Tim’s Tags Christmasfied!
Happy Friday everyone!! It’s Shari here with something special. Last month Heidi and I had the opportunity to visit Tim Holtz and Mario Rossi in Prescott AZ where we played in Tim’s studio. There was lots of laughter, Christmas music, 3:00pm coffees and amazingly enough… creating!
We decided to do a spin on Tim’s 12 tags for 2015 where each of us used a tag as inspiration and Christmasfied them! We were each working away on our own versions so I didn’t have a chance to see exactly what everyone was using, but will do my best to explain.
Tim chose to use the February tag for his inspiration. He started by using the Festive Ephemera pack as the base by gluing them down randomly. He used a Black Soot marker to outline the ephemera and smudged it with his finger. Picket Fence Distress paint was used to distress areas of the tag. From there he die cut a heart from this really cool vintage felt and sewed it in place using various stitches over an Industrious sticker frame. Then he used some Idea-ology pieces and stained Crinkle ribbon to finish it off.
Tim’s supplies
Heidi used the March tag for her inspiration where she changed out the butterfly and used a Christmas tree image. She started out covering areas of her tag with music tissue tape and used the marbling technique use bright Distress paints. The next step was to stamp the tree using black Archival ink. She stamped and cut a mask of the tree and set in in place. From there she used the Christmas stencil with Texture paste. Before the paste was dry, she used Platinum embossing powder and heated it with a craft tool. Once she removed the mask, she used stars and word band to finish it up.
Heidi’s Supplies
I took inspiration from the November tag and switched out the pumpkin for a poinsettia. I used the Linen stamp with Picket Fence Distress paint for the background. Once the paint dried I used Walnut Stain and Evergreen Bough Distress stains. My favorite technique for this tag was using silver foil on areas where I had applied strokes of a glue stick. I stamped and colored the Poinsettia on Watercolor paper, the used Distress Markers as my paint. I die cut Tidings from cork and used tiny brads to affix it on place.
Shari’s Supplies
fab tags!
Simply amazing projects, Shari!!! You know how to rock (creatively) with Tim’s products!! And to get to spend creative time with TIM at his home/studio … that in itself would be a holiday gift!
Stunning tag design!!!
Gorgeous tags …and how fun to create with Tim!
These tags are gorgeous! I love that pointsettia!
Fabulous tags! Great job.
Awesome tags!
I like how these tags were Christmasfied!
Very great looking cards!
How much fun this must have been! Love all the RE – CREATIONS from Tim’s tags. Lovely ideas from all and I especially love the poinsettia. That is one of my favorite Tim stamps.
Such fun! Love them alL!
Nice job. I haven’t made a tag since Tim switched over to the monthly tags. I loved the excitement of coming each day in December to see what he did next. And I spent a HECK of a lot of money. It’s too bad he’s too busy to stick with that plan. Love the tags!
Please don’t be mad at Tim. If his day to day plans change its only because he’s busy creating many pretty awesome things for all of us to play with. In no way could I or others be mad because of this reason and you should not either. He’s a creative mastermind and genius and he does it because he knows it’s what we want. A personal note to Tim on his website or blog would have been nicer as he may not read all the Facebook or blogs out there at this time of year. Yes, he’d like to know how you feel and could perhaps go back or do once in awhile how you like the tags presented. Or perhaps not. BTW: I am not an employee of Tims nor am I a personal friend…I have never met him. I just think your reply was incorrect for most of us. Sorry. I do not mean to be rude to you nor do I like calling someone out. But I do feel SSS blog is not the place to air your concern. Have a nice holiday.
These are all great tags. I DO love anything Tim Holtz…LOL
Love these tags! All the layers of color and ephemera are so pretty.
Wowwweeee….so much creativity!! These tags are just amazing.
<3 J
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Beautiful tags!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
What a fun idea. Easy to see the inspiration but a totally different look and feel in the final pieces. Love these. Hugz
What a great collection of tags
What beautifully detailed tags…I’m blown away!
SQUEAL!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these Tags!! So MUCH Details and Texture!! SWOON!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
These tags are gorgeous!
What FUN!!! I love the clever, creative ways you three used Tim’s tags as templates for a Christmas theme! Thanks for the inspiration. Merry Christmas!!
I need to give this a try. I have all these lovely Tim Holtz products, so why not? Thanks for the great inspiration.
Karen Letchworth
Love anything with Tim Holtz products! He always has such interesting projects. Thanks for sharing.
Each and every one is a work of art!
really fab tags!
beautiful
Wonderful tags, all
so pretty and festive!
Carla from Utah
This must have been really fun.
I just absolutely love all of Tim’s products and these tags are absolutely gorgeous!!!
Wow I really love those tags… nice remakes!
Wow, what fabulous tags and such a great idea too! x
Wowee, these tags are absolutely beautiful!
Awesome tags!
Fabulous tags.
Awesome tags!! (I was waiting to see these! :D) TFS They are all awesome!
Great to see the Christmas versions of the monthly tags. You all rocked it. What fun to hang in Tim’s studio. Loved seeing a bit of it on periscope. Thanks for the inspiration
Awesome tags…I love that third one with the butterfly!!
Wow, beautiful tags!
Love the Tim Holtz style.
Absolutely stunning! Love them!
I am so in love with tags this year, and here is more beautiful inspiration.
These mixed media tags are awesome!!!
Amazing!! Love how each of you are inspired by Tim’s tags!!
WOW …..the creativity is awesome!!
Oh my, what talent and even better, you share your talent
The mixed media tags are awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!
Wonderful creations. So glad you had a nice time.
These tags are fantastic! I really love tags and don’t make nearly enough of them… need to pull a couple from my stash and get creating! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks for sharing the inspiration.
they’re amazing esp love the one with the bright colours and the butterfly