Monday, January 27, 2014

12 Tags of 2014 - January (Plus Winners!)

Hello Crafters! 2014 has started out with a good bang, and it is going to be the best year yet...I can just feel it!
Before I get to the two winners of the goodies from last week, I am going to show you my January tag. I just loved Tim's January tag (Definitely one of my favorites!), and when I started creating mine I decided to add my word for the year, which is the same word that I had last year...PERSEVERE.  Why? Because I didn't do such a good job with it last year. I've got to make some changes in my life and STICK with them and "persevere this year" towards all of the goals I've set for myself. I've become lazy in a lot of areas, and it's got to stop. Can any of you relate?
I used a Ranger Jumbo #10 Manila Tag, and used Tim's technique with Brushed Pewter Distress Stain. I wanted some sparkle.
I wanted more sparkle so I used Tarnished Brass Distress Paint and an inking foam to stencil in the Clockworks. I painted the edges of the tag too, then added the rub-ons.
I haven't used this Sizzix Wall Clock die yet, so I thought it was about time! I covered some black cardstock with a piece of  Vintaj Copper Metal-pressions Sheet from Ranger. I LOVE this color!
I cut out the center rectangle of the clock, flipped it over,  painted it with Brushed Pewter Distress Paint, and then dry embossed the pieces of the clock using the Riveted,  Diamond Plate, and Gears Texture Fades.
I rubber in some Black Soot Distress Paint on all of the piece to bring out the texture better, and grungy things up. I assembled everything back together, and embellished things up.
  
 
 

AND...now for the winner's of the CHA loot I came home with last week. Out of  60 comments, the Random Number Generator has chosen...
#2 Vic...who said...Wow, great picks and pics! I have many wants from this show - must save my $$$ for when things become available. Thanks for sharing.

AND...
#41 Asia...who said...Wonderful things I really like it. I love your top 10 pick news. Thank you for sharing them. Wow it is so great the last days spent in Disnayland is the best amusement park. I was also once in it but in Paris there was wonderful :)
Greetings Asia:)

Congratulations to Vic and Asia, and I hope you like your gift! Please email me your address!!!

You all mean so much to me, and I wish I had something for everyone, but please know every one of you takes the cake!!!

There is still time to get your January tag in! I can't believe I'm a little early with mine! Cheers! Here's to a FABULOUS new year!!!

Supplies:


I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!


46 comments:

  1. Oh, wow, thank you! I love getting new goodies! Your tag is fab.

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  2. A really fabulous tag and inspired to use that clock! A great word and ne I may have to remind myself over the next few months! Take care hugs x trace x

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  3. Yes, I can relate! I too have to take myself in hand again this year...Love the tag.

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  4. This take on Tim's tagis awesome, Anita. I love how you did the grandfather's clock!

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  5. What a truly fabulous tag this month Anita! Good luck with "persevere" right now mine is "be strong" as I've stil got at least 5 weeks of DH being in hospital 90" drive away & a public transport system that sucks :-(

    Sally

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  6. A fabulous interpretation of Tim's tag Anita, I love the colours and clock die you used. I am sure you will focus and persevere on your goals, look what you have achieved so far. Good luck xx

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  7. Morning, your tag is completely stunning! The clock looks amazing. Congrats to the winners.

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  8. Love your January tag Anita, and in particular the wall clock. You've just added something else to my wish list!! Hope you achieve your goals for this year. Jenny xxx

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  9. My favourite tag too (the little charm was a bit of a challenge) and I can definitely relate to how you are feeling...... Your tag is fabulous, I love the treatment you gave to the clock, it looks amazing! I hope 2014 brings you everything you wish for.

    Congratulations to Vic and Asia on their win too. Hugs, Anne xx

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  10. Utterly stunning take on the original!! Love the idea of the paint through the stencil, of and that clock with the two tones of metal looks STUNNING!!! I can totally relate to the words too, but I am sure you are going to do it this year! I think you tag is my favourite I have seen around so far! Oh and congrats to the winners of course!

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  11. Love your tag! The clock is really cool.Congrats to the winners!

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  12. Hello Miss Anita, your Tim tag is fabulous, I loooove your clock, the background id gorgeous, thanks for sharing, have a wonderful week, congrats to the winner. ((( BIG HUGS )))..

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  13. Wow I am so happy thank you Anita :) Gorgerous tag with so beautiful vintage colours and so miraclous metal elements. Greetings Asia :)

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  14. Your work never ceases to amaze me. Congratulations to the winners. Blessings!

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  15. Wonderful take on Tim's tag Anita. Love the clock!! Preserve is a great word for your year, I can totally relate!! Congrats to the winners!!

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  16. Anita, you are just too clever! Your take on Tim's January tag is most unique and love that wall clock, which now will be on my list!!! Your word is a good word and yes, I can relate and wish I can get back to where I once was! Congratulations to the winners. Enjoy the week!

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  17. Love your tag, Anita!! Yes...certainly can relate to needing to make some changes in my life...like exercise...ugh!!! Keep persevering, girlfriend!!!

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  18. An amazing tag Anita, the clock piece and background is fabulous. Hugs Annette x

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  19. Your tag is awesome! I love that clock die! :) and good luck on your goals--get your mind and heart in sync and all is possible :)

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  20. Fabulous tag Anita! Love your clock ! I barely noticed this die but seeing what you've done has made me put it on my wish list! Thanks for the inspiration ! X

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  21. Fabulous tag Anita, Love your take on it...your clock is amazing...Congrats to the winners.... Hugs May x x x

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  22. Missing words, that's a breathtaking take on Tim's tag. Wonderful.
    Congrats to the winners :)

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  23. It's gorgeous! I love especially the twist of the wall clock, brilliant!

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  24. A fabulous take on Tim's tag Anita. I adore that clock piece...its FABULOUS !!

    Huge congrats to Vic and ASia

    Hugs

    Annie x

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  25. Very cool tag. I like the size of the words, really unique. The clock is great. 'Grats to the winners.

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  26. Wow, Anita, your tag for January is flipping awesome! I LOVE it! Congrats to the winners!!

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  27. Great tag!!! LOVE the mix of "metals"!!!! ;)

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  28. Wow - your wall clock looks just wonderful - absolutely love this take on Tim's tag... Wishing you lots of luck persevering with persevering. It was my junior school motto - and I go through phases of being good at it and phases of failing completely to persevere!!

    Congrats to the lucky winners too, of course!
    Alison x

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  29. Grungy gorgeousness! Love the stencil work.

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  30. Oh I can relate to the 'perseverance' issue alright! This is FAB-U-LOUS Anita - that clock truly looks brilliant! Congrats to the winners. Nicola x

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  31. Hi Anita, I already saw this on Facebook but I had to come look again! I love, love, love what you did with the clock! The two-tone is gorgeous along with all of the texture you added. Very well done!

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  32. Awesome tag. Saw it on Facebook but wanted to see the making of it. Glad you posted as you did! I love grunge and love seeing how other people are doing it! Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Anita what a brilliant make on Tim's tag! love the clock and the neutral colors you used! wonderful! Barbarayaya

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  34. Oh my goodness!!!! Anita, this seriously has to be one of my favorite tags! I love your theme for the year (and yes I can relate!!). But that clock ... I'm speechless. That is fabulous!!! Love the different copper metal layers and the riveted embossing on the foundation layer.. Genius idea to use black card stock as the facing of the clock. Wishing you the best toward your goals, my friend! Hugs -- Mary Elizabeth

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  35. Hi Anita, I love your take on Tims January Tag, the clock is a nice alternative to the pocket watch and Persevere - I like that. I didnt win the CHA loot boo hoo!, but congrats to Asia and Vic hope you have fun playing with it all. Thank you for your visit and your lovely comments on my blog. Hugs Mo x

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  36. Anita, love your tag! The background is yummy!!!! I am always amazed at your ability to create embellishments that look so amazing. I totally thought the clock was a new Ideaology bit! You are amaze-balls! LOL And, I have one more resolution for you to add to your list. And this one should be at the very top: Be kind to yourself. You are such a beautiful soul, so kind and loving. You spread that around liberally on all of us....just be sure to share it with yourself. Love you!

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  37. How gorgeous - love all the metal madness - must pin! Wish you lived closer and we could persevere in person. :-)

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  38. Amazing tag! Love the clock and all the gears. Congrats to the winners.

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  39. LOVE your tag Anita, That clock is Amazing.
    Congrats to your winners.
    I am so behind I didn't even know you had a giveaway.so.... Yes I can relate. LOL
    Hugs Lynn

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  40. This tag is totally fantastic, Anita. Love all the beautiful elements on the clock and the background you created is wonderful! What a great start of 2014. :)

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  41. Gorgeous tag, Anita! Love it! Your alternative clock is a beauty! Hugs, Sandra

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  42. Anita...my blog hopping is a bit behind. :) Your January Tim tag is so pretty. Love your masked background. Very effective with the beautiful metallic clock assemblage on top. As always, you've created something wonderful. <3 Candy

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  43. I'm coo coo over that fabulous steam punk clock! You are not only the Artful Maven but the Steampunk maven too!

    Amy*

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  44. Wow! Your clock looks amazing Anita! Good luck with the 'Persevering'!
    Alison x

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  45. That clock is amazing!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful tag!!!!

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