12 Tags of 2012 - August

Tim's tag this month was absolutely stunning! I loved the feminine and vintage feel it had, with that tiny bit of grunge as well,  so I wanted to do mine the same way, but I didn't have all the goods. I know wonders never seize...right?!? 

So I had to improvise a little. Then there was the trick to making a jumbo tag work (my favorite size), which usually causes me grief, but I made this texture fade work by embossing with it three times to get the effect I needed. I have been collecting cameos for quite some time now, and have a great little stash of them, so I decided to use one here since I didn't have the silhouette stamp. I added lace to the bottom because I didn't have the die to cut it. So then, I thought I ought to just keep going with my improvisations and use some other flowers instead of the gorgeous ones he made with the pinecone die, which I just happen to have. I changed the sentiment up as well, because frankly, I have to remind myself to find the beautiful points and/or things in my daily life when I get so bogged down with other things that are not so beautiful. Always count your blessings!!!

I am submitting this tag to Linda's Compendium of Curiousities II Challenge based on Tim's book of the same name, using his "Perfect Pearls Mist" technique, and to Simon Says Stamp & Show's challenge of "Paint It"...lots of gold acrylic goodness going on here. 

Supplies:
From My Stash: Sizzix Texture Fade, Girl Paperie Jubilee Clear Stamps, cameo

Jumbo Manila Tag 8x4 (FJ)	Distress Embossing Ink (FJ)	Ranger Black Embossing Powder	Adirondack Gold Acrylic Paint Dabber (FJ)	Ranger Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber - Pitch Black
Black Soot Distress Ink (FJ)	Tea Dye Distress Ink	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain	Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool-With 2 Blending Foams	Parchment Petals Scroll - Prima Marketing Flowers
Adirondack Red Pepper Color Wash	Perfect Pearls Mist In Perfect Pearl	Perfect Pearls Mist In Heirloom Gold	Rose Venise Lace Trim	Distress Stain In Antique Linen (FJ)
Alterations Movers & Shapers Mini Flourish Die	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Grunge Paper	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Chitchat Stickers	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Wire Pins	Idea-ology Type Charms
Idea-ology Locket Keys	Idea-ology Baubles	Jump Rings - Idea-ology	Rayon Seam Binding	Distress Stain In Aged Mahogany
Glossy Accents

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!

The Wearing Of The Plaid

One of my friends is turning the big 5-0 soon, so I thought she needed a little memento of the occasion, but one that didn't scream, "Oh my gosh, I'm 50!".  I wanted to design this around the Everything Wendy Vecchi Yahoo Group's current challenge of "Plaid". I love plaid and couldn't wait to make my own design using Wendy's stamped image of it. There is even a pattern of plaid in Scotland from my family's clan (MacFarland) designed an ion ago. I have always wanted to get a bolt of it to make something grand to wear...someday!

I am also submitting this to Hels Sheridan's Sunday Stamper challenge of "Patterns", and The Stamp Man's Challenge of "Celebrations".

I stamped all my Art Parts using Wendy's stamps  and Archival Ink, and then colored them in with Dylusions Ink Sprays using the water brush pens.

 

I even used the Dylusions to color the velvet trim.

I trimmed the base and ticket in Pitch Black Acrylic Paint and then used a white pen to add a little more detail.

 

 

 Supplies:
From My Stash: all trims, snaps, rhinestones, picture hangers

Wendy Vecchi Art Parts In Large Flourish Frames	Wendy Vecchi Art Parts Residence	Wendy Vecchi Art Parts ATC Art	Wendy Vecchi Art Parts Guy, Gals, & Phones	Wendy Vecchi Be Inspired Make Art Stamp Set
Wendy Vecchi Label It Art Stamp Set	Wendy Vecchi Art Rules Stamp Set	Wendy Vecchi Studio 490 Dressed For Art Stamp Set	Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink (FJ)	Archival Ink In Manganese
Dylusions Ink Spray In Pure Sunshine (FJ)	Dylusions Vibrant Turquoise Ink Spray	Dylusions Fresh Lime Ink Spray	Dylusions Ink Spray In Bubblegum Pink	Tim Holtz Water Brush, Detailer Brush Nib
Water Brush, Broad Tip	Uni-ball pen - White	Adirondack Pitch Black Acrylic Paint Dabber (FJ)	Specialty Stamping Paper (FJ)	Glossy Accents

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July ATC's Received

Hello everyone! I wanted to share my happy mail with you from the All Things Tim Yahoo Group. I received my July ATC swaps! It's so great to see other people's work up close and personal!

Claudine Criner  (Love your background...so cool and the color is perfect with the center image! The sentiment couldn't be better. Love all of your extras!)

Stephen Jew, aka Bear Crazy Man ( Fabulous design here...love the embossed Lady! The soft feel of the card is fabulous with the textured stars!)

Chris Rickert, aka The Scrappy Lassie (All the layered elements are wonderful! The texture is great, especially with the canvas ribbon!)

And, here is mine again.

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!