I received my Tim Holtz prize for last months tag today. Thank you so much Tim et al. I got the Warehouse District set of stamps, 2 of which I have used on this month's tag; Photographs and Curiosity (on the photo). I also received today the 2 distress stains I had ordered to enable me to do the backing. I had no more excuses so got to work! The photo is of my Aunty Jean (sadly departed) when she got married in the second world war. Part of her wedding dress petticoat was even made from a parachute. I used metal tape on card and a typewriter to make the sentiment strip, even had my husband fooled! I hope everything else speaks for itself but do ask if you need to. Curious that the last tag I made myself was about family too and I made that back in May! Must have sensed this was coming.About Me
- BJ
- Hi, Welcome to my Blog. I'm an eclectic kind of crafter delving into many pots. I am just about managing to keep up my Scrapbooking Diary (usually about 6 months behind), plus any cards as required. I have a new found love of Watercolour and Bible Journaling plus recently Faith/Art Journaling too. I've challenged myself to make an art journal page a day for this my 60th year. Previously I've also dabbled in ATCs, Tags, Altered Books, Mixed Media, Décopatch, Knitting, Crochet, and Embroidery amongst other things. I live in Surrey, UK with my husband, our son has left home now. For exercise I usually play Badminton and go Ballroom and Latin Dancing. I also like walking/Geocaching and sometimes do a bit of Bouncing on my Rebounder (mini trampoline). I have been learning to play the harp for the past 10yrs. I am now officially retired. I am a born again Christian, currently worshiping at my local Vineyard Church.
Saturday, 9 June 2012
TH#6 - June Tag
I received my Tim Holtz prize for last months tag today. Thank you so much Tim et al. I got the Warehouse District set of stamps, 2 of which I have used on this month's tag; Photographs and Curiosity (on the photo). I also received today the 2 distress stains I had ordered to enable me to do the backing. I had no more excuses so got to work! The photo is of my Aunty Jean (sadly departed) when she got married in the second world war. Part of her wedding dress petticoat was even made from a parachute. I used metal tape on card and a typewriter to make the sentiment strip, even had my husband fooled! I hope everything else speaks for itself but do ask if you need to. Curious that the last tag I made myself was about family too and I made that back in May! Must have sensed this was coming.
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BJ, I love your tag, it is gorgeous and I would never have guessed you used metal tape either, very professional. The photo is beautiful and I love the way you have picked up the red in your flower at the bottom, it really is a beautiful tag. Those stamps arrived just in the nick of time! Crafty hugs, Anne x
That is stunning BJ - are you the same person that hated wonky photos? LOL. The use of the metal tape is very effective. That is just beautiful.
Cassidy
...this is a loVely take on Tim's Tag...loVe the story behind the photo & it's a nice tribute to your Autie too...great inky work & loVely embellies...a fabby make...Mel :)
First of all, this is a lovely tag! Such detail and a personal photo make it really engaging. AND secondly, you saw the Queen! Wonderful - your husband did well to capture it!
Thank you too for joining in The Summer of Color - it really is a fun event and I am happy to have you play along, Kristin xo
gorgeous tag :)
Absolutely Beautiful! How ingenious to use a typewriter! I'll have to give that a try with the antique antique typewriter I have in my hallway!
beautiful work! and what a neat story to go along with the photo. love this! and cograts on your win <3
Lucky girl with the stamp prizes from Tim. They were put to good use. Lovely photo, and I like how you made your own metal sentimet band.
Hi BJ Beautiful tag. Hasn't it been great working with such treasured images this month. The typewriter elements are fab! They reminded me of learning to touch type to music ?? years ago! X
Hi , a fabulous card, and I love the idea you had with the metal tape and typewriter, very creative.
Avril
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