The other day while blurfing, I stumbled upon a blog that had a link to Tim Holtz. Well, Tim Holtz has finally started blogging and it has become one of my daily fixes. He currently is showcasing the 12 Tags of Christmas. For 12 days he will be making Christmas tags, each different, and using different techniques. I have been so inspired by what he is doing. I had to try my own hand at it!
I started with a white tag, sponging on a background layer of Weathered Wood Distress Ink. The sentiment was stamped in Black Soot and then embossed in super fine Clear EP. YES, you can emboss with the Distress Inks. I continued to work the color onto the tag adding different layers of ink until I had the look I wanted to achieve. The flower stem was inked in Peeled Paint and then the flower sections were dabbed with Dusty Concord and stamped on the background. The hummingbird was stamped on the tag with Black Soot and then on a separate piece of cardstock with Walnut Stain. I added some Crystal Stickles and while they were drying, I worked on sponging color onto the hummingbird. The final image of the hummingbird was raised on mounting tape over the black image.
Stamps: Tim Holtz’ Collection Nature’s Moment by Stampers-Anonymous from Rubbernecker Stamp Company
Paper: White Tag, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White
Ink: Tim Holtz’ Fired Brick, Peeled Paint, Black Soot, Walnut Stain, Weathered Wood, Dusty Concord, Faded Jeans Distress Ink
Accessories: Ranger Clear Super Fine EP, Crystal Stickles, Cut-N-Dry Pen Nibs and Ink Blending Foam; Fibers; Mounting Tape
All products to complete this project can be found at Rubbernecker Stamp Company.
absolutely beautiful!
This is just gorgeous!! I love the colors! Funny I happened to be looking at some of your older cards, ones with more textures, layers, etc and wished you would do more of those kinds of cards!
Wow, Sherry, Tim would be so proud of you. Yours is equal if not more beautiful as his. Love the way you did the hummer. The colors are just perfect. Great job!!!!!!!!!
Cheryl Sims
Wow, Sherry! You nailed it, girl! I thought Tim’s was terrific, but I love your hummingbird and flowers as well. I really hope Santa brings me some alcohol inks . . . but honestly, I don’t think *my Santa* would even know where to get them. hmmm, maybe I should wish for a gift card. LOL
Gorgeous! I’m addicted to his blog too. 🙂
This is amazing! I completely love it. When I saw it, I recognized your inspiration. This is so beautiful!
Stunning! This is beautiful!
Awesome! I love everything about it, and your colors are fabulous! I agree…you would make Tim proud! 🙂
Beautiful work, Sherry! The shading is gorgeous!