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Monday 23 February 2015

My take on Tim's tag for February 2015

Well the months go round so fast and here it is, time for another of Tim's tags, as always full of great tips and inspiration...

All the details from the master himself can be found here , I followed the idea of the tag and loved the collage feel...a new found favourite of mine...I have made a few pieces lately and realised , I haven't even stamped! shock horror!

So here is my take, minus the flashes of red, I went all neutral... you know me I love my neutrals...although I have been dabbling with colour behind the scenes too...


I loved this and wasn't sure if I wanted to cover it up....but cover it up I did.....



I added a number plaque which I had added some Decoart paint washes too...and some distress paints too.. and created a heart , covered in tissue tape, paints and crackle glaze, topped off with some rusty wire...a girl can never have enough rusty wire!


I added the arrow as Tim had done with the heart charm, but added it on some more rusty wire.


 Some dyed seam binding tied at the top of the tag, love all those crinkles!


  The word band was added the same as Tim had done...but it had some painty washes first. I added it on rusty wire and stapled to the tag .


Finally a close up of the heart and as you can see I splattered my background using my splatter brush and white paint. i just love the effect it gives.


I loved playing along again this month and cannot wait for the next one.....I will be linking my tag up to Tim's tags here  .

keep those fingers inky ... and painty!
trace x 

33 comments :

  1. Fabulous ! I need A LOT of work on my assemblage. Too chicken on my parr me thinks

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  2. Stunning Trace, love what you did with the heart and I have to say, I like your muted colour tones!!

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  3. Fabulous tag Trace. Lovely to have you back among us again. Hugs Rita xxx

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  4. Beautiful tag and nice to see the curly wire back around the heart Trace.

    Love Chrissie x

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  5. Love the neutral shades of this one Trace! Nice to see you back here in blogland on a slightly more regular basis again :-)

    Sally

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  6. Gorgeous Trace!! I just love the way you antiqued the whole tag! The wire on the heart is brilliant! Don't tell Tim, but I like your version better! hugs :)

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  7. Neutral is good - in fact your neutral is just great!! Fantastic take on Tim's tag Trace... Hugs, Anne xx

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  8. I love you take on Tim's Tag and the soft muted vintage tones you've created - this is amazing!! xx

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  9. gorgeous take...love the wire use! Just striking!

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  10. Utterly beautiful, Trace - that heart is a thing of beauty, especially in its rusty wire binding. Gorgeous take on the February tag.
    Alison xx

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  11. Oooh I love your take on this months tag Trace! It's neutral but striking too. I love the rusty wire wrapped around the distressed looking heart and your crinkle ribbon is lush! :)

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  12. Beautiful tag! Love that you used that little photo :)

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  13. Neutral is always beautiful! And this tag is no exception! I love it so much! Barbarayaya

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  14. Congrats on your win! This tag is absolutely gorgeous! I love the rusty wire!

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  15. Such a beautiful washed effect and a really gorgeous take on the original. It is so worthy of Tim's recognition. Congrats on your Tim win.
    hugs Brenda xxx

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  16. So gorgeous! I love the neutral color, so warm and loving. Such wonderful detail, so happy you shared!~kim

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  17. What a blinding way to return Trace!!! SO, SO PLEASED this stunning tag got a well deserved Tim win! Jenny x

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  18. Hello Trace, Wow! Look Who’s A Winner!!
    Congratulations! And Welcome Back!
    Hugs Vada

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  19. Great tag, love the delicate colours. Congratulations on being a winner.
    Sending hugs Angela x

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  20. Huge congratulations on your well deserved win Trace !!! Hugs, Anne xx

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  21. Lovely tag! Congrats too!

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  22. love love love .. this is so dreamy and vintage .... exquisite piece of art ...love x

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  23. Congratulations! I love how you added the wire to the heart and the arrow. Beautiful.

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  24. Beautiful tag...love the muted colors. Congratulations on your win!

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  25. Your tag has a romantic Parisian feel! I love it! Congratulations on your win!

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  26. Your tag has a romantic Parisian feel. I love it! Congratulations on your win!

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  27. Love the crackled/ wrapped heart. Beautiful detailing overall. Congratulations on being one of the February 12! Creative Blessings! Kelly

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