I love the beginning of a new month! My calendar looks clean and manageable! Then, as the days go on, the craziness creeps in. You know I love all things Tim Holtz. I just do. I run to my computer on the first day of every month to see his new Tag so I can accept the challenge of interpreting it in my own way. This particular tag uses Mini Collage Tiles which looks easier than it is. LOL! All Supplies are Tim Holtz.
First, I die cut the Tag from Manila Card Stock using the "Tags and Bookplates Die." I began with some Distres Stains on a Craft Mat. Then, lightly spritzed them and the tag with water and swiped it through a few times and heat set.
The tag on the right is the one I created and the tag on the left was made by mopping up the excess ink on my mat – 'cause, hey, no ink should ever go to waste, right?!
Next, I inked the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and then Walnut Stain Distress Ink. The droplets were created by using the "Spritz & Flick" Technique with Water and then heat setting.
I measured my elements and cut mats for them from 8 x 8 Collage Paper Stash and adhered the papers to cardstock.
I inked the edges of the mats with Walnut Stain Distress Ink and a Blending Tool and adhered the elements to the mats using Stampin' Dimensionals and Glue Dots.
I really liked the background showing through a little so I left some space between this collection of tiles.
The Linen Ribbon was inked with Walnut Stain Distress Ink and pulled apart a little. A patterned reinforcer was used for the hole in the tag.
I'm sure I'll be trying this technique again. What do you think?
In this photo, you can see how the elements are attached using Stampin' Dimensionals and then the tiles themselves are also attached using Stampin' Dimensionals to create depth.
Challenges:
Tim's Tags of 2014 – May
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday – Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs – May Anything Goes
Natalie & Amy – Rubber Stamping
Pile it On Challenge – Rubber Stamping
Beautiful May tag! Love all details.
Joanna
Gorgeous tag!! I love your idea of using dimensionals to pop everything up–really makes a difference!
And PS: I run to my computer every first of the month to check out Tim’s tag too!! 😉
Love your May tag, it’s awesome.
Oh I love it Cathy, I wait to see what you create every first of the month also.
Awesome tag, love the layout & items you have used.
Thank you for sharing with us at Natalie & Amy’s this month, good luck!
Hugs Shell xx
Fabulous tag Cathy, great tutorial too.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
hugs
Mandy xx