Tags of Crafty Individuality 11 inspired by Tim Holtz

I love the way this heart turned out for tag 10, what 'a happy accident'.

I am going to try to recreate it and share it, but it will be in the New Year as priority must now be given to Josh's DDA which, due to trying to keep up with Tim's Tags has taken a back seat.

Tag 11 is above, the text showing in the background is CI-161. Texture on the tree is Ranger Crackle paint. I created the snowflakes with a stencil made with a punch, then stippled through it with an acrylic dabber. This resisted the disress inks. The sentiment is from CI-282. I have thoroughly enjoyed creating these tags. I know they are nothing at all like the amazing tags Tim Holtz creates, but as he says, 'it is not the destination, but the journey'. Special thanks go to Jean and Malcolm of CRAFTY INDIVIDUALS for the amazing stamps......I just love them!!!!!!

Sue x

Tags of 'Crafty Individuality' 10 Inspired by Tim Holtz

Well only one day left then the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of Christmas 'frenzy' will come to an end for another year. Here's my tag number 11, using three of my favourite Crafty Individuals stamps. It's not easy to see the embossed 'snow' on the acetate overlay on the pic above, but below shows it up much better.

The beautiful Angels are from CI-169......oh I just LOVE 'em! The photo's don't show up the colouring on the angel image, sorry, I had lost the light when I finally got time to take the photo's.

The resist technique on the background of the tag is from CI-116 crackle background, and the word from CI156. Thanks for looking and especially for all the positive comments. I know my tags are not anything like Tim's but it is from him that I gained the inspiration. I just enjoy doing my own thing!!!!!!

Sue x

Tags of 'Crafty Individuality' inspired by Tim Holtz 9

I just LOVED making this tag!!!!

I loved the challenge of making a rosette flower without the die, I loved using one of my ALL TIME FAVOURITE 'Crafty Individauls' stamps....this beautiful 'Angel Child' It was one of the very first stamps I bought from CI and again, it is just timeless... and suitable for either Christmas or general occasions. This is one stamp I would never part with! The words on the bottom left are from plate CI-140 Angel words and sayings, again, a stamp I use on so many projects.

Time to hop over to see what Tim has in store for us all today!!!!! He has certainly excelled again this year. Oh and my New Years Resolution???????? To stock up on lots of yummy Ranger products, they are simply amazing!!!!!!

Sue x

Tags of Crafty Individuality inspired by Tim Holtz 8

Well we are on tag eight now, and here it is. Same elements, corners, sleigh and houses as Tim Holtz used, but with Crafty Individuals stuff. The stamps I used were CI-254 (sleigh), CI-282 (sentiment), and CI-273 for the houses which I simply stamped and then coloured black to create a silhouette effect.

Gotta go, tag nine is on the go now, but again, light is fading so I will show it tomorrow.

Sue x

Tags of 'Crafty Individuality' inspired by Tim Holtz

This is my take on day 7 (I think) of Tim's 12 tags of Christmas, once again using my favourite Crafty Individuals stash whenever possible. The Santa image is from one of their image books and the word, BELIEVE is from plate CI-258. It must have about 100 words on it and I am for ever using it.

Still not had time to do the first 2 tags but I think I am better doing it this wasy rather than trying to catch up. Right off to start the next one............. might be back later today.....

Sue x

Tags of 'Crafty Individuality' inspired by Tim holtz

This is my take on Tim's twelve tags of Christmas day 6.

Again, nothing at all like his, but his tag did inspire me. I am enjoying using my Crafty Individuals 'stash'. It's surprising how much fun it is limiting yourself to what you can use. It certainly makes you think!
Stamps I used were CI-282, CI-281 and CI-258.
Day 7 is complet too, surprisingly, but it was too dark to get a photo today. Hope I keep up with it now. If you want to see tags 3,4 and 5 they are on the post below.
Be back tomorrow......

Sue x

Tags of 'Crafty Idividuality' inspired by Tim Holtz

The number of crafters following 'Tim's 12 tags of Christmas' is just AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! Unfortunately time hasn't allowed me to complete the first 2 tags but here's my take on tags 3, 4 and 5 using Crafty Individuals http://www.craftyindividuals.co.uk/ rubber stamps.........

My 'Tags of Crafty Individuality' ....inspired by the brilliant Tim Holtz.

Above is my take on tag three. I decided to use Ranger products, obviously, as they are second to none!!!!! However, I do like to try to 'think outside the box', so decided to use my favourite stash of 'Crafty Individuals' rubber stamps and hand made embellishments as much as possible. Tha stamps used in tag 3 are CI-156 words, CI-182 large swirl, CI-235 small swirls assorted and CI-161 script. The santa on the tag is an image from the Christmas image book.

Tag 4 next, seen above. Not at all like Tims again, but the inspiration was from his work. This one uses the absolutely beautiful 'butterfly girl' CI-108 and a couple of snowflakes I received from Crafty Individuals on a demo day. I use these so often. The saying, 'a snowflake is a winter's butterfly is one of my favourites too. The circle is a fragment, coloured with alcohol inks as instructed, using archival ink to remove the alcohol ink on the back of the fragment.

Above is my take on tag 5. It's very plain I suppose, (I struggled a bit with this one. ) The santa and child is plate CI-136 and greeting is CI-142. These stamps are just timeless and I don't think they will ever date..........

Well that's it for now. I have tag 6 drying as we speak. I finished it yesterday but decided to tweek it a bit by adding Glossy accents. Hope fully I will post it later along with tag 7 which I am about to take a look at on Tim Holtz's blog now.

See you later!!!!!!!!!

Sue x

Shabby advent....'Let's Get Shabby' challenge

It's ages since I entered a challenge, in fact it is very rare I do, but on 'Let's Get Shabby' this month, the challenge is to use the title of your favourite Christmas song on your creation. You can see the challenge details on their blog.http://letsgetshabby.blogspot.com/2010/11/challenge-18.html#comments

Anyway, I had bright red advent calendar and decided to alter it for my niece, who loves the 'shabby' look. The title of the song, 'Oh Christmas Tree' is on the star at the top, hope it is visible enough to fit the criteria.

I had a whale of a time altering it, and did take some pics of it when it was bright red, but just can't find them! Never mind, sure you can imagine it.......... That's it for now......

Sue x