Thought it was about time I got Tim's tag done for November, can't believe how fast this month is going. The only reason I didn't start it sooner was because I knew that I did not have the stamps he used, so I have been wracking my brain trying to come up with alternatives.
I do enjoy doing these tags because it challenges me and I unashamedly keep to his recipe as much as possible and then go off and use the techniques on other projects, but in my own style. It is just the way I learn best. Anyway, here is what I created this month:
As I say, I did everything according to Tim's recipe, except the wheat stamp of Tims was replaced by a stamp from my stash (which I cannot identify) but I thought it looked a bit like wheat. The words (celebrate with thanks) are by WaltzingMouse stamps (Say it Loud set). We don't traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving here in the UK but we do have Harvest Festival, which some do celebrate and give thanks, hence my wording.
I did have a moment of panic when my little travel iron started smoking as I was doing the resist technique but I was brave and just carried on! I love the end result and the way it still resists inks even when the embossing has been removed. Definitely going to do this technique again. The burlap was gifted to me by a lovely blog friend May, some time ago, I am using it sparingly because I don't want it to run out!
If you do visit I hope you will leave me a comment, I do love to read them all and I will do my best to return the compliment (if I can find you). Crafty hugs, Anne xx
Love this so much, Anne - it's a wonderful take on the Tim tag, and the mesh makes a beautiful backing for the autumnal gatherings there at the bottom. Beautiful work with the ironing technique - haven't quite dared yet (it's not my iron I'd be using!!)...
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Loving the colours of this Anne, and I think your stamp looks more like wheat than wheat does lol. The burlap (hessian here) is a great touch.
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What a lovely tag Anne. Your colours and textures are terrific. The ironing thing is a bit scary isn't it? You obviously got it right :)
ReplyDeleteYou did so very well, Anne it's such a very beautiful tag! Love the gathering of the leaves and how you arranged it with the burlap. The colors are very beautiful, too. The ironing thing scares me off a bit, too, but that doesn't really keep me from trying it again :-)
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This is fabulous Anne the colours are beautiful and the leaves and textures looks fantastic. Caroline xxx
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is wonderful Anne. I love the colours and the textures look amazing
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WOW, just amazing Anne, so beautiful with gorgeous Autumnal colours.
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Just perfect Anne. I love your wheat - nice and full to make the best cakes! Great choice of words and the background has worked so well. Another triumph. Hugs, Buttons x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Anne,love the stamps and fab colours.xxx
ReplyDeleteThis tag is just beautiful Anne; I love the wheat and way you have added the embellishments - lovely Thanksgiving sentiment too. I must make a new year resolution to have a go at Tim's tags next year :) Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tag Anne and such beautiful colours too, it really has that harvest home feel to it! I think I know the technique you're talking about for the background and it's one of my favourites too, it does something really special with the ink. Great that you found an alternative stamp, I know it's not always easy but sounds like you really enjoyed yourself in the making....that's what it's all about isn't it? Have a lovely Sunday, Chris xx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Anne. I love the colours used and the background is fabulous. Gorgeous embellies too.
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Your tag is beautiful Anne & your stamp does look like wheat but prettier. I haven't been brave enough to give this technique a go yet but you have inspired me to try. Love hessian and I am using it in a series of my Christmas Stamps this year - just found it a little tricky to stick down!! Sx
ReplyDeleteFabulous Tag. I love your take on this Anne, the colours are beautiful and the stamps you have used are perfect. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteLovely tag Anne, fab colours and I love the stamps you've used. Like you, I love doing the tags each month, but I don't always have the products that Tim's used. It's always fun(!!?!) trying to find alternatives.
ReplyDeleteWe're actually off to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday. Stephen's company lay on a big meal out for all their staff and families. We went last year and it was so much fun. Traditional US Thanksgiving menu - yummeeeee!!
Thanks for all your lovely comments this week. It's so nice to know that you're with me.
Enjoy your Sunday. xx
I love your autumnal tag, gorgeous! The colours are fab and again, Timmy would love it! xx
ReplyDeleteI love it.I love Autumn colours. I haven't finished mine yet.
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Scrumptious background Anne... love how you blended those colors and the clustering of the embellishments on t he bottom right.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful autumn colours on this amazing tag. I love the effect of the resist. I'll have to get brave and try it. The cluster of embellies at the bottom is so rustic and natural...gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLovely job on the tag Anne, I can really appreciate all those details! I haven't made mine yet, and I need to get on the ball! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for leaving a comment over at Kim's too! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful tag Anne lovely colours and textures
ReplyDeleteWell I certainly am glad you did not burn your house down!! Smoke, smoke!!!!! Your tag is wonderful and I always think they are the best when you put your own twist on it. This is beautiful Anne - I love the leaves and the colors - well heck, to be honest, I love every thing about it. I have several English friends and all of you are so very talented. Must be something in the water!
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Wonderful Anne, love those rich colours, and it still looks like Tim's tag even if you didn't have his stamps. It's a really gorgeous tag. Michelle x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag Anne. The colours are simply gorgeous :0)) Mo xx
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful Anne - absolutely fabulous - the colours are amazing - really stunning - and the details just perfect!!! Brilliant work! Big Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous take on Tim's tag Anne...The background colours are Beautiful...The details amazing!! Love your work... Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteI like that stamp even better than wheat. gorgeous tag and love the colours.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Anne..the colours are so yummy and youbhave done a wonderful job ...I love the background so much..fab make trace x
ReplyDeleteLove the colours you've achieved on the background and great inventiveness with your stamp. That's the whole reason to enter these things - challenge yourself and learn along the way!!
ReplyDeleteThis os lovely and I love your stamp, it does look like wheat! Marvelous job Anne. x
ReplyDeleteYour take is absolutely stunning!!! I love the image you used and your title piece is fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent rendition of Tim's techniques this month Anne. The stamp you used is just right oh and the burlap (hessian in my book) I'm on the look out for some of that too, have asked my Mum to have a look next time she is in the florist wholesalers. BJ
ReplyDeleteStunning tag Anne. I really love your autumnal tag and if I did the Tim tags, I think I'd do what you do and stick to the recipe, improvising where needing too - you learn loads that way. (says she who doesn't do Tim tags).
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Anne, your take on Tim's tag is great! You did a perfect job of finding substitutions for the original supplies. I still haven't done mine! It's on my to-do list for tonight after work. Nothing like waiting until the last minute!
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