Thursday, April 14, 2016

12 TAGS OF 2016: April Edition

This was an April 2016 winner on timholtz.com!!


Tim's original tag can be found here, and this is my take on this month's technique remix.  

For the resist portion of the technique, I used a 'splotchy' background stamp that reminds me of bubbles which I stamped using white Distress paint and then added layers of color with both Distress stains and Distress ink. I also gave the tag a light mist of opalescent sheen with some Dylusions mica spray although I'm not sure you can see that in the pictures. 

For the mosaic portion of the technique, I was excited to crack open the new Distress paper mosaic kit and give it a try. It was fun to play with and there's so much in the kit, that I can make a lot of projects with the supplies. 

The seahorse is done is the typical mosaic fashion to look like a tiled piece, but I had fun playing with the grout texture on the sand dollar and starfish too.

I created the paper I used for the seahorse using the new Distress collage medium, crazing version. When dry I colored and smudged over that with some Distress crayons to add some color in the crazing. I love the porcelin look this gives.  If you click the picture below, you might be able to see the detail close up.



For the starfish, I added the grout to the shape and let it dry. I painted it with a combination of Distress paints in barn door and wild honey and while the paint was still wet, sprinkled it lightly with some spiced marmalade Distress glitter. I really dug into the Distress stash for this project!



The sand dollar was sort of a combination between grout and 'tile' work.  I gave the grout a coat of antique linen Distress paint as the white seemed too stark.

Last but not least, I added some vegetation from the festive greenery Sizzix Alternations die, added a little smear of crayon to the chit chat stickers and stuck an opal gem to an Ideaology charmed thingie which I threaded onto the very organic looking trim I used for a ribbon - it reminds me of sparkly seaweed!  



All in all, I'm pretty happy with the results. I always think of things to edit after the fact, but I'm trying to take Tim's advice to embrace imperfection, so I'm going to call this one done!

After using the mosaic kit, the wheels in my head are turning and I look forward to using this technique on some 3D paper projects - the best of both worlds!  

I'd love to hear what you think.  Thanks for stopping by!

31 comments:

  1. Beautiful tag!! the sea horse is adorable!!

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    1. Thank you so much Chary! It sure was fun to make.

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  2. This is such a fun interpretation of the tag: love the great texture on the starfish and sand dollar, as well as your mosaic sea horse.

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  3. Thanks Laura! I think I'm dreaming of summer already...

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  4. Gosh, your tag is just gorgeous! The "tiles" are a beautiful color and are pieced together perfectly! Amazing job!

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    1. Thanks so much Kathy! My favorite cup is a Tervis Tumbler with some seahorse art on it by artist Leoma Lovegrove - she is so fearless with color and totally inspiring. I',m working on it!

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  5. I just found your tag. It is so nice. Your sea horse is perfect for the mosaic technique. And your use of the grout elsewhere in the tag is great too.

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    1. Thanks Lucy! When I started playing with the grout I could totally picture the texture of a starfish, so I figured I'd give it a go. I'm glad it turned out like it did.

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  6. This is absolutely amazing!! I love all things beach related and your seahorse, starfish and sand dollar are perfect!!

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    1. Thank you Cathy! I'm a beach junkie too and it's always the first thing I think of when it's time to make a new project. I can't wait for Tim's new Paradise dies coming in June - that surf shack is too cute!!!

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  7. Congrats on your win! Love all the elements you used on your tag!

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    1. I just saw that I won - so excited! Thank you so much!

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  8. OMG! This is just perfect! Love everything about it! Congrats on your win!

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    1. Thanks Stephanie - I'm super excited to have won. I truly appreciate the kind words!

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  9. Dear Lady bug...CONGRATULATIONS on your WIN!!! I am in LOVE with your tag!!!! I can tell you put a lot of effort into all your details...It is really AMAZING!

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    1. Thank you so much Mylissa! What a wonderful Sunday morning surprise!! So much fun. :)

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  10. OMIGOSH!!! Just saw that I won this month - so excited! Thanks to all for your kind, sweet words. This absolutely made my day.

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  11. Huge congratulations on your much deserved win! Your tag is gorgeous! x

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  12. Congrats on your tag and I just love the seahorse
    catherine

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    1. Thanks Catherine and congrats to you as well!

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  13. What a beautiful interpretation of Tim's April tag, congratulations on your win! Deb xo

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  14. Congrats on your win!! I love the seahorse... great idea!

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  15. Came over from Tim's blog to say how beautiful this is!

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    1. Thank you Marcie- I appreciate all the kind words!

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  16. Im so glad the gorgeous background is not covered up :) I have to say I love your simple twine at the top Wyatt the beachy glass-looking embellishment! Congratulations on your big win!

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    1. Thank you so much Mimi - so excited by the win!!

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  17. Congrats on winning! I love your tag...love, love, love it! Very inspiring and put together nicely.

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