Hi crafty friends..............what a fabulous week I have had....... but more about that Sunday or Monday. :-)
I know I am close to the wire here...... but for some reason...no matter how hard I try ....... I am always 'Running Against the Wind'. ( Love that song by Bob Seger)
Out of respect for Tim I wont be informing you of the August tag recipe, but I can tell you what I used on my tag in areas where I had to improvise.
As I did not have Distress Stain's in colours used by Tim I applied Frayed Burlap and Broken China
Re-inker Distress Inks using the little pipette from the bottle on my craft sheet. At first I was a little worried as I suddenly thought the background may be too dark, however, I gave it a liberal spritz with water and took a paper towel to soak up some of the inks and I love the colours of the tag x
I used all of the Stampers Anonymous ( SA) Paris Memoirs Stamp Set, CMS 159, and one stamp from SA Travel Labels Set, CMS 108.
The stamps were inked in various colours of Archival and Distress Markers. It was great to alter colours using the Distress Markers and they did not bleed in to the Archival Ink. Hooray
I did not have any of the Mask It sheet...but they are certainly on my wish list!!! Instead, I stamped the images on to paper, cutting them out and layering them over the stamped image on the tag. With Mask It I would never have to cut them out again as the mask is neatly stored until you need it once more. You don't even have to clean it !!!!
Here are some close ups of the masked areas
Once my masking was complete I blended the edges of the tag with Walnut Stain Distress Ink ( inked a couple of times to create more depth around the edge) then added some burlap/twine.
Off to post this before the 1st September...........................where has this year gone !!!!
Hope you have a lovely weekend and we will catch up soon
Crafty Hugs xx
What a lovely take on Tim's tag, beautiful.
ReplyDeletexx Monique
wow it´s great!!!!
ReplyDeletefabulous tag Annie - and I loved seeing yours and your mums pictures on Kaths blog this morning - wow - how green am I!!!! Big hugs and can't wait to see what you did xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful masking and stamping Annie and I love the colours you used on the base tag. Great stamp set too! Love your tag. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteThis is a superb version Annie!! Love your choice of colours and the balance of images - you were clearly and understandably inspired by the workshop.
ReplyDeleteIt was SO great to spend such a lovely time with you both this week. I've been reminding Jennie about setting up her 'crafting in the dark' session through FB! Now wouldn't that be fun. Hope you both had a great journey back home from Coventry. Just wondering, would you be able to send me your photos of the group from Thursday lunchtime? I think you are the only one to have them and it would be just the best memento. Huge hugs to you both, Jenny x
So glad you managed to get this done Annie, it is gorgeous. The lovely mix of colours and images have combined magnificently to create a wonderfully detailed tag.
ReplyDeleteHaving another very inspiring two days with Anna, I can't sleep and have so much going through my head. Astrid is such a lovely lady and she, Alison (another fabulous person to meet up with) are having a wonderful time.
hugs {brenda} x0x
What a gorgeous tag, I love the colours they work so well together. It was great to meet you glad you had a safe journey back. Yes I agree it was an amazing time, something to cherish forever. Tim is an amazing teacher so enthusiastic and knowledgeable and his products are beautiful. I have had to order more since I've been home lol. Sandra x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tag, I love the colours and the image!! Great stamping stuff did you make, I become your follower too!!Thanks to become mine!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Maria
Wonderful tag. I love the colours and the stamps looks fab. Still in the clouds from Thursday. Hugs Mum xxxxx
ReplyDeleteA the tag is fab and a great take on tim's look forward to hearing all about your fun times soon, hugs trace x
ReplyDeleteYour take on the tag is perfect,love how you have adapted x
ReplyDeleteHi Annie, fabulous take on Tim's tag, love the clever masking and colours.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Hi Annie it was lovely to meet you! We had such a great time didn't we? Love your tag too xxx
ReplyDeleteKaz x
Fabulous tag Annie, Love the background...Fabulous stamping... Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeletecompliments to this amazing tag Annie! It´s gorgeous! Great to see how you made it!
ReplyDeletexxx Susi
Great tag! Sometimes working under the wire makes us get it done! Masking looks really good on this.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your color! The bits of turquoise is awesome! These images are great as well! Great make on the August tag!
ReplyDeleteHello Miss Annie, well improvise is my second name, so good on ya for the fabulous job you've done, I love the background looks like a beautiful stormy, rainy day, and a brilliant job with the masking, I haven't even attempted that yet:O),it's all that fussy cutting scary:), love how the gentleman looks ghostly, beautiful stamping you added, all edged beautifully. I say better late then never, great job, thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week...
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag, great masking & inking, love the background. Thanks for stopping in my blog today, much appreciated ! Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteps... my husband is from Scotland, I've been a couple of times, loved it... greetings from Canada & your newest follower :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag Annie. I particularly like the masking and colours.
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs from Shirl x x
Fabulous take on Tim's tags.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Annie
ReplyDeleteRosie x