Tim's Tag, Day 6

I thought Tim Holtz's enamel technique was incredible today, but I really had to think awhile to figure out how I was going to create my own. I have a couple of Texture Fades that could have worked, but I finally settled on the simplicity of the Snow Flurries folder. I don't have a lot of time today and wanted something that would be quick and easy. I'm so glad I chose this - I love how it came out!

Like Tim says, you really have to see this technique in person to truly appreciate it. I was out of Ranger's metal so I used aluminum duct tape that I stole from my husband's workshop. Since I was in a hurry, I just applied it directly to the tag and embossed. I used an Aqua Paint Dabber to color the whole thing. When it was dry, I hit the snowflakes with my Snow Cap Dabber. I didn't mind that a little of the white got onto the blue - I thought it made it look more snowy. Instead of using regular clear embossing powder, I used Ultra Thick (UTEE). Honestly, I'll use any excuse to whip out the UTEE. I love that stuff!

Since my background was so simple, I decided to add a little bird as a focal point. I wanted him to have the same look as the tag, so I covered a piece of chipboard with more foil tape and cut my bird using the Sizzix Caged Bird die. I painted him with the Snow Cap Dabber and then stamped the word 'Wish' from Tim's Things to Say stamp collection, using the Aqua Dabber instead of ink (I love stamping with Dabbers!). I sanded the edges lightly and embossed, again using UTEE. Oh, I am loving this technique!! Nothing will be safe now. :-)

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Adirondack Paint Dabber - Aqua, Snow Cap
Sizzix Snow Flurries Texture Fade
Sizzix Caged Bird Die
Ranger Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous Stuff To Say Stamp Collection
Idea-ology Charm Clip, Jump Ring
Idea-ology Lavish Trimmings