I loved Tim Holtz's Brayer technique that he shared with us this month on 12 Tags of 2013 though I think if I had pressed a little less when gathering up the ink with my brayer I would have achieved a more streaky look than I did. I liked this alternative way to apply inky colour to a project.
Here is the video of how I got from Tim's inspiration to my interpretation!!!!
Already half way through Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of 2013 challenge - can you believe it? Where is the time going to I wonder???? I still have a January tag to play along with so I may be able to catch up with that one next month.
As you can see my tags for this year are building up nicely.
Ha Ha - I know what a teaser!!! Here is the tag storage project online workshop I am about to put on my blog/shop. It is a great solution for those with tag storage issues (if I say so myself) and I have a ton of ideas for ways to use this cute little storage project. I am working on the editing the last of the series of 5 video tutorials and finishing off the photo instructions so it will either be up on my Blog sidebar Shop and ETSY shop today or more likely because of upload times tomorrow! So if your interested in tag storage check in again soon.
I forgot to say last week but I managed to get a ticket to do a workshop with Tim in the UK at the end of August!!!! It was a marathon dialling and redialling session but I got through and I am a happy bunny! I am going with my friend Deb so we are both looking forward to getting inky.
Have a great day and thank you for popping by x
Wow! That's beautiful Helen! A lovely interpretation of Tim's tag!
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Oh I love your British patriotic take on this month's tag, soft and feminine - adore the lace BJ
ReplyDeleteHelen - the "everything stops for tea" made me giggle so. My grandad and grandma had very stern tea traditions. There were cups of tea in the morning before breakfast, tea and crumpets at 10:00, a cuppa after lunch, tea at 15:OO sometimes with a scone, biscuit or sandwich, dinner followed by tea and evening tea just before bed. I noticed the other day that my parents are getting like that too! I loved the Union Jack take on the July Tag. Thank you as well for stopping by my blog today and leaving a nice comment.
ReplyDeleteI think we all should have an everything stops for moment - we get so busy theses days - you Granddad and Grandma have got it right!!! Everything about afternoon tea but the tea!!! I have been buying antique tea cups and plates to have my very own afternoon tea but I will most definitely be having coffee with my cream scones!! Time for another tag in a couple of days. Have a great week x
DeleteLove your tag Helen! Love the sentiment and the teapot etc...I collect them! Thanks for stopping by the other day and looking at my July tag! Lucky you to get a ticket to take Tim's class. Someday I hope to get to! Today is Mario's birthday! I made a "coffee" themed card for him. Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Winnie I am collecting old china. I collect what is called triples matching teacups, saucers and tea plates - all you need for afternoon tea! When I have enough I will have a tea party. I want to learn how to make macaroons - I think they are a bit French rather than English though! I loved your Mario card - I am a coffee fan too - I will be the only one at my tea party not drinking tea!!! Have a lovely week x
DeleteI think this is lovely & fresh looking Helen. The button teaset is very cute. My in-laws had set times for tea. I wonder when it changed to having the kettle on almost constantly, haha.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to go one of Tim's workshops. Not long to go now; try not to get too excited and we want lots of pics ;) x
Thanks Mo - I always intend to take loads of photos. It would be fun to get one with Tim but I always get a bit too embarrassed - we'll see if my friend Deb is brave enough! Should be fun though. Have a great week Mo x
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