...Actually quite scary to attempt this, it's like following in the footsteps of a giant!!
I didn't have the Layered Leaf but I do have that beautiful Layered Bee die, so to save my bank account I decided to give it a go with this instead.
The first problem was the logistics of actually fitting it on the tag, if I wanted to successfully try this technique, and I actually quite like the tag this way around in a landscape fashion, completely going against the Tim Holtz norm, but then isn't that the point of creativity?! I am finding (and coming to terms with the fact) that I am not one of those people who can follow a recipe to the letter anyway, so this tag was probably never destined to look like his - just as my meals never come out looking like they do in the book :)
The second problem was the drop shadow, I just couldn't get it to work with the bee folder, but I will keep trying this technique in other embossing adventures.
(added colour to the letters to tie in with the tag)
I used 'scraps' of Remnant Rubs - Elements in amongst the background and as I don't have any spray stains (yet) I improvised a little with the Walnut Stain Distress Ink pad. I rubbed the ink pad on the craft mat as normal, let the droplets separate and settle, put the heat tool over for a little while and then very lightly press parts of the tag into the ink and you get some concentrated 'droplets' of ink. I did the same with Tarnished Brass Distress Paint.
I am quite pleased with my first attempt given the limited supplies I have, but I managed to use all Tim Holtz / Ranger products except for the ribbon, which was from my stash.
See you soon xx
As well as submitting this for the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2014 -November challenge, I like to put this forward for:
the lovely Country View Challenge for November Bugs, Bees and Butterflies
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge 88 - Things with Wings
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons Tag It Challenge 89
4 Crafty Chicks Anything Goes Challenge
Wow Georgie, you did an amazing job with the resources you had to hand - this is very impressive indeed, the layered bee looks amazing and you improvised so well with the stain too. I absolutely love your take on Tim's tag and here's to many more! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteYour tag is gorgeous,love all the details.x
ReplyDeleteGeorgie,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Guest Designer spot! You did a fabulous job! And this tag is wonderful! You have done a great job improvising, but I think that is what creativity is all about. Not copying something to the letter. As artists, I think designers want to inspire, not to be copied! I am going to give this one a go for the first time, too (hopefully), but will be improvising as well! Good luck to you with your entries! I'm a new big fan of yours! Thanks for giving my Halloween display a visit! It took over an hour just to upload all the pics, so I'm happy when people visit and leave such lovely comments! It makes it all worthwhile! Hugs!
Gorgeous tag and beautifully constructed. Thanks for joining us at Crafting For All Seasons. Hugs, Carol S. DT
ReplyDeleteAwesome tag, love the details and the colors...great job. Thanks for entering our Crazy Egg challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks.
ReplyDeleteLeanne DT
4 Crafty Chicks
Love your tag!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag Georgie :-) thew whole design of this is fabulous !! Lovely colours and details :-)
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
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Beautiful tag, wonderful colour combo. Thanks for joining us at The Crafter's Cafe !!! I hope you get to join us again for our next challenge. Agnieszka DT
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done using the bee die set, I covet the snowflake & dragonfly so I'll be speaking nicely to Santa, want me to have a word about getting you the leaf???
ReplyDeleteSally
Georgie this is wonderful, I love the colours and the textures and the 'nature' feel to this. So pleased to have you join us as a guest designer. Hugs Sue xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag. Thanks for joining us at The Crafter's Café for this challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous!! What a great take on the original, absolutely love what you did with it and such a great idea to use the bee die and folder!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for adding it to our challenge at Countryview Crafts!
Thank you everyone for your truly wonderful comments, each and everyone really brightens my day xx
ReplyDeleteLove your tag Georgie. Thanks for joining us at CFAS this time. Carol DT x
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous tag, so many fabulous details.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Crafting for all Seasons.
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What a beautiful original take of November tag!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic tag!
ReplyDeleteWell done on your win at Tim's Tags Georgie!! So thrilled for you! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWow! Georgie well done for your Tim's tag win brilliant result for your first ever tag, may there be many more for us to enjoy! Mo x
ReplyDeleteSo glad you won, so I could see this tag! LOVE the bee and the sideways use of him...ultra cool take! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win, so well deserved with such an amazing take on the November tag. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Tag! Congrats on your win! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cathy
Such a wonderful tag! I love how you were inspired to make it yours! Great colors. Congratz on you win!~kim
ReplyDeleteLove your version of this months tag, so much fun to see all the different. Interpretations!
ReplyDeleteSally
WooHoo! Georgie! You GO, girl! First time's a charm! It's a gorgeous tag, like I said before, so no wonder you are a winner! Here's to many more! A well-deserved congratulations to you!
ReplyDeleteOh! Thank you, too, for your sweet comment on my blog! I would not have known until tomorrow if you guys didn't comment!
ReplyDeleteWow...you did a beautiful job on your tag...Love that you used the bee! Fun...congrats on the win!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your lovely wonderful comments, so pleased with the win xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely stunning, Georgie - congrats again!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Huge congratulations on your very well deserved win Georgie. Jenny x
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