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Take Ten Christmas Card

12/24/2015

We all have a moment of needing something quick, a quick get away, a quick coffee break, a quick nap, a quick meal. This time I need a quick card. A quick card doesn't mean not putting too much thought into it. A quick card simply means a quick made card. Lol~ I had this design in my head for weeks already, just didn't find the time to execute it. Why did I say I need a quick card? It actually has a purpose. Just like a quick get away, a quick coffee break, a quick nap or a quick meal, a quick card can make me rejuvenate again or shall I say it is a boost in a way. I am sure everyone has its own way of getting a boost. What is yours?

Hero Arts Ombre pool to navy is perfect for this Christmas sentiment

Few spray of Pssst! sheer shimmer spritz on the background before adhere the deer die on

Supplies:
Distress paint- fossilized amber, fired brick, festive berries, evergreen bough
Merry Christmas deer die
Hero Arts Ombre pool to navy
Stampabilities- IR1038 Bright with promise-Merry Christmas Saying
Imagine Crafts Pssst Sheer Shimmer Spritz
White cardstock
shimmer navy glitter card stock

Enter this tag into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Winter Wonderland
More Habdmade Challenge MHC 魔力手作挑戰 #12 -- 耶誕節
Crafting By Design: Here Come The Holidays
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Make it Sparkle
CAS(E) this Sketch! #153

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Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015 #3 March

3/30/2015

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As usual, Tim has created an amazing tag for March~ With new paint cracked pistachio and new stamp
CMS213 perspective, the tag is fun and colorful to look at. To see Tim's March Tag tutorial, you can click on the link here: http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-march/

Here is my take on 12 Tags of 2015-March. The detail of butterfly is so pretty, truly capture life's moments. The background color is inspired from this amazing nature photo that I found on Pinterest, you can see my inspiration of the color here: color inspiration

Supplies:
#8 manila tag, tissue tape
Distress paint: cracked pistachio, fired brick, mustard seed, spun sugar, rusty binge, tarnished brass
Ranger archival ink: jet black
Rangerembossing powders: fine detail clear, fine detail gold
Ranger texture paste: regular opaque
Stamps/stencil: CMS213 perspective, TCW261s mini art is
Staz-on black

Entering this tag into the following challenges:
Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015 March
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge anything goes #812

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12 Tags of 2015-February

2/8/2015

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I really like the collage design with vintage look that Tim has created for February. Since it is February, it is all about LOVE. To see Tim's February Tag tutorial, you can click on the image below.

I want to share with you my take on the 12 Tags of 2015-February. I don't really have all the embellishments for this project, but I am very happy that I get a chance to use some of the ephemera that I collect over the years. ^^
Beside posting my tag for 12 Tags of 2015-February, I am also entering my "Key to My Heart" tag into Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog H is for... Obviously, H is for key to my "H"eart.

12 Tags of 2015-February Key to My Heart

To begin, I start looking into my bit and stash boxes where I have collected things from everywhere. The square frame is a vintage slide frame that I found in an art thrift shop. Some postcards, business cards, bookmarks, washi tapes, and poker cards were used in this project. Don't forget to check out his amazing February creation on Timholtz.com. It is always fun to follow Tim's Tag tutorial. Thank you Tim!^^

First, positioning all the materials. Using any type of adhesive you have to seal it. I used mod podge.

After putting all the pieces together, I started sanding around the edges to create a more rustic look. You can also see how I created the number 14 by using a 10 and a 4 poker cards in the second picture.

I used Tim Holtz's distress Paint Picket Fence and one of the most practical tool that I possess - my fingers to paint the edge of the tag and around the pictures.

The next step is darken the tag a little bit by using distress ink black soot and aqua pen. Apply the ink and just use fingers to brush around it.

It's getting there.^^

Starting to put the second layer to the tag. I have decided to omit some of the stuff that I have chosen in the first place. I think these are good enough.

Attached the Word Bands with Long Fasteners, both from Tim Holtz's idea-ology. I love the phrase! The vintage slide frame is also in place.

Since I don't have the arrow, I found two roses and a Locket key that will look great with this tag. Instead of using wire, I have decided to go with brown waxed cotton cord to attach the key to the roses.

The heart is bit plain so I wanted to add some texture on the top. I used staples to create those Xs and I love the look of it. You can see I have also practiced it on the scrap paper. Practice makes perfect. ^^

The paper heart is also added with some Distress ink walnut stain around the edge using blending tool.

Here are some pictures of the details.

I hope you all will enjoy and love this tag just as much as I have enjoyed and loved creating it.

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a great day. Happy Valentines and see you soon~

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