A quick post from me today. This month was not an easy one for me, I do like alcohol inks, I just don't think they like me very much but I have done my very best and for my first tag followed Tim's instructions to the letter, albeit with different colours and stencils. You can see Tim's Tag HERE.
I only have the Nature Walk set of stamps which has the small face on it so I used a No. 5 tag instead of my usual No. 8 and then mounted it onto some black card and then onto a black No. 8 tag. I love the way the boldness of the black background makes the face and butterflies stand out...
For the second tag (for my friend Ali, she seems to like it!) I changed the stencils and the background colours but otherwise followed Tim's instructions. Again I used a No. 5 tag and then mounted this onto a larger grey board tag which I painted black.
Thanks for looking, hope to see you again soon! Hugs, Anne xx
Great tag! Love all the colorful butterflies!
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Congrats on another win Anne, You are so right the background tones of black really make the butterflies pop. Both tags are a joy to look at.
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Huge Congratulations Anne. Love this tag too. Trying hard to catch up. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeletegreat tags, not had a chance to do mine yet! xx
ReplyDeleteWe were both winners then for last months tags! How exciting! I have pr-ordered the new alphabet die for my prize and they will send it when stock comes in. What did you choose? Your 2 tags came out so beautifully. I really love the pink one too, I can see why Ali liked it!
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning Anne. The image is wonderful and the coloured butterflies look so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning last month, it was so well deserved.
hugs Sue xx
Fabulous take on this month's tag Anne. I love the double tag idea as the black gives such a lovely border to your gorgeous stamping and choice of colours. My favourite is the first one - it has a beautiful clarity and serenity. Take care xxxx
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Gorgeous tags Anne, love them both. The black backdrops really make the image pop! Congratulations on the win too! Hugs Linda xx
ReplyDeletewell done Anne...your tags are fabulous...I seem to be in that same alcohol inks club...congrats on your well deserved win last month...hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful versions Anne. I love those colour combos. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteAnne congratulations and well done on your very deserved win . I love your tags and the black frames them so well. Just shows how beautiful these tags are in opposite colours, love them and butterflies too.x
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful tags Anne and congrats on your win.
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Both tags are equally lovely - the black really shows them off.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a winner again - gosh, you are the Queen of Tim.
Hugs, Neet xx
ps won't see you at Port Sunny - have I said this before?
Two lovely tags here Anne, I love the lilac in the background of the first against the black. Huge Congratulations on your very worthy win last month look forward to seeing you this weekend. Mo x
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Donna xx
Hello Miss Anne huge congratulations, you deserved to be picked, I see you as one of his designers in the future, for sure, those tags are just GORGEOUS, I love that image, it looks fantastic on both colors and those butterflies are GORGEOUSSSSS, thanks for sharing them hope you have a wonderful week, ((( BIG HUGS)))..
ReplyDeleteBoth look fantastic Anne, - love the colour ways you have used and stamping the face on a size 5 was such a good idea, really effective!
ReplyDeleteBoth are fantastic, love the black background! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteExtremely elegant looking and the black really bounces your artwork out. Good luck for this time round with time and congrats on your last win. Fantastic.
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Time should read your tag. Predictive is on my I pad. Can be a nuisance at times x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tags! I love the flight of the butterflies. Congratulations for winning!
ReplyDeletestunning tags Anne - really beautiful - Love them both - but I think the pink one does it more for me - wonderful xx
ReplyDeleteMore gorgeous work from you Anne, and I would never guess that you weren't confident with any medium, your work is flawless as usual ((hugs)) xox
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful versions of Tim's tag Anne! love the colors of your backgrounds - you got better results than me with the technique! and the butterflies look so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBoth are so pretty! I love the little butterflies.
ReplyDeleteI have never used those inks. But they have a pretty effect.
Wow all those butterflies Anne! two fab tags love the colours huggles Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Anne! Congratulations on your win, how amazing! I'm not surprised in slightest though! :)
ReplyDeleteBoth tags are amazing, love the colourful butterflies, so pretty! I don't have any alcohol inks , just never desired them, considered buying them...now a bit worried... you're not the first person saying this.. I don't think they like Donna either... You both make some wonderful things with them so i'm not sure what you both mean.. I shall remain confused until I buy some, I guess :)
Thank you for stopping by the Speed Craft Challenge blog too, how nice of you to leave us a comment! Feel free to join with the fun ;) Hugs, Ingrid xxxx
Your tags are amazing Anne. I love the details and colour combos , the butterflies are fabulous too x I am sure Ali will treasure your tag x
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Wow, amazing job on both tags Anne! I love the soft purple of the first tag and I really love the touch of bright green on the second tag! Both are just gorgeous, what a great alcohol technique! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteAnne, both of your tags turned out beautifully and how nice of you to make a second for your friend! I love those little butterflies! Oh and I love alcohol inks and this was a battle for me and I actually ended up using clear embossing ink. My own little technique I suppose! Enjoy the weekend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHave to admit I love colour but the first black and white one really appeals to me - very striking!!
ReplyDeleteSorry, I'm just seeing this, Annie. I think they look marvelous, so I think you are being to hard on the alcohol inks! I love them both!! I wish I had butterflies like that coming out of the top of my head!! Have a great weekend!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo
ReplyDeleteSnap Annie - I made two tags too! I think the smaller tag works really well and draws your attention to the lovely details of your tags.
ReplyDeleteI'm catching a few moments to comment amidst all the kitchen stuff...love both tags, I'm the same, don't get on with alcohol inks at all...beautiful details! Hugs Carole Z xx
ReplyDeleteI love both of your tags Anne but the first one is my favorite though both are very striking against the black. I too am having trouble with the A I or should I say the blending
ReplyDeletesolution? I followed Tims tut to the letter too but there is no sign of ghosting after I apply the A I . I tried lots of times all with the same result !!! So I will probably just go with the pattern I like best .Hope you have a great weekend. Hugs Lottie x
Two fantastic "tags" I love the effects you have got on these.
ReplyDeleteI really admire people who can create such beautiful work using Tim's goodies.
Mine ........ I am afraid are a bit of a MESS!! I do keep trying, someday maybe someday.
I did manage something quite good using distress inks + when I was at The Papeterie yesterday.
Have a wonderful weekend
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Patricia x
Absolutely brilliant! Love the use of the butterflies, they are wonderful tags. Hugs, Barb x
ReplyDeleteWas thrilled to see that once again TH recognized your superlative work with his products!!! WTGo! Your tags are wonderful, and what imagination to see those tiny butterflies as her crown. Love the colors, and will be checking your link to see the how-to with the inks. I think you did a marvelous job with the design, choosing your colors and the facial image. TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteBoth of your Sept Tim Tags are wonderful, Anne!! I don't think the alcohol ink technique liked me very much, either :) LOL! Fabulous butterflies on both tags and so striking mounted on the larger black tag background--that really makes those alcohol ink panels pop! Good Luck at Tim's!! XOXO-Shari T.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cool, and well done on your win xx
ReplyDeleteBoth are fabulous Anne, as Ive said before you totally rock black. Congrats again on your win. Always delighted to see your talented lovely self in every well deserved spotlight.
ReplyDeleteSorry for being mia. Hope to be around more soon. Nicola x
Wow, such stunning tags - I love the butterflies so much! The wording looks fab too. Congratulations on your win, so well deserved!
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Wow! Anne, das sind ja fantastische Werke.
ReplyDeleteDa hattest du wieder geniale Ideen, ich bin total begeistert.
Sehr extravagant.
Herzlichst Sophie
Hi Anne, I think you either love alcohol inks or you hate them, it's one of those products where there seems to be no middle ground.
ReplyDeleteHowever, the tags look good to me Anne so would never have guessed that you weren't keen on them.
Have a great week and happy crafting, Angela x.
Congratulations oh talented one on high! You have to be happy. Your tags are wonderful Sugar!
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Congrats Anne on your win so well deserved x I adore your tags the butterflies are Gorgeous...Simply Beautiful... Hugs May x x
ReplyDeleteFabulous Anne - I stuggled with the technique too! Think yours are fabulous xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful tag art.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it is the woman's face but I got this lovely feeling of serenity as I looked at your art and those butterflies certainly pop beautifully against the black.
Wishes
Lynne
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Well done on your win.
Wishes
Lynne
Love the pink background Anne! Gorgeous take!!!!
ReplyDelete2 beautiful tags, fab take, you've had much better results with Tim related products and techniques than I have recently! Beautiful......Ruth x
ReplyDeletegorgeous anne and popping by to say x sorry for the lack of comments but life has other plans for me at the moment and is keeping me busy! so sorry x
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, sorry its been a while since I last commented. Trying to catch up again now.
ReplyDeleteBoth your tags are beautiful & I really like all those butterflies. I too struggle with alcohol inks - they're a bit out of my comfort zone, but I do go back to them now & again if I come across a new technique for using them.
Back again soon
Amy x
The butterflies look fabulous on your tag -- awesome creation
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These are so beautiful, Anne. Lovely how much change the color brings, too. Congrats on your Tim-win!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win Anne! These tags are beautiful - I particularly love the first one. Great to use the small tag on the larger one too - why didn't I think of that??!!
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Julia xx
Congratulations on winning, Anne! You deserve to with your beautiful tags. These two are perfect, especially with the black border whch really emphasises the colour. The face image is beautiful and so right for this tag, and I do love the two different colour schemes you've chosen. Beautiful work.
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They're both fab, but I must admit I lean to the ethereal blues of the first one. Wonderful effect with the butterflies.
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