Hello Blog Friends
I am bringing up the rear with my entry to Tim Holtz Tags April 2013, for no other reason than I could just not come up with one that I was happy with. So, as Tim did say that we should try different colour combinations, I did! I went a bit pink and girly as you can see.
I followed Tim's directions where I had the products to do so, but I used Picked Rasberry, Mowed Lawn, Weathered Wood and Brushed Pewter Distress Paints for my background. These are my current favourite colours of Distress Paint at the moment. I distressed the pen nib and the WordPlay die cut number 4 in the same colours. I decided to use Idea-ology flowers instead of cogs, to match my girly colours. I love the way the metal embellishments take the paints and how the colours stay so true once they are dry.
The gorgeous dragonfly was stamped in Archival and I loved using the Wendy Vecchi Clearly for Art to make the second uplifting pair of wings. I attached the wings with a staple.
The vintage ribbon was coloured in Picked Raspberry and Brushed Pewter Distress Paints (the metallics are lush) and then scrunched it up, dried with my heat gun and then added it in a bow to keep up with the girly theme.
The word banner which says, 'the journey awakens the soul' was swiped over with Picked Raspberry DP and was attached with some pink and white bakers twine as I don't have a tiny attacher as yet.
Thanks for looking and hopefully commenting. I hope that I have caught up with you all, after being away for a short spell. Thanks for all your well wishes and kind comments. Big hugs, Anne xx
What a fabulous tag Anne. I love the colours and that beautiful dragonfly. Well Done. I love the new Blog header too. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteI love your Timmie Tag Anne - it's so much prettier than Tim's (sshhhh....... don't tell him I said that!). I haven't even started mine yet, but I guess there's a week to go! I can't wait to try out the new metallic paints, but i've got DT stuff to do before I can play. Nice to have you back by the way. Linda xx
ReplyDeletethis is fabulous Anne - I don't know why you weren't happy - its really wonderful - I do think the colours are fabulous - far prettier than Tims in my opinion!!! Lol!!!! Big Hugs Rachel xx
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great take on Tims tag, the colours are working so well together. I love the dragon fly stamp too. x
ReplyDeleteThis is so good Anne your a very talented lady!! colours are fab its sooooooooooo good huggles hun Sue xxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colour palette, Anne. I love the vibrancy and energy. The dragonfly is lovely and the embellies such as the flowers suit the flavour of your tag wonderfully. I really like the girlie take on this one. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, What a great take on Tims Tag. Brilliant idea to give it a girly theme, Your background has come up lovely. I am loving this pink mode you are in at the moment it makes me smile:) Hugs Mo x
ReplyDeleteWOW!! This is so beautiful Anne. I love the colours you have used and the way you have blended them. All your detailing is just wonderful and truly inspiring
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue xx
I love the girly version of the tag, it's so pretty! You did a fabulous job with it! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina ♥
ReplyDeleteLoving this tag Anne. These are my fave colours at the moment too! My faves since I saw them on your blog! They just go so well together and really are girly and gorgeous! I love your dragonfly's wings!
ReplyDeleteLove this colour combo Anne! As you say they give this tag a different girly feel and it works so well. Loving your dragonfly too of course. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDelete...Anne your tag stands out from the croud, love that you chose pink, it's very eye catching and i'm so in love with that stamp, beautiful work...Melxx :)
ReplyDeleteWOW...Anne I love this... Pink is Perfect! Fabulous girly feel.. Love all the embellishments.. the dragonfly is stunning... Love it all... Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteooh love it Anne, gorgeous colours and all your details..perfection! I prefer it to Tim'a (sshhhh!)Mine will be posted later today, I really struggled this time as I had virtually none of the elements..hey-ho! Hugs, Carole Z XX
ReplyDeleteOh this is gorgeous love the colours.xxx
ReplyDeleteI love this colour combo Anne, a great take on his tag and pink without being overwhelmingly girly. Lovely work! X
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning tag! Absolutely beautiful. Wish I could do inky stuff :( xx
ReplyDeleteUnd wieder so ein herrliches Tag.
ReplyDeleteAnne, du bist ein Genie.
Ich liebe deine Farb-Kombinationen, sie sind umwerfend schön.
Anne just beautiful
ReplyDeleteHey Anne - this turned out very well! I sure am glad you tried and tried again and then worked with some different colors because your tag is gorgeous!! Everything about it is great Anne!!
ReplyDeleteSandy
I love your girly take on Tim's tag! The pinkish colors are delightful and the dragonfly is gorgeous! Love this!
ReplyDeleteHi Anne,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tag! I can see why those colors are your current favorites - they go so well together. I like how the dragonfly wing adds some dimension.
Peace,
Kay
Hi Anne,
ReplyDeleteHope you are well and happy!
Love this tag and the colors you used. The embellishments are perfect on it. :)
I am catching up here but also love that Tag Holder book. We a great idea.
I just uploaded some Art dolls to my blog if you would like to see them and leave a comment. :)
Hugs and take care
I'm telling you, Annie, your work makes me draw in a sharp breath! This is my new all-time favorite. That gossamer dragonfly looks so incredibly real!! xxoo Darnell
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - and I love the colours that you have used
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, wow your tag looks great!! I love the girly colour combo and the way you used the clearly for art for the dragonfly wings.....beautiful! Love Claire x
ReplyDeleteOh Miss Anne 2 pink things in a row:). Your tag is gorgeous, the other colors with that pink compliment it beautifully, loven the dragonfly,its a excellent piece of art my dear. Thanks for sharing all this inspiration and beauty. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteThis is super duper pretty Anne! You ALways 'do Tim proud' :0) Mo xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Anne, a great take on Tim's tag!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job making this tag. I love the rich pink and green on the craft tag. I also love where you put the embellishments. This dragon fly is one of my favorites especially with Tim's technique. Beautiful Anne.
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly
Your tag is AMAZING...just love the colours and the fact that it is girly and not steam punk! Thanks so much for sharing....will have to get a dragonfly stamp like yours now lol.
ReplyDeleteDawn
Hi Anne
ReplyDeleteThose colours are absolutely gorgeous, dreamy, yes very dreamy.
This is quite a stunning tag.
Wishes
Lynne
I do hope you and Hubbie start to recover soon! Thisis a gorgeous tag, not done mine yet ..I love the colours youbhave used , really gorgeous hugs trace x
ReplyDeletePink and girly works perfectly for me Anne! Your tag is wonderbar!
ReplyDeleteI keep trying to buy the dragonfly stamp but it is always out of stock at the wholesalers!
Initially I wasn't impressed by the TH paints but they are growing on me as I play.
I hope you are getting better.
Hi Anne - I'm on my rounds for a catch-up - so sorry to hear you've been unwell and that your hubby has shingles - I know from a relative how ill one can be with it. I'm not surprised you lost mojo with all that AND those builders still on the go.
ReplyDeleteWhat you have crafted here and in posts below however is totally at your TOP and FABULOUS standards however and I really love your use of colour - especially all the pink! This tag is superb!
Sending you and your DH a big hug and best wishes for better health. Hopefully the builders will complete very soon. Nicola xx
gorgeous tag Anne and I love the colours you used...hoping you both feel better soon...sending big hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! You are so incredibly talented. I hope you are both feeling better. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous take Anne...love the added pink in the background! It really makes this tag pop! Sorry you've been feeling poorly...hoping you are getting on better by now as I'm a little late posting! Wish I could bring you some soup!
ReplyDeleteLove this colour combo for your tag background. A real stand out from the crowd.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning April tag Anne! I love your take on the colours and the perfection of your finish as always. Really beautiful and girly too. Hugs, Chris xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being one of the winner's for Tim's April Tag! WooHoo!
ReplyDeleteWell Done Anne on winning again, super tag, love your colours. BJ
ReplyDeleteYay you!!!! Congrats on your win!!! I love your tag!
ReplyDeleteSweet! A shout-out from The Man! Beautiful color selection and I really like the Raspberry DP on the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Anne. I had a feeling this would be a winner. Its so beautiful. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty tag!!Congratulations on your win!! Love the red/pink you added to the background! Glad you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteOhh this is one amazing tag! Love the colors you've worked with! So pretty! Congrats on the win too! Thanks for your comment! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Anne, a beautiful tag x
ReplyDeleteI love pink! Picked Raspberry is my favourite shade of pink - your tag is simply gorgeous - you look at it and it makes you feel happy. Congratulations on your win too!
ReplyDeleteGolly... I must have missed this one, and now I find it on the winners' list!! To be honest I was there because Astrid had already let me in on the good news - what an auspicious start to May, and OCC, and everything. Congratulations (and yay us!!)!!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
I should have put my congrats msg here, sorry its on you key house post, very many congrats! X
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning, I love the colors you use, they are so bright!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a win Anne and to think it's your third!! You'll be off to Ranger U at this rate! So pleased for you. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteHurray! It was fun to see the name of a WOYWWer in the winner's list today! Congrats! :-) ~ Laura
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Great colors! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteWhuppeedoo! Way to go Anne - well deserved! Nicola x
ReplyDeleteHuge congrats Anne on your TH tag of 2013 win/ I am delighted for you. Your colours on this tag are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend
Annie x
Hi Anne, I'm not a pink person but this is gorgeous. Congrats on a well deserved win
ReplyDeleteI had missed this while I was away Anne, but I am so happy this was chosen for April, such a stunning creation and I am not surprised Tim loved it.
ReplyDeletehugs {brenda} x0x