Celebrate Life Everyday - July '13 Tag

Here is my version of Tim Holtz' July '13 Tag. 

I used the Mini Old Glory die and cut additional stars to use on my tag.  

I was reminded this month how quickly things can change and that is important to live everyday.

January 2013 Tag

It has been a very crazy month. I almost didn't get my Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2013 for January done, but I just finished it. The best part of this tag was using the archival ink to stamp on the ribbon. This will create opportunities to personalize the ribbon for each project. It's hard to see in the picture, but stop by Cafe Crop to see the finished project.

 

Merry Christmas

 

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and hoping everyone is taking time to spend with family and friends. 

I spent the day playing with new crafts toys and finished my December 2012 Tags. The snowman and snowflakes were cut out with my Sizzix eclips and my Stamp-2-Cut cartridges.

I didn't have the large snowman blueprint stamp, so I chose to use the mini snowflake stamp to make my tag. First, I used the distress stains to create the background. Then I stamped the snowflake with chipped sapphire on the tag. I also stamped 3 snowflakes on watercolor paper and used my eclips to cut them out.  I would never have been able to cut them out by hand and still kept the details. The letters were cut from the mirror paper (you can see my tree lights reflected in the letters).

I also made a smaller snowman tag using the mini snowman blueprint stamp. I cut out the snowman and the cut out another hat to layer on top. The eclips even cut out the tiny stick arms for the snowman.

Help with your new Eclips 
If you were lucky enough to receive an eclips for Christmas and need help getting started, I will be at Cafe Crop on Wednesday to assist you. Bring your eclips and laptop (if possible-to update your controller) and I will be glad to help you.

If you didn't get one but would like one, we currently have some in stock. Come by to get one before they are gone.

October's Spooky Tag

 My October Tag for Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of 2012.

I used the Pumpkin Jack, Mini Silly Jack-o-Lantern face and the Halloween Shadows die. Connie used the pumpkin for one of our recent Make It Take It projects and I thought it would work perfect for my tag. I used blues and greens for the background with a yellow moon. I used the Ranger's Clear Rock Candy Dry Glitter for the pumpkin's face and the words. 

It still needed something so I added the little bats on the moon. 

Perfect!

I added one extra surprise.

I just happened to have some glow in the dark paint in my stash. Every time I turned the lights out in my craft room the bottle would glow. Finally found a cool way to use it. I know I will be making a few more of these.

Connie's Totally Terrific Chunky Tags

Check out this Totally Terrific Tag. 

Learn some of Tim Holtz's techniques to make this tag.

Connie has pulled out all the stops on these. She will teach some of her favorite techniques and designs in this last Totally Terrific Tags class.

This tag has a new fun technique for making the snow on the branches.

What a fun way to use Authentique Paper's Curiosity line - learning.

 Learn how to use specialty stamping paper.

Connie's Totally Terrific Chunky Tags   September 29 1pm-3pm

Call or stop by Cafe to sign-up

Happy July

Happy July 4th 5th 6th!!! 

I am celebrating the 4th of July all week. My plan was to have my Tim Holtz inspired Tag for July done to post on the 4th put didn't quite get it done. I added the flag stamp by cutting the Old Glory Movers and Shapers flag out of foam (I actually used an old mouse pad and glued it to a scrap of acrylic packaging. Then I stamped it with Archival Ink. I also painted Stickles over the fireworks for a little more sparkle.

Tags, Tags and More Tags!!!!

Check out the Tag Classes for June.....

Layered Tags - June19th at 11am and June 20th at 6pm .
    These tags will focus on dry embossing using different techniques such as Perfect Pearl Mists, Paint Dabbers, Distress Ink, and Embossing Powder as well as Distress Stickles. Each tag will include a sticker to put on the back with a reminder of the techniques and products used to create the tag.

Original Technique Tags June 30th at 11am. 
This class will focus on Adirondack Paint Dabbers and a variety of Glossy Accent products. For each technique you learn you will receive instructions to put on the back of the tag to remind you of what you did and how to re-create the same look later.  This is a great way to build up a Technique Reference Library with samples AND instructions.

Original Technique Tags

Looking for some creative inspiration, look no further. The Original Technique Tags class is the 3rd in a series of 6 classes based on the tags Tim Holtz taught at Winter CHA for the Crafters Home stores.This class will focus on the Distress Stains. Directions for the back of each tag will be provided so you will be able to recreate the look later.

New Look, New Information

Not only does the blog have a new look, we are hoping to include more information on upcoming classes and events.

Don't forget that this Friday, May 4th is Crop Night. Six (6) hours of crafting, snacks, dinner, beverages, and socializing with friends.  Bring your friends or come and meet new friends. Sign- up by Thursday, so we can plan for everyone.

Saturday May, 5th is the "Pocketful of Fun" Canvas Cover Mini Album.

Check out these layered tags. Class is May 22 11am-1pm or May 23 6pm-8pm.