Saturday, February 20, 2016

12 Tags of 2016-February

Hello friends! I'm here to share with you my second tag of the year for Tim Holtz' 12 Tags of 2016. If you saw my last super grungy Tim Holtz inspired post, you would understand this is a complete shift from my comfort zone--so fluffy, delicate and PINK! But I have to say, I'm starting to feel quite happy making pink, soft things as well. I hope you like my version!


I will direct you to Tim's blog where you can learn from the master the "how" behind this month's Technique Remix--combining Monoprint and Embossed Texture Paste.

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I kept my embellishments simple, because I had a busy background.   How fun it was to make that wee little flower! And to make it extra fun,  the script on my heart is upside down! That tiny print is so hard to see on the perfectly scaled Motif paper before it's revealed with Distress inks--should have inked before cutting! I added just a hint of color to my Photobooth--the flush of love on this young couple's faces, a hint of Tumbled Glass on the young gent's shirt, and a little Shaded Lilac dress! Oh, of course, some Worn Lipstick, because they've kissed it off!




Dies: Tim Holtz Sizzix Flower Garland and Heartfelt  Stencils: Tim Holtz Gothic (Monoprint), Valentine (Texture Paste), and Flourish (bumped with ink and marker)    Ink: Distress in Shaded Lilac, Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberries, Hickory Smoke, Ground Expresso, Tumbled Glass, Vintage Photo;  Archival in Potting Soil   Paint: Distress Picket Fence   Marker: Distress Picket Fence   Embossing Powder: Ranger silver  (High, Ho! Silver, away!)  Paper: Tim Holtz Motif Paper Stash and Ranger Manila card stock           

That's it for today!  I am enjoying re-mixing these techniques; what a fun challenge, Tim!

I would like to enter my tag in the following inspiring challenges:
Stamps and Stencils Splatter, Spritz, and Smoosh I spritzed my inks with water on my stencil, smooshed the stencil onto my card, and in the end, splattered with a little Picket Fence Distress paint.
Card and Scrap Challenge #112 Layers My layers are visual layers only, using inks and markers to layer on color.

Thank you for stopping by today and for all your encouraging comments!  I read and appreciate each and every one!
Hugs and Blessings!
Sara Emily

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38 comments:

  1. SamraFebruary 20, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    I was shocked to see all that pink, but I LOVE IT!!!! Great take on Tim's tag!!!
    Hugs

    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  2. UnknownFebruary 20, 2016 at 12:18 PM

    Hi Sara Emily - wowser its so soft and pretty the colours are lovely, and love often turns your world upside down so the upside down script on the heart is a perfect touch! Cxxxx

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  3. KatelynFebruary 20, 2016 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful Tag Sara! Thanks for joining us at Southern Ridge Trading Company!
    -Katelyn DT member at Southern Ridge Trading Company

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  4. Lisa LynnFebruary 20, 2016 at 1:58 PM

    This is a gorgeous Vintage Tag. Love the sparkles and flowers along with the photo. Thanks for joining us at Imagine That, Lisa Lynn DT.

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  5. KristineFebruary 20, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    WOW, this is so gorgeous, you do pink grunge so beautifully :) Your embellishments are just perfect, everything compliments each other so well. Thanks for "Showing us your Heart" in the new Creative Playground Challenge #1 at Imagine That! DbK this month! Hope to see back in more of our creative challenges! :)
    xKris

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  6. KarenFebruary 20, 2016 at 2:13 PM

    Sara, this is gorgeous! You clearly can rock any style/color/theme you choose to play in. :o) Your take is so beautiful. The script heart is so romantic and the background is a flourish of sweet love. Stunning work, my friend! Have a wonderful weekend. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  7. BlogorattiFebruary 20, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    That looks really well made, and filled with so much vividness. Warm greetings!

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  8. VintagehandmadeFebruary 20, 2016 at 2:43 PM

    I don't like your version, Sara, I ADORE it! It's super cool with all that pink grungy background! Your heart with a flower arrangement is so adorable! Absolutely beautiful, my friend! Lots of love to you! Branka xxx

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  9. LisaFebruary 20, 2016 at 3:03 PM

    Oh wow, Sara, this is amazing!! What a perfect take on Tim's tag!! You are rocking the pink!! The background looks fabulous!! Perfect embellies!! Love, love this!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  10. RuthFebruary 20, 2016 at 6:12 PM

    So, so pretty, just lovely...Ruth x

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  11. experiments in paperFebruary 20, 2016 at 9:14 PM

    Sara Emily, I would say you've adapted to the pink palette quite well!! This is gorgeous!! I am behind in visits....off to see your previous make! xxx Lynn

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  12. Maryann LaursenFebruary 21, 2016 at 4:45 AM

    Such a beautiful tag here and such gorgeous colors too. You´ve done a really great job onm this one here.
    Thanks sooo very much for joining the challenge here at Card and Scrap.

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  13. PamelliaFebruary 21, 2016 at 6:45 AM

    Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!! I just love your feminine take on Tim's tag, all the pinks in the background and on your embellies add such a lovely soft touch! Great choice of stencil, love the flourishes!! I also love the silver embossing, perfect fit for this!! Awesome version of the original my friend!

    Before I forget - Thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our 'Love is in the Air' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

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  14. Patty O'MalleyFebruary 21, 2016 at 9:52 AM

    Wonderful tag!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 21, 2016 at 12:24 PM

    "You give to me... and I give to you... TRUE LOVE... TRUE LOVE" - ya got me singin' now Sara!!! I think your pink tag is just STUNNING but I'm just not sure how to adapt to the idea of you enjoying working with pink... hmmmm. But I love the colors in the background and the florishes plus the gilt silver is perfect... soooo.... I have to admit YOU DO PINK PROUD!!! Sending TRUE LOVE to you!!! j.

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  16. Anita LiseFebruary 21, 2016 at 2:38 PM

    So stylish tag you have created! Thank you for participating in the challenge at Cardandscrap!
    DT Anita Lise

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  17. Pawsitively CreativeFebruary 21, 2016 at 3:47 PM

    Well pigs fly! I almost fell out of my seat when I read about you and Pink! I do love most of her songs though. Lmao! Seriously though, you have done a stupendious design and one that I quite enjoy! Wonderful pops of the silver (still grudge at heart) and that little heart is awesome sauce! That tiny flower looks like it was hard to make! Did you have a little fairy helper? Magnificent design and stenciling! Wowzers! Hugz to you muffin! ~Punkin

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  18. Julia AstonFebruary 21, 2016 at 7:14 PM

    Love the background of your tag Sara Emily a great mix of colors -pretty flowers and great distressed and colored 'photo'! a wonderful version of Tim's! Julia xx

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  19. Jackie PNFebruary 22, 2016 at 7:46 AM

    Totally love your take on Tim's tag! Beautiful with the stencil and colors you chose!
    xoxo

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  20. Kathy/NorthCarolinaFebruary 22, 2016 at 9:57 AM

    Mmmm....pinkalicious! I love the damask swirls background, and the touch of lavender in your pretty die cut heart. You always do such lovely work, Sara Emily! Thanks for sharing with us at the Frilly and Funkie "Love is in the Air" challenge!

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  21. SewPaperPaintFebruary 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    A stunner, Sara Emily! This is so fabulous, the pink wows me! Gorgeous take. I love your details and would have never noticed that the script was upside down. Hugs, Autumn

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  22. Mac MableFebruary 22, 2016 at 2:16 PM

    Such a gorgeous colour combination. Loving the layout and all that texture, a very beautiful tag x

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  23. Anita Houston The Artful MavenFebruary 22, 2016 at 2:32 PM

    GORGEOUS take!!! I LOVE the pink and silver embossing! Just wonderful!!!

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  24. Juliz Design PostFebruary 22, 2016 at 5:08 PM

    Such a pretty tag and I'm loving these shades of pink.
    Hugs, Julie x

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  25. Gracielalife Design - by Graciela February 23, 2016 at 1:56 AM

    lovely work, thanks for play with us at card and scrap. DT Graciela

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  26. RedanneFebruary 23, 2016 at 12:13 PM

    Sara, I LOVE your take on Tim's tag, it is stunning! Hugs, Anne xx

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  27. Suzanne CFebruary 24, 2016 at 6:15 AM

    Beautiful take on Tim's tag. Love the shadow effect of the stenciling with the hint of white behind the pink/red combo. Gorgeous design. Thanks for playing along with the "Love is in the Air" challenge at the Frilly and Funkie Challenge.

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  28. Words and PicturesFebruary 24, 2016 at 7:18 AM

    It's a lovely tag - a fresh bold pink and great take on the February inspiration. Having lots of trouble getting and staying online - but glad to have a few minutes this time...
    Alison x

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  29. UnknownFebruary 24, 2016 at 12:12 PM

    I love your take on Tim's card - especially how you keep your embellishments simple to let that gorgeous background be seen. Love the pink/silver/grey combo.
    Thank you for sharing it at Emerald Creek Dares.
    {julia} Emerald Creek DT

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  30. Zoe HillmanFebruary 24, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    Gorgeous tag Sara! Love your version and the soft pinks and lilacs. Thanks so much for joining us for the "Love is in the Air" challenge over at Frilly & Funkie.

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  31. Marty FFebruary 25, 2016 at 5:20 AM

    Gorgeous tag - love the colors!

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  32. VintagehandmadeFebruary 25, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    I am back to thank you so much for sharing your beautiful tag with us at Stamps and Stencils! Big hugs to you! Branka DT xxx

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  33. SandyFebruary 25, 2016 at 7:07 PM

    I am pink with pleasure - your tag is fantastic!
    sandy xx

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  34. pearshapedcraftingFebruary 28, 2016 at 5:29 PM

    Brilliant take on Tim's tag! I love the shade of pink you used! Chrisx

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  35. rachelFebruary 29, 2016 at 3:14 PM

    This is brilliant Sara - I adore the colours and the romance of your tag - its beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Countryview challenges this month and good luck. Hugs rachel x

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  36. rachelFebruary 29, 2016 at 5:29 PM

    Just popping back to say thanks for joining us at Stamps and stencils this month! Hugs rachel x

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  37. Decosse's Dynamite DoodlesMarch 1, 2016 at 7:59 PM

    Wow, that tag is absolutely gorgeous. Love the vintage feel and all the pretty embellies.

    Thanks so much for entering your creation into our current challenge over at Imagine That! Digis by Kris. Good luck in the draw.

    ☺Lisa D.
    DT Member for Imagine That! Digis by Kris!
    Décosse’s Dynamite Doodles--My Personal Blog!

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  38. SewPaperPaintMarch 3, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    My second time visiting your posts for a second time lately and I have to say - I will do this more regularly! I pick up something new and get inspired all over, beside myself! ha ha ha, just wanted to say thanks so much for sharing this with us at Stamps & Stencils. <3 Autumn

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