Following along with Tim Holtz’s 12 Tags of 2012, here’s my March tag. Seems kind of funny to talk about only 12 tags, because at the moment I’m immersed in Tim’s online class where we’re doing almost 30 tags in two weeks. But unlike class where our focus is on technique and indeed many of the tags are just background samples, the 12 Tags is a free monthly series of tags via Tim’s blog complete with background, focal point and embellishment.
The main technique in March is making a mosaic – and of course Tim puts his own spin on it. After adhering paper pieces to grungeboard I embossed my butterflies using Ranger’s Antiquities Weathered White embossing powder; I actually like better the way the white butterflies pop against the background as opposed to the more subtle effect of Tim’s sample using Cement embossing powder. The colourful mosaic bits are then covered with Glossy Accents creating a sort of stained glass effect, not visible in the photo but gorgeous in person. Combined with the organic nature of the Distress Stained ribbon and the overall shimmer provided by a hit of Perfect Pearls mist this is my favourite monthly tag so far!
It is wonderful what you can do with the right supplies! LOL
Great tag and a fun way to try out different things that you might want to do on a bigger scale in the future!
Very pretty tag. I’ve seen some real cool creations coming from TH’s online class. Enjoy!
Darn – I forgot that Tim was doing a tag each month. Now to add that to my very long to do list – thanks for sharing yours!!
Great tag. I love your mosaic butterflies and the great colored ribbon.
Love your tags, Keitha. You do some beautiful projects and I enjoyed looking at them.
glad to meet you at TS3
I saw your question about storing Crafter’s workshop templates at May’s class and know the answer to that question!! I have even made a video about it, you can watch it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thKAauMRZhA not sure how to make a link but your can just copy this and put it into your browser’s address bar.