12 Tags of 2013 ... May!

Good Morning!

I'm back today with this month's version of the 12 TAGS OF 2013!

For those unfamiliar with this it is a monthly challenge that Tim Holtz hosts over on his blog. Each month he creates a tag for the rest of us to interpret. At the end of each month he chooses 12 of his favourite tags to win a prize, I was lucky enough myself to win this for 2012's December Challenge!

So let's get started, here is this month's tag that he created ....

You can find a step - by - step guide on how to make it on his blog HERE.

And here is my version of the tag ...

INGREDIENTS -

Tim Holtz 'Umbrella Man' Stamp & Pappilons Stamp Set

Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Remnant Rubs, Word Band & Enameled Tags

Seam Binding Ribbon, Flowers, Gem Brad & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & Crop - A - Dile

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Ink - Rusty Hinge, Salty Ocean & Vintage Photo

Distress Stain - Salty Ocean, Spiced Marmalade, Mowed Lawn & Festive Berries

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!
NATALIE

XXX

http://www.ngcards.blogspot.co.uk/

12 Tags of 2013 ... April!

Good Morning!

For those of you that are new to what this is it's called the 12 Tags of 2013 and this is where Tim Holtz creates a tag each month for other Crafters to create their own version of! At the end of each month Tim chooses 12 people who shared their interpretation to win a prize. Oh and it doesn't have to be identical, you can give it your own twist!

You can find a complete STEP BY STEP GUIDE to making this Tag over on his blog which you can find HERE or by clicking the photo above.

I really enjoyed making this months tag, what with the gorgeous Patina effect background created by using various Distress Paints and combining the Paints with Stains on Seam Binding Ribbon to give an equally nice effect!

I also got the chance to try something I never had before, Clearly for Art Modelling Film! This is a clear plastic type sheet that once heated becomes flexible for just enough time for you to shape and mould it how you want, creating great 3D shapes! I have added a Close-up further down in the post so you can see just how it looks.

Okay so here it is, my version of this month's tag!

INGREDIENTS -

Tim Holtz 'Easter Blueprints' Stamp Set

Art Parts Clearly for Art Modelling Film

Tim Holtz Paper Distresser

Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Gears, Tissue Paper, Word Band, Mini Numeral & Film-strip Ribbon

Do Crafts Metal Clock Face

Butterfly & Metal Charms

Flowers, Dew Drops, Glitter, Gem Brads, & Seam Binding Ribbon

Ranger Glossy Accents & Liquid Pearls - White Opal

INKS USED -

Distress Paint - Antiqued Bronze, Tarnished Brass, Salty Ocean, Weathered Wood, Salty Ocean,

Seedless Preserves & Victorian Velvet

Distress Stain - Rusty Hinge

Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Evergreen Bough & Rusty Hinge

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

NATALIE

XXX

http://www.ngcards.blogspot.co.uk/

12 Tags of 2013 ... March!

Good Morning!

Blimey this year is going fast! I can't believe it's time for me to share my version of the MARCH Tag by Tim Holtz already! For those of you that are new to what this is it's called the 12 Tags of 2013 where Tim Holtz creates a tag each month for everyone to create their own version of! At the end of each month Tim chooses 12 people who shared their interpretation to win a prize! I even managed to be one of those 12 for the December version!

 Also don't worry if you don't have all the same products that he has used, your tag doesn't have to be exactly the same as it's all down to how you interpret it and give it your own twist!

Here is what Tim's Tag looks like this month ...

You can find a Step - by - Step on how to create each month's tag over on his blog. 

Just click HERE to go straight to it!

Here is MY version ...

INGREDIENTS -

Tim Holtz 'Butterfly' Movers & Shapers Die

Magnolia Sentiment Stamp

Magnolia Grass Die & Butterfly Paper

Tim Holtz Distress Core'dinations

Tim Holtz Metal Flowers Idea-ology

Seam Binding Ribbon, Flower Charm, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops

Ranger Glossy Accents & Liquid Pearls - Daffodil 

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Stain - Tattered Rose, Peeled Paint & Broken China

Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

Distress Paint - Bundled Sage, Spun Sugar, Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint & Broken China

Thanks for popping by, I hope you will give it a go yourselves!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
NATALIE

XXX

http://www.ngcards.blogspot.co.uk/

12 Tags of 2013 ... February!

Good Morning!
Natalie here again today and it's time fo rme to share this month's version of the 12 TAGS OF 2013! If any of you are still unaware of what this is, it is where Tim Holtz creates a tag for blog readers to create their own version of. Each month he will pick 12 of his favourites who will win a prize and I was lucky enough to be one of those with my December tag!

Anybody can join in whether they are a beginner or not as it's all about how YOU interpret it.

Without any further ado it's time for me to share with you the February version!

First up is Tim Holtz's version ....

You can find a step by step guide of how to create his tag HERE.

Next up is mine!!!
You may notice I have changed the theme of mine from Valentines to Birthday. Simply because I don't own the Valentines Stamp set that he has used. This is okay to do remember as it's all about how you interpret it yourself. I have basically followed Tim's guide as usual with replacing a few items used. I added some Foam Tape beneath my coloured image before attaching it to the tag to give it a 3D effect. I have also used it on my Word Token.

INGREDIENTS -

Tim Holtz 'Birthday Blueprints' Stamp Set

Design Paper by LOTV Nitwits Collection

Tim Holtz Tissue Paper, Paper Distressing Tool & Word Token

Tim Holtz Ideo-ology Trinket Pin, Jump Ring, Word Token, Coloured Twine & Word Sticker

Flowers, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & 3D Foam Tape

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Ink - Black Soot

Distress Stain - Festive Berries & Fired Brick

Distress Markers - Old Paper, Mustard Seed & Barn Door

Thanks for popping by, I'l see you all again on Saturday!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
NATALIE

XXX

www.ngcards.blogspot.co.uk 

12 Tags of 2013 ... January!

Good Morning!

As promised I am back today with my version of this month's tag for 12 Tags of 2013! This was great fun last year and I am so glad that Tim Holtz decided to carry on with it again this year! Incase you are un-familiar with this all you have to do is create your own version of a tag that Tim has created each month. If you submit your entry you could be picked as one of the 12 winners each month chosen specially by Tim for a prize! Luckily enough last month I was one of these winners! Your version of the tag doesn't have to be exactly the same as his, adding your own personal twist on it works great!

So without further ado here is this month's tag ...

If you click the picture or the link above you will find a very detailed step - by - step of how to create this month's tag by Tim which is extremely helpful.

I myself have improvised on my version as I didn't have the embossing folder used for the background, the stamps or clip. However I have to say I do love the finished result!

I thought I would share a photo of how the tag looks after decorating the background. I chose to use the Cuttlebug 'Snow Dots' embossing folder for the background then the same inks Tim used along with the 'Spritz Technique' which is basically where you spritz some water from a bottle onto the tag. Make sure you do this gently however as you want water droplets instead of a mist to land.

As mentioned earlier you can find a step - by- step for the tag over on Tim's blog.

INGREDIENTS -

Tim Holtz Stamp Sets - 'Urban Tapestry' & 'Curious Possibilities' 

Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations Die - Gadget Gears

Tim Holtz Ideo-ology - Sprocket Gears & Game Spinners

Tim Holtz Film-Strip Ribbon & Tim Holtz Paper Distresser

Ranger Glossy Accents

Seam Binding Ribbon, Metal Flourish Embellishment & Dew Drops

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Rusty Hinge & Stormy Sky

Distress Stains - Weathered Wood, Antiqued Bronze, Brushed Pewter & Tarnished Brass

Thanks for popping by, I do hope you will give this month's tag a try!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
NATALIE

XXX
http://www.ngcards.blogspot.co.uk/