Wednesday 8 December 2010

WOYWW - and Tag 1

Just a quick post  before I dash off to work. On my desk today is my unfinished attempt at Tag 1 of Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas. I've already made Tag 3 (see previous Post) for a specific challenge so thought I'd go back to the beginning, not sure I'll get all 12 done by this Christmas but I'm enjoying having a go and practising those fab techniques Tim is sharing. I'm working on an old place mat I found while sorting out some boxes stored in my mums loft - they're perfect for crafting because they're heat resistant and wipe clean and am recycling at the same time!  You can also see a tag that I've created a background on ready to start tag 2, and maybe if you enlarge the pic (should I be encouraging you to see my mess in more detail?) the tissue paper flower I put together but didn't use for the previous tag, still can't get these quite right.
And here's a closer look at the unfinished tag. The ticket is not fixed as I'm going to add some inks/glitter/something and I've still a Holly Wreath to make..but it's coming along...

Well would love to stay here and browse the other desks from Julia's blog where all the action takes place but someone's got to earn the Christmas Present money!! Happy WOYWW...Esther xx

17 comments:

  1. I love the 3d effect of the tag, Esther.

    Kelly#76

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  2. Looking Good Esther! Thanks for the snoop.

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  3. Incredible tag! Happy WOYWW - Sheena #80

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  4. Busy desk Esther - love the tag.

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  5. Fabulous tag and crafty space looks very busy too! Have a Happy WOYWW!
    ((Lyn))#53

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  6. thanks for the crafty snoop esther...what a busy desk...love your timmie tag...hugs kath xxx No 47

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  7. That's a pretty cool tag, sistah.
    Xx,
    Amy

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  8. I think it's great to see how people can make the tags work with the resources they have to hand... fabulous!
    Chrissie #7

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  9. I think yout tags are going great guns Esther! You keep it up if you can! Its good to use what you have about the place too & a good idea about the old place mat! Got some somewere myself, so off to find em while I remember! hope you well & not too cold!
    Lavinia 87
    x

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  10. Gorgeous tag, love the colorful desk!

    Hugs, Marjo #45

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  11. OH LOOK. I'm here before next week for once!! I see you have that fence die. I've never heard of place mats being heat resistant, but I have to admit that is a TON cheaper than the craft mat Tim and Ranger sells! Good for you. As I always say, use what you have and find a way to make it work.. Guess you know I'm number 4 this week.

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  12. The place mat is a great idea, thanks for sharing I would never have thought of that have to see a demo or be told!! Love the tag and great to see how you are also making it your tag.
    Sandra

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  13. Great work Esther, sorry short post, still the eye issues !

    B x

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  14. Hi Esther,
    yes the sheep is freezing, but my desk is toasty warm, no probs re the ATC - hope it hit the spot, amazed that it never occurred to me to use place mats as a work surface that is also heat resistant - thank you - I shall steal that idea and claim it as my own ...see I steal ideas as well as sheep fur (wool)....

    Dx

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  15. Well with all the hulabaloo I actually looked at Tim's tag #1, so I can honestly say that I really like yours. I think you did the snowy effect better than Sir Tim did. Ooops, is that sacrilege? Probably, but I like it!

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  16. I love the dimension in the tag, and the tree has some real substance. The place mats are a great idea - sure we have some somewhere I can "liberate"....

    Bernie #81

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  17. Oh your tag is brill - am loving the sparkly snow! Your desk looks busy but calm to me, and believe me, that's impressive!

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