea for distress inks.

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  68. I would like to know if Tim has ever come to Canada and Montreal in particular! Guess who lives close enough to go see him if he went there? Yup, it's me!

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  69. Nice interview! I've always wanted to know the origin of the ink color names. Thanks for asking that question. I'd also like to know how far in advance Tim plans new products. e.g. Is he now working on things we'll see on the market in one year. two years, etc?

    Thanks so much for the give-aways!
    Barbara

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  70. Great questions! Tim has inspired paper crafters for such a long time now. I would like to ask him if he ever feels that he's stuck, that his style is so "Tim Holtz" that all there is left is to copy himself when he needs to come up with new ideas? Does he ever feel like getting "crisp and clean", or will his creations be distressed forever? :)

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  71. I would ask if he ever gets tired of answering our questions.

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  72. i'd ask tim if he ever gets tired of all the traveling? he never seems to get to sleep in his own bed for more than 3 nights!!

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  73. I would love to know what Tim has in store for us, since he is not doing a cruise next year. Is there a BIG get together somewhere soon.

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  74. What a wonderful interview! Thanks! I love ALL things Tim, too. I think I'd want to know what are his favorite embellishments to work with and why?

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  75. I loved the post.... super fun. I would as Tim about his childhood.... did he like to create things when he was young?

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  76. Great interview. I have had the pleasure of taking a class with Tim and he is 100% authentic and awesome :) I'd ask him what his top 3 fave distress product colours are.

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  77. I would love to know what is the least number of participants to one of his classes will he accept. I would love to take a class here in El Paso, but there are not too many places who would host one of his classes - maybe I can get all my friends to attend LOL.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Carmen L

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  78. Loved this interview with Tim! The question I would ask is where does he see himself in five years?? (the big picture??)

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  79. I loved Tim's answer for the desert island. =)
    my question for Tim would be: There's a big trend right now for creating sketch journals, "Smash" type books, and books just filled with personal "journey moments" (as Tim might say). My question is if he has created one for himself, or if he has one in progress that he continuously works on. And if he does...can we get a good peek at it! =)

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  80. Hmm...I'd ask him how he spends all my money. LOL. :)

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  81. I would ask t!m if he would pretty please come & teach at my local LSS. That is my favorite fantasy.

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  82. I would ask him where he gets his cool rings :-) I love them!

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  83. I would ask Tim how he recovers from the jet lag he encounters with all the travelling he does.

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  85. i'll go for the philosophical "what's the meaning of life for you?" Or, rather, what is the most important thing in your life?

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  86. I would ask Tim to continue to:
    be creative
    inspire others
    enjoy life
    live it to the fullest
    but most of all.......
    Just BE HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!
    Thanks Tim for ALL you do!!!!!
    Hugs

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  87. I'd ask Tim what job(s) he had before getting into stamping.

    I enjoyed the interview...Thank you!

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  88. Tim's creativity is so intense,I would have to ask what he does to just relax and chill.Mind you I would have to write this down because if I ever met him in person I would probably faint or at the very least stutter!

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  89. Now I'm curious, so I guess I'd have to ask which inks did he compromise on the names of, and what did HE want to call them? And will there be more colors??
    R/

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  90. I would ask "Tim, when you begin your 12 days of Christmas tags, do you plan them all out in advance - or do you just "wing it" each day"?

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  91. I would like to ask Tim if he did some type of crafting before he picked up that postcard stamp.

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  92. I would like to know if he sketches his project in advance or let's his intuition lead the way as he goes.

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  93. Do you ever get stamper's block?! Thanks!

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  94. Great interview!

    Now that we know what Tim's first stamp was, I'd like to know: what's the first thing he made with that stamp and what technique(s) he used.

    More questions while on the topic... Did Tim take stamping classes when he first started stamping? And, if so, from whom? Or, is he totally self-taught?

    From the looks of it, that postage stamp has definitely been well-loved!

    I sure hope I get lucky this time. I'd love one of Tim's aprons or a tote bag. Today's my birthday, and it would be the best present. Keeping my fingers crossed!!!

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  95. Thanks for a great interview! Here is my question for Tim. Was there ever a time in Tim's creative career that something caused him to feel overwhelmed or discouraged, perhaps even to the point of wanting to quit and do something different? EEEK! I can't even imagine that, since Tim is so talented, but I often read about great artists through the ages feeling that way, so perhaps Tim has been there too (although I do hope not! lol).

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  96. I've been lucky enough to hear the answers to most of these questions...but I still want to know where he gets his endless creative energy from???

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  97. Nice interview! ty! Well I am a bit shy so I could probably never even muster up enuf courage to ask Tim anything...I so love even just looking at him! LMAO! DO NOT REPEAT THAT...anyhow..

    I guess I would ask if someone in his family was a big influence on his creativity...I have never read anything about his family...just wonder how they helped or if they thought he was off his rocker to pursue his dreams lol... Im just very glad he did! good luck all!

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  98. Hi, what a wonderful interview! I would love to ask tim is there anyone who inspires him as much as he inspires all of us! And of course when is he coming to australia :)

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  99. Hallo Tim, If i was just starting out with inks, which colour combo would you suggest for an absolute beginner. Heidi x

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  100. Okay, I can't help it, I have to ask two, one slightly more serious than the other:
    1)Is there any chance he'll make a wood grain Texture Trade? I love the large one and it would be so cool to have it in miniature! AND
    2) WHY does he have that scary monkey doll in his studio?! =P

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  102. I would ask Tim if he had another technique book in the works.

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  103. i like to find out which country Tim loves the most since he has been travelling all over the world to teach scrapbooking.

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  104. I would just like to thank Tim for all his inspiration and energy. I hope he can give us this energy for many years to come. Thanks for the chance to win and I love your shop.

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  105. Can I ask him to marry me? (Though I think my current husband would not be pleased) Really, I'd like to ask where does all the inspiration for the products and what he creates come from?

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  106. I would have to ask Tim When is his favorite time of day to craft and where did he get his crafty thumb from??

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  107. I would ask Tim if he fancied a holiday in Gozo,,, and then would ask him what is his favourite drink :-) ha ha

    fab interview :-) It is lovely to get an insight into his thoughts ,, and I LOVE the first stamp he bought :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  108. It seems that everything Tim does or makes turns into gold. Has he ever had any of his products or ideas go into the rejection pile?

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  109. Tim seems to be really busy all the time doing lots of different things, so the thing I'd like to know is where he gets his energy from? What keeps him going?

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  110. How much inspiration, and or how energized are you when you come back from a trip to Disney?

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  111. Great interview with Tim! I am hoping for more of the Christmas tags too.... always fabulous techniques and ideas!
    I would want to ask about his love for going to Disneyland.... it IS the happiest place on earth for me too!
    DeniseB

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  112. Great questions (and interesting answers from Tim) -- I would like to ask Tim, if he hadn't got involved with stamping/crafts, where or what would he be doing now?

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  113. Tim is awesome....

    I would ask what were the ink names that were too distressed for public use....

    Thanks for a chance to win...your blog is the best!

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  114. I'd ask him what's it like being a man in a predominantly women's world?

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  115. Thanks for the great interview! I would ask Tim how, besides stamping or doing anything related to stamping does he 'kick back' and relax at home? What would a non-stamping day at home look like? Thanks for the opportunity to win something but even more for the opportunity to ask Tim a question!
    Betsy
    stampinbetsy at yahoo dot com

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  116. I'd like to know what inspires him to come up with all these awesome tools for us to enjoy. Where does he dream up all his ideas? Thanks for the chance to win!

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  117. Heidi, great interview! I am completely in love with all things Tim and have been lucky enough to even take a few of his classes! My question for Tim would be what are your dreams for the future? Where do you see your journey taking you??

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  118. I would ask him how he got to where he is now with his career. He had to start somewhere!

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  119. My question:
    Do you come from a artistic/crafty family or are they as amazed as we are with what you create?

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  120. I wish Tim would come to Australia - he seems to do alot of travelling, and it would be great to see him here!!

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  121. Does Tim ever run out of creative ideas? It sure doesn't seem like it! I love his creativity ideas for being stranded with only a few craft items - and how he would create. It shows that some people HAVE to create even when they have seemingly nothing to create with!

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  122. Great Interview! I noticed Tim follows Martha on twitter but would like to know if they've ever met or considered a collaborate project.

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  123. love the interview! My question," How did the collaboration with Stamper's Anonymous come about?"

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  124. Great interview!
    My question - when is he coming to New Zealand?

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  125. I would ask him how he deals with his busy traveling schedule!

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  126. I would ask Tim what he foresees as the next big trend... because what he says will be so, and then we'll all be on the cutting edge! :D

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  127. Love Tim's work and interesting to hear what he's thinking.

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  128. Good questions! I'd love to know how Tim got started with stamping and where the idea for "distress" came from.

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  129. hee hee my question is similar to others...when you coming DOWNUNDER>..us NZ girls are missing out!!!!
    come on share!!!

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  130. Great interview!
    I would like to know which Distress Ink name he had to "compromise" with the Ranger group becaude it was TOO distressed!

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  131. I love Tim's vintage style products.
    He has come out with so many neat new products and tools, and I appreciate how he stays out in front of the trends or starts them.

    Would it be possible to develop an app that lists ALL of your products ?

    And a way of keeping track of which ones you have ?

    That's on my Christmas list...

    Danita

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  132. I would ask Tim, How do you have time to do all this? It seams like you're always doing something wether it's traveling, stamping or coming up with new great stuff!

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  133. What isyourfavourite distress colour?

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  134. I know that Tim lives in my home state of az but I'd like to know if he also grew up here.

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  135. wonderful interview! I would ask him what his favorite distress ink color is as well. Thx for the chance at the giveaway.

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  136. I would like to ask where he gets his inspiration for his wonderful products.

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  137. I would ask him if he is still crafting in his sleep..

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  138. I would ask where his main inspiration comes from.

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  139. Great interview.
    I'd ask him What season/holiday inspires him the most.
    Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  140. I'd ask him if he has "inky fingers" all the time like us or does he have a secret way to clean off the ink? Cute interview. Thanks

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  141. I would ask how he keeps all bits & pieces organized, because he has so many little stuff: glass bottles, buttons, brads, corners, ...

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  142. I would ask Tim when creating a stamp set, does he envision a finished project with it, various projects, or just the stamp set itself and then come up with projects after?

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  143. I would like to know if Tim has been crafty from when he was little?
    Thanks!

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  144. I would ask him about his engineering background and how he relates his creativity to this (do they go hand in hand). Great interview. Thank you for sharing it with us and for the chance to win!

    Katie B.

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  145. considering all is travels and his busy schedule, I would ask him how much time he needs between travels to wind down and what does he do to relax? I also love the question about asking him to consider making tags of autumn or tags of summer. BTW, what does he do with his finished tags? Too many questions....

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  146. I'd like to know if Tim ever once thought his vision would catch on as strongly as it has?

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  147. I would ask who/ what inspired him? How'd GE get started? OK- that's 2! Its only the start!

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  148. I would have to ask him if he ever gets "mojoless" and how does he snap out of it? Love the interview!

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  149. I would ask Tim if he lived in Prescott when I lived there 1983-85! And if so, HOW could I have missed him?? ;0)

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  150. Tim has said he won't teach the class again he did in 2009 that looked like a quilt with all it's squares--but that he might work it up for a internet class. I'm wondering if it is in the "pipeline" I would so like to take it.

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  151. I would like to ask Tim if he is planning on coming to Montreal any time soon? i missed him last time he came....

    Louise C.

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  152. I would ask if he would ever consider coming to such a tiny, but heavenly, island in the Indian Ocean called Mauritius? A little teaching and then a wonderful and inspiring relax!

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  153. Such and interesting interview. Thank you. I would ask when was his first "ah-ha" moment - when he knew that this is what he wants to do when he grows up?

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  154. I'd like to know does he ever get crafters' block - and is he afraid he might ever run out of ideas!!

    Julie

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  155. I know I'm too late for the prize, but if I could ask him anything, I would ask him if he would come to Detroit area and have a class!?!!!!! Thanks

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