TIm Tag 2011 - Day 4

Well, Day 4 is coming to a close and I'm finally done with my version of Tim's Day 4 Tag.

Mine looks a lot like Tim's but is different in the following ways:

1) I used pre-cut grungeboard pieces I've had for 3-4 years now. (See, I am using my supplies!!!)
2) I didn't have the number dies but didn't like that part of the tag, so I used some of the grungeboard holly that was on the same sheet as the snowman. Everything was colored with paint dabbers.
3)I like the acetate snowflake border but I think I'd like better out of a sparkle paper (next time...)
4) I used a mesh flower I've had for a while now...I like that bit of silver!
5) I added a bit of POLAR WHITE Flower Soft. Another supply that is just sitting here waiting for me to drag it out!

So, back to work in the morning. We'll see if I can keep up this next week! (grin)

PS...Happy Birthday to my niece, Jessica. Her card will be posted on Thursday!

TIm Tag 2011 - Day 3

Every year Tim does a tag I'm not so crazy about. I'm not afraid to say I don't like Tim's Day 3 tag much. I think it's just too simple for my tastes. So I set out to do mine a bit differently!

It started with the technique. Tim created his own stamp pad. And while I did that last year (and really liked how it turned out), it's not my favorite technique. So I took the same stamp and spot colored it with Distress Stains! Before I embossed it I sponged Wild Honey and Vintage Photo around the entire tag (that Wild Honey makes it GLOW). THEN I embossed it. The trees and deer where stamped on other tags using Vintage Photo and my new Holiday color - Evergreen Bough. The deer was also roughly heat embossed with "Antiqued Silver". All the other supplies I got at Red Lead Paperworks. If you don't know Red Lead check them out!! BECAUSE THEY HAVE FABULOUS VINTAGE FINDS!

See ya tomorrow!

Rogue Redhead Designs: HAPPY 4th OF JULY!

Happy 4th of July! This image from the Rogue Redhead Designs RELISH READING set seemed perfectly suited to a little fireworks viewing.

To achieve the fireworks bursts, simply smack your DISTRESS STAIN bottle against the paper. I added some Stickles after the stain dried to give it that "sparkle". The girl was watercolored with my aqua pen and Distress Inks. The rest of the card was sponged.

Hope you have a SAFE and HAPPY 4th of July!

GC107: Bags & Tags

This week at Gingersnap Creations, we're doing BAGS & TAGS!! I'm saving the bag until later (although you can see it today on the Gingersnap blog).

The tag started with a white acrylic paint brushed across the tag. Then I used Distress Stain (Broken China) to color the entire tag and a small squirt of Glimmer Mist (Tuscan Sunset) to give it some shine. The Hero Arts wheat stamp was inked with Distress Ink (Wild Honey) and Hero Arts FRIEND DEFINITION was stamped in gold. Some sponging with Vintage Photo.

As for the shiny piece under the flower...come back on Saturday! (wink)

Don't forget to post your BAG & TAG on the Gingersnap Creations blog!!