Thursday, February 12, 2015

February Tag Time!

Oh boy has this month been crazy and it isn't even mid month. Crazy in a good way. New job, looking for a new house and so much more but I can't tell you all yet what the exciting, exciting news is! Tune in on February 20th to find out!

As you all know Tim has the February tag up and running. I am determined to do all the tags and above is my February tag. 

Again I didn't have everything that he used but I did have the ephemera pack! I stuck as close to his as I could to see if I could really do it and reign in my design. I love putting my own spin on things but it was a bigger challenge to stay the course! Check out his version here (Tim Tag). For the ribbon I used Distress Stains in Victorian Velvet and Vintage Photo. I also added stickers that spell LOVE

Art supply items I didn't have and what I used instead:
•Glue and Seal-I used matte Mod Podge
•The metal arrow-I used a SpareParts metal arrow 
•The metal corner pieces-I used some from my stash. 
•Black Distress Marker-I used a Copic
•Picket Fence DP-I used Gesso
•Flash Cards-I used TH fabric
•Mini Movers Heart die-I hand cut the heart
•A sewing machine-I hand stitched the little X's to the felt heart (my fingers are Red!)
•Red Felt-I used orange felt and sprayed it with LSG sprays. 

See! Anyone can join in and use what they have. Lol! Happy crafting!

This piece will be shared with these amazing challenges:

A Vintage Journey: Tic Tac Toe HERE I chose Idea-ology or Any metal embellishments, ephemera, and stains

Mixed Media Monthly Challenge:Think Pink. HERE I used pink roses

That Craft Place: Anything Goes HERE

Fussy and Fancy: It's All About Love HERE Love is in the air and this tag will be attached to my DH gift.





35 comments:

  1. Fabulous Doc!! We are right on schedule, just finished my February tag! Sounds like you are super busy with many new and exciting things happening! Can't wait to hear your news! Hugs, Bubbles :)

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    1. Thanks little lady! It has been a fun last couple of weeks. I need to see your tag. We are 2 for 2! My DH and I are looking at house so that is taking up most of my spare time but it is really interesting to see so many. Happy Valetines Day missy!

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  2. A great take on Tim's tag. It's all about improvisation isn't it and great fun too!

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    1. Thanks Elaine and you are correct about improv! I like a challenge. Hehe!

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  3. What a lovely creation! Thanks for sharing at Fussy & Fancy and good luck with the Challenge. Judy x DT

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    1. Thank you Judy! Just found Fussy and Fancy yesterday. :)

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  4. Niki - love the tag. I love the fact that you showed what you used to substitute. Hope you and DH find a house with plenty of room for 4 legged children! xoxo

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    1. I know what you mean Janine. We would need a huge yard fit for a Great Dane (we aren't getting one though) so my furry babies have room to run! So glad you liked the substitute section of this post! Hugz!

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  5. Awesome tag Niki! Love how you make it work with your work arounds! You have inspired me to work on my Tim tags! Love the red heart the best!

    Congratz on house-hunting, so fun! Can't wait to hear your news!~kim

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    1. Thanks Kim! It sure is interesting how close I was able to replicate the tag without using all the products he used. The heart wasn't dry yet and today the white thread I used turned red. Oops. I am bursting at the seams to tell my exciting news!

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  6. It's a good twist on Tim's tag, Love it.
    Hugs
    Susan

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  7. Great take on Tim's tag! Congrats on your happy month. Thanks so much for playing at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.

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  8. Fab take on Tim's challenge. Thank you for sharing with us at AVJ this fortnight
    Hugs Annie x

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  9. What a wonderful tag design and embellishments.

    Hugs diane

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  10. WOW!!! Beautiful take on Tim's tag, can't wait to see your next one!! I am YOUR new follower :) Thank you so much for visiting my little blog and joining it :) I am beyond impressed with your work, my life is just a little bit hectic right now, but I need to go back and comment on your projects cause they are ABSOLUTELY JAWDROPPING!!!

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    1. Umm Samra, have you seen what you create? That is jawdropping! So happy to stopped by. Life is hectic here as well but good. :)

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  11. I love your interpretation of Tim's tag, beautiful!

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  12. Love the red (orange) felt heart!! It just jumps right out at me ... and I am so glad you used what you have!! I have not ever done a Tim Tag challenge - but your work is convincing me I should try!!

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    1. Haha! Thank you Karen! This is my first year doing the tags because I thought I would need to get all the supplies he uses but now I know that is not true, and I am happy with my results so far. Give it a go!

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  13. Wow! That's a great take on Tim's tag , Niki. Lovely colors too. Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving a lovely comment on my blog. Glad to be following now to see your wonderful works. Hugs, Rupa.

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    1. Haha! Thanks Rupa and right back at ya! It was fun to see your work.

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  14. Love your take on Tim's tag and the way you incorporated the Tic Tac Toe elements. Thank you for joining us at A Vintage Journey.

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  15. Pretty tag. Love all the different elements. Thanks for joining us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!

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    1. Thank you Debbie! Use what you have and I know we all have a stash. Lol!

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  16. beautiful tag!!! it's always great to go through our 'old stuff' to create new things! Thank you so much for playing with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
    -Rachel
    rwkrafts.com

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