Ever have one of those months where anything you try to create goes haywire? Grrr! It seems like that has happened to me this month. I skipped last months Tims Tag-I just didn't connect with it at all so I was determined to do this months. Check out the original
Here. This is my 2nd take, the first ended up in the recycle bin.
For the life of me, the background just did not turn out anything like the original but I had none, none, none, of the supplies he used. I only have 8 dies and 6 embossing folders so I did my own thing and it took forever. Lol. I didn't even have multi matte medium. When I opened the bottle is was hard and not usable at all, so I used Mod Podge.
I hand glued all of those little cutouts that usually get thrown away. Crazy much? And I did the technique like he explained but mine looks a lot different. :) It was an interesting time in my art room during this entire tag making session.
The man is a retired Captain that loved life on the open ocean. He excelled in many aspect of being a Captain but his favorite was learning how the entire shipped worked and fixing it if needed. He had to use what was around because he didn't always have access to parts or tools if his ship broke down (much like me not having the supplies used in the original tag) Maybe he is even thinking about how steam could have powered his ship.......then he could
come out of retirement and be the Captain of a Steampunk ship!
Too bad the weekend is over because my DH gave me an art gift for our anniversary and it is: Chemistry 101 with Tim Holtz! Yippee! But back to work tomorrow so I don't have time until Thursday to start this amazing new adventure. My first art "class". Thanks for stopping by and laughing along with my crazy antics. Y'all are awesome sauce! Carpe Diem! ~Niki
I would very much enjoy sharing this tag with these challenges:
Between all the mediums I used and extra bits this surprisingly has lots of texture.
I had to think waayyy outside the box for this tag and get very creative to complete this design. I used 7 different inks for this. Whew!
for not having any of the supplies Niki, your tag turned out great. I love the background color. What a sweet hubby you have. You're going to love Chem 101. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks J9! It may be an old class to some but brand spankin new to me. That means I may need to get some supplies. :)
Deletehaha - well you know I'm here for you in that respect...lol
DeleteI think your Tim tag turned out wonderfully Niki, love the use of the gears in your background and your story fits your tag to a tee! Have fun in Tim's 101 class, I did it awhile back and still have to do 102, it's on the wish list! Deb xo (And yes, I OFTEN have days, weeks, months! where nothing seems to go right LOL!)
ReplyDelete102 is on mine as well, we shall see how it goes. Thanks Deb! So nice to know we have those blah months. Lol
DeleteGorgeous tag Nikki!!! Love how you did the gears and layered them!
ReplyDeleteHugs :)
Samra
Thanks dear Samra cakes! It was a loooong process. :)
DeleteWell, I am impressed that you got a tag in - you are way ahead of me!! It is fabulous, and I really enjoyed reading how it came about (great story also!).... thanks so much for taking the time to visit and comment! Love meeting new friends :-) xx Lynn
ReplyDeleteHaha! Thanks Lynn! Sometimes you just have to tell the story that pops in your head when you create something. :)
DeleteNiki, you are FABULOUS! I'm so happy you persevered because your tag is awesome (sauce)!!! The gears die is perfect for this tag, and your colors are oh, so vintage! LOVE this tag, and I will be looking for you on Tim's Pinterest board for sure! Don't you worry about not having enough dies and embossing folders...out of limitations comes creativity--you are the poster child! And your hubby sure knows how to push all the right buttons! Have fun taking your class, and be sure to take notes for me! Ha! (JK!) Big hugs to a super talented artist! You don't need no stinkin' art classes!
ReplyDeletewow, what an amazing tag...I adore the texture and aqua colors! so glad you played along with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!
ReplyDeletesparkle & shine *~*
Oh, Niki, your tag is fantastic! Such a vintage one! What a perfect layered background and a genius idea to use those cutouts! Have fun taking your TH class, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you! Branka xxx
Niki, your tag looks GREAT! Thanks so much for joining us for Anything Goes week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog! You may want to stop by to check out the winner! ;) http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/anything-goes-winner-3/
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tag you have made, super colours and so much lovely texture as well.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for joining in at FlonzCraft Vintage Stamping Challenges.
B x
What a great tag you have made, super colours and so much lovely texture as well.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for joining in at FlonzCraft Vintage Stamping Challenges.
B x
Niki, so very happy for you to have won this amazing prize at SSS! Congrats. I love the gears you used for this technique, what a cool idea! Great take on Tim's tag!
ReplyDeleteNiki! Huge congrats hun you need to go over to the SSS Wednesday challenge to give your details. This is gorgeous! Karen x
ReplyDeleteWow! Niki!!!!! Congratulations! I'm so excited, because I've never known a single person who won this wonderful prize at SSS! Good for YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteYour tag is so worthy of the win from Simon, Niki! Way to go!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI think your improvised background is fantastic, and I'm so glad to see from the comments this got a win at SSS. It's a terrific take on the August tag.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx