12 tags of 2016 for October

This is my tag for the Tim Holtz 12 tags of 2016 Challenge. Once I got a start on this one it was such fun to do.  I did want it to have the Halloween theme. I had to give some thought as to how I was going to incorporate the techniques that Tim used in his tag this month.  I did love his tag this month with the "Monster" thinlet but, I did not own that one and sadly I think it is hard to get now.  

The two remixed techniques that Tim highlighted this month were Patchwork Collage and Dimensional Monster.  I used a Halloween themed stamp as a base for my collage then, added the ephemera pieces to create my background.  I decided that one of the Crazy Dogs would have to play the starring role in the place of the dimensional monster.  I did add the foiled and embossed panel as a backdrop for him.  To dress the tag up and add more interest I used a few of the remnant rubs and industrious stickers. 
Below is a Halloween card for a close friend using the basic ideas from my tag.   I enjoy sending Halloween cards to people who love the spooky , fun holiday.

Thanks for dropping in to check out my Halloween creations.  Hope your celebration has more treats than tricks.  Your comments, suggestions and questions are always very welcome.

Supplies:

TH SEASONAL	TH CRAZY THINGS	TH Crazy Dogs	Sizzix HALLOWEEN	Idea-ology GOTHIC	Distress Crayons #3
TH CURIOSITIES Ephemera	TH Sizzix DIAMOND & RIVETED	GOTHIC Remnant Rubs	3/4 Collage Brush	Distress Medium MATTE	Distress Mini Antique Linen
TH Distress Ripe Persimmon	Distress Wilted Violet	Tim Holtz / Crinkle Ribbon	Distress Blending Tool

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12 tags of 2016 / September

This month's inspiration tag from Tim was taken from his Chemistry 103 class and my favorite technique of the whole class.  It seems almost magical when you see the negative image appear from beneath the stamped image.  

The two remix techniques used this month were "Distress Patina and Alcohol Ink Resist".  For all the how to details check out Tim's blog,  Here

I used the butterfly for my main image.  This butterfly has a lot of wonderful detail that became a bit more washed out that I liked, so I decided to overstamp it again with the Archival Ink to bring back some of the sharp details.  In the end it still has the negative effect and I was happier with this version.

Hope you will give this alcohol ink and resist technique a try.  The Yupo paper makes such a huge difference and is worth the investment for working with the alcohol inks.  I don't have a large selection of colors.  For this particular technique I definitely think that a darker color works the best.  I have the Pitch Black and Mushroom inks that Tim used on order, but couldn't wait to give this month's tag a go.   The colors I used were Eggplant and Cloudy Blue.

I recently made a greeting card using this same 
alcohol ink resist method.  If you are interested in the details and supply list you can check it out HERE  



Thank you for dropping in.  Your comments, questions and suggestions are always welcome.

Supplies:

TH Butterfly Framelits	TH Lady Rose CMS255	TH ARTFUL THINGS	TH Yupo Paper	#8 tags	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 1088 CHITCHAT STICKERS
Alpha Parts FRAMED TH93117	TH Alcohol Ink Cloudy Blue	Alcohol Ink	BOTANICAL REMNANT RUBS	Distress Paint / Broken China	Scor-Tape 1/4" Crafting Tape
Distress Paint / Pewter	NATURE ADORNMENTS	Distress Paint Dabber	TH Filmstrip transparent ribbon	METALLIC Trimmings TH93251	Multi Meduim Matte
Alcohol Ink Blending Tool

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12 tags of 2016 / August

This is my entry in the 12 tags of 2016 for the month of August. Tim's inspiration tag remixes two techniques from his previous tutorials, Brayered Stains and Frameworks.

I had to work a bit to come up with an idea for the Frameworks to use in my tag. Then again, isn't that what makes it a challenge.

All of the dies I own have smaller openings than the ones used in the samples.

My 4 die set of Alterations Thinlits worked better than I thought. 

The idea for filling the small mosaic spaces was taken from one of my homework projects in the Creative Chemistry 103 class. 
One of the techniques uses alcohol ink on Yupo Paper. My finished piece looked like a marble slab pattern. It was put to good use in this piece. I also die cut the same pattern from the foil cardstock to give it a little shine and interest.

The butterfly and the sentiment are both rubs that I applied to strips from the "Textile Surfaces"

I thought a touch of shimmer would be nice on the tag so I added a few spots of " Multi Medium Matte" and sprinkled on some "Distress Glitter Dust" in the Vintage Platuium color. 

Thanks so much for dropping in to check out my blog post.  I always welcome your comments, questions or suggestions.

Supplies:

#8 tags	Distress Stain Stormy Sky	TH Medium Brayer	TH Yupo Paper	Mixed Media Thinlits	Versamark WATERMARK
TH Distress Sprayer Bottle	TH Textile Surfaces	Alcohol Ink Blending Tool	TH Alcohol Ink Metalic	Alcohol Ink	TH Alcohol Ink Cloudy Blue
Alcohol Ink Blending Solution	TH Stencil Wildflower	Distress Ink Black Soot	Ranger Clear Embossing	Idea-logy Rub Ons	Distress Blending Tool
Word Rub Ons	TH Linen Ribbon	Ranger Foil Sheets	Multi Meduim Matte	TH Industrious Border	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 1088 CHITCHAT STICKERS
Tim Holtz / Crinkle Ribbon	Distress Glitter Dust Platium

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