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!