For this tag, I actually had almost everything Tim used, other than the wood stamp (it's on my list, believe me!) and the Antiquities embossing powder (how cool is that?). Since I knew my 'grout' would have to be metallic, I decided to try giving my tag a bit of an industrial look. The gear background stamp was created by embossing a piece of fun foam with the Sizzix Steampunk Texture Fade and then using it as a stamp. Cool, huh? I came up with that technique (as did many others) a few years ago. It's a great way to make a background stamp out of your various folders!
Thanks so much for visiting - I can't wait to see how everyone else interprets Tim's tag! All the materials I used can be purchased from Inspiration Emporium via the links below. From now until March 4th, they are offering 20% off your order when you use the coupon code leapyear. Go forth and shop!
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Oooh, awesome idea to create a stamp from an embossing folder. You so totally ROCK when it comes to creating new techniques! Love the industrial grunge look of your tag. Can't wait to give Tim's mosaic technique a try. Thanks for the inspiration, as always!
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Linda
I like, I like thanks for the inspiration, I was just thinking "What am I going to use? ... I don't have cement "
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful tag with wonderful ideas! LOVE it Shelly! Your butterflies are really cool!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!!!! I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteIt so pretty! Love it too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tag, love the background pattern and the pretty butterflys too.
ReplyDeleteAnja
Wonderful, you always are inspiring. Your tag is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour tags are always so special--enough "off" the exact model to be unique, and yet every bit as GREAT, IMHO!
ReplyDeleteLove your steam punk version of Tim's tag. I think the Grunge guy himself would be proud!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great tag. I am always in awe when i see your work. TFS.
ReplyDeleteLove your version Shelly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...great detailed photo of the butterfly!
ReplyDeleteYou rocked those butterflies -- even if you almost lost your mind in doing it! I didnt even have the patience to give it a try:)
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! I love your butterflies. The stamp made from an embossing folder - wow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag, Shelly. I love it! You got it goin' on, girlfriend! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteGreat tag Shelly!!! Love how you improvised with products!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Tag Shelly.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
Greetings Janny
I was so happy to see your name on the winners list~ you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteYour March tag is fantastic...industrial mosaic butterflies~ so cool!
love your take on Lord Tim's latest technique!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely Shelly.....great!
ReplyDeletegreetings, Alie :-)
Very stunning tag! Love the butterflies and the background is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love that cinched band along the bottom! Congrats on your win!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great background for those luscious butterflies! Love that you used a ticket for the sentiment, so funny that I did and added flowers on mine! Maybe my mind will be great one day! Ha!
ReplyDeleteI love the papers you chose for your butterflies, Shelly, and they look wonderful on the embossed tag.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beautiful tag Shelley and well done on being a winner in February! You truly deserve it. I am hoping I get a chance to join in this month! Haa!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely tag ... is gorgeous.
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