Saturday 31 August 2013

Tim Holtz Tags of 2013-August

Hi crafty friends..............what a fabulous week I have had....... but more about that Sunday or Monday. :-)
You will find below my take on Tim's August tag ( you can view Tim's tag HERE)


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



23 comments:

  1. What a lovely take on Tim's tag, beautiful.
    xx Monique

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  2. wow it´s great!!!!

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  3. fabulous 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

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  4. Wonderful 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

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  5. This is a superb version Annie!! Love your choice of colours and the balance of images - you were clearly and understandably inspired by the workshop.

    It 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

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  6. 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.
    Having 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

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  7. 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

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  8. What 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!!

    Greetings
    Maria

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  9. Wonderful tag. I love the colours and the stamps looks fab. Still in the clouds from Thursday. Hugs Mum xxxxx

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  10. A the tag is fab and a great take on tim's look forward to hearing all about your fun times soon, hugs trace x

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  11. Your take on the tag is perfect,love how you have adapted x

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  12. Hi Annie, fabulous take on Tim's tag, love the clever masking and colours.
    Avril xx

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  13. Hi Annie it was lovely to meet you! We had such a great time didn't we? Love your tag too xxx
    Kaz x

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  14. Fabulous tag Annie, Love the background...Fabulous stamping... Hugs May x x x

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  15. compliments to this amazing tag Annie! It´s gorgeous! Great to see how you made it!
    xxx Susi

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  16. Great tag! Sometimes working under the wire makes us get it done! Masking looks really good on this.

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  17. LOVE your color! The bits of turquoise is awesome! These images are great as well! Great make on the August tag!

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  18. Hello 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...

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  19. Fabulous tag, great masking & inking, love the background. Thanks for stopping in my blog today, much appreciated ! Shirleyx

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  20. ps... my husband is from Scotland, I've been a couple of times, loved it... greetings from Canada & your newest follower :)

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  21. Gorgeous tag Annie. I particularly like the masking and colours.

    Crafty hugs from Shirl x x

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  22. Fabulous take on Tim's tags.

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  23. Absolutely gorgeous, Annie
    Rosie x

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