Wednesday, November 18, 2015

12 Tags of 2015 - November

I seriously am having a hard time believing it's November...not to mention already the middle of it. The holidays are fast approaching...yikes! I've finished my Tim Holtz  2015 November tag, and several other projects while on a retreat last weekend with my friend Carolyn. Stay tuned for a lot more posts showing you the projects and their tutorials!!! Back to my tag here though...I just LOVE the Bird Crazy Stamp Set!!! They truly are so fun and versatile, and I've even altered the one I've used here. Gobble gobble!!!
I always try to do the techniques that Tim has done on his tag, but I usually change up the color or images a bit. Here I stamped the Linen image in Fossilized Amber instead.
I also misted with Antique Linen, Twisted Citron, and Tumbled Glass. I wasn't sure I like the lighter look yet.
After inking with Ground Espresso and flicking water on it though, I ended up  really liking the color of the background.
These Ranger Foil Sheets make any project better! Seriously addicting to use as well!
I stamped and die cut the birds I thought I might use. I choose one, and now have another bird ready to go for another day. I cut the tail off of him, and then die cut more watercolor paper with the new Feathered Wings die. I LOVE this die...more projects to come!
I colored him in, and a few accessories too. I also gave him that floppy, ugly, red, gobbler thing...;0)...made from a piece of Crinkle Ribbon and Festive Berries Distress Spray Stain. 
I inked in each wing a different color, but then layered them into each other to form his big crazy tail.  I also added a little tracing into my sentiment so I would stand out better, as well as some old Dresden Foil sunflowers.
 
 

More about my weekend...
I loaded up my car last Wednesday morning with about 95% of all the Christmas crafting goodies I have, and drove five hours to Milford, Texas, to go to Our House In Milford...a retreat center that my friend Carolyn twisted my arm about. So glad she did, because not only was it super fun, but I got a lot accomplished.  It's an awesome place to stay, and not to mention eat!!! I think I gained 10 pounds!
I had two big tables for all my loot, but I took a lot of floor space too. Yikes! There is ample space for everyone, and I think it holds over 30 crafters!
Here's Carolyn...who also made gorgeous goodies at the retreat, and a bunch of them. She really inspires me!
AND...here is a teaser for you about the next four blog posts coming up. I made all of these at the retreat, and I can't wait to show them to you! Soon.


Supplies:

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!

32 comments:

  1. Anita, you can always amaze me! I love this tag, absolutely fantastic interpretation of Tim's tag!! BArbarayaya

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  2. Lovely take on Tim's Tag Anita. Love all those beautiful fall colors. The feathers look amazing too. Karen.x

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  3. Absolutely brilliant!!!! Such a fantastic take on the original! Just love what you did with the birds, and LOVE the background and the whole colour scheme of this!!

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  4. Love this, really made me smile, you are so creative x

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  5. So much fun Anita, love your crazy gobbler! Sounds like the retreat was fun and very productive, looking forward to seeing what you made! Deb xo

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  6. What a wonderful tag Anita!! Love the background and your crazy turkey is so much fun! I love how you built the tail!! Great take on the original tag. hugs :)

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  7. How cute is this??!! So adorable - love how you made the crazy bird into a turkey using the wings die. So clever and creative! The rest of your tag is awesome, too. Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  8. Made me laugh, the bird crazy turkey! Great tag. thanks as always for sharing.

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  9. Mr turkey is so cute! What a clever use of the dies. The background is so yummy. Wow, you were quite productive at your retreat. Looking forward to seeing your creations.

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  10. Darling idea! The projects for your retreat look amazing too!

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  11. Holy smokes...what a post! I see a car load of my favorite things and stellar looking turkey bird with the coolest designed floppy, ugly, red gobbler thing. A mention of a retreat and food that made my heart skip a beat AND a teaser of lovelies to come....Is this Heaven? Did I kick it? I'm so happy, it must be. Also, my little eye happened to spy a certain six pack tucked neatly away.... intriguing. They look very similar to the ones I have out in my fridge... ;)
    LOOOVED this post, like usual and it's so great to see you having such a blast. Your Tim tag is adorable!
    hugs,
    Lisa x

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  12. Fabulous take on Tims tag ! Anita . Love your background and how you've given your Crazy bird a crazy tail mad eof all those yummy coloured leaves . Wonderful and perfect sentiment and colour choices for this time of year x

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  13. Finely dressed crazy bird (turkey) ... I love it !

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  14. Your bird crazy turkey just made me laugh out loud! How fabulous is he!! I love his multi coloured tail, his gobbly thing at the front is hilariously funny (in a good way) and I love the gorgeous background colours you used to feature him on. This is definitely the most creative use of the bird crazy stamps ever! Pinning.... Hugs, Anne xx

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  15. I simply love this tag, Anita - the colours, the autumn leaves, that dapper little chap in his cute hat! It's a wonderful version of the November tag.

    The retreat looks like a real TREAT - and I cannot wait to see all those amazing looking projects in detail... yay!
    Alison xx

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  16. Fabulous tag Anita! The birdie looks very handsome with his autumn feathers!
    Alison xx

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  17. What an original and unique idea to make a turkey. I love, love, love what you did. As always, you impress.

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  18. Hahahaha! Do you see the look on that turkey's face? That's me, thinking that I only have one week to get ready for Thanksgiving! This is just sooo stinkin' clever and whimsical and fun! I love the way you altered the crazy bird....and you make me want to buy a set because you have so much fun with them. Your background is fabulous! The tailfeathers are perfect. My grand girls would have a fit over this tag! Well done, you! Once again, I like your tag even better than Tim's. is that heresy?

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  19. Fabulous tag, Anita!!! It really makes me smile!!! Your other to-blog-yet projects look wonderful and I'll be waiting to hear about them!!!!

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  20. your take on Tim's tag! Fun and wonderful. Those birds are absolutely fun to have. looking forward to see a more close up on your other projects.
    Looks like you had a fabulous time.

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  21. Such a cute tag! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your projects, they look amazing.

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  22. Great tag! I love the bird instead of the pumpkin, those flowers are terrific too, thanks for sharing. That retreat sounded like fun, gotta try that one day.

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  23. I LOVE your turkey bird! You can take those birds and do crazy things with them! Happy Thanksgiving Anita!

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  24. I can't believe it is the getting toward the end of November and I had not once gotten inky! Love your tag and for sure one of the best takes! That turkey is just awesome! Enjoy the weekend!

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  25. you were very productive at that retreat!!!! i love all your projects on display!!
    now for that tag, i have to say it is one of my absolute favourites!! like seriously the little details and that tail!!!! yup.. you are amazingly talented my friend

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  26. The most brilliant way to use bird crazy stamps and dies! Love love love your November tag! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  27. OMGee whiz...love that turkey! So clever and creative! Wow...that retreat sounded like such a great time! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving some love, Anita!

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  28. I LOVE your whimsical Tim Holtz inspired tag with that Crazy Bird dressed as a turkey. It sounds like you had a blast at the art retreat being inspired by other crafters, based on all the pieces in your photograph. Have a blessed Thanksgiving day with your family, my friend!

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  29. Oh I just love the Bird Crazy turned into a TURKEY....so stinking CUTE!!!!! and that little gobbler....
    ADORABLE! LOVE!!!!!

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  30. I love turkey! That's so clever! The background is amazing - I love the colours that you used. Stunning!
    ~~julia~~

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  31. Wow! It looks like you made good use of your time at the retreat! I am in love with this stinkin' cute version of Tim's November tag! The little under chin thing is sa-weet! and your background is amazing! My favorite! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  32. I saw the picture of your tag on the Tim Holtz blog, as I am completely crazy about these crazy birds, I just HAD to come see it in person - I am SO glad I did!! He is SO stinkin' cute - love all his tail feathers and his little gobble neck thingie! Wonderful creation! And, I am excited to see what else you've made, so I became a follower ~ Christi
    Art without Anxiety {My Personal Blog}

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