I would like to welcome my latest followers, it is lovely to have you along on my crafty journey! Apologies if I owe you a visit, friends old and new, we can't seem to shake off all these horrible germs that are laying us low. Hopefully I will get round to see you soon. This is a scheduled post.
I know I say this every time but this has to be my favourite of Tim's Tags ever.... you can see Tim's original HERE. I adore the butterfly from the Tim Holtz Perspective set and I seem to use it at every opportunity these days. I have kept pretty much to Tim's design for my tag:
The colours I used are Abandoned Coral, Crushed Pistachio and Broken China and Tumbled Glass Distress Paints for my background.
As you can see, I did four tags, mainly because I forgot to add the tape to the tag before colouring with the paints - but I now have a couple of spare tags to use on some other project!
I used Tim's Flourish Stencil. I did try using another stamp and stencil (the Blossom stencil was gifted to me by my lovely friend Rachel) and a lighter embossing powder but whilst I like the embossing, I don't like how the flower gets 'lost'.
My embellishments are different to Tim's too, I added a flower to the body of the butterfly and coloured it with Abandoned Coral Distress Paint. The Idea-ology tag was coloured with Broken China Distress Paint. The bow at the top is made from Tim's Crinkle Ribbon coloured with Abandoned Coral Distress Spray Stain.
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Thanks for looking, hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Anne xx
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Doesn't matter how many times you use the butterfly stamp Anne everything made with it is adorable. Fabulous colour tones.
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Two minds thinking alike Anne. I also used the flourish stencil with the Butterfly and I also have spare tags, one with bright colours and one I also forgot tissue tape on lol.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag and I love your metal flower on the butterfly, bringing the coral colour accent over to the other side of your tag. Hope you feel better soon.
Julie xx
Gorgeous Anne! Love the colours you chose and the flourish stencil is such a beautiful match to the butterfly! Really loving your bling flower, it really adds some flair! Amazing take on Tim's tag! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful ephemeral colours thru the wings Anne - this is gorgeous and good you have a headstart for some other tags. The enamelling technique looks fabulous. I hope that you continue to improve and feel much better very soon. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteLove your color choices! This is just gorgeous, Anne. Simple and elegant. You've made me think I need to get that flourish stencil after all...
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Anne, I love the colours and gold embossing...I know what you mean about shaking things off, I can honestly say that I haven't felt 'good' for well over a month now, take care, hugs Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteI love your tag Anne ....... and I know exactly what you mean about that amazing butterfly, I love it!!! Great colour mix on your tags and the gold in the background is stunning! Hope you feel better soon hun .... big hugs Linda xx
ReplyDeleteIt's a brilliant design for a tag - so bright and colourful and Spring-like! I know what you mean about getting rid of this bug - mine is still lurking - so hope you feel better soon!!
ReplyDeleteBugs here also, hope you get better very soon Anne! I am LOVING the gold embossing over those colours it really pops and adds lots of warmth, it's like watching a warm Summers day...
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You do say it every time, Annie, but then I think I say the same thing every time, too! Your work just gets better and better! This tag is so vibrant and alive! It's really special!! I'm sorry to hear that you are both poorly and I hope you shake it off very soon!! Love and hugs, Darnell xxoo
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you are poorly. I love that flourish stencil and have it on my "to buy" list when it arrives in this country...I might have to do an international online order though as my patience is running out, cos the more I see it being used...the more I NEED it in my stash! I love your tag and all the others. Perhaps you could hand paint the flower in shades of grey...not quite all 50 of them, but it would stand out against the colour background then.
ReplyDeleteI love these subtle layers which give a very elegant background to your butterfly. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteOOOH Anne just drooling over your marbling! Fabulous work and wonderful tag. Gosh havent looked at Tim's techniques for the tag yet this month, but now I am inspired to have a play. Nikki xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is truly stunning Anne, definitely one of the most beautiful Tim's Tags I have seen from anyone! I really love the colours, gorgeous texture and the butterfly looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have been unwell. I do hope you are feeling better soon.
Take care, hugs Sue xx
WOW!!!! Excellent tags! LOVE that you did many and LOVE that embossed design! The flower is wonderful on the butterfly too!
ReplyDeletea beautiful take on Sir Tims Anne - lovely colours and lovely use of the stencil - big hugs my friend Rachel xx
ReplyDeleteI can honestly say this Anne - this is without a doubt the most beautiful tag I have ever seen!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous and I am so sorry that my craft room goodies are all packed up and ready to move. I want t to make a tag like yours so bad I could spit!! Your tag is a work of art.
Did I read correctly? You are not well? I sure hope that everyone will be back with pink and rosy cheeks soon. Again, your tag is fanDANGtastic!!
Sandy xx
What simply gorgeous colours they are!! Happy, happy colours I think. Your flourishes are gorgeous and the whole tag is SUPERB!!
ReplyDeleteHoping you get well very soon {{Hugs}} xox
Beautiful tag Anne.
ReplyDeleteHope you are soon over the bugs & germs.
Toni xx
Loved your tag Anne. Superb take on the challenge...the flower on the butterfly and the bright ribbon on the top really "pop" out! Stunning.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne sorry you have not been too well. I love your tags and the butterfly is gorgeous. X
ReplyDeleteFirst of all I hope you soon start to return to full health. Nasty bugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tag - I am so out of touch with all things Tim but through your blog I can see there are lots of things I want/need to buy. You have just given me a whole new shopping list with this gorgeous tag. Love the bright colours.
Hugs, Neet xx
really gorgeous tag ! love those beautiful colours in the background and the flower is a fab embellishment x hope you feel better soon x
ReplyDeleteFab take on Tim's March Tag, Anne!! That new butterfly image of Tim's is gorgeous and you've showcased it wonderfully here!! Your simple embellies let the tag shine through!! Just Lovely!! XOXO-Shari
ReplyDeleteStunning tag...just adore your colour combo and matching embellie Anne ...and I hope you feel better real soon! x x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you're still feeling under the weather, Anne - it took me weeks to fully throw off the cough that followed my horrible cold, and I just couldn't get up any energy to do anything constructive - so I do sympathise. Really hope you feel back to normal soon.
ReplyDeleteI completely love your take on the March tag - the colours are stunning... very tempted to try out your combination! The golden flourish looks wonderful, and I just love the Idea-ology flower embellishing the beautiful butterfly - altogether fabulous!
Alison xx
Anne, your tag it gorgeous! Love those colors and golden flourish around the butterfly! Great Tim tag! Hope you are feeling better and maybe soon the weather will be warm enough that you can open up the windows and let out the germs! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so beautifully executed...perfect! Fabulous tag and adore how you altered the metal flower. It's a beaut Hugs Ruth x
ReplyDeleteThis tag is so beautiful! Anne. I love the gorgeous colors and texture. :)
ReplyDeleteYour tag is beautiful Anne.The colours and butterfly are gorgeous 😉
ReplyDeleteI just love the bright colors on your background Anne (mine came out very watered down dull!) -and that stencil looks lovely in the gold - a beautiful tag! Hope you are feeling better and have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteReally stunning! Anne love how you've kept the embellies to a minimum - really emphasizes the fab detail . N that flower is fantastic
ReplyDeletegorgeous tag..... love the colours
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Your tag is lovely and I am just hoping I will have time to finish mine when I get back home.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs, Angela x
This is such a beauty, I love the colours and that jewel the butterfly, it just brings out those colours even more and the 'imagine' token seems like such a perfect fit too. Hugs, Georgie xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning tag Anne. The colours are so beautiful and I love the butterfly. My pc needs some attention as its so slow at the moment I just give up. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful take on Tim's take Anne, love the addition of the flower to your butterfly, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you love this butterfly so much, it is beautiful and looks perfect on your stunning tag. Absolutely gorgeous colours and textures!
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Brilliant, absolutely beautiful, love the colours and design.
ReplyDeleteI really must get out of my comfort zone and try using Texture Paste. Have it but never used it.
Your work is so inspirational.
Patricia xxx
Thinking of you both hun and hoping you are both back on your feet very soon. As for these tags, well you've surpassed yourself with beauty and elegance in all your interpretations. Love them all as ever! Jenny x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tags Anne! Love the beautiful color palette and all the textured detail! The shimmery gold looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely AMAZING!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I hope you are both well on the mend by the time I got around to visiting! (behind again). I LOVE this tag, and I always think the last thing you did, is my favorite too! I have the 2 new colors, waiting on the March one. Haven't used them as yet, so loved seeing how pretty they were on this super tag. Loved the gold embossing and that butterfly was gorgeous against these colors. Pretty stencil too, and lucky you to have such a generous sweet friend. As always, another project well & beautifully excecuted. Also loved the tiny colored button too. TFS & Hugs
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This is gorgeous! Love the colours...
ReplyDeleteThat certainly is a beautiful butterfly. Gorgeous texture created with the paste & mask & a lovely combination of colours too.
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That certainly is a beautiful butterfly. Gorgeous texture created with the paste & mask & a lovely combination of colours too.
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LOVE this tag! So delicate and lovely! The colors are absolutely beautiful! I want to try this technique too!
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