Wednesday, January 29, 2014

January Tim Tag - Steampunk Flower

Whew, I can't believe it's the end of January already!  I have been incredibly busy with all the new CHA pre-order listings over at The Funkie Junkie Boutique and I almost missed playing in Tim Holtz's January tag challenge.  Here's my take on Tim's inspiration.  I never like to copy what he does, but rather take various elements for my inspiration and then go my own way.  I hope that's acceptable.  I followed his base process, using Faded Jeans Distress Stain and then stenciled using the new Doily stencil and silver ink.  I used Remnant Rub numbers, same as Tim did and this time I sanded them very gingerly, especially since they didn't really want to stick to the silver ink.  It all worked out just fine.
Instead of making a steampunk watch, I opted for a steampunk flower and leaf spray.  I cut my flower layers using the new Jumbo Tattered Florals for the largest one and also the regular Bigz Tattered Florals.  I adhered Ranger Foil Tape to card stock and then die cut the flowers.  I used the same Texture Fade that Tim used - the Gears texture fade and ran the die cut flowers through it.  Once embossed, I painted them with Pitch Black paint dabber, let it partially dry and then rubbed it off with a paper tower.  Same process for the leaves using the new Bigz Garden Greens die.

I cut my own ticket, rather than using one of the Idea-ology ones, using the ticket die, swabbed it with Brushed Pewter DS and then stenciled the doily stencil using Faded Jeans DI.  I hit it with my heat tool to make sure it was dry, edged it with Walnut Stain DI and then adhered the sentiment.  The key is from Idea-ology and the butterfly is a silver tone one from my shop.  I roughed it up a bit with sandpaper and then painted it with Pitch Black paint dabber and rubbed it off again when it was almost dry.

A little different and loads of fun!  Thanks so much for stopping by.



The products below used to make this tag can be purchased at The Funkie Junkie Boutique, where Ranger/Tim Holtz and most other name brand products are always 20% below MSRP.


18 comments:

  1. A fabulous interpretation Linda. The blue and silver palette is cool (please excuse the pun here :0)) and with the scuffed RRs creates the perfect backdrop for that amazing flower. A great design xx

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  2. Hi Linda, I am loving your tag. The steampunk flower and spray look amazing against the blue. A very original take on Tims tag. Hugs Mo x

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  3. This is such a fabulous take on Tim's ideas. I love the steampunk flower and the cool blue floral background is a perfect contrast. Jenny x

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  4. I love your take on Tim's first tag Linda. I totally agree that it's fun to take elements from him and then do your own thing. I made a birthday card for my Hb as my first entry with his birthdate on. ..such fun. Your steampunk flower is totally awesome. Hugs x

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  5. Your interpretation is great!!! The flower so fantastic! I love your tag :-)

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  6. ah Linda - this is inspired - I so hope you win! Big Hugs rachel xx

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  7. I love your version of Tim's tag. The steampunk flower is a great replacement for the watch face. The doily stencil is a great foil for the steampunk theme!

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  8. I like your version of TH's tag. Beautiful.

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  9. Dare I say, I like your version better?! It's beautiful and I love the steampunk flower and the colors are perfect!!

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  10. Linda- what a great job! I love the blue and silver together. Love using the foil to give a metal appearance.

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  11. This is a brilliant take on Tim's tag, I am in awe of that rose it is fabulous! X

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  12. Wow!! That is stunning.

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  13. You know I love me some steampunk, and this is absolutely steampunkalicious!

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  14. Love it Linda! That lacy background is the perfect foil for the steam punk bloom. Love it.

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  15. This is so pretty! I love your flower! And the background is awesome with that stencil. :)

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  16. Wow - how did I miss this?! Absolutely LOVE your take on the January tag!
    Alison xx

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