Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday! Today’s messy desk is brought to you courtesy of Tim Holtz’s July 2014 tag.
I never did get around to the May or June tags, but Tim had an interesting “recipe” for faux sand to add to this month’s project. It involves mixing Glossy Accents, Pumice Stone Distress Glitter, Antique Linen Distress Embossing Powder
The look was very much like beach sand, if a little smooth for my taste, so I added some Mudd Puddles sand on top to give it a bit more texture.
Here’s the nearly completed tag. I was particularly pleased with how the seashells came out. They were cut out using the Seashell # 1 Sizzix Die
The coral bits are actually the branches from the Autumn Gatherings Sizzix Sizzlits Die
It’s gonna take a while for all that sandy goop to dry, so I haven’t yet made it into a card, but that’s likely where it will end up.
That’s all I’ve got for today. If you’d like to see what other creative folk are up to, be sure to check out our blog link party over at Julia’s.
Happy creating!
Interesting recipe for faux sand, looks like real sand with just a lot of work to get there have fun creating all those tags hugs Nikki no desk yet
Thanks for stopping by, Nikki!
Cool sand! Love seashells too. Hugs and Happy WOYWW! Nan G #none yet
Hi Nan! Glad to see you joining us again. 🙂
I thought you’d cut out photos of the shells, THAT’S how good they are! And the sand is just right too. Clever you!
Hugs,LLJ 2 xx
Wow, Jan…. thanks!
Hello Sandy. Great tag there on your desk this week. The effect of the faux sand is good, isn’t it?
Have a great week.
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #1
Yes, it’s pretty good, and much less messy than I remember his similar recipe for faux snow.
I never manage more than one or two of Tim’s tags. But wow! You did get a great effect with those shells. Fab.
Happy WOYWW!
Mary Anne (5)
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I’ve been doing Tim’s tags since his second year of the 12 tags of Christmas. This is the first time I’m behind and don’t plan to catch up. Too many other things to do.
Thanks for stopping by Mary Anne!
Hi Sandy….guess what I’ve been making a Tims tag today too. I have hardly any of his gear so just improvise..it’s fun and I’m stepping out of my comfort zone trying out his techniques. Your tag look excellent…have a great week Happy WOYWW RobynO#29
Yours is coming out great, Robyn. You even have the seahorse & sand dollar dies. Happy creating!
It’s very clever Sandy! Ive seen the tag with mermaids on already, and I like your palm tree take…a blissful sandy beach..love it! And toblame TH for the (apparent) messy desk – genuis!!
Thanks, Julia! 🙂
Oh, LOVE IT. Let’s go to Hawaii!!
Yes, let’s! I want to experience this Tantalus Drive I read about somewhere. 😀
Love your tag Sandy. Please may I be transported to somewhere resembling it immediately! Cx #66
Wouldn’t that be nice!
Love your tag, great sand effect.
Hope you have a great week and happy crafting, Angela x #38
Love your take on Tims tag. And how you’ve got the coral strings- very clever. Have a great week, Hugs, Shax #6 xxx