Wow! I can't believe September is almost over!  Finally got to the Tim Holtz September tag and it came out pretty good if I do say so myself. Nothing too trying this time like those roses in August (but I sure love the way they finally turned out!). Technique involved is more about layering and adding dimension with different texture effects as well as some fun hardware. 
Once again I did not have all the same materials as pictured and used in Tim Holtz 12 tags of 2012.  That's ok...mine has its own personality....as many do!  
Here is my September tag!

 My tag is not just a September tag....but the phrase I stamped out makes me feel inspired....'To be all that is Possible!'   And because I had a birthday in the beginning of September....argh...gettin' older....but I still feel that we can all still strive  'To be all that is Possible'!

 I had fun adding just a partial part of a stamp phrase to the typewriter...and I really like the inspiring saying!
I also picked out print from a dictionary that had the word 'journey' , which we all know creative Tim and that smiling fun Mario use this word pretty often.  Love it!

I loved putting a compass in the mix, especially sinse I used the work 'journey' in the page text below the typewriter. I especially had fun adding some tattered screen under the number '5' and also used a strip for the tag tie mixed with scraggly yarn piece. 

See the word 'journey'?  Couldn't help but at least underline it!

Out of commission a few months and could not wait to get back to trying Tim Holtz 12 tags of 2012.
Here is my August tag.   I love the Alterations Pine Cone die....it really makes great roses. Takes a little practice to roll and form just right.  I made a point of watching the video on Tim Holtz's blog about this die and it really made a difference! Rolling the twirled paper tight first and then once rolled, and before glueing, just twirl the toothpick backward to loosen up the Rose! Voila!  If you have this great Sizzix die, go to Tim's blog and watch the video....it's very helpful!

Love the way my roses came out!

I didn't have the exact stamps or embossing folder...but what I had came close!

That's all for now....back to work!

May 2012- Tim Holtz 12 tags of 2012!
Just finished this one....little late in the month...but still time to post. I love using the UTEE to make the
little porcelain roses. I actually don't have one of those wonderful melting pots...but if you don't either then do as I did.  Put UTEE in small bowl, moisten your rose a little, dip into the UTEE then blast a little with heat gun, while still gooey hot, dip into UTEE again and use heat tool again. I did this four times and was able to get the effect nicely. Although, I'm sure its much better to have a handy dandy melting pot...but I just improvised with what I had.  Here's the final result.  Not bad if I do say so myself!

So I gave this technique a second try....my first...while ok, just didn't have...this nice look. ;-) happy with this one....love circus stamps, and taking the Creative Chemistry class by Tim Holtz has showed me to 'go ahead' and add other interesting stamps or colors....don't think too much about it....have fun!   So I did....and voila, tag came out much better the second time.  

So in class, we get the secrets of his great techniques....but also learn to 'let go' and have fun....and guess what....that makes everything BETTER!  Thanks Tim! he he

I've been super busy with the Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry class the past week and really love all the techniques I'm learning...as well as all the different properties with inks, distress markers, paper....
Here is an example of a tag I did using re-inkers with an ink blending tool, emboss folder and then stamping with archival black. First try- almost pleased...but will be trying this one again!

"Your So Tweet" card

 This die set with the little baby birds and the matching emboss folder are so cute! Anything to do with birds is just adorable.

OK so I'll admit it....I'm crazy for all things Tim Holtz products...ranger inks, distress stains, distress markers, sizzix dies designed by Tim....the vintagy stamps.....but how to use all these wonderful products....well, that's been a prayer answered too!  You still have a chance to join Tim's class CREATIVE CHEMISTRY!. Starts on March 19 and runs thru April 2! I signed up and can't wait!  For more info, log onto Tim's blog or click here!  http://www.onlinecardclasses.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/timholtz1.png

Ahhh , ya just got to love a challenge! The 12 tags of 2012 is perfect! New tag each month! March is all about the butterflies coming out....new technique...which we love! Tim Holtz never disappoints!  Love following Mario on FB and seeing what Tim & Mario are going next! Here is my tag!

Larger 'test' butterfly I made first.
I love this technique of using embossing powder as 'grout' in between the paper 'tiles' and then add dimensional Inksentials Glossy accents to the tiles and it really looks like actual mozaic! I can think of all kinds of yummy projects to try this new technique on!  Thanks Tim!