Tim Holtz April 12 tags with a Bright Twist
Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday! Do you check out Tim Holtz’s 12 tags of 2016 each month?
The main technique of this tag is using the Distress Paper Mosaic kit to achieve a realistic looking tile piece. The kit has everything you need for a three part process which comes out looking like actual grout and tile.
I thought I would create my tag based on Tim’s April design but with a twist by using bright colors! It has a bit more clean and simple look to it without using distressing techniques. Both styles are effective!
I chose the Bo Bunny Believe paper pad which has an amazing rainbow sheet that I used for my die cut heart piece.
Once I had my mosaic piece done, I created a background with Tim Holtz Woodgrain cardstock which I’ve done a resist with Picket Fence Distress paint and Distress stain.
I used my sewing machine to stitch around the woodgrain panel alternating between straight stitch and zig zag. I’ve kept my finishing touches simple and bold combining black and silver to allow the bright colored heart to be the focal point.
I’ve shot a video of the process and techniques used which you can watch it below or on our YouTube channel.
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I hope I’ve given you some inspiration on using the Distress Paper Mosaic kit, have a great day!!
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Oh so bright and different yet the same as Tims. Love it.
Oh how I love your tag full of beautiful colors! Well done!
Fun tag! I loved seeing how it was made! Thanks!
That is one stunning tag Shari – The heart is just so gorgeous!…and the blue woodgrain bg – yummie!
I am loving this as wasn’t too crazy about all the dark stuff
I always love everything by Tim Holtz and that bird is so fun and colorful!
Hqving this kit for a while and was putting off using it. But your cards inspired me a lot! They’re so cool! And there are so many useful tips in your video. TFS!
Looks just as nice as the April tag.
I love the mosaic heart, it’s so pretty.
So fabulous!! I especially like the heart as I love the look of mosaics. Thanks for the introduction to the mosaic paper kit! I’ve never even heard of it before this post!!
The kit looks like lots of fun to try
I really love the effect you can get with Tim Holtz’s new paper mosaic kit. The heart on the tag is just beautiful.
What a beautiful tag! Bright and cheerful. The distress paper mosaic kit looks very interesting, thanks for the inspiration.
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS tags!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your video with us Shari, your mosaic heart really is a BEAUTIFUL LABOUR OF LOVE and a FUN technique :)
Thanks for showing what this mosaic kit is all about.
Love the mosaic kit, such fun effects.
The heart is adorable, it’s seems like it a hit with many of the others. It makes the whole card.
Gorgeous project!
I luv the woodgrain with the bright blue
The pre- embossed paper is a great concept and you sure did a great jo with that mosaic.
What a fabulous take on the Tim Holtz tag! Love the bright and vibrant colors.
Awesome tags! So much texture!
great layers. . .
Love the blue of this tag and the mixed rainbow colors of the heart. They match so well ! Gorgeous tag and thanks for sharing.
Great amazing card , I like it .and the heart is amazing.
Would you believe I couldn’t see the bird at first? Wonderful creations.
Oh wow! I love tags and these projects are absolutely gorgeus!!!!! Love, love, love!
Beautiful card. Hugz
So very cute ! Thanks for the demo. It looks like fun! Gotta try it.
I simply adore all things “Tim”.
Wow, Shari! What a gorgeous tag! Your mosaic heart is soooo beautiful!
Oh Wow!! Those tags are super cute!!
These are so cute!!
Cool tag love the colors sand those textures; so fun !
Love the heart mosaic on that cool tag. Very cool!
I absolutely adore the bright blue!! Beautiful tag!
Such a colorful tag, Shari, with that mosaic heart!
Lovely tags.
Just love this…..that heart is adorable and has so many versatile uses. I can see it just about everywhere….
I love your version! Awesome elements. TFS
Love your card. The heart is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Ohh, I love that bright blue on the tag! And how pretty the heart is! Of course, if you have a heart, there has to be a key somewhere! Great project! TFS
Beautiful tag! I love the heart.
Beautiful tag, Shari! Love how you’ve “tweaked” Tim’s inspiration piece.
The bright colors make me smile! SO cheerful! Whoever gets this in the mail sure will be happy!
Love the colour and textures
What a fun a bright take on April’s tag! Love the heart.
WOW! I love your mosaic heart! Thanks for the video!
Wow – that is super Spring colour right there! Great take on this month’s tag!
Awesome tags, as always!! I love the cheerful colors!