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Thursday 14 April 2016

Tim Tag April 2016

Hello Friends!

It is no secret, I love doing Tim tags, usually I don't have some (or all) of the items 
that Tim does and I have to 'adapt and overcome' as my lovely friend Kath calls it!
Well, not so this time!  I have everything - I have not used the bird die before so it was an
ideal time to get him out and use him.  There are a few photos to show you the process, you
can see Tim's original tag HERE.

This is my effort.

I had a slightly different idea for the mosaic, I just managed to get the new Mixed Media #3 
set which includes the brick wall die and also one I think looks like mosaic.  I die cut the bird,
and die cut some Carte Postale paper.  I grouted the die cut bird.
While the grout was drying I prepared the tag and the Distress Woodgrain Cardstock part.
Once the grout was dry, I applied the mosaic elements using the Mosaic Glue.  I really
like the look of the die cut mosaic elements!
I used the Distress Glaze on top of the mosaic pieces and then assembled the tag.  To keep in
with the air mail theme of the Carte Postale papers, I attached a small Idea-ology piece (with the
word AIR on it) to an Idea-ology arrow, using thin wire from my stash.
Here is the completed tag, with some added stitching.


When I was photographing the tag I noticed that part of the mosaic paper has given
the bird an eye!

As always, thanks for looking, I hope to see you again soon!

Hugs, Anne xx

38 comments:

  1. I love your fancy mosiac bird, Annie, all set to take off and fly somewhere exciting! Well done on your detailed Tim Tag and thanks for always taking the time to show us how you work your magic fingers!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo

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  2. Great tag Anne. I noticed the "eye" - what a happy accident.
    Toni xx

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  3. Love it!!! Great idea to use the mixed media die for your pieces. I'm sure you must have been thrilled to see the eye - we often don't truly see our projects until they've been photographed xx

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  4. Wonderful version Anne! Brilliant idea to use the mixed media die for the collage... Works perfectly xx

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  5. Absolutely fabulous take on Tim's tag! Anne One of the best I've seen so far and an absolute winner imho . Superb!
    hugs x

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  6. Great take on this months tag Anne ..... love the look of that new die! xx

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  7. Anne, your tag is darling! That mosaic bird is just too cute! Love your earthy colors on this!

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  8. Your tag is great Anne! I love that you used the die for the mosaic cuts! Very clever. I am waiting for this die and I am not a fan of cutting for the mosaic look. Great tip around that.

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  9. Wow Anne I love this tag to bits.

    The little bird just looks amazing and he really looks like he is going to strut right off the tag. Did I say I love it. lol

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  10. Oh my, Anne, your version of Tim's tag is fantastic! What a genius idea to use that die for the mosaic cuts! It's brilliant! Big hugs to you! Branka xx

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  11. And you've done it again dearie! This is stupendous and a fun interpretation of the tag. I applaud how you have used the die and the fact that the paper pieces ended up creating an eye for your fantabulous bird. Haha! You're a genius! Awesome sauce tag and details! the added stitching sends this tag over the edge. Wowzers! Hugs to you muffin! ~Niki

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  12. Oh my gosh, this is stunning, Anne!! Your take on Tim's tag is perfect!! The bird looks amazing!! I love the added stitching!! I just finished my tag and I'm the exact opposite of you this month - I didn't have any of the products!! I had to improvise everything. I don't even know if I'll post mine...I want to play along every month but this one is a bad one for me, especially after I see this gorgeous creation!! Love it!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  13. Oh Anne, this is absolutely fabulous, in fact I think it is the best take I have seen on Tim's tag this month so far. What luck that that eye appeared from the paper, love your stitching. Mo x

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  14. A great idea for the mosaic, and I love the bird's eye!

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  15. that is a brilliant!!! i love that idea of using the die!! must cut some out for my tag this month!! your bird is awesome (love the bird's eye!!!)

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  16. Fabulous tag and how wonderful the way you ended up with an eye.
    Julie x

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  17. such a wonderful make Anne - love it - brilliant take - love the mosaic stuff and can't wait to try this months tag. Take care lovely lady xx

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  18. This is great, Anne!! Love your little bird, with that beautiful mosaic! And your wonderful artist's eye to get that bird some vision - too cool!! xxx Lynn

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  19. Fabulous Anne!! I love the colours and papers that you used for your tiling, so perfect for a vintage style tag! Love your wood grain background too, fabulous version of Tim's original! hugs :)

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  20. Great take on Tim's tag - better than his in my opinion. Love how you used the die to get your mosaic bits and your perfect placement to give that bird an eye. The word AIR is great too because it adds another bit of colour.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  21. Awesome tag! Love how you made the mosaic bird and with an eye too! The arrow with the little 'air' charm looks cool! xxx

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  22. Great take on Tim's tag Anne x Love the way the bird worked out and how fab that eye turned out.
    Sending you much love and best wishes
    Annie x

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  23. Wonderful job on you tag, Anne! I too have the bird and haven't used it yet. I have some of the new items but will have to improvise for others! Your mosaic bird is beautiful - love the colors of the paper you used! Julia xx. I'm thrilled too!!!!

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  24. Great tag Anne and love the way you've used the die. Have a great weekend, Angela x

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  25. "EYE" see your happy accident!! I really enjoyed your tutorial Anne! Very creative tag - did you say your got your ideas from TH? What I don't need right now is more product!!!! I don't use what I have! Where do you keep everything!
    Sandy xx

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  26. Fantastic tag Anne! Love the mosaic bird! Great take on Tim's challenge!

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  27. This is such a unique take on Tim's challenge!

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  28. I haven't even seen Tim's tag yet (busy? me?) but I adore your Postale bird (do love that die), rustic woodlook panel, and inspired take on how to create your mosaic pieces - clever and gorgeous! Truly marvellous.
    Alison x

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  29. So clever idea to use this die for the mosaic! Love your version Anne! BArbara

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  30. Lovely tag, you did a wonderful job!

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  31. HI Anne,
    I am back! :)
    How have you been? I have missed you and your blog posts.
    Your Bird tag is Gorgeous! Love how you used the mosaics on the body of the bird. I love birds so this one really SINGS to me! :)
    Hugs and hope you visit my blog soon

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  32. Sorry for the delay in visiting. Your bird look really good with his mosaic plumage and I love that woodgrain background. Elaine xx

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  33. The wood graining on the tag looks way too realistic. I wanted to touch it! Love your grouted bird, and how clever of you to create his 'eye'. You always have just the perfect embellies to enhance your project, and the little Air tag was so cute. Love to read all the how-to and then see your finished project. Mr. T should hire you to work for him! TFS &Happy week ahead. Hugs

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  34. Oh, this is fabulous! Absolutely brilliant take on the Tim tag this month! Thanks for sharing, and thank you for your sweet comment on my blog. :D

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  35. Fantastic edition of Tim's tag Anne - wonderful elements and techniques. Oh I bet you smiled all day about the way the eye worked out, aren't we lot easily pleased with the little things in life! Hope all is well with you. Nicola x

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  36. Wonderful take Anne! I LOVE your paper choices on the mosaic...worth to effort to make it for sure! Super beautiful too!

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  37. Oh Anne! I love your mosaic-ed bird!! What a cool tag! Well done!xx

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  38. Great version of Tim's tag this month, Anne! I love the idea of using the MM die to cut your pieces--you think of everything! Love the "air" trinket, and your "wood" background turned out beautifully! sorry I'm late commenting! I could have swore I commented before. Perhaps it is that Internet goblin I've been dealing with! Hugs!

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