What Not to do!

As promised I'm sharing my final Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015. My tag didn't come out that great. Part of the technique was using gold mixative alcohol ink mixed with other vibrant alcohol inks. I added way too much gold and it overpowered the other colors. I tried adding more alcohol inks AFTER the tag was done and it didn't work. I still like that I learned this technique and what not to do!! Here's Tim's tag..

Aren't the colors stunning?!?! And the transparent gloss through the stencil is sooo pretty. That's what is lost on my tag because I went over the completed tag with more alcohol inks to try to add more color. Here's my tag...

The black cardstock that Tim used on the bottom of his tag didn't look that great on my tag so I added an Idea-ology Number Token (9 for September).

That wraps up my 12 Tags of 2105 adventure! I truly enjoyed the year long journey! I am looking forward 12 Tags of 2016!! 

I ran out of time Sunday evening so I did not include a supply list for this tag but Tim has an extensive list on his blog.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Monday!

Autumn in January

So, before I jump into this years Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2016 I wanted to share my tag from November 2015. I got together with Jenn Shurkus and, through Google Hangout, Rachel Kleinman to create November's tag together. We didn't have the stamp set that Tim used so we created our pumpkins using Lawn Fawn's oval die cuts - Jenn's creative idea!! Here's Tim's tag.

My favorite part of this tag is the foiling around the edges - a technique new to me which is one of the many reasons I love creating Tim's tags. I like how our pumpkin came out and we did it using existing supplies. Here's my tag...

Here's a close up of the pumpkin...

The title was a bit tricky - we used different set of alpha dies that were a bit bigger. I still love the organic look of the cork.

So, that leaves one more tag from 2015 for me to share - September's. I messed that one up a bit but still learned from it. I will share that one tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day!  

 

Supplies Used: 

Ranger ISM-27966 Inkssentials Surfaces Manila Craft Tag, 4-1/2 by 2-3/8-Inch, 20-Pack	Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Mesh & Linen Stamp Set, 7	Textured Surfaces by Tim Holtz Idea-ology, 4 Corrugate, 3 Cork and 2 Burlap Adhesive Sheets, 7 x 5.5	Ranger Distress Watercolor Cardstock, 4.25 by 5.5-Inch, 20-Pack	Lawn Cuts Custom Craft Stackables Dies - LF909 Small Stitched Ovals
Lawn Cuts Custom Craft Stackables Dies - LF910 Large Stitched Ovals	Lawn Fawn Custom Craft Dies - Cole's ABCs	Ranger Shiny Transfer Foil Vintage Sheets (10 Pack)	Mini Ink Blending Tool-1	Mini Ink Blending Tool 1
Ranger DIS-27201 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Wild Honey	Tim Holtz Distress Ink and Markers - Distress Ink Carved Pumpkin	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads, Mini, Rusty Hinge	Tim Holtz - Distress Mini Ink Pad - Frayed Burlap	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Peeled Paint
Ranger DIS-27126 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Crushed Olive	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stains Bottles, 1.9-Ounce, Frayed Burlap	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stains Bottles, 1.9-Ounce, Pumice Stone	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paint, 1-Ounce, Antique Linen	Linen Ribbon by Tim Holtz Idea-ology, 10 Yards, Tan, TH93102
Ranger 15-Inch-by-18-Inch Inkssentials Craft Sheet	Arrows Adornments by Tim Holtz Idea-ology, 6 Charms per Pack, Various Sizes, Antique Nickel Finish,	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Marker Spritzer 1 pcs sku# 1873413MA	Ranger Inky Roller Brayer, Small 2-1/4-Inch	Ranger Collage Glue Stick, 0.5-Ounce
Brand New Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer 2oz- Brand New	Design Ruler by Tim Holtz	3M Scotch 1/2-Inch by 36-Yard Double-Sided Foam Tape

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Hello 2016!

One of my goals for 2016 is to be more active. This encompasses many areas - physically, on my blog, in my planner, with family and friends and especially creatively! Physically improving involves some surgery on my hip which I'm dreading but I'm finally ready to not be in pain anymore - I'm too young to be limping and quite uncomfortable and lately it's all the time. I feel like I had to get to this point before I could except that surgery is the best option. I've been walking more already and plan to continue even though it hurts.

I want to blog more and include some planner pages. I have had planners for decades for work and personal stuff. They have never been "pretty" ones or decorated, just merely to keep work and appointments straight. With the iphone craze my planner became secondary. Now with the planner craze in full swing I prettied up my new planner and find that leftover stickers and embellies work great for sprucing up my pages. I'm also planning to join The Planner Society Kit Club - signing up today if all goes well!

On New Year's Eve I stayed home, and worked/played in my studio while pet sitting my neighbor's dog. I updated some of my Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink Distress Charts. I use these charts all the time to match papers to a specific distress product. I find these reference charts work well for my process - then I grab the product and go. I have a few of my updated charts on my Instgram account. I also finished my December Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015. I have enjoyed creating all of Tim's tags of 2015 and I still have a few more to share with you. What made these tags fun was creating them with my Artsy Fartsy Girls Jenn Shurkus and Rachel Kleinman. We share our products and have MANY laughs while creating! I hope we can continue this in 2016 - even though Rachel has moved to Baltimore.  With Google Hangout we can still create together even when we're not physically together!

I stayed pretty true to Tim's tag with a few exceptions - the wreath, bow and the background stencil. Here's Tim's tag for December ...

I didn't have the background stencil he used or the punches to make the wreath so I used Boxwood twine and the Festive layering stencil instead. I have listed all my products used below. I used the Simon Says Stamp Perfect Bow Die. I even stitched around the edges of the tag. Here's my tag...

I love the splatters of Picket Fence Distress Paint on the wreath and bow - it gives the wreath a snowy effect.

I also love the stitching around the edges of the tag.

I'm so glad I finished all the tags of 2015 and I plan on participating again this year - hopefully with my Artsy Fartsy Girls! Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

 

Supplies Used: 

Brand New Idea-Ology Textured Surfaces- Brand New	Stampers Anonymous Festive Tim Holtz Layered Stencil, 4.125-Inch by 8.5-Inch	Ranger Inkssentials Manila Craft Tags, 4.125 by 8.5-Inch, 10 Per Package	Darice GX-1920-00 24-Pack Core'dinations Tim Holtz Color Core Cardstock, Kraft-Core Nostalgic, 12 by	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stains Bottles, 1.9-Ounce, Fired Brick
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stains Bottles, 1.9-Ounce, Frayed Burlap	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 BOXWOOD Twine Garland TH93255	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Walnut Stain	Ranger 15-Inch-by-18-Inch Inkssentials Craft Sheet	Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
Swingline 1-Hole Punch, 1/4	Crinkle Ribbon by Tim Holtz Idea-ology, 5/8 Inch x 10 Yards, Polyester, White, TH93020	Mini Ink Blending Tool 1	Mini Ink Blending Tool-1	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents Precision Tip, 2-Ounce
Tiny Attacher by Tim Holtz Idea-ology, 6-3/4 Inches, Includes 100 Staples, Plastic and Metal, TH9280	Metal Tiny Attacher Refills by Tim Holtz Idea-ology, Box of 1550 Staples, .25 Inches, TH92801	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paint Bottle, 1-Ounce, Picket Fence	Tim Holtz Distress Ink and Markers - Distress Splatter Brush	Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Inks mushroom earthtones [PACK OF 6 ]
Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 JINGLE BRADS Fasteners TH93252	Mirrored Stars by Tim Holtz Idea-ology, 24 Faceted Stars per Pack, 0.25 to 1 Inch Assorted Sizes, TH	Tim Holtz - Idea-Ology Small Talk, Occasions	Janome Sew Mini 124 Sewing Machine	Sizzix 660340 Big Shot Plus Cutting/Embossing Machine, White/Gray
Tonic Studios Tim Holtz 817 Kushgrip Non Stick Micro Serrated Snips, 7	Advantus Corporation Sanding Grip Block Tim Holtz	Simon Says Stamp PERFECT BOW Craft DIE S156

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