Sunday, 22 April 2012

12 TAGS of 2012...APRIL





...it's not what you look at that matters...it's what you see...
-Henry David Thoreau-


...today I'm sharing with you my take on Tim's 12 Tags of 2012 the month of April...

...the fun of participating is that it gives you limitless choices, for you don't have to have everything that Tim has used...it's all about your interpretation...



...the base ink is Spiced Marmalade which I then randomly went over with Walnut...the whole Tag was then put through the Big Shot with a Texture Fade and again I went over all the raised words with Walnut...


...the branch is again Walnut Distress Ink with a few flecks of gold Embossing Powder (I was trying to achieve the look of Lichen) and the birdie is Tattered Angels Sapphire, such a vibrant blue I loVe it...
...I randomly spritzed Tattered Angels Patina & a rather gorgeous Daler Rowney ink called Shimmering Gold on the Tag...



...the crown is a mixture of Embossing Powders, Bronze, Silver, Gold & Shabby Blue...I loVe the effect you get especially with the chunky powders as they stay raised...


...I'm happy with the way this Tag turned out I feel a lot more confident with inks since starting Tim's Creative Chemistry Classes...I've only done classes 1,2 & 3 but what I've learned about inks & paper is amazing...


http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2012-april/



...anyways thankyou for stopping by today...
xxx






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21 comments:

  1. Doreen22 April 2012 at 11:00

    This is gorgeous,love the bird on the branch,and the backing.xxx

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  2. CraftygasheadZo22 April 2012 at 11:22

    This is a super tag, love what you've done with it. Zo x

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  3. May22 April 2012 at 13:02

    Gorgeous tag Mel, love the embossed background... the bird is just fab... thats amazing we posted them together I did'nt know you were doing yours, in tune or what!!!!! Happy Sunday, Hugs May x x x x

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  4. Alison22 April 2012 at 13:12

    Fantastic tag Mel, I love the bird's crown, the mix of embossing powders looks amazing!
    Happy Sunday,
    Alison xx

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  5. foxy122 April 2012 at 14:57

    Just love your King of the Birdies.......Fantastic colour...very interesting tag. xx

    Foxy1

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  6. Monica22 April 2012 at 15:49

    WOW! Just fantastic! Love the crown touch.
    And the quote... it made me think. Thank you, Mel! For everything.
    Monica x

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  7. Redanne22 April 2012 at 16:09

    Hi Mel, your tag is super cool (sorry I think the new word is 'dope' but I don't really like that). The bird is fabulous and love what you have done with the crown. I was not going to do this one as I do not have any of the elements except the crown, but I may have a go now. You will really enjoy the rest of Tim's classes, very informative. Anne x

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  8. fairyrocks22 April 2012 at 16:29

    Mel, this is beautiful. Thanks so much for stepping it out.
    It is always nice to read how you did that? Love the background
    and that crown.
    Wonderful mini artwork.
    Keep smiling and creating and thanks for popping by

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  9. Sandy22 April 2012 at 17:56

    Hey foxy lady - well Mel - you did get it done and your tag is out of this world gorgeous. I have so much to learn and I was so disappointed with how the colors looked in the pictures - way brighter than the colors of my tag - I love doing this. Do you have any hints on color corrections? Thanks!!
    Sandy

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  10. Inkypinkycraft22 April 2012 at 19:27

    A beautiful take pn the tag, love the colours..made mine today ..not blogged yet though!! Love it hugs trace x

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  11. Pop's Cards22 April 2012 at 20:00

    Hey sweetie, this is gorgeous love your colour scheme, huggles Pops x x x

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  12. Jo22 April 2012 at 20:36

    Awesome tag, Mel, you work wonders with those inks & embossing powders......i'm a bit scared of them lol, wouldn't know where to start!
    Hugs Jo x

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  13. SandeeNC22 April 2012 at 20:48

    Hey mel, forst off your tag is stunning, loving the TH tags you ladies are creating!! ( now,,,,psstt...my post was so screwed up, the tag I made isn't suppose to be published until Tuesday, so I hope you come back and comment on it then, lol,,,,stupid blogger! ) waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

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  14. Sue from Oregon22 April 2012 at 23:57

    Oh so cool...I bet the shimmer in real life is amazing!

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  15. Jules23 April 2012 at 08:10

    Hi Mel

    What a great tag .. .. I love it!!!

    Great colours, shine and texture.

    I love the little saying at the start of your post too .. .. it is very true!

    Hope you have a good week.

    Love Jules xx

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  16. Nadia (WithGlitteringEyes.blogspot.com)23 April 2012 at 13:12

    Gorgeous tag-- I love the layers of color and design!!

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  17. sam21ski23 April 2012 at 15:28

    Fab take on the tag Mel

    Sam xxx

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  18. Kath Stewart24 April 2012 at 06:33

    wow mel you're tag is fabulous..isn't it lovely how everyone's interpretation is different and I love that little bird with his crown...great job...hugs kath xxx

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  19. Unknown24 April 2012 at 07:46

    Fabulous and I love his little crown what a treat this is Hugs Elaine

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  20. JaN's ArTy JouRneY25 April 2012 at 10:24

    Fantastic birdie tag Mel...I really fancied doing the Tim's Creative Chemistry Classes...just need to find more hours in the day!! LOL!...but just may be tempted now ;) !!
    Jan x

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  21. Lynn Holland28 April 2012 at 00:39

    Hi Mel
    Thank you for joining my merry blog gang and commenting on the ATC posting last Monday.
    If you send me your address via hollandweld@o2.co.uk I will send you put a few things in the post for you to do an ATC.
    Best wishes
    Lynn
    One I Made Earlier Today

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...thank you so much for taking the time to drop by my blog...Mel :)

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