TIM HOLTZ 2015 DECEMBER TAG

Tim Holtz 2015 Dec. Tag

May I have a DRUM ROLL PLEASE....

"BANG BANG TAP TAP THUMP THUMP"....

Here it is...Tim Holtz 2015 December Tag..

THE LAST ONE of THIS YEAR...

If you are interested in making this tag

just follow the link to Tim's Blog and he

has the directions right there for you!

http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-december/

 I just LOVE THIS TAG..

It is sooo me...

and the basic components of this tag

were very simple and fun to do. The main thing 

that took the most time were cutting the

leaves, inking and shaping them

 and gluing them on.

I am also feeling so proud of 

what I was able to accomplish......

I completed every tag!

 (My first tag was

late - sooo sorry...and I also completed 

some older tags that I found that appealed 

to me - I just never posted the older tag versions).

I am definitely  hooked on creating TIM'S TAGS!

If you haven't done this...you should ....

it is soooo much FUN!!! 

Here is my 2015 DECEMBER TAG:

Here is what I did different.

I used regular burlap, because I didn't have

the self adhesive textured surfaces.  I just

glued a burlap rectangle to the tag and cut around it,

to cut off the excess.  I used Barn Door 

Distress Spray on the stencil.  I was worried that it would be

 too bright, but it was PERFECT!... I used my 

FESTIVE GREENERY #657467 strip die

because I didn't have the punches.

Oh and I almost forgot I used this little 

Martha Stewart punch too.  

I used some "Jingle Bells" that I had

from Michaels.  I didn't do any of

the stitching because my little craft

sewing machine broke recently.  (Boo Hoo)!

I used some red checked ribbon instead of paper,

and for the topper ribbon I used Tim's and sprayed it 

with Iced Spruce, Bundled Sage,

Tarnished Brass and Walnut Distress Stain .

My favorite part was making the wreath...it was 

really a "labor" of love.... cutting out all those

leaves, pinching the middles to make
the vein down the middle,  inking them,
 and gluing them to making the wreath.

I enjoyed it so much that I made another one. LOL!

I inked this tag using the ink left on my mat 

from my first tag and on the stencil.

I used the holly die cuts from the same die

and used paper scraps this time around.

I typed the sentiments on a typewriter,

tied the bells (also from Michaels) to some

twine, added some red bling for berries, and inked

my ribbon (TPC Studio - Holly Jolly #2010877),
before tying it in a knot and gluing it on. 

The Vintage Tinsel Ribbon #00392 was from Pink Paislee.

I used Ground Espresso to ink everything.

OHHH it turned out sooo pretty!
I hope this post doesn't come across
as too abrupt, but I had just a small
window of opportunity to sneak down
 to my craft room ..there is still a lot of
Christmas celebrating going on!
 

SO EXCITED AND SAD AT THE
SAME TIME TO BE ALL DONE
BECAUSE THIS CRAFTY TAG YEAR
IS AT AN END!
 

And NOW.... the most IMPORTANT part...

THANK YOU TIM HOLTZ 
FROM THE BOTTOM

OF MY HEART FOR THIS 

FABULOUS 

FUN FILLED

JOURNEY

THAT YOU TOOK ME ON 
FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR.

(My hubby was very JEALOUS! He didn't 

understand why I HAD to spend sooo much time

in my craft room) 

Sooo GOOD BYE my CRAFTY FRIENDS ...

until next time...because I do want to ....

continue this journey.....

TIM HOLTZ 2015 NOVEMBER TAG

Tim Holtz 2015 November Tag

Here it it...Tim's NEW tag for November.

If you are interested in learning how Tim made

this Autumn Tag then follow this link to his blog

and he will provide all the directions you need

to make this sweet little tag.

http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-november/

I really enjoyed the process of making my tag for November!

I made a pumpkin tag last month, so I decided I would

finally play with my Bird Crazy Dies this month.

I love birds and I have grown to really like these little guys.

I went a little crazy myself and bought most everything that went with

these cute little guys.  The Bird Crazy die, the Bird Crazy stamps,

the (Bird) Crazy Things die and the stamp, and then there is the (Bird) Crazy

Talk stamp set...the only thing I haven't bought yet is the

(Bird) Crazy Thoughts stamp set.

 Oh yes...I am really into these crazy birds!

This is the (Bird) Crazy Thoughts Stamp Set:

The only thing "Bird Crazy" I haven't bought yet!

Simon Says Stamp has all these "Bird Crazy" products
and probablyanything scrappy you need.

Here is my "Bird Crazy" November 2015 Tag:

I hope you get my little sense of "Bird Humor,"

with Thanksgiving almost here.  LOL!

This tag doesn't really have any "girlie" items on it either,

unless you count the little bit of shimmer in the ribbon and

on the buckle of his hat.

This bird is definitely a "guy" to me.

Maybe Tim will make a female version!

MY SUPPLIES:

Tag:  #8 Ranger Craft Inkssentials Surfaces # ISM27973

Distress Inks:  Frayed Burlap, Pumice Stone, Brushed Corduroy, Black Soot,

Rusty Hinge, Wild Honey, Barn Door, Abandoned Coral, Mustard Seed, Fossilized Amber,

Ground Espresso and Walnut Stain

Ranger Archival Ink:  Jet Black

Distress Paint:  Picket Fence, Antique Brass

Distress Spray:  Antique Brass, Fossilized Amber, Walnut

 Dies:  Tim Holtz Bird Crazy #660964

Tim Holtz Crazy Things #660953

Alphanumeric #660056

Rubber Stamps:  Bird Crazy  #CMS212

Crazy Things #CMS237

Birthday Blueprint #CMS053

Stampabilities Wood Block Stamp Mesh Background #OR1046

Marker:  Fine Point Black

Paper:  Tim Holtz Water Color Cardstock #TDA39549

Ranger Foil Sheets #ISF40576

Scratch Paper:  White, Brown

Embellishments:

Ribbon: Tim Holtz Crinkle Ribbon #TH93020

Hemp Cord:   #1936-91M Earthy Colors

Tim Holz Wishbone #TH93071

TOOLS

Craft Mat:  Ranger Ink Essentials Craft Sheet #NSC20667

Die Cutting Machine:  Vagabond  #656850

Distress Sprayer:  #TDA47414

Brayer:  Speedball #41217

Ranger Heat It Craft Tool:  #HIT00471

 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tool: #IBT40965

Water Brush: Tim Holtz Detailer Water Brush #TIP33080

Other:  Ranger Glossy Accents #GAC17042

Pop Dots: Paper Studio Sticky Doos #430892

Ranger Glue Stick:  #IWT44666

To make the background of this stamp, I really tried to

follow along with Tim's directions.  I squirted a little

Picket Fence white paint on my craft mat and ran my brayer

through it and applied it to my stamp.

This was the closest stamp I had to the
Linen background stamp that Tim used.

This is Tim's Mesh and Linen stamp set. 

 He used the one on the bottom.  

 I was a little timid with my paint

 at first because in the past I  just stuck my stamp in the paint

and applied it to my project.

Using the brayer to apply the paint was a new trick for me.

But since the stamp was a fairly large one,

I can see that applying the paint with the brayer was definitely the

proper way to do this...(no I wasn't doubting Tim..but myself).

Then I stamped my image onto my tag.

 Dried it with my heat tool to set it. 

I did not have the sprays that I he suggested using

so I just used  distress inks (Frayed Burlap and Pumice) on my Craft Sheet,

gave a little squirt of water over the distress inks

and dragged my tag through the ink and dried it.Then

I applied ground espresso to the edges of my tag

 with my mini inker.

I didn't get as much concentrated color in the center

of the tag as Tim, but I am in LOVE with this back ground even more.

This back ground turned out sooooo COOL.
I love the vintage look of it and how it
looks like it has so much texture.

Next I veered completely off the grid and did my
own thing.  I took the birthday stamp, cupcake, applied
washi tape to the image next to the outer lines.
This is so I wouldn't get ink on the image....just
the lines. 
 

Then I stamped this image along the left edge
of the tag,leaving space at the bottom for a word.

I then picked out the bird I wanted to use,

stamped it onto water color paper (two times in 

case  I wanted to layer some of the parts), used 

distress inks with my water color brush to color one of the 

stamped images, then die cut the colored image.

I then went back to Tim's directions to apply the

foil to the edges of the tag.  I have been wanting

to do this since January.  This was really easy and I 

LOVE the result.  Just apply some glue with your glue

stick to the edges where you think you want foil, 

place your foil....FOIL SIDE UP...over the glue...

give a little RUB A DUB DUB....remove it....and 

like magic..you have this shimmery foil effect on the surface.

AMAZING!

Next I went back to work on the main focus of my tag...the BIRD....

I wanted him to have a pilgrim hat.  I stamped the witches hat

from the Crazy Things stamp onto watercolor paper, colored

it using my waterbrush and black soot,

then I colored the band and the buckle, then die cut it out.

For the buckle I used brass paint then glossy accented it.

I then cut along the base of the hat is a straight line and cut off

the pointed parts of the brim, reinked the edges using black archival ink

and TA DA...instant pilgim hat. Oh I can't wait to get a picture...

but I have got to finish.

I glossy accented the eyes to my second stamped bird, after it 

was dry, I cut them out. I also colored the beak of the 2nd bird and cut that out.

I then pop dotted these parts onto the bird.  Oh he is looking cute! 

I decided to do the wings too!

I went on line got an image of a turkey leg, printed it, colored it,

and hand cut this out.  

Then I stamped the hearts from the Crazy Things stamp.

I colored them with Barn Door and Abandoned Coral and cut

them out.

 I then started assembling my tag.  I placed everything on my tag

then glued it down.  I then drew the word BIRD in a rectangle at the top 

of the bird...you know to kind of give it the look of a blueprint stamp.

 I then cut out the word "THANKFUL."

I had to use the letters because the block word was too large.

I glued these on after inking them with walnut distress ink at the tag base.

I then wrapped hemp cord above the word and tied it in a knot.

Then I inked my ribbon with the yellows and sprayed

 it with antique brass and walnut stain.

Then I tied my wishbone with hemp cord and put it on

the ribbon.  I took some walnut distress ink and applied

some ink around the images for some shading ....

Oh He is CUTE...I had so much

FUN....

I think I turned into a "CRAZY BIRD" at the end...LOL!

(I am not sure what is green at the top of my tag...I believe

something is reflecting off of the foil)

Hope you like my "BIRD CRAZY" tag!

Thank you for all the fun Tim!!!

TIM HOLTZ 2015 OCTOBER TAG

Tim Holtz 2015 October Tag

Here it is my Scrappy Friends....Tim's October Tag!

He's so "cute" and "ugly" ....LOL!!!!!!

If you want to see how Tim made this monster tag, 

follow the link to his blog and he walks you right 

through it.

http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-october/

This year is flying by so very fast.  Now that Fall is

here, my life gets very crazy.  We have soooo many things 

happening between work, school, football and lots

of Birthdays all the way to the end of the year. I can just

feel myself aging...Ahhh but I am having fun with this life....

and that's what it's all about!  Being happy! Following along with 

Tim on this 2015 Tag journey has made me very happy!!!!

I didn't think I was going to get this made with everything I had 

to do ...but I did. 

H A DOUBLE P Y HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!

In honor of my oldest son's birthday, which was his due date, 

and is his BIRTHDAY.....HERE IT IS...

MY OCTOBER 2015 TAG:

(I hope you like it)!

HAPPY BOOTHDAY WILL!

William is..... drum rolls please:

28 years old today...Yep...telling my age here.

 Birthday Party takes place later today.

I still have lots to do!  

Sooo....let's get down to business:

 

TAG SUPPLIES:

 

TH Alteration Dies: 

Tag & Bookplate #656938

Pumpkin Jack #657463

Mini Scary Jack-o-lantern Set #657462

TH Thinlits Dies:

Celebrate #660223

Halloween #660957

Labels #660060

Birthday Blueprint #659882 

(this is a stamp and die set)

Tools:

Sander, Stylus, Mini ink blending tool 

Distress Inks:

Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, Black Soot

Fossilized Amber, Hickory Smoke, Vintage Photo,

Walnut Stain

Distress Marker:

Black Soot

Adhesives:

Glossy Accents, Beacons 3-in-1,

TomBo Aqua Mono Liquid Glue

Mini Ink Blending tool

Stencil:

Spatters #THS009

Paper:

We R Memory Keepers - Spookville:

Numbered Notes

Graphic 45 - Happy Haunting Collection

Midnight Magic

Cardstock:

I just used these colors from my

scrap bin:

black, green, yellow, orange, and white.

The black and white diagonal stripe was in my

scrap bin too. 

Embellishments:

Paper Studio Ribbon #780379

Paper Studio Spare Parts Googly eye Brads #717017

 Fancy Pants Bulb Shape Safety Pins #106

Recollection Stickers Ghosts & Bats #158919

Art-i-cake Charm #ALH46556

Making the Tag:

I cut my tag out of an old manila folder to use as my base tag and cut

 my Numbered Notes paper into a tag using the Tag and Bookplate Die.

I glued the cardstock to the base tag, sanded and 

inked it using Hickory Smoke Distress ink.

Next I cut Jack out two times out of orange and 

yellow scrap paper, and a small 

piece of green for the stem.

I used a stylus to draw the lines on the orange paper of Jack.

I place him on an old mouse pad as I drew the lines so 

I could get an indention. 

I then gave Jack a face by using the  Mini Scary Jack-o-lantern die.

Then I sanded and inked Jack with hickory smoke.

I placed Jack on my tag to get a feel for where he

needed to go and to see how much room was left for

embellishments.

I removed Jack and stenciled some splatters 

using black soot at the top and 

bottom right corner.  I wasn't sure yet how I was going

to embellish the tag so I put the splatters where I thought

 I might have open areas.

I cut the "HALLOWEEN" strip off of the Graphic 45

paper, inked it and glued it to the bottom of the tag.

Now to finish Jack.

I put the yellow cut out of Jack under the orange cut out

and lightly traced his face onto the yellow Jack.

I removed the orange Jack and took my Distress inks:

 Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, and Fossilized Amber

and inked the areas for his eyes, nose, and mouth that I

traced onto the yellow Jack keeping near the edges.

I wanted his face to "GLOW" from within...like he was lit.  

I gently sanded and inked his "Top" and glued it

to the top of his head on the orange Jack and then placed

the orange Jack on top of the yellow Jack.

I then proceeded to gently glue Jack together at the edges.

I wanted the inside to be open to give him a 

3 D effect.  I then attempted to glue him onto the

tag.  He was rather wide so I left part of Jack 

hanging off the edge of the tag and bowed him a little

in the middle.  That is how I was able to have Jack's  face 

lift off the inside layer.

I wanted this tag to say Happy Halloween BOOthday.

So I got busy trying to figure out how to get this

on the tag in such a small space.

I found the Art-i-cake charm that said "Happy Halloween"

............this is soooo "Perfect!"

So then I took the Thinlits Halloween and Celebrate 

word dies and cut out the words Boo and Birthday 

two times in black and yellow.  I cut off the Bir

in Birthday and glued  the word Boo to the 

beginning of the word in the

black and yellow.

I now had "boothday" in black and yellow.

Then I glued the yellow on top of the black so the 

black would shadow the yellow and distressed

it with Spiced Marmalade ink.

I then needed a label for this to go on. I used one of the larger

labels from the thinlits label set and cut it in black and green.

I cut the outer embossed edge off the green and 

glued it to the black label. It was a little tight, but I'm

thinking it will work.  But it still needed some 

more layers.  I cut a small candle out using the 

Birthday Blueprint set, and inked it using Spiced 

Marmalade and Vintage Photo, being careful to

leave some yellow in the middle of the flame.

Then I put some glossy accents on the flame.

I placed the word "boothday" and the candle 

onto the label....and the oo's in the word 

"boothday" said, "We need eyes."  

So I got out the word Boo from the Halloween

thinlits die set and cut it in white card stock.  I then

used the circles from inside the o's to glue onto the back

of the word "boothday." I used a black soot distress 

marker to make eyes inside the white circles.

I could feel the tag finally coming together.  I place the label

onto the tag next to Jack at the top.  It was going to 

cover up most of the splatters, but that's O K.

I  then went digging in my stash and found the ghost and

bat stickers and the google eye brads....Gotta go with it.

I just couldn't work fast enough now.

  The bats went on the label and I glued it on.

Jack got some eyes. I put 2 ghosts on the tag, one by Jacks top and 

one by his cheek.  I then added the ribbon and the charm.

Ta Daaaaaa!!!!

All Done!

Now to get Will's presents wrapped and his cards signed...Yep

this tag is going on his gift, but I am sure I will end up with 

it so I can put it with the rest of my 2015 tags.

BOO!

 

 

 

TIM HOLTZ 2015 SEPTEMBER TAG

Tim Holt 2015 September Tag

Here is Tim's Tag for September 2015.  

For directions and supplies, follow the link to 

Tim's blog. He gives the "BEST" directions on how

to make this GORGEOUS tag.

http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-september/

I was so pleased to see all the color in this month's tag.

Does this mean we will have a vibrant Fall????

I really hope so...if not...I'll just look at my pretty tag

I made from following Tim's directions 

(with only a few changes...LOL).

With Fall finally here, it got me thinking about how

fast this year is flying by and then I realized there are

only 3...YES...3 more tags to make for this year.

I have really enjoyed making these tags...so much so

that I began going through older tag posts hunting for other

tags that I wanted to make.   I have made six extra tags.

I am happy that I have been able to stick to my commitment.

It has really brought me a lot of pleasure.

(Wish I was better about that in some other areas of my life, ha, ha).

Here is my version of Tim's September Tag:

 

My favorite part about this tag (besides all that pretty color)

was using my flourish with the transparent paste.  That was

"SOOOO COOL!"

I really LOVE how it catches the light and shines.

I am so happy that the colors shine right through it...kind of

like they are under water!

I also like how the butterflies look as if they are going to 

fly right off the tag.  Such a fun effect.

I made 3 changes to my tag...I added some Gold Glimmer Mist.

I thought it went well with the Fall motif.  I used some black and

white twine and I used the word "SOUVENIR."

This tag is my "SOUVENIR" for the month of September!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and if you want...

leave a little "SCRAPPY LOVE!"

TIM HOLTZ AUGUST TAG 2015

Tim Holtz August Tag 2015

Here is Tim's Tag for this month and the link to
to all the supplies he used and how he made it.
 http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-august/

Well I finally completed my August Tag.
Nothing like cutting it close to the wire!!!!
I tell you when I first saw this tag, I was like...
Blah...because the man and the colors just didn't appeal
to my taste.  But that was just my first reaction to the
visual tag.  So the creative side of me started reading and following
the post and within seconds I was hooked. I began thinking
about what I wanted on "MY" August tag, and
what story I wanted to tell, and could I actually
apply his techniques to "MY" tag.
As always Tim shows us the way.
My tag is TOTALLY different from his,
and I am again amazed at my finished tag.
I have to Thank Tim AGAIN, for all his
inspiration and encouragement because
without that...I know I wouldn't be
attempting this!
Here is my AUGUST 2015 TAG:

 

I wanted my tag to reflect something that I could
actually relate to.  I began looking at pictures, because
I knew I had to use something with meaning to me.
I ran across some pictures that I took in July.  We were all
blowing bubbles outside.  I immediately recalled the happiness
of that day and the "HEAT" of Summer!

Here are my two favorite pictures from that day.
 

(This is the photo I picked)

I have been waiting ALL month long to try and
get this tag completed and something always
interfered.  It is a relief to FINALLY say
Hooray....it's done!

SUPPLIES / TOOLS I USED
 Vagabond
Magnetic Platform
Clear Plates
Heat Tool
Craft Sheet
 Tiny Attacher
Sissors
Sander
 My own photo
 #8 Manila Tags
 Multi Medium – Matte
 Ranger White Gesso
Clear Packaging
Recollection Very Small Circle Punches
Hand Hole Punch
Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Crinkle Ribbon
  Dew Drops Winter Retreat  DD24
STENCIL
Rays THS003
 DIES
TH Alphanumeric 660056
Impression Obsession Clouds DIE068-A
 DISTRESS INKS 
Vintage Photo
Abandoned Coral
Spiced Marmalade
Mustard Seed
Barn Door
RANGER ARCHIVAL INK
Aquamarine
Monarch Orange
Potting Soil
DISTRESS SPRAY
Evergreen Bough
Rusty Hinge
Tarnished Brass
PAINT
Fossilized Amber
ALCOHOL INK
Mushroom
 STAMPS
TH - Documented CMS226
Hero Arts - Summer C3036
Stampendous - Destressed Type R140
PAPER
Pebbles 732605 - 1905 Pine
Bo Bunny Double Dot Ocean Journal
Cosmo Cricket Social Club / Jazz
TINY TYPES
Webster's Pages All That Glitters WS1140
EXTRA
Stash:  Gold Metal Sun

I mainly followed Tim's directions.
I used brown hues instead of black.
I was trying to get a feel of sunshine, so I stuck with
yellow, oranges and red with a touch of aqua for some
added color.
I used the Alphanumeric die because I wanted to
say something specific that I didn't have in a die.
I was trying to keep the Rays from the stencil showing
through, but after I used the matte medium and some of the
sprays...it got lost in the layers.
I really enjoyed challenging myself on this tag.....trying
to figure out how to simulate bubbles, without losing them
totally within the layers as I did with the stencil. Also, I
wanted my words to still show up...
As always when I do these tags...I learn so much. I will
start using my archival ink colors more when I stamp instead of
sticking to black and brown.  I just love how my ticket
turned out.
I also love spraying the crinkle ribbon to match the tag.
It is on my favorite list of finishing touches.
SOOOO I am ready to see Tim's September's Tag....
XOXOXO

Tim Holtz 2015 July Tag

USA TAG 2015

One of the things that I have really enjoyed about

making these tags is that I am using product that I have

always wanted to use and I am becoming more comfortable

using them.  It is SOOO MUCH FUN!

 I loved making this simple tag this month and adding some 

little sparkle to mine.  

And yes...I did  make a few changes for this tag...
but not much....

For a complete list of supplies used for Tim's Tag,
follow this link to his blog.
http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-july/

I had to change my ink because I didn't have my Hickory
Smoke (YET) so I used some Weathered Wood.
 I also used some Tattered Angels Silver Sugar
Glimmer Mist to add a little shimmer. (You can't see
it in the photo...but it's there). Then I used a pretty sparkly star
from Teresa Collins Blingage - Shelly's Stars to dangle with
an eagle charm (found in my stash) from the ribbon.
There were several things I really enjoyed about making this tag:
I love tearing the paper and adding ink...I haven't used this technique
in a long time, but have always loved the look.
I also loved adding ink to the ribbon along the edges and adding more
distress color to age it.  It looked so vintage ..LOVE!
The only other change I made was to add some distress picket fence
to my eagle and star and I scuffed up my # so it wasn't so shiny.
To finish my look I added walnut distress ink to my # and  around the edge of the tag.
Oh I almost forgot...I didn't have the rubons...so I typed the word
brave onto the label.  I realize that I used a red label instead of the black,
but it's such a small difference, that I left it...Besides...I do like red! I think
the word shows up better beside the red too, since mine was typed!
One thing I need to work on...
My sewing...I can't sew straight line on these tags to save my life...LOL
(But there are NO MISTAKES ...right?)
AND.... I love the Distress Glaze.... I can't wait to use it again!

I love the 4th of JULY....being with family...cooking out...
and of course the OHHHS and AHHHS of the fireworks!
A Perfect Tag for a Perfect Day!
GOD BLESS OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN!

Thank you for stopping by for a visit....
Leave some LUV if you feel like it!

  

Tim Holtz January Tag 2015

Tim Holtz January Tag 2015

Here is Tim's Tag

As usual Tim has made an AMAZING TAG.

You can check out Tim's Tag, all the directions, and

the products he used on his blog:

http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-january/

I can't believe that June is almost over and I 

am just now completing my January Tag. 

I am just so happy I finally made the tag as

I fell in love with the entire process of creating it.

When I began making the tags for this year,

January just flew by and I wasn't able to make mine

in time to post.  I always knew I wanted to change mine up 

a little bit.  With January celebrating the beginning of a new year,

I really wanting to create an impression of fireworks.

I love fireworks....it is just a beautiful explosion of

color in the sky for everyone to "AHHH" over.

So that is how the idea of my tag developed.

Here is my version of Tim's January 2015 Tag.

I made my background following Tim's

directions.  Then I got to work

using Tim's Label Die: #660060.

I am really loving this die and finding it very

versatile.  I used some scraps of black and gray card stock

and gold shimmer paper to cut out the 

design shapes for the fireworks.  I off set the shapes 

as I layered the design and of course I inked and distressed

everything! For my numbers I drew them on chipboard and

hand cut them out.  Then for the five I used the glitter,

and for the one I used layers of paint and finished with a 

coat of Glossy Accents.  I used a Vial Label behind the one, 

inked it with Walnut Distress Ink, and stamped

 Jan on it and used a fine black sharped to make

some small dots under the month. I used a small brad 

and a gear on the smallest firework.

 I also added some bling ...a little extra ohhh and ahhh!

For the chit chat stickers, I put them inside a Sizzix 

Frame, Stamp Combo die.  I backed it with chipboard, 

painted and distressed it, Glossy Accented, and used

 twine and a Hitch Fastener for a knob to hang

it on.  In the center I distressed the itty bitty heart brad my 

girlfriend gave me from her stash.  I followed 

Tim's directions on the twenty.  After everything was

adhered to the page, I then continued to layer with 

Tarnish Brass Spray Stain, some Picket Fence 

(I splattered with an old paint brush) and some Walnut 

Distress Ink and Spray Stain.  I was heavy on the tarnished 

brass spray, but I was really happy with the look of this tag

when I was finished
. 

Supplies I didn't use:

Arrow, star, spritzer, splatter brush, Krylon gold leafing

pen, and I used the Vial Labels not the Index labels.

 I was at a girlfriend's house and 

didn't have all my product I wanted to use for this tag.

However, I was really pleased with the outcome.

It turned out totally different from ANYTHING I 

have ever made before....probably the most 

distressed look of anything I have done.

I really got into it....

This tag was all about the layering

of color, expressing a fireworks display, and making

it SHIMMER! I wish you could see it for real, because

I don't think my picture did it justice.

I am loving my January Tag!!!!!!