Yet another monthly Tim Holtz tag done in the nick of time. Actually, I made a card, not a tag.
I loved the patriotic theme of Tim’s July 2013 tag, but since I’m doing it at the end of July and don’t have the Old Glory
I felt bad sticking the little birdie behind bars, though, so I let him peek out. 🙂
Tim’s technique of coloring over Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint with Distress Stains gives such a cool effect. I used Broken China Distress Stain for the bird, Vintage Photo Distress Stain for the branch, and Spiced Marmalade Distress Stain
Some of the other embellishments:
- Trinket Pin
- Mini Gear
- Jump Rings
- Symphony Tissue Tape
- Glass Pearls from Joann’s
- May Arts 1″ wide silk ribbon
I also really liked Tim’s idea of stamping ribbon with Jet Black Archival Ink and then coloring patches with Distress Stains. I used Broken China and Wild Honey which make a pretty emerald green when mixed.
Oh, and lest I forget, today is What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday, so here’s a pic of my desk when I was done making this card. Just about as messy as you’d expect. 🙂
Happy Woyww and Happy creating!
What a sweet tag I that crackle looks fantastic and love the warm colours you’ve used hugs Nikki I’m posted Here
Thanks, NIkki. Good luck selling all that stash over at your place!
I like your tag. The colors are so fun.
Hey Sandy, LOVE LOVE LOVE that cute tag. I pinned it if that’s ok. (I should have asked 1st) Just an FYI, if you are in the US, joanne.com has the Tim Holtz distess ink pads and the Distress stains on sale for $2.99. Thats 1/2 of the usual price. I just bought a bunch. (I can’t pass up a good sale) Have a great week. (((HUGS)))
Kimmie
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Don’t worry about pinning it, Kim, that’s why I started putting my watermark on my photos. Thanks for the tip on the Distress Stains at Joann’s!
My word, I like your collection of TH products. And the coloured silk ribbon is perfect – love how you did that.
Hey! I like both Tim’s tag and yours! Some of his embellishments kind of don’t make sense, but that’s beside the point. Like the other commenters above, I love the colors you used–very summery. I also like the clever use of the beads. Nicely done!
I’m pretty sure Tim was thinking about the firefighters in Arizona when he made his July tag. That would explain some of the embellishments.
Lovely tag! I love the colors!
Beautiful card and a lovely little crafting space too. x Jo #11
oh how pretty is that bird!
Back again. Happy crafting #125
Gorgeous bird card!!! And so is your Workspace:)
Oh, I love Your worksdesk. I’d like to be there like Alice in Wonderland.
Your card is very beautiful and interesting with thouse small parts.
Best wishes, Uuna (“70)
“Alice in Wonderland,” that’s the funnest description of my worktable I’ve heard yet. 🙂
Great looking desk this week and I love that card! Thanks for visiting my desk and leaving a comment this week ! Vickie #80
I would have had the bird out of the cage too!! Lovely colours and a very pretty card.
Thanks for dropping by my blog 🙂
Hugs, LLJ 20 xx
Your card is beautiful!! You have quite the collection of Tim goodies! I have that die too, it is one of my favorites!!
Happy WOYWW (on thursday)
xxDaniella#100
I love it! Great colours and all those embellishments make me so happy! #30
I really, really like this card a lot. Your colors and textures are beautiful. Great way to use the tags, I might have to re-think all those Christmas tags!! Thanks for stopping by the Fun Room this week!
Thanks so much, Sara. Glad to have given you some new ideas!