Hi Everyone.......Hope you have had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend.................Today is 'Tag Friday' at A Vintage Journey ( AVJ) blog. As last Friday was the launch of our very first fornightly challenge theme we decided to have a Tag Friday post. In future this will be our Challenge Winner's post. My lovely DT sisters have created some fabulous tags/techniques to share with you so do drop by ..............it's definitely worthwhile x
Below is my project, using a Ranger Inkessentials size 8 Manila Tag.
I received my copy of Tim Holtz Compendium of Curiosities Volume 3 a couple of weeks ago. It is totally amazing, with lots of wonderful ideas, techniques, products and a gallery of inspiration.
On page 44 of the CC3 book you will find Tim's Eroded Metallic technique, which I decided to try. You will find that Tim has provided photographs and step by step instructions for you to follow, with details of products required.
This technique is amazing and I apologise for the photograph, which I took in my craft room. The artificial light does not do this background justice.
As usual, I was not sure where I was going with my tag but decided to colour some textured paste with Distress Paint, mixing it thoroughly before applying through Tim Holtz Bubble, School House and Dot Fade Stencils. ( it's not the best photograph :-( but you get the idea :-)
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I decided that the Mowed Lawn Distress Paint required to be a bit more vintage in its appearance, so I applied some Walnut Stain Distress Ink over the stencilled areas and obtained the look I was after.
To embellish I tore some TH Paper, applied Distress Ink to age it and then adhered some metal Idea-ology pieces, some of the New TH Ephemera and Alpha Tiles.
There is still time to enter our 'Anything Tim' Challenge over at A Vintage Journey blog so check out the Travelling Instructions and then have fun. The winner is chosen by the DT and receives a £10 gift voucher from our regular sponsor Country View Crafts.....looking forward to viewing your project there x
CRafty Hugs
This really made me smile Annie, it's a fabulous tag with a great background and perfect elements to embellish it xx
ReplyDeleteAnnie...I really like the background colors and technique you used on your tag. Very striking and bold! And...I'm a teal nut! haha I also love the way that you've finished it out....with the ornate plate, sheet music and alpha tiles. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Annie. Wonderful Tag, using lots of techniques. I love the centre frame as it adds more interest to the stencilling and colours. Love it. Enjoy your Weekend. Hugs Mum xxx
ReplyDeleteOh that eroded metallic background is such an eye catcher! Annie, the details on your tag are gorgeous! I love the metal frame and how you tied it all up with the bakers twine and the color so rich! Love this tag! Hugs!
ReplyDeletea beautiful tag Annie and so lovely that we get to see lots more tim tags today - fabulous xx
ReplyDeleteHi Annie, I just love that eroded metal technique and yours has worked fantastically well. I love your stenciling which created the perfect background for your wonderful adornments - a really beautiful tag. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous vintage Tag Annie background looks fab must get the CC3 book!
ReplyDeleteMaggieH
This is such a stunning tag Annie!! Love the eroded metallic background and you used it so well here! The way you finished it all looks fabulous too, love it!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd it does make me smile! Love the mix of colours on this one Annie. Gorgeous. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteThis tag is delicious - so much to feast on! Great techniques and fab composition - a hit with me! Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteLove your tag, Annie! That background technique is really great.
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag Annie - so many wonderful detailed and rich colours. I just love your eroded metallic background! Have a lovely weekend x
ReplyDeleteThe background on this tag is just stupendous! I love it! Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning background, Annie - and I love the elements you've chosen to layer over the top. That cameo is perfect for the vintage couple, and I love the butterfly and the SMILE lettering at the bottom - just brilliant!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Wow gorgeous tag Miss Annie, all those techniques make this fantastic, thanks goodness I can learn all of this stuff, thanks for sharing ...
ReplyDeleteA fabulous tag, love the background stencils as well.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
A great tag and love how you embellished your yummy background! hugs trace x
ReplyDeleteWOW...Annie, What a fabulous tag...the background is amazing.. I need that book... I have one & two....Fantastic elements you have used... the image is beautiful... Love it... Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteA fabulous technique and a great tag.
ReplyDeleteoh wow love this tag hun,the colours and design are amazing hugs cheryl xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing tag! Thanks for sharing with us your tutorial! BArbarayaya
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty, Annie! Love the background! Thanks for the tutorial! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag and a great background. I definitely want to try this technique.
ReplyDeleteI simply love this Annie. A wonderful feeling of nostalgia to your tag.
ReplyDeleteWishes
Lynne
Beautiful tag, Annie! I love the way you used the ornate frame, especially.
ReplyDeleteHi Annie, Fabulous Art Tag love the painted background technique. Been a long time since I last visited and really enjoyed looking around at all your wonderful pretties.
ReplyDelete:) Chris / CS Designs